tOkKa’s NERVOUS PLASTIC BREAK-DOWN;Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]]

Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS i (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]]

tOkKa’s NERVOUS PLASTIC BREAK-DOWN

Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS ii (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]]

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–>> Tokka here. Haven’t done one of these pseudo-review things in a billion years. But since this is my first ON-SITE post ( social media not included – pretty active there ) in over a year – i may be a little rusty. But let’s dive right into the fryer with “MEATSWEATS” – RISE OF THE TMNT’S breakout villain voiced by none other than the incredible John Lydon aka “JOHNNY ROTTEN” of the legendarily infamous Sex Pistols !! !!

Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS iii (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]] — Meat Sweats with “Mutated Hand” variant ..

During this massive hiatus, RISE of the TMNT has taken Nick’s kid’s television, streaming and online blocks by storm. A little divisive, hilarious and sometimes older fans get a chance to warm up to a whole new universe of insane, magical Turtle Teen adventures with a whole new generation of villains with a touch classic 1990s TMNT flavour !!

Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS iv (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]] — Bring on the bacon !!

Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS ..card backer i (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]]

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This is the standard card for all U.S. Rise- , basic secondary character 2018, 2019 releases.

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Nickelodeon RISE of The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MEAT SWEATS ..card insert (( 2018 )) [[ Standard U.S. release ]]

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Meat Sweats is a one-PIG Foodie “POUND PATROL” For Baron Draxum and a premier Mutant for the new Rise of the TMNT toy line !!

On the show, Johnny Rotten voices a real Power House of a villain, done in the spirit of the classic “TMNT 80s Toy Line Wackiness” – has quickly become a fan favourite !! It’s also noted that the Veteran TMNT design team at Varner Studios took an instant liking to the Big Guy’s pudgy-power look as well !!

.. imperfect, but here is Tokka’s first toy – video turn around of this big ham .

In autumn and winter of 2018; two versions of the Meat Sweats split between the U.S. and Canada /Euro ‘Spin Masters’ releases of the toy included either a “Mutated Hand” or “Tentacle” accessory to interchange with his right Metal fist bracer !!

RISE-MEATSWEATS_6 — ..Meatsweats absorbs his enemies’ powers with his awful hands. When he removes his protective bracers, the danger he poses is amplified to 2000 !!

He also includes his frightening “Tenderizer” weapon and signature apron.

A small custom “bloody” paint job was done by me as well as on his tow nails & weapon handle. These usually come unpainted.

Variations on his “pants” also exist with portions under the apron coming painted or umm .. “au natural”. >XP

You can twist him around. He’s spry with 8 articulation points at the : neck, hinge joints at the shoulders, elbows, hip and thigh, waist. And of coarse his powerful bracer gloves and removable tentacle/ hand move 360 at the wrist.

RISE-MEATSWEATS_tentacle-card1 — Currently, both HAND and Tentacle versions of our Piggy pal are showing up stateside. I am unsure of the boxed quantities in any given shipment nationally or internationally. **Although**, recently on a Target store visit, i saw one of each variant on the pegs. So i am gonna it is two variants per case.

RISE-MEATSWEATS_8 — ..a formidable piece of pork !!

RISE-MEATSWEATS_9 — *Some people i’ve discussed the current retail TMNT toy line with are not fans of the show, BUT love the new toy line. Meaty here is often listed amoungst their absolute favourites.*

RISE-MEATSWEATS_10 — Meat Sweats with 88 Bebop & 2012 Anton Zeck Bebop !!

RISE-MEATSWEATS_11 — .. with TMN : OOS Movie Bebop 2016 !!

HOLIDAY+HappyNewYear18 — ..a Pig For Every Season .. but uhhh – HAPPY EASTER !!??

RISE-MEATSWEATS_12 — Meat Seats killin’ it with with MEDICOM Johnny Rotten..

Since this is my first toy break-down & write-up back, i’d like to thank you for giving her a quick view !! And special thanks go to Tori at Playmates for her generosity and patience with this review !! !!

•Rise of the TMNT Toys Fight Meat Sweats, Do Challenges & More!

