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TMNT Gift Guide for the 2016 Holiday Season

by Justin W
written by Justin W

With so much awesome TMNT merchandise out there, sometimes it can be a little difficult to shop for the shellhead in your family. Worse yet, if they’re a collector, chances are that they might have some of the collectibles you are considering as a gift. With that in mind, we’ve decided to come up with an awesome holiday gift guide to make your shopping a lot easier this year. This time around, we’re going to focus on unique and interesting items that even the most hardcore fans may have missed. If you want to surprise someone in your life with a little turtle power this holiday season, consider one of the following TMNT gift ideas.

Remote Control Skateboarding Michelangelo TMNT Box (Guaranteed Delivery By Christmas) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Kickin’ It Old School Adult TMNT Coloring Book
Half-Shell Heroes: Half-Shell Headquarters Playset TMNT Skateboard and Helmet TMNT Earth’s Last Stand DVD Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Graphic Novel

Remote Control Skateboarding Michelangelo

RC Mikey Toy. Image Source: Playmates Toys.

RC Mikey Toy. Image Source: Playmates Toys.

This is one of the hottest toys of the year. It’s already sold out in a lot of locations, but you might be able to find it at a store near you. RC Mikey is a Walmart exclusive, but you can also find this TMNT toy being sold on the secondhand market. Sadly, that may be your best bet at this point, but that’s what happens when you’re talking about one of the most popular toys of 2016! If you can find it, this would be an excellent TMNT gift.

TMNT Box (Guaranteed Delivery By Christmas)

The TMNT Box is a perfect collection of Ninja Turtle gifts for the shellheads in your life. Image Source: TMNT Box.

The TMNT Box is a perfect collection of Ninja Turtle gifts for the shellheads in your life. Image Source: TMNT Box.

If you’re still not sure what to get the shellhead on your list, let us take care of it! For as low as $9.99, you can get the TMNT fan in your family a box of surprise Ninja Turtle goodies! Heck, this could even be a good idea for stocking stuffers if you want to avoid any extra shopping. As long as you order the TMNT Box by December 14th, they guarantee that it will arrive by December 25th! Oh, and don’t take my word for it, but I hear tell that this month’s box includes a TMNT hoodie! Keep that in mind before deciding what you want to do for your fellow Ninja Turtle fans this holiday season.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

The Lunchbox Collector's Set of the TMNT: Out of the Shadows blu-ray includes the first movie as a bonus. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

The Lunchbox Collector’s Set of the TMNT: Out of the Shadows blu-ray includes the first movie as a bonus. Image Source: Paramount Pictures.

It may not have been a popular film, but there are still a lot of shellheads out there who have yet to see Out of the Shadows. Even if they aren’t entirely interested, something tells me that most fans wouldn’t mind receiving this movie as a TMNT gift. After all, it’s not like they are paying for it, and at least then they can finally check out the movie. This probably shouldn’t be your first and only gift idea, but it’s worth keeping in mind if you can’t think of anything else. At the very least, this version comes in a cool lunchbox that includes both films for one low price!

Kickin’ It Old School Adult TMNT Coloring Book

"Kickin' It Old School" is now available for purchase at many major retailers. Image Source: Random House.

“Kickin’ It Old School” is now available for purchase at many major retailers. Image Source: Random House.

If you’ve got an artist in the family, this TMNT coloring book is an absolute must. Adult coloring books are becoming all the rage, because they can be both calming and nostalgic. Even older children appreciate some of the intricate designs you’ll find in these kinds of books. Speaking as someone who actually ordered this shortly after it was released earlier this summer, I can confirm that the pages are heavy duty and very fun to color. Combine this with a box of colored pencils and you should have one happy TMNT fan!

Half-Shell Heroes: Half-Shell Headquarters Playset

The Half-Shell Headquarters playset is perfect for younger TMNT fans. Image Source: Playmates Toys.

The Half-Shell Headquarters playset is perfect for younger TMNT fans. Image Source: Playmates Toys.

For the younger TMNT fans in your family, you might want to consider yet another very popular toy item for this holiday season. The Half-Shell Headquarters Playset unfolds to look exactly like Raphael, and includes a lot of different places for children to play with their Ninja Turtles toys. This is specifically designed for the Half-Shell Heroes brand of toys, but can be used with pretty much any kind of action figure on the market. Consider this TMNT gift for fans in the 3-9 year old age range.

TMNT Skateboard and Helmet

This TMNT skateboard, helmet and safety pad set would be perfect for any extreme young shellheads! Image Source: Amazon.

This TMNT skateboard, helmet and safety pad set would be perfect for any extreme young shellheads! Image Source: Amazon.

If your young one has asked for the RC Mikey toy above, you may also want to consider getting them their own TMNT skateboard! Skateboarding can be a lot of fun, and this could also represent an opportunity to spend some time with your little shellheads outside. In addition to the skateboard, you will also find a really cool TMNT helmet that can make your kid look just like their favorite Ninja Turtle. Don’t forget to complete the set with TMNT safety pads for their elbows and knees!

