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DreamEx Reveals Plans For Awesome April O’Neil Figure

by Justin W
written by Justin W

It seems like we hear about an incredible new set of TMNT figures at least once or twice a year. Unfortunately, some of the other characters attached to this franchise rarely ever get as much love as the turtles themselves. Thankfully, that appears to be changing with announcements such as NECA’s Dimension X Figures and this latest revelation from DreamEx. As you can see, they are currently working on a 1/6th scale figure of everybody’s favorite reporter, April O’Neil.

Complete with yellow jumpsuit, it’s clear that DreamEx has gone for a more traditional approach with this April O’Neil figure. After the way some fans reacted to Megan Fox, I’d have to say that this was probably a very wise decision. In addition to her suit, this collectible also includes several accessories such as her press pass, a handheld camera and a microphone. The figure also includes a second head with a gag over April’s face.

Here's an even better look at the new April O'Neil figure from DreamEx. Image Source: DreamEx, ToyHypeUSA.

Here’s an even better look at the new April O’Neil figure from DreamEx. Image Source: DreamEx, ToyHypeUSA.

To be honest, this seems like a somewhat strange decision, because most people are going to display the figure rather than play with it. I don’t know why anyone would want to display April O’Neil bound and gagged, but that appears to be an option with this collectible. Although I may find it a bit disturbing to focus on this aspect of her character, April O’Neil was captured and held hostage quite frequently during the original animated series, so it’s not like the addition of this accessory is out of place.

Oddities aside, I have to say that this April O’Neil figure looks absolutely fantastic. Fans of the Channel 6 reporter will probably be very pleased with the results. Sadly, we don’t yet know how much the figure will cost or when it will be released. Similar items from DreamEX (such as their Shredder figure) have carried a price tag between $200-$250 on average, so you can probably expect a similar cost for this one.

Will you be purchasing this April O’Neil figure? Has DreamEx hit it out of the park again, or are some of their design choices questionable? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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It looks like these turtles are almost ready to come out of the shadows! Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.
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NECA Reveals New TMNT Figures Based on the Original Animated Series

by Justin W
written by Justin W

Over the past few days, NECA has been teasing a brand new set of TMNT figures on their Twitter page. Although we haven’t gotten a fantastic look at the new toys, what we have seen looks pretty awesome. Fans of the original animated series will be happy to hear that they have decided to produce some action figures based on the old cartoon.

The first image of these collectibles came in the form of a somewhat blurry and dark profile picture. That being said, you can clearly see some of the more important details of each turtle, and they all look pretty darn good.

Additional teaser images revealed one of the accessories that are already planned for this set – an entire pizza complete with action slice! Okay, so it’s not actually an “action slice,” but it looks like at least one of the turtles will be able to pick up a piece of pizza.

Anybody want a slice of pizza? Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.
Huh, this mold looks pretty familiar as well. But what is that gun for? Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.
That arm looks very familiar. It's almost as if the bad guy behind this image is hungry for Turtle Soup! Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.

As if that weren’t enough, two more teasers featured a mold that looked suspiciously like Shredder and a picture of Shredder’s hand punching through the earlier image of the turtles. It looks like they have plans to give these heroes in a half shell at least one enemy to battle.

The final teaser featured a full look at the turtles from behind. At the very least, this allows us to see the amount of detail that went into creating the shells on their backs. Sure enough, these are some of the finest looking turtle shells we have ever seen on a collectible TMNT action figure.

As you may have noticed, the turtles are clearly attempting to give a slice of pizza to their much bigger brothers. For those who weren’t aware, these are representations of the insanely popular figures NECA made based on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.

They may be a bit smaller than some of the other products NECA has released, but these heroes in a half shell look pretty darn good! Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.

They may be a bit smaller than some of the other products NECA has released, but these heroes in a half shell look pretty darn good! Image Source: NECA, ToyArk.

When it comes to the turtles, it seems like NECA can do no wrong. Every time they make a new set of TMNT action figures, they are some of the finest collectibles we have ever seen. Fans really seem to love the work this company does, and something tells me they’re going to have a lot of fun with this latest set of toys as well.

Chances are that these will be SDCC 2017 exclusives, but they may offer them on their website for a short time. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about these new TMNT figures in the coming months!

Are you already sold on these new TMNT figures from NECA? Do you want to see more before making a decision to buy them? Share your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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These baby turtle figures look as adorable today as they did on film back in 1990! Image Source: NECA.
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NECA Shows Off Baby Turtle Figures From Original TMNT Movie

by Justin W
written by Justin W

When Toy Fair 2017 rolled around, we figured that NECA would be showing off the latest TMNT figure from their most recent line of collectibles based on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Sure enough, they unveiled the final design for their Leonardo figure alongside Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello.

