Ninja Turtles Co-Creator Selling Off Studio Stuff
Here's a dream come true for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans. Co-creator Kevin Eastman is selling off the contents of his entire Los Angeles studio — from the empty Red Bulls to original TMNT art — on eBay.The Turtles have a connection to the city, since Eastman's partner in the shelled heroes was Peter Laird, a North Adams native still living in Western Mass.
Laird and Eastman hatched the turtles comic book in 1983 in Dover, N.H., and self-published a year later. Their former offices and studio space, designed by Eastman, is actually for rent in Northampton if you need space.
While Laird, who also owned the Swift River Inn in Cummington for a short time, stayed here, Eastman headed west and sold his interest in the Turtles.
Among the detritus and treasures in Eastman's studio are "TONS of random Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goodies," elements from some of his other projects, including "Heavy Metal," anime cells, DVDs, comics, a television, Playmate photos, etc.
Eastman is donating some of the proceeds to the nonprofit Hero Initiative, which helps comic book creators.
Bidding ends around midnight on Jan 4, our time. Bidding is up to $7,777.77 (that's odd), but remember you're responsible for packing and shipping.
Editor's note: We've updated the information on when and where the Turtles were created after being corrected by Peter Laird. Thanks, Mr. Laird.
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