Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (stylized as ''LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'') is a discontinued Lego theme based on the

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entertainment franchise first created by

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and

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. The theme was first introduced in 2012 and was discontinued by the end of 2014. Also included sets based on both the 2012 animated series from

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and the 2014 film produced by

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Overview

The product line focuses on the turtles emerging from their sewer home for the first time. They use their ninjutsu training to fight enemies in present-day

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. In addition, a life-sized Lego model of Shredder displayed at

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, along with Lego sets based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series and feature film. Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles aimed to recreate the main characters in Lego form, including Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello.

Development

''Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' was inspired by 2012 TV series ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. The Lego construction toy range was based on the TV series and developed in collaboration with The Lego Group and Nickelodeon. The construction sets were designed to recreate the story and characters of the TV series in Lego form.

Launch

''Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' was launched at

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in 2012. As part of the marketing campaign, The Lego Group released the first wave sets based on the 2012 animated series from Nickelodeon. Each set featured different vehicles, lair and combat robot. Minifigures were also released, including Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Donatello.

Characters

* Hamato Leonardo: Leonardo, called "Leo" for short, is an enthusiastic

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student, who wears a blue mask, and fights with two swords called Niten Ryu. He leads the various missions of the Turtles. * Hamato Donatello: Donatello, called "Donnie" for short, is in charge of the design and manufacture of all of the tools and weapons in the Turtles' arsenal. He is also a gifted hacker. He wears a purple mask and fights with a

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which also can be converted to a

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via a blade inside one end of the staff. * Hamato Raphael: Raphael, also called "Raph", wears a red mask and fights with two sai. Known for his rage, he commonly takes it out on Mikey, and on occasions Leo, due to their feud. He acts as the muscles of the Turtles' attacks. * Hamato Michelangelo: Michelangelo, known as "Mikey", is the least mature of the turtles and is a lover of video games, skateboarding, pranks and pizza. He wears an orange mask and fights with two

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which also can be converted into

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via a blade inside of one of the sticks of each nunchaku and extra lengths of chain stored in the other. He brings a brighter mood than his brother towards the team.

Construction sets

According to

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, The Lego Group released a total of 23 Lego sets and promotional polybags as part of ''Lego Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' theme. The product line was eventually discontinued by the end of 2014. In 2012,

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had a partnership with

. The Lego Group had announced that the first wave sets based on the 2012 animated series from

was released on 20 December 2012. The 6 sets being released were Kraang Lab Escape (set number: 79100), Shredder's Dragon Bike (set number: 79101), Stealth Shell in Pursuit (set number: 79102), Turtle Lair Attack (set number: 79103), The Shellraiser Street Chase (set number: 79104) and Baxter Robot Rampage (set number: 79105). In addition, 2 polybag sets released as promotions are Kraang's Turtle Target Practice (set number: 30270) and Mikey's Mini-Shellraiser (set number: 30271). The two exclusive minifigures are Shadow Leonardo and Kraang were given away at New York Comic Con and the Rockefeller Lego store, respectively, to promote the theme. In 2014, the second wave sets was released on 2 April 2014. The 8 sets being released were Karai Bike Escape (set number: 79118), Mutation Chamber Unleashed (set number: 79119), T-Rawket Sky Strike (set number: 79120), Turtle Sub Undersea Chase (set number: 79121) and Shredder's Lair Rescue (set number: 79122). Also included Turtle Lair (set number: 10669) released as a sub-brand of the '' Lego Juniors'' theme. In addition, Flashback Shredder (set number: 5002127) polybag set have been released as promotion. These included a 5 key chains with a key chain attached to the minifigures of the Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Splinter. Later, the sets based on the 2014 film by

was released on 8 July 2014. The 3 sets being released were Turtle Van Takedown (set number: 79115), Big Rig Snow Getaway (set number: 79116) and Turtle Lair Invasion (set number: 79117). The theme was designed primarily for children aged 5 to 14. Later, it was announced that the theme was discontinued and no longer available at the LEGO Store or online shop. However, the theme was eventually cancelled, with Mega Bloks receiving Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles license for brick-based construction sets.

Web shorts

The 8 web shorts have been released on

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inspired by both the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 TV series) as well as the Lego toyline.

Notes

References

External links

* {{Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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