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Or its physical equivalent. I love the comics but I found that joining late was hard because different mini series interconnect and you have to know the order to follow the story. Thankfully, IDW released these collection that have everything in chronological order in the same book. The comic series is the most recent one and regarded as the best. It tries just trying to sell toys like the original cartoon but it also has a better grasp of its storyline and characters than the original comic. It is also a lot more mature than most TMNT cartoon but doesn't try to be too edgy either. It's a bit like the ''ultimate'' TMNT story so to speak. Check it out.
Threezero posted an update on their facebook page about being features in Clutter Magazine with a link to the issue to read online. Seems like they are purely a Kevin Eastman design, something he's had in his mind for a representation of the turtles that he's never been able to fully articulate.
Article starts at page 24 here: http://issuu.com/cluttermagazine/docs/cluttermagazine_issue34
We've got a linked TMNT Comic Book Primer on the side bar :)
my vote is the IDW series, volume 5. This is most easily read via the IDW TMNT Collected Volumes. HEREis a link to the first.
use the hola app/extension ( http://hola.org/ ) on an android or web browser before you watch netflix and you can switch the contry to someplace that has it (as long as you are NOT paying for the dvd service you can stream from anywhere netflix is)
But they have it and more in other countries:
http://netflixaroundtheworld.com/teenage%20mutant%20ninja%20turtles
There are a number of children's book with the new TMNT as well.
Amazon has this set of 12 on sale for $10 right now
Phonics Power! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Step into Reading) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385384823/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DJMYxb611TTJJ
OP- Amazon and B&N are your best way to go. The hardcover volumes that /u/ryan1125 linked are the best books as they incorporate the main series + side issues. The downside is only 3 or 4 volumes have been released.
If you want to just read the main story (and read 15 smaller volumes), here is volume 1
also, it can be a little scary if you aren't savvy with the comics, but look at our Reading Primer and scroll to IDW ongoing. I have linked every single trade paperback for reference.
Just FYI they are on Amazon for cheap
Also for a bit of reference for anyone unfamiliar. An adventure card game is a relatively new concept. The most prevalent being the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133038/pathfinder-adventure-card-game-rise-runelords-base).
There are a bunch of play videos around if you're interested in how this type of game plays.
Happy to help. If you are looking for digital, here is a link to the digital trade paperbacks. Look at the 13 "Collected Editions": https://www.comixology.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles/comics-series/6433?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC9zZXJpZXNTbGlkZXI
These trade paperbacks are also available in physical form, but they are about $7 more expensive (each).
This series is phenomenal. If you read volumes 1-13, you would be caught up through issue #50.
In addition to these main story books, there also about 10 miniseries. These are not totally essential to the plot, but if you are really into the story, we can help you get those, too. But, you can FULLY enjoy TMNT by reading these main volumes. You might see a few notes of "*This happened in X miniseries", so just take it with a grain of salt and go with it. Out of all the miniseries, I would say 4 of them are "more important" than others.
I can keep going if you want, but I don't want to overwhelm you lol.
PS- If you want to wet your tongue to see if you like the idea of the series, the first individual issue is available for free download here. The current TMNT series is phenomenal though, I can't say enough good things about it.
If you get the hola extension for chrome you can access other countries streaming selection. Or at least that's how it worked before. I haven't put hola on the browser on my new laptop.
UPDATE: I'm having trouble downloading the extension. >:/ maybe one of you will have more luck with it here
I don’t know about physical copies, but Comixology is a pretty good place for digital comics. Reading on a tablet is nice and easy. I know a phone might be trying and a computer not very portable.
They also have sales quite frequently and if you really like it could do their monthly subscription and read without buying.
Last year I saw it at Amazon for $50 around Thanksgiving/Christmas time. Not a bad price but it's been better. Camel says it was $54 around Christmas last year. Regardless of price it's awesome.
Here you go. It's mp3s of the soundtrack including as much of the score as I could dig up over the years (raph in the tub, shredder's suite, back to the sewers, anger management, etc..) its not a ton but from one john du prez fan to another i hope you enjoy https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/51202ddef02255daa09032db19e49a2020160319012557/036bf5701504c9898ae105311df0823c20160319012557/ff0bff
These two here; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Adventures/dp/1613775911/ref=nodl_ and https://www.amazon.co.uk/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Adventures/dp/1613779402/ref=nodl_
So the IDW reprints of the Archie run.
