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Giving Mikeys TMNT a chance to win a DVD...

2008-12-04T00:08:00.003-06:00

Hey everyone. I know I've not posted on here in a while, but I wanted to get the word out before we do our first drawing to give everyone a chance to win since it will be before the holidays....

I do a podcast called "The Good, The Bad & The Geeky" where me and (usually) two other guys sit and discuss tv/movie news, and review shows, occasionally doing a sketch or parody or two. (we even did a full TMNT-discussion based episode once....)

Point is, we want to make a better show, and with your help we'd like to give you something in return. We are doing a drawing this Sunday for a chance to get a pick of a spankin new DVD. You can keep it for yourself, or give it as a present for Christmas, which may be good since times are so tough due to the recession! :) We got some decent DVDs too, and you're prolly wondering what the catch is.

All we ask is you listen to an episode, then take and answer every question on our not too long survey, and this Sunday we will do a drawing. Whoever's name is drawn gets a chance to pick from one of the following DVDs below:

Hot Fuzz
Iron Man
Little Miss Sunshine
Uncle Buck

The great thing is, if you fill out a survey and don't win, your name stays in the hat as we will be doing another drawing after New Years and once every other month, and more dvds will be added into the pile. (Maybe a TMNT related one as well if my supplier can step it up!) And please remember, we want to make our show even better, so if you don't like something, let us know! :)

I understand if this needs to be taken down or moved to the forums, but I thought I'd give it a shot as I usually hate posting on here to 'whore my stuff' but in this, you guys have a chance to truly get something in return and Mikey, Tokka and the crew have been more than amazing in terms of introducing great friends (tho i've been lurking alot lately) and allowing me to help out a few years ago.

I hope everyone is having a good holiday and I hope one of you guys wins! :):):)

Much love...

Nick Nitro

2008-09-29T17:33:00.002-05:00

-->> Hello, this is the Mikey's TMNT news archive.

A new blogging system has been implemented for updating the site, please redirect all your feeds and bookmarks to Mikey's TMNT [ . ] Com !!

.. >v<

2008-09-26T20:34:00.002-05:00

Dean Clarrain is Steve Murphy and Vice Versa

Dean Clarrain is Steve Murphy and Vice Versa

"Yes, my old partner in crime, Steve Murphy is Dean Clarrain. Or rather, Dean Clarrain is actually Steve Murphy. Read his shocking confession at **The 5th Turtle!"
--R.B.

Manray sez :: ..Bigger things to stress about.

Take it in stride. It ain't that big a deal.

>v<

- Dan B. ::

-- **You can now read TMNT Volume 1 #12 on the site!

-- ***Posted the short synopses for this week's new "BttS" cartoon episode, "Something Wicked"

**Via 4kids TMNT Blog .. get your Titan fix now !!

..>v<

2008-09-21T15:15:00.003-05:00

Forums are workin' .. !!

..and are pretty good lookin' .. **check it out.

Hopefully, no longer will new members need to be manually enrolled, and spam-bots beware !!

..some answers were revealed on B T T S this weekend, and the identity of a mysterious new Foot Menace ..

**Check out 4 Kids B T T S blog for more !!

From Danny B. ::

-- **Started up the brief synopses page for the "Back to the Sewer" season.

-- (( AGAIN ~ t )) ***If you'd like to read the script from the 2007 computer animated movie by Imagi, you can grab a PDF file of it here.

-- ****The fine folks at Peppercorn have updated their TMNT 25th Anniversary Twitter page - check it out!

..>v<

2008-09-18T23:04:00.001-05:00

Tales 56 Roughs !!

"..
i'm really excited about this issue...the one with the logo was the clean rough the top guy finished pencils.."

--Paul Harmon

**

-->> !!

..>v<

2008-09-18T14:00:00.004-05:00

METAL HEAD :: B T T S

-->> .. Metal Head's new design via **4kids TMNT blog.

Looks i may have missed Mettie's design or it was added in later after i left. He looks so cool !!

-- TMNT - 2007 movie script !!

Peter Laird :: " .. ..Thanks to Dan Berger, the file is now posted! Go to http://www.ninjaturtles.com/pdf/tmnt-final-approved-script.pdf, and you will find the last version of the script for the 2007 movie that Mirage Studios signed off on. There were some changes made after that in what was described to us as a "shooting script", but this was the one that we approved. "

..>v<

2008-09-17T14:36:00.001-05:00

-->>Forum still down, but Mikey is working round the clock on it so, should be back together in a relative amount of time.

As always bear with us !!

Thanks.

>v<

2008-09-17T13:21:00.002-05:00

TALES 50 OUT TODAY !!

"here's some sort of static "trailer" for the book...at the very least some panels i liked .." -- Paul Harmon

**

Danny B. ::

- "Tales of the TMNT" #50 should be arriving at your local comic shops today if they ordered copies - and if they didn't, let 'em know you wanna buy Tales and pester 'em 'til they get it for you!

- Posted the previews for ***Michelangelo - The Third Kind #1 (available now) and ****Michelangelo - The Third Kind #2 (off to the printer today and should be out on October 22).

- *****Updated the Books of the Future page with info about "Tales of the TMNT" #54.

..>v<

2008-09-15T14:29:00.003-05:00

Tales 50 .. Tristan Jones interview :: Tales on sale this Wednesday !!

Greg ::

.. " My good buddy, Tristan Jones, returns to the world of the Turtles after his fan-favorite issue #36 along with his partner in crime, Paul Harmon. **I interviewed Trist a few months back for my comic column ( repost ~t ), he was a blast and showed some awesome preview art. I can guarantee this is gonna be a blast, so do check it out. .. "

..>v<

2008-09-12T23:29:00.001-05:00

"Paul has already started work on Tales of the TMNT #56, the issue that introduces Hun into the Mirage continuity, and I couldn't be more excited. I'm actually more excited about the next two stories than I was about my first issue, and MORE excited than I was when I was told I could bring the Turtles to Australia (this week's issue!).

You've seen my concept bit of Hunter "Hun" Mason, now here's a glimpse of Paul's first rough." -- Tristan Jones

**

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2008-09-12T19:28:00.007-05:00

-->> Forum still down, all i can say Mike's working on it. Hang tough, gang and stay tuned right here!!

**

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.." ..I feel like I'm doing some of the best work of my career right now, and it feels good, even though there's a lot of it (and never enough time to do it, lol). I also helped out on the new season of TMNT, which will be coming out sometime this month. I worked on the style guide and also did some illustration work for the show intro. I'll post those when I get the go ahead, they came out pretty cool.

I also recently completed this cover to a TMNT Season 2 DVD. Colors by Emilio Lopez. .."

-- **Khary Randolph
**

RE TALES # 50 ::

Tales #50 On Shelves This Wednesday!
"Dan has told me that their copies of TMNT #50 have hit Mirage, meaning that it is definitely hitting shelves this week!

Can't wait! Tell your friends to order a copy! Order a copy for someone else! Let's make this sucker sell out!

Hey, I can dream right? " -- T.Jones ..

-->> .. >v<

2008-09-11T11:12:00.002-05:00

-->> **Turtle Titan and all his Super Pals are BACK { To the Sewer Too } !! Check it out the heroes' new looks !! !! ..

>v<

2008-09-11T09:04:00.001-05:00

** **4kids NEW B T T S Blog !!

***Episode listings ..

"EPISODE 801: Tempus Fugit
When the Time Window is finally repaired, the Turtles enter into it to head home, but instead of finding themselves back in the lair, our heroes find themselves with Viral! She’s escaped from inside Serling and has infected the Window so that she can send her most hated enemies on a harrowing, helter-skelter trip through the past, present and future and make them pay for all the pain they’ve caused her!"

..>v<

2008-09-11T07:01:00.002-05:00

4kids Blog B T T S - 1st clip ..

" ..Just for you, we're sharing sneak peeks of The CW4Kids New Season! Starting today, we're posting clips from our New Season Preview show that airs on The CW Friday, September 12th at 4:30 p.m. See below to watch the first clip. .."

..>v<

2008-09-10T15:57:00.001-05:00

Mikeystmnt.com Forums under routine maintenance. Please hang tight! We'll be back shortly.

