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Happy Valentine's Day! Cupid has come to The Sewer Den. I love showcasing my collection of TMNT Valentines. The latest batch I've obtained will make your heart swoon with Turtle Power.
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Here they are! Our valiant heroes, wooing you with a warped pizza in the shape of a heart. Printed in 1994.
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The artwork showcases the Turtles from the original movies, but in an illustrated form. I guess guys in rubber suits aren't very romantic.
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I want Raphael to define "Special Friend."
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When I popped the package open, I was surprised to see that the Valentines featured art from the cartoon TV series (since the box displayed movie-themed mutants). The cards also indicated 2 different years of print. Some are copyrighted in 1991, while others read 1992. Instead of creating a new product, the makers lumped an old assortment of Valentines together with a new box. People were lazy 1994.
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The artwork, as per usual, is painfully funny. Look at this one. I'm glad we can't hear the song Mikey is singing. That face is too weird. Is he hocking a loogie or in love?
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Here's a card that's simple and to the point. No wonder Donatello is the brainy one.
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This one is my favorite in the bunch. Nothing says romance like a trench coat and a Casablanca quote.
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The art of love meets the martial arts. Romance can be dangerous, but so can a mutant teenager.
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Heroes in a Halfshell - the whole gang is here! This card is for the special someone who just isn't that special. A not so subtle way to push that person into the "friend zone."
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Another card that lacks passion. Com'on boys, keep it flirty from the sewers!
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Surprise! Did you know villains celebrate Valentine's Day too? Apparently they refer to their lover as a "Valentine Pal." Bad guys might be fearless, but it seems like they're afraid of commitment.
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Our clumsy, evil-doing duo cruise in for an appearance - Rocksteady & Bebop! I'm falling in love with that glorious ponytail blowing in the wind...
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Another mutant in the mix! Are Mondo Gecko & Michelangelo in love? Looks like their pulling at your heartstrings, reenacting the pivotal scene of Titanic. "I'll never let go, Mondo. I'll never let go..."
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If you're super cool and have a swarm of buddies, the box offers 4 addition cards on the back. Snip them off with a pair of scissors and hand them out to your subpar friends.
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Hope your 14th is filled with roses, kisses, and cowabunga. Happy Valentine's Day from The Sewer Den! Hugs, hearts, and high-threes!
Those are hilarious, all the more so with your commentary!
ReplyDeleteI bought the current TMNT valentines from the dollar store.