Cowabunga! Japanese toy company Good Smile Company's best-selling "Nendoroid" (ねんどろいど) toy series will release Nendoroid figures of the four main Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters from the classic series. Following Leonardo and Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are scheduled to be released in August 2023!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can be said to be a shared memory for many born in the 60s and 70s. The comic series began in the US in 1984, but the most memorable version for most is likely the animated series launched in 1987. In Taiwan, CTV introduced it in 1990, allowing many Taiwanese children to experience the charm of these four turtles. It also made everyone particularly familiar with Renaissance artists during history classes.
▼The 1987 version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series theme song:
The designs of the four Ninja Turtles in this Nendoroid release are based on their original 1987 appearance. While the aesthetic leans towards a cuter style, it is undoubtedly the most nostalgic version. The four Ninja Turtles are fundamentally similar in appearance, primarily differentiated by their headband colors, the English letters on their belts, and the types of weapons they wield.
Michelangelo, among the four Ninja Turtles, is arguably the most optimistic and cheerful. Represented by the color orange, he seems to have a playful personality and can be a bit lackadaisical during training. Sometimes he makes mistakes that lead to mishaps during missions. He especially loves pizza and is often scolded by his master for his lack of focus and for letting his physique go. Nevertheless, as a skilled nunchaku user, he still has some tricks up his sleeve.
This Nendoroid Michelangelo also comes with three interchangeable face plates. His iconic weapon, two nunchaku, are included and can be held one in each hand or equipped on his back. Additionally, there are two slices of his favorite pizza accessory, which, when combined with the pizza slices from the other three figures, form a complete pizza.
Nendoroid Michelangelo
Reference Price: 6,500 JPY (tax included)
Scheduled Release Date: August 2023
Size: Approximately 100mm in height
via： GOOD SMILE COMPANY