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Nickelodeon Gains Rights to 1987 TMNT Series

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

Fans of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series were in for some big news during this year’s SDCC panel!

The fabled 1987 series is finally coming to Nickelodeon. Announced during Paramount’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Hall H panel, Nickelodeon/Paramount has obtained global rights to all 193 episodes of original show.

With SAG and the WGA on strike, this year’s SDCC was a bit more scaled down and back to it’s roots. But Convention veteran and TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman was on hand to promote the new Mutant Mayhem movie, and everything else in the Turtle-verse. While there was a lot of excitement for the new Mutant Mayhem film, there was still plenty to get excited about for old school fans.

Kevin Eastman broke the news that the original show would likely be available on several of Paramount’s streaming services “By the end of the month.”

The original series was many people’s introduction to the the turtle brothers, and kicked off the global phenomena known as “Turtlemania.” It ran from 1987-1996 for 193 episodes and became a sensation that kicked off toys, movies, even more television shows for generations. All 193 episodes of the Fred Wolf series will be available on YouTube and Nickelodeon networks and streaming platforms soon. Yes, even the “Red Sky” season.

Stay tuned to Nickelodeon’s YouTube channel to see when the episodes go live! No word yet on if they will be coming to Paramount+, but it would be a great addition to the streaming service.

Check out our revisit of the original cartoon series here!

Don’t forget to check out the new TMNT Movie “Mutant Mayhem”. In theaters August 2!

What do you think of the news? Are you excited for the show to be available to stream? Will you be watching for the first time or rewatching for the 20th? Let us know in the comments!

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ReedPop Announces return to in person events in 2021

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

ReedPop, producer of some of the largest pop culture evens and conventions, has announced a return to in person conventions for 2021!

From the press release:

“Right now, we see a path forward for safe, amazing events that are going to look a bit different than usual, so that’s where we’re heading. Keep in mind what we communicate is subject to change as state and local guidelines are adjusted. I encourage you to stay connected with us via our newsletters, social channels, and websites to keep on top of the latest information right up to the shows.
ICYMI, our schedule for 2021 is:
Florida Supercon, Miami Beach Convention Center: September 10-12
Emerald City Comic Con, Washington State Convention Center: December 2-5
C2E2, McCormick Place: December 10-12”
As it stands, Florida Supercon is the first in person event for ReedPop since the pandemic put all in person gatherings on hold. There was been some success with reduced capacity in person events as shows with Wrestlemania and UFC, so  it can be done without becoming a “super-spreading” situation.
ReedPop will still be taking precautions to ensure everyone has a safe time!
More from ReedPop-
  1. We will be running all our shows with reduced capacity. With our new safety precautions in place, attendance and badges will be very limited so that we can ensure physical distancing. We’re working closely with each convention center to determine how many people are permitted in the building every day and at a given time.
  2. We are requiring approved face coverings for all individuals attending our events, including our exhibitors and staff. They must be worn at all times within our venues. For more information, you can visit the FAQ pages on each of our show websites.
  3. Temperature screening upon entry will be required to enter our events. Anyone with an elevated temperature will not be permitted to enter the event.
  4. We will have increased sanitization and cleaning with enforced physical distancing throughout the event.
  5. We have also adopted a firm no handshakes, no high-fives, no hugs policy. We’re all going to have to get very smooth and cool-looking at either the elbow bump or air high-fives. Please start practicing now.
It seems like ReedPop is serious about getting us back to convention halls while staying safe and healthy.
The last year and a half (oh glob its been a year and a half almost) has been insanely difficult on everyone. While a return to conventions isn’t a complete return to normalcy, its great seeing a light is coming. People have been hit incredibly hard, and artists and creators are one group thats been hit the hardest. Conventions were/are a source of income for many artists, so many smaller creators were operating at a loss last year.
If you are going to any of these conventions, please consider taking a trip to you artist alley and picking up something from a small creator. It will mean more than you know.
Be safe, don’t be a jerk, and have fun! See you at New York Comic Con everyone!
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TMNT guide to New York Comic Con 2019

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

We are mere days away from the biggest pop-culture convention on the East Coast, New York Comic Con.

There is so much to do and see and the Javits Center, it’s easy to miss the best places to catch up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From toys and artwork, to comics and signings, the TMNT have a lot going on at this year’s NYCC.

Here’s everything I could find going on for our favorite shell-heads at this year’s New York Comic Con.

Kevin Eastman Signing

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Co-Creator Kevin Eastman will be signing exclusively at the Planet Awesome collectibles booth.

From PlanetAwesomeCollectibles.com page–

“YOU MUST BE ATTENDING NYCC 2019 TO PURCHASE THIS VIP PACKAGE!

