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Roseangelo

03-15-2008, 11:43 PM

I can think of four scenarios that will get me to NYCC:

1) I win the lottery within the next month (in order for this to work, though, I would actually have to buy a ticket...).

2) Tokka kidnaps me with his mum's helicopter (assuming he's willing to take the detour).

3) Teleportation is invented within the next month.

4) I live to see time travel invented and travel back to NYCC '08 as an old lady.

So if you run into a really odd old lady fangirl (er.. fanlady?), know that time travel is just around the corner!

Alas...

VaughnMichael

03-15-2008, 11:55 PM

thebrownranger

03-16-2008, 07:40 AM

I started a thread couple of weeks ago concerning the same thing. Me and my brother plan on going. We have the money for admission, but I don't know how the heck we're gonna get there. I live about 45 minutes from the city, so it won't take too long. I haven't told my parents yet, but I will soon. Keeping my fingers crossed!:ohwell:

JAkeBlack

03-16-2008, 09:29 PM

I'll be there...though I guess that's a given since Murphy mentioned it on his blog, and it's on the Mirage website. I'll be at the Mirage booth now and a again, but also out and about.

BTW, I have a book being announced by one of the "big two" tomorrow...check for the solicits. (Sorry for the non-TMNT news...) ;-)

malpractice

03-16-2008, 10:25 PM

I'll be at NYCC all three days. Looking foward to meeting all the dudes from Mirage.

BTW, I have a book being announced by one of the "big two" tomorrow...check for the solicits. (Sorry for the non-TMNT news...) ;-)

I'll be on the lookout for that.

Krueger

03-17-2008, 07:25 AM

My tickets are bought so I'm there for sure. I'd love to meet some fellow Dromers there. Living in New York, I can't miss this one.

thebrownranger

03-17-2008, 01:19 PM

Would it be too late to buy tickets in April a couple of days near the comic con? Where would I go about buying them? online or elsewhere?

Archon_Turtle

03-17-2008, 02:18 PM

I would be able to go if someone was able to put me up for the night. I'd like to go to get peter to sign my arm so i can finish my tattoo.

VaughnMichael

03-17-2008, 02:25 PM

I would be able to go if someone was able to put me up for the night. I'd like to go to get peter to sign my arm so i can finish my tattoo.
I thought he wouldn't do it..?

Archon_Turtle

03-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Well I asked again...and he didn't say no...sooooooooo I'm wanting to try again. I have to go anyway for the neca exclusive.

MrPliggins

03-17-2008, 05:13 PM

Teleportation is invented...just not perfected yet.

BigApple3AM

03-17-2008, 10:06 PM

I bought a plane ticket, a convention ticket, and a hotel room for Friday night. I'm in Chicago, it'll be my first time in New York. It'd be cool to meet some of you guys/gals. Hopefully I get a NECA set, I'm sort of worried with the limited # of them being produced. Can't wait to meet Peter Laird, I met Eastman already but didn't talk to him really so hopefully I get the nerve to say something this time.

I think I'm gonna eat at Ninja Pizza. Then I'm going to see if the Statue of Liberty has anything under that toga.

TristanHuwJones

03-17-2008, 10:21 PM

She's French. You know that, right? ;)

Krueger

03-18-2008, 08:05 AM

You guys think the exclusive is going to be available on Saturday only or throughout the whole weekend?

VaughnMichael

03-18-2008, 03:11 PM

You guys think the exclusive is going to be available on Saturday only or throughout the whole weekend?
That's something to ask Murphy
http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/

tOkKa

03-18-2008, 09:19 PM

-->> ..we'll see,..

possible i may be able to go for ONE day ..

.. i dunno..

..current struggles this year put things like this as the least of things i'd be worryin' about..

but - ..

well again ..i'll keep tryin' here.. got some more people i have to talk to.. >v<

Roseangelo

03-18-2008, 09:50 PM

Dude, you can't go to NYC for ONE day.

prophecy718

03-19-2008, 01:26 PM

hmm i'll go there..being that i'm only a train ride away from the jacob javits center

VaughnMichael

03-20-2008, 03:05 AM

I very well may be going now!! It's awesome having friends in nyc!:evilgrin:

thebrownranger

03-20-2008, 01:24 PM

I'll see you there! only going on saturday april 19. Me and my brother(user: donnyt2u) asked my dad if he could give us a ride there and surprisingly he said ok. Now that's done, I just got to buy two tickets now, and it's good to live next to the city! :P

prophecy718

03-20-2008, 04:27 PM

i know this has been asked but

will they have the exclusives when the convention first starts or on saturday?

