Mirage: OUR 25th Wish List..

[Vegita-San]

'I know I'm asking for a world of hurt, but I thought I'd give us one last chance..'

Classic Bill Murray line that seems to apply here :). But, just in case anyone from Mirage still reads, and cares, THIS is what I and your fellow fans would like to see for the 25th.

At the top of my wish list :

VIDEO GAMES - All Turtle games released on the Virtual Console. INCLUDING Gamecbue, Gameboy, and Un-Altered Arcade games with music and voices in tact.


SPECIAL EDITION versions of the movies on the Blu-Ray format, with Digital Copy enabled.

COMICS - If not an old toon comic, how about a few issues of 'TALES' taking place in other universes? Archie, Old Toon, hell, even the Next Mutation while we're talking crazy ;)..

COMIC CONS: Classic Turtle Talent at the NY Comic Con..

That's it for me....What would everyone else like to see?

[Cipher]

All I want is for trade-paperbacks to come out (preferably in major bookstores where they'll get attention).

If not the entirety of the Archie and Mirage series, at the very least they need to release collections of City at War, Volume 2, and Volume 4.

It just kills me that there are these great and long running story arcs that people won't have access to.

Everything else is icing on the cake. These are musts. Maybe not this year, in fact all signs point to it not happening, but if Mirage shuts its doors without releasing these, then damn.

[gobo]

Is the videogame still coming? If not, all we have to look forward to is the 3-part cartoon movie. :cry:
All I want for Shell-Mas is The Forever War.:trazz:
Oh yeah. That too (though I'm not too happy about the chapters being split up again :ohwell: ).

[oldmanwinters]

All I want for Shell-Mas is The Forever War.:trazz:

[Ninjinister]

I'd much rather have all of the TMNT games released on one disc across all three next-gen consoles, than just unloading them all on Virtual Console throughout the year.

Also, in the way of figures, maybe have had new sculpts based on the old series, and possibly some nifty "evoluton" box sets with a figure based on every major line they appeared in (for example, 1988 Leo, Movie Star Leo, Toon Leo, Movie III Leo, Next Mutation Leo, 2003 Leo, Fast Forward Leo, 2007 Leo, and maybe a real BttS Leo). Speaking of BttS, we really do need some real BttS figures, dammit! Not the crap we're already getting. I think it would also be fun to have a set of Mini-Mutants based on the old cartoon.

[Jester]

As a movie fan SE or DC versions of the movies (especially Barrnon's 1990 original.)

Oh..and Forever War, for the Archie fan in me. If only it was in color. :P

[Buslady]

A less kiddie handling of the whole anniversary.

6 to 8" Sideshow quality statues of each turtle and Splinter in TMNT1 style w/ special edition (or director's cut) of TMNT1.

[turkishproverb]

All I want is for trade-paperbacks to come out (preferably in major bookstores where they'll get attention).
Gary's too lazy. It's never going to happen while he's around.

All I want for Shell mass is-
Gary Gone
Forever War
Gary Gone
Special Edition MOvie 1 DVD release
Gary Gone
Complete Image Turtles Trades
Complete Archie TUrtles Trades
Gary Gone
a complete version of Collected book 1 (With the origional issue 8, original tones, AND Fugitiod 1)
Complete Trades of the old series, starting with reprints of The River (not likely) and City at war, and moving inward.
Gary Gone
New Movie Announced
Gary Gone
Playmates Improving
Gary Gone
Gary Gone
Tales to start featuring non mirage universe stories once in a while. (maybe 1/3 of the time.)
Gary Gone

[oldmanwinters]

Gary's too lazy. It's never going to happen while he's around.

All I want for Shell mass is-
Gary Gone
Forever War
Gary Gone
Special Edition MOvie 1 DVD release
Gary Gone
Complete Image Turtles Trades
Complete Archie TUrtles Trades
Gary Gone
a complete version of Collected book 1 (With the origional issue 8, original tones, AND Fugitiod 1)
Complete Trades of the old series, starting with reprints of The River (not likely) and City at war, and moving inward.
Gary Gone
New Movie Announced
Gary Gone
Playmates Improving
Gary Gone
Gary Gone
Tales to start featuring non mirage universe stories once in a while. (maybe 1/3 of the time.)
Gary Gone

The official site just posted an update.
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/home/news/GaryRichardson_Resigns_1118
Apparently, Gary has resigned his position as CEO at Mirage.:o

[oldmanwinters]

Oh wait, sorry, I thought it was Shell-pril Fool's Day already!:lol:

[turkishproverb]

That wasn't kind of you. :ohwell: I wasnt' expecting him to resign because I said so, just hoping he would be gone, because if the man is trying to help mirage than heclearly doesn't know what he's doing.

