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Box Art for the Krang's Rampage TMNT Mega Bloks set. Source: Mega Bloks
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TMNT Mega Bloks Madness: What Do The Fans Think?

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Recently, Mega Bloks released their latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sets, proving that they are still a competitor in the market of building block toys. Some fans have even said that these TMNT Mega Bloks sets are of a higher quality than those released by LEGO, which is actually an accurate statement even from an objective point of view. Unlike the LEGO TMNT sets, Mega Bloks gave the turtles die cast shells and several different points of articulation. You can actually pose their TMNT figures to make it look like they are fighting off a group of enemies, which is perfect for both play and display purposes.

Don’t believe me? Well, check out The Black Nerd’s recent review. He’s one of our favorite Ninja Turtles fans, and he makes several excellent points about these TMNT Mega Bloks sets in the following video.

Needless to say, Andre appears to absolutely love these TMNT toys. Oh, and he seriously nails the Krang impersonation, doesn’t he? Suffice it to say that these might even be some of the coolest Mega Bloks that have ever been made. We’ve discussed them before, but now that we can see them in action, it’s difficult to be skeptical about their build quality. I don’t know about you, but those TMNT Mega Bloks look pretty well crafted to me. Of course, that won’t stop some fans from crying foul about certain products in this line, and some of them might actually have a point.

Check out this review from JC’s Toy Vlog. While showing off some of the TMNT Mega Bloks sets, he also decides to rip into a few blind bags to see what he gets. Unfortunately, the results end up serving as a reminder of the potential folly of buying into the blind bag hype. I won’t give away the ending of this video, but let’s just say that there were duplicates aplenty. Some of these TMNT Mega Bloks blind bag figures are actually pretty cool, featuring special face masks and accessories that you might not find elsewhere. However, the mere fact that you might have to buy a bunch of blind bags just to get the figures and accessories you want might be enough to keep some fans from buying the TMNT Mega Bloks sets in this fashion.

These building block toy sets might not be the best you’ll ever find, but they do make some clear improvements over the TMNT LEGO sets that came out a few years ago. While we can’t recommend spending a lot of money on the blind bags, it would appear that the current TMNT Mega Bloks sets available in stores are actually pretty cool. The fans seem to be enjoying them, and we’re happy to see a company doing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys based on both the new Nickelodeon series and the original 1987 animated series.

What do you think? Are these TMNT Mega Bloks awesome, or is LEGO still the better option? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on facebook/twitter!

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Mega Bloks Unveils New TMNT Sets at Toy Fair 2016

by Justin W
written by Justin W

When Mega Bloks announced last year that they would be creating several lines of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, the news was met with both confusion and cautious optimism. Fans were confused about why LEGO wasn’t making TMNT sets anymore, and they didn’t know how to feel about the fact that Mega Bloks now has the license. For some, it was easy to be optimistic when they saw that there were plans for at least three different iterations of the Ninja Turtles. Something tells me that even these fans weren’t expecting the company to go as far with the franchise as they have with these latest Ninja Turtles sets.

As if you couldn’t tell by now, one of the major sets on display at this year’s Toy Fair was the original Technodrome. Although some fans weren’t impressed with the new Technodrome play set being produced by Playmates for the new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, something tells me these same fans probably wouldn’t take as much of an issue with this particular TMNT toy. After all, it’s based on the original animated series and even features stickers with notable villains. In addition to the set itself, it would appear that this Mega Bloks Technodrome will also potentially come with Krang and a few Mousers.

As if this awesome Technodrome toy alone weren’t enough to get you excited, there were also a plethora of other new TMNT Mega Bloks on display, including some based on the new movie. In particular, one set features Rocksteady in a tank, which is taken directly from the first trailer for Out of the Shadows. The tank looks pretty darn awesome for a toy made out of building blocks, and I get the feeling that fans of all ages are going to love that particular set. In addition to this, we also find Rocksteady on his motorcycle, another toy set based on scenery taken directly from the trailers for the new film from Paramount.

But wait, there’s more! If you watch the video above, you’ll note that there are a few black and white TMNT Mega Bloks there as well. Yep, they’re doing a set based on the original comic book versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Oh, and then there’s the Party Wagon from the original animated series. To be honest, there’s so much going on here that I doubt I could accurately touch on it all in just one article. I mean, their play set for Out of the Shadows looks to include a new form of Mouser, which suggests that we might get Mousers in the movie.