I used to advise college students and had the best poster on my wall. My wife got it for me quite some time ago for Christmas. It's pretty great
Get the IDW collection books. It collects the current run in the order you should read them. So it includes the mini-series’ and one-off issues. This is book one Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Volume 1 (TMNT IDW Collection) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631401114/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8V4WCKMVFSMEHPPA02TM
I didn’t think I was allow to posts links here but here it is https://www.amazon.com/TMNT-LAST-RONIN-EASTMAN-ESCORZA/dp/B08LLBHFTW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=tmnt+the+last+ronin&qid=1604314970&sr=8-3
Amazon has the product dimensions listed: link
Yeah, that listing that I posted above with all the short stories and the dates is the entirety of Vol 6. Amazon Link
Let's see... the inside cover reads:
​
UnderWhereTM Kevin Eastman
Copyright © 1995 Kevin Eastman
KESI EntertainmentTM
320 Riverside Drive, Northampton MA 01060
KESI Entertainment is a trademark of
Kevin Eastman Studios, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
ISBN 1-882931-18-1
​
Oh, here's the cover on Amazon. Looks like a different printing than mine, though: https://www.amazon.com/Underwhere-Kevin-Eastman/dp/1222999986/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1536017017&sr=8-2
​
EDIT: formatting
You'd want to start with this. That's Volume 1 of the original comics. There are 6 out right now, 7 is coming next year. 1-5 are pretty much the meat of what you want, 6 is more random one-shots from the early comics (they had other writers and artists come in pretty early on as Eastman and Laird dealt with creating the Turtle empire and their focus shifted from writing comics to running the business). It looks like they've been releasing these in paperback versions now too. There are also other versions called "The Works" which provide colorized versions of these same issues.
Edit: Volumes 1-5 collect "essential" comics and are not a complete run, some are skipped to focus on the better issues and main storylines. End edit.
As another option, or after consuming the originals, this is what you want from the new run of comics. The IDW Collection books very nicely combine all of the different series (main line and side micro series) into chronological order. There are other collections and TPBs of this current run of comics, but you have to look up reading orders and jump around, so that's why I recommend this book, despite them being more "premium" hardcovers. They also go in and out of print pretty frequently, so don't let yourself get price gouged, they will come back in stock eventually. Of course, they are all available digitally as well (and again, go for this IDW Collection, not the others. I did because I got them as they came out, before they released these and am frustrated that I couldn't convert into this chronological order. I also own the physical copies in original TPBs and bought the hardcovers finally because it's such a pain jumping around).
So yeah, maybe more info than you were looking for, but I can always share more should you want it, haha.
Just an FYI, if you need some Yojimbo in your life they just finished a 6 issue run earlier this year. You can already buy the trade paperback off of Amazon and I'm sure locally. It's a story that stands on its own, so you don't have to read any of his other stories to understand what is happening (though older stories would obviously lend more background on characters you might not know from his universe).
As u/R_Lar12 said, there isn't an easy way. This may change in the next year or so. Nickelodeon is starting to release the series with the first two releases due out on June 9th ( NYC Showdown and Search For Splinter )
Beyond that, you are either looking for bootleg releases or hunting down the original releases.
If you go the route of hunting down the original releases, the first three seasons were originally released in small sets of around 5 episodes per disc. And they were not in order. (Season 1 and 2 weren't too bad. Season three skips around a lot.) Season 1 and 2 were later released in sets with half a season per set. The Season one sets were fairly common. But the season two sets are quite rare and expensive. ($100+ each) A few of the Season three releases are harder to find as well.
After that it does improve. Season 4 was released as a set, as was the fifth season, dubbed the Ninja Tribunal, that was dropped in favor of the Fast Forward season.
The fast Forward season was released on two sets with the episodes in order. Finally the movie, Turtles Forever was released on DVD as well.
