Chalkin' It Up!

Just sharing some of the sweet sidewalk chalk drawing myself and my kids did over the weekend! Dobby, Michelangelo, Donatello and Slimer are now immortalized on our patio...until it rains or my son hits them with the hose!

Game Players Magazine

I think this Friday I may post some images from inside this old video game magazine? What do you think?

NECA Classic Ninja Turtles

Didn't really have too much time to plan out anything new for this week to blog about, so I figured I would just show off some of my favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures in my collection. The NECA produced TMNT figures from 2008. These figures were created to mimic their original appearance in the early 80s Mirage Studios comic books. I think they did a pretty good job of that. From what I've seen they were released several different ways. As a Black & White variant box set, standard card backed figures and the tube figures you will see below. The sculpting is excellent and I love the little details you can see in each figure. These were done by a true fan and I am glad I made them part of my ever growing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection! Now on to the photos!!!

(Black & White Box Set Back)

(Donatello)

 (Leonardo)

 (Michelangelo)

 (Raphael)

(Tube Packaging Back)

NECA Black & White

Just showing off these RADICAL Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures by NECA! An EXCELLENT part of my TMNT collection!

Comic Book Pick 4/15/20

This week the comic book I am most excited to read is...

Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Once again there are no new releases hitting local comic shops this week due to Covid-19, so I decided this would be a great time to catch up on some books I have not read yet. This week I am going to pull back the pages of IDW's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mini-Series. This is a team-up that fans have been clamoring to happen for years! Did I just say "clamoring"? That's how excited I am to read this! Have you read this title yet? If so, share your thoughts in the comments below. 

Comic Cach Up!

Gonna catch up on some reading this afternoon! Anyone read Power Rangers/Ninja Turtles yet?

HAPPY EASTER!

Hope everyone had a HAPPY EASTER yesterday. It was a little different for us, but we still made it fun for the kids.

It Came From The Attic: Part III

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Valentines

Well, here we go, one last time! Staying with my Mom at my childhood home for a few weeks brought back a ton of memories and nostalgia, but looking through all the totes of stuff I own that have been stored in her attic really kicked those feelings into high gear. Today I will share a few of these TMNT items I have saved for decades with you.These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Valentines are from the early 90s and there actually were still a few uncut cards left in the box. Was I the only one who picked out my favorite Valentine card from the box and gave it to myself? Also, why don't they include "Teacher's cards" on packages anymore? What up with that?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pencil 

I remember getting this from a local Hallmark store back in the mid-90s. It was quite a tough decision on which Turtle to pick. I usually go with my favorite, Donatello, but this time I went with Leonardo. Not sure why? I remember my Mom bought it for me to use for schoolwork, but it was used sparingly since this thing was like gold to me!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Burger King Toy

I remember these being a big deal on the playgrounds back when they hit Burger King in 1989. This was right before the movie came out at the height of Turtle-mania! I even remember them previewing the TMNT movie in their BK Kids Club Adventures Magazine!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Handheld Game

This bodacious Konami handheld game came out in 1989. That was the same year Nintendo introduced the Gameboy to America. Even though these LCD handheld games were fun, the Gameboy came along and they became an afterthought. Before that time though, these games were the only way you could play your favorite games on the go. This Turtles game was a little tricky, but it definitely killed a few hours while on those family road trips during spring break! 

Topps Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Card Set

This set was released by Topps in 1989. This was the first set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cards ever released and contained 88 base cards, 11 stickers and 22 Mirage Studios Art cards. This set was special because it was the only way you could get these Mirage cards that featured artwork from the original comics. Each card was also given an upgrade from their standard release and came with a glossy finish. This is a very cool set that I am glad is in my collection!

Leonardo Cyber Samurai Action Figure

A lot of people did not care for the Cyber Samurai Turtles, I on the other hand liked the futuristic take on our heroes in green. This series of figures came with the 4 Turtle brothers, Bebop, Rocksteady and Shredder. The figures by Playmates were also accompanied by a 5 part comic story that started in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures published by Archie comics with #62. Check them out in all their radical glory in the commercial below! COWABUNGA!!!!

Coming Out of Their Shells!

In a surprise move the Turtles are back for a one night only encore! Almost forgot to have my kids watch the "Coming Out of Their Shells" tour on VHS!

Anime Turtles

It's the final night of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie marathon. We will be viewing this TMNT Anime movie tonight. It's been a long time since I've watched it. Any ideas for more TMNT movies we could watch this week? Let me know!

Blast To The Past

Winding down the TMNT movie/specials marathon this week. Today we have the Half-shell Heroes: Blast To The Past animated special on the docket. Would have been cool if they did a follow up considering the cliffhanger at the end.

Turtles Forever

Batman vs. TMNT was AWESOME! Now on to the Turtles Forever special tonight! The marathon is almost over!

Batman/TMNT

Watched both Michael Bay Ninja Turtles films this past weekend. The kids agreed that the stories were okay, but the Turtles looked weird! Tonight we will be viewing Batman vs. TMNT for the first time! I know this will ROCK!!!!

It Came From The Attic: Part II

"Neighborhood Watch" Drawing

Well, here we go again! Staying with my Mom at my childhood home for a few weeks brought back a ton of memories and nostalgia, but looking through all the totes of stuff I own that have been stored in her attic really kicked those feelings into high gear. Today I will share a few of these items I have saved for decades with you. It's no secret that I love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but in the 90s I was a fan of a lot of independent comic book characters. This drawing I did showcases some of those faves like Usagi Yojimbo, Shi, Cerebus, The Tick, Flaming Carrot, Bone and Scud. Man, I wish I still had time to draw. I guess I will just have to find that time!

Michael Bay TMNT 1 & 2

Taking a break from TMNT movies tonight since the kids want to watch "Onward" on Disney+. The marathon will continue this weekend though with a double feature of Michael Bay's Ninja Turtles movies!

TMNT

Watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III last night and it was unanimous between me and the fam that this was our least favorite of the original trilogy. We didn't hate it, just wasn't our fave. Tonight the trilogy is continued in the criminally underrated TMNT from 2007!

TMNT 3

Watched TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze last night and it was outstanding as usual. Tonight we continue the original Trilogy with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III!