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It’s safe to say that Mega Bloks has truly gone all out with this franchise, and they are really buckling down to give the fans as much as possible. What do you think? Will you be picking up any of these sets? Have these Mega Bloks TMNT sets won you over? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section or via Facebook/Twitter!

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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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Three Different Lines of TMNT Mega Bloks Unveiled at NYCC

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Well, we certainly weren’t expecting this. Although we noted last week that the first picture of these toys revealed some slightly different character models for each turtle, there was no way of knowing what that meant. Thanks to Toyark, now we know for sure that there will be three separate lines of TMNT Mega Bloks for fans of all ages. The three lines will feature designs based on three different TMNT shows: Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, their newest series entitled Half-Shell Heroes, and the classic animated series from 1987.

To put this into perspective, it looks like Mega Bloks has finally created a line of toys for every TMNT cartoon in existence. No matter which series you enjoy, there is now a TMNT Mega Bloks set to represent that version of the turtles. As if that weren’t awesome enough, the models they’ve made for their latest lines of Ninja Turtles toys appear to be quite impressive. Just one look at the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line is sure to make fans of the original series smile from ear to ear. Yes, those are classic foot soldiers. Yes, that is the original Rocksteady. Yes, the turtles look exactly like they did in the original animated series.

Image provided by Toyark.com

Image provided by Toyark.com

Nickelodeon’s TMNT don’t look bad, either. Baxter Stockman appears to be pretty spot on, and the turtles themselves look fairly similar to their animated counterparts. With a new crossover episode planned for season four, it looks like Mega Bloks has planned a line that will allow fans to recreate their favorite moments from the show. Even if you’re more into LEGOS than you are into Mega Bloks, this selection of TMNT toys has got to look pretty promising.

Whether your kids are looking for more awesome Ninja Turtles toys or you just want to get your hands on some awesome TMNT minifigures, these three lines will probably do the trick. If you want to get an even closer look, head on over to Toyark and check out their gallery of images from NYCC. I don’t know about you, but I think Mega Bloks knocked this one out of the park! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and tell us which line looks the most appealing to you. Expect these TMNT Mega Bloks to hit store shelves sometime in January of 2016!

Image provided by Toyark.com

Image provided by Toyark.com

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Mega Bloks Announces TMNT Line in January

by Justin W
written by Justin W

A few years ago, fans were excited to discover that LEGO had picked up the licensing rights for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The result was a small but awesome line of TMNT LEGO sets that featured not only the turtles themselves, but also a lot of other important characters as well. During the same time period, the Lego Movie came out and featured Michelangelo in a small but hilarious role. The Ninja Turtles were finally a part of the LEGO family, and fans of both franchises were in heaven. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and LEGO eventually dropped the TMNT license this year.

The moment that the license was dropped, Mega Bloks was quick to come along and pick up where their competitors had left off. This isn’t an uncommon strategy for the company, as they often pick up the best licenses they can find. Although it’s sad to think that we may never see another TMNT LEGO set come out, it’s nice to know that there is a silver lining in the form of TMNT Mega Bloks. Initially, fans didn’t know what to expect from the upcoming Mega Bloks line, but as of yesterday we finally received our first hint of what is to come when the company tweeted a picture of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys.

Needless to say, these actually look like some pretty well crafted TMNT toys. As a matter of fact, one could easily say that certain aspects of these action figures look even better than the TMNT Legos. For one thing, it appears that at least Mikey and Donnie each have painted pupils, which makes them look much more similar to their counterparts in Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Although Raph and Leo don’t have this feature, it’s entirely possible that they could be from a more action oriented set in the TMNT Mega Bloks line. In addition to these features, it would also appear that each character has more accessories and a much better mold than we saw from the LEGO sets.

Most toy collectors will tell you that Mega Bloks is nowhere near as good as LEGO, but the truth is that sometimes they manage to pull off some impressive play sets. If this image is any indication, it would appear that they may have managed to do just that with their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. This won’t be the first time that we’ve seen Mega Bloks take on the Ninja Turtles, as they made a few sets based on the 4Kids series back in the day. To be honest, this line looks like it could be even better than the 2K3 sets, and that is definitely promising. The TMNT Mega Bloks sets will hit the streets on January 1st, 2016. Who knows? You might even find a few of them hitting store shelves before the holidays! Keep an eye out for these awesome TMNT toys in the next few months!

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