2008-09-10T04:00:00.002-05:00

-->>.. sorry, gang.. haven't been trying to drop the ball on the TMNT movie Special edition project.. things here have taken a turn for the worse in some regards so it's been a challenge to stay on top of everything. I'll have to do my best to catch back up to this. A quick reminder tho from GW ::

Greenwillow:: "The last I heard about the Directors Special DVD was that it was on just about everyone's wish list Whether or not it happens hangs on what the execs at WB decide to do.
Talk to this guy:"

Ronald J Sanders, President
Warner Home Video Inc.
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
CA Tel. 818-954-6000
Fax 212-954-7667

..>v<

2008-09-10T02:42:00.003-05:00

Peter Laird Responds To ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie Rumors; Confirms Deal For Live-Action/CGI Hybrid Is ‘Close’

-->> .. a bit of buzz and confusing rumours go a long way.

MTV get's to the bottom of it by talking to the "TMNT God-father" themselves .. ::

** here on MTV's SPlash Page.. !!

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2008-09-09T08:43:00.001-05:00

Icelandic rapper, raps about TMNT

Hey TokKA, I just liked to share with you this link because I thought that maybe some of TMNT Fans or maybe someone you know at Mirage (like Steve Murphy) might find this funny or amusing.

..Controversial Icelandic rapper Bent recently released the song "1, 2 & Jesus" which describes his fall to atheism. ..

But the first verse is very interesting to note, as it's all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

He raps about how he wanted the TMNT Action Figures, the T-Shirts (and he's wearing one in the video) as well as the popular Nintendo games from Konami.

He then says that he used to pray to Jesus and then Santa, but when neither gave him his wishes, he moved to atheism.

Wanted to share with you the video just to show you that TMNT are still making headline news in various places.

--Bjarni

2008-09-06T09:36:00.002-05:00

"My good friend and boss (not sure too many people can say that these days) Dan Berger has informed me that Tales #50 is due at Diamond on the 16th of Sept. which means it should be hitting the shelves that week, if not sooner (depending on how fast Brenner get it printed).

.." --Tristan Jones

2008-09-05T22:35:00.000-05:00

2008-09-04T10:26:00.003-05:00

The Art of Nicca !!

* *
Lovely rendition of April & Casey's heroic, baby genius & great grandchild of the future :: Cody Jones !! !!

Check out Nicca's wonderful ***China TMNT art blog here !!

..>v<

2008-09-04T08:34:00.002-05:00

-->> Special Nod to J.C. ..who reminded me to keep check with the **4 KIDS TMNT site !! Thanks man, that also reminds me.. Danny B. released the fall 2008 4kids and CW4kids T.V. schedules !! Here we go !!

TMNT FF and B T S goodness on two different networks !!

..>v<

2008-09-04T07:34:00.002-05:00

-->> ** Rose gives us all a head-check regarding recent TMNT sequel rumors, speculation, confusion ..helping diffuse some crankiness ( hopefully ). **Click **

..>v< >v<

2008-09-02T06:18:00.003-05:00

-->> **The official site has TALES 50's preview up now !!

-- Danny B. also updated the **Toy listings..

-- Dan :: ** "Posted the preview for Tales of the TMNT #49 - man, is that ever late. I thought I did this ages ago, but I didn't. D'oh! (( Beautiful cover by Dooney !! ~t ))

- *** Updated the Books of the Future page.

..
- We're still waiting to hear from 4Kids regarding the exact starting date and time for the "TMNT: Back to the Sewers" cartoon season - as soon as we get the straight dope, we'll post it here!

-Katie is on vacation this week, so if you've ordered a Quazine, it won't be going out in the mail 'til next week. We're sorry for the delay - but Katie works extremely hard and needed a break!"

..

..>v<

2008-09-02T05:12:00.002-05:00

**Following item is not confirmed. It may be speculation, a lie, a rumour. I'm simply posted information i found interesting and available. I'll leave it up to you, the reader to decide where it sets in your mind. However, here's to hoping !! **

-->> ..this caught my eye, courtesy of Spitfire

** SRC ..

Re: New Live Action Ninja Turtles Movie In The Works?
Posted by: Kevin Eastman (IP Logged)
Date: August 31, 2008 02:39PM

Yes, it is true. Although the CGI film did well enough to warrent a sequel, there has been much talk between Imagi and Warners to do a better "re-invention" (newest Hollywood buzzword) of the TMNT's, in a live action film--like what was done with Batman. Back to basics, back to the origin and the intro of the Shredder, etc...there have been talks, trips to Northampton to talk to Mr Laird, and discussions with the original "first" TMNT film director Steve Barron to come back and do it right--but no official word yet...will keep you posted. Best, Kevin

2008-08-31T05:59:00.002-05:00

-->> ** He's Back !!

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2008-08-27T07:48:00.003-05:00

Rose:"In case it's not already obvious, a Press Kit gets constructed and released - to the press - as part of the marketing effort for a film. These days they're all done digitally, compiled onto DVDs. Back in 1990 it was a simple folder loaded with some 8x10 black and white photos and some photocopied production notes.

Instead of focusing on a deleted scene today, I thought I would give typing a break and scan the contents of the press kit for the original movie. After I did that, I ended up typing 20 pages of production notes, so I really didn't save myself from anything.

Below you'll find all of the photos included with the kit as well as an excerpt from the production notes. If you download the complete .zip file, you'll have more production notes to read. One of the reasons I went through with typing 20 pages of these things was that all of the information is really, really unique and interesting, and I'm not sure that there's anywhere else that you can read something similar to this. There are quotes from all of the major players who had a hand in making the movie, including the late and great Jim Henson.

It's really all quite fantastic and I think it will also give you extra appreciation for all of the hard work that people put into this movie to make it the classic it ended up being.

A classic that should receive proper DVD treatment! *ahem*"

**PLEASE CLICK HERE IMMEDIATELY !! **

Also..

"I've updated the original post with the "Training on the Farm" deleted scene with two more pictures that I just found. You can check them out fully ** ** here ** ** . "

**

..>v<

TMNT manga Vol. 7

2008-08-26T10:41:00.001-05:00

TMNT manga Vol. 7
Originally uploaded by oldmanwinters

TMNT manga Vol. 7

"Baxter Stockman... Enter the Fly!"
-- oldman winters ..

2008-08-25T18:16:00.000-05:00

"Spoke with Dan this morning and the orders for Tales 50 are in. Only about a 10% jump in sales. The books should ship around the middle of September and should be available for purchase at your friendly neighborhood comic shop about a week after that. "

-- Ryan Brown

2008-08-24T05:42:00.002-05:00

Mirage in Toronto !!

Dan B.:: **Just a reminder that Jim Lawson, Michael Dooney, Eric Talbot and special guest Steve Lavigne will be appearing at the Comic Book Expo in Toronto from tomorrow through Sunday - drop by and say "howdy!" ..

2008-08-23T06:34:00.000-05:00

-->> **The gang's all here on 4 Kid's TMNT Blog !!

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2008-08-22T17:54:00.005-05:00

Cyber Strike !

Cuz i'm a putz and cuz not allot of people have read the kick-ass Mike Dooney story Cyber Strike i went ahead and uploaded the TMNT contents and comic of the CBS Action Zone comic i posted from Rose's collection yesterday on my Retro Revelations post. It's a unique take on the old Cyber Suits that appeared in the Archie TMNT Adventures books and the classic Turtles show.
The story is actually pretty beautifully rendered by Dooney and Crew and allot of fun !!

** The entire TMNT 'CYBER STRIKE ' and more is on this 'CBS ACTION ZONE ' FlickR set **Click here ** .. **

..>v<

CBS Presents: Action Zone #1

2008-08-21T20:47:00.001-05:00

CBS Presents: Action Zone #1
Originally uploaded by Roseangelo

"CBS Presents: Action Zone #1 by Roseangelo.
A promo comic for CBS's gimmic Action Zone featuring the TMNT, W.I.L.DCats, and Skeleton Warriors. " -- Roseangelo

2008-08-20T10:10:00.000-05:00

More Tales # 50 peeks

"Paul just shot me an email... the art for Tales of the TMNT #50 is finished! Now it goes to Eric Talbot who will put all the finishing touches to the book... Can't wait! .. .." -- Tristain Jones

**

FOREVER WAR 5 ( ? ! )

"Forever War artist and co-conspirator Chris Allan has been playing around with the idea of doing the covers to all 5 issues of TFW as one long image. This one's just an initial doodle and not necessarily representative of the story contents... " -- Steve Murphy

-->> !! ..>v<

2008-08-19T03:17:00.003-05:00

TMNT Deleted Scene: Training on the Farm

Roseangelo ::

"Here is the second deleted scene from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film that I am highlighting in support of the **TMNT Special Edition project. Warner Brothers isn't yet convinced that this is a good idea - But they ARE watching us! - so be sure to let them know personally that you want this Special Edition DVD!

