Tag: Playmates Toys

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: OOZEY (( 1990 ))s

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: OOZEY i (( 1990 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: OOZEY iii // i ♥ TURTLE SOUP (( 1990 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: OOZEY ii (( 1990 ))

Toy News That’s Good! Say Whaaaa?!!?

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Today, from the floor of Toy Fair, Playmates made a bunch of announcements (one for each toy line). But to hell with the other stuff, you came here for turtles!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – Mutant Turtles THRIVE

Turtle Power is in full force with the dynamic 2010 line of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES toys available exclusively at Toys R Us. After a quarter of a century, kids of all ages still love to play with Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. A brand new live action movie that traces the Turtles back to their origins is in the works and is tentatively slated for October 2011, with Galen Walker (TMNT) and Scott Mednick (300) producing. The product line will reflect the special blend of action and humor which makes this franchise so unique and popular. Playmates will introduce new products and re-introduce original products and packaging to focus on the retro style which first popularized the TMNT in the late 1980’s and early 90’s. ORIGINAL MOVIE STAR FIGURES of all four Turtles will be available, along with the Classic Party Van, Sludge Runners and Ninja Gear Role-Play in Retro Packaging. In addition, fall 2010 will see the launch of the CLASSIC COMIC BOOK FIGURES as seen in the very first comic book from 1984. Cowabunga!

So let me pull out the important bit for you. According to this release, the Classic Comic Book Figures (which have been known to have been a dead project for quite some time) are once again alive and kicking. This is pretty fantastic news, especially with amount of foot dragging our friends at NECA have been showing with their TMNT line. Perhaps 2010 won’t be such a quiet year as we thought. Fingers crossed!

Thanks to ActionFigureInsider.com

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue Party Wagon

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // What's the difference ?!

–>> Hey !! Let’s check out the differences and variations on the classic TMNT Party Wagon & the recent TMNT 25 Reissue !!

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // side by side

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Grill

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Antenna , Radar Blaster

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Top Finn ( Spoiler )

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Original Bombs & Swing-out Tenderizer Seat

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Reissue Bombs & Swing-out Tenderizer Seat

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Ramp decal

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Driver's side door

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Rear Exhaust decal

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Side-view mirrors

The tOkKa junkyard Car Show :: Classic Party Wagon vs. TMNT 25 Reissue // Donnie T. 's masterpiece

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky (( 2009 ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Antic Ant (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky i (( 2009 ))

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–>> Lets open up a can of Wyrms shall we ? !

Ah hell, Stephan himself can get the ball rolling best with this one ::

“One of the coolest things about being a huge collector of anything is that you get to meet people you would never normally meet. At San Diego Comic Con, Steve Lavigne was given the card of a sculptor that used to work with Scott Hensey over at Anaglyph (one of the studios that sculpted the vintage TMNT toy line for Playmates). Steve gave me the card saying that he thought this was someone I should get in touch with. And this is how I met David Arshawsky.

David is one hell of a sculptor, and has sculpted a number of my favorite pieces including Pizzaface, Wingnut, and Ray Fillet!

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I was very enthusiastic about getting to pick his brain, since I actually own a number of his prototypes, like this unreleased version of** Pizzaface!

Anyway, we got to chatting, and sometime in the near future I plan on taking a trip over to his studio to check out some of the pieces he has (which I will of course post about). But one of the cooler things he turned me on to is a little self published book he’s put out. “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years”.

This book is full of concept art of figures, vehicles, and roleplaying gear that was designed and sculpted by David. While there is a ton of stuff in there for toys that you have seen, there is also a ton of art in there for figures that you have NEVER seen, and I don’t believe you’ll ever see it anywhere else! In my humble opinion, this book is a MUST HAVE for any of the serious toy collectors out there. .. .. “

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky ii ..signed by David (( 2009 ))

I don’t think i can thank Steph enough for hooking me onto to this tiny masterpiece.

Hell the unique bookmark that makes up this little indy-marvel is made from the Pizza weapon of that mutant maniac, Pizzaface himself !! !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Pizzaface (( 1989 )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Baxter Stockman Mini Figure (( 199x ))

**David A. really helped shape , define, REFINE and created stepping stones for the TMNT to make toy history.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Pizzahead Burster designs (( 199x ))

He even helped in the development of the next generation of Turtle toys in 2002 with some of the earliest releases of the figures for the 2003 animated show.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Krang's Android Body Mini Figure (( 199x )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Raphael Mini Figure (( 199x ))

I’ve scanned in some select hi-lights from this little gem of a book. Representing just a tinge of the strength, diversity, and downright insane fun running thru’ the mutant DNA of the Arshawsky family !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Killer Bee (( 1989 )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Giant Army Ant Vehicle (( 199x ))

The work that drilled itself into the hearts and souls of of a generation TMNT fans .. and set up the inspiration for generations to come.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Splinter 1/2 Mutant Mini Figure (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: RhinoRacer Vehicle (( 199x ))

Designs and art that would make Ed ” BIG DADDY ” Roth proud.

This is the work of a living legend.. .. and this is only a tiny bit of of the mutant magic packed within’ decades of Turtlemilk’s pure Turtle power art and design !!
“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Early Muckman (( 1989 ))

This work also paralleled and fit with the classy n’ wacky ascetics   Ryan Brown, Dooney , Berger , Lawson , Lavigne , Bissette , Murphy and Mirage brought to thire famous toy brand !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Electro Squirrel { Nutty the Squirrel Sidekick of Rhinoman } (( 199x )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Fire Fighter Buddy (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Bullseye { Groundchuck } (( 199x ))

This is of the incredible and ingenious mind that’s been arguably lacking in some of the designs from some ( not all ) of the past few waning years of the TMNT line. Hopefully Playmates will learn a lesson here and get back in touch with the wonders and talent that David & Turtlemilk and has to offer.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Slime Buddy { Joe Eyeball } (( 1989 ))

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Fugitoid" Collector Figure .. pre-order (( 2009 )) [[ Via ENTERTAINMENT EARTH ]]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Fugitoid" Collector Figure .. pre-order (( 2009 )) [[ Via ENTERTAINMENT EARTH ]]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Fugitoid ” Collector Figure

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* Fugitoid in chrome!
* Limited edition!
* Professor Honeycutt in robotic form!

Celebrate 25 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with this rare Fugitoid action figure! Fugitoid comes in a special chrome finish and is articulated. ”

** Pre – Orders for Fugi’ from E.E. have begun, CLICK HERE **

Other options for purchase will be posted when info is available ..

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