There was a final season when the show was relabeled "Back to the Sewers" which has not been released on DVD.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History has a lot of great info like this. It's well worth the sub-$40 asking price if you're a fan of the franchise.
http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles:_The_Ultimate_Visual_History
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/1608871851
I'd say at this point they're more artifacts for existing fans of TMNT or comics history in general than they are pieces of entertainment that thrive independent of previous interest. You gotta remember that at the time these comics didn't exist for their own merit; they were direct parodies of existing popular comics. "The Foot" is so called because of Daredevils villains, "The Hand."
Granted that changed over time, but it's something that sold well based mostly on a gimmick title and on the strength of its satire. It wasn't until late in these comics and when the TV adaptation started that TMNT started being its OWN thing.
If a non-turtle or non-comic fan was interested in trying TMNT comics I would immediately direct them to IDW vol 1 (https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/168405866X/ref=asc_df_168405866X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475740602350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9428060237066550204&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&am...)
Playmate's Last Ronin would look good with the 2003, but the rest of their stuff is kind of hit or miss, better priced then Neca/Super7 though.
Cant go wrong with the amount and range of figures from NECA, and the Super7 guys just have so much mass and presence.
You can find Super7 figs for sale on amazon too.
And it looks like a lot of their villains are on sale too.
Amazon $21
The IDW Collection volumes have this entire run (including minis, spinoffs, back-up strips, one-shots et al) and is currently up to volume 14 with #15 due next July.
Yeah the IDW Collection are like graphics novels made up of a collection of individual issues. IDW is a comic publishers company name it means Idea and Design Works.
Here's the volume 1 https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1631401114
Here's the link. A simple trick is to replace "co.uk" with "com" in the URL and bam, american amazon.
I know you said you prefer to avoid Amazon but..
Also, just wanted to point out that so far I've found Amazon is the cheapest for most things TMNT, at least UK-wise, so it's up to you. I don't know if you're from US and if so then I'm sorry but I do not want to dig around as I am not very familiar with US stores. However, UK-wise I've yet to find anything cheaper.
If you can wait until December, they are releasing a DVD box set.
TMNT Compendium Sorry I meant to type issues, so the first 14 of the original run, minus issue 8.
I watched it through NordVPN in Canada, so it should be there.
Please please please don't use piracy. I respect and support it normally, but #saverottmnt seems to still be going strong. If Netflix sees many people watching it, they may save the show.
Ya. Unfortunately no one knows what their strategy is for adding the seasons the way that they are. It does look like they are going to release a complete DVD box set in December for like $34.
I think all the US physical copies are still coming from LRG, whether they sold on Amazon, BB, GameStop, etc. So, the LRG delay is still affecting them. Amazon listed August 31st originally, then September 27th, now October 11th.
Only the 87 has a complete release. It’s on Amazon and Walmart usually for $25
Are you talking about these? Mine are still in my library from when I got them from Comixology before the Amazon merger.
A good way is to start with the IDW collection that is starting to be available in paperback format:
vol.1: https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/168405866X
vol.2: upcoming
This regular tpb collection is not available anymore, and this collection is oversized and collects everything in reading order with side mini-series and in bigger volumes (more issues) than the standard tpb.
You might want to wait for these.
You’ll only have to read the first 7. The second series starts after that and they take place later. Really good stories though.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Tales of TMNT Omnibus) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684051703/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SQ971J0DKDPB041M9NT1
- The 1987 series is available fully in 480p on DVD (Note that one season per DVD). Due to licensing issues with Nick, Paramount, and Lionsgate, it's unlikely there will be a BluRay remaster.
- The 2003 series is partially available on DVD in 480p, but these DVDs are hard to come by. I suggest getting Paramount+ and downloading them in 720p (HD-quality). Fan releases are also available, but are low-quality TV rips without subtitles.
- The 2012 series is also available fully on DVD in 480p (is.gd/ZxHcTT). You and also purchase the entire series in 1080p with extras (Mutation of a Scene) from iTunes and remux the video files to .mkv to keep on your laptop or PC.
- Turtles Forever is available on DVD for under $10 on Amazon. Using a remux, you can grab the video file and use an AI software to upscale it to 1080p.
- The 2018 series has only the first six episodes available on DVD in 480p. I recommend getting Paramount+ and downloading them from there in 1080p.
