ET Friday

Am I doing this right Malcolm?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

I was initially on the fence whether or not I should pick up the new TMNT figures, but after seeing them time and time again, I caved and bought them. Cowabunga!... right?

 The figures are really solid and they pose extremely well. The sculpts are very well done and the overall attention to detail is quite impressive for a nine dollar toy.

I also really like how they made each turtle unique by making their heights vary from character to character.
(I don't know if you can tell from the picture above, but Donetello is the tallest and Michelangelo is the shortest.)

Critiques of the new Turtles: (Because what I say matters to everyone)

• Raphael is really dark compared to the rest of the turtles and he isn't like that on the show. It seems almost like a miscolor. 
•  Raphael's mask is crazily blowing in the wind. Way more then the other turtles.
• His under bite is a little bit weird (not too bad. nitpicking. sorry.)
• They should have forgone the Harry Potter Chip in his shell and went with a regular chip.
•  I don't like Donetello's "Madonna spaced teeth" in the show, but at least he kept his mouth closed for the toys.

There is something else a bit off with these toys... but I can't put my finger on it...

One of these things is not like the other

Overall these figures are top notch and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who is interested in picking them up (if they haven't already.)

Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

Here is me in a turtle costume back in the day:


.... is what planned on saying if I could find a photo of me in kindergarten.
My parents didn't have any photos of me dressed up as a Ninja Turtle, but they did have a video. A video that nobody can find at the moment.
Lame.

SO instead here is a terrible attempt at costumes my wife and I did for this Halloween.

Anyway, be safe, look both ways before crossing the street and don't eat any candy until your parents look through it!

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 30

HALLOWEEN IS TOMORROW!

What?! You don't have a costume? Well don't fret!

You can rent this lovely gem!

TUBULAR!

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 29

I hope it doesn't rain.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 28

If you thought yesterday's costumes were lazy. This one is boarding anti-costume.

If you see someone answering the door wearing a Snuggie as a costume, just walk away without taking any candy. They obviously aren't taking the holiday seriously and shouldn't be allowed to participate.

I mean, sure it kind of looks like a Ninja Turtle ghost or something, but truth be told they are probably naked under there. Next house please.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 27

These 'costumes' scream "I want to dress up... but I'm kind of lazy"

In all honesty, I'd probably opt in for one of those awesome Turtle hoodies. 

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 26

Can Ninja Turtles dance? Yes.

Why do they wear a bear skin vests? We don't know. 

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 25

Halloween has become synonymous with "Sexy" Costumes.

Sexy Ghostbusters, Sexy Pirates, Sexy Beetlejuices...

Why not sexy Ninja Turtles?

no not those... 

THESE:

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 24

Ninja Turtles are really classy.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 23

Nothing to crazy today.

Just a lifeless... soulless... disembodied head of Raphael.

In a box.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 22

He's not fat. He's big shelled.

Seriously though. You should probably cut back on those cookies.

Back in 1990 there was a promotion (I guess) loosely based around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cookies.

Check out the commercial and home video below:

(Also note the fat Michaelangelo running at the end of the commercial. Classic!)

Blerg. I know that the cartoon theme song kicks ass and all... but listening to it on a loop like that would be a form of torture.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 21

An interesting take on the Ninja Turtle's concept.

This would make a cool costume, but I wouldn't want to see a movie with characters like this though. 

It would seem a bit awkward.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 20

Here are the turtles as they once appeared at Disney World's MGM Studios in the early 90s. Unfortunately we never went to any Disney Parks when I was a kid. Sad Sad.

I'd like to know where those costumes are now though. I wonder who got to keep em'

Picture originally found here.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 19

It's kind of weird that they would dawn green bald caps and green face pant, but not bother covering up their arms.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 18

E for Effort.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 17

Teenage Mutant Ninja Doggies

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 16

Pillows? Check.

Pajama Pants? Check.

Sleepover? Pending.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 15

Don't tell Shredder this costume exists.

TMNT Halloween Countdown: Day 14

I don't even...