Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: “SHREDDER” LEGO Bootleg Minifigure Set (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set i (( 2014 )) Sheng Yuan SY176 

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–>> What, the Kraang are cloning LEGOs now ??  Examining one of the infamous bootleg TMNT LEGO ( BootLEGO ) products – Sheng Yuan’s version of the Teens legendary enemy; The Shredder. Bootlegs are always of questionable quality; quality-control in general is out the window. This being my first Brick-toy related knockoff; i shall say that S.Y.’s is of "passable" quality. Not the high-standards of a LEGO mini-figure however. Still for a knockoff; at first it might fool the casual collector that this was an actual LEGO Shredder. But with bolder black-outlines on the chest and leg parts, slight face variations on the head, and NO official LEGO brand markings on items like Shredder’s hand claws, the cape is softer than the original release, and the hand claw blades are wider. After a bit – it’s really easy to tell you have a counterfeit.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set ii (( 2014 ))Bootleg toy collecting is a whole other arena and i only have a handful of fake TMNT products. Online LEGO fakes can sell for pretty inexpensive prices. In this case – – a brick-and-mortar store ( or the like) , i did have to pay 10 bucks for the whole mini-set. That’s even more than many official LEGO polybag offerings. But i did know what i was purchasing. It’s interesting in these cases vintage or modern; one pays MORE money for an unlicensed and unofficial FAKE product than they would for the actual Licensed product.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set iii (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set iv  (( 2014 ))With  ALMOST official looking and colourful packaging these brick toys are ALMOST like the real thing. I can understand tho’; outside the BOOTLEG-NERD in Tokka clamoring for more SIMPLY BECAUSE because these are Sooooo fake – a poorer kid or parent purchasing these at a lower price as a substitute toy. For in some instances Official LEGO products might be TOO expensive.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..box i (( 2014 ))

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Some collectors also collect the knockoff equivalent of various exclusives minis offered by LEGO such as Con-exclusives that post their initial offering at a convention ..their prices will SKY-ROCKET come a third-party seller offering them.
That is if the U.S. Customs or an equivalent agency office doesn’t confiscate them first.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..box ii (( 2014 ))

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Bright, colourful and dynamic LEGO graphics almost makes you think this is an actual LEGO box. But that’s the point, the Sheng Yuan logo totally gives it away.

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Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..S.Y. collection brochure i (( 2014 ))

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The randomly packed brochure shows the vast collection of Sheng Yuan’s bootleg-brick empire. Very interesting.

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Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..game card back (( 2014 ))

I presume all the game cards are randomly packed. These are the cards i received with the SHREDDER set. The KRAANG set i received later also came with two different cards.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..game card 9/1 "DONATELLO" (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set / ..game card 7/1 "MICHELANGELO" (( 2014 ))

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Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set v  (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set vi  (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set vii  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set viii  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set x  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))

Wider and numbered blades on the S.Y. offering.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set xi  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))

Slight face variations and bolder lines in the S.Y. mini.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set xii  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))..softer cloth material is used for the knockoff Shredder cape. The official cape is a stiffer material.

Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set ix  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set xiii  / ..with LEGO "SHREDDER" '13 (( 2014 ))Sheng Yuan TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "SHREDDER" Bootleg Minifigure Set xiv  / ..with Sheng Yuan "KRAANG" Bootleg '14 (( 2014 ))H’mmm  ..we’ll save this T.C.R.I. reject on the left for a later post.

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Hey, some related notes ::  EYES OF CHIMERA

Season Three Greets Its New Timeslot Sundays at 11:00a.m. (ET/PT)

..and in case you missed it;

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 tmnt_UK_releaseCatching up to the past few weeks post the home media release of the 2014 Turtles film.. buzz is booming already for 2016 and Dave Green’s ( yeh i got it .. ) TMNT 2  while Paramount’s first release is still all the talk of the town with opinions left ,right ,back ,forth and up and down n’ all around – including the Turtle’s first ever RAZZIE nomination. EEEESH !!  ;[+]

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  • T-MACHINES, hitting stores NOW !! !!

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From Rocky Mountain TMNT Comic-magnate ; RICH ::

 

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“NINJA TURTLES” Movie :: SHREDDER { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } i (( 2014 ))

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–>> Neither movie accurate nor inaccurate;Varner Studio’s 2014 MOVIE shredder represents earlier ILM designs for Saki’s armor. One of the more talked about elements of the new film, thankfully this Shredder would reflect ‘somewhat’ more traditional incarnations of the character – if not an amalgam of many earlier incarnations.

