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** The Spindly Return of SPYDER BYTEZ; well kinda **

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–>> ‘The Daily Show’s Lewis Black guest starred in Saturday’s third episode of  Nick’s new TMNT Toon :  “Turtle Temper“.

Black played the portly & cantankerous Vic just can’t get a  buyer for his exclusive cell phone camera coverage of the Teens fighting Kraang Droids. But the Kraang have more than enough hankering to provide Vic with a healthy dose of Mutagen ooze; by way of Raphal and his “Frog” brothers. Next thing ya know, Vic’s a real spider,Man !! Can’t wait for a Kraang alien  to put the video of that incident up on YouTube.

TMNT: Back to the Sewer - DEMON APRIL i [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]

Spyder Bytez harkens back to just a matter of years ago actually to the tail end and Pre- TURTLES FOREVER final season of the TMNT 2003 era; “BACK TO THE SEWER”.

Cyber Shredder was on the loose, Splinter was missing in the cyber-verse  ( if you recall  ),  mad digital-mutants, Baxter’s goopy dinosaurians, and good ol’ fashioned demons were all the rage for the Teen’s blow-out season  !!

In TMNT:BTTS episode 147 – “The Engagement Ring”..::

“Casey and Raphael head to Chinatown to find an engagement ring for April. They are given a ring that turns April into a monster. After successfully turning April back to normal, the man gives her the real engagement ring and she and Casey are engaged.”

The terrifyingly possessed April ( serious.. she was creepy n’ freeky in this ep ) summons some twisted creatures from the evil ‘RING OF YIN’ to go after & Raph and Casey with her mistakenly new found powers.

TMNT: Back to the Sewer - Spider Bytez ( ?! ) GREEN [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]

The creatures the Ring had manifested were two massive flying ‘Spider’ -like demons called the SPYDER BYTEZ, apparently post production. Tho’ they are never mentioned by name in the episode.

TMNT: Back to the Sewer - Spider Bytez ( ?! ) Red [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]

Hence the origin’ ( at least of the name ) of the Turtle’s bouncy arachno-enemy & Mutant Menace in the new show !!

Tho’ i guess calling Black’s character a “Return” – technically is only kinda,sorta, not-really, partly true sorta.,kinda. Uh – –

Also on a nerdy note: the flying Spiders in the BTTS ep were two demonic manifestations or so from an evil ring unlike Vic’s toxic mutant transformation.

 

TMNT: Back to the Sewer - Metal Klawz ( a.k.a. ' METALLICLAW' ) [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]

April also managed to call upon a giant Mole Mutant thing initially dubbed by one of the coolest bad-guy names i’ve ever heard :Metalliclaw. His name was changed to the less than catchy and i suppose the less COPYRIGHT – infringing name ; Metal Klawz.

Yeh i guess you wouldn’t want to get a certain iconic Metal Band’s lawyers thrashing all over you.  But hey the guy is cool & he really digs, and really digs the sewers, and really digs the  Ring of Yin and ringin’ Raph’s neck !!

TMNT - 'SUB SEWER' backer // Playmates (( 2008 ))

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Toy versions of the Ring’s creatures were supposed to be offered as part of the somewhat season accurate TMNT SUB SEWER figure line in 2008.

Unfortunately .. and i mean VERY unfortunately, only the Turtles in their Monster-Catching guises were released from this line. By the time SUB-SEWER hit stores, The Turtles toys as a whole were already struggling to make sales quotas. This line itself, even the Turtles were a little tricky to get hold of as older “TMNT” branded merch was still hanging on pegs in many stores. Stores were also dropping the toy line so it really was a tricky time to get Turtle figures in brick n’ mortar retailers.

I recall only getting like one or two Sub-Sewer Turtles early on.Way late in the game, like as of LATE 2009 & early 2010 did i get the rest of the Teens.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 'SLUDGE RUNNERS' :: LEONARDO ..A (( 2010 ))

SUB-SEWER Leo was offered extremely late in the 2009 TMNT 24th anniversary year as part of the TOYS R’ Us  exclusive ‘SLUDGE RUNNERS’ vehicle combo-pack. The other Turtles were supposed to come out in deluxe combo-packs too – but only Leo was released.