This scene is also pretty well documented, and bits and pieces of it can be seen in the actual movie. I've scanned a few stickers, trading cards, and pics taken from a book and magazine from this part, but the lengthy bit from the script might be more interesting to you.

This scene comes immediately after April yells at Casey, "I wouldn't ask for your help if you were the last... "thing" on the face of the planet!" and Casey follows with, "Coming along 'nicely' ..." .. ..

** CLICK HERE IMMEDIATELY !! **

-->> !!

>v<

2008-08-16T01:29:00.003-05:00

TMNT: Back to the Sewer, Usagi & Gen Peeks !!

-->> The following courtesy of Stan Sakai, on a tip from Cyn. ( Thanks ,Lady !! ) ..

" Usagi had appeared in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' TV series in the '80s/'90s, beginning with an episode aptly titled "Usagi Yojimbo."

He has been making guest appearance in the current animated series, introduced in the 4-part Battle Nexus storyline. Leonardo visits Usagi's world in another story, and many of my secondary characters are introduced. Usagi and Gen the rhino bounty hunter even make it to New York in another episode. Needless to say, these stories are not part of my comic book continuity.

Usagi and Gen will be showing up in the coming season as well. Here are a couple of character designs " -- Stan Sakai

** "I don't know exactly when the new season of the TV show will be starting. But so far I have seen the "locked picture" versions of the first three episodes (these are with all of the animation compete but no music or sound effects) and I am liking it. I'm especially pleased with the look that they have given "cyberspace".

I'm very happy that we were able, through the good graces of Stan Sakai, to get Usagi and Gen into an episode of this upcoming season. I can't reveal everything about it, but I can tell you that it is the last episode of the season and it does not take place in Las Vegas." -- PL

**
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2008-08-14T08:40:00.003-05:00

'Casey Jones' pin-up work - ii - for Tales Of The TMNT v.2 #49 by Nickelodeon's Alex " TOON " Deligiannis

-->> Let's spotlight and Check Alex's flippin FUN & animated Art Blog **here !!

..>v<

2008-08-14T08:28:00.004-05:00

-->> ..Mini - mutants takin' it to the street !!

** Check put Vaughn's Review of the Tiny Turtle Toys !! **

More confirmed ( myself included..and Vaughn ) sightings of new Sub Sewer figs and Extreme-Sports waves, Don and Mike Mini playsets, but no word yet in on Sub Sewer villain mutants ( Spider Bytez & Metal Klawz ).

However the new Playmates stuff is out there or getting out there, so keep an eye on the pegs !!

>v<

2008-08-10T08:04:00.003-05:00

-->> On stands NOW!!

Support your LOCO -artist !!

**This current issue of ' TALES ' features tOkKa's first official TMNT Work EVER!!

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2008-08-09T21:58:00.002-05:00

Rose::"This is the first entry in a series to highlight all of the deleted scenes from the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. While all of the deleted scenes from the movie are fairly well documented throughout books and comics, we still have yet to see any of these scenes in their entirety. This is a key reason why releasing a Special Edition DVD of this movie is a necessity!

While the movie ended with our heroes triumphant on the rooftop of a building, there was one final scene in the script. This scene had April and Danny in the office of a comic book publisher, trying to pitch the idea of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Here are some photos from that scene, as well as the actual script that was used for filming! .. "

** CHECK OUT THE DELETED PIX IN HIGH HOPES FOR SOME SPECIAL EDITION TMNT- FLIX !! CLICK HERE !! **

..>v<

2008-08-06T17:27:00.003-05:00

-->> ..carry some weight ..

don't forget, even in the ipod / internet age..good old pen n' paper and snail mail carry allot of weight around when writing in support of for a TMNT - SPECIAL Edition project !!

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2008-08-05T15:54:00.006-05:00

**UPDATE**

TMNT " Special Edition ( ? ! )"

Regarding writing / snail mail contact info for W B in support of the project courtesy of Rosenagelo:: "Well, tracking down an email address seems to be a lost cause. Hopefully they'll reply to the email I sent them via web form and I can leech it from there.

Here's the other info I've found, though:

Ronald J Sanders, President
Warner Home Video Inc.
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522
CA Tel. 818-954-6000
Fax 212-954-7667

.. "

Murph:: "Thanks to everyone who is helping out in this, uh, "outreach" program, with special kudos to:

Rose, for setting up a myspace** account here (containing additional info), Goongasnootch for setting up a ***Facebook one, and to Alex for all of this:

New Line Cinema

movies@newline.com

matt.lasorsa@newline.com

steve.einhorn@newline.com

Warner Brothers (they use "firstname.lastname@warnerbros.com)

jim.noonan@warnerbros.com (818.977.5489 ) 

susan.fleishman@warnerbros.com (818.954.1919)

scott.rowe@warnerbros.com (818.954.5806)

ron.sanders@warnerbros.com

mark.horak@warnerbros.com

barry.meyer@warnerbros.com

kevin.tsujihara@warnerbros.com

alan.horn@warnerbros.com

gary.credle@warnerbros.com

richard.fox@warnerbros.com

jeff.robinov@warnerbros.com

edward.romano@warnerbros.com

bruce.rosenblum@warnerbros.com

Please note that the above information is all publicly available on the web."

** ** **Also .. Join the Green Team .. show your Support now !! Check out the "TMNT - Special DVD" Myspace page & join up !! ** ** **

-->>..via Steve Murphy::' Steve Barron, director of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, recently had this to say in an email to a Warner Brothers rep: "...there has been quite a lot of blogging about a director's special edition of the first movie, particularly in the light of its impending 25th anniversary. I would be very keen to contribute to this idea if you thought it a good one. I have lots of original artwork and even a rough cut with a few extra scenes on tape. I think it would be nice to do a definitive release as the extras have always been very limited."

Great idea, innit? If you think so, spread the word, blog it, discuss in forums, get WB to pay attention.

And be sure to check out Steve's latest film, The Choking Man." .. '

..>v<

2008-08-05T05:37:00.003-05:00

Catch-up n' Katsup .. here we go, official Turtle site blog and stats first !! This shouldn't be to hard. ~~**

-->> TMNT Official's Dan and crew have 2008 Playmates Toy releases updated now including the Sludge Runners and Paleo Mini-mutants, **Click the list here !!

--"Josh sent in info that **Figures.com has posted some images from the San Diego Comic Con International of the upcoming figures from NECA. Also, ***Playmates Toys has posted pix of the new Sub-Sewer and Global Missions figures as well as Mini Mutants Paleo Patrol and Extreme Sports (among other things). Check 'em out! "

-- **"Good news for older fans regarding TMNT costumes! Halloween Express stores across the country are now selling ADULT SIZED TMNT costumes! They're also available via the Halloween Express web site."

-- ** ** "A bunch of peeps sent in the following link from amazon.com where you can pre-order 4Kids' Season 2 Part 2 DVD. We've gotten word from 4Kids that this release should have the 14 remaining episodes on it (not just 13 ..). .."

-- ** ** TMNT 25's Official FLICKr Page here ** ** !!

--** ** AND .. TMNT 25's Official TWITTER here ** ** !!

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES // 2008 Comic-con exclusive MOUSER 3PK ..manhole cover

"That was from our first trip to San Diego to go to the ComicCon. I think it was in 1985. "

-- Peter Laird

"It's actually a "Photoshopped pic" of a photograph of Pete and Kevin
from their first San Diego signing back in, I think, 1987. In the
original photo the two are separated by a distance roughly equivalent
to that of another person.NECA moved them closer together in order to
make the pic fit within the little circle of the manhole cover. .."

--Steve Murphy

**

-->> ..flip side of the San Diego Mouser pack manhole cover..

..so roughly between '85 - '87 ..

