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TMNT Property Sold

What a year for comic books! It seems like the big thing this year is either lawsuits, or buyouts!

It appears that the TMNT property has been sold to Nickelodeon for a price of $60 million.

I say congrats to creators Eastman and to Laird. The TMNT are a modern day success story for comic book creators. It wasn’t like those tragic cases we have heard about. You know, the stories where an iconic character is made and the creators die all but penniless.

I’m sure the TMNT creators who owned the rights made a good fortune along the way. And good for them. But I think this was a case of their getting older and want to move on with their lives. Better to sell the property and get a big payday. As well as know the characters won’t fade away because a new company owns them.

I actually thought I’d go for more the $60 million the property, considering how iconic the characters are.

I think also the adult attitude Turtles, like they originally were in the comics are all but gone. But that’s okay because those comics still exist. And I’ve been over them and not followed the characters in years.

As for action figures I suggest getting the NECA TMNT characters on eBay. Those are probably the best turtles you will ever buy. Check out this video.

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