Kevin Eastman will be signing at Artist Alley Table E-48 at NYCC 2019 on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th. Signing times on each day are:

Friday, October 4 (1st Session): 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Friday, October 4 (2nd Session): 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Saturday, October 5: 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Kevin Eastman VIP Package Includes:

-THREE (3) Random Planet Awesome Collectibles Exclusive TMNT Variants.

-ONE (1) 11×17 Donatello Art Print by Kevin Eastman (Limited to 100 and ONLY available through this VIP Package)

-THREE (3) Kevin Eastman Signature Tickets.

  • This will include Kevin’s signature + small turtle remarque. You can get ANY one (1) item signed PER signature ticket. 3 signature tickets means 3 total signatures by Kevin.

-ONE (1) Kevin Eastman VIP Badge & Lanyard.

-VIP holders will be 1st in line (Only 25 VIP packages will be sold for each session on Friday and only 50 VIP packages will be sold for Saturday). Please make sure you choose the VIP package for the session you want to attend.

Pick up instructions:

-Please bring your order e-mail or ID to pick up your VIP package from Artist Alley Table E-48.

-VIP packages can be picked up starting from Thursday, October 3.

-You MUST pick up your package before signing starts.”

All information can be found here.

IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Events and Merchandise

IDW is full steam ahead towards Issue #100 of the core Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Recent issue #97 introduced the new turtle, Jennika, and sold out everywhere before going to a second printing. Here’s everything at their booth this year.

Be sure to visit Booth #1844 for IDW’s coolest Comic-Con signings and swag, including your chance to score a prize pack of convention exclusives – details below!

BOOTH #1844 SIGNING SCHEDULE

Saturday October 5th 
12:00 – 1:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Michael Dialynas

Panels

IDW Publishing: 20 Years & Beyond! – Friday, 10/4/19, 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m., Room: 1A02

Revealing behind-the-scenes secrets of your favorite IDW comics—Locke and Key, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more! Be the first to know about upcoming projects by the most exciting creators around! Ask the questions you’d only dreamed of asking to Editor-In-Chief John Barber and a host of fan-favorite writers and artists—plus some who soon will be!

IDW: Kids’ Comics!, Sunday, 10/6/19, 10:45a.m. – 11:45a.m., Room: 1B03 Ever wonder what it takes to make an all-ages comic? Ever want to try your hand at making your own? What better way to learn, than from the publishers of My Little Pony, Care Bears, Goosebumps, TMNT, and so much more! Join IDW Publishing, and a bunch of special-guest kids’ comics creators for a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite comics are made! It’s sure to be a morning full of fun activities, secret surprises, and much, much more! And bonus: a free comic for every kid in attendance!

IDW CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #97, Con variant
New B&W cover by Kevin Eastman, featuring Jennika!
$20 each, Limited to 500 copies

Usagi Yojimbo & Ragnarök 2-pack, Connecting Virgin VariantsCovers by Walter Simonson & Stan Sakai
$20 per pack, Limited to 200 packsHere’s your chance to own 2 limited edition variant comic books featuring a spectacular jam image of creators Stan Sakai and Walter Simonson drawing each other’s signature characters, all colored by Laura Martin! These 2 virgin comic books have color artwork on the front, and the inked version on the back! Grab them both!

Zombicide TMNT Pack #1, Con variant plus free Trade PaperbackDesigned by CMON Games$25 each, 48 copies at the showIt’s an outbreak of high-flying, Zombie-killing, ninja action as the TMNT invade CMON’s hit board game, Zombicide! This convention exclusive pack #1 contains 4 characters from TMNT done in the iconic Zombicide style: Shredder, Krang, Donnie, and Leo!

Zombicide TMNT Pack #2, Con variantDesigned by CMON Games$25 each, 48 copies at the showIt’s an outbreak of high-flying, Zombie-killing, ninja action as the TMNT invade CMON’s hit board game, Zombicide! This convention exclusive pack #2 contains 4 characters from TMNT done in the iconic Zombicide style: Bebop, Rocksteady, Mikey, and Raph!

PROMO ITEMS AND GIVEAWAY PRIZE

Prize Pack
Scan your badge at IDW Booth #1844 for a chance to win a special prize pack with variant cover comics (NYCC convention exclusives) and a signed copy of They Called Us Enemy Hardcover Edition!


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster

Bottleneck Gallery Prints by Anthony Petrie

Bottleneck Gallery is releasing a pair of prints based on “Secret of the Ooze.” Find out more info here!

TMNT 35th Anniversary Pin from Zen Monkey Studios

Check out this great, limited edition pin from our friends at Zen Monkey Studios at booth #1865. While you’re at it, their Super Grover pin is perfect.

That’s all I could find for this year. But did I miss any? What are you looking forward to this year? Let us know in the comments!!

And be sure to follow us on social media to see what we’re up to all weekend long!