(( ..thanks to Pete Laird & Steve Murphy for clearing that up !! ))

-- More Con fun from the other week on my FLICKr account ( not anyone wants to see my awful exploits and and exploitations ) ..

** tOkKa's terrible Trip - Trip photo stream start's here X{ .. !!

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2008-07-31T17:17:00.000-05:00

-->> ..Courtesy of Steve Murphy ..

Round-up to follow.
>v<

Tokka, You Rock!

2008-07-28T18:20:00.001-05:00

Tokka, You Rock!
Originally uploaded by TMNT25

-->> ..hey, Gang..

con this year was fast, furious, and as usual insane.

Takin' COn- hardcore is just my style, for years it's also been my major source 'JOB SEEKING' ( you know how bad Snapper has wanted forever to get stuck out of this rut he's been in and it just is not ever easy. Bein' stuck in your terrible2z and and wanting so bad to make a difference in one's life and in the world are entirely different things. So much hard effort and a whirlwind schedule has made this short, &special little time exceptionally emotional, intense, memorable and hopefully worthwhile.

Let me catch up to things here as i am slowly recovering from a fast flight and a quick trip , get myself together, and gear up to help Mikey's celebrate the biggest TMNT Shellebration year ever !!

Special thanks to Rob @ **Peppercom (( ** Click here for his offical TMNT Flick R Account !! )) !!

I was thrilled to meet you and your Bunga Crew !! you guys had allot killer energy and worked so hard to make the CON so much fun for all !!

Thanks again , guys !!

I'll be back to blog in a bit, Tokkie -
pokies .

>v<

2008-07-24T12:53:00.000-05:00

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Shell-ebration News, One-of-a-Kind Prizes, Rare Collectibles

and a Special Look at 25 Years of Turtle Power

SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2008 – Mirage Studios, Inc. and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. announce the launch of an exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Website, created for the fans who have made everyone’s favorite heroes in a half-shell a staple in pop culture for a quarter of a century. TMNT25.com, unveiled today at Comic-Con International, is the official destination for the Turtle’s 25^th Anniversary Shell-ebration in 2009. Fans will have the opportunity to register on the site to receive up-to-the-minute 25^th Anniversary information and locations for special events, as well as the chance to win rare collectibles and prizes and much more, via the downloadable Turtles widget.

In addition to the launch of the site at Comic-Con, show attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-Shell-ebration Sweepstakes, which they can enter by collecting stamps on a specially crafted TMNT25 passport at several participating partner booths: (4Kids Entertainment/TC Digital Games LLC (Booth #3351), uclick LLC (Booth #1217), and National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) (Booth #4345). Once all the stamps are collected and the passport tear-sheet is handed in, fans are entered to win a number of special prizes including a signed NECA TMNT collectible toy set, a Raphael costume from Disguise, Inc. and a mobile phone from uclick.

Additionally, by participating in the pre-Shell-ebration Sweepstakes, fans will be automatically entered in an online TMNT Cyber Sweepstakes, where they will have the chance to win rare copies of Gobbledygook, the limited Mirage Studios comic series which previewed the Turtles back in 1984, each signed by Turtles co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.

“Launching the TMNT25 Website is an exciting first step for Mirage Studios in the multi-faceted Shell-ebration of our historic milestone,” said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. “This will be the go-to place for our fans to log on to reminisce in Turtles’ multi-media history, as well as receive the latest news on all the exciting anniversary initiatives in which they can participate.”

Peppercom, a strategic communications agency, and its experiential marketing division, Peppercommotions, will manage www.TMNT25.com, as well as the various Shell-ebration events.

“We’re confident that the TMNT25 Website will help generate a strong buzz for fans and serve as an important promotional resource for Turtles’ licensees, partners and retailers,” said Rosalind Nowicki, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Licensing, 4Kids Entertainment. “The Shell-ebration will bring back nostalgic memories, as well as create exciting new experiences for TMNT fans of all ages.”

Throughout 2008 and 2009, the TMNT25 team will host several interactive initiatives for fans during the action-packed anniversary, including nationwide tours, events and activities including “Galabungas” – TMNT-style parties in key U.S. cities – to celebrate the TMNT phenomenon throughout the years; and a mobile reunion tour that will travel across the country bringing families and friends together to participate in TMNT-themed events.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made their world premiere in May 1984, in a comic book created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman and published and distributed by Mirage Studios. A hugely successful TV series quickly followed, along with three successful theatrical films. In 2003, the Turtles were re-introduced to a new generation through a fresh animated television series, a CGI-animated theatrical movie and new merchandising program. The 25^th year of TMNT will provide fans with radical, new, stimulating opportunities to experience the Turtles.

2008-07-23T05:14:00.002-05:00

-->> S D C C time , again !!

I'll check in as i can and as events unfold !!

N' i'm off .. >v<

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Orange Geletin Dessert - 1991

2008-07-22T04:10:00.001-05:00

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Orange Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig
"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
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-->> Thanks, Jason .. so so much !!

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Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Strawberry Geletin Dessert - 1991

2008-07-22T04:09:00.003-05:00

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Strawberry Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig
"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
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-->> !! !!

>v<

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Lime Geletin Dessert - 1991

2008-07-22T04:09:00.001-05:00

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Lime Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig
"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
* *

-->> !! !!

>v<

2008-07-20T07:27:00.005-05:00

" Having a Cowabunga Time with Tales of the TMNT's Tristan Jones! "

Greg @ BludNET interviews the Trist-man about TALES #s 36 , 50 ..and beyond !!

** The Fun starts here !!

2008-07-17T07:21:00.002-05:00

** Full View

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-->> Somewhere ..Out on Moo Mesa ..
the Turtles n' the ' Real ' C.O.W.-Boys ..face a fake one ..

and a " REAL " evil UTROM !!

**

Tales of the TMNT #52
Ship Date: November, 2008

Format: 32 B&W pages, full color cover, standard size comic

Retail Price: $3.25

|Cover art by Dario Brizuela and Steve Lavigne; script by Steve Murphy, art by Dario Brizuela

"The Crystal At the Heart of the World" - In this, the third part of a long-spanning 4-issue story arc, the TMNT once again team-up with the Wild West C.O.W.Boys of Moo Mesa, but this time the circumstances are more dire, with the fate of the C.O.W.Boys' world at stake, a fate with potential cosmic-wide repercussions! Guest-starring a certain bovine visitor from the "Archie TMNT" universe!

-->> ..>v<

2008-07-17T07:06:00.002-05:00
TMNT v. The Monkey King (( 1990s !!? ))
Originally uploaded by tOkKa
-->> .. ** " FULL VIEW " ** ..

Translation provided by ** Leo of TMNT LEGEND ..

.. Image Source unknown ..

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2008-07-16T19:48:00.002-05:00

-->> ..courtesy of Vaughn M.

"I got word today from Neca today about when the figures will go on sale thanks to Dan Berger of the official TMNT site.
I know allot of people have been wanting this information so I hope you find it helpful.

"The plan is 1 per person selling on preview night and on Thursday. We have Kevin signing from 2-4pm on Thursday. There is a good chance the TMNT set will be sold out in advance on Kevin's appearance."
So - getting there early seems to be imperative.

Once again big thanks to Dan for the help on getting the word to the fans!"

..>v<

2008-07-16T18:26:00.002-05:00
OK, story of my life.. as reported here first, ..gonna go and kill the rumour last. Hoo boi.

"Sorry to quash the rumor - and contrary to the statement placed on Playmates Toys' website here - a second CGI TMNT movie is not in the works from Mirage and Imagi. Why someone from Playmates would put up such an unconfirmed and misleading statement is beyond me.

UPDATE. Playmates will shortly be changing their posted statement to this:

Following the success of the TMNT theatrical release in 2007, Mirage Licensing is in negotiation with several companies about a new TMNT movie for release in 2010.

Now THAT is a rumor I can wholeheartedly confirm (although it's more likely to be early 2011). ;) " --Steve Murphy

-->> .. sorry to get anybody's hopes up ( just don't give it up ..things are still in the works ).

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2008-07-15T04:03:00.008-05:00
TMNT 2010 Live - Action movie ..note

-->> !!

