Super7 plans to go as all-in as possible with the TMNT variants. We saw Sewer Samurai Leo... so I'm gonna make up some variants of other characters kinda in the same spirit of the vintage line.
Bad Biker Bebop:
While Bebop already has a bit of a Punk flair. This one would be a tribute/Parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator... but using garish toy-like colors. My preferred combination would be the T3 Elton John Glasses, a Tech Noir Terminator jacket and shirt with the phrase Adios Turtles on the back blue Bebop pants and black shoes adding the T2 Grenade bandolier and a grenade launcher...
add a second bebop head with a graying mohawk and beard fit for a curtain guy.
One Man Army Rocksteady:
If Bebop is a nod to Terminator, this Rocksteady is a nod to John Matrix, Rambo, and James Braddock soldier types.
Think of a shirtless Rocksteady with an unhelmeted head. Second head comes with a Foot Clan Bandana. Beltfed machine gun, removable yellow vest similar to that of John Matrix, a sword sized Rambo knife (secret nod to Crocodile Dundee) and a Missing in action Flamethrower. Instead of his forest camo pattern on his pants use Tiger striped camo pattern. Maybe add a piece of burlap to give him a First Blood inspired poncho.
Like Bebop keeping the "rebel" theme, I tried to keep the "Military worshipping" theme on Rocksteady.
Swamp Stalker Leatherhead:
This would require a new head without the hat and a shirtless torso. He would be painted as if he was caked in mud.
Giving him a Bow and Arrow, a torch, a knife worthy of Crocodile Dundee and other silent weapons for him to stalk his enemies from the swamp.
It makes sense, for a humanoid gator hunter to make a Predator reference.
Shinobi Shredder:
This would be a more "stereotypical Ninja" version of Shredder. The "base build" would be Slice and Dice Shredder. His accessories would be: removable scarf. alternate head without the Shredder helmet, but with a mask matching the scarf. Alternate Oroku Saki head. Interchangeable shoulder armor (attaches at bicep) the options would be the S&D shredder blades and traditional Shredder blades.
The weapons would be from the Slice and dice figure, in addition to a pair of hands sporting claws (think SFII Matador ninja)
As with the others, this one is keeping it close to the character...
Man of Mystery: Arnold B. Jones:
Basically, Casey Jones in a Tuxedo with "Bond styled" Casey Weapons. Alternate heads: one unmasked and one masked head with the American flag painted on it as in the Image TMNT #6 cover. This one still keeps the "action movie theme" that has permeated the past few samples... also, he would look nice next to a Ravishing Reporter (*nod nod wink wink*)
My original idea was a McClane inspired Casey, but that would be Barefoot unmasked Casey. This is the equivalent of Space Cadet Raph. As in the variant doesn't make sense woth the character.
Tough as nails April:
I originally wanted to have a nod to Ripley for April, because Ripley is badass. Problem is that her normal Jumpsuit blocked me for the non-underwear look for April. Then I was thinking of a Kill-Bill inspired April, but 2009 already did that... so, while looking at Mirage April, something went ding in my head...
How about T2 Sarah Connor as an inspiration.
Tank top, baggy pants, her hair tied to a ponytail... but changing her outfit scared me... then
I searched the internet for boilersuit tied at waist... it led me to this
So, we tie the top of April's jumpsuit with the unrolled sleeves at the waist. That leaves her chest area that needs to be covered by a tanktop. Probably an Orange or Purple tanktop (as a reference to April Toy variants.) She'd have 3 heads:
Ponytailed, ponytailed with Aviator sunglasses, 80s perm (nods to 3 looks of Sarah Connor.) Give her a bandolier, some firearms and a katana (the last one is a nod to Beatrix Kiddo and the 2009 version voiced by Buffy)
I kinda wanted to make a Foot Soldier endoskeleton, but that would've been too on the nose Terminator reference.
The next set of variants is inspired on the stealth aspect from ninja:
Infiltrator Bebop:
This is a nod to Stealth Game operatives such as Sam Fisher and Solid Snake. Picture Bebop with a navy blue mohawk, Night vision goggles, camo face paint with a skintight "sneaking suit"
The colors would be in tones of dark navy blues, purples and greys. Black should be reserved for accent pieces.
Here I am reversing the character trait. Rocksteady is the Army nut, but Bebop is the one with the military look.
Break-in Rocksteady:
He's dressed as a cat burglar. His accessories should be Cat Burglar themed. His colors should be blacks and greys. His second head should be one without the cat burglar balaclava on his face. The first head would be having a balaclava covering the entire thing... (not going to question the logic)
With Bebop being "the thug" but is wearing Rocksteady inspired clothing, I thought the reverse should be a thing.
Kagemusha Shredder:
You've seen Leo the Sewer Samurai? Now imagine Shredder in a 15th century samurai styled version of his armor. While the Spikes shouldn't be as flashy (as seen in Shogun Shredder) the rest of the armor should look borderline ceremonial. The Helmet should look super detailed and the mask should have the same level of detail as samurai masks. The armor should have color, since it's Samurai armor, but most of it should be muted and dark for the sake of the "stealth theme".
Night Strike Casey:
If you're thinking taking elements from 2012 Casey, then we're on the same wavelength. I like the hoodie and dark colors. Not the skates or the skull mask. The idea is to have a slightly different take on Casey with nods to other Caseys. The biggest differences would be his sporting goods weaponry.
Investigative Reporter April:
While Banana suit April often got the scoop while wearing a bright yellow boilersuit, the idea for this is for a "vintage inspired" version of Red Sky Toon April as a toy. Because the clothes used on the Red Sky seasons looked more like what a reporter would wear while snooping around than the Banana Jumpsuit.
I have a couple of ideas that won't make the cut because they're mostly jokes, or a bit too on the nose references... like a Completely black Shredder with red spikes and a red laser sword... a Krang in his Android body Bison homage, a Baywatch themed April, an Evil Dead/Splatterhouse Casey... a Splinter in traditional ninja gear and outfit with the accessories being based on Sho Kosugi's ninja movies. A Vigilante outfit for Ace Duck (obvious homage to Darkwing Duck with some Gizmo Duck elements in combination to his existing looks like Donald dressed as Launchpad design.)
The already mentioned Foot Soldier endoskeleton,
Martial arts Bebop and Rocksteady, which would've been Karate Kid references. A Mr. B...Bop figure. I pity the fool who doesn't get the reference. (Yes, it's a normal Bebop repainted in Mr.T colors and with tons of additional yellow chains.) Stuntrhino Rocksteady, a parody of a famous daredevil whose evil kname can't be mentioned, because his estate will sue... I had a Hazmat suit Shredder as a reference to the old toon as well.
I had one for Slash, but he's technically a turtle, so he was left out.
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