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } ii (( 2014 ))

Like VARNER’s Foot Soldier in the line, the final look of the manufactured figure may not represent the final look of the characters depicted onscreen, however with some effort and modification ( and imagination ) one CAN amazing things with these toys to better reflect the images in the actual film.

Presented here is a Shredder not entirely accurate to the film, but perhaps a blend of those earlier designs Varner Studios worked off off for the villain and a color scheme & wash similar to the effect of the final version of the Samurai inspired armor. Along with some original elements Tokka added to enhance the toy.

 

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } ii (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER i (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER ii (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } iii (( 2014 ))

The studded cape of the figure is not present in the live-action portions of the film. However the illustrated / animated intro during Splinter’s voice-over features Shredder flanked by some armed Foot Soldiers. That image DOES feature a studded cape on Saki. From a certain point of view: the figure in reality emulates the early concept work for Saki, Eric Sacks mentions in the movie “upgrades” to the armor Shredder dons in the live-action. Retconning these facts in the movie, the figure hypothetically could be featuring an earlier version of Shredder’s armor PRE- the upgrades made by Eric Sacks and his crew.

 

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } iv (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } v (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } vi / ..accessories  (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } vii / Studded Cape (( 2014 ))

Tokka’s presentation also gives a nod to a late great movie-inspired toy-line of the late 1990s & early aughts.

Seen any good MOVIE Turtles customs ?? Share ’em in the comments section !!

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } viii / ..Nodachi Long Sword (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } ix / ..Nodachi Long Sword (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } x / ..Nodachi Long Sword (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xi / ..Kusarigama (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xiii / ..Kusarigama (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xiv / ..Kusarigama (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xv /  Movie marquee & poster (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xvi / ..with Basic MOVIE SHREDDER '14 (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xvii / ..with TMNT MOVIE SHREDDER '07 (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xviii / ..with 4KIDS SHREDDER '03 (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xix / ..with NT:The Next Mutation SHREDDER '97 (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xx / ..with Chef Boyardee SUPER SHREDDER '93 (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xxi / ..with Original SHREDDER '88 (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xxii (( 2014 ))"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xxiii (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xxiv (( 2014 ))

"NINJA TURTLES" Movie :: SHREDDER  { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } xxv (( 2014 ))

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Related notes ::

November, 2014
12Secret History of the Foot Clan, Workprint Edition HC; TMNT New Animated Adventures #17; Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 6 TPB
19TMNT Legends: Soul’s Winter by Michael Zulli
26TMNT #40; TMNT/Ghostbusters #2

December, 2014
03TMNT/Ghostbusters #3; TMNT/Ghostbusters #1, 2nd printing
10TMNT New Animated Adventures #18; TMNT Animated, Vol. 5 TPB; TMNT Classics, Vol. 9 TPB; TMNT Annual 2012 Deluxe Limited Edition HC; TMNT/Ghostbusters #2, 2nd printing
17TMNT: Turtles In Time TPB
31TMNT #41

January, 2015
07TMNT Adventures, Vol. 9 TPB; TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 3 #1; TMNT #42
14TMNT New Animated Adventures #19; TMNT New Animated Adventures Vol. 4 TPB
21TMNT/Ghostbusters #4

 

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PARAMOUNT :: “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES” ; ‘SHREDDER’ leaked image designs w/ tOkKa EDITS (( 2014 ))

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; Trailer cap: 'Eric Sachs & SHREDDER suit' , tOkKa EDITS vi (( 2014 ))

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–>> **Delays of the new Turtles film aren’t true, ***despite Arnett’s & ****Fox’s post baby reshoot of a third of it earlier in the week. Liebesman & Bay’s production also had more surprises today with **JACK ASS star Johnny Knoxville cast to voice Leo and MONK’s Tony Shalhoub cast to voice Splinter. ***Who knows what further surprises are in store, only the NOSE knows.

Tokka’s current obsession, however is the role of Fichtner’s SHREDDER. If you AREN’T or haven’t been following any of the production news and are trying to avoid spoilers for the new TMNT film, i can respect that and invite you to stop reading this posting now. There might be some minor / major spoilers ahead depending on how much you know about the movie beyond the trailer or want to know.

