New guy here

[JohnnyAngel77]

Thank you kindly.

[Lycanth]

Welcome from another long term fan!

[Half Shell]

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

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77

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.

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

Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77

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.

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. lol

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

[JohnnyAngel77]

Originally Posted by JLS

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.

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!

Originally Posted by JLS

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

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

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

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77

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!

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!

[Lycanth]

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

[ObiWanFan4life]

Welcome to the drome