LEE’S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / “TOY FAIR 2004” , ‘TMNT – 2k3 Peek’ (( March 2004 ))

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek'  (( March 2004 ))

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–>> A handful of unproduced prototypes, or at least drastically altered figures to the extent of their final manufactured form appear on this spread. A rare look at a few of them.

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek'  (( March 2004 ))

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LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "QUARRY" early prototype (( March 2004 ))

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–>> The paint on Quarry’s prototype is pretty cool, this is similar to an effect of what was finally produced OVER a year later than when it was originally to be released. I recall a “spitting” action feature announced for this toy. That was not realized on the final figure. I’m not sure if i recall an actual prototype showing that feature. This photo doesn’t seem to show it at all. The proto’s visual is much better ascetically than the final figure.

 

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "FOOT MYSTICS" unproduced prototypes  (( March 2004 ))

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 Obviously the same sculpt, only the FOOT FIRE MYSTIC was made for whatever reason.

The more ambitious customizer could hypothetically obtain 3 more Fire Mystic toys and repaint them accordingly. These guys eventually would “manifest” in the MIRAGE comic books.

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "SPACE HOPPIN' RAPHAEL" early prototype  (( March 2004 ))

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This EARLY prototype of the ‘Space Hoppin’ Raph’ toy is a more accurate to what appeared in the TMNT 2k3 T.V. show than what was actually manufactured and put into stores. These were the Teens’ stolen TRICERATON space suits in the show, you can see the suit’s “tail” in the back of the toy. The actual manufactured Space Hoppers

 

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - Unproduced Mouser 6-pack  (( March 2004 ))

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 No single carded 6-pack of April’s little robot “friends” was produced for this line. However multiple Mousers would come packed in one of the S.W.A.T. multi-figure/vehicle packs in the mid-aughts.

The Nick TMNT line does have a Multi-pack of Mousers.

 

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NY TOYFAIR ’15 COVERAGE continues, oi !!  ::

COWABUNGA CORNER :: TMNT-Colorforms-travel90COLORFORMS RETURN WITH TMNT ,interview !! 

More from Pixel-DAN & Playmates  !! ::

Teenage Mutant Half Shell Heroes Figures and Vehicles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-Machines Cars and Playsets

TOY ARK ::

Finally, special thank you to new ally of GGM, the WHITEFOOTSOLDIER ::

LoyalSUBJECTSxTMNTw2 peek

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LEE’S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 32 / “TOY FAIR 2003 DECLASSIFIED”, TMNT – 2k3 Waves 2 peek (( xx, 2003 ))

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 32 / "TOY FAIR 2003 DECLASSIFIED", TMNT - 2k3 Waves 2-4 peek; April, Casey, Hun  (( xx, 2003 ))

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 32 / "TOY FAIR 2003 DECLASSIFIED", TMNT - 2k3 Waves 2-4 peek  (( xx, 2003 ))

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–>> Listings for SIMPSONS and PRO ZONE MLB are included on the page. Apparently i did not save those pages with the photos from those lines. I guess Tokka was more obviously focused on preserving TMNT imagery when i culled the rest of the magazine, for whatever reason i did that. Musta been having some manic fit again.
LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 32 / "TOY FAIR 2003 DECLASSIFIED", TMNT - 2k3 Waves 2-4 peek; 'EXTREME SPORTS TURTLES' designs by Michael Dooney  (( xx, 2003 )).. Mike Dooney’s designs !!

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: THRASHIN' MIKE  ..card back (( 2003 ))

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 32 / "TOY FAIR 2003 DECLASSIFIED", TMNT - 2k3 Waves 2 peek; ROLEPLAY, vehicles, Lair Playset (( xx, 2003 ))

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 Alright .. the past is the past, and the PAST was’a blast ( for’sum o’ us anyways ) – -but let’s cut straight to the race, with PIXEL DAN’S famous NY T.F. Paper chase.

Let’s go head on in, kids !! Gracias, Dan !!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playsets at Toy Fair 2015 – Secret Sewer Lair 2.0 & 24″ Leonardo Lair

Playmates Toys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures Walkthrough at Toy Fair 2015

Playmates Toys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vehicles at Toy Fair 2015 – Pizza Thrower and More!