NYShell

03-20-2008, 06:08 PM

I'm definitely going on Saturday, April 19! Can someone give me all the information about everyone who works with the turtles that will be there, and what booth/panel etc. they will be at? thnkz:thyper::tgrin:

Scandia

03-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Too close of a call for me.

We are very short staffed at work. I cannot attend my sorority's convention in July either. I MAY be able to attend a convention for one of my Fandoms in June, but that is only because it is strictly a weekend trip and I may have to miss only one day of programming at the very most. I cannot take whole weekends off for anime conventions like I used to in years past either.

Revan

03-20-2008, 08:28 PM

I wonder if anyone going to comic con this year would be willing to nab me an exclusive neca set? Or is there a limit on how many one can get?

Roseangelo

03-20-2008, 08:38 PM

I wonder if anyone going to comic con this year would be willing to nab me an exclusive neca set? Or is there a limit on how many one can get?

There's a limit of one per person.

thebrownranger

03-20-2008, 08:38 PM

I wonder if anyone going to comic con this year would be willing to nab me an exclusive neca set? Or is there a limit on how many one can get?

They will definitely pop up on ebay after the convention is over, but may go for a higher price :) Not sure on how they'll limit how many you buy. I guess you can't buy no more than one exclusive 4 pack set. It might go the same way for the standard four pack as well.

Revan

03-20-2008, 08:39 PM

There's a limit of one per person.
Yeah I suppose that makes sense. Blast! Living in South Dakota sucks.

JAkeBlack

03-20-2008, 08:48 PM

The answers to several of the questions (as I understand them...)

1) The NECA sets should be available all weekend, though, Friday is just for industry pros, so I'm not sure they'll be for sale that day (but I imagine they will be...)

2) Check www.ninjaturtles.com for the list of the TMNT folk that will be there with Mirage. Tristan Huw Jones is also going to be there. He and I will be at the Mirage tables sporadically...I will be at another panel for one of the big, though not on the panel. If I'm not at Mirage, you can try loking for me hanging around Marvel or DC, but I don't have specific times. Best if you want to meet me (not that there's *that* many people who would, I know) by checking back at Mirage throughout the weekend.

3) I don't know this, but if NECA is trying to control that only one person buys a box set, they will probably stamp or hole-punch your convention badge. I've lots of other companies do that.

Does that help answer any of the questions?

Krueger

03-21-2008, 07:10 AM

Archon_Turtle

03-21-2008, 01:16 PM

I bought my plane ticket and my con ticket, so I'm locked into going. That weekend is going to be a little hardcore for me...but this is my official schedule (I hope):

*Leave Los Angeles Friday the 18th at 4:25pm
(Lay-Over in SLC, UT)
*Arrive at JFK Saturday the 19th at 5:45am
*Scout out a Tattoo Shop while I wait for the Con to open.
*Hit up the NECA booth ASAP to try to get the con exclusive.
*Go to the Mirage booth and have Peter sign my arm.
*Go to the tat shop and have it inked in.
*Go back to the con to get Peter to sign the con exclusive at the NECA booth.
*Leave JFK for Los Angeles Saturday the 19th 6:15pm

For those of you who are new to the drome and have no idea what I'm talking about when I say "sign my arm". I have been working on a tattoo project for quite some time now. I have the four turtles running down my right arm, and 2 years ago Kevin signed my arm at the San Diego Con (which I promptly have inked into my arm). I have been waiting a long time to finish this tattoo, and Peter's signature will mark the end of it. So Wish Me Luck on completing this crazy quest of mine.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/The%20day%20I%20met%20Kevin%20Eastman/100_1382.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/The%20day%20I%20met%20Kevin%20Eastman/100_1385.jpg

thebrownranger

03-21-2008, 01:25 PM

Damn thats hardcore! What booth # will the Mirage crew be at? and is that Kevin Eastman ink permanent?

Archon_Turtle

03-21-2008, 02:22 PM

Damn thats hardcore! What booth # will the Mirage crew be at? and is that Kevin Eastman ink permanent?

Not really sure what booth yet. And to answer your question, it wasnt permanent at the time that picture was taken, but I went directly from con to my tattoo artist and had it inked it permanently.

thebrownranger

03-21-2008, 04:21 PM

-Will any of the artists from Image be there who worked on TMNT vol. 3?
-How many comics do you think I could get signed from each artist? I'm thinking of at least bringing 15-20 comics :ohwell:
-Is it possible if I could get a sketch from each artist?