TMNT Earth’s Last Stand DVD

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Earth's Last Stand DVD. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Earth’s Last Stand DVD. Image Source: Nickelodeon.

This is a TMNT gift that most fans probably won’t have by the time the holidays roll around, because it won’t even be released until December 13th! If you know any shellheads who are currently collecting Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series on DVD, help them continue their collection with the latest DVD set. Earth’s Last Stand includes several episodes from the fourth season of the show, so it should be a pretty good choice for anyone who enjoys Nick’s take on the Ninja Turtles.

Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Graphic Novel

Batman/TMNT Crossover Collection. Image Source: DC Comics, IDW.

Batman/TMNT Crossover Collection. Image Source: DC Comics, IDW.

This miniseries of comics was a big hit in the fall of 2015, and it has now been collected into a beautiful hardcover book! For only $15, you can give the gift of perhaps the most turtley awesome crossover in the history of comic books! This series was so popular that it spawned an offshoot entitled Batman/TMNT Adventures which is based on the universe of Batman: The Animated Series. If you know someone who is a fan of both Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, do yourself a favor and get them this beautiful collection of comics as a wonderful TMNT gift.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? If not, please consider checking out some of our older gift guides from years past. We’ve been doing these guides for years, so you might have better luck with previous examples. If you’ve got any TMNT gift ideas that we should know about, please feel free to share them in the comments below or on facebook/twitter. Above all, have a happy holiday season!

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Baby Ninja Turtles Coming to Nickelodeon

by Justin W
written by Justin W

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have had some interesting characterizations over the years, with their most recent design change coming in the form of the Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past special. In this iteration of the TMNT, the brilliant minds at Nickelodeon opted for a return to traditional two dimensional animation with an undeniably cute design. If this latest teaser image is any indication, we can expect to see even more adorable and traditionally animated Ninja Turtles from Nick in the near future.

In a post made on Instagram last week, producer/writer Brandon Auman shared an image of his latest work with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, and it definitely looks promising. The image shows three baby mutant turtles without their weapons or bandanas, indicating that this will be some sort of call back to their origin. What remains to be seen is whether or not this traditionally animated segment will show up in the main TMNT series or some other Ninja Turtles show. Auman was not able to share any more details on the project at this time, but the image alone definitely has fans curious.

The way I see it, there are a few possibilities. For instance, this could just be from a small flashback moment in the main series, or it could be part of an entirely new TMNT animated series on Nickelodeon. If Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past was successful enough, there’s definitely a possibility that Nick decided to turn the show into its own full series. If that’s the case, we could be seeing the beginning of the origin story as told in a brand new Half-Shell Heroes cartoon.

Alternatively, it’s also entirely possible that they are simply doing another Half-Shell Heroes special similar to Blast to the Past. With so many possibilities, it’s difficult to say for sure exactly what this image is trying to tell us. All we do know is that we have some cute baby TMNT characters coming our way in the near future. Thanks, Brandon! We can’t wait to see what comes of this awesome and adorable imagery!

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“Half-Shell Heroes” DVD to Hit Store Shelves Soon

by Zach Gasior
written by Zach Gasior

For those who watched the “Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past” special back in November, and enjoyed the new adventure that broke from the style of the current animated series, then some good news has hit the Internet. Starting March 15th, 2016, fans will be able to pick up their own copy of the 2D adventure on DVD.

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Dealing with a malfunctioning experiment that sent the turtles back in time on a prehistoric adventure with ninja dino friends, “Half-Shell Heroes” was meant to introduce more fans to the brand new toy line being developed for a little bit younger demographic. However, using the same voice cast and the same personalities for all the characters in the special made the hour-long adventure feel like just another episode in the current series (and one that was arguably more fun and enjoyable than 85% of season three). The full review can be found here.
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The special will be released on a single disc, and will retail for around $15. Overall, “Half-Shell Heroes” was a fun ride for the turtles to take, and hopefully will not be the last time this particular art style and presentation of the heroes is on the small screen. With so much energy behind the franchise, and specials, movies, and TV episodes still expected to breathe life into the TMNT universe for at least a few more years, fans can only hope that this isn’t the last time the smaller versions of the heroes have their adventures.

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First Look At Packaging For Mega Bloks TMNT Sets

by Justin W
written by Justin W

When we announced that Mega Bloks would be releasing a slew of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets, the news was met with mixed reactions. Some fans were happy to see cool new TMNT toys on the way, while others wanted to see more LEGO TMNT sets.

Although these images might not be enough to placate LEGO fans, I’m sure others will be sold when they see these awesome Mega Bloks TMNT sets! Heck, the first image alone is sure to catch the eye of any long time fan, as Krang and his Mandroid from the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series are on display.