[Eiko]

I,m thinking maybe they should bring back the old turtle cartoons with an update be cool to see bebop and Rocksteady in new animation but i am just really looking forward to the forever war series been waiting so long.

[Guitar_Raph]

Would love to see...

COMING OUT OF OUR SHELLS on DVD & CD (since they were released on cassette & VHS video in the past)

NT; TNM on DVD available for the US & Canada.

[Ninjinister]

Good God, Winters! You gave me a heart attack of excitement! Next time you post that, make it true!

[Roseangelo]

Good God, Winters! You gave me a heart attack of excitement! Next time you post that, make it true!

Seriously, me too!

Alas...

I'm on board for Gary being gone being my big wish for next year (or sooner...).

The unfortunate thing, though, is that whatever "wishlist" you want to create, it's pretty nearly too late for Mirage to make any effort to implement any of it (that isn't already in motion) in time for next year.

And keep in mind that at no point has this thing ever been about US. If it were, Mirage would have pegged us for input. But they haven't and when Murphy proposed the idea to Gary/Peter, they shot it down.

Really people, how much longer are you gonna stand for that big middle finger they've all been waving at us?

[gobo]

Would love to see...

COMING OUT OF OUR SHELLS on DVD & CD (since they were released on cassette & VHS video in the past)

NT; TNM on DVD available for the US & Canada.
Oddly enough, me too. I'd LOVE to have a Tour-toiseshell CD (of the songs that aren't easily attainable elsewhere, and I'd buy TNM on DVD just so I can continue to say I own every Ninja Turtles DVD released in America.
Really people, how much longer are you gonna stand for that big middle finger they've all been waving at us?
You're not going to be satisfied until every Turtle-related post here is punctuated with "FU, Mirage!! :x", huh?

[Roseangelo]

You're not going to be satisfied until every Turtle-related post here is punctuated with "FU, Mirage!! :x", huh?

Please don't put words in my mouth.

All I've done is state my opinions more bluntly and harsher than anyone else.

If everyone would like to continually peg me as the lone pessimistic fan, whatever. I just don't see what benefit there is to pretend everything's all rosey and hopeful or whatever.

[Ninjinister]

I'm pretty sure gobo was making a joke, Rose.

[Jester]

Indeed. It was hyperbole exaggeration for comedic effect.

[gobo]

Please don't put words in my mouth.

All I've done is state my opinions more bluntly and harsher than anyone else.

If everyone would like to continually peg me as the lone pessimistic fan, whatever. I just don't see what benefit there is to pretend everything's all rosey and hopeful or whatever.
I'm not trying to start a fight, but what do you expect from everyone? As far as I can tell, everyone is getting ready to abandon ship. Are we supposed to quit using this forum to prove we don't think you're full of it though? Tell us so we won't think poorly of you. Besides, DrTooth was a pessimistic fan before there even was a TMNT. There's just no topping that. :P

[oldmanwinters]

Good God, Winters! You gave me a heart attack of excitement! Next time you post that, make it true!

Ah, if I were in charge of the Turtles for a day...

To Dan: "Draw more comics!"
To Pete & Kevin: "Play nice! Even McCain and Obama can smile for the camera and "pledge" to work together for the common good!"
To Jim: Thanks for pulling the art load for so long and so much. But take a relaxing vacation to "find your true style."
to Murph: "The world is not going to end tomorrow (probably). Your blog can be a nice TMNT resource; we the fans really appreciate it. Censor those comments and call up Chris Allan to get that Forever War finished and polished."
To Ryan & Steve: "Ya'll just keep on doing your thing, dudes."
To Tristan and Paul: "Congratulations! You now have full freedom to write and draw Tales for a whole year straight! (Except when Dan and the newly reunited Peter & Kevin want to throw their hats in, that is!)"

What fan boy/girl doesn't have pipe dreams like that?

[Roseangelo]

I'm not trying to start a fight, but what do you expect from everyone? As far as I can tell, everyone is getting ready to abandon ship. Are we supposed to quit using this forum to prove we don't think you're full of it though? Tell us so we won't think poorly of you. Besides, DrTooth was a pessimistic fan before there even was a TMNT. There's just no topping that. :P

Instead of restricting complaining to a message board that you assume people at Mirage are reading, you could try direct contact with them, through several possible means, to communicate with them.