NOTE: If any of you here are planning to go, please make yourselves visible at the con! I'd like to meet some tmnt fans there! :P

Krueger

03-21-2008, 07:02 PM

-How many comics do you think I could get signed from each artist? I'm thinking of at least bringing 15-20 comics :ohwell:
I'm sure they charge per signature, so you would have to pay 15-20 times. Sounds costly to me but if you can afford it, by all means.

NOTE: If any of you here are planning to go, please make yourselves visible at the con! I'd like to meet some tmnt fans there! :P

I agree. I'd like to meet some of the people on this forum as well. I wish the Drome shirts sold on here were worth buying (no offense) so we could all wear them but in any case, I should be decked out in TMNT attire.

**250th post! I am a hench mutant!! Yes.

thebrownranger

03-21-2008, 07:13 PM

I'm sure they charge per signature, so you would have to pay 15-20 times. Sounds costly to me but if you can afford it, by all means.

You have to pay to get a comic signed?!? Thats means I won't be bringing in any comics. :cry: But I hope it's not true for the Mirage booth.

:!:MORE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:!::

- If you really do have to pay for it signed, how much?
- What about sketches?
- What about pictures with an artist?
- Will you have to pay to get the NECA four pack signed by PL as well?
- Any know still about the Image artists?
- If I buy my tickets a couple of days before the con starts, do you think they'll be sold out by then?

Roseangelo

03-21-2008, 07:56 PM

Not speaking specifically for anyone, but just from general con experiences:

Artists/creators generally don't charge to sign something you bring. But if you bring a lot of things, have the courtesy to buy SOMETHING off of them. Some artists will do small sketches for free, some will take commissions, some will have pre-drawn stuff for sale. Or all of the above.

Higher-profile people are more likely to charge money.

Kevin Eastman does everything for free.

NECA is not likely to charge you to get Peter's sig on the box set. Peter will be at their booth to help drive sales of the box set. All they want is your $50. (At least, I hope this is the case.)

Edit: That's one hell of an itinerary, Archon! I hope you can pull all of that off!

Krueger

03-21-2008, 09:46 PM

NECA answers our questions!!!

http://www.necaonline.com/article/detail/180

The Turtles Hit New York Comic Con
NECA Reveals Details on NYCC Exclusive
03/21/2008

Last week we revealed the much anticipated New York Comic Con Exclusive Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Box Set. Today we reveal how you can get your own set, limited to 500 pieces. The sets go on sale the morning of Saturday, April 19 at NECA’s Comic Con booth. Sets are priced at $50, payable in cash only, and limited to one per customer. At the time of purchase, the guest will receive a color-coded ticket or voucher, assigning a specific time to return to the NECA booth to have your set signed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Peter Laird. Mr. Laird will only be at the booth from 1 - 3 PM, and will only be signing the exclusive set. Complying with the color-coded schedule will ensure that all 500 sets can be signed by Peter Laird. Good luck and we hope to see you all at this year's New York Comic Con! Make sure to check back at NECAonline for the latest Comic Con updates and more!

JAkeBlack

03-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Peter will *still* be at the Mirage booth throughout the weekend. So, you might still be able to get comics signed.

I will sign anything for free (and I agree with Rose, most comics creators are like that)...I'll sign TMNT, Smallville, or my other stuff. :-)

Archon, if you were in Salt Lake about 30 hours earlier, you'd be able to catch me before I leave home for the show!

Here's the list of table assignments for the show: http://www.nycomiccon.com/app/homepage.cfm?moduleid=4568&appname=100453&campaignid=61372446&iUserCampaignID=37430449

Note the strange breakup of the Mirage crew. I also, apparently, have my own table that I didn't know I had until tonight! Surprise! (I will try to be there as much as I can...but you may have to keep checking...)

Archon_Turtle

03-22-2008, 03:38 PM

Edit: That's one hell of an itinerary, Archon! I hope you can pull all of that off!

So do I Rose, otherwise this is going to be a seriously expensive failure. And I'm not one for failure...especially that of the extremely expensive variety :-P

thebrownranger

03-24-2008, 03:51 PM

Yesterday when I was buying my ny comic con tickets online, I decided to stop because I didn't know what the heck a DHL Express Badge is. Can anybody please tell me what this is?

prophecy718

03-24-2008, 04:04 PM

i'm assuming that you live in ny?? If you don't feel comfortable buying it online, just go in person and buy it from any of the comic book stores listed in this link

http://www.nycomiccon.com/app/homepage.cfm?appname=100453&moduleID=2526&LinkID=29759&campaignid=61372448&iUserCampaignID=37512301

thebrownranger

03-24-2008, 04:14 PM

I do live in ny and I'm still going forth in buying tickets online because I need to save up cash for the comic con. Still, does any one know what a DHL Express Badge is?