- Half-Shell Heroes is also on DVD in 480p, but it's a crappy mini-film. Not worth the money.
- Everything else has a BluRay and DVD release. Older films also have VHS releases.
It appears that someone did a misleading review as if they were already released. Amazon has the date as the end of the year. Either way I don't understand why the downvote. Downvotes are supposed to be for comments that don't further the discussion. Not for comments that you don't disagree with. Link to amazon pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Cowabunga-Collection/dp/B09W39YNQV
No worries, looks like you can get the German set through Amazon for under £20. Germany is also region 2 so they'll play fine on a UK trailer. This cover is identical to the one I have, just in German instead of Italian obviously. Hope this is of some help?
I first saw it on Big Bad Toy Store, which I didn’t realize they were selling books? But it’s on Amazon as well.
Here’s Amazon’s link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684059313/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PX2HXCAQD3B99QYCSQ7E
My four pack from the haulathon I ordered on day one of release and it only just arrived yesterday in the UK.
The two pack in the image is the original sculpts, these have been improved massively in both the In-Disguise 4-pack and now the new Haulathon exclusive (we’ll see how exclusive that stays) “style-guide” 4-pack – based on the colour change and guide they introduced to bring more consistency to the turtles on the show and other mediums.
Keep an eye on Neca’s social channels like Instagram or I’d recommend following an account like ToyShiz to avoid missing out again.
My top 5 and worst 5.
Top 5.
Lox and cream cheese
Peanut butter, avocado and pickles
Chocolate chilli
Fish and chips
Pepperoni and ice cream
Worst
Peanut butter and clams
Liver and bubblegum
Bananas and Anchovies
Wonton and lox (gave myself food poisoning)
Deepdish oatmeal with grapefruit
I found peanut butter and pickles both just go really well on pizza which surprised me and also vanilla ice cream works oddly well.
You can also watch me eat them and discuss them on YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL4BGiz16Sz5LcCT32me2tC_K65AncwQB
And.... If your interested in giving them a go yourself I've turned the list into a cook book which has launched today and should start showing as in stock worldwide in the next day or so.
It always seemed to me to be that athletic tape players in many sports use. It sticks like tape but has a fabric-y feel to it on the outside, like a bandage.
Here is an example:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Athletic-Tape-EasyTear-Technology/dp/B0771MZY1J
I read them the first time online but they are collected in this volume https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1684051614/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_1/130-4320743-9454023?pd_rd_w=ehC5v&pf_rd_p=76328f70-5fff-49b7-869a-94bfdaa768fc&pf_rd_r=BMJW7VSPXP4V4GJQT53G&pd_rd_r=d5959cb8-497b-4dfc-923...
Why is your cover more different than mine?: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 (TMNT Ultimate Collection) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1631409905/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_90ER0ZMV3QM5NBDPGCCD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I got but RuneFell's one from Wayfair looks way better quality.
R/retropie and https://retropie.org.uk/
Also you can find raspberry pi kits on Amazon and I've even seen them at Walmart. If you search retropie on youtube you'll get plenty of how to videos. ETA Prime is a great channel.
Well if you want to start at the very beginning here it is in black & white.
https://www.comixology.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-The-Ultimate-B-W-Collection-Vol-1/digital-comic/162898
But if you want to start with the newer IDW color comics this is it.
https://www.comixology.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-The-IDW-Collection-Vol-1/digital-comic/396485
Wow I apologize for even asking that question. I could have swore I read the item description for the collections and couldnt find the issue numbers. Might have been different in the app but likely not. Thanks for all your help! My bank account is taking a hit but this series is amazing :).
Edit: Okay I wasn't entirely wrong. Some do and only a couple don't. example
If you are planning to go TPB and want to save cash, Barnes & Noble does Buy 2 Get 1 Free on graphic novels at some point in the year. I was able to find a bunch of used copies on ebay for a good price, but a lot of people on ebay won't give good deals.
If you don't mind digital, Comixology has all IDW issues for $50.
https://www.comixology.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles/bundle/1202
They were a birthday gift I received last month. They are Kurt Adler brand. Available on Amazon here: Rise of the TMNT ornaments
If you're willing to spend a little more, both the Super 7 Ultimates and NECA Cartoon Turtles are much better than these Playmates figures.