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ICYMI, imperative 1st quarter news aggregate ::

• TechChucker ::

NECA GAMESTOP TMNT EXCLUSIVE REVIEW SDCC TMNT COMPARISON

• Daniel Alvarez ::
Watch “Wondercon 2019 Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Panel” on YouTube TMNT

February’s imperative NY Toy Fair highlights & recaps ::

•PIXEL-DAN ::

PLAYMATES “RISE-” Walkthru

NECA 2019 Walkthru, including TMNT TARGET exclusive Toon highlights and Movie TMNT; SHREDDER..

Dan’s Toy Fair coverage and walkthru’ of Super 7’s booth hadlittle to do with the Green Teens; however S.7. did announced they are expanding on the now iconic “Masters of the Universe Classics” format including other classic 21st century properties such as Conan the Barbarian, Toxic Avenger, & Nickelodeon franchises like Ren & Stimpy and now TMNT !! Very interesting !! If this announcement leads to success, perhaps the Green Teens, eventually will make it to the popular smaller Star Wars 3.5 scale REACTION Figures line !!

SUPER 7 2019

PIXEL DAN’s best of T.F. 2019 recap !!

• TOPPS :: Classic TMNT Comic Trading cards are coming back !!

• terrible2z.com:: Tokka’s Flickr Updates return.

Tales-Samurai-UsagiYojimbo,basic-2017-card1 — In preparation for my return to GGM and feature posts, i have been scanning both new and older TMNT product, toy packaging and adding older and new photos from my backlog on my old hard drive. There is about close to 6 years of backlogged images intended for potential posts on GGM or at least just for archiving and sharing with fellow TMNT fans.
The t2z- Flickr account has been a great success for millions to access my archives. Unfortunately the rampant abuse and stealing of my images got WAYYYY out of control years ago and backfired me. I have a little bit better grip on watermarks and Creative Commons rights sharing anymore so i have a bit more confidence with scanning and sharing again. Not much is organized or tagged yet, but will take care of it when i can make the time. But if ya don’t believe me that i have been adding to that archive again – TAKE A LOOK !! **

*• Turtlemania.ru :: Andrew Modeen and Company are at it again !! This time he’s taking it upon himself to finish TMNT Adventures”FOREVER War”!!* Check it out on this Grass Roots crowd funding project !! !!

t2z – the tOkKA bootlegz :: 88 MONDO G. Skateboard , Imperial Valley Comic Con 2018 exclusive

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–>> Reclaimed, retired, skateboards usually around 8 x 16 1/2″ – but the uneven variables on when they were broken means some half-board canvases are going to be larger or shorter than others.

** THIS Tokka Deck was made exclusive for Imperial Valley Comic Con, this Saturday !! !!**

Imperial Valleys Official Comic Book Convention.
Saturday January 27th, 2018
10:00AM-9:00PM
RICOCHET REC CENTER
450 W. ATEN RD.
IMPERIAL,CA 92251

*** High-lights From the I V C C instagram ::

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imperialvalleycomicconIntroducing the first ever #exclusive #imperialvalleycomiccon #comicbook limited to 125 copies made! With cover by #imperialvalley legendary artist #DaveGarcia Dave Garcia (Archie TMNT,The Tick) colors by @_sheylavalencia and featuring interior stories and art from local creators PK Garcia, @jvargasart @scampos96 and @hatebutterflies there will be 15 copies made available online only! Already 110 have been pre sold out so get your copy online now before they’re gone! www.imperialvalleycomiccon.com .. ,,.

imperialvalleycomiccon An honor to have legendary #Comicbook artist and #imperialvalley #holtville native DAVE GARCIA #davegarcia coming to this years #imperialvalleycomiccon Dave has worked on such classics as the #teenagemutantninjaturtles series from #Archie #thetick and is the co creator of #pandakhan which became a action figure in the #TMNT #playmates figure line in the 80s and 90s. Dave is also drawing this years #exclusive first ever #IVCC2018 comic book available as pre order for free with an in store ticket purchase at @metahumanshq Or $10 at the show signed by the creators! Within this book is a first look at Dave’s newest project! Only 100 copies made extremely limited.

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The ” 88 MONDO GECKO” skatedeck will be available at DAVE GARCIA’S TABLE AT IVCC ON SATURDAY .. with a handful of the absolute best skatedeck pieces from the last quarter of 2017 at special pricing exclusivly for the convention !!

Outside of commissions, the highly-requested ..but currently limited skateboard runs from Tokka are a rare, special treat to take advantage of especially outside of the Southern Colorado area. This is also my first ever traditional representation to the public at a REAL convention outside of SDCC !! If anything check the TMNT skate decks out at the Con and let me know what you think !! !!