While it is a safe assumption, things read here can also be easily ignored and passed over.

As the only person (that I'm aware of) who has actually contacted Peter Laird directly on the matter, I get pegged as the lone "bad guy/evil" fan. And that's getting beyond old and tiring.

[Mutated Turtle]

my wishlist: limted edition gold turtle four pack, special edition 1st comic! yay!

[Cipher]

NT; TNM on DVD available for the US & Canada.As much as a despise that show, I agree. The completist in me would like to have it on DVD, if only out of morbid curiousity.

Gary's too lazy. It's never going to happen while he's around.Yes, I'm aware of all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Dickery that will prevent it from happening. It's inexcusable, though.

[turkishproverb]

As much as a despise that show, I agree. The completist in me would like to have it on DVD, if only out of morbid curiousity.

Yes, I'm aware of all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Dickery that will prevent it from happening. It's inexcusable, though.

I agree, but honestly what does it matter if it is inexcusable?

Despite the fact he seems to be deliberately not doing what is best for the company, he's still there and going to be there for the foreseeable future.

Frankly, some of his actions (like re granting the book license to a company that barely uses it because of a conflict of interest style relationship) would probably get him in seriously hot water if mirage were publicly traded.

[Cipher]

Despite the fact he seems to be deliberately not doing what is best for the company, he's still there and going to be there for the foreseeable future.Allow me to rephrase: I'd either like to see Gary's resignation, or a share of Mirage stock in my account.

[turkishproverb]

Allow me to rephrase: I'd either like to see Gary's resignation, or a share of Mirage stock in my account.

Mirage isn't publicly traded, otherwise there is a good chance Gary would be under serious scrutiny for the books deal. And when I say serious, I mean it as in "misappropriation of funds" "insider trading" style serious.

Still, I understand what you mean. I wish they'd offer stock now, simply because the market is weak enough we could probably get a good chuck of it in fan's hands.

[Jester]

I was gonna keep this between me and Vaughn...because it was a quick like 2 minute job but...here...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/DrEviland2.jpg

[sdp]

Companies rarely celebrate anniversaries in a good way. Either its forgotten or it gets some quick cash-in merchandise.

Did you know 2008 is Mickey (and Minnie) Mouse's 80th anniversary and all he got was a pez despenser.
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/mickeypezbox.jpg

[blue_angel99]

I would like the Mirage comic to continue. I love them so much. It's hard to believe he's going rap up all the stories in just six more issues.

[Leonardo87]

For me, I would love to see:

1. TMNT 1: Special Edition or Director's Cut on DVD.

2. Re-printed TMNT movie or classic posters.

3. Movie soundtracks with bonus score tracks that was never heard before or released.

4. A 25th Shellabration Hardcover book (sorta like those big Star Wars books) about the comics, cartoons, movies, etc. with descriptions and stories of what went on while making of it.

[gobo]

I was gonna keep this between me and Vaughn...because it was a quick like 2 minute job but...here...
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/Jesterangelo/DrEviland2.jpg
I don't get it... at all. :-?

[A little *too* Raph]

I think it's supposed to be dr evil and No. 2.

I could be wrong though.

As for the anniversary, I'd love to see TPB's of Vol 1 and archie

[Drtooth]

Besides, DrTooth was a pessimistic fan before there even was a TMNT. There's just no topping that. :P

No, I was a pessimistic fan when I came out of college and realized I coulda just thrown several hundred thousand dollars into a dumpster and set it ablaze and have the same effect. :shredder:

All I want... All I want is for the DTV "special" to NOT be the last 3 episodes of BTTS.... And if they can't even deliver on that....

I'm stating to think this is just for casual fans with a little disposable income who enjoyed TMNT for about 2 years, and had their mothers throw out all their toys without complaint... People that grew out of it, and only like it now for the nostalgia factor.

[Ninjinister]

Y'know, I never realized it, but we're actually being pretty selfish in retrospect. People have been referring to (as sdp did) other properties that have had anniversaries, some of even larger magnitudes, that completely fly under the radar because they didn't do squat to promote it. As much as I'd like more and better things than we are already are getting... what we know is actually more than most properties get!

