TMNT 25th Anniversary Figures

Cowabunga- It’s Turtle Time!

It’s official, the heroes in a half shell are turning 25 in 2009!

It all began back in May 1984 when the lovable turtles hatched as a black and white comic book by artist Kevin Eastman and illustrator Peter Laird. Today, with over one hundred million fans worldwide (and counting), the Turtles are still the world’s most loved green teens.

And today’s kids are just as likely to be fans of the Turtles - the heroes in the half-shell have been consistently popular since they were born. Last year in Australia TMNT finished the year in the top five best selling action figure brands. As part of the 25th anniversary shell-ebrations, the Turtles are going retro with the re-release of the original toy range.

Recreating the original first season figures, the 25th Anniversary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (RRP$19.99), feature original characters and accessories and appear in the 1980s packaging. The range includes Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael and Donatello. Collect them all!

Over the years there have been various incarnations of the Turtles. The latest creations are TMNT Mini Mutants. They are half the size, but twice the fun! These lil' guys pack quite a punch, and come with their own accessories in true ninja style.

TMNT Mini Mutants Exoskeletons (RRP$29.95) - Shredder and his fighting Foot Clan scientists have created giant robotic exoskeleton vehicles in order to wreak havoc on the city! The Turtles have assembled their own tricked-out exoskeletons. Take your Turtle into battle - each radically styled Exoskeleton comes with spinning weaponry as the two sets of rockin' sockin' robots go at it with full force!"

And, it's time for an all-out assault... in the air! With TMNT Mini Mutants Aerial Assault (RRP$24.95), Leo, Don, Raph and Mikey put on their safety shel-mets and strap themselves in. The Turtles fly across the sky straight at their enemies. It's a clash of titans and may the best Turtle win! Each pack comes with two figures and real working parachutes. Throw them in the air, and their parachutes unfold for a cool landing!

And don’t forgot TMNT Mini Mutant Mini Figures (RRP$4.99). These posable mini movie action figures stand around 5cm tall. Collect them all and create your own shell-kicking turtle action.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are available now from all major retailers and independent toy stores. For customer enquiries or more stockist information please contact Funtastic’s free-call Customer Care Line on 1800 244 543.

Check out www.TMNT25.com.au for more details on Shell-ebrations around Australia for the Turtles 25th Anniversary.

HOW NINJA TURTLES ALL STARTED

It all started with four pet turtles and a canister of alien ooze. When the turtles were accidentally dropped down a sewer and bathed in a glowing green slime, they began to grow. To change. To mutate!

Genetically reborn in the sewers of New York City, they were raised by their wise sensei, Master Splinter and named after the Renaissance masters. Splinter schooled the turtles in the ancient martial art of Ninjitsu, helping them master skills of stealth, weapons and fighting.

This supreme green fighting machine battles petty criminals, evil megalomaniacs and alien invaders, all while remaining isolated from society at large. They won’t stop until all of New York City is safe.