There’s a lot to get excited about this year if you’re aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfan. The 35th anniversary of the first live-action film has brought new apparel collections, Funko Pops and more. However, there’s also a highly anticipated sequel to the beloved animated filmMutant Mayhemon the way in September 2027. That’s still a couple of years to wait, butFunko is here to distract us with their new collection based around these heroes in a half shell.
The latestTMNTPop wave forFunkofeatures all four Turtles:Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Leonardo. While there have been a ton ofTurtlesPop figuresin the past, these come with an oozing twist:The figures are translucent green. The radical effect gives the Turtles a retro vibe. That’s fitting since they’re from the ’80s. Each of them are welding their signature weapons. For example, Raphael has his Sai daggers while Donatello has his bow staff. These figures will be $14.99 each and be Funko Shop exclusives.
“I Love Being a Turtle!”
The entire franchise celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. While the comics from the ’80s started out as dark, atmospheric pieces, the colorful1987 showbrought the Turtles into the mainstream with a family-friendly appeal.Turtle-Mania was popular in the ’80s with toys, VHS tapes, and other merchandise lining store shelves. The1990 live-action filmwould then balance the franchise’s dark-comedy roots with the all-ages antics of the TV series to a great degree of success.
35 years later and that film is still considered one of the best comic book films of all time. With its stunning moody New York atmosphere, memorable costume design, and martial arts action, it defined the early ’90s. Its two sequels,Secret of the OozeandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, would lean heavily into the Saturday-morning cartoon nature of the franchise. This is because of the negative response the mature tone of the first film got from some parents.TMNTfans can relive that first live-action mission as the 1990 film is coming back to theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary thanks to Fathom Entertainment. It was also just announced thatthe entire trilogy would be coming to 4K for the first time thanks to Arrow Video.
Where Can You Stream ‘TMNT'?
The 1987 TV series is currently streaming on Tubi for free whileTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemis saving the day onParamount+.Before your next tubular trip to Manhattan, you’re able to pre-order Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo Translucent GreenFunko Popson theirwebsite.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