[Roseangelo]

Y'know, I never realized it, but we're actually being pretty selfish in retrospect. People have been referring to (as sdp did) other properties that have had anniversaries, some of even larger magnitudes, that completely fly under the radar because they didn't do squat to promote it. As much as I'd like more and better things than we are already are getting... what we know is actually more than most properties get!

This is a fair statement, but it still remains that we won't see things that should be no-brainers in non-anniversary years, pretty much due to Gary's business skillz. A lot of properties let anniversaries fly under the radar because they choose not to spend the money on it. Mirage is spending $1 million plus on this TMNT25 thing. The question will be, one year from right now, do you think they got their money's worth?

[Jester]

I don't get it... at all. :-?
Yes, it's a poorly cobbled together picture of Pete and Gary as Dr. Evil and Number 2.

[Ninjinister]

This is a fair statement, but it still remains that we won't see things that should be no-brainers in non-anniversary years, pretty much due to Gary's business skillz. A lot of properties let anniversaries fly under the radar because they choose not to spend the money on it. Mirage is spending $1 million plus on this TMNT25 thing. The question will be, one year from right now, do you think they got their money's worth?

Quite true. It also is inexcusable that things that obviously should have been released this year (Back to the Sewer figures, old toon Season 7) are being held onto until 2009.

[Drtooth]

Did you know 2008 is Mickey (and Minnie) Mouse's 80th anniversary and all he got was a pez despenser.
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/wp-content/uploads/mickeypezbox.jpg


Well, Disney has bigger cows to milk (we all know what I'm refering to, and Bob Igor's a piece of crap... worse than Eisner ever was). Of course, it wasn't until they took the Mouse and Co and put them into a preschooler show till they got back into the spot light. I wouldn't doubt that they'd have some 80th anniversary stuff at the Disney store... I just can't tell, since all those stores closed down near me.

But even with rereleased movies with no special features, rereleased action figures, and one DTV movie that may or may not be the last 3 episodes, we have it pretty damn sweet.

You know what Inspector Gadget got for his 25th anniversary? A 3 episode DVD that got pulled. I'd kill for them to rerelease one Gadget toy.

So as p**sed as we seem, it's much, much worse.

(and where's my Garfield's 30th book?)

[gobo]

Yes, it's a poorly cobbled together picture of Pete and Gary as Dr. Evil and Number 2.
Oh. :blanksta: A'ight.

[Vegita-San]

Gary's too lazy. It's never going to happen while he's around.

All I want for Shell mass is-
Gary Gone
Forever War
Gary Gone
Special Edition MOvie 1 DVD release
Gary Gone
Complete Image Turtles Trades
Complete Archie TUrtles Trades
Gary Gone
a complete version of Collected book 1 (With the origional issue 8, original tones, AND Fugitiod 1)
Complete Trades of the old series, starting with reprints of The River (not likely) and City at war, and moving inward.
Gary Gone
New Movie Announced
Gary Gone
Playmates Improving
Gary Gone
Gary Gone
Tales to start featuring non mirage universe stories once in a while. (maybe 1/3 of the time.)
Gary Gone


And may I add to that list 'Playmates Gone'. Although with so few toy companies around, who knows who could replace them.

Seriously, me too!

Alas...

I'm on board for Gary being gone being my big wish for next year (or sooner...).

Really people, how much longer are you gonna stand for that big middle finger they've all been waving at us?

I truly believe that Peter has mellowed a bit in the last few years about his willingness to do things. His insertion of old toon references into the new show, for example.

The problem is, Peter doesn't really NEED to have any drive. He's already made his money off the turtles, and if Gary says that it's not a good idea, who's he to argue?

..I think Gary shouldn't be the end all be all of decision making. they need someone there who's job it is
to TRY new product ideas without shooting them down for stupid reasons. IE. Comic Books in stores.... Why not just put one or two out and see how well they sell?


A
To Jim: Thanks for pulling the art load for so long and so much. But take a relaxing vacation to "find your true style."
to Murph: "The world is not going to end tomorrow (probably). Your blog can be a nice TMNT resource; we the fans really appreciate it. Censor those comments and call up Chris Allan to get that Forever War finished and polished."
What fan boy/girl doesn't have pipe dreams like that?

Has anyone noticed that as soon as Murph closed his board down, the mysterious 'Armaggon' dissipated totally? Maybe Murphy's theory was right in that it was someone from Playmates and or 4kids trying to destroy his blog for posting things a bit 'early'?

