TMNT: Casey & April #3 - Variant Cover Guide

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New Comic Book Day!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Irene Koh.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Marley Zarcone.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

TMNT 2012, Episode 3.22 "The Creeping Doom"

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New episodes continue Sunday! Woohoo!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 3.22 "The Creeping Doom"
An accident occurs, and Donnie's intelligence is affected by it.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

TMNT Amazing Adventures #1 - Variant Cover Guide

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Booyakasha! It's the first issue of the relaunch of IDW's animated TMNT series, now titled TMNT: Amazing Adventures!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Jon Sommariva.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Andy Suriano.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

IDW TMNT #49 - Variant Cover Guide

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New comic book day! Check out a preview!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Jason Howard.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover C

Cover C: Kevin Eastman.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

TMNT 2012, Episode 3.21 "Attack of the Mega Shredder!"

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New episodes continue tomorrow! Woohoo!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 3.21 "Attack of the Mega Shredder!"
Leo enters Shredder's lair solo and encounters the hugest mutant threat he's ever seen.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

TMNT 2012, Episode 3.20 "Tale of the Yokai"

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New episodes continue this Sunday! Woohoo!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 3.20 "Tale of the Yokai"
The turtles head to the past by mistake, and while there, they encounter a familiar group of ninjas.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

2D Animated "Half-Shell Heroes" Special to Air in November

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Through IGN, Nickelodeon has announced that they will air a special one-hour 2D animated special, "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past." The special will feature the TMNT and supporting cast in the style of the Playmates Toys Half-Shell Heroes figures.

From IGN:
Told in the style of Playmates' Half-Shell Heroes action figure line, the storyline finds the Turtles going back in time to the Jurassic Era, where they encounter friendly dinosaurs from the past and dangerous aliens from the future who have a nefarious plan of their own. However, things get even more complicated when Triceritons, Bebop and Rocksteady show up!

Random House will also be publishing a "Blast to the Past" tie-in book, due in stores in September. "Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past" will air on Nickelodeon Sunday, November 22.

TMNT 2012, Episode 3.19 "Turtles in Time"

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FINALLY! After way too long of a hiatus, new episodes begin to air starting this Sunday! Oh, and can you say... Renet!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 3.19 "Turtles in Time"
The turtles travel through time because of an apprentice's actions, and they must unite to combat Time Master Savanti Romero.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time Sunday. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Nickelodeon Universe to Open "Shredder's Mutant Masher" Ride in November

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In a press release today, Mall of America in Bloomington, MN announced that a new thrill ride, Shredder's Mutant Masher, will open in the Nickelodeon Universe theme park in November, 2015.

The skyline of Nickelodeon Universe is about to drastically change with the addition of Shredder’s Mutant Masher. This new ride is a 5,000-square-foot interactive attraction, sending riders through a unique “mutation” experience in addition to the pulse pounding thrill ride experience.

Upon entering the queue, riders will begin the mutation experience by stepping into a mad-scientist-like lab where they pass hazardous material containers and remnants of past mutant experiments. All are props of course, contributing to the immersive Shredder narrative. The ride itself functions as a giant pendulum, spinning and swinging riders more than 50 feet in the air.  When the ride is finished, the “mutation” is complete. Riders will have the opportunity to view their mutant photo, complete with horns, bug-eyes and other super-imposed features. Photos will be available for purchase.

Taking the place of the recently retired Danny Phantom’s Ghost Zone, Shredder’s Mutant Masher will also include retail space featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles merchandise and other Nickelodeon products. This is the second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed ride to open in Nickelodeon Universe, joining the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock ride that opened in spring 2012.

IDW TMNT #48 - Variant Cover Guide

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Another week, another new comic book day!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

Cover C

Cover D

Cover C: David Lafuente.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Cover D: Ryan Brown.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop..

TMNT: Casey & April #2 - Variant Cover Guide

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Whew! It's been two weeks since Comic-Con started and I'm almost mentally caught up with the real world. I'll be posting summaries of the highlights from the show in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned! Until then, go visit your comic shop and pick up Casey & April #2 today!

Check out a preview!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Irene Koh.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Jennifer L. Myer.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

TMNT Guide to Comic-Con 2015

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Comic-Con is almost here! As usual, Ninja Pizza will have a front row seat to the event and will be providing live updates throughout the weekend. Below the a list of all items and events that may be of interest to TMNT fans. Am I missing something? Please leave a comment or send an email to let me know!

Please keep in mind that everything listed here is subject to schedule changes and availability.

Will you be at the show? I might need help covering the IDW panel on Saturday. Email me if you'd be willing to help and we can make arrangements.

The best way to follow me during the show is on Facebook and/or Twitter.

PANELS:

Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Friday - 11:45am, Room 6A

Secrets of the ooze are revealed by the mutated minds making Nickelodeon's hit animated series. Moderated by the Internet's biggest fanboy, Andre Meadows (a.k.a. BlackNerd), the panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman as they provide sneak peeks into Season 4 and discuss the epic and bizarre adventures in store for the four talking turtles. Also on hand will be the extraordinary and talented voice actors of the TMNT world: Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), and more special guests. Booyakasha!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Toys and Action Figures

Friday - 2:00pm, Room 9
Join the mutants behind the hit toy line for over 25 years. "Team Green" marketers and designers showcase what's new and next with TMNT master toy licensee Playmates Toys.

TMNT: The Big Panel

Saturday - 1:00pm, Room 25ABC
Join IDW editor Bobby Curnow, writer Tom Waltz, and a very special guest for a look back at the past four years of TMNT comics and a sneak peek at what is to come with new announcements and art.

SIGNINGS:

Kevin Eastman

TBA
Kevin WILL NOT be setup at the Heavy Metal booth this year. Check the IDW booth for expected signing announcements.