However, in addition to finishing up this particular line, they also unveiled the addition of four familiar baby turtles. Anyone who has seen the original movie will immediately recognize these little dudes as the turtles designed by Jim Henson to represent our heroes in a half-shell before they became teenagers.

As if it weren’t awesome enough to see these little dudes on display, they put all four of them right next to their much older counterparts to show the size comparison. Sure enough, these baby turtle figures are much smaller in comparison to NECA’s other collectibles, and that is absolutely by design.

The company wanted these turtles to look as small as they would have been in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and it looks like they’ve managed an almost perfect recreation. If you thought it would be enough to get the four teenage turtles in this line, something tells me you’re now craving a little bit more for your TMNT collection.

NECA sure knows how to entice their fans, and this is one unexpected release that is sure to please most shellheads. Given the size, it’s not likely that these four baby turtle figures will be as expensive as their teenage counterparts. That being said, the level of detail on display with each of these collectibles suggests that they won’t necessarily be as cheap as something you’d see from Playmates Toys.

According to NECA, the Leonardo figure is already available for pre-order at several online retailers. We were under the impression that Mikey would be next to ship, but apparently they’ve elected to go with Leo instead. This TMNT figure is set for release in May of 2017. Just like the Donatello and Raphael figure, this one will run you about $100 on average.

Leonardo is looking mighty fine as the leader of our heroes in a half shell. Image Source: NECA.

Leonardo is looking mighty fine as the leader of our heroes in a half shell. Image Source: NECA.

Sadly, there’s no news yet on when we can expect to see the baby turtle figures hit store shelves, but we’ll keep you posted as these details are revealed. If I had to guess how much these TMNT collectibles will cost, I’d expect a price tag between $30-$50 each. Plan accordingly, fellow TMNT fans!

Are you excited for these baby turtle figures from NECA? Will you be pre-ordering Leonardo ASAP? Share your thoughts and plans either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Two of your favorite toy brands have finally crossed over. Funko x Playmobil TMNT figures will be hitting store shelves shortly. Image Source: Funko.
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These Funko x Playmobil TMNT Figures Will Hit You Right in the Nostalgia

by Justin W
written by Justin W

As children, it was fashionable for Millennials to play with toys that would probably be considered either choking hazards or unnecessarily violent by modern standards. Our early childhoods were likely to have been filled with Lite Brite and Playmobil figures, while our school years were likely filled with G.I. Joe action figures or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. One thing we could not have possibly imagined was combining elements from both of these eras into one fantastic collectible – and yet here we are. Funko has officially combined the design of Playmobil toys with a variety of different franchises, including the TMNT.

These Funko x Playmobil TMNT figures will be heading to both digital and physical store shelves in the next few months. Reports indicate that your local Funko dealer could start selling these as early as next week. One particular exclusive being sold by Entertainment Earth will be released in March. This exclusive is a black and white Raphael figure made to mimic the design from the original Mirage comics. The other Funko x Playmobil TMNT figures currently planned for release are Leonardo, Michelangelo and Shredder. There is no word yet on when we can expect Raphael and Donatello, but something tells me they will be joined by Master Splinter.

Raph is looking pretty good in Playmobil form! Image Source: Funko.
I wonder – is Shredder smiling underneath his mask? Image Source: Funko.
Is Leo ready to lead his partners into this new line of toys? Image Source: Funko.
Mikey looks like he's ready to have some fun as a Playmobil figure! Image Source: Funko.

Don’t be surprised if you notice that these Funko x Playmobil TMNT figures look a bit larger than the Playmobil toys you played with as a child. Clocking in at 6″ in height, these action figures are roughly twice the size of the original Playmobil toys from your youth. Considering that these are designed for a nostalgic adult audience, that shouldn’t come as too big of a surprise. I don’t know how they do it, but Funko keeps managing to release creative and interesting collectibles that perfectly play off of our nostalgia. Expect a price tag of between $10-$15 per figure.

Will you be buying these Funko x Playmobil TMNT figures? Has Funko combined just the right amount of nostalgia with their latest creation, or have they gone too far? Share your thoughts and plans either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

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Alternate cover art for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe, drawn by Kevin Eastman. TMNT Universe is definitely one of the high notes in a year of questionable progress for our heroes in a half shell. Image Source: IDW.
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Top 5 Turtley Awesome Moments of 2016

by Justin W
written by Justin W

At the end of 2015, there were a lot of reasons to look forward to 2016. The new year promised a new movie, a new video game, and even some awesome new TMNT figures. Everything was looking pretty good for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and there wasn’t much of a reason to feel any concern about the future of the franchise.

