TMNT 2012, Episode 5: "I This His Name is Baxter Stockman"

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Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 5: I This His Name is Baxter Stockman
The turtles sneak out and encounter Baxter Stockman, an insane inventor sporting mechanical armor.

Fun fact: An animatic of this script was created to serve as the "pilot" for the show.

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

TMNT Artists to Appear at Paint & Pixel Festival Tomorrow

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Several Mirage Studios TMNT artists will be appearing at the Paint & Pixel Festival in Northampton, MA, tomorrow, October 20, 2012.

Artists scheduled to be in attendance are Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Michael Dooney, Dan Berger, and possibly Eric Talbot.

According to Peter's Laird's blog, he will be selling a portfolio of non-TMNT prints titled "Treefaces: Five Prints of Drawings of Trees With Faces." He will also be happy to sign any TMNT items that you bring with you.

Get complete event information!

TMNT Float to Debut in 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Nickelodeon has released the above concept art for their planned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float.

From the press release:

"Millions of families around the country will come together for the annual tradition of watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and we couldn't be more thrilled to once again partner with Macy's to bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life," said Pam Kaufman, chief marketing officer, Nickelodeon Group. "Our new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series has really struck a chord with fans and this spectacular float will offer them an exciting Nickelodeon entertainment experience."

This is the first time ever the TMNT will have a dedicated float in the parade. They have, however, appeared in the parade before, though it was no where near as elaborate.

The TMNT last appeared in the parade in either 2008 or 2009, when the 4Kids Turtles costumes walked the route. However, these Turtles did not make it to the TV broadcast.

The 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs nationwide on NBC, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, from 9am-12pm in all time zones.

LEGO TMNT Event in NYC Tomorrow!

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When: Saturday, October 13: 10am - 8pm
Where: The LEGO Store at Rockefeller Center

Visit the LEGO Store at Rockefeller Center tomorrow for a special Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event! The store will be offering a special sneak peak at the new TMNT LEGOs, set to launch on January 1, 2013.

Plus, be one of the first 300 people to visit the LEGO Store (Rockefeller Center) dressed as your favorite Ninja Turtle and receive a free exclusive minifigure!

Complete event info from LEGO.com.

If anyone goes... I'll trade you a poster signed by Kevin Eastman for one of those minifigures. :)

TMNT 2012, Episode 4: "New Friend, Old Enemy"

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Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 4: New Friend, Old Enemy
Michaelangelo befriends a prominent martial artist on a social-networking site, but he's unaware of his new pal's close connection to Shredder.

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

TMNT LEGOs Announced at New York Comic Con

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LEGO has announced that they have acquired the rights to produce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO sets, and will be unveiling the first set today at 3pm EST at New York Comic Con.

The first set being announced is pictured above.

Product Info:
The Shellraiser Street Chase - 79104
$59.99
Piece Count: 620
Minifigures: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dogpound, Foot Soldier, Kraang Droid

And a look at all of the components of this set is below.

This is definitely exciting news for TMNT and LEGO fans! Keep watch for more news and pictures to come out of New York Comic Con!

TMNT Guide to New York Comic Con

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New York Comic Con starts today! Unfortunately Ninja Pizza is not there, so I'll be watching from online to see if any breaking TMNT news happens. However, for the people who are there, there are a few TMNT sights to see.

This is the best compilation of TMNT-related people and events happening at the Con. However, I'm not an expert on this Con so there may be something that I've missed. If you know of something that should be added, please add a comment!

And if anyone is going and snags some extra TMNT swag, e-mail me and I'll trade you for some TMNT swag from San Diego Comic-Con. :D

Panels:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Friday, October 12 - 6:45-7:45pm
Go Green! With the Lean, Mean, Ninja Team – Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Experience Nickelodeon’s FIRST EVER Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle New York Comic-Con panel as Executive Producers Ciro Nieli (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!) and Peter Hastings (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Catscratch, Animaniacs) discuss the new series, reveal development art and give fans a sneak peek at the series’ next episode. Prepare to be Shell-Shocked!
Location: 1E13

They are not listed, but I *think* Rob Paulsen and/or Sean Astin may also be showing up for the above panel.

IDW Publishing
Saturday, October 13 - 12:30-1:30pm
2012 has been a huge year for IDW. Join Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, with very special guests Andy Diggle, J.K. Woodward, Fred Van Lente and Mike Johnson for inside information on what else is in the works! Announcements, excitement, gossip, prizes and Q&A!
Location: 1A21

Artists' Alley:

Dario Brizuela
Dario worked on Tales of the TMNT Vol. 2, as well as some of the 2007 TMNT Leonardo prequel comic book. He also does licensing art and comic art for other series. He will be taking commissions, as well as selling an AMAZING print featuring the 2012 Nickelodeon Turtles (pictured right)!
Booth C13

David Petersen
David has done covers for IDW's recent TMNT Mirco-Series comic books. At San Diego Comic-Con, he took limited commissions and had original art for sale (no TMNT art, however).
Booth C18

Erik Larsen
Erik is a co-founder of Image Comics and was behind the publishing of TMNT Vol. 3.
Booth R9

Khary Randolf
Khary worked on the TMNT 4Kids series where he provided a substantial amount of licensing art.
Booth CC2

Michael Dooney
Mike is one of the all-time great TMNT artists. He typically has prints and sketch books for sale, and takes commissions at a range of prices.
Booth S6

Ross Campbell
Ross provided cover art for the old Raphael: Bad Moon Rising comic mini-series, as well as cover and interior art for the recent IDW TMNT Micro-Series #4: Leonardo comic book. He is apparently giving away FREE TMNT prints, in addition to having other stuff for sale. E-mail me if you can snag an extra print!
Booth R8B