But alas the Spider Bytez & Metalliclaw toys were dropped from the SUB-SEWER wave altogether , apparently victim to the sagging sales of the “TMNT” toy line in that 2008 – Early 2010 time-frame. Bad decision if you ask me.

Metalliclaw peek [[ Courtesy of Steve Murphy & Luke @ Playmates ]]And unless you are some weirdo who hates really  – REALLY COOL looking toys, you can’t tell me that’s kind of not a tragedy taking a look at that freekin’ cool prototype of Klawz !! !!

So we never got the Spyder & we never got the Naked Mole and that kinda BYTEZ !!

Yeh yeh.. ya see what Tokka did there !!

~ t

** Metalhead, Dogpound, Fishface on card/due soon ; ‘HERO Turtles’ ..Return of the U.K. sensors **

NEW TMNT VILLAINS & METALHEAD RETURNS !! • •

–>> Some grubby ebay diggings show some grubby ebay listings for Metalhead, Fishface, and Dogpound in package, with slight paint variations than the prototypes shown earlier this year.

So let the manic ebay bidding begin, or the more sensible penny-pinching ..cuz if you wait just a week to 3 .. these guys will start showing up on pegs in brick and mortar or in more abundance online at more sensible prices. The choice, of coarse is yours.

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“COWABUNGA, Ol’ CHAP !! “

Waddingtons "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" { TMNT } Card Game i (( 1990 ))

Almost everyone knows by now the edits made by U.K. censors in the early 1990s to TMNT animation,movies, and related product lines. “HERO” Turtles was wildly successful none-the-less in spite of edits eliminating most of Michelangelo’s nunchuku skills and scenes & the word ‘ninja’ itself nearly altogether. This did create a bunch of uniquely labeled U.K. TMHT memorabilia – but still the edits went down in Turtle history as something infamous.

Across the Seas, GGM’s pal “HERO” chimes in with this with his recent viewing of the new NICK TMNT show in England ::

“Nick UK have edited out Mikey’s Kasurigama from the new show here. Crazy stuff.”

..interesting little bit, i guess what goes around comes around and in this case the censors return to the TMNT with a little vengeance.

Heh, just like old times !!

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT (( 1990 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT xviii / ..with LEONARDO, WITH STORAGE SHELL (( 1990 ))

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–>> A properly packaged Panda Khan is presented here ..

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN ..signed by P.K. co-creator Dave Garcia i (( 1990 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT i (( 1990 ))

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and here we have a P.K. “SCRAMBLED VARIANT”. Not a “REAL” variant, but an unusual case of scrambled parts in a MOC package.

Li Yang’s broken appendages appear all over the insides of this plastic bubble either courtesy of Krang’s pan-dimensional brain scrambler device or one of Lord Shibo’s evil body-part mash-up spells.

This was received courtesy of P.K.’s courtesy of Li’s co-creator; Monica Sharp.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT iii (( 1990 ))

And it would appear the real culprit of this “variant” is poor assemblage. After Li left the factory – stress and settling during shipping just sent him all to pieces.

This really breaks Tokka’s heart so i’ve set to repair him.

Plus it gives us a brief glimpse at the inner workings of the construct of a vintage TMNT figure.

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN ..card backer i (( 1990 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN ..card backer ii (( 1990 ))

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PORTRAIT OF PANDA KHAN
The Samurai Bashin’ Bear!

VITAL PANTISTICS:

Accessories: Dragon’s Claws Sword, Battle Axe, Fusion Blaster, Gou Hook
Birthplace: A small out of the way dimension
Height: 8′
Weight: 350 lbs. (that includes all his fur)
Pet Peeve: People who say, “Who gave you the black eyes?”
Favortie Battle Hold: Bear hug

Descended from giant mutant Earth pandas, a thousand years in the future, Panda Khan is the Samurai ruler of a genetically improved tribe of battlin’ bears. Leaving his alien world in search of great adventure, Khan boarded a Tong pirate ship and using the ancient art of Ting Zing Pao, time-traveled to Earth, 1990. Landing in the sewers, Panda Khan linked up with the Turtles for an unbearably good time.