More soon, i promise !!

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Tokka skateboards, Last min. Kickstarters:TMNT Figure Encyclopedia,Shadow of the West, Drawing Blood,TMNT ORIGIN

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t2z – the tOkKA bootlegz :: “MONI-ONI” & “Say Everything” SKATEBOARDS (( 2016 )) **src

–>> Hey, Snapper-Keepers and Turtle Legions – happy Solar Eclipse Day, hope it ECLIPSES Tokka’s grumpy birthday. Been struggling for weeks to come up with as decent post to start this final quarter year of incredible contention off to a decent start. Especially when the final quarter of LAST year ended in such a hostile thud. And that kinda happened to everyone.

In the uncertain cloud of smoke many of us get lost in — in the “War of Words”, it’s a good time for your old snapper-pal here to take stock of the good things past & present while moving forward. I’m not good with mincing cliches, but if they are true – what can ya do ??

That being stated – 2016 wasn’t ALL bad. ’16 marked a pivotal year in many regards for the world, on a personal level – – i personally was given solace in some regards to the difficult path i’ve chosen to continue on into my 20th year in industry.

Specifically with Nickelodeon’s TMNT Animation & Vocal Talent team. Two examples included here are part of that constant distribution of my work to industry talent, writers, designers, acting talents, charity causes, ect. This has to an important aspect on perspective i’m trying top take into 2018. If you reading this can get something inspirational out of this or at least something positive internally, all the better.

The deck posted above was made specifically for Gwendoline Yeo. Many know my obsession with TMNT villain lore, and the latest FOOT CLAN addition to the animated canon is Gwendolin’s Shinigami. Likely taking slight design influence from the FOOT CLAN MYSTICS, Shini is becoming an important foil and ally to both the Teen Turtle Team and the Foot Clan itself. All good, bad, lethal humorous, lovely, and loyal to her best friend, Karai.

Details in the first and second quarters of last year about her character were rather nil at least design wise with her general look. Tho’ SHINIGAMI is an important type of spirit in Japanese culture and in religious beliefs. Also being made popular in Anime & Manga franchises like DEATH NOTE, these “gods of death” seem to have a very mysterious and antagonizing name, so i chose 1/2 and 1/2 portrait of a menacing ONI ( the famous Yokai of Japanese lore ) to face off against Raphael, as a menacing substitute to absence of design reference for the beautiful, funny but deadly Shini.

Gwendoline became surprisingly enamored with her deck, and a wonderful friendship was struck. This is what it’s all about. Making people happy and helping as many as i can. I’m going to try, in the coming months to do more ground work for the Hero Initiative as well.

The second deck here was granted to friend & supporter Sean Astin, who is the recipient of many “TOKKA” works, even a couple to honor his legendary actress of a Mom. The great Patty Duke !!

SDCC 2016 ::Sean Astin & "SAY ANYTHING" skateboard More, quick work examples from this years portfolio :

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: USAGI year 1 i Most pieces do glow in the dark, enhanced in some shots by black lights.

Other recent works include pieces again of recycled nature utilizing vintage VHS cassettes. t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: PENGUIN COMMANDO, VHS

IDW, Nick Animation, Varner Studios, Playmates Toys, NECA, METTAL MEGA BLOKS & then some are among Tokka’s beneficiaries.

Gwendoline Yeo eventually did receive her legitamate Tokka designed “Shinigami “skatedeck this summer.

**In the next several hours i shall be offering your chance for a custom, recycled-art skateboard or so & hopefully one of the video cassettes for top-tier backers for Jay Lawrence’s HIGHLY in-demand TMNT ACTION FIGURE ENCYCLOPEDIA Hardcover and Softcover Kickstarter program which has under 6 days to finalize. Watch this link closely !!

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Further #TMNT related crowd-funding campaigns in their final days & / or worth your time & monetary flexibility and some incredible rewards !!::

Kevin Eastman’s DRAWING BLOOD, Vol. 1: A Graphic Novel

A dark-comic look inside the life of a famous cartoonist on the skids: the story behind the stories – from the co-creator of the TMNT.