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Don't compare to Disney, they have many famous figures and they can't celebrate everybody, it would probably be an anniversary every year. TMNT is Mirage Studios major franchise (maybe together with Usagi Yojimbo, but they both debuted in 1984).

[sdp]

Why did Murphy shut his blog down? Just because of the climate thing? I agree with his environmental views but I'm sure he also didn't quit work because of it. His blog got people excited and its a shame its gone.

Don't compare to Disney, they have many famous figures and they can't celebrate everybody, it would probably be an anniversary every year. TMNT is Mirage Studios major franchise (maybe together with Usagi Yojimbo, but they both debuted in 1984).

Mickey Mouse is their friggin Company Mascot and who made them who they are today. We aren't talking about a Stitch anniversary or even Goofy, its Mickey!

[Drtooth]

Mickey Mouse is their friggin Company Mascot and who made them who they are today. We aren't talking about a Stitch anniversary or even Goofy, its Mickey!

I Agree! It's freaking Mickey! Their company was pretty much founded on this little guy... sure, Goofy and Donald are millions of times more entertaining, but you'd think the most famous cartoon character in the world would get something...

[Ninjinister]

Mickey Mouse is their friggin Company Mascot and who made them who they are today. We aren't talking about a Stitch anniversary or even Goofy, its Mickey!

Note to self... hype up Stitch's 10th in 2012...

Add something further to my list: the next wave of NECA figures to freakin' release. I've seen many publications heralding their TMNT line as "toy line of the year", and they would have had less competition if April, Shredder, Foot Ninja, Elite Foot, and Utrom would have released. I totally want to get at least two of each, plus some additional ones for army building and customizing. But having to wait this long is nuts. NECA announced the Street Fighter IV line and gave an actual month of release the same day.

[Kendamu]

More NECA stuff! Light a fire under their asses!

[Ninjinister]

More NECA stuff! Light a fire under their asses!

That's right, I'd like to see a third wave before Summer's end! (Ideally Casey/Splinter/Triceraton/Leatherhead)

[VaughnMichael]

More NECA stuff! Light a fire under their asses!
Yeah seriously, even Mirage can't get ahold of them.:roll:

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Why did Murphy shut his blog down? Just because of the climate thing? I agree with his environmental views but I'm sure he also didn't quit work because of it. His blog got people excited and its a shame its gone.



Mickey Mouse is their friggin Company Mascot and who made them who they are today. We aren't talking about a Stitch anniversary or even Goofy, its Mickey!

Isn't Donald Duck more famous?

[Leonardo19]

I want to see as much as possible but at the top of my list is:

#1 Neca to release more stuff. At least the next wave we have already seen.
#2 More Tales of TMNT books
#3 Mirage to release a art book - I want a Huge book of TMNT art!
#4 A new TMNT comic series
#5 A new live action movie even its its a complete reboot.

[Drtooth]

Isn't Donald Duck more famous?

Once again, other than a few old school fan DVD collections, Mickey and Friends are pretty much a preschool show now. Though they DID have that one Goofy cartoon before National Treasure 2....

[PAAATE]

Isn't Donald Duck more famous?

Only here in Scandinavia and, I think, in France.. At least more popular...

As for what I want the next year...

For Mirage to LISTEN TO THE FANS when it comes to business! That would be enough, thank you. Of course they can't do everything we want, but the fact that Peter and/or Gary turned down the idea of a fan panel just proves they don't care.

And I'm not one of the "We're the fans, they owe us"-people, I just think I've read a lot of great ideas here, and someone at Mirage should at least do the math on whether or not these things would preliminarily be profitable.

[Drtooth]

Here's the pipe dream... TMNT balloon in the Macy's parade. All I;m saying.

And it's not like it would be unheard of.... I mean, years ago, they were doing only commercial mascots... and they were diving into obscure ones like Cheeseasaurus Rex and Ask Jeeves....

It's the Something-ith anniversary of the Smurfs this year, and they have a balloon...

[Lil G]

Here's the pipe dream... TMNT balloon in the Macy's parade. All I;m saying.

And it's not like it would be unheard of.... I mean, years ago, they were doing only commercial mascots... and they were diving into obscure ones like Cheeseasaurus Rex and Ask Jeeves....

It's the Something-ith anniversary of the Smurfs this year, and they have a balloon...

