Kevin Eastman selling his TMNT collection on eBay

*BigApple3AM* · 11-18-2010, 10:15 AM

My friend forwarded me this link this morning:

Click here to read the article.

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Imagine owning his complete collection of Turtle tchotchkes – including a Leonardo costume from the first Turtles movie! Well, starting today, you've got your chance: it's all going up on eBay. Eastman tells GeekChicDaily that back in the ‘90s, "we thought the whole thing would end in a year, so we saved everything. When it kept going, and going, and going, I kept saving the stuff--some boxes I haven't opened in 20 years."

pl212 · 11-18-2010, 10:35 AM

I saw it this morning, WOW !!! thats an insane collection !!
I wonder who will get it

ScratchTheHotSpot · 11-18-2010, 10:39 AM

Wow, this is insane! I hope the creators aren't in any kind of debt... Hopefully it's all the surplus, and not his actual personal collection. Why would he do such a thing?... TMNT is his baby. I heard Mirage studios is closing it's doors too... Can't help but feel that it's a dark day for the ninja turtles....

Link to the eBay auction >>>

http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item2a0bf4be47

*Master Splinter* · 11-18-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ScratchTheHotSpot

Wow, this is insane! I hope the creators aren't in any kind of debt... Hopefully it's all the surplus, and not his actual personal collection. Why would he do such a thing?... TMNT is his baby. I heard Mirage studios is closing it's doors too... Can't help but feel that it's a dark day for the ninja turtles....

Link to the eBay auction >>>

http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item2a0bf4be47

Let me just pull out an extra 50 grand... lol... Whoever wins this is pretty darn lucky...

-ms

Voidoid · 11-18-2010, 11:49 AM

Holy shi-!!!! >_>....I hope Kevin isn't going broke or anything..

raphfan84 · 11-18-2010, 12:12 PM

DAM! God I would give anything to have some of that stuff! Thats insane, I wish Mirage was not closing it's doors

That's def a sad thing to hear.

*plastroncafe* · 11-18-2010, 12:29 PM

I would love to see a list of the contents of those crates.

*Luzmagica* · 11-18-2010, 12:57 PM

Well

...if I win lottery next 9 days, Ill buy a big house with a very big/huge place for that collection at USA..... and Ill be opening TMNT boxes happyly for the rest of the year...

Maybe even I will could invite some forum members to open some boxes...

Anyway ....I think too its a bit sad that his creator post for sale his own collection.... of course its a great chance for the ultimate green fan that can buy/go for it! Just it make me feel a bit sad too....its difficult to explain...

*gobo* · 11-18-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pl212

I wonder who will get it

"Michelle Ivey" comes to mind.

*Master Splinter* · 11-18-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

"Michelle Ivey" comes to mind.

I almost doubt this will sell as it is pretty costly for most. I can imagine it being broken down into smaller lots...

I wonder if the sale of Kevin's stuff is anyway related to Peter selling his stuff... Maybe the lease is up on a warehouse they shared?... Since the items are said to be in North Hampton...

-ms

Archon_Turtle · 11-18-2010, 01:14 PM

Hey gang. I've spoken at length to Kevin about this sale. It has been a long time in the works. So, lemme take a minute to address a couple things:

1. Is Kevin in financial trouble?
A: No. This sale is to raise money for various projects, not to dig him out of any kind of scary hole.

2. Is this sale connected to Peter's sale?
A:No, just a happy accident.

3. Why is everything being sold as a single lot?
A:The building that the palletes are being stored at has been sold. Rather than take the time/effort/energy to move the merch and sort it, Kevin has opted to go this route.

4.What is actually in those boxes?
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not sure Kevin is even really sure whats in them at this point. Probably pretty close to "one of everything" retail related. Most of these items are samples from the merch production companies.

Post any other questions I might be able to answer and I'll do my best.

*Samhain* · 11-18-2010, 01:24 PM

I doubt this sells. He doesnt even specify what you will be getting. Who has that kinda dough to blow on that and not even know what they will get. Hes better off selling the gems individually and just donating the rest of stuff.

Thunder Chunky · 11-18-2010, 01:35 PM

whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol

pl212 · 11-18-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

I would love to see a list of the contents of those crates.

