TMNT Out of the Shadows Week: Bebop and Rocksteady

A wise man once said, "If you don't have an appreciation for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, something is inherently wrong with you...".

Ok, so we made that up. But we have a definite appreciation for all things TMNT, and as we marvel at the growing legacy that began on a small printing press in 1984, we also marvel at the growing line of collectibles thanks to the heroes in a half-shell.

With TMNT Out of the Shadows dropping in theaters this Friday, we figured we'd devote this week to the boys in green and some of the characters from their world. Raphael was spotlighted on this blog a while back (you can read that post here).
Today, let's focus on two of the characters we'll see in the new film, the fan favorite villains of Bebop and Rocksteady. Here are a few cool collectibles for the Boar and Rhino punk hybrids...

Bebop and Rocksteady First Comic Appearance
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1 (1988)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #1

Bebop and Rocksteady first appeared in the 1987 TMNT cartoon, but eventually they made their way into comics ala Harley Quinn. This issue is key for TMNT fans as it is also the first comic appearance of Krang. Goes for about $25 right now on eBay. We expect the price of this book to go up over the years, so grab one while you can.

Bebop and Rocksteady figures by Playmates (1988)

Bebop figure by Playmates

Rocksteady figure by Playmates

The Playmates TMNT figure line was a huge hit for fans and collectors alike, and carded figures can still be found at a fairly decent price. These boys however will set you back a good $150 each for the first wave versions if you can find them on eBay or at a toy show.

Turtle Power Print by Gabz/Kx2/Bottleneck Gallery (2014)

Although this limited print created by the ultra talented Domaradzki brothers is no longer available on the Bottleneck Gallery website, you may be able to track one down on eBay (if you're patient enough).

More TMNT all week long!