Living by the code of the Khan, Panda Khan “Khantinues” to help the Turtles combat crime and cruelty wherever he finds it. Outfitted with his protective chain mail and samurai armor, Panda Khan’s hard for the Foot Clan to bear.

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT vi (( 1990 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT v (( 1990 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT ix (( 1990 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT xi (( 1990 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: PANDA KHAN / SCRAMBLED VARIANT xiv (( 1990 ))

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Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER iii (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER i (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER ..box i (( 2012 ))

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“Able to deliver battle phrases with awesome sound effects, the Power Sound FX Figures come to life like never before.

Each of the figures stands 5.5″ tall and features proprietary wire coil activation in the arms and legs that triggers heroic battle phrases.

Simply pull back and hold the activation limb to hear reverberated phrases such as “Enough”. and “You’re Mine”. The longer you hold, the longer they’ll go. “

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER ..box iii (( 2012 ))

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Bringing the HI-YA to the battlefield, Power Sound FX figures are ready to make some noise!

Pull their limbs back for explosive attacks and battle sounds that come to life !

The longer you hold, the longer they’ll go.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER ..box ii (( 2012 ))

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Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER ..instructions (( 2012 ))

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Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER iv (( 2012 ))

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Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xi / .. with SWORD OF TENGU (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xiv / .. with Basic Nick SHREDDER (( 2012 ))

..with Basic Nick SHREDDER.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xvi / .. with Basic Nick SHREDDER (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xviii / .. with '88 SHREDDER, SUPER MUTANT SHREDDER '94, SHREDDER '03, SHREDDER '07 & Basic Nick SHREDDER (( 2012 ))

..with SHREDDER ’88, SUPER MUTANT SHREDDER ’94, SHREDDER 2003, SHREDDER, ’07, & Basic Nick SHREDDER.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xix / ..with Basic Nick TMNT (( 2012 ))

..with Basic Nick TMNT.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xx / .. vs. Basic Nick TMNT (( 2012 ))

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xxi / .. with Basic Nick FOOT SOLDIERS (( 2012 ))

..with Basic NICK Foot Soldiers.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xxii / .. with FOOT NINJA '07 (( 2012 ))

..with FOOT NINJA ’07.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xxiii / ..with GENERAL AGUILA '07 (( 2012 ))

..with General Aguila.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xxiv / ..with NIGHTWATCHER '07 (( 2012 ))

..with NIGHTWATCHER.

Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Power SOUND FX SHREDDER xxv / .. vs. NIGHTWATCHER '07 (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 i (( 1992 ))

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–>> For 20 years, Tokka has been waiting for this figure .. all my friends had him but me.

So here the Golden Leo is, on Tokka’s birthday .. celebrating the trophy’s 20th !! !!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE .. box i (( 1992 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 ii (( 1992 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE .. box ii (( 1992 ))

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Metallized. Magnificent. All golden and proud of his five years of sewer success.

He’s 5th Anniversary Leo — and he’s ready to be displayed.

He’s obviously for serious Turtle collectors only. And if you’re a true Turtlephile, you’ll be delighted to know that this unique , limited edition Green Teen is individually numbered — making this the ultimate collector Turtle.

As you see, Leo comes handsomely showcased in this display box. But we didn’t stop there. He’s collectable right down to his metallized 5th Anniversary manhole cover base. Two stunning silvery katana blades add the final touch to this exceptional collector’s item.

Happy anniversary, guys.

You deserve this.

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 iii (( 1992 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 xiv / .. with Original '88 LEONARDO (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 xvi / .. with Original '88 LEONARDO & 2012 Nick Leonardo (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 xvii / .. with Original '88 DONATELLO (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 xix / .. with Original '88 DONATELLO (( 1992 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE, #56,146 xviii / .. with Original '88 DONATELLO (( 1992 ))

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While the trophy is Leonardo it’s rather obvious the non-articulated statue is based off the sculpt of the original Donatello figure from 1988.

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 5th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR TURTLE .. box iii / LEO isolated (( 1992 ))

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