- Via **Playmates TMNT site ..
You may wanna check the site out. Tons of new info including TMNT Back to the Sewer, Minis, & ' GLOBAL MUTANTS '

- *** Vaughn has also offered a comprehensive ** HTML Listing on his blog in case you don't want to go to Playmate's fancy site.

- **** Also check out his round-up of the small synopsis of TMNT- B T T S, again in case you don't want to go to Playmates !!

..>v<

2008-07-15T03:49:00.000-05:00

-->> Vaughn told me to remind people that i saw the M.M. Don and Mikey Playsets at Wal-mart the other night.

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2008-07-15T00:46:00.005-05:00

-->> Courtesy of V.Michael .. ::

"So reports came in last week that a new line of Playmates TMNT figures was released in the California area at Toys R Us, well I'm happy to announce one week later they've reached the East Coast here in Pittsburgh,PA.
Well Turtles themselves have arrived but the 2 bad guys a Mole Man & a winged Spider Creature where nowhere to be seen, trust me I looked all over the isle. It's such a shame because those where the 2 I'm interested in, but I must admit that some of these while simple movie figures with outfits sculpted over them are really cool especially Mikey for once which is shocking.

I must apologize for the bad photos they had been taken with my cell phone as I do not plan to buy these. I give this entire lineup of figures 6 Shells out of a possible 10 shells, because it's almost there in the coolness factor and with interesting and detailed bad guys but the turtles just aren't there yet. I'm still sticking to my thought that the new Mini-Mutant line is where it's at, if only they put that much care into the large line."

-- The following courtesy of Steve Murphy ::

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2669162616_c2f7fd407d.jpg

@ http://flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2669162616/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2669162608_afab94d417.jpg

@ http://flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2669162608/

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2008-07-13T04:14:00.003-05:00
-->> ..quick Sunday Round-up !!
**

-- ** Official TMNT site updates about the ' Books of the Future' ..( and a suprize announcement about a certain ' Cowlick ') !!

-- The following courtesy of Steve Murphy ::

"Been a long strange week here at Mirage: loads of product approvals; tons of product samples (65 boxes from Playmates alone; haven't had a chance to open a single one yet); two partial days of movie sequel related meetings (no, nothing set in stone, nor anything that can be shared); and a big problem at Chinese customs (as follows).

As you may know from reading this and Peter Laird's blog, Pete agreed to sign and do a head sketch on 500 postcard-sized inserts for NECA's exclusive SDCC TMNT black and white 4-pack, said cards to be inserted into the packaging of each set. Apparently the cards are stuck at Chinese customs and unable to be inserted into the packages in time for SDCC, so NECA had to go through the process of getting another 500 cards printed and overnighted here to Mirage, where Pete obligingly took a break from playing with his new toy in order to sign and draw head sketches on them all. Now the cards are being overnighted back to NECA for insertion into the figure packs, but on US soil, not Chinese. Everything should now be all set for San Diego."

- ..and be sure to check out the cool TMNT Passports available at this years S D Con !! (( **Click Here ))

-- Via **Rosemary and Hans ..

" Check out this awesome, homemade TMNT manhole cover that Hans made!

Here's what Hans has to say about it:

' My name is Hans and I've been an avid Turtle fan since the 80s. With the 25th Anniversary coming up I'm redecorating one of my bedrooms. I've come up with some great ideas and thought I'd just share one with you and anyone who would be interested if you decided to post it. If you look at the attached file, I made a custom mahole cover out of plywood, woodburning, paint, and plenty of free time. It took a couple days and the pics dont do justice. I'd recommend it as a fun craft project, plus it looks great on display. I only recommend patience and safety with the saw and woodburning! .. '

** You can take a look at the progress pictures of the manhole cover here. I think it's just fantastic! " -- Rose

..>v<

2008-07-13T02:39:00.001-05:00

-->> ..10 months of chaos & a change in direction and a marathon week to complete the final 3 parts of Spaze Caze's battle with the twisted - teddy, The StiTchez. Now the massive adventure of the world's most misunderstood underground Invader is complete.

The following will take you to the original adventure pages for each chapter on t2z, followed by links for the exact same art on DA & FlickR for alternative viewing for those that cannot handle the monsterous terrible2z format. ::

'The StiTchez too :: pt.2 - SHANK..'

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..

-- -- -- --

'The StiTchez too :: pt.3 - Passemeterie ..'

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..

-- -- -- --

' Spaze Caze :: The Endless Epilogues / stigmatatron '

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..

..

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2008-07-10T16:13:00.005-05:00

-->> .. baby, looks who's back !! Karai ..( got it ?! ) ..takes the spot-light on **4Kids' official TMNT blog this week !!

...>v<

2008-07-07T22:10:00.001-05:00

-->> **Ok forums are back ..!!

>v<

2008-07-07T18:06:00.002-05:00

-->> .. Forums are buggin' again. Seems that the cannot connect to the database. I've forwarded the problem to Mikey, hopefully we'll be able to get the issue diagnosed and fixed soon !! Thanks for your patience, folks.

>v<

2008-07-04T17:18:00.001-05:00

.. have a good 4 , EVERYONE !! ..

2008-07-03T23:31:00.007-05:00

-->> ..Before ya get ' BACK TO THE SEWER ' ..
ya better check back with the enemy and remember what they've been up to.. ( which is allot of NO good ).

** The Foot also have a new ' face ' as well.. as they become thefocus of this week's 4kids TMNT Blog !!

--
Danny B. @ the official TMNT's dot COM ::

Yikes! Finally posted the previews for "Tales of the TMNT" **#47 and
***#48.

..>v<

2008-07-01T18:59:00.003-05:00

-->> Today we'll spotlight Squid Kids Ink. and the work of Jason Bischoff & Nate.. ::

"My friend Jason and his business partner (and ex-Playmates sculptor) Nate have a start-up called **Squid Kids Ink. Their site-in-progress features some sculpts of the TMNT here that were rejected by Mirage back in 2006 or so." --Steve Murphy..

.. a classic style with a twist, all their own S.K.I. ..

Check out these beautiful ' animated ' Ultimate Raphael pics that were sent to me a few years ago !! And be sure to see their impressive work after the jump !! ::

** Squid Kids Ink. is right here !! **

..>v<

2008-06-30T01:40:00.003-05:00
-->> ..quick notes on news in the TMNT biz .. ;]

* *

-- Thanks to N.V. for the tip ..

**[ TMNT ] Director Kevin Munroe Talks 'Gatchaman', 'Dead of Night' on Newsarama ..( life after TMNT !! ~t )

-- Dan Berger & the official TMNT site !! :: ** icv2.com has a little article about the NECA B&W TMNT figs here.

- Chris from 4Kids sent us the following two images of Casey Jones for the upcoming "Back to the Sewer" season along with this info about 'em:

"The difference being that the second version is how he will look if there is a spontaneous fight and he just throws his stuff on - and the black t-shirt design will be his gear when he knows he's going into a fight or going on patrol etc."

** Casey Jones version 1

*** Casey Jones version 2

-- TMNT Entity.. killer Comic Archive, directory, and reviews.. !!

** ( Check out Mark's really informative and fun blog here especially if your a newbie to the TMNT Adventure - verse or want a cool TMNA Refresher !! ~ t )

Mark: And if you want to just look at the reviews issue-by-issue instead of scrolling back through updates, check out the Archie Directory.

So since I finally completed my Archie collection, and I own practically every other TMNT comic in existence in one form or another, I figured I'd put my resources to good use and put together a comic guide with individual reviews for each issue.

What I hope to do that'll eventually set it apart from the guide at the official site is to have a hell of a lot of cross-referencing. That way, if you're wondering how one event connects to a previous or future one, or when a certain character appears again, it'll all be handilly located in the "Turtle Tips" section.

I figured I'd start with the Archie series, since I haven't read most of those issues, particularly after #25. What I also hope to accomplish is fit all the specials and minis in-between the issues of the main title where they belong, ordering a coherent timeline much in the vein of my Mirage Continuity Timeline. But that'll have to wait until I get to those issues.

I also intend to add scans of selected pages and panels later on to add some *oomph*, but that'll have to wait since scanning is time-consuming.

For now, I've completed the first TMNT Adventures Miniseries and the first 13 issues of the on-going.

