Panda Khan: The Action Figure

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 09-27-2002, 12:11 PM

Where did Panda Khan come from? I know he was never featured in the cartoon, and he most certainly was never in any of the video games.

Was he in any of the comics?

Here is a link to his action figure:

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/toys/1990/panda.htm

Any thoughts? He's one of my favorite Ninja Turtles action figures; I just don't know where he came from!

"Eat blazin' electric death, toitles!" - Rocksteady, from "Shredder & Splintered"

**azure turtle** · 09-27-2002, 12:29 PM

Wow... His toy profile says that he's a samurai from the future! An earth ruled by pandas... How bizarre.

Azraelito · 09-27-2002, 03:36 PM

yeah it rules.
i think i have see him in usagi yogimbo comics.
i was going to make the same question akakkaka.

**Nturtle** · 09-27-2002, 05:25 PM

wow, cool, maybe he was one of those 1 time only for a split second kind of characters...

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 09-27-2002, 05:37 PM

There are a few episodes of the cartoon I haven't seen, but I doubt he was ever in the series. Nonetheless, he's a cool figure.

"Not to be picky, but exactly where are we herding these oversized house pests?" - Raphael, from "Big Bug Blunder"

**Nturtle** · 09-27-2002, 05:40 PM

There are lots of TMNT toys that never appeared in the cartoon, but Azraelito maybe right, I haven't really read Usagi Yojimbo though

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 09-27-2002, 05:44 PM

There was a comic about Usagi Yojimbo?

"Man? Is that how you refer to me? What's next? Rat-faced dude guy?!" - Splinter, from "Michaelangelo Meets Bugman"

**Nturtle** · 09-27-2002, 05:44 PM

Of course!!! thats where hes from!!!!!

**Machias Banshee** · 09-27-2002, 05:45 PM

I love that quote scene!

*ahem* I actually found a small graphic novel of Usagi at my library! I was so surprised, i read the whole thing...it was neat!

Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan · 09-27-2002, 05:48 PM

Did Usagi Yojimbo come from the Archie series or the Mirage series or . . . ?

"That was a note! You were supposed to read it, not eat it!"
"I thought that sandwich was sliced awfully thin!"

Donatello and Irma, from "Donatello's Degree"

**Nturtle** · 09-27-2002, 05:48 PM

yup, it looks preety cool!!! "Graphic Novel"

another fancy word for a comic book

**azure turtle** · 09-27-2002, 06:17 PM

NTC Fan: Usagi Yojimbo was actually a crossover character. His comic book is still ongoing, and it's being published by Dark Horse. In Turtle Soup #1, he actually battles Leonardo in a one-on-one battle.

**Karpo_007** · 09-28-2002, 05:29 AM

It was originally pubished by mirage, but nowdays by Darkhorse...

**Kali** · 09-28-2002, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nturtle

yup, it looks preety cool!!! "Graphic Novel"

another fancy word for a comic book

Well, to be technical, a Graphic Novel is to a comic book what a written novel is to a short story.

**azure turtle** · 09-28-2002, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karpo_007

It was originally pubished by mirage, but nowdays by Darkhorse...

Actually, Fantagraphics was the original publisher. Then Mirage picked it up for a brief run. After Mirage's run, Dark Horse picked up the title, and Usagi's been there ever since. I looked this up a while ago, since I was curious about where the Usagi Yojimbo comic started. I did a search at mycomicshop.com and this is what I found.

**Machias Banshee** · 09-28-2002, 11:13 AM

Yes, Mr. Smartyshell...

**Karpo_007** · 09-28-2002, 11:16 AM

Thanks for corrction

**Nturtle** · 09-28-2002, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kali

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nturtle

yup, it looks preety cool!!! "Graphic Novel"

another fancy word for a comic book

Well, to be technical, a Graphic Novel is to a comic book what a written novel is to a short story.

ok sorry, I still can't help but crack up when I hear comics being refered to as Graphic novels, of course I love comics and have respect for the paiinstaking time it takes to make them. But it still sounds funny

Azraelito · 09-28-2002, 11:54 AM

kakakka usagi yogimbo rules i read up to number 25,now they are in number 62 i think.