Andrew Modeen’s ORIGIN

Another TMNT comic project from the influencial & infamous A. Modeen. His non-canon TMNT, indy-comic stories, particularly this one invites back Mirage Studios talent Jim Lawson, Dan Berger & others – these hypothetical adventures are so close to the creators’ original MIRAGE canon, they become a “Hypothetical – canon” & might as well be CANON. He’s the scoop on his latest project.

From the same team that brought you the Image TMNT conclusion (Vol. 3 #24 & 25) as well as “TMNT: Odyssey” comes a brand new graphic novel. This one takes place after a couple of years after Mirage TMNT Vol. 4, with Donatello leading an excursion to the center of the universe both to save it (an unknown energy is breaking down all life on a cellular level) as well as get answers for himself, his brothers and the others in his group along the way. Answers will be had, secrets revealed and consequences will be suffered.

DAVE GARCIA’S SHADOW OF THE WEST Legend of the Nightranger

TOKKA may have missed the draw on this one, as when this post publishes, this Passion Project of TMNT & TICK alumn, Dave Garcia may be up & plumb out of juice. But it’s not like Dave to just up and keel over like a dead horse at a dried up waterin’ hole. I’ll keep you guys updated on further developments & potential re listings of this SCI-FI WESTERN Graphic Novel project, a decade in the making !! **Check out Dave’s site for more info & to read S.O.T.W. yourself !!

Join the Black Ghost and Old Man Coyote “the Trickster” on their perilous adventures. Learn why the Masked Man used silver bullets.

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As usual, thanks for your patience !! I’m workin; best i can with my skeleton GGM crew to keep ya updated on the latest n’ greatest & BEST TMNT related news bits as my poor ol’ tiny dinosaurian typin’ tips can tap out on the keyboard !!

Ok – more later. Heysave some of that 7 day old pizza from behind the couch for me and sticka candle in it n’ wish this grizzly ol’ Snapper the Grumpiest of birthdays NEVER !! !!

** mumble grumble **

~ t

TMNT ADVENTURES Archives V. 10; art by Lavigne/ Brown (( 2015 )); #TMNT ACTION FIGURE ENCYCLOPEDIA

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES Archives Vol. 10; Inks – Pencils & Color by Steve Lavigne, inks by Ryan Brown (( 2015 ))

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** TMNT ADVENTURES, Vol. 10 Listing on IDW**

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“The all-ages action continues in this collection of TMNT Adventures! Collects issues #41–44 of the Archie Comics series, including “The Future Shark Trilogy” and Mighty Mutanimals #7.”

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–>> .. Post SDCC2017 updates abound, the biggest update of the summer includes an important project my **terrible2z Flickr archive & i helped contribute to in this TMNT 30th Cartoon Anniversary year !! author & TMNT Toy expert , Jay Lawrence !! :

“The First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Action Figure Book. A coffee table book of TMNT figures, vehicles, & accessories from 1988- 2017.”

Still a tiny bit early, but in the coming days, i shall be trying to work with Jay on a top-tier incentive to provide a custom skateboard commission or 2 that are proving to be very popular in industry & Nickelodeon & Mirage Studios alumni including the likes of Greg Cipes, Rob Paulsen,Dave Garcia, Yuki Matsuzaki, Eric Bauza, Gwendoline Yeo, Ciro Nieli, Stan Sakai, The Kevin Eastman Family, Brandon Auman, Varner Studios, Playmates Toys, Kevin Michael Richardson, Sean Astin and then some.

Quick Samples here from Tokka’s 2017 portfolio.

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..more updates hopefully within the week, including further development on this project, TMNT comics & more post SDCC updates including TMNT Documentary Volume 2 highlights. LATAAHHH, SNAPPAZ !!

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SDCC ’17 status update, GGM Facebook, & Tokka ’17 work peek

–>> It’s that insidious time of year and Tokka n’ Co. are always so darn busy. SDCC ’17 is here, so in between long pauses in posts on GGM remember ::

** GGM on Facebook, Follow & like or just check it out. This facebook page is always open and free to the public with frequent #TMNT updates !! Always hoppin’ and fills in the gaps between the long breaks in updates we”ve been havin’ here. **

As usual, post the San D event, Tokka will again attempt regular-ish updates with his skeleton crew. Thank you so much for your continual support and patronage here on your your favorite, little humble- and HARDEST WORKIN’ GGM !! !!

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For fun, wanna check out a tiny peek what your ol’ Snapper pal, Tokka’s been up too ??