Archon_Turtle

03-24-2008, 05:23 PM

I do live in ny and I'm still going forth in buying tickets online because I need to save up cash for the comic con. Still, does any one know what a DHL Express Badge is?

DHL is a shipping company. So I would assume a DHL express badge is a badge that gets mailed to you via DHL express mail.

thebrownranger

03-24-2008, 05:30 PM

DHL is a shipping company. So I would assume a DHL express badge is a badge that gets mailed to you via DHL express mail.

Alright its making more sense to me know. But what is the point of the badge for? Is it to walk in and out of the con center? Or just to permit you inside the place? Is it for screenings? Is it mandatory?

Splinter's Iroonna

03-24-2008, 06:21 PM

I think it means that as the ticket is shipped out via the good ol' U.S. of A. Post Office, the DHL upgrade means what someone else said-- that they can express it to you (and prolly for a fee).

It has, as far as I can see from the site, nothing to do with anything special.

And besides if you buy a pass, you can go in and out all you want for that day/time period.

I hope you have a good time! I envy you all.

Archon_Turtle

03-24-2008, 06:39 PM

Alright its making more sense to me know. But what is the point of the badge for? Is it to walk in and out of the con center? Or just to permit you inside the place? Is it for screenings? Is it mandatory?

your badge is your ticket.

thebrownranger

03-24-2008, 07:55 PM

your badge is your ticket.

Thank you man. That's the one thing I needed to know the most. Short, sweet and simple :trazz: So when I make the purchase online, I'll just pick up my two badges(tickets) when I get there instead of DHL mailing it to me.

Krueger

03-24-2008, 09:35 PM

Thank you man. That's the one thing I needed to know the most. Short, sweet and simple :trazz: So when I make the purchase online, I'll just pick up my two badges(tickets) when I get there instead of DHL mailing it to me.

Yes, but that delays the process of getting in to the con and buying the exclusive. But that shouldn't matter. I'm sure 500 can't sell in 10 minutes.

thebrownranger

03-25-2008, 01:11 PM

I hope you're right man. I'm having second thoughts now about an online purchase for the badge.

Archon_Turtle

03-25-2008, 02:08 PM

Yes, but that delays the process of getting in to the con and buying the exclusive. But that shouldn't matter. I'm sure 500 can't sell in 10 minutes.

Im going to have to pick my badge up there...but my flight comes in at 5:30am so I'm going to be there retardedly early.

Oh, and heres a question, anyone know what the weather is going to be like?

thebrownranger

03-25-2008, 03:26 PM

Im going to have to pick my badge up there...but my flight comes in at 5:30am so I'm going to be there retardedly early.

Oh, and heres a question, anyone know what the weather is going to be like?

From what I know its gonna range from about 55-70 degrees. Weather in new york is always changing. I suggest wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Bring a long sleeve shirt too just in case the temp. starts cranking down. Hope to see you there!

Krueger

03-26-2008, 07:08 AM

I hope you're right man. I'm having second thoughts now about an online purchase for the badge.

I wouldn't really worry about it. I know all crazy things are probably going through people's heads that want to get their hands on this exclusive. I see you live in NYC. Is going to a comic shop to pick up the ticket out of the question?

thebrownranger

03-26-2008, 01:21 PM

I live about 45 minutes away (Long Island). I use to live in one of the boroughs which was Queens, but then moved to the suburbs many years later. I'm also not thinking about going to a nearby comic shop in NYC, it'll be too much of a hassle. Who knows, tickets at comic book stores in the city are limited to an extent, so they might run short. And plus, I wanna go early just for the hell of it. :P

NOTE: If you plan on buying your tickets online, and DHL shipping your badge to you, you've got until April 1st before this offer closes. If you ordered before March 16th, they'd mail it to you for free. Just thought you'd like to know.

Krueger

03-26-2008, 05:40 PM

And plus, I wanna go early just for the hell of it. :P

Gotcha. I don't blame ya.

NOTE: If you plan on buying your tickets online, and DHL shipping your badge to you, you've got until April 1st before this offer closes. If you ordered before March 16th, they'd mail it to you for free. Just thought you'd like to know.

