nriccijr Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 2/11/2024 at 2:05 PM, Ryan. said: From what I understand, only 250 tickets per day are being issued. Oh wow... that sucks Don't they know who we are?? We are top 500 fans!! SpideyFein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 2/11/2024 at 2:08 PM, nriccijr said: Oh wow... that sucks Don't they know who we are?? We are top 500 fans!! Let's drive up together and hold up a cardboard sign at the entrance that reads, Will Work for TMNT Sketches. SpideyFein and Miamiknight3434 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybuck43 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I can buy two tickets if someone wants my second. SpideyFein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggShen4thewin Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 (edited) The Granite State Comic Con would be a good alternative for anyone that doesn't make it to the mini con. In fact, they actually have more TMNT guests scheduled than the mini con. Just my two cents. Edited February 12 by EggShen4thewin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedBubba Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 So I actually got selected for tickets on Saturday. I entered the lottery a while back and now I won't be able to make the trip. This stinks. I just know Peter Laird is going to show up even though he's not officially announced. So there will be at least two more tickets going back into the pool for you guys that can still make it. SpideyFein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/12/2024 at 10:06 AM, EggShen4thewin said: The Granite State Comic Con would be a good alternative for anyone that doesn't make it to the mini con. In fact, they actually have more TMNT guests scheduled than the mini con. Just my two cents. Granite State has become my favorite show of the year. This will be my 3rd year going and while it's not technically a TMNT-con, it's definitely very TMNT-centric. It's terrific and I'd recommend any TMNT fan to go. The Portsmouth Mini Con seems like it's aiming to be a different kind of event. With limited tickets and a small venue, they are looking to be a bit different than a normal con. Even their website says it's a "limited intimate boutique celebrity event". I'm intrigued. BeardedBubba and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Farley's covers are so good! Matt Banning made a random appearance at NYCC and he was only a few tables away from Kevin Eastman. It was a good opportunity to get both of them. I believe this is Matt's first professional work in comics. SpideyFein, BeardedBubba, sorrenmj and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Stan Sakai held an ebay live event last night for Valentine's day. At some point in the stream, he showed off a personal sketchbook of his where he got some sketches in the 80's from some notable artists. Among them were some truly excellent examples of early TMNT, one by Peter Laird and one by Kevin Eastman. The inscription on Kevin's seems to indicate that it was from the first time he met Stan. Very cool! I took screen captures of the screen and figured I'd share. They're awesome! SpideyFein, spracknetch23, BeardedBubba and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardedBubba Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 2/15/2024 at 11:30 PM, Turtle said: Stan Sakai held an ebay live event last night for Valentine's day. At some point in the stream, he showed off a personal sketchbook of his where he got some sketches in the 80's from some notable artists. Among them were some truly excellent examples of early TMNT, one by Peter Laird and one by Kevin Eastman. The inscription on Kevin's seems to indicate that it was from the first time he met Stan. Very cool! I took screen captures of the screen and figured I'd share. They're awesome! Oh wow! Those are awesome! I'd actually like to get a print of Lairds. sorrenmj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpideyFein Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 2/15/2024 at 11:30 PM, Turtle said: Stan Sakai held an ebay live event last night for Valentine's day. At some point in the stream, he showed off a personal sketchbook of his where he got some sketches in the 80's from some notable artists. Among them were some truly excellent examples of early TMNT, one by Peter Laird and one by Kevin Eastman. The inscription on Kevin's seems to indicate that it was from the first time he met Stan. Very cool! I took screen captures of the screen and figured I'd share. They're awesome! I attended the online event too. I knew I saw you on there. It was a cool event for sure, and that was my first time on ebay live. I lost out on a cool statue. They offered some great stuff, and Stan was sketching away. I heard them talking about the old school sketches, but I didn’t see them post them. Great stuff. I would definitely log on if he does it again. Turtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 2/16/2024 at 9:40 PM, SpideyFein said: I attended the online event too. I knew I saw you on there. It was a cool event for sure, and that was my first time on ebay live. I lost out on a cool statue. They offered some great stuff, and Stan was sketching away. I heard them talking about the old school sketches, but I didn’t see them post them. Great stuff. I would definitely log on if he does it again. To be clear, he was just showing