.. "

**Check out Vaugn's Toon accurate Zak the Neutrio custom (( He sez he's workin' on Kala and her little pal next )) !!

.. >v<

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Volume 1. #1 / Fourth printing..pin-up page :: "Ninja - April " by Ryan Brown (( 1985 ))

2008-06-30T01:33:00.001-05:00

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Volume 1. #1 / Fourth printing..pin-up page :: "Ninja - April " by Ryan Brown (( 1985 ))
Originally uploaded by tOkKa
♥ ♥

-->> ..one of the earliest ( if not the first ) depictions of April O'Neil as a fellow master-fighter among the rest of the team.

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2008-06-28T02:12:00.004-05:00

-->> .. **your favourite Mouser Maker, Baxter Stockman is back and is the focus ( with his creations on 4Kid's TMNT Blog This week !!

>v<

2008-06-25T02:57:00.001-05:00

-->> The Terror Bears Return .. !!

7 months in the making & dedicated to the work and memory of Erik Wujcik !!

** Click it here, for those who dare .. !!

.. for Tokka's next big awful adventure !! ..

(( Also included on the page is a gallery of the mostly ' pre- digital ' preliminary work for the characters. I get complaints from time to time that people want to see the work outside the context of the story i am trying to tell, so the raw work is there in a gallery. [[ As well as a suprise for those who can last the terrible adventure !! ]] .. ))

Alternate viewing available on ::

>* FlickR

** DA

*** FA

..>v<

2008-06-22T17:22:00.001-05:00
-->> ** NECA'S OFFICAL ACCOUNCMENT and Word on ::

Revisit 1984 with The Turtles
NECA Releases Images of TMNT Series 1.5 Action Figures
06/20/2008

"Last week, NECAonline revealed the highly anticipated San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black & White Box Set. For those who can't get their hands on one of those 500 sets, don't despair! Today, we're releasing the first official images of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1.5 Action Figures! The single-carded release, due out this August features all the extras found in the Comic Con set, including core weapons, alternate hands, and detailed interlocking bases. Plus, all figures and accessories feature dynamic new Black & White paint and deco, capturing the look and feel of the original 1984 Eastman and Laird comics. We'll reveal more images, including accessories and packaging, as release date draws near, but for now take a look at all four Turtles with their fully assembled display bases. Make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles updates and more!"

..>v<

2008-06-20T19:15:00.002-05:00

-->> Fast Forward Forms in 'Back To The Sewer' Style are the focus of 4Kids' latest TMNT Blog Post. Also the return of an enemy who really Bytes !!

(( ** CLICK HERE ** ))

..>v<

2008-06-19T16:25:00.001-05:00

Erick Wujcik .. January 26, 1951 – June 7, 2008

** SRC ..

'Erick Wujcik .. was an American designer of both role-playing games and computer role-playing games, and co-founder of Palladium Books.'
♥ ♥

"Beloved roleplaying game designer Erick Wujcik passed away Saturday evening, June 7, 2008. He died from complications related to pancreatic and liver cancer. Kathryn Kozora, his sweetheart of nearly 30 years, and other loved ones were at his side.

Erick was diagnosed with cancer in late November 2007, and was given 6-8 weeks to live. True to Erick's indomitable spirit and zest for life, he proved the doctors wrong by lasting more than six months. Most of that time was spent with friends and loved ones.

Erick Wujcik's accomplishments are many.

To the roleplaying game community, Erick is best known for his many RPG games and contributions to Palladium Books, including The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG, several TMNT sourcebooks, After the Bomb RPG and sourcebooks for it, Ninjas & Superspies, Mystic China, Rifts China One and Two, Revised RECON, Wolfen Empire and many others. He is also famous for Amber Diceless, the first truly "diceless" roleplaying game, published under Erick's own label, Phage Press. Erick also published Amberzine and founded Ambercon, a series of conventions celebrating gaming, friendship and the world of Amber, hosted at numerous locations around the world.

Erick Wujcik was also the founder, heart and soul of the Detroit Gaming Center, served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Game Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2003-2008), and worked in the videogame industry for the last several years, including UbiSoft China and most recently, as Senior Game Design/Writer at Totally Games, Novato, California.

Erick Wujcik's greatest accomplishment, however, is his contagious joy for life and love of ideas and imagination that inspired people around the world. Whether they were one of his students at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, fellow game designers, or fans sitting in the audience at a convention or seminar listening to Erick speak, to those who had the pleasure of gaming with Erick (he loved to run games at conventions and everywhere he went), to those who knew him best, they couldn't help but to love him. Even the millions who only knew him through his published works or communicated with him online, considered him a friend.

Erick is survived by Kathyrn Kozora, Kate's granddaughter (his beloved Sara), mother Nora, sister Peggy, his Aunt Mary and Uncle Sam and Nancy, along with dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Erick's last months of life were the same as he had always lived, full of friendship, joy, grace and beauty. He went quietly into the night, like a snowflake falling gently from the heavens."

-- Kevin Siembieda

♥ ♥

-->> ..

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2008-06-18T15:11:00.005-05:00

Gutwallow Returns !!

-->> Official Site .. :: TALES 51 CHECK IT OUT ON THE BOOKS OF THE FUTURE PAGE !! !!

- ** Posted TMNT Volume #11 on the site - read it here.

- Dan B :: " Peter Laird, Jim Lawson and Eric Talbot began the long trek via car to Charlotte, NC this morning to attend the Heroes Con. Michael Dooney and I (Dan Berger) will be flying out tomorrow. We all hope to arrive safe and sound and shoot the summer breeze with those of you who can attend at the show. It's gonna be a blast! "

-- ..Paleo - POWER Vaughn has a review of the latest blast from the past :: Paleo Mini - mutants !! ( ** CLICK )

..also in case ya missed it, the latest in fo on SDCC NECA Exclusive ' NON - CHOMPING ' Mousers.. ( ** CLICK )

..Thanks, Vaughn !!

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2008-06-15T20:04:00.000-05:00

2008-06-13T15:06:00.001-05:00

**From NECA online..

The Turtles: Back in Black & White
NECA Releases Images of TMNT Black & White Box Set Comic Con Exclusive
06/13/2008

This year, NECA took the New York Comic Con by storm with one of our most popular convention exclusives yet, the New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. All 500 exclusive sets are long-gone, but today we're unveiling our latest San Diego Comic Con Exclusive: the San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black & White Box Set! Much like the New York exclusive, this set contains all four Turtles, their complete accessories, and detailed display bases with all-new highly anticipated Black & White paint and deco! San Diego Comic Con will be the first place to pick up the Black & White Turtles anywhere, so be there! As a special bonus, the set will feature a 4" x 6" certificate hand-signed by Peter Laird.
NECAonline is also proud to announce that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman will be appearing at the NECA booth to sign the San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black & White Box Set! Just like the last exclusive box set, this edition will be limited to 500 pieces. We'll be unveiling more details, such as pricing, signing times, and when you can buy your set, as we get closer to San Diego Comic Con's start date of July 24, but for now, take a look at the first images of the Black & White Turtles and the Peter Laird Certificate! As always, make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles updates and more!

**

..guestimation of cost :: around $ 50 ..stay tuned for details

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2008-06-12T16:40:00.002-05:00

-->> **..LARGE and now in CHARGE .. :: Hun takes the big bit out of the 4kids blog this week, check out the skinny on the big hulk as well as his new BTTS design !!

"..Michelangelo and Raphael are here to answer your questions from the Buzz. Click below to listen to what they had to say. Then let us know what you think and if you would like to hear another podcast."

** CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW TMNT PODCAST !!

..more later..

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2008-06-11T17:11:00.004-05:00

-->> Let's spotlight an artist, sculptor, and model builder Vaughn M. introduced me to months ago.

Art Hell :: "..I was first hired by Playmates to help conceptually visualize the Turtles line. I was already an underground comics reader so I was framiliar with the characters. .."

..some of the most classic & fun TMNT characters in your collection have prolly eminated from the work of A.H. .. !!

Check out more of his multimedia work here and the expansive body of Toy related sculpture here @ ** Anaglyph Scupture !!

So fuggin' RAD !!

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2008-06-11T10:40:00.003-05:00

-->>Part iii of Benjamin Ong Pang Kean's TMNT 25 interview set is up.

This time with the low-down from the big man himself:: Mr. Pete Laird.