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; Trailer cap: 'Eric Sachs & SHREDDER suit'  (( 2014 ))

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For fun , i broke down the costume design just a bit and highlighted some of the features of your freakishly favourite fave main-villain **while trying to mentally process potentially other massive spoilers from a very unreliable source ( i wouldn’t check this link unless you REALLY want to cringe ).

2K3 Shredder // Oroku Saki  [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]

“The Shredder in this film is based on his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) incarnation, where he is an alien being inside a human android suit. His spiked armour and his helmet (with a alien face painted on it) point to his alien heritage.” — ** IMDB

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Mortu { "Secret Origins" Part 1  } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]It’s interesting as the mostly peaceful and semi-pacifict Utroms of ol’ TMNT canon in more recent media have become overall a violent species and in some cases outright evil for example as the warring Utroms and Krang of the current IDW comic books.

 

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs (( 2014 ))

If you followed 4kids’s spectacular version of TURTLES cartoon show – – the twists and turns in the first couple of seasons had fans on the edge of their seats. About 10 years ago now ( YOWZA !! ) – the concept, as you may recall of Shredder himself being of alien; i.e. of UTROM origin and tying Saki’s history to his bitter enemies the Utroms was a brand new concept at the time. Viewers and fans of the comics were trying to wrap their heads around it all.

Weeks back when the leaked Paramount TMNT production images of the Turtles mock-up designs and these photographs of an actor in Shredder’s suit spread thru’ the interwebs like a nasty virus, — the main focus has been on Teens’ designs.. but the some of the most striking designs arguably may be on Shredder’s suit design itself ( i’m presuming post the release of the first trailer it’s “OK” to post these without retribution of any kind from Paramount,hopefully ).

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs, tOkKa EDITS i (( 2014 ))

Aside from speculation early on – indications of another UTROM/Alien version of Shredder ( an alien in an android Battle Exo-suit ) are somewhat clearly made on the Shredder costume’s abdomen.

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs, tOkKa EDITS ii - ABDOMEN (( 2014 ))

Hmm.. recalling personally those early 2k3 TMNT season 2 revelation and the heated discussions of fans of the show – – 4kids kept eluding to and building up to the big reveal of the TRUTH of Oroku Saki and the Shredder during Season 1. Some applauded the move, some were stunned & shocked. Some hated it passionately and still do.

Oroku Saki , Suits and Empty Chest Cavity [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]

So yes, with Fichtner’s version of the iconic character; we’re getting a live-action version of some sort or another of this.

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs, tOkKa EDITS iii  (( 2014 ))

Ch’rell, the UTROM Shredder, proved to be one of the most cut-throat and vicious villains in all of TMNT-lore.

Ch'rell in prisoner helmet { "Secret Origins" Part 1  } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]The 2003 show did so much to connect the Utroms to Shredder’s history, some even stated the obvious connotation :: “It’s as if they combined Shredder and Krang from the original series into one character.”

 

Shredder DAMAGED - Ch'rell, Utrom Shredder revealed :: Season 2  { "Secret Origins" Part 2  } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]Ch’rell had a downright nasty sovereign-complex, forever plotting, egotistical and megalomaniacle to the very end. Definitely one of the most memorable incarnations of the Shredder ever. Also one of my personal favorites.

TURTLES FOREVER  {TMNT 25 Movie }    ::  Krang in Bio Suit ( Android Body ) [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]

IDW’s popular revision of the famous KRANG from the original show echo certain elements of Ch’rell in many regards. The current darker Utrom version of Krang in the comics is very much the definition of a conqueror than ever before. A far cry from the more humorous, whiny, bossy and bubbling Krang so many loved from the classic Turtle show.

Some are stating that this movie’s Shredder isn’t Ch’rell but KRANG himself as the REAL Utrom BIG BAD. This also reflects leaked and supposed dreaded and controversial first drafts of the film plopped online more than a year ago.

The IMDB does seem a little mixed as stating that Krang was the Utrom-Shredder in the 2003 show which he wasn’t. So take all of with a little grain of salt.

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs, tOkKa EDITS iv (( 2014 ))

What we may be getting in another alien version of Shredder might not only be startling, but it will the very first time we’ve ever seen the Utroms represented in film officially.

Shredder may not only be scary in this movie..