Oooo that may have been the case at the time.
Marvel has lost the trademark on A LOT of character names for toys, hence why so many are like "Marvel's Prowler" - and Bullseye is now "Marvel's Bullseye" too.
I've noticed other people trading them locally on Facebook Marketplace & Offerup.com... I don't know how successful it is, as I've never done it, but I grabbed an extra Animated Casey set and an extra Movie Casey set when I found both mine, and I'm currently seeing if I can make that route fly...
Really wasn't looking to spin a profit on either of them, just seeing if I can get a fair trade for some of the TMNT sets I don't have to fill holes in my collection and perhaps help someone else do the same. (I'd really like to get the two Walmart Movie turtle 2-Packs, as I never got them at Gamestop)
Sadly I found no Metalheads, lol.
Mirage is cool but the ongoing idw is cooler (imo). If ypu like you should try give idw a chance.
I tried a variety of them but the ones that worked nice cause it gives the freedom to get creative with them are these:
Chuangdi 2 Sets Acrylic Display Risers, Clear Product Stand, Jewelry Display Riser Shelf Showcase Fixtures for Dessert Cupcake Candy Treat Action Figure Display https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRLQNGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_HJE7QW97H839WKYR817V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And these
5 Pack Clear Acrylic Display Risers, 5 Sizes Acrylic Jewelry Display Riser Shelf Showcase Fixtures for Cake Candy Display Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833MB7S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PR2YWXTXJGCN8T9DF60W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the correct answer. They are based on the molds from the second turtle movie but these are common on eBay, wish and Amazon.
I got this shelf here a few years ago, though it was about $80 cheaper when I got it. It's really sturdy and solid, and has lasted well through the years. I noticed an almost almost identical one for almost half the price, but I can't vouch for it's quality.
Just go through the sizes and pick the one that best suits you! I got the black base with the mirror.
They released the album digitally last year. It's on Amazon and iTunes
https://www.amazon.com/Kidrobot-Teenage-Mutant-Turtles-Leonardo/dp/B01MSZM4HR
The link shows Leo and there was links for some of the others. These were sold a few years ago. I don’t think they were popular at the time cause they were kind of expensive for being one color and limited movement. I got one when they were discounted on a website. I like them though.
This shelf is using this... CECOLIC Acrylic Display Riser Stand 4 Steps Clear Display Stand Shelf for Collectibles Amiibo Pops Figures, Cupcakes, Perfumes - 2 Pack (12 x 11 x 6.3in) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RVMDQN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Cst6FbXW5SJKJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
According to profiles published in this book from 1991...
https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Turtles-Special-Ninja/dp/0862278422
Of which I have owned a copy since I was a child - Leo & Don are 16, and Raph & Mike are 15
The book seems primarily influenced by the cartoon, but it's really kind of a kid-friendly general reference/information book on the turtles from all sources (at the time) and has bits from the cartoon, some comics, the original movie, and even the Disney MGM Studios versions that used to exist.
I have no idea how concrete this information is or isn't, but it is officially licensed and due to having this book since I was a child, this has been the source from which I drew my concept of their ages for the past 30 years of my life, lol. I think I prefer these ages to the card backs on the toys, because I prefer a setup that allows for Mike to be the youngest. Plus Leo & Don come off mildly older.
Just to add further clarity, as u/tmntman is totally correct. However, Issues #1-62, in their entirety, have not all been reprinted. All except ~6 issues have been reprinted in the Ultimate Collections. See the TMNT Comic Book Primer for more info on where everything was reprinted. The Ultimate Collection should more than suffice as they contain all of the "main" and "important" issues.
edit: since you asked for an Amazon Link, here you go: LINK
No need to apologize!
Trades are trade paperbacks (or you might see them written as TPB). They are a softcover collection of comic issues. The books you have been reading of Universe are trade paperbacks.
Yes, you can find the hardcovers online pretty easily. Amazon Link for the first Hardcover
The Wikipedia link will show you all of the contents of each Hardcover and TPB.
Universe is a cool series as it peppers in a lot of backstory the main series isn’t able to cover. It also often helps introduce the upcoming big storylines. That’s really cool you enjoyed it - you’ll love them even more when you get to see the full context!
