New TMNT Figures Launching in the UK Nov. 24

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While the new Nickelodeon TMNT figures are not scheduled to launch in the UK until December 1, several toys stores will be holding special launch events a week early, on November 24.

Midco Toy Planet
Event will feature an appearance by a TMNT character, as well as an opportunity to purchase the (not-so-Comic-Con-exclusive) Night Shadow Leonardo figure (pictured left - only 100 available).

The event starts at 9am, local time.

Location:
Midco Toy Planet
174 South Mall Westfield Centre
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2AZ

Forbidden Planet
The store will be handing out a special TMNT goody bag to early shoppers (supplies are limited - get there early!), as well as also offering the Night Shadow Leonardo figure for sale and TMNT graphic novels signed by Kevin Eastman.

The event runs from 9:30am-1:00pm. Get full details.

Location:
Forbidden Planet
38 Priory Queensway
Birmingham, B4 7LA

Hamleys Toy Shop
Breakfast pizza will be served, starting at 8:30am, along with freebies and face painting. The store itself will open at 9:30am, with more competitions and giveaways happening throughout the day.

Full event details.

Location:
Hamleys Toy Shop
188-196 Regent St.
London W1B 5BT

First Look at 2013 TMNT Toys from Playmates

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Toy News International has posted a sneak peek of some images of new TMNT action figures and toys we can expect to see for sale next year from Playmates Toys.

The new assortment features the four Turtles in some sort of stupid outfits, Baxter Stockman, Snakeweed, some new vehicles, a pizza box that unfolds to reveal a playset, deluxe "Flinger" Turtles, and a few other things.

Frankly, I find myself extremely disappointed with what we see here. Playmates actually went to the trouble of making new Turtles sculpts that more closely reflect the designs of the series, and they still covered them in stupid costumes. Really, Playmates? Have all the complaints about this tired and outdated strategy of yours really fallen on deaf ears? How far are we from the return of Music Turtles?

The new sculpts are actually quite adorable. I would love to buy and display them! BUT I REFUSE TO BUY TURTLES IN STUPID THEME COSTUMES. These new Turtles should just have their traditional gear. Those figures would be awesome.

Ugh. I might buy the baby turtles, but otherwise I'll be spending my money next year actually learning karate.

TMNT 2012, Episode 9: "The Gauntlet"

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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 9: The Gauntlet
April's incarcerated dad gets a message to her, so she and the turtles set out to rescue him and prevent a bomb from exploding.

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

TMNT 2012, Episode 8: "Never Say Xever"

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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 8: Never Say Xever
Leonardo regrets showing kindness to Xever, who's turning noodle-shop owners into hostages.

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

IDW TMNT Color Classics #6 - Variant Cover Guide

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The color reprint of TMNT Vol. 1 #6 is in shops today!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Peter Laird (color).
Regular cover.

Cover B: Peter Laird (black and white).
Retailer exclusive cover for Jetpack Comics.
This cover is available from Jetpack Comics.

Election Day is About Parties

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As TMNT fans, I think we can all agree that there's only one party worth voting for. (But please, no anchovies.)

TMNT 2012, Episode 7: "Monkey Brains"

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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 7: Monkey Brains
Donatello and April look for a missing scientist, but instead they find a psychic monkey at the center of a conspiracy.

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