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It looks like Mega Bloks is going where LEGO wouldn’t and making a bunch of classic TMNT sets. If you’ve ever wanted to Build Krang’s Mandroid before, now you can! In addition to this set, they will also be releasing both a Bebop and Rocksteady package featuring several members of the foot clan.

As if that weren’t enough, they will also be releasing sets featuring designs from Nickelodeon’s TMNT and the Half-Shell Heroes line. It would appear that there will be individual packages for each of the turtles, so if you ever end up with a set that only provides one or two of them, at least you can get them individually!

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At this point, it’s pretty clear that Mega Bloks is going all out to give fans the best TMNT toys they can make. They aren’t just focusing on one version of the Ninja Turtles, either – they’re providing options for fans of three different iterations of our favorite heroes in a half shell.

Even if you don’t like the brand, you have to admit that they’re putting a lot of effort into these Ninja Turtles toys. I don’t know about you, but I’m absolutely pumped for this awesome collection of Mega Bloks TMNT sets!

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Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and check out even more images from Toy News International.

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TMNT – “Half-Shell Heroes” Review

by Zach Gasior
written by Zach Gasior

“Somehow we time-warped 100,000,000 years into the past.” – Donatello

 

In a new, special iteration of the latest TMNT universe, miniature versions of the heroes in green find themselves chasing down Shredder’s goons to stop a robbery. Arriving at the history museum, the turtles manage to keep a rare crystal from space out of the enemies’ hands. Getting it safely back to the lair, Donatello installs it as a power source in his new transforming turtle bot. Eager to test the contraption, the boys head back out, but when the crystal powers up, it opens a time warp that shoots the turtles, Bebop, and Rocksteady back into the past.

 

Exploring the new old world, the turtles find themselves both befriending and running scared from the dinosaurs that roam the world. Eventually, Raphael is carried off by a pterosaur, while the others are on the run from a tyrannosaurus. Fed up with his air travel, Raph takes matters into his own hands and crashes his ride – only to break its wing and feel sorry enough to fix the flying lizard up. The others track Raph down, but now two tyrannosaurs want a tasty turtle snack. Fortunately, the new turtle bot is ready for action, and with their giant robot, the boys scare away their attackers. But the battle also destroys their fuel cell, trapping them in the past.

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Just as all hope seems lost, the turtles stumble upon a Triceraton mining facility, where the aliens happen to be harvesting time crystals using dinosaur slaves. Stealth doesn’t prove to last for long, and the turtles are forced to fight their way out. They manage to escape, but are chased down by robo-raptors. As all hope seems lost, the dinosaur friends the turtles made come to their rescue. Meanwhile, Bebop and Rocksteady were captured by the Triceratons, and have to mount their own escape, which goes about as well as could have been expected, with the mutants remaining prisoners.

 

As the turtles ride into battle with their dinosaur allies, Donnie finds himself lacking a companion, but thanks to Michelangelo, he soon partners with the tyrannosaurus that first attacked them. Back on track, the turtles suit up prehistoric style and head off into battle. However, the Triceratons are prepared with a robo-spinosaurus that is seemingly impenetrable to all attacks. Working together, the turtles and their dinosaurs manage to take down the robot, with Raph using the Triceratons’ own drill machine to break it to pieces. They even manage to free Bebop and Rocksteady and reprogram the robo-raptors, sending the Triceratons packing once and for all.

 

With all the supplies they need, Donnie manages to fix the turtle bot and the time travelers leap forward. However, they arrive in a future where Shredder has won the war and rules the entire city. So, of course the boys need to explore – just for a little while.

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While not in the same continuity as the current TV show (or maybe it is, perhaps in the future, after season four), this was a very well done and fun distraction from the main story. For decades now, prehistoric TMNT action figures have existed, but like many of the iterations in figure form, nothing was ever done with them. So of course it was great to see a fun little special revolving specifically around that idea. That being said, it has to be thought of as a fun one-off special meant for a very specific demographic.

The Half-Shell Heroes toy line is suppose to be TMNT toys for kids younger than the target demographic. That’s why the turtles look younger and act a little more childish. It also means that certain elements cannot be given too much deep thought, or else they don’t really make a whole lot of sense. For instance, why did the turtles need to make new weapons? Yes, they were going for a “prehistoric” look with rocks and bones and whatnot, but metal weapons would have been much more effective than stone swords or sai. Of course, that’s really the only complaint about the special, because otherwise it was a fantastic little adventure.

 

Overall, the Half-Shell Heroes lived up to their TMNT big brothers, and provided some really good action. Things may not have always made the most sense, but they were still fun and engaging. (Of course, Mikey was still his hilarious self, and great with naming, as was evidenced by his stegosaurus friend Maurice.) If Nickelodeon wanted to do one of these specials yearly moving forward, then that would be a pretty great way to add something new but familiar to the current TMNT run.

 

Rating: 9/10

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