Issue 2: Tailored For A Turtle

ISSUE 2: TAILORED FOR A TURTLE

I was a boy educated in the classy halls of public school. A land where kids thrived on pushing the limits of rules. Talking back, chewing gum, ignoring teachers - everyone had their methods. In high school it escalated. The guys clung to baggy pants and brands names in a struggle for attention. Stripping down and showing more skin was the female approach. You sadly were labeled for what you wore - thug, punk, skater, trashy, nerdy, etc.

Where did I fit into this? High school had me jumping around from trend to trend. Baggy denims and tees one year, followed by khakis and silk screen shirts (that I made in my graphic arts class) the next. There was clearly no order in those days. BUT, in the elementary school years, you could say I had a uniform of my own - TMNT-issued.

Prepare yourself. You're about to step into a fashion time warp. You will see colors and designs that have escaped your memory for the last couple decades. This is not for the faint. If you have any fashion-sense at all, it's not too late to turn back. Step into the fitting room for the ultimate, in-depth Ninja Turtles Wardrobe Guide!

Issue 1: The Origin Story

ISSUE 1: THE ORIGIN STORY

Since their inception, I've been a big fan of the Ninja Turtles. At five years old, I had the graphic novels and just a few toys. When I began spouting out the names of the Turtles, my Mom had no idea what the heck I was talking about. However, she was very impressed that her little boy knew the names of all these renaissance artists. So my Mom (and Dad) watched a few episodes, taking in what was soon to be the TMNT phenomenon. I doubt they knew what they were getting into...