Michael Dooney

Artists' Alley - Booth #BB-14
Find him here all weekend, selling prints and taking commissions.

EXCLUSIVES:

Nickelodeon - Booth #4113

11" Metal Mutants Leonardo - $50

8" Loyal Subjects Jumbo Leonardo

3" Loyal Subjects Original Comic 4-Pack

IDW Publishing - Booth #2743

TMNT: Casey & April #1 Convention Exclusive Cover - $5, limited to 300

TMNT #44 Covers A & B Signed by Kevin Eastman - $40 (set), limited to 50

Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles - Booth #2607

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates Comic-Style B&W Box Set - $20

Funko - Booth #5341

Pop! Tees: TMNT Skyline Group

The Loyal Subjects - Booth #5050

Stealth Edition TMNT Action Vinyls - $59.99, limited to 500

Battle Tested TMNT Action Vinyls - $59.99, limited to 500

Monogram - Booth #3645

TMNT 3D Foam Collector Key Ring Set - $45, limited to 500

Factory Entertainment - Booth #2647

TMNT Monochrome Raphael Sai Kevin Eastman Signature Edition Prop Replica - $350, limited to 100

EVENTS:

San Diego Comic Art Gallery - Kevin Eastman Art Exhibition

Special Convention hours!

Hop-Con 3.0: The w00tstout Festival

July 8, 8pm

Beer-tasting event, 21+ (buy tickets here)
$25 donation above ticket cost receives a limited edition Kevin Eastman art print

IDW TMNT #47 - Variant Cover Guide

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New comic book day! Check out a preview!

And San Diego Comic-Con starts a week from today! Ninja Pizza's annual complete TMNT guide to Comic-Con will be published on Monday (or sooner). And during the con, follow Ninja Pizza on Facebook and Twitter to get updates as they happen!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Mateus Santolouco.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover.

Cover C

Cover C: Valerio Schiti.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

TMNT New Animated Adventures #24 - Variant Cover Guide

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It's a good news/bad news kind of new comic book day. The bad news is that today's issue of TMNT New Animated Adventures is the last is the series. However, fans of the Nickelodeon TMNT universe can take comfort in knowing that a new series set in that universe, called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Amazing Adventures, will be launching in August.

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Dario Brizuela.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Patrick Parnell.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

Kidney Transplant Fund for Ernie Reyes Jr.

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Ernie and Roseangelo, circa 2009.

If you haven't yet heard, with the help of his sister, Ernie Reyes Jr. has launched a GoFundMe campaign in an effort to raise money to help pay for a needed kidney transplant.

Ernie is most known to TMNT fans for his role as Keno the pizza delivery boy in TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze. He was also Donatello's stunt double in the very first TMNT movie.

In recent months, Ernie has been undergoing dialysis treatment three times a week due to a failed kidney. The target fundraising goal is $75,000, and amazingly supporters have already raised over $50,000 toward that goal. Every little bit helps, so if you have something to spare, even if it's only $5, I encourage you to support Ernie and his family.

Donate now!

TMNT: Casey & April #1 - Variant Cover Guide

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This week brings us the first part of the four-issue Casey and April mini-series.

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Irene Koh.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Faith Erin Hicks.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

Cover C

Cover D

Cover C: Brent Peeples.
Retailer exclusive. Available from Hastings.

Cover D: Joe Eisma.
Convention exclusive. Available at San Diego Comic-Con.

TMNT Color Classics Vol. 3 #6 - Variant Cover Guide

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IDW's "Color Classics" Volume 3 continues with Part 4 of "City at War."

Cover A

Cover A: A.C. Farley.
Regular cover.

Win a Walk-On Role in the TMNT Movie Sequel

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In partnership with Omaze.com, you can now enter to win a visit to the TMNT 2 movie set and a walk-on role in the movie.

http://www.omaze.com/experiences/turtles

To enter, you simply have to make a donation to the Charlotte and Gwenyth Gray Foundation to Cure Batten Disease. At each donation level, you will receive 10 entries per dollar.

You can also receive one free entry in the random drawing by filling out this form.

San Diego Comic Art Gallery Opening Reception with IDW and Kevin Eastman

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IDW Publishing & Kevin Eastman invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the San Diego Comic Art Gallery on Friday, June 5th between 5PM and 9PM. This event will be part of NTC at Liberty Station's Friday Night Liberty. For more information on all of the events, visit http://www.ntclibertystation.com/what.php.

The San Diego Comic Art Gallery will start off with a bang with an exciting exhibit of the prolific work of San Diego resident Kevin Eastman, the co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Featuring numerous highlights from the very first Turtle sketch to the most recent comic book cover, fans get a first-hand look into the creation of a pop culture sensation. Barracks 3, First Floor.

TMNT Mutanimals #4 - Variant Cover Guide

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New comic book day, part 2!

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Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Andy Kuhn.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Ben Bates.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

TMNT New Animated Adventures #23 - Variant Cover Guide

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New comic book day!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Dario Brizuela.
Regular cover.

Cover B: Elsa Charretier.
Subscription variant cover; distributed to those who subscribe to TMNT through their local comic shop.

TMNT/Ghostbusters Director’s Cut - Variant Cover Guide

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Ok, so there are no variant covers for this one, but it's something you might want to pick up when stop in at your local comic shop this week.

From Previews:
The cross-over smash from 2014 returns in the form of a Director’s Cut Edition! Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, and Dan Schoening all give behind-the-scenes testimony detailing the creation of the story, and reveal all of the Easter eggs hidden in each issue! The perfect book for any fan of TMNT or Ghostbusters!

Cover A

Cover A: Dan Schoening.
Regular cover.