Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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SubjectTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Licensed fromNickelodeon
Availability2012 (2012)–2014 (2014)
Total sets23 (including promotional sets)[1]
CharactersApril O'Neil, Baxter Stockman, Chris Bradford / Dogpound, Donatello, Fishface, Foot Soldier, Karai, Kirby O'Neil, Leatherhead, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Mouser, Raphael, Robot Foot Soldier, Shredder, Splinter, Spider Bytez, The Kraang, Vern and Victor
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Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a Lego theme based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles entertainment franchise first created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It ran from 2012 to 2014 and included sets based on both the 2012 animated series[2][3][4][5] from Nickelodeon and the 2014 film[6] by Michael Bay.[7][8]

Overview[]

The product line focuses on the turtles emerging from their sewer home for the first time. They use their ninjutsu training to fight enemies in present-day New York City.

Characters[]

Main article: List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) characters
  • Leonardo: Leonardo, called "Leo" for short, is an enthusiastic ninjutsu student, who wears a blue mask, and fights with two swords called Niten Ryu. He leads the various missions of the Turtles.[9]
  • Donatello: Donatello, called "Donnie" for short, is in charge of the design and manufacture of all of the tools and weapons in the Turtles' arsenal. He is also a gifted hacker. He wears a purple mask and fights with a bō which also can be converted to a naginata via a blade inside one end of the staff.[9]
  • Raphael: Raphael, also called "Raph", wears a red mask and fights with two sai. Known for his rage, he commonly takes it out on Mikey, and on occasions Leo, due to their feud. He acts as the muscles of the Turtles' attacks.[9]
  • Michelangelo: Michelangelo, known as "Mikey", is the least mature of the turtles and is a lover of video games, skateboarding, pranks and pizza. He wears an orange mask and fights with two nunchaku which also can be converted into kusarigama via a blade inside of one of the sticks of each nunchaku and extra lengths of chain stored in the other. He brings a brighter mood than his brother towards the team.[a][9]

Launch[]

Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was launched at New York Comic-Con in 2012.[10][11][12]

Construction sets[]

According to Bricklink, The Lego Group released a total of 23 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme.[1] The product line was eventually discontinued by the end of 2014.[13]

In 2012, The Lego Group had a partnership with Nickelodeon.[14][15][16][17] The Lego Group had announced that the first wave sets based on the 2012 animated series from Nickelodeon was released on 20 December 2012.[18][19][20][21] The 6 sets[22] being released are Kraang Lab Escape (set number: 79100),[23] Shredder's Dragon Bike (set number: 79101),[23] Stealth Shell in Pursuit (set number: 79102),[23] Turtle Lair Attack (set number: 79103),[23] The Shellraiser Street Chase (set number: 79104)[23][24] and Baxter Robot Rampage (set number: 79105).[23] In addition, 2 polybag sets released as promotions are Kraang's Turtle Target Practice (set number: 30270)[25] and Mikey's Mini-Shellraiser (set number: 30271). The exclusive minifigures are Shadow Leonardo,[26] Kraang[27][28] and Donatello[29] would be given away to the winners.

In 2014, the second wave sets[30][31][32] was released on 2 April 2014. The 8 sets[33][34][35] being released are Karai Bike Escape (set number: 79118),[36][37] Mutation Chamber Unleashed (set number: 79119),[36][37] T-Rawket Sky Strike (set number: 79120),[36][37] Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (set number: 79121)[36][37][38] and Shredder's Lair Rescue (set number: 79122).[36][37][39] Also included Turtle Lair (set number: 10669) released as a sub-brand of the Lego Juniors theme. In addition, Flashback Shredder (set number: 5002127)[40] polybag set have been released as promotion. These included a 5 key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of the Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Splinter.

Later, the sets based on the 2014 film[41][42][43][44] by Michael Bay was released on 8 July 2014. The 3 sets[45][46] being released are Turtle Van Takedown (set number: 79115),[45][46] Big Rig Snow Getaway (set number: 79116)[45][46] and Turtle Lair Invasion (set number: 79117).[45][46]

The theme was designed primarily for children aged 5 to 14. Later, it was announced that the theme was discontinued and no longer available at the LEGO Store or online shop. However, the theme was eventually cancelled, with Mega Bloks[47][48] receiving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles license for brick-based construction sets.

