Next Big Project

[Josh120]

I haven't been to Eurobricks in a very long time, but I've recently gotten back into LEGO so I'm back on the internet scene as well.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were my first "phase" as a little kid, and I think they're still cool, from equal parts legitimate reasons and nostalgia. When Mega Bloks released some sets under a TMNT license, it was the first time I so much as considered a Mega Bloks set, but I still didn't bite. However, I admittedly did admire the mini-figures. I finally was able to affordably buy them, inspiring this project that kicks off a fresh start after an approximately 1 year dark ages.

I'm hard at work and it will be a while, but in the meantime here's a charming teaser image.

I hope you all can forgive me; I am no longer pure, I am tainted. I'm using mega bloks parts, even if they are just mini-figs. But I'm also having a lot of fun :-)

[Kikuichimonji]

Man, I already know I'm gonna love this. I loved the cartoon, and TNMT IV is my favorite multiplayer game ever. Looking forward to see more!

[xwingyoda]

I haven't been to Eurobricks in a very long time, but I've recently gotten back into LEGO so I'm back on the internet scene as well.

Welcome back Josh ;-)

I hope you all can forgive me; I am no longer pure, I am tainted. I'm using mega bloks parts, even if they are just mini-figs.

Hum, I think we can forgive you :-D As long as you don't use MB parts in there :-P

This looks like a cool project, and I want to see the rest !!

But I'm also having a lot of fun :-)

In the end, isn't that the MOST important aspect of a hobby ;-)

Build On !!

*yoda*

[Josh120]

Glad to see there's some interest. The ONLY Mega Bloks parts I'm using are the figures themselves and some weapons, though I'm replacing Leo's thick and fruity katanas with LEGO katana ninja swords. The MB weapons are actually very nice, especially mikes nunchuckas, which are actually joined by a chain (!) For Foot ninja, I'm using lego bodies with a MB ninja head. The heads dont come off as so noticably different or mis-matched with the Lego, as theyre made of this soft plastic material that seems like the kind of thing Lego would do these days. I actually like it a lot, as it allows the ends of the tied bandanas to bend.

I made a LOT of progress on this in my first day, something of a rarity (lol). I came up with a REALLY COOL way to do round sewer tunnels, and for all of the sewer walls I'm using dark orange/burnt orange (whatever you call it...UCS Yoda Orange). It's making for a look that feels right out of the cartoon. (I took a bunch of screencaps of early episodes). Any turtle fan here is going to be highly amused ;-)

As for street level, a pizzeria is a no-brainer. If the project is substantially delayed, though, it'll be because I decided to do the Channel 6 News building X-D

Man, I already know I'm gonna love this. I loved the cartoon, and TNMT IV is my favorite multiplayer game ever. Looking forward to see more!

I'm PRAYING that Turtles in Time makes it onto Wii's virtual console with online multiplayer added.