Created in the comic books by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) became a phenomenal successful in the 1980s, expanding into a multimedia franchise and gaining a legion of fans worldwide. Consisting of four young mutant turtles with humanoid traits, genetically altered by a viscous substance known as Mutagen or Ooze, the brothers in the group gained their father figure and Sensei in the form of an anthropomorphic rat named Splinter, who named them after Italian Renaissance artists. Their home and base of operations in New York is in the sewers, where they remain hidden during the day and go out on their missions at night. Their greatest archenemy is Shredder, the leader of the Foot Clan. Directed by Steve Barron, the 1990 independent film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presents the origin story of Splinter and the Turtles, their initial encounter with reporter April O'Neil and vigilante Casey Jones, and their first confrontation with the villain Shredder and his criminal ninja group, the Foot Clan. Leonardo, known as Leo to his brothers, is the leader of the genetically modified turtle group. Tactical, bold, and a dedicated student of his Sensei, Leonardo wears a blue mask and wields two long and sharp swords (fused katanas and ninja-tos). As the eldest of the four, he often carries the weight of responsibility for his brothers, which usually leads to conflict with Raphael. His name is inspired by the Italian polymath, painter, engineer, inventor, writer, anatomist, and sculptor Leonardo da Vinci. The figure is based on the 1990 film.
Exploring the Leonardo statue:
In the underground galleries, the heroic anthropomorphic mutant turtle, along with his brothers trained in the arts of ninjutsu since he was a hatchling, wearing a blue bandana and a pair of brown elbow and knee pads, tenses his muscles as he firmly holds his two katanas, the iconic weapons that are his signature in battle. With a canister at his feet containing the mutagenic agent called Ooze, a green viscous substance that alters the genetic structure of all organisms it contacts, responsible for the mutation that turned him and his brothers into what they are, he is ready to do whatever it takes to ensure that this substance does not fall into the wrong hands. Iron Studios presents the statue "Leonardo - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie - Art Scale 1/10", completing the group of Ninja Turtles, featuring the fearless and prominent field commander of the mutant protectors of New York.
Figure details:
A version inspired by the first TMNT live-action adaptation in the movies, the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 1990, the statue Leonardo - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie- Art Scale 1/10 measurements are 8.4 in (H) x 4.7 in (W) x 4.3 in (D) – 0.9 lbs, which ensures an impressive display of the figure in any environment.
Special features:
The statue Leonardo - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie- Art Scale 1/10 will be produced in limited edition. The diorama base presents rich details inspired by the original references.
Materials and finishing of the piece:
Just like all the other statues manufactured by Iron Studios, the statue Leonardo - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie- Art Scale 1/10 is made with high-quality materials such as Polystone, and may contain parts in resin, PVC, metal, and fabric. In the finishing, the hand-painted statue ensures a unique and exclusive artistic touch to satisfy any collector. Now available for Pre-order, also check out the statues of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello - TMNT Movie - Art Scale 1/10, completing the quartet, inspired by their first movie. Revealed for the first time at SDCC 2024, at the Iron Studios booth, and presented in detail on the Inside Iron Studios Day of August, stay tuned for more TMNT news and more soon, and check out other upcoming releases from Iron Studios on their social media and YouTube channel!
