New week, new episode of TMNT! If the swarms of rats from the episode “I, Monster” didn’t give you the heebee jeebees, then this one should:
While trying to foil a Kraang invasion plot, the Turtles are hunted by a giant cockroach.
Eeeeeeeessshhhh. Still, can’t wait for it! Unfortunately, there’s no clip on Nick.com yet, but if one shows up I’ll update this post. “Cockroach Terminator” airs this Friday at 7pm on Nick.
Turtles are where it’s at right now and I hope our Teenage Mutant Ninja Vignettes: Heroes in a Half Scene Building Contest has those creative juices oozing. This mini tribute to the full-size original toys by LegoJalex has been in my “to blog” for over a week, but I’d say now would be an appropriate time. It’s a fun build that makes me once again nostalgic for the old cartoon, even if the Shreddermobile was a ridiculous toy. I’m still waiting on the latest episode of the Nicktoon… and I was all caught up too.
Time to get building.
We haven’t done a vignette contest in a while and while Don and I were up late one night bandying some ideas, we both came up with the same theme: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! I love me some Turtles and watching the new cartoon on Nickelodeon is what inspired this contest. It’s really simple: Your goal is to create a compelling vignette that is themed around Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can build a street scene, sewer scene, rooftop scene, or anything in between. Are the turtles training underground? Having a quiet moment with a pizza? Kicking some Foot clan butt? The possibilities are endless. The prizes? How about the 79104 Shellraiser Street Chase for first place? Second place will receive 79103 Turtle Lair Attack, and third will get 79105 Baxter Robot Rampage. And that’s not all. This is probably the first contest in FBTB history where we’re giving away something that isn’t made by LEGO. In addition to 79104 Shellraiser Street Chase for first, we’re giving away 1 copy of the limited edition dvd set of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. It should be noted, in case it isn’t obvious, that this isn’t the current cartoon that is currently airing on Nickelodeon. This first aired starting in 1987. All ten seasons are in this set on 23 discs that come packaged in the Turtle van. I hear so many good things about it, I’m almost willing to look past my own bias and get a set for myself. Contest is open until the last day of March, so hit up the forum thread for complete rules. Good luck!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: “TCRI: The Plot Thickens”
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Today’s Friday, also known as TMNT Friday to me anyway. Tonight at 7pm catch the latest episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, titled “TCRI: The Plot Thickens”.
While breaking into TCRI headquarters, the Turtles discover the true intent of the Kraang and resolve to stop the alien invasion.
So, yeah, I’m really enjoying the new TMNT cartoon. And when I ran across the above MOC (thanks to ninnymuggins), I was thrilled. M.R. Yoder (yoderism) is reconstructing the underground turtles’ lair in the sewers of New York along with a section of the city above ground all the way up to April O’neil’s apartment. It’s a work in progress, but even at this stage, it’s coming along rather nicely. Check out the full flickr set for more pics.
Remember the Party Wagon from the old TMNT late 80′s toy line? Well Orion Pax does and he’s been waiting to cross it off of his to do list for a while. It sounds like he was willing to jump through quite a few hoops to get it done, but as usual it paid off in the end. It’s funny, because looking at it makes the new TMNT theme play in my head as it seems to have replaced the old one. In with the new and all that.
I get the honour of doing the first of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set reviews because I’m not only the sites biggest fan of the comics, but I’m also an expert on the cartoons, movies, toys…. I kid, I kid.
Actually, I’m first because Ace is busier and this is a small, easy set. I really am a big fan of the comics, original cartoon and first movie though and I have to admit that the new Nickelodeon series is now on that list as well. The storyline is quite good for a generational reboot and there are far more moments that throwback to the original comics then most of what has come in between. One of the stand out bits for me are the brief traditionally animated shots and the moments when the turtles eyes go stark white in acknowledgement of their comic book roots. Keen.
However, it could be the finest crafted cartoon of all time and it wouldn’t mean the LEGO sets based on it would be worth my time or money. Luckily, at least with this set, I think they could be.
Amazon has put all of the January 2013 assortments on pre-order status with a shipping date set for December 31. Even Galaxy Squad and that stuff was on sale days ahead of every other theme. This is speculation on my part but it’s most likely because Toys’R'Us complained about losing sales to Amazon since Amazon doesn’t have a holiday price gouge markup that TRU does. That and it probably violated TRU’s first-to-market contract. Whatever. Hope you ordered when you did. Shop@Home seems to be the only place to get some of the new stuff right now, like TMNT, Galaxy Squad, and Friends at MSRP, but you’ll be paying for express shipping in time for Christmas.
Or you could be insane and walk into a Toys’R'Us store during the last week before the holiday and attempt to get a price match.
Or just wait a few weeks and they’ll be everywhere.
Update: I should clarify that all NEW orders will be delayed until the end of the month. Any orders placed before today should still ship out as normal.
Today is the 19th, also known as on-sale day for TMNT through LEGO Shop@Home. If you missed out on Amazon, you can still order in time for Christmas delivery so long as you choose Express Shipping at checkout. It’s a bit of a premium but isn’t it worth your child’s/nephew’s/niece’s/grandchild’s happiness? You can’t put a price on that now can you?
Full list below.
Just a quick note since I’m tired. First up is Amazon selling The Hobbit sets at a 20% discount. Example: 79010 The Goblin King Battle
And lastly, Amazon has stocked up on some more TMNT sets. In addition to 79104 The Shellraiser Street Chase
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