RIGHT!? i have always waited for a tmnt balloon at macys thanksgiving day parade. tmnt is way more popular then most of the stuff there. they had like mr potato head and the peanut guy and stuff. like "wtf!? wheres tmnt?" they need to make a tmnt balloon for at least next year for the 25th anniversary. the smurfs are getting a balloon thhis year for the 50th anniversary this year. they need to make a tmnt balloon. if they dont im going to be extremely mad. :evil:

[sdp]

And I don't mean to defend Mirage but lets also look at the facts:

The tv show had been going on since 2k3 and it was never a huge hit, even the movie was treated it as the return of the turtles as if the new show had never happened. The bad thing of it lasting this long is it got canceled in its 25th anniversary.

Same thing with the toyline, it had been doing great for years then it started to slowdown and then thanks to the movie got a new grasp of air but while I agree playmates didn't help any I doubt they could have held to the toyline for a lot longer anyway.

About a new movie announced I'm sure a lot of things go into a movie which is why DC has yet to have any other new superhero movies besides Batman, I'm sure they'd want to make as many movies as Marvel.

I mean the show has been going for years and never took off and the "new" movie is about to be 2 years old in 4 months. The turtles are not in the mind of people at the moment and no amount of money they'd drop on the anniversary would likely change it.


To be more on topic though my wish list (of things that could actually happen):

-Official announcement of a new movie.
-Neca waiting this long to release the second wave on its 25th anniversary so the second Neca wave and a third wave shown.
-DTV being all kinds of awesome
-TMNT DTVs a la DC Universe/Marvel DTVs announced.
-Interesting/Rare downloads from the official site
-A tribute video of some sort

Well maybe my list is not very likely to happen :lol:

[Lil G]

And I don't mean to defend Mirage but lets also look at the facts:

The tv show had been going on since 2k3 and it was never a huge hit, even the movie was treated it as the return of the turtles as if the new show had never happened. The bad thing of it lasting this long is it got canceled in its 25th anniversary.

Same thing with the toyline, it had been doing great for years then it started to slowdown and then thanks to the movie got a new grasp of air but while I agree playmates didn't help any I doubt they could have held to the toyline for a lot longer anyway.

About a new movie announced I'm sure a lot of things go into a movie which is why DC has yet to have any other new superhero movies besides Batman, I'm sure they'd want to make as many movies as Marvel.

I mean the show has been going for years and never took off and the "new" movie is about to be 2 years old in 4 months. The turtles are not in the mind of people at the moment and no amount of money they'd drop on the anniversary would likely change it.


To be more on topic though my wish list (of things that could actually happen):

-Official announcement of a new movie.
-Neca waiting this long to release the second wave on its 25th anniversary so the second Neca wave and a third wave shown.
-DTV being all kinds of awesome
-TMNT DTVs a la DC Universe/Marvel DTVs announced.
-Interesting/Rare downloads from the official site
-A tribute video of some sort

Well maybe my list is not very likely to happen :lol:

no, i really dont think those things could happen. :lol: only thing that could really happen is the movie, neca,and downloads. sorry to put you down like that if i did, lol. i would write a list but i dont really want to put my hopes up for nothing.:(

[turkishproverb]

Another thing I'd like to see? An official release of the Japanese OT OVa's.

And again. Gary Gone.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Here's the pipe dream... TMNT balloon in the Macy's parade. All I;m saying.

And it's not like it would be unheard of.... I mean, years ago, they were doing only commercial mascots... and they were diving into obscure ones like Cheeseasaurus Rex and Ask Jeeves....

It's the Something-ith anniversary of the Smurfs this year, and they have a balloon...

Why not sending a TMNT blimp copy towards the skies of New York City?

[Drtooth]

Who was the one that said an "Evolution of the Turtles" box set of figures? I remember seeing a Batman set just like it a month ago, and that would really be a great idea. I just hope they have the original molds from the original movie line, as well as the Next Mutation (we might as well have everything, right?)

[Vegita-San]

Can you imagine the press they'd get if they sent a 100% realistic copy of the turtle Blimp flying over the city? Especially if it landed somewhere for photo ops...

Although I wonder if it's technically possible to make one like that. I dunno much about blimp technology

[Guitar_Raph]

Here's the pipe dream... TMNT balloon in the Macy's parade. All I'm saying.

Lil G seconds the motion, I'm #3.

Would love to see Mikey floating along New York City on NBC's Macy's Parade as well.

[Drtooth]

Would love to see Mikey floating along New York City on NBC's Macy's Parade as well.


