Tons more new merch coming!

[Raph's Girl]

From ninjaturtles.com

Spring ’08: New toy lines being launched in Spring ’08 include Mini-Mutants, Alien Escape, Turtle Action Gear, and brand new action vehicles including the Sewer-Slider and Mini Battle Shell! These lines have been well-received and the toy line has even gained additional shelf space at Target and K-Mart! There will be 4-5 feet of TMNT toys in Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Target!

Raph's Girl note: Yay!! 5 feet of TMNT toys within walking distance!

Spring '08 - TMNT Code Green Sweepstakes: TMNT collectible cards are included in over 270,000 TMNT toys from Playmates for Spring 2008. There are 8 cards to collect, each one with a code. Kids can enter the codes at a www.tmnt.tv/codegreen where they can get access to amazing TMNT games, puzzles, and more! In addition, kids can enter to win turtle-tastic prizes including a trip to New York City to record a voice in a Turtles episode plus the entire TMNT Spring toy line from Playmates. There are also great runner-up and second place prizes to win!

Raph's Girl note: No doubt Im too old to play...

Fall ’08: Two new Playmates toy lines are in development for Fall 2008 in support of the new episodes. The Sub-Sewer line features the Turtles and their underground gear while the Iron Mutant line has the Turtles armed and ready for battle with Shredder!

Raph's Girl: Iron Mutant??? Iron Man has some competition...

Video Game News

Following the highly successful TMNT movie video game release this year, Ubisoft is creating a TMNT Video Game for release in 2009! Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo engage in a new series of adventures!

Raph's Girl note: Well thank the gods. I thought they were gonna engage in old adventures.

New Licensees:

A & A Global Industries - Cell phone danglers, buildable characters, balloon shooters, character tops, grow your own characters, stickers, temporary tattoos!

Raph's Girl note: Wait what? Buildable characters??? And those grow your own character things are fun. I've been very tempted to get the turtle one I've seen at Michaels

Etchstar - Laser images etched onto iPods and laptops. Fans can purchase brand new Apple products directly from Etchstar.com, an authorized Apple dealer and Apple Specialist and have it customized 'on-demand,' or send in their already- owned iPod or other device to have it customized. Etchstar is offering TMNT fans free shipping during the month of December! The coupon code for that is SHPFE12.

Raph's Girl note: I've been to the Etchstar site and seen the images. I like some of the Raph ones but the trekkie in me wants the IDIC symbol...that would look awesome on my cell phone.

Good Stuff - Plush, rubber inflatable balls, soft stuffed novelties, pillows, towels, headwear and mirrors.

Raph's Girl note: Mirror...want....

Infinity Headwear and Apparel - Boys' juniors and young men's headwear (caps, baseball hats and beanies) & cold weather accessories (gloves, scarves and mittens).

Raph's girl note: Gloves eh? All I've ever seen of gloves have Leo on em.

Sketchers - Cali-bits (shoe charms) for Sketchers.

Raph's Girl note: Everytime I go to Payless I look for TMNT shoe charms!

TMNT Retro Licensing Program

TMNT goes Retro! We are in the midst of developing a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles retro campaign based on the look from the hugely successful 1980s TV series. The Retro campaign offers nostalgic product for the 20-something fans of the original lean, green, ninja machines that are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Below is a list of the licensees that are on board!

Bio World - Men’s & women’s headwear, bags, wallets, wristbands, belts & buckles

Raph's Girl note: I am SOO gonna get a Donatello buckle for my step-dad.

Hot Topic - Terry wrist cuffs, wallets, metal pins, metal key chains, key caps, and vinyl cut stickers, sketchbooks

Raph's Girl note: Hmm...I already have a couple key chains...but I could always use another one....

Briefly Stated - Loungewear, Underwear Sets & Sleepwear

Raph's Girl note: Get it... Briefly stated...cuz it's underwear...get it?

Giant - T-shirts, Track Jackets, Woven Shirts, Board Shorts, Jr./Tween T-Shirts, Belts & Belt Buckles, boys’ and young men’s t-shirts, fashion tops and fleece

Raph's Girl note: Fashion tops???

NECA - Collector action figures, statues, busts, weapon prop replicas, collector bobbleheads

Raph's Girl note: I've said it before. Im getting the bobbleheads for my step-dad cuz he collects bobbleheads...and he's a TMNT fan

Disguise - Halloween Costumes

Raph's Girl note: Meh...

NKOK, Inc - Vehicle race sets, battery operated vehicles, remote control operated vehicles

Raph's Girl note: Things to scare the cat and/or dog!