More from round’ the Toy Fair Web ::

 

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Tomart’s Action Figure Digest #xx :: pg.20, 21 SDCC ’03 TMNT 2k3, Wave 2 peek (( xx 2003 ))

Tomart's Action Figure Digest #xx :: pg.20, 21 SDCC '03 TMNT 2k3, Wave 2 peek (( xx 2003 ))

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** UPDATE **

I was alerted that the “Environmental Playsets” were part of a series of TOMB RAIDER, LAURA CROFT toys by Playmates – – so apparently they did see some kind of release.

–>> SDCC ’03 would be my first of the California Cons and Playmates had a nice medium-sized presence to help celebrate of the then, still very new 4kids TMNT T.V. show. Michael Dooney himself was on hand much of the time at Playmates’ booth to sign autographs and sketch. Toy giveaways were were done sporadically and this was my first “official” exposure to the TMNT at a convention post previous independent TURTLE MEDIA convention appearances. Most of my personal photos from this Con & particular were accidentally deleted. However this two page spread highlights the most interesting releases of the second wave of the TMNT-2k3 toy line that were on display. Of note are two deluxe boxed sets that were never sent into production. They were incredibly impressive in person. But they were not to see the manufactured time of day and have gone into the PLAYMATES archives for good. The figures however are merely “battle damaged” repaints.

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“Battle Damaged” repaints of the basic Foot Soldier & Donatello on a cool, dirty NYC building rooftop base. Tomart's Action Figure Digest #xx :: pg.21 SDCC '03 TMNT 2k3, Wave 2 peek / .. unproduced DLX 'Raphael v. Casey Jones' boxed set (( xx 2003 ))

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Repaints of the standard Casey & Raph from waves 1 & 2 of the TMNT – 2k3 line. Casey’s bike and the killer “alley way” base were entirely new.

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TF-15-peeksHere’s the first aggregation for NYC TOYFAIR 2015 ::

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McDonald’s Happy Meal :: “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts” box (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display i (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" (( 2015 ))  box i (( 2012 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts"  box ii  (( 2015 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display ii (( 2015 ))

Famous Pixel Dan’s review !!

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display iii (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display iv (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display v (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display vi (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display vii (( 2015 ))

BONUS; 2014’s FURBY BOOM!/ Nick Turtles Happy Meal box ::

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Skate Park & FURBY BOOM!" box i (( 2014 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Skate Park & FURBY BOOM!" box ii (( 2014 ))

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tOkKustom :: 'Raph's SNOWBOARD' ornament i (( 2013 ))

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Related notes::

Toy Fair ’15 is here !! High-end collectables are already in the mix and news. If it fits your muse & budget .. there are some beautiful and cool offerings to cram into your swanky, sewer-hipster abode.

North America’s NYC TOY FAIR slams this weekend, we’ll round-up the most imperative of the TMNT related bits n’ bites of the exciting Turtle tid-bits that are destined to decimate your TURTLE TEEN TOY BUDGET in the next few days. Gee after 31 years have durn near put this ol’ Snapper in the Poor Sewer.    Er.. yeah.

But hey, we’ll also we’ll have some “Ghosts” of TMNT Toy Fair’s past !! So watch this space, Tokksters n’ Shellheads !!

 

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL’S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL i (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL ii / .. Playmates catalog listing '92  (( 1992 ))  [[ Courtesy of Vaughn Michael ]]

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Now you no longer have to imagine how it feels to hold the Official Football of the Turtle Football League, because it’s available now! It’s Raph’s one and only Sewer Sports Football. It’s perfect for backyard quarterbacks and sewer scrimmages. Now you can amaze spectators as you go out for a bomb. Raph’s an easy catch and a guaranteed Turtle touchdown. Don’t break the huddle without it!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL / ..original label & wrapping A (( 1992 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hot Collector Network ]]TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL / ..original label & wrapping C (( 1992 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hot Collector Network ]]TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL / ..original label & wrapping G (( 1992 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hot Collector Network ]]

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL iii (( 1992 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL iv (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL v (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL vi (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL vii (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL viii / ..original sculpt by Varner Studios (( 1992 ))

..original sculpt by VARNER STUDIOS .

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL ix / ..original sculpt by Varner Studios (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL x / ..with SEWER SPORTS BALL 'RAPHEL'  (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL xi / ..with Creepy gridiron goofball  (( 1992 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPHAEL'S SEWER SPORTS FOOTBALL xii / ..vs. T.D. TOSSIN' LEO  (( 1992 ))

BUCK n' a QUARTERBACK iBUCK n' a QUARTERBACK ii

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Related notes ::

 

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