I dunno if this was directed to me or everyone but I have my ticket already but thanks anyway. I live like five minutes away from a place that sells them.

prophecy718

03-26-2008, 07:10 PM

I live about 45 minutes away (Long Island). I use to live in one of the boroughs which was Queens, but then moved to the suburbs many years later. I'm also not thinking about going to a nearby comic shop in NYC, it'll be too much of a hassle. Who knows, tickets at comic book stores in the city are limited to an extent, so they might run short. And plus, I wanna go early just for the hell of it. :P

that's not true at all :lol::lol: believe me they have lots of tickets right now...I went to midtown comics on Saturday night, walked in, asked for a ticket, got it and left....but oh well, do you what you feel is comfortable

thebrownranger

03-29-2008, 10:51 AM

Well I never went to Midtown to look for tickets, I went somewhere else in the city. Oh well, I finally got mine online and they should be coming in the mail pretty soon. I'm sooo anxious!!!:rolling:
I do have one question though. I remember somebody here posted on this thread that Kevin Eastman will be at this comic con. Is this really true? I can't seem to find his name on any of the artists list.

Roseangelo

03-29-2008, 11:05 AM

I remember somebody here posted on this thread that Kevin Eastman will be at this comic con. Is this really true? I can't seem to find his name on any of the artists list.

Yes. He will be at the Heavy Metal booth, not Artist Alley.

prophecy718

03-29-2008, 11:13 AM

Yes. He will be at the Heavy Metal booth, not Artist Alley.

will he sign?

thebrownranger

03-29-2008, 11:14 AM

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. I appreciate it! :tsmile:

03-29-2008, 09:25 PM

Yes. He will be at the Heavy Metal booth, not Artist Alley.

Wow. So Kevin & Pete under the same roof. Think they'll talk? :P

Roseangelo

03-29-2008, 09:30 PM

Wow. So Kevin & Pete under the same roof. Think they'll talk? :P

To each other? Sadly, probably unlikely...

03-29-2008, 09:47 PM

To each other? Sadly, probably unlikely...

Figured as much...

But speaking of Kev, is he still cool about signing Turtles stuff or doing TMNT sketchs or is that a no-no now?

Roseangelo

03-29-2008, 09:50 PM

Figured as much...

But speaking of Kev, is he still cool about signing Turtles stuff or doing TMNT sketchs or is that a no-no now?

Kevin's always cool about talking/drawing/signing Turtles. :)

thebrownranger

03-30-2008, 03:29 PM

I have just recently ordered my NYCC tickets online about four days ago (March 26th), and I've selected the DHL Express Badge option for it to be mailed to my house. I was wondering if any of you could tell me, a rough estimate of when my tickets will arrive at my house. I live in Ny if that hepls.

AquaParade

03-30-2008, 09:43 PM

Really wish I lived in New York so I could go to this...among other reasons actually. Is NY the only place they hold these things? I'd love to meet Kevin, and I know it may be a big assumption but I just imagine he'd be more approachable about the turtles, sorry If I'm wrong, and I feel bad if it's just portrayed this way, but I wouldn't feel as comfortable around Peter for some reason...not to judge though, I really dont know what kinda guy he is.

JAkeBlack

04-01-2008, 11:34 AM

The NYCC planners have corrected the strange seating assignements for the con, and all of Mirage (and I) will be seated together. It's not on the website, yet, but they have informed Mirage that the seating/table assignments have been fixed.

NYShell

04-05-2008, 02:57 PM

I think that everyone here from the forums should wear something to identify ourselves so all of us can meet each other...I think that would be good idea!

Will Mirage be selling anything else, other than the NECA toys at the con? I wonder how the setup for the turtles booth will be cuz this is my first time going!

thebrownranger

04-06-2008, 09:30 PM

Anybody still in the know on the exact accessories inside NYCC 4pack? All I see from the pics are the basic weapons, baby turtles, and bases. Where's the rest?

Roseangelo

04-06-2008, 11:12 PM

Anybody still in the know on the exact accessories inside NYCC 4pack? All I see from the pics are the basic weapons, baby turtles, and bases. Where's the rest?