.. he may be downright HORRIFIC.

PARAMOUNT :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" ; 'SHREDDER' leaked image designs, tOkKa EDITS v - Exaggerated eyes (( 2014 ))

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Release Date: August 8, 2014
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Screenwriter: Josh Appelbaum, Andrew Nemec, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, John Fusco
Starring: Megan Fox, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Noel Fisher, Will Arnett, Danny Woodburn, William Fichtner
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: Not Available

Official Websites: www.turtlestrailer.com/, www.facebook.com/TMNT, twitter.com/TMNTmovie

Plot Summary:
The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett) to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.

©2014 PARAMOUNT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA porcelain miniature prototypes (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes i (( 2009 ))

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–>> French prototypes from **PRIME, a gift from this past holiday season from a friend. Possibly due to the nature of the items being prototypes, some damage had occurred. Or perhaps with this kind of small item breakage may be common. Not sure.

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The trinkets arrived with all the figures intact with exception to Shredder, Standing Raph, and the Sword wielding stanced Leo. Repairs and restorations were made to the broken trinkets with paint applications and glazes reapplied to the best of my abilities.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes vii / scale (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes viii / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes x / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes ix / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xi / MICHELANGELO - A (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xiii / DONATELLO - A (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xv / RAPHAEL- A (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xvi / LEONARDO - B (( 2009 ))

From what i can tell, the prototypes appear to be almost exactly the same miniatures appearing in French stores,online, in bakeries or what have you. The words “PROTO No 1” or “PROTO MOD1”, however appear on the bottom of the figures’ bases except for the standing Raph one which is blank.

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These types of minis can be bought separately for collecting , but the traditional usage of these trinkets are as fèves or “BEANS” for King Cakes in celebration of the Epiphany during the Christmas time from countries like Belgium, France, and Mexico and elsewhere leading up to Mardi Gras & Carnival. At least in countries where it is legal to put non-edible items in food.
PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxi / DONATELLO - B  (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxii / DONATELLO - B (( 2009 ))

The Epiphany ( January 6th ) is looked upon as Christ becoming human on Earth and / or the visitation of the Magi or Three Wise Men to the Christ Child. Growing up Catholic, if i recall correctly this was a feast day and “Holy Day of Obligation” and usually one is required to attend church services, acknowledge the holiday and worship.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxv / SPLINTER (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxvi / SPLINTER (( 2009 ))

The ” 12 days of Christmas ” come from the leading days to Epiphany – starting on Christmas Eve and ending on the Epiphany holiday.

***Pulled from a wiki due to my exhaustion ::

.. “Tradition holds that the cake is “to draw the kings” to the Epiphany. A figurine, la fève, which can represent anything from a car to a cartoon character, is hidden in the cake and the person who finds the trinket in their slice becomes king for the day and will have to offer the next cake.

 

Originally, la fève was literally a broad bean (fève), but it was replaced in 1870 by a variety of figurines out of porcelain or—more recently—plastic. These figurines have become popular collectibles and can often be bought separately.

 

Individual bakeries may offer a specialized line of fèves depicting diverse themes from great works of art to classic movie stars and popular cartoon characters.

The cakes are usually sold in special bags, some of which can be used to heat the cake in a microwave without ruining the crispness of the cake. A paper crown is included with the cake to crown the “king” who finds the fève in their piece of cake. To ensure a random distribution of the cake shares, it is traditional for the youngest person to place themselves under the table and name the recipient of the share which is indicated by the person in charge of the service.” .. ..

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxvii / SHREDDER (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxviii / SHREDDER (( 2009 ))

Growing up an ignorant North American, Catholic white-boy, Tokka doesn’t recall Epiphany being as ‘major’ a holiday as Christmas itself ..at least in my family. However we usually were required to go to church on the holy day. I certainly don’t recall “King Cakes” or little bean-beings being pulled from them in celebrations on January 6th.

MiniStPRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxix / SHREDDER (( 2009 )) However this tradition has been a major device in holiday celebrations overseas and in South America for a VERY long time.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxx / SHREDDER ..with PLAYMATES '03 SHREDDER (( 2009 )) I am sure some areas in North America may also partake in the breaking of “KING CAKE” to guide the Magi to the Baby Jesus and a special porcelain treasure being found by “THE KING or QUEEN for the DAY” in their special cake.

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