(( including some interesting notes on a ' HYBRID ' TMnt movie sequal ))

** CLICK HERE for Newsarama !!

-- Found a bit larger image of the B/W NECA Turtle variants yesterday on a Japan Toy site stating that they are :: ** Due in 2008, around July ( ?! )

.. it is possible. Stay tuned as i follow this.

-- Official Site ::

7:00 AM

Will & Dewitt = CW4Kids

7:30 AM

Magi-Nation= CW4Kids

8:00 AM

Viva Pinata = 4Kids

Tom and Jerry Tales = CW4Kids

8:30 AM

Viva Pinata= 4kids

Tom and Jerry Tales= CW4Kids

9:00 AM

TMNT Classic=4kids

Chaotic = CW4Kids

9:30 AM

TMNT Classic= 4kids

The Spectacular Spider-Man= CW4Kids

10:00 AM

Sonic X= 4kids

The Spectacular Spider-Man = CW4Kids

10:30 AM

Dinosaur King = 4kids

TMNT: Fast Forward = CW4Kids

11:00 AM

Kirby Right Back At Ya= 4kids

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX = CW4Kids

11:30 AM

Winx Club = 4kids

The Batman = CW4Kids

Josh "Turtle Kid" Rotunda sent in the following info

** Hi Guys,
Wanted to let you know if you attend the San Diego Comic Con that NECA has an exclusive that we the TMNT fans would love to get our hands on. It is a limited edition set of 3 Mousers. They also come with a base and a manhole cover that says "San Diego" on it. www.toynewsi.com has more details in case anyone wants to know.

2008-06-10T06:47:00.003-05:00

-->> Thanks to A.Modeen for the tip..NEWSARAMA's Part II of the big TMNT Shellebration interviews.

..this time , the spot - light is on STEVE Murphy and the FOREVER WAR.

** CLICK HERE !! **

..>v<

2008-06-09T00:34:00.001-05:00

-->> Splinter goes back and is up front on the most recent entry on the 4Kids TMNT Blog (( ** Click here !! )) !!

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2008-06-05T15:25:00.002-05:00

-->> Special thanks to Joshua for the tip ::

** "TMNT Celebrates 25 Years, I - Dan Berger" on NEWSARAMA ..**CLICK !!

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2008-06-04T06:30:00.003-05:00

-->> ..GLORIOUS !!

..among one of the New Tees showing up @ Hot Topic stores now !!

A couple new Turtle designs as well .. one with Casey Jones as mentioned previously and one i noticed with Leo cutting up some Pizza for the guys ..

** CLICK HERE FOR THE HOT TOPIC SITE and THE NEW T-SHIRT DESIGNS by GIANT !!

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2008-06-04T05:20:00.002-05:00
-->> Grr.. i'm cranky, just like Raph !!

..official site spits n' spats..::

"The mighty Chris from 4Kids has once again sent us some images of character designs for the upcoming "TMNT Back to the Sewers" season - this go 'round we have the new versions of Mikey and Raph and an image of the gang's size comparison chart. As always, click the small image ( TEXT ~t ) to open a larger version in a pop-up window:"

**Mike rotation

**Raph rotation

**Mike

**Raph

**Mike heads

**Raph expressions

**The starting line-up size chart

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CC wrote in to inform us that the Comics Continuum site has reported that "TMNT: Fast Forward" joins The CW 4Kids lineup on Saturday, June 21st.

Ryan wrote in with this info:

' I just wanted to let you know that Hot Topic has updated their TMNT collection. They now have: TMNT key toppers, TMNT beanies, NECA figures, new T-Shirt designs (featuring Bebop & Rocksteady and Casey Jones), TMNT pins, a new sticker, wristbands and the 3-pack of the Ninja Turtle live action movies. Also, iTunes has an album by the DWP Dance Project where they have taken the TMNT theme and turned it into dance music, and a band by the name of "Horse the Band" has covered the original theme song. '

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"Peter Laird found some old photos that he took back in the day of some "first strikes" (intial castings taken from a mold) of the original Playmates Toys TMNT line. This is a neat opportunity to see how much detail went into the sculpts without them being obstructed by the paint jobs (if you think that sort of thing is cool, like we do :) Also included are two really old pix of an über cool early version of Rocksteady (I think this may have been used during the initial pitch between Playmates and Mirage)! Click the thumbnail pix ( TEXT ) to open larger versions in pop-up windows."

**Early Rocksteady

**Rocky and Donny

**Baxter

**Baxter Stockman front

**Baxter 3/4 view

**Casey Jones front

**Casey back

**Fugitoid front

**Fugitoid back

**Leatherhead right

**Leatherhead left

**Mutagen Man front

**Mutagen Man back

**Scumbug front

**Scumbug back

**Triceraton front

**Triceraton left

**Turtlecycle right

**Turtlecycle left

e have sets of the NECA TMNT action figure four pack (the regular store release, not a convention exclusive) available for order via Paypal for U.S. citizens here. Sorry gang - international shipping is getting to be crazy expensive and a royal pain, so we don't plan to ship toys across the border.

** We also have a few sets of the four individual TMNT figures (Leo, Don, Mike and Raph) on hand that are available for U.S. orders for $15.95 each plus shipping ($4.95 shipping for one figure, $7.95 shipping for two figures, $8.50 shipping for three figures or $9.00 shipping for all four figs). If you're interested in these, please contact us via the "fanmail at ninjaturtles.com" e-mail address. We'll sell 'em on a first-come-first-served basis (I didn't put them on the cart page because we don't have very many of 'em, so if there's any interest, they'll probably sell out quickly).

**

"Just a heads up that the "Ninja Tribunal" DVD should be available now at your local Target store. Word from 4Kids is that the Season Two Part 2 set (13 episodes) is scheduled to ship the first week of September."

**

- Courtesy of Steve Murphy ..

-- Via Roseangelo .. ::

"MINI MUTANTS .. WAVE 2 .. NOW SHIPPING .. (( ** CLICK HERE )) !!

**

" **Tales of the TMNT #46 Now Available

Oops, I think I've slacked on posting comic releases lately.

So in case you weren't aware, Tales of the TMNT #46, "Temps" by Dan Berger and Jim Lawson, was released to comic shops last week. This story is set in the middle of the Volume 1 arc "City at War" and is one of the stronger issues of Tales we've seen lately.

If you haven't yet sporked your local comic shop into carrying the title, you can get it direct from Mirage at ninjaturtles.com."

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"Cyber Samurai Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" .. - : In the future fists will fly. (( 1995 ))

2008-06-02T18:21:00.001-05:00

"Cyber Samurai Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" .. - : In the future fists will fly. (( 1995 ))
Originally uploaded by tOkKa
"Cyber Samurai Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" .. - : In the future fists will fly. (( 1995 ))

2008-05-30T08:22:00.002-05:00
-->> Hey, Gang - Greens ..

Mikeys' been on break .. & the Blog interface and FTP with the server went and decided to break as well. So every time i tried to update the news i just kept getting ERROR messages, and no updates were published.

With Mike out.. it's been insane trying to get the communication problem with the server fixed.

I do seem to be doing ok this morning tho' and it seems to be publishing ok. I'll try to have a News Round-up for this weekend.

* *

**Raph's back !! .. on the 4Kids TMNT Blog !! ( CLICK IT !! )

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2008-05-23T04:31:00.001-05:00

-->> Michelangelo's ' TURN ' on the ** 4kids TMNT Blog.

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2008-05-22T07:19:00.004-05:00

-->> TMNT - BTS Klunk ..courtesy of 4Kids and tOkKa's Super Sleuth :: Putrescent

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2008-05-20T10:11:00.008-05:00

-->> ..Courtesy of Steve Murphy .. >v<

2008-05-17T19:41:00.000-05:00

-- ** 4Kids' TMNT blog has the focus on Donatello, Past, Present and Fast Forward. ( And a peek at the B.T.T.S. stylin' !! ) ..

-->> ** Image courtesy of Pete Laird !! Check it out !!

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2008-05-15T13:37:00.001-05:00

"Dig this naked mole rat bad guy, part of Playmates Toys' fall 2008 Sub Sewer line."
--Steve Murphy

..also ..

** "Jake Boy Slim (aka writer Jake Black) posted a few sneak peek pages of Tales #47 over at his blog today. Check it out!"

* *

-->> ..

