Friday, August 4, 2017

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles + Usagi Yojimbo Toys

 ** A Geek Daddy received the featured toys for free**
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

One comic book features a samurai bunny on a warrior's pilgrimage wandering an ancient Japanese landscape inhabited by anthropomorphic animals instead of humans.  The other features ninja turtles living in the sewers of modern day New York City protecting mankind from a variety of terrors.  Both comic books, Usagi Yojimbo created by Stan Sakai and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, originated in the 1980's and each have developed a passionate fan base. This year the two comic book universe's are coming together in a special one-shot comic book story, a three episode story arc on Nickelodeon's TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES animated television series, and a collection of action figures from Playmates Toys.


The man behind Usagi Yojimbo, Stan Sakai, has written and illustrated a special one-shot issue of IDW Publishing's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series which sees the main character from Usagi Yojimbo, rabbit samurai Miyamoto Usagi, cross paths with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.  Miyamoto Usagi is on a quest to save Japan from the maniacal Jei and joins forces with the Heroes in a Half-Shell to save the day.  Look for this one-shot comic which was released in July at your local comic book shop or you can purchase a digital download of it from Comixology. You can follow the ongoing adventures of Miyamoto Usagi in the Usagi Yojimbo comic book series from Dark Horse Comics and The Teenage Mutant Ninjas in their series from IDW.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In Nickelodeon's fifth season of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sakari has come together with Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman to bring their characters together within the animated series.  The Ninja Turtles find themselves in another dimension inhabited by animal warriors! Disguised as samurai, the Turtles ally themselves with a ronin rabbit named Usagi Yojimbo. Together they must save a young prince from a band of Neko ninjas led by Jei, an evil sorcerer.  Season 5 is airing now!  Tune in to the Nickelodeon cable channel or look for these episode on their website or the network's mobile app.

Nickelodeon


Playmates Toys has also released a collection of 4.5" sized action figures based upon the Usagi Yojimbo story arc in Nickelodeon's Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Available at most major toy retailers is Usagi Yojimbo along with Leo, Don, Mikey and Raph dressed as samurais.  Each comes with weapon accessories plus the turtles have removable samurai helmets and masks.

Playmates Toys
Playmates Toys
Playmates Toys

Walmart also has some exclusive items available from this Playmates Toys' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles /  Usagi Yojimbo collection.  Look for an 11" Usagi action figure and a 4.5" Usagi in samurai armor while you are shopping at Walmart.  Also keep an eye out for the Walmart exclusive 4.5" samurai Usagi with horse toy set.

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To share my family's excitement about these great Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Usagi Yojimbo crossovers, A Geek Daddy is hosting a very special giveaway.  One lucky winner will receive the Walmart exclusive 4.5" samurai Usagi with samurai horse toy set with a special twist!  The toy package is signed by Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai!  To enter to win this very unique prize complete the entries below before 11:59 pm on Friday August 18, 2017.  Must be a U.S. resident over 18 years old to be eligible to win.

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Disclaimer & Rules:  A Geek Daddy has not been financially compensated for this endorsement or hosting the giveaway but was provided the Playmates Toys TMNT / Usagi Yojimbo toy collection for personal use. The prize is provided by Playmate Toys and A Geek Daddy is hosting the promotion as a benefit to our readers. Must be a US resident over the age of 18 to participate.  One entry per mailing address and winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries.  If you have already won this prize through another blog participating in this promotion, your entry will be disqualified.  By participating in this promotion you waive any liability of any kind against the publisher of this blog. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. No P.O. Boxes allowed for delivery of the prize. Playmate Toys will be responsible for shipping the prize to the selected winner.  A Geek Daddy is not responsible for delivery of the prize.

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