All of the accessories that come with the individual figures are in the NYCC box set. End of story.

prophecy718

04-16-2008, 06:52 AM

being that we're three days away....Who's definitely going now?

i'm just curious to see exactly how many from this board will be there

Krueger

04-16-2008, 07:26 AM

being that we're three days away....Who's definitely going now?

i'm just curious to see exactly how many from this board will be there

*Raises hand*

thebrownranger

04-16-2008, 02:47 PM

being that we're three days away....Who's definitely going now?

i'm just curious to see exactly how many from this board will be there

I'm definitely going as well (With my brother. So that makes four all together inluding you, my bro, and kreuger). Why couldn't the pope come some other time to nyc? Traffic is gonna be big on Saturday, but I'll be there on time. Anybody else showing up?

Archon_Turtle

04-16-2008, 03:33 PM

I will be there on saturday for a few hours. If you happen to be sly enough to catch me, say hi! I'll be the one with the ninja turtle tattoos :-P.

thebrownranger

04-16-2008, 04:02 PM

Why only a few hours? Aren't you just coming for one day? I'll be there from start to end b/c I want my money to be worth every penny I spent (mostly b/c I've got too much time on my hands :D). I'm guessing you're going to spend the rest of the day finding a tattoo shop for your tmnt sig or that your flight back to Cali is on the same day, right?

Archon_Turtle

04-16-2008, 04:28 PM

I've got a shop in mind, and they will be on stand by for me since I'm not sure when I will be able to get Peter to sign (the tat will only take like 10 minutes anyway). Don't be suprised if you find me sleeping somewhere at the con, as my schedule is gonna be crazy.

I arrive at 5:30 am on saturday and leave at 6:00pm that night...so yeah...a few hours. It's gonna be nucking futz!

thebrownranger

04-16-2008, 07:38 PM

How much do you think the Mirage crew will charge for a standard size sketch?

Krueger

04-17-2008, 07:08 AM

I posted this in the NECA toy thread but I figured it would be relevant here too.

Good news to those of you that can't make Comic-Con. The exclusive is already on ebay and he has more than one. Of course, it is more than $50. I wasn't expecting to see this until Saturday night! Pretty scary. I believe some of you guys may have ordered the Neca figures from this guy, as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TMNT-BOX-SET-NECA-COMIC-CON-EXCLUSIVE-IN-HAND-MIB_W0QQitemZ330228945915QQihZ014QQcategoryZ16474Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Fixed the broken link.

VaughnMichael

04-17-2008, 09:29 AM

Triglyph

04-17-2008, 01:15 PM

This is off topic, but for anyone who is going, my soon-to-be former parter and soon-to-be sole owner of toysandtoons.com Peter (Lerose) will be walking around the event on friday. He should have free cards from my "Redneck Space Track" series with him. If anyone sees a dude with a "toysandtoons" shirt (you can also go to toysandtoons.com's about us section to see what Peter looks like)...ask him for a card. Obviously no one knows what this cartoon is yet, but its currently in production-14 episodes should be finished by the end of 2008. We're recording voices starting May 1st and have an established name star signed on for a major role.

http://www.toysandtoons.com/catalog/promo_fx.jpg

here is the image of the card. He should have a stack with him.

I wish I could make it up to this show. I have a set of those Dark Horse Miniatures: "Turtles with energy weapons" that I had signed by Kevin several years ago at an event in NYC. I'd love to get a signature from Peter (Laird) on the item as well...

If anyone is there getting a signature on the new four pack, please suggest to Peter and the Mirage crew that they try to make it down to Orlando for another FX show event. They used to hit that show a few years back, but haven't been there for the years I've been living in Orlando.

Archon_Turtle

04-18-2008, 02:56 PM

Off I go! I'll be in NYC at about 5:30 tomorrow morning! Wish me luck!

thebrownranger

04-18-2008, 06:31 PM

Anybody know if Erik Larsen will be @ nycc? If so, I'm hoping to get some tmnt vol. 3 comics signed.

Krueger

04-18-2008, 08:51 PM

I was at the Con today and it was amazing. I can't stress enough to be there super early if you want one of these NECA exclusives. I'm afraid they will not last long tomorrow. They were be hounded for them today and NECA kept saying "Tomorrow at 10AM." There was usually a nice sized crowd looking at the figures behind the glass which included the black and white variants. TMNT is super hot again!

Emmanuel Cruz

04-18-2008, 09:30 PM

I live in New Jersey, and I'll be coming tomorrow! I'm so excited, considering I was in NY earlier today to see my first opera at the Metropolitan Opera, and now the Con! My two loves, music and cartoons, in 2 days!