I second this , it would be awesome

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 11-18-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Chunky

whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol

I actually agree with this...

Archon_Turtle · 11-18-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Chunky

whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol

I dont know if I'd go that far. Remember almost all of this is retail stuff. This would really make the most sense for a reseller.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 11-18-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

I dont know if I'd go that far. Remember almost all of this is retail stuff. This would really make the most sense for a reseller.

Exactly.

*Master Splinter* · 11-18-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder Chunky

whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol

But then where would you put everything lol... Move to the sewer I suppose...

-ms

*Master Splinter* · 11-18-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

But then where would you put everything lol... Move to the sewer I suppose...

-ms

Doublepost!

Just noticed that there is one bid at $50,000 but the reserve isn't met yet... So in all reality he could decide to not let it go for $50,000 but want even more!

-ms

*sdp* · 11-18-2010, 02:36 PM

I am currently the highest bidder

Everything is sold as is and barely anything is specified so it could just be a bunch of boxes with confetti inside

. This will either not sell or sell for a lot more than $50,100, I mean the listing has a reserve which means until it reaches a price that Kevin Eastman found it was worth even if the highest bidder wins he won't actually get it.

No matter how much it sells for its likely going to be worth a lot more, I am sure if sold separately it could be worth four times as much as what it'll sell for.

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Originally Posted by Thunder Chunky

whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCs9PFYHTe8

11-18-2010, 12:57 PM	#8
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	Well ...if I win lottery next 9 days, Ill buy a big house with a very big/huge place for that collection at USA..... and Ill be opening TMNT boxes happyly for the rest of the year... Maybe even I will could invite some forum members to open some boxes... Anyway ....I think too its a bit sad that his creator post for sale his own collection.... of course its a great chance for the ultimate green fan that can buy/go for it! Just it make me feel a bit sad too....its difficult to explain... __________________

11-18-2010, 01:14 PM	#11
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Hey gang. I've spoken at length to Kevin about this sale. It has been a long time in the works. So, lemme take a minute to address a couple things: 1. Is Kevin in financial trouble? A: No. This sale is to raise money for various projects, not to dig him out of any kind of scary hole. 2. Is this sale connected to Peter's sale? A:No, just a happy accident. 3. Why is everything being sold as a single lot? A:The building that the palletes are being stored at has been sold. Rather than take the time/effort/energy to move the merch and sort it, Kevin has opted to go this route. 4.What is actually in those boxes? Your guess is as good as mine. I'm not sure Kevin is even really sure whats in them at this point. Probably pretty close to "one of everything" retail related. Most of these items are samples from the merch production companies. Post any other questions I might be able to answer and I'll do my best. Last edited by Archon_Turtle; 11-18-2010 at 01:20 PM.

11-18-2010, 01:35 PM	#13
Thunder Chunky Mouser Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9	Wow whoever buys that is the luckiest SOB on this earth thats the best collection ever thats the kind of thing you sell your house for lol __________________

11-18-2010, 10:35 AM	#2
pl212 Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 813	I saw it this morning, WOW !!! thats an insane collection !! I wonder who will get it

11-18-2010, 10:39 AM	#3
ScratchTheHotSpot Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Posts: 207	Wow, this is insane! I hope the creators aren't in any kind of debt... Hopefully it's all the surplus, and not his actual personal collection. Why would he do such a thing?... TMNT is his baby. I heard Mirage studios is closing it's doors too... Can't help but feel that it's a dark day for the ninja turtles.... Link to the eBay auction >>> http://cgi.ebay.com/Teenage-Mutant-N...item2a0bf4be47

11-18-2010, 11:49 AM	#5
Voidoid Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 625	Holy shi-!!!! >_>....I hope Kevin isn't going broke or anything..

11-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#6
raphfan84 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winston-Salem NC. Posts: 630	DAM! God I would give anything to have some of that stuff! Thats insane, I wish Mirage was not closing it's doors That's def a sad thing to hear.

11-18-2010, 01:24 PM	#12
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	I doubt this sells. He doesnt even specify what you will be getting. Who has that kinda dough to blow on that and not even know what they will get. Hes better off selling the gems individually and just donating the rest of stuff.