ComicPimpVIP Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I am just starting to collect tmnt. Outside of the 1st print. Any issue between 1-10 and tutleminia What are some of the keys to go chace after? thanks for any advice blind adam out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I am just starting to collect tmnt. Outside of the 1st print. Any issue between 1-10 and tutleminia What are some of the keys to go chace after? thanks for any advice blind adam out Outside of the 1st printing of #1 (and skipping errors and counterfeits), this is what exists for Issues #1-10 from Mirage (+ Turtlemania). I'm not sure really how to classify what is "key"...the first 12 issues + the micro-series one-shots are pretty much keys in anyone's Mirage TMNT collection: TMNT #1 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th TPB, 6th HC, PBBZ, Video Game, 2009, FCBD TMNT #2 1st, 2nd 3rd TMNT #3 1st, 1st NYCC variant, 2nd TMNT #4 1st, 2nd TMNT #5-7 1st, 2nd TMNT #8-10 1st Turtlemania Regular, Silver (ltd. to 100), Gold (ltd. to 10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 And don't forget Gobbledygook #1 & 2 (50 copies each) - 1st ad on back cover. Other cool early stuff to collect (that I don't hear people talk about very often) would include: - the first CBG in which the Turtle ad appeared (anyone know what issue that was)? Actually any of the CBGs with early Turtles ads/illustrations are cool - Colt #2 1st printing (KZ Comics) - 3000 copies with a Laird TMNT pin-up inside - The Turtles Role playing game books - some have early Turtles stories in them - There are some early fanzine books by Eastman & Laird that are cool - The early iron ons, lead figures, and buttons advertised in the back of the books Just some ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 "- The early iron ons, lead figures, and buttons advertised in the back of the books" I have a bunch of these and love them all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy3PO Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I have a few fun things to add, mostly odds and ends, but some of my favorites: - The original TPBs that were printed in color (still my favorite way to read these issues) - The "karate" books that are mostly stupid, but still kinda fun - Anything Goes #5 (DAT COVER) - The Viking Heroes/Turtles TPB - Challenges mini TPB by Michael Dooney (simply amazing) Thinking about this stuff has brought back some good memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 "- The early iron ons, lead figures, and buttons advertised in the back of the books" I have a bunch of these and love them all!! The only thing I don't have a bunch of is the iron-ons. I only have one of them and they are nearly impossible to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spracknetch23 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I agree. The iron-ons have proven to be some of the most difficult to find items. I usually try to buy them when I have the opportunity since it's such a rare occasion. That being said I only have 5 after 20 years of collecting! However, I've seen every single one of them, besides Fugitoid, either for sale or in someone's collection. So they do exist. Here are my few: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comiconxion Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I believe that Kevin told me that they didn't produce many of the iron ons - I think he said that maybe 10 of each were produced (or maybe still exist). Yes, very rare. I agree. The iron-ons have proven to be some of the most difficult to find items. I usually try to buy them when I have the opportunity since it's such a rare occasion. That being said I only have 5 after 20 years of collecting! However, I've seen every single one of them, besides Fugitoid, either for sale or in someone's collection. So they do exist. Here are my few: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I agree. The iron-ons have proven to be some of the most difficult to find items. I usually try to buy them when I have the opportunity since it's such a rare occasion. That being said I only have 5 after 20 years of collecting! However, I've seen every single one of them, besides Fugitoid, either for sale or in someone's collection. So they do exist. Here are my few: Those are sweet! I've only personally seen two of them. One I bought (the middle one in your set), the other's price was WAY unreasonable (at the time). They are very cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I totally agree about the original graphic novels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woregul Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 In case anyone needs a 9.8 Michaelangelo (not mine) mikey one shot 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Sweet book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryAllen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I just noticed my old 9.6 #1 is being auctioned off on Pedigree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hey guys i have some graded ninja turtle comics if anyone is interested. im having a hard time uploading pictures so i made a youtube video instead. i also have turtlemania silver proof cover. please let me know if anyone is interested thanks Nice pickup for $100. Love the proof too. You said you had a gold Turtlemania. Could you share a pic or youtube of it? What # out of 10 is it? Whatever became of this "I have a Turtlemania Gold" guy? Anyone ever see this Gold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Nevah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hey guys i have some graded ninja turtle comics if anyone is interested. im having a hard time uploading pictures so i made a youtube video instead. i also have turtlemania silver proof cover. please let me know if anyone is interested thanks Nice pickup for $100. Love the proof too. You said you had a gold Turtlemania. Could you share a pic or youtube of it? What # out of 10 is it? Whatever became of this "I have a Turtlemania Gold" guy? Anyone ever see this Gold? He got caught in a lie, and left with his tail between his legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_TMNT Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 He got caught in a lie, and left with his tail between his legs. That's what I thought. Oh well. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Back to our regularly scheduled program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icculus308win Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Btw - Congrats to whoever did win my 9.6 signed n sketched blue label #1. They paid a lot less than I did for it way back when. Plus they got it for under the agreed trade value, upon using it towards my 9.8. I really hope it was a TMNT Boardie who won it and owns it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