his sketchbook. He made it very clear that the sketches inside were not for sale. He also had a great Groo one by Sergio Aragones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpideyFein Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 2/17/2024 at 4:05 PM, Turtle said: To be clear, he was just showing his sketchbook. He made it very clear that the sketches inside were not for sale. He also had a great Groo one by Sergio Aragones. I know, I wish. I did hear him clarify that. He did say that he would possibly bring some old school stuff of his to an upcoming show though. I just can’t believe he’s coming to Granite in the Fall. I’m sure he’ll have some goodies there. I can’t wait to meet him. Turtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse-Lee Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Well, I'm definitely going to need these: https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/brendan-dunne/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-adidas-superstar-shelltoe Turtle and ADAMANTIUM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/17/2024 at 9:27 PM, Jesse-Lee said: Well, I'm definitely going to need these: https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/brendan-dunne/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-adidas-superstar-shelltoe Buy me a pair too. Thx. Jesse-Lee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 spracknetch23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNTDude Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I got tickets to Portsmouth Mini-Con, will there be any CGC witnesses there? Also, I've never done any CGC before, what's the process and prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/19/2024 at 7:30 PM, TMNTDude said: I got tickets to Portsmouth Mini-Con, will there be any CGC witnesses there? Also, I've never done any CGC before, what's the process and prices? There will undoubtedly be witnesses there. I'm sure a few will step forward. If we're about a month out from the show and you haven't found anyone to help, feel free to send me a PM and I'm sure I'll be able to find a way to help. Prices for the grading can be found on the website. It's roughly $41 per book + handling and shipping. Facilitator fees are on top of that. If you haven't already, you should sign up for a CGC account. When you're ready to get your book signed, find a witness/facilitator and have them watch your book getting signed. Once it's signed, they will take possession of the book as the chain of custody needs to remain unbroken in order to qualify for Signature Series. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Turtle Posted February 21 Popular Post Share Posted February 21 The items that take a long to to get/finish are always the most exciting to me. This is one of those. This is a print done in the late 80's by the Mirage Studios artists minus Eastman and Laird showing the turtles and many of the supporting cast at the time. I love the way the different styles come together in one piece. The print itself is quite limited. In fact, I believe there are 2 versions of it with this one being the more common of the two. Anyway, my goal was to get this one signed by all the contributing artists. I've been slowly adding to this for years and today I finally have it finished: Left to right, there's Steve Lavigne Dan Berger Ryan Brown A.C. Farley Eric Talbot Jim Lawson Michael Dooney spracknetch23, Parabellum, ADAMANTIUM and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 2/20/2024 at 7:33 PM, Turtle said: The items that take a long to to get/finish are always the most exciting to me. This is one of those. This is a print done in the late 80's by the Mirage Studios artists minus Eastman and Laird showing the turtles and many of the supporting cast at the time. I love the way the different styles come together in one piece. The print itself is quite limited. In fact, I believe there are 2 versions of it with this one being the more common of the two. Anyway, my goal was to get this one signed by all the contributing artists. I've been slowly adding to this for years and today I finally have it finished: Left to right, there's Steve Lavigne Dan Berger Ryan Brown A.C. Farley Eric Talbot Jim Lawson Michael Dooney wow! Devotion and conversation piece! I hope they had time to discuss! Priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMNTDude Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 2/19/2024 at 10:31 PM, Turtle said: There will undoubtedly be witnesses there. I'm sure a few will step forward. If we're about a month out from the show and you haven't found anyone to help, feel free to send me a PM and I'm sure I'll be able to find a way to help. Prices for the grading can be found on the website. It's roughly $41 per book + handling and shipping. Facilitator fees are on top of that. If you haven't already, you should sign up for a CGC account. When you're ready to get your book signed, find a witness/facilitator and have them watch your book getting signed. Once it's signed, they will take possession of the book as the chain of custody needs to remain unbroken in order to qualify for Signature Series. Thanks so much for the reply! Great advice! Where would be the best place to reach out to look for people who will be there to witness? BTW, congratulations on getting that art signed by everyone. It looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
