New guy here
 

Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums.

I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great.

After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went.

The next morning was trash day. I was outside waiting on the bus and I waited till my mom left. I ran over to the trash to try and dig them all out but it was too late. My bus was coming down the street. I remember crying all the way to school. I hated my stepmom and she always treated me like crap. I could go on but that's probably enough for now, lol.

So yeah, TMNT has always been one of my favorite things, even with all the heartbreak that came along with it as a child with crappy parents. Now my boys (11, 8, and 6) love TMNT too and have all the movies, we watch the Nick cartoon together, and they have a good collection of figures. I have the 4 6" classics and am waiting for the release of wave 2 with Bebop and Rocksteady.

Anyways, sorry for the long drawn out dramatic intro. Just wanted to stress how big a deal TMNT were for me growing up. Glad to see it back in the mainstream and see kids getting to enjoy it just like we did as kids. Hope to make some new friends and do some turtle talk. :tgrin:

Turtle Power!!!

Hi! I thought evil stepmothers were only true in fairy tales. Sorry you had to live through that.

Well, thank you. Luckily, I went to go live with my Granny at the age of 11. So I didn't have to deal with it too much longer after all that. :)

I take it she read this:
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and this:
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Welcome! BTW, my wife was born in OKC.

Welcome to the drome.

Welcome to the Drome! :tgrin: :twink:

Never too late to enjoy and be happy!....:tparty::tangel::thyper: Im so glad to hear you and your kids are enjoying together the new wave !!!!! :tgrin: :tgrin: :tgrin:

Keep in mind the best moments only!!!! :)

Wow that really sucks. I hate to hear that. Are you planning on trying to pick up any of the old playmate toys? Welcome to the Drome as well.

Welcome to the drome, buddy:tgrin: It's the best place to relive all your golden childhood memories or in your case forget about your cruel stepmom & get right back into Turtlemania! Have lots of fun!:twink:

Cool story, man. Hope you enjoy the forums!

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll love it here!

Hey yo !! Turtle Power !! Welcome !!

Welcome to the drome JohnnyAngel77!

Welcome my friend to the forums! That's too bad about your stuff.. It's cool that you and your kids are enjoying the turtles now though! Hope you like it here! :tsmile:

JohnnyAngel77, happy to have you here at the Drome. :)

Thank you for the warm welcome all. Seems like a great place with lots of good people. I think I'll enjoy my stay. :D

welcome to the Drome!

Definately Dark days :(

But way to get your boys into them!!!!lol welcome to the drome!!!!

As a recent new member, I can say with assurance everyone here is very welcoming. Good to have you aboard!

Hello and Welcome to the Drome! I hope you like it here!:D

That part of the world tends to have many fuddy duddies, and its just the same as hating current trends, but I'm glad you told me your story. I remember being about 10 and being punished three times in a single day by my parents, and the ripples still linger on. Welcome to the ultimate TMNT fan community!

Thank you kindly. :-)

Welcome from another long term fan!

Welcome, man. This is a huge site, indeed.

That's sad to hear :( but at least now you have the chance to relive Turtlemania here and enjoy TMNT with your kids too! :)

If you had another son, looks like you would be in Splinter's place having your own team of 4 sons. ;) And if all 4 liked TMNT...? That would be interesting. :D lol

We're always glad to have new members! And look forward to your contributions/opinions! :)

Haha, heck yeah! We played the new TMNT board game, "Crash alley" last night and I assigned them their turtle counterparts and explained why. My 6 year old is a ginger, and it just as funny/looney and always poking at his brothers till they smack him around like Mikey. My 8 year old is turning jock-ish (but not a douche ;)) with an attitude, so he got Raph. And my 11 year old is in all the gifted/smart classes at his school and is WAY creative and likes to tinker with things. So, he got Donnie. They said I could be Leo since there was no Splinter in the game.

And...AND....they are all starting martial arts at the end of this school year. I'm way excited! :D

Well, thank you. Those were dark days for sure. Long live Turtle Power.

Thanks again for the warm welcome! I love this place.

From what you've told us, you had a harsh childhood but at least life is surrounding you with more TMNT in your adulthood/fatherhood than you could have imagined as a kid! ;) That's pretty heartwarming to see from this end of the internet at least... :) All the best JohnnyAngel77 and see you around the forums!

Kids are wonderful for helping us recreate and get back in touch with our younger selves <3

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