Rare Junk: Promotional Cereal Box

Rare Junk is dedicated to those unintentional, yet completely outlandish discoveries - ultra-rare TMNT items that you’ve never seen listed on eBay or at your local toy show. No action figures, only bizarre merchandise that decades ago found its way into existence.

Breakfast was beautiful. The late 80s birthed one of the greatest gifts to mankind. Better than the internet and more exciting than your smart phone, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cereal was breakfast bliss. You've likely admired this iconic box before... with its exquisite cartoon artwork, mouth-watering photography featuring the marshmallow-topped cereal & games covering every inch of the packaging. Kids loved it and nostalgic adults still do. It's a happy memory for most and now a prized possession in any fan's collection. But there's something about this particular box I have that makes it a true rarity...

Cowabunga Cuisine (Case of the Killer Pizzas)

CASE OF THE KILLER PIZZAS

Back in the whirlwind of the holidays, my girlfriend, Jess, and I retreated to the Poconos to hang with fellow TMNT fan and friend, Kristy (who runs VoiceChasers.com). With her family in tow, we had an awesome, entertaining weekend filled with Turtle Powered fun.

Like any prolonged get together with friends, hunger struck. Ordinary people would simply cook up a meal or order takeout. But as a couple of die-hard Turtle fans, our culinary experience needed to be mutated to the next level.

Totally Tubular Treasures: 3D Mug

TOTALLY TUBULAR TREASURES: 3D MUG

When the Turtles returned to television, I wrote a wish list. A grand lineup covering all my dreams and desires that I hoped Nickelodeon would achieve with the new series.

One of my requests was the creation of a legitimate coffee mug. No paper or plastic, something fun and brimming with Turtle Power. I wanted the real deal. A mug for us old school TMNT fans who have mutated into coffee-guzzling adults.

Issue 42: Eat Up, Dude (Part 5)

ISSUE 42: EAT UP, DUDE (PART 5)

Hungry? Craving cowabunga cuisine? Forget a case of the killer pizzas, you've got the mutant munchies.

The pinnacle of The Sewer Den collection is my stash of TMNT-inspired foods. The silliness of these snacks are divine (and delicious!) My eyes feast on the array of colors and wacky design that each package presents. I've already sunk my teeth into this subject 4 times without feeling full.

Eat Up, Dude: Part 1

Eat Up, Dude: Part 2

Eat Up, Dude: Part 3

Eat Up, Dude: Part 4

I love it and am ravenous for more. What started as a single-serving, has now evolved into a five course meal. The Sewer Den presents Eat Up, Dude: Part 5. Chow down, dudes.

*Packages have been flattened to display more detail.

Issue 36: Eat Up, Dude (Part 4)

ISSUE 36: EAT UP, DUDE (PART 4)

A sequel rarely captures the magic of their predecessor. Everything is an overdose of the original. A bigger budget doesn't aways guarantee a better product. Sadly, the TMNT films fell into this predicament, but fortunately, The Sewer Den does not. It's no secret (of the ooze) that I love TMNT food-related merchandise. Lord of the Rings it is not, but I've written 3 issues covering the topic.

Eat Up, Dude: Part 1
Eat Up, Dude: Part 2
Eat Up, Dude: Part 3

Have I exhausted my collection of this stuff? Will the world go hungry without another TMNT food-related issue?

Fear not, your bellies will be fine. The Sewer Den's collection of silly snacks and food-related items continues. Put a napkin on your lap and dig into another sequel - Eat Up, Dude: Part 4 (Bigger, Badder, and Uncut!)

Issue 26: Eat Up, Dude (Part 3)

ISSUE 26: EAT UP, DUDE (PART 3)

If your tummy is rumbling for some Ninja Turtles snacking, The Sewer Den has got you covered once again. Eat Up, Dude - Part 1 whet your appetite and Eat Up, Dude - Part 2 delivered a sensational second dish. Still got room in your food basket? Well, sink your teeth into another helping and get your Ninja Turtles grub on.

Issue 14 - Eat Up, Dude (Part 2)

ISSUE 14: EAT UP, DUDE (PART 2)

Summer. It's an unstoppable force. Upon arrival, it dives straight into your soul and there is no escape. You can only kick back and have fun. And that's what has happened to me...summer. Packed to the brim with majestic memories and plenty of relaxation, it has been a great one. My only regret, The Sewer Den. Progress has slowed and writings of my collection have come to a halt. My apologies to The Sewer Den. But have no fear! Summer will soon come to a close.

Issue 11: Eat Up, Dude. (Part 1)

ISSUE 11: EAT UP, DUDE (PART 1)

Popeye has his spinach. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have their pizza. At the height of their popularity, it was hard to separate the two. Every brand of frozen pizza seemed to have some sort of promotion involving the green machines.

Although the Turtles managed to monopolize the pizza industry, that didn't stop them from smacking their faces on other food-related merchandise. Frozen treats, sugary snacks, dinnerware - there were no limits. A few of these gems remain in The Sewer Den. So let's set the table for some Turtle fun.

Issue 9: Old School

ISSUE 9: OLD SCHOOL

The first day of school. As a kid, you either loved it or hated it. For a few years in the early 90s, I found myself in the legion of kids that loved it. What could possibly make a child enjoy school?! Such madness! How could such a thing happen?

Two words - school supplies.