> Mine didn’t have one and Neca Customer service doesn’t have any replacements.
That's ridiculous.
I had a Solid Snake Play Arts Kai figure that I accidentally broke the elbow pad to. I sent them an e-mail. They sent me a box to ship the figure to them, and they sent me an entirely new figure. And this was a few years after the release of the figure, they weren't making new ones.
Start from the beginning. Recommend getting the idw collection hardcover . They have everything
>The Ultimate Collection edition that classic TMNT fans have been waiting for!
>All the covers from the earliest days of Mirage Studios in one archival collection, plus pencils/inks/paintings by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, including all the original sketches, behind the scenes insight, and never before seen works made available through the incredible archives of Eastman and Laird! A must-have volume for Turtles fans and collectors.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684053889/ref=bseries_primary_0_1684053889
Eh, shoot. I re- read the "Where to Start" post and think I found my answer. For anyone wondering:
> TMNT IDW Collection Volume 10: Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #19-20, issues #73-75 of the ongoing series, the Dimension X mini-series, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters 2 crossover mini-series.
I guess I should read more carefully in the future.
If you're looking to read the entire series from the start, start with this hardcover. This line of books collects the entire series, including TMNT Universe. This is the most cost-effective way to read the entire run.
You could, you will likely be confused. You are missing about 150+ issues of story between main story and side issues. I recommend starting with the first book + picking up Dave Wachter's artwork, since you said you are a fan. If you like it, you can keep on trucking. These books are what you want to start with: https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1631401114/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1540327582&sr=8-1
For others that may find this post, this is the hardcover the other commenters are referring to: https://smile.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1631401114/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534695272&sr=8-2&keywords=idw+collection+tmnt
I had the same problem with them constantly falling. Luckily no joint breakage for me. The stands are Kaiser Doll stands. They are a bit tricky to use on the turtles because they are really meant for much narrower torsos. What I did was put them around the arm pit area because it was the only way to keep the stand from popping off of them. I can take a picture from the back if you want to see what I mean.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IY9JI4W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon.fr has one, they might ship in the UK. However, from my experience, they don't properly package books and it will probably arrive completely destroyed.
I did some searching and I was able to find them. They are made by NECA and you can find them on amazon for about $110 a piece.
It was a few bucks cheaper for the pre-order, but about $27 LINK
Good concept, look forward to seeing your progress. If you need some inspiration or similar material check out Lone Wolf & Cub manga. Dark Horse published the uncensored versions in original format and are outstanding. Authors Kazuo Koike Goseki Kojima thoroughly researched items for era accuracy and their attention to detail and cultural nuances are spectacular. The footnotes help us understand details within the stories.
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Usagi-Yojimbo-Special/dp/1606998870
I have this...I don't know why it's 1200 dollars all of a sudden but might be worth tracking down for retail price.
Edit: hmm. I can't really find it anymore. I got it for like less than 40 bucks.
I personally like the IDW collections. They are hard bound editions, full color and contain the main series and the micro series in chronological order. I went this route after trying to read them digitally and quickly learned I was not understanding the references of the micro series as they weren't included. They may be included in the Comixology, but when i downloaded the issues for Kindle, there were not.
I order the books from Amazon and they are normally below $40. They are fantastic collector pieces and are stories I turn to often. Here is a link to Vol. 1. https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1631401114/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497846307&sr=8-3&keywords=idw+collection
The series is fantastic, you won't be disappointed.
I figured I had no chance of finding it local, so I wound up hitting Amazon. Was $13 at the time (regular $9.99 in stores?); looks like it's up to $14 now. Bah. Creepin' up. :P
Awesome!! Happy you like it!
I recommend buying Volume 1 of the Ultimate Collection: Link. Note: This collection is in Black&White. If you like color, you could buy The Works Volume 1. Same book, just in color. Purists like myself recommend Black&White, since that was how the book was first published. You'll be very confused buying Volume 3 without reading the first volume.
And as a final note, be careful with the names as you're ordering:
"IDW Collection" = the current, IDW published book
"Ultimate Collection" = old school, Mirage published, black&white original story
"The Works" = same as Ultimate Collection, just printed in color