I'm gonna try my best to get the exclusive figures, but from what I'm hearing, they won't be there by the time I arrive. :(

I'm going to wear my fraternity letters to the Con, so I won't be hard to miss, if any of you cats wanna hang out for a bit. :) I should sleep now, considering I'm taking a train from my town to Manhattan in 6 hours. :)

-EC

prophecy718

04-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Had a great time at the NY comic con, I was actually able to get Kevin Eastman's autograph too! He's a very cool dude

http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/09b152edc3a6ddfa7d51732dc3fc80ae8af4c9d.pjpg

http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/2ec256ce40c97a1fdbbfc197adf856be7c91fa4.pjpg

http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/bae35c9de477c235a4a6d0b5fd1332a1cd1381c.pjpg

http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/de6253ce3fce0af8dc3f7a5dd54ad54fe8afb4b.pjpg

Kevin made me a sketch of michelangelo

http://images.yuku.com/image/pjpeg/0542512e59c76a55d7bfa6867401d8f22b76684.pjpg

twopinacoladas

04-20-2008, 11:35 PM

nice prophecy718!

:)

Archon_Turtle

04-21-2008, 04:33 PM

I decided that I'm going to have my box set AFA graded. It is just way too nice a piece for something to ever happen to it.

thebrownranger

04-25-2008, 01:17 AM

Yeah its a late post, but I've been having some uploading problems. Other than that, I had a great time at New York Comic Con and I look forward to going again! The coolest thing was, TMNT was the biggest event there. I never had the chance to greet or get something signed by Eric Talbot or Steve Lavigne, but maybe next year. Luckily, I ran into three drome users, Archon_Turtle, Michele Ivey, and Jake Black. Here are some pics from the con below.

Peter Laird signing my NECA exclusive boxset and sketching a turtle for me in issue #29:
http://imgcash1.imageshack.us/Himg403/scaled.php?server=403&filename=nycc006vu2.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg168/scaled.php?server=168&filename=nycc057ak7.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Me and my brother w/ Peter Laird:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg507/scaled.php?server=507&filename=nycc058mj9.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Kevin signing the boxset and tmnt vol. 1#7:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg507/scaled.php?server=507&filename=nycc045ew2.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Eastman in his glory:
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/9734/nycc044ra2.jpg

Me and my brother w/ Kevin Eastman:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8059/nycc047vn4.jpg

Some neat sketches Eastman drew for me and my bro:
http://imgcash2.imageshack.us/Himg167/scaled.php?server=167&filename=tmntneca009ks4.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Kevin E. letting me hold the only advanced copy ever for the Bodycount reprint:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg72/scaled.php?server=72&filename=nycc046ao9.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

NECA TMNT showcase:
http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/Himg410/scaled.php?server=410&filename=nycc019bf1.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

A thumbs-up from Dan Berger:
http://imgcash1.imageshack.us/Himg176/scaled.php?server=176&filename=nycc015ul8.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

thebrownranger

04-25-2008, 01:44 AM

Jim Lawson imitating tmnt vol. 4 #10 cover :P:
http://imgcash1.imageshack.us/Himg229/scaled.php?server=229&filename=nycc017pz5.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Steve Murphy signing my tmnt collected movie book:
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Jake Black giving a smile:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg134/scaled.php?server=134&filename=nycc018gv9.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

TMNT NECA banner:
http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/Himg187/scaled.php?server=187&filename=nycc052go4.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Donatello NECA voucher(wish I got em all):
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg167/scaled.php?server=167&filename=tmntneca007uw9.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

That is some cool ink Archon:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/Himg168/scaled.php?server=168&filename=nycc005xb4.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

Michele Ivey's awesome autograph shirt:
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Laird & Murphy at the NECA booth:
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My bro and I managed to find some good stuff at the con, especially a raph statue:
http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/Himg187/scaled.php?server=187&filename=tmntneca006jo6.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=480

I'll be posting up the video of NYCC on youtube later so keep a look on it.
Click here if you want more pics from NYCC & a lot more: http://profile.imageshack.us/user/thebrownranger/

Krueger

04-25-2008, 07:06 AM

I decided that I'm going to have my box set AFA graded. It is just way too nice a piece for something to ever happen to it.

That sounds cool. I may be interested in doing that. Would you mind telling me how much that costs when you get it done?

My bro and I managed to find some good stuff at the con, especially a raph statue:

Nice pics, Ranger. Did you get a good buy for the Raph statue?

thebrownranger

04-25-2008, 08:31 AM

Nice pics, Ranger. Did you get a good buy for the Raph statue?