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2008-05-14T01:54:00.000-05:00

♥ ♥

-->> ..
A dream Project..and one of my favourite Donatello guises of all time.

The classic "RISING SUN" costume for everyone's favourite Braniac Bruiser:: Donnie T. !!

The biggest mash up and monster match up made in hell :

Snapper - Vs. - NECA TMNT..

.. and the result in the big battle is one that Stump & the CUSTOM ACTION FIGURE Officials at the Intergalactic Wrestling Federation is gonna make 'em puke TMNT Puddin' Pies !!

**CLICK HERE FOR THE MONSTER GALLERY ON T2z, STEP INTO THE RING IF YOU DARE !!

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©2008 tOkKa,terrible2z.com ..all other elements © their much respected owners..please respect the copyrights..

2008-05-11T17:22:00.000-05:00

2008-05-11T15:49:00.003-05:00
-->> ..quick Mom's day Round-up !!

-- ****4Kids TMNT Blog update ( Focus on Leo's Style this past week ) ..!!

-- Dan Berger @ the official site ::

Mirage is switching phone companies tomorrow - this may have a negative effect on our e-mail and possibly even this web site - so if we go missing for a few days, it's only because we're switching service providers (it's nothing involving the Foot Clan). Hopefully you won't notice, but if ya do, now ya know whassup.

Mike sent in the following info:

--"Just as a head's up: Wizard Magazine did a "The 200 Greatest Characters of All Time" feature in their most recent issue and Raphael came in at #111 (ahead of the likes of Mary Jane Watson, Galactus and Ra's Al Ghul). Arguaby should have been higher than many of the characters listed 1-110, but there are more important things to argue about in life! Thought the fans may be proud of Raph!"

-- ( Again **)

***..all of "The Lost Episodes" will eventually be available to watch on the 4Kids web site via this page: http://www.4kids.tv/videos - the first episode is up now and a new episode will be added every Friday!

-- ***** Books of the Future update for September.

-- ****Added some more Ninja Tribunal character art to the Art Gallery page (the four Mystic TMNT, Master Splinter, Ancient One, Demonic Shredder and his Nightmare Horse).

..
(( At the moment i type this, the official is pretty much down, give it a few hours and check back as they move servers. Hopefully everything will be back shortly. ~t ))

-- FINALLY FROM Rose ::

** CHECK OUT INFO ON THE TMNT 4 MOVIE THAT NEVER WAS !! CLICK IT!! **

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2008-05-07T14:53:00.001-05:00

" Please check it out and be sure to bookmark **PALblog! " ..
-- Steve Murphy

**

-->> !!

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2008-05-03T17:16:00.002-05:00
-->> The big buz is in the Turtle's sub-brand logo set for fall of '08 !!

-- ..Via 4Kids - TMNT Blog.., ** Click for a whole lot more, including the various stages of out fave Pizza-power couple.. April & Casey !!

- Official Site spots.. ::

-- **Posted the preview for "Tales of the TMNT" #46.

-- Dan B. ::

"Below is the summer broadcasting schedule for the TMNT cartoon - well, most of it - more on that later. Tomorrow is the final episode of the apocalyptic "Ninja Tribunal" season. 4Kids will be running repeats from season one beginning on May 10, so this summer presents another chance to relive the 2K3 Turtles magic (with commercials included ;) one more time before season seven kicks in. Speaking of which, we're not sure when season seven will officially kick in yet (probably not until the second or third week of September), so what's going to air From August 9 up to the debut of the new season is undecided at the moment - we'll fill you in as soon as we get the scoop!"

DATE EPISODE May 10, 2008 #1 - Things Change

May 17, 2008 #2 - A Better Mousetrap

May 24, 2008 #3 - Attack of the Mousers

May 31, 2008 #10 - The Shredder Strikes, Part 1

June 7, 2008 #11 - The Shredder Strikes, Part 2

June 14, 2008 #13 - Notes from the Underground, Part 1

June 21, 2008 #14 - Notes from the Underground, Part 2

June 28, 2008 #15 - Notes from the Underground, Part 3

July 5, 2008 #17 - The Shredder Strikes Back, Part 1

July 12, 2008 #18 - The Shredder Strikes Back, Part 2

July 19, 2008 #21 - Return to New York, Part 1

July 26, 2008 #22 - Return to New York, Part 2

August 2, 2008 #23 - Return to New York, Part 3

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2008-05-01T09:09:00.003-05:00

Official TMNT site spots and the offical announcment from Heavy Metal about Eastman & Biz's final Turtle Masterpeice .::

I thought I'd spread the word that the TMNT "Bodycount" mini-series is back! I just saw an ad in this month's HEAVY METAL magazine (from owner Kevin Eastman), and they are now selling a new edition of the collected "Bodycount" mini-series from Image Comics, where Raphael and Casey Jones find themselves in the middle of a vicious gang war.

Cover price is $16.95 for this 100-page action adventure showcasing the talents of Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley. As many people already know, this series is extremely violent and is intended only for adults. Can't let the younger TMNT fans read this one! ;)

You can order it by sending $16.95 plus $4.00 shipping to:

HEAVY METAL
100 North Village Avenue, Suite 12
Rockville Center, NY
11570

** Alternately.. click here to pre-order..!!

** Shipping is at the end of may !!

" In Kevin Eastman's last major work on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" he teamed up with Simon Bisley to spin a "John Woo" inspired story featuring Raphael and Casey Jones.
In this one hundred page action packed adventure, often called the longest running gunfight in comics, Casey and Raphael find them selves caught-up in the middle of an international family murder revenge assassination plot, complete with gansters, thugs, secret agents, double agents, armies of Kevlar covered swat teams, resistance warriors, and more spent shell casings that the D-Day invasion. "

**

- You can now read ** Leonardo #1 is posted ( this is a 2 - part story ..first part leading into #10 ) ..***TMNT volume One #10 on the site .. ..

- On a related note of Heavy Metal ..

Eastman, Talbot, and Bizley's other classic 1988's MELTING POT is available for download now for free on H.M. !!

** NOTE:: This comic is very violent with heavy sexual overtones, ect. THIS IS NOT A TALE FOR YOUNGER FANS OR THE SQUEEMISH !! 18 and up .. - **

** ** ** CLICK HERE for MELTING POT ** ** **

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2008-04-29T18:13:00.002-05:00

N Y C C - TMNT Exclusive set ..Second Chance !!

Via Steve Murphy ::

".. There are 12 sets available. I guess the way to do this is for everyone who is interested in purchasing one NYCC exclusive NECA set (limit one per person) to email me at fanmail@ninjaturtles.com. Please address your subject line as "5TH TURTLE NYCC NECA CONTEST." I will accept those emails until Wednesday April 30 4PM EST. I will then print them all out, mix 'em up, and randomly chose 12. I will then contact each winner on Monday, May 5 with payment details. I'll ship anywhere in the world but take no responsibility for orders placed outside North America. In your email be sure to include your snail-mail address.

Oh, and I will only accept PayPal.

The cost is the same as if you purchased the set at NYCC: $50. US. Plus shipping. I will ship via UPS Ground within the US. International shipping costs and delivery methods will be worked out with those international winners.

Thank you and good luck"

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2008-04-25T11:32:00.000-05:00

"Hey all you "niche blog" readers, here's a ** link to a nice opening salvo piece in PR Week magazine re our 25th anniversary shell-ebration PR campaign." --Steve Murphy

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2008-04-23T19:39:00.004-05:00

-->> ..via the offical site and Dan B. ::

- *Finally updated the current series DVD page with info about Season Two Part 1 and Ninja Tribunal!

- "We had a great time at the New York Comic Con this past weekend! It was totally awesome hanging with those of you that were able to make the trek and we thank you all for a totally wonderful experience! Peter Laird signed all 500 copies of the now sold-out NECA exclusive four pack in just a hair over two hours! The NECA set was a huge hit with everyone (the line for Peter's signing was LONG) and it looks ultra cool! A few signed box sets have already been spotted on eBay.com if anyone is interested in going the online auction route to try to get one.

**Speaking of which, I've posted pix of the exclusive NYCC set here!

- *** As you may have noticed, I've added a new banner ad on the right. Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Steve Lavigne, Michael Dooney and I (Dan Berger) will be signing at That's Entertainment in Worcester in two weeks - click ..for more info! "

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