**Kali** · 09-28-2002, 12:09 PM

I know, Nturtle. It's like people are trying to make them sound sophisticated. Most people who use the term "Graphic Novel" just don't wanna be labeled "comic book readers" because many people think comics are still just for kids. It's not the term that cracks me up, but when people go "It's NOT a comic book, it's a Graphic Novel! Comic books are for kids!"

09-27-2002, 12:29 PM	#2
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Azraelito Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bs.As,Argentina Posts: 516	yeah it rules. i think i have see him in usagi yogimbo comics. i was going to make the same question akakkaka. __________________ -hardest lesson to learn,sometimes bad guys win.

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Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	wow, cool, maybe he was one of those 1 time only for a split second kind of characters... __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

09-27-2002, 05:40 PM	#6
Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	There are lots of TMNT toys that never appeared in the cartoon, but Azraelito maybe right, I haven't really read Usagi Yojimbo though __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

09-27-2002, 05:44 PM	#8
Nturtle Ninja Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Technodrome Airducts Posts: 5,215	Of course!!! thats where hes from!!!!! __________________ Fil rules. If Fil takes your 5 bucks then you should be eternally grateful that Fil would even borrow your money. Fil.

09-27-2002, 12:11 PM	#1
Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 835	Panda Khan: The Action Figure Where did Panda Khan come from? I know he was never featured in the cartoon, and he most certainly was never in any of the video games. Was he in any of the comics? Here is a link to his action figure: http://www.ninjaturtles.com/toys/1990/panda.htm Any thoughts? He's one of my favorite Ninja Turtles action figures; I just don't know where he came from! "Eat blazin' electric death, toitles!" - Rocksteady, from "Shredder & Splintered"

09-27-2002, 05:37 PM	#5
Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 835	There are a few episodes of the cartoon I haven't seen, but I doubt he was ever in the series. Nonetheless, he's a cool figure. "Not to be picky, but exactly where are we herding these oversized house pests?" - Raphael, from "Big Bug Blunder"

09-27-2002, 05:45 PM	#9
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I love that quote scene! ahem I actually found a small graphic novel of Usagi at my library! I was so surprised, i read the whole thing...it was neat!

09-27-2002, 05:48 PM	#10
Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 835	Did Usagi Yojimbo come from the Archie series or the Mirage series or . . . ? "That was a note! You were supposed to read it, not eat it!" "I thought that sandwich was sliced awfully thin!" Donatello and Irma, from "Donatello's Degree"

09-27-2002, 06:17 PM	#12
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	NTC Fan: Usagi Yojimbo was actually a crossover character. His comic book is still ongoing, and it's being published by Dark Horse. In Turtle Soup #1, he actually battles Leonardo in a one-on-one battle. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

09-28-2002, 05:29 AM	#13
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	It was originally pubished by mirage, but nowdays by Darkhorse...

09-28-2002, 11:13 AM	#16
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Yes, Mr. Smartyshell...

09-28-2002, 11:16 AM	#17
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Thanks for corrction

09-28-2002, 11:54 AM	#19
Azraelito Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bs.As,Argentina Posts: 516	kakakka usagi yogimbo rules i read up to number 25,now they are in number 62 i think. __________________ -hardest lesson to learn,sometimes bad guys win.

09-28-2002, 12:09 PM	#20
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	I know, Nturtle. It's like people are trying to make them sound sophisticated. Most people who use the term "Graphic Novel" just don't wanna be labeled "comic book readers" because many people think comics are still just for kids. It's not the term that cracks me up, but when people go "It's NOT a comic book, it's a Graphic Novel! Comic books are for kids!"