Well considering these things came out four years ago, is $200 a reasonable price? The original price was $125. I think that the price on hard to find things increase every year by substantial amount. I'm not sure if I'm right though.

Hey Archon, did you get Laird to sign your arm? And how do you go about getting the nycc boxset AFA graded (process-wise)? I might consider that too.

Archon_Turtle

04-25-2008, 03:34 PM

Hey Archon, did you get Laird to sign your arm?
Yup! Here is the pic of the tat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/NYCC%202008/100_0085.jpg

And how do you go about getting the nycc boxset AFA graded (process-wise)? I might consider that too.

Go here: http://www.toygrader.com/
there is an online tool for filling out the form. Then you ship the figures to them and they ship them back all pretty. The con box set fits into the 20-29 inch custom catagory, and I chose to go with the UV protected archive grade acrylic case, so the total was 125 + shipping it to them. Well worth it in my opinion, because like I said, I dont want anything to happen to this thing.

thebrownranger

04-26-2008, 08:07 AM

Yup! Here is the pic of the tat!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/NYCC%202008/100_0085.jpg

Sweet! You ever think about getting a tat of the old Mirage b&w comics? I saw this guy at the con with em on his right arm:
http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img259/1412/nycc014re0.jpg

I'm really considering of getting a tattoo of the old school Mirage turtles when I get older somewhere in my 20's. I guess I have you and this guy to thank for inspiration.

Go here: http://www.toygrader.com/
there is an online tool for filling out the form. Then you ship the figures to them and they ship them back all pretty. The con box set fits into the 20-29 inch custom catagory, and I chose to go with the UV protected archive grade acrylic case, so the total was 125 + shipping it to them. Well worth it in my opinion, because like I said, I dont want anything to happen to this thing.

Please tell me that's a $1.25. I not, I don't think this could be done. I'm very low on cash now. Any other toy grading companies you know about? I also don't feel safe about shipping them over to who-knows-where. I wish there where some other near-by place in NY where I could get it graded.

soccerstud652

05-06-2008, 03:24 PM

I think its $125, but I too wonder what to do with my set to keep it safe. Any *cheaper* suggestions?

Archon_Turtle

05-06-2008, 03:33 PM

I think its $125, but I too wonder what to do with my set to keep it safe. Any *cheaper* suggestions?

You could stick them in a cardboard box for free. Seriously though gang, you get what you pay for in everything in life. AFA to my knowledge is the only toy grader that is widely recognized. You COULD just go to their website and buy a custom enclosure without having it graded for much cheaper.

As far as shipping it safely,if youre really worried you can pack them in a box with packing material, then pack THAT box into a large box with packing material. Thats what I did.

soccerstud652

05-06-2008, 03:48 PM

You could stick them in a cardboard box for free. Seriously though gang, you get what you pay for in everything in life. AFA to my knowledge is the only toy grader that is widely recognized. You COULD just go to their website and buy a custom enclosure without having it graded for much cheaper.

As far as shipping it safely,if youre really worried you can pack them in a box with packing material, then pack THAT box into a large box with packing material. Thats what I did.

I am just looking for a cheap clear display case so that dust doe snot ruin the box. Spending $50 for the thing in the first place is pretty expensive if you think about it...but paying close to triple for a case for it? I'm not a millionaire...

I do agree with you get what you pay for...but sometimes when you shop around alot you get better deals...so your hard work and effort pays off.

What are the dimensions of the set (if you can remember)? I do not have the box in front of me right now?

thebrownranger

05-06-2008, 06:37 PM

I am just looking for a cheap clear display case so that dust doe snot ruin the box.

Same here. Thats all I need right now, a nice clear UV protectin' display case. I could care less about what grade they'd give me.

soccerstud652

05-06-2008, 06:49 PM

Same here. Thats all I need right now, a nice clear UV protectin' display case. I could care less about what grade they'd give me.

I don't even need the UV protection, I'm not displaying it near any windows. It is a shame I'll never actually get to rip open the box and play with these bad boys. I don't want the 4 boys to feel like Pistol Pete...

(Toy Story 2 reference for anyone who missed it)

Jester

05-06-2008, 07:18 PM

Pistol Pete is either the mascot for the OSU Cowboys (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pistol_Pete_%28mascot%29) or a basketball player named Pete Maravich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Maravich). Stinky Pete the Prospector (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinky_Pete_%28Toy_Story%29#Stinky_Pete_the_prospe ctor) is guy from Toy Story 2.

soccerstud652

05-06-2008, 07:26 PM