–>> Let’s continue Tokks’s closer look at the “NEW CLASSIC TRIO” from his personal collection. Again encouraging fans to find ways to engage with your favourite TMNT products in new and exciting ways adding a special human touch to these iconic characters that’s all your own !! Enhanced metallic paints here on Movie Bebop, his vest & his crowbar, “FOOT CLAN” ‘buttons’ added to vest, LEATHERFACE chainsaw added as a weapon influenced by his “TMNT: MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN” boss appearance & recent comic iterations .
–>> Here we are again – encouraging creativity & Tokka’s hoping to inspire you to get imaginative with your own TMNT toys !! Here’s part one of our look at Tokk’s work on the BIG BAD BOYS in Playmates Action figure arsenal.
This custom project was not going for screen accuracy but enhancement over the factory paint, models, and accessories. Elements of the classic cartoon & IDW comic versions of the characters & in Shredder’s case; CIRO NIELI’S design work was emulated as best i could. Two separate media are represented with all three figures, but at 11″ – this customization for my own personal collection just seems to work extremely effectively in representing the classic trio .
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Bloodier paint scheme added to Saki’s model, face, weapons & Kuro Kabuto helmet. “INK” applications were added to model to emulate best i could CIRO NIEL’S 2-D Shredder designs.
“Standing tall and intimidating, Shredder is the deadly leader of the evil Foot Clan and leads them in a never-ending battle against Splinter and the Turtles. Ready to take on anything, he’s equipped with razor sharp armor and forbidden dark ninja skills!
Removable helmet reveals deep scars covering his face from being trapped inside a burning building after a brutal fight with Splinter. Could this be why Shredder is always out for revenge?”
Figure comes with a sword and a pair of shuriken (throwing stars).
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Related notes following the success of the Teens lasted smash, silver-screen hit – let’s check in on this month’s Summer TURTLE news activity !! !! ::
–>> ** The first 4 editions of this figure are sold out on MONDO’s shop site & need to be purchased 3rd party at this point.
In 1983, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were doodling on napkins, playing around with an idea that initially began as a joke. Little did they know what started as a sketch, would turn into the phenomena known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Mondo is proud to honor the history of the Turtles with a figure based on the very first illustration of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, as drawn by Kevin Eastman. Featuring 5 points of articulation, and illustration-accurate details, The First Turtle is perfect for TMNT and comic history fans alike!
This version features a color paint scheme with an orange mask.
Note: This item is a PRE-ORDER and is estimated to ship the 4th Quarter of 2015.
material: PVC
size: Approx. 6.5″
“I can not think of a better way to honor and celebrate the ART of the medium we all work in. ..A special event, in a gallery setting created for our ART, while raising money to help the ARTISTS in need who originally inspired us!” — Kevin Eastman
Tokka’s MUTANIMALS cover for the 100 project will be featured at this show..i’ve lighh
You may remember Langdon Foss’s IDW TMNT #20 Cover – Bobby, Tom and crew incorporated Langdon’s “KRANG MECH” design on the cover into the story-line of Krang’s war with the Neutrinos as the giant robotic-holographic BRAIN-Beast attacked Zak & the Turtles.
Foss’s design is now has been utilized in last week’s TMNT:MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN big video game release & is now known as MEGA KRANG !!
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My artist buddy Timothy Lim (Ninjaink) and I have done some officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirts and merch designs before, but this is our first foray into the TMNT comics! This is our variant cover for TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything! #1.We did this as a joint venture with Heroes & Fantasies (San Antonio’s largest comic shop) and the Palladium IMAX theater (hence the movie parody; you can guess the source material). The cover will be released on June 1st. Tim will be at the Palladium IMAX in San Antonio on June 4th for a signing, coinciding with the release of TMNT: Out of the Shadows. (Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, I won’t be able to make the signing.)If you can’t make it to Heroes & Fantasies or the Palladium IMAX, then Tim will be selling copies directly via the Ninjaink Facebook page. Just shoot him a PM and he can hook you up.
It was a lot of fun; thanks to the guys at IDW and Nickelodeon who approved the design and were such good sports for the parody! — Mark Pellegrini
Welp, we’re playing catch-up here due to the chaotic GGM downtime – – but there’s reasons Tokka insists we’re ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING TMNT NEWS SITES OUT THERE!! Inspute the issues, we still try to work around the problems to deliver no matter what !!
So..let’s have some fun. Tokka encourages GGM & his fans/friends to get creative with current and classic toy releases to see if you can put your own personal spin on your favourite Mutants, Monsters & Madmen !! !!
..check out Tokk’s recent “RETRO STYLE” custom of theMEGA BLOKS Holographic Shredder Minifig. Recalling the classic and weird color scheme of that original 1988 Playmates Shredder figure !! !!
..a regular, TMNT Classic Show Accurate Shredder from Mega Bloks is due later this year. I really wanted to focus on the classic colors of that original toy as he appeared on packaging and some related items of that era.
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It’s TURTLE-PALOOZA in the NEWS AGGREGATE as we close out THIS MONTH !!
Pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan and receive the GameStop Exclusive Rock N Roll Pack!
“Those who pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan from GameStop will receive four unique Rock N Roll costumes for Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo to wear in game.
“Get a FREE TMNT Poster with art by Mateus Santolouco with purchase of TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan*. Mateus Santolouco is a Brazilian comic artist and illustrator who is best known for his work with IDW comics on the TMNT series.”
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![Nickeodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 11” 'Battle Shell' SHREDDER iv (( 2014 )) [[ ebay pic ]]](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7678/27180258326_d5aab7e1dc_n.jpg)
![Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: " KARAI, SHREDDER & FOOT CLAN"; Early production art by Ciro Nieli - LARGE v. (( 2010 )) [[ Courtesy of TMNT Master ]]](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8289/7877572852_3acc93c27f_k.jpg)
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SIDESHOW :: Speaking of SMASH HITS These two smash your wallet and your wildest dreams in STATUE form courtesy of the fine artisans at Vault: **BEBOP & 
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![MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) / ..original EASTMAN Ninja Turtle sketch reference (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of MONDO ]]](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7393/27285467766_b7449ef069_z.jpg)
![MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (B & W EDITION) (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of MONDO ]]](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7113/27313401465_fd8b3d4b47_n.jpg)
![MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (B&W Deluxe Version, RED Mask head) (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of MONDO ]]](https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7719/27313402205_ddedc58734_n.jpg)
![MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (B&W Deluxe Version, Orange Mask head) (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of MONDO ]]](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7333/27038274470_4003e14fba_n.jpg)
![MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (RED MASK EDITION) (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of MONDO ]]](https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7335/27313403245_011ca57e79_n.jpg)
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