Cowabunga! Kids who grew up in the 80s and 90s are having a fantastic time at present, as many of their favourite cartoon shows and comics back then are being re-made into movies. Even old-time film franchises which we thought have ended are now coming back with either reboots or unexpected sequels (and prequels too). Surprisingly, our favourite timeless toys are also being made into box office flicks!
Just take look at the ever-popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! It’s so awesome that it has been jumping from one media to another. Many kids back then got to know our favourite pizza-loving anthropomorphic turtles through the classic animated series that ran from 1987 to 1996. Yet, did you know that TMNT started out as black and white comics created by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird under Mirage Studios, the comic book company they founded in the comfort of their homes in 1983? TMNT comics issue #1 was published in 1984.
Read some fun facts about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Time has proven how TMNT became a pop culture icon! Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo have truly conquered the hearts and minds of every child and child-at-heart out there. This year, kids and fans will get to enjoy a new TMNT movie that is sure to be another action-packed hit.
When Is the New TMNT Movie Coming Out?
The new TMNT movie is titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. For Australian viewers, we may have to wait till it comes out in cinemas on 07 September 2023. So there’s more time to re-orient our attention and rekindle our childhood affection with our favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
(Synopsis c/o Paramount Pictures)
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them to take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
New TMNT Movie Trailer
Take a peek at the official trailer of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!
The new TMNT movie 2023 stars Nicolas Cantu (Leonardo), Sharon Brown Jr. (Mikey), Micah Abbey (Donnie), Brady Noon (Raph), Jackie Chan (Splinter), Ayo Edebiri (April), Ice Cube (Superfly), Seth Rogen (Bebop), John Cena (Rocksteady), Paul Rudd (Mondo Gecko), Rose Byrne (Leatherhead), Post Malone (Ray Fillet), Hannibal Buress (Genghis Frog), Natasia Demetriou (Wing Nut), Maya Rudolph (Cynthia Utrom), and Giancarlo Esposito (Baxter Stockman).
New TMNT Movie Toys
Before heading out to the theatres this September, make sure you’re up to date on what’s hot on the TMNT merchandise market! So prepare your shopping list as we highlight the best gift ideas for any Ninja Turtle fan who wants to heighten up the excitement. Unleash the Master Splinter in you and scout for some new recruits to your TMNT collection – with these hot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem toys!
1. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Van
When Superfly and all his minions of baddies cause havoc and try to take over the city, the Turtles bring out the secret sauce, the Pizza Fire Delivery Van! The van opens from the front and the back, with room for all 4 Turtles and even Splinter. The battle action really begins when you press the pizza slice on top – the side door swings open; press again and the pizza launcher slides out the side. Any of the 4 Turtles can sit in the hot seat and, with the press of a button, fire off up to 8 pizza pies from the motorised launcher. The launcher is even adjustable so you can hit the baddies from far and near!
2. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Leonardo the Leader
Get ready for the Mutant Mayhem, the new CG animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! Leonardo is the Turtles’ leader in blue, and now he’s a hopeful student in high school. As Leo and his brothers start to leave the nest—er, the sewer—he’s set on transforming them into a crime-fighting team that he can lead to victory. With some help from their rat-dad Splinter, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be unstoppable! Leonardo figure is 4.5” tall and designed to match his movie character. Set includes his signature katana and comes in a unique Mutant Mayhem package.
3. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Raphael the Angry One
Raphael has a big attitude and big dreams, which are (in no particular order) to punch someone so hard they throw up and to be a mixed martial arts fighter! Together, he and his brothers leave their sewer for the city above, fighting crime and learning that there is no "i" in team (even if Raph insists that there is technically a "me" in it). Raphael figure is 4.65” tall and designed to match his movie character. Set includes his iconic twin sai and comes in a unique Mutant Mayhem package.
4. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Donatello the Brains
Donatello is the brains of the Turtles team, making sure they're always outfitted with the latest machines. He may not be the leader of the group, but that doesn't mean he can't be an idol! Now that he's left the sewer, it's time for Donatello to fight for his dream—game-developer by day, K-Pop star by night—alongside his brothers, his biggest (and maybe only) fans. Donatello figure is 4.5” tall and designed to match his movie character. Set includes his signature bo staff and comes in a unique Mutant Mayhem package.
5. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Michelangelo the Entertainer
Tap… Tap… “Is this thing on?” Mikey is the funny one of the group or at least he thinks so! (Sometimes his brothers are a tough crowd.) With some training from his rat-dad Splinter, Michelangelo and his brothers are finally ready to venture into the big city, where Mikey can test out his material. Nothing will come between him and his dream to be a stand-up comedian, even if the only positive feedback he's getting is from the microphone! Michelangelo figure is 4.25” tall and designed to match his movie character. Set includes his iconic nunchaku and comes in a unique Mutant Mayhem package.
6. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Leonardo's Katana Role-Play
Be a leader and transform yourself into Leonardo from the hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem movie with Leonardo's Reveal Role Play set! Tie on Leo's royal bandanna, grab his powerful Ninja Reveal Katana and throwing star and, in an instant, you've transformed yourself into Leonardo. When the baddies attack, unleash the power of your katana with the press of a button and a flick of the wrist to reveal the sharp katana blade. When the battle’s won, simply slide the blade back into the handle and you’re ready for the next fight!
7. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Raphael's Sais Role-Play
Become the muscle-bound Raphael from the hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem movie with Raphael's Ninja Reveal Role Play set! Tie on Raph's signature red bandanna, grab his powerful twin sai and, in an instant, you've become Raphael. When the baddies attack, unleash the power of Raph's sai with a twist of the wrist, a press of the buttons, and a flick of the wrists—the sai blades reveal and are ready for action! When the battle’s won, simply push the blades back into the handles, snap and twist the handles together, and you’re ready for the next fight.
8. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Donatello's Bo Staff Role-Play
Transform yourself into the "Brainiac" Donatello from the hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem movie with Donatello's Ninja Reveal Role Play set! Tie on Donnie's violet purple bandanna, grab his powerful Ninja Reveal Bo Staff and throwing star and, in an instant, you've become Donatello. When the baddies attack, unleash the power of Donnie's bo staff by pressing the button and flicking your wrist — the bo staff extends and is ready for battle! When the battle’s won, simply slide staff back into the handle and you’re ready for the next fight.
9. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Michelangelo’s Nunchaku Role-Play
Become the comedic Michelangelo from the hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem movie with Michelangelo's Ninja Reveal Role Play set! Tie on Mikey's bright orange bandanna, grab his powerful nunchaku and throwing star and, in an instant, you've become Michelangelo. When the baddies attack, unleash the power of Mikey's nunchaku with the press of a button and a twist of the wrist, and then pull the handles apart—now you’re ready for the fight! When the battle’s won, simply drop the chain into the handle, twist to conceal it, and you’re ready for the next fight.
10. TMNT Mutant Mayhem Sewer Lair
While the Turtles may live in the sewers, they still live in style! Their pad (the Secret Sewer Lair) has it all, with over 20 action-packed features—including a dojo where the Turtles train to fight, a zip line to ride from skyline to street level in seconds, a porta-potty elevator that takes them from the sewers to street level, a secret vault door, slides and false floors, a packet of slimy ooze, and so much more!
With incredible attention to detail, dynamic poses, and interactive features, these hot TMNT Mutant Mayhem toys will captivate fans of all ages. Our favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will come to life as the kids play and re-tell their epic battles, embarking on new imaginative adventures. As the new TMNT movie’s popularity skyrockets, Ninja Turtle fans will have something to add to their collection with more fun and action in every turn.