I'd think we'd be more likely to see Leonardo (ala the Halmark Ornament relelase) or Raphael... or maybe even just a Turtle with a Red Mask (ala the comics)

[Jester]

Can you imagine the press they'd get if they sent a 100% realistic copy of the turtle Blimp flying over the city? Especially if it landed somewhere for photo ops...

Although I wonder if it's technically possible to make one like that. I dunno much about blimp technology
That would be great...The question would be if they have guys in Turtle suits flying the thing...:P

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

That would be great...The question would be if they have guys in Turtle suits flying the thing...:P

Wouldn't it be better to have an unmanned, radio controlled version, with just some puppets on it since the TMNT are outdoors in the blimp.

[PAAATE]

Wouldn't it be better to have an unmanned, radio controlled version, with just some puppets on it since the TMNT are outdoors in the blimp.

No, realism is needed

I want real mutated turtles!!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

No, realism is needed

I want real mutated turtles!!

Since that's impossible, I suppose you want humans in turtle costumes?

[PAAATE]

Since that's impossible, I suppose you want humans in turtle costumes?

Nah, I just checked whether you could understand a joke or not :)

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

All I want is for trade-paperbacks to come out (preferably in major bookstores where they'll get attention).

If not the entirety of the Archie and Mirage series, at the very least they need to release collections of City at War, Volume 2, and Volume 4.

It just kills me that there are these great and long running story arcs that people won't have access to.

Everything else is icing on the cake. These are musts. Maybe not this year, in fact all signs point to it not happening, but if Mirage shuts its doors without releasing these, then damn.

I'm seconding this. Everything else in comics seems to come out in trade paperback these days, but most things Turtles related have been out of print for years. I'd like to think that there would be enough curious or nostalgic people to buy this stuff if it were available.

[junkboy]

I am still trying to complete some Volume 1 issues and also some Volume 2 issues. And if Mirage does a great announcement such as the trades for some back issues, i would still go on trying to complete the original issues ( in addition to getting the 25th anniversary trades i guess ). For something i really like ( such as TMNT ) i would be glad to buy both.
Mirage would put some extra material into the trades.
Vol.1 is too long to put into trades ( at least for a smaller publisher like Mirage ), But City at War trade would be awesome, yeah...
For volume 2, 13 issues is a bit long for 1 trade, but they would make it into 2 trades i guess. ( Tho i would prefer 1 trade )
Volume 4's present condition is not very well as you know so i dunno if Mirage would try to put pre-issue 29 stuff into trades.


As i would be very happy in case such things happened, i am not seeing it very likely.


What i want most is a hardcover ( being HC is not a must, but i would be more than happy if it was that way ), big size ( again not a must, but would be better that way ) TMNT Mirage Universe Guide with all the important characters, the plots and some art material...( As DK Publishing did at X-Men Ultimate Guide, Conan , Transformers Guide and such )
That would be just spectacular.

[gobo]

What i want most is a hardcover ( being HC is not a must, but i would be more than happy if it was that way ), big size ( again not a must, but would be better that way ) TMNT Mirage Universe Guide with all the important characters, the plots and some art material...( As DK Publishing did at X-Men Ultimate Guide, Conan , Transformers Guide and such )
That would be just spectacular.
I seem to recall Steve Murphy mentioning a while back that project being in production. Unfortunately, it was in the comments that are no longer accessible.

[Roseangelo]

Yes, a "Mirage Universe" book featuring profiles on every character in Mirage canon is planned for the spring. It is a collaboration between Murphy and Jake Black. It will be softcover and available through you favorite neighborhood comic book store (assuming you can get them to order it for you).

[Ninjinister]

Yes, a "Mirage Universe" book featuring profiles on every character in Mirage canon is planned for the spring. It is a collaboration between Murphy and Jake Black. It will be softcover and available through you favorite neighborhood comic book store (assuming you can get them to order it for you).

I hope this turns out well. It's probably the number one TMNT item I'm looking forward to next year.

[junkboy]

I did not know about this. Really...really glad.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Yes, a "Mirage Universe" book featuring profiles on every character in Mirage canon is planned for the spring. It is a collaboration between Murphy and Jake Black. It will be softcover and available through you favorite neighborhood comic book store (assuming you can get them to order it for you).

Archie had some sourcebooks, see http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/archie/specials.htm. Why not make some sourcebook for all TMNT universes?