Prime 1 Studio Debuts 1990 TMNT Movie Statues at Tokyo Wonder Festival

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Hey, everyone! Forgive me for a bunch of delayed reporting that is going to be coming your way in upcoming days. I took a little vacation and am now just getting back into the swing of things. And with Toy Fair happening in New York, plus other events, there's quite a bit of news to share!

Let's start with these pretty impressive 1/4 scale statues from Prime 1 Studio, which were on display recently in Tokyo at Wonder Festival. Of course, the really exciting thing about these is that they're based on the 1990 movie costumes by Jim Henson.

Prime 1 Studio has previously offered 1/4 scale statues of the 2014 movie Turtles, at a MSRP of $699-$749. These new statues will most likely be similarly priced, so they are definitely an investment. But if you are looking to add these to your collection, watch for them later this year from retailers such as Sideshow Collectibles.

Photos: itakon.it

New "TMNT 2: Out of the Shadows" Commercial Airs During Super Bowl 50

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As was expected, a new commercial for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows" has aired during the Super Bowl 50 broadcast. Check it out below!


The spot featured our first glimpse of Kraang!

IDW Launches TMNT Board Game on Kickstarter

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Yesterday, IDW launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the launch of their new TMNT tabletop game, "Shadows of the Past." Gameplay details are still forthcoming, but is designed for 2-5 players ages 12 and up. The game is set in the IDW TMNT universe, and each game should last between 60–90 minutes.

Click here to support the campaign!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past will feature story content from the hit ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IDW comic. Featuring a lasting story arc, the game allows two to five players will battle their way through a series of 60-90 minute missions with players developing their characters strengths, fighting styles, and equipment along the way. Expect to see all kinds of fan-favorite characters show up as the Turtles call on their closest allies for help in battling their deadliest foes.

There are two Kickstarter-exclusive versions of the game that you can choose to receive when you back the project. For $90 you can get the standard version with an exclusive box featuring artwork by Kevin Eastman and the April O'Neil Hero Pack. For $150, you get a different box design and Kevin Eastman variant TMNT miniatures, as well as the April O'Neil Hero Pack. More exclusives will be announced as the campaign meets certain stretch goals.

Check out the introduction video from Kevin Eastman below. And keep checking in on the Kickstarter page for more updates and news about more exclusives!

TMNT 2012, Episode 4.08 "The War for Dimension X"

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Another new episode airs tomorrow! Booyakasha!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 4.08 "The War for Dimension X"
The Ninja Turtles must gain the trust of the Utrom Council in order to find the next piece of the black hole generator!

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

IDW TMNT #54 - Variant Cover Guide

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New year, new turtles!

Check out a preview!

Cover A

Cover B

Cover A: Michael Dialynas.
Regular cover.

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

Cover C

Cover D

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

Cover D: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive. Available exclusively for Team Eastman Fan Club members.

Activision Officially Announces "TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan" Video Game

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With not quite the stealth of a ninja, Activision has released an announcement trailer for their worst-kept secret: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. The trailer features an onslaught of bad guys for the Turtles to face, including Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, and Armaggon.


So far the only release information is that it's coming this summer, and it definitely looks like a welcome change from recent TMNT video game releases!

New "Let's Kick Shell" Album Revisits Classic TMNT Video Game Themes

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Enjoy the Ride Records is proud to announce "Let's Kick Shell!" an officially licensed 7" tribute album of classic themes from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

The "Let's Kick Shell!" EP is comprised of five songs, including the iconic 1987 cartoon theme song and closing credits, plus three tracks from TMNT IV: Turtles In Time (the video game).

This vinyl pressing is limited to 1000 total copies and is being sold exclusively through the Enjoy the Ride webstore. There are six character variants: Shredder and Splinter (100 each) and the four Turtles (200 each).

Side A

1) TMNT Opening Theme 

2) Sewer Surfin'

Side B

1) Technodrome: Let's Kick Shell! 

2) Technodrome: The Final Shellshock 

3) TMNT Closing Credits

The limited vinyl pressing is nearly sold out, so be quick and get it now if you're interested in getting this release on vinyl. But if you don't need vinyl, or it's sold out, the album is still available for digital MP3 download for just $4.95. You can get it from all popular MP3 stores, including iTunes, Amazon, and Bandcamp. Cowabunga!