Web shorts[]

The 8 web shorts have been released on YouTube inspired by both the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) as well as the Lego toyline.

# Title Release date Notes
1 Leonardo[49] 22 February 2013 LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stop motion series
2 Raphael[50] 22 February 2013
3 Donatello[51] 22 February 2013
4 Michelangelo[52] 23 February 2013
5 Donnie[53] 24 October 2013
6 Leo[54] 22 November 2013
7 Mikey[55] 28 November 2013
8 Raph[56] 3 December 2013

See also[]

Notes[]

  1. ^ For the brief period of time it existed, the line led to the LEGO version of Michelangelo cameo in The Lego Movie.

References[]

  1. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Confirmed For January 2013?". TheBrickFan. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Revealed". TheBrickFan. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
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  5. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set News". TheBrickFan. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  6. ^ Rahman, Ray (11 October 2012). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and LEGO unite". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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  9. ^ "2012 NYCC - Lego TMNT Sets Announced". toynewsi.com. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  10. ^ Fahey, Mike (11 October 2012). "Teenage Mutant Ninja LEGO Debut at New York Comic-Con". Kotaku. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  11. ^ "NYCC: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - LEGO Style!". IGN. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  12. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO Sets". BrickEconomy. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  13. ^ "The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon Announce Expanded Global Partnership to Bring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Construction Toy Categor". PR Newswire. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
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  15. ^ Castleman, Lana (11 October 2012). "Lego snaps up TMNT construction toy license". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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  18. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®: Designer Video - Part 2. 13 December 2012 – via YouTube.
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  20. ^ "[USA] 2013 Sets TMMT, SW, Ninjago + More Now Available". Toys N Bricks. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  21. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set News". TheBrickFan. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  22. ^ a b c d e f "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Animated Set Details". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  23. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ - Turtles Shellraiser. 3 June 2014 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ "30270 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO Polybag (2013)". Toys N Bricks. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  25. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2013". Toys N Bricks. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  26. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Sneak Peak at Rockefeller Center". Toys N Bricks. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  27. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kraang Minifigure Giveaway". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  28. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Donatello Minifigure Found". TheBrickFan. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  29. ^ Betters, Elyse (28 March 2019). "Lego's TMNT range adds four minifig sets, as first trailer to Ninja Turtles reboot film releases". Pocket-lint.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  30. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Rumors & Discussion". Eurobricks. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  31. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Set Preview". TheBrickFan. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  32. ^ "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO 79119 79120 Pictures". Toys N Bricks. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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  34. ^ "Final Two LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Animated Sets Revealed". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
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  37. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ - Kraang vs Turtle Sub. 9 April 2014 – via YouTube.
  38. ^ "New LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles range lands in time for Easter". toynews-online.biz. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  39. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flashback Shredder Free for UK Customers". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  40. ^ "LEGO Systems Unveils New Products, Experiences and Exclusives at San Diego Comic-Con". PR Newswire. 22 July 2014.
  41. ^ "Pictures: 79115 79116 LEGO Ninja Turtles Sets". Toys N Bricks. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  42. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Official Set Names". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  43. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Sets First Look". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
  44. ^ a b c d "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Movie Set Official Images". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  45. ^ a b c d "More LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014 Movie Set Official Images". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
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  47. ^ "LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Retiring". TheBrickFan. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  48. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTM: Leonardo. 22 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  49. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®: Raphael. 22 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  50. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®: Donatello. 22 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  51. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®: Michelangelo. 23 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  52. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Donnie. 24 October 2013 – via YouTube.
  53. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Leo. 22 November 2013 – via YouTube.
  54. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Mikey. 28 November 2013 – via YouTube.
  55. ^ LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ Raph. 3 December 2013 – via YouTube.

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