Unfortunately, this year hasn’t exactly been as kind to our heroes in a half shell as we would have hoped. After a bomb at the box office that effectively put an end to the most recent film franchise, the future isn’t looking very bright for the turtles. As if a failed movie weren’t bad enough, Platinum Games also failed to impress with their release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan. To cap it all off, rumors have recently been spreading that Nickelodeon may have plans to cancel their TMNT series after its fifth season.

Needless to say, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the future of this property. To be fair, there are also quite a few reasons to remain hopeful, because 2016 wasn’t all bad news for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a matter of fact, there were quite a few amazing developments over the past twelve months, and we have yet to see some of them come to fruition. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five turtley awesome moments from 2016!

IDW Crowdfunded an Amazing TMNT Board Game

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past has finally hit the market. Image Source: IDW.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past has finally hit the market. Image Source: IDW.

Earlier this year, IDW launched a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter to develop a brand new board game based on their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. Shellheads went above and beyond to make Shadows of the Past a reality, as IDW gathered enough funds to publish the base game along with several additional items. The game took a few months to officially release, but it is now available for purchase at several retail locations. According to many fans, this is one of the best TMNT games that has ever been created.

Stan Sakai Announced a TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo Crossover

Usagi Yojimbo wearing sunglasses in the 2k3 series. Image Source: 4Kids.

Usagi Yojimbo wearing sunglasses in the 2k3 series. Image Source: 4Kids.

For years, fans have been wondering if the rabbit ronin would ever team up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles again. As comic conventions began to pop up around the country, rumors surfaced that Miyamoto Usagi was about to make a big comeback in the TMNT universe. Sadly, it took a month or two before we had any confirmation of these rumors, but creator Stan Sakai has since announced that there are indeed plans for Usagi Yojimbo to appear in Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Unfortunately, we don’t yet know if his appearance will be anything more than a cameo, but there are indications that this may be the case.

We Received Three New TMNT Comic Spinoffs

Full cover art for Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything. Image Source: IDW.

Full cover art for Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything. Image Source: IDW.

Although the turtles may not have impressed in the world of movies and video games, it’s safe to say they had a pretty good year at the comic book shop. The end of 2015 brought us our first Batman/TMNT crossover comic, and it was so successful that IDW decided to work with DC Comics to produce a spinoff of that series. As if that weren’t cool enough, they also developed two new comics entitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe and Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything. All of their new projects have been fairly successful, and it looks like our heroes in a half shell still have a pretty bright future between the panels.

Several Awesome Collectible TMNT Action Figures and Statues Were Announced

Donny is ready to join Raph in a fight against the evil Shredder! Image Source: NECA.

Donny is ready to join Raph in a fight against the evil Shredder! Image Source: NECA.

Although we have seen quite a few amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectibles in the past, 2016 was a particularly good year for TMNT toy collectors. Several companies unveiled plans for some of the most beautiful figures we’ve ever seen, with NECA leading the charge. Not only did they finally begin production on their 90’s TMNT movie figures, but they also produced a set of limited edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade figures as well. Companies such as Good Smile, S.H. Figuarts and Prime 1 Studio have many amazing figurines and statues planned for the near future, and it was a blast to discover all of them as they were unveiled earlier this year.

Nickelodeon Released an Epic ’87 TMNT Crossover Episode

The '87 turtles joined forces with the '2k12 turtles! Image Source: Nickelodeon.

The ’87 turtles joined forces with the ‘2k12 turtles! Image Source: Nickelodeon.

In a move that echoed Turtles Forever, Nickelodeon brought the original voice actors from the 1987 animated series back for an awesome crossover episode. How good was it? Well, it was recently nominated for an Annie Award. Not only was this an incredibly popular episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but it was also highly rated by the critics. Nostalgia sells well, and there’s no better way to pay homage to those that came before you than by bringing them on to reprise their roles!

In the end, it’s fair to say that 2016 wasn’t the best year that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have ever seen. That being said, there were quite a few accomplishments and announcements that made this year pretty memorable for our heroes in a half shell. Although there is reason to be concerned about their future, there is also a lot to look forward to in 2017. Don’t believe us? Well, just check out our post about the potentially bright future of the franchise!

Did we miss any turtley awesome moments from 2016? Which of these moments was your favorite experience of the year? Share your thoughts and opinions either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter!

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