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Super7 Unveils their TMNT SDCC Exclusives

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

Teased at least years’ NYCC, Super7 has finally unveiled their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReAction Figures Pizza Power Four-Pack & Pizza Box

Cowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReAction Figures are here! Fresh from the oven for their debut at San Diego Comic-Con, the steaming-hot halfshell heroes are stealthily stashed with their favorite food – Pizza! The fabulous four TMNT ReAction Figures are reimagined as authentically detailed 3 ¾” action figures, blister-packaged with accessories on pizza-slice shaped cardbacks featuring some of the Turtles’ favorite pizza toppings, inside a genuine pizza delivery box. Each four-pack set includes:

  • Leonardo with Katanas and Pizza Slice accessory
  • Raphael with Sai and Pizza Slice Accessory
  • Donatello with Bo Staff and Pizza Slice Accessory
  • Michaelangelo with Nunchucks and Pizza Slice Accessory
  • Pizza Delivery Box with cut-out Ninja Costume and accessories

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ReAction Figures Pizza Power Four-Pack is available only from Super7 at San Diego Comic-Con, $75 per set.

 

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exclusives and events at San Diego Comic-Con

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

With San Diego Comic-Con just over a week away, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are set to make an impact for their 35th anniversary.

From exclusive collectibles to giant panels, this year’s SDCC is sure to give TMNT fans plenty of options. Here’s everything Ninja Turtles we were able to find for the biggest pop-culture celebration of the year.

NECA Toys SDCC Exclusive “The Capture of Splinter” Figure Set

It seems that every year at SDCC, NECA Toys outdoes themselves with their TMNT figures. Years ago, their produced a set of figures based on the Mirage Comics, the original arcade games, and the ’87 cartoon. Following last year’s exclusive set, all 4 brothers designed from the 1990 film in 7 inch scale, would seem impossible. Luckily, they gave us a companion piece to the 2018 exclusive.

This set features another 4 figures, letting you recreate pivotal moments from the same 1990 film. Movie versions of Splinter, Shredder, and 2 Foot Clan members come in the package. There are a ton of accessories and the details are gorgeous.  Right now, these are exclusive to the convention, but anyone not able to get their hands on the exclusive set can hope for a Gamestop release in the future.

Retail: $125

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo dressed as Batman

Taken from the latest Warner Bros. Animation release, this figure is straight from the movie. After Michelangelo discovers everything the Batcave has to offer, he tries on the cape and cowl for a joyride. Mikey’s joy for Gotham and it’s characters is one of the best parts of the movie.

This is a unique figure for any TMNT collector, or Batman fan. You can pre-order yours here!

Limited Edition: 10,000

Retail: $30

Hot Wheels Turtle Van

Hot Wheels are bringing the iconic Party Wagon (aka – the Turtle Van) to their die-cast line. This tiny replica is a great collectible, and will be available in limited batches at SDCC at the Mattel booth.

Retail: $25

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder Figure

Stop by the Nickelodeon booth for a chance to get this exclusive Shredder figure from the new series. This unique take on the classic villain stands at 6 inches tall and features glowing red eyes and slide joint neck articulation, waist articulation, ball-joint articulated shoulders, as well as articulation at the hips, knee, and ankle.

Retail: $30

IDW TMNT 35th Anniversary Bundle

Drop by the IDW booth to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This special 35th Anniversary Box Set contains select original Mirage stories reprinted in magazine size, along with a few FREE extra Kevin Eastman variant covers of various Turtle titles!

Retail: $50

Issue 93 – Kevin Eastman Blue Line Variant

Here’s your chance to own a copy of TMNT #93 with a blue line cover from TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, featuring his original designs for the TMNT City At War hardcover from years before!

Retail: $10

Zombicide TMNT Pack #1

It’s an outbreak of high-flying, Zombie-killing, ninja action as the TMNT invade CMON’s hit board game, Zombicide! Each of these SDCC exclusive packs contains four characters from TMNT done in the iconic Zombicide style! Pick up the Pack #1 exclusively at the IDW booth during the convention!

Retail: $25

To Shell and Back: An exclusive TMNT creator panel

It’s creator COWABUNGA time!  Three generations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators will take the stage to celebrate the history, fandom, and success of the Heroes in a Half -Shell.  This exclusive history-making event will give fans rare access to co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), executive producer Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. United for the first time, these award-winning creators will answer fan questions, share audience giveaways and unveil never-before-seen original TMNT art. Moderated by Mike Cecchini (Den of Geek).

Nickelodeon will also feature daily activities at their booth.

  • Customized T-Shirt Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of eight fan-favorite Nick shows: All That, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
  • Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with: SpongeBob SquarePants voice talent and executive producers; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ creator Kevin Eastman and executive producers.

There’s a ton of Ninja Turtles at this year’s convention!

Are you going this year? What are you excited to pick up? Are you going to look at eBay for the Neca set? Let us know in the comments?

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