What happened on the Saturday TMNT & Chill livestream
The Saturday TMNT & Chill livestream shared a mix of practical collector updates and TMNT-specific collecting context—starting with shipping/logistics, moving into TMNT RPG re-release details, and then focusing heavily on duo shade comic production (including why some later reprints look different).
Mirage Box shipping update: international sorting and delivery reassurance
Early in the stream, the host addressed customer concerns about delivery timing.
Key points included:
- Mirage Box shipping progress and a shipping delay being worked through.
- International mail handling: the stream described international items being placed into their own pile and then sent once they reach a certain threshold.
- A clear reassurance that orders are intended to be delivered as soon as possible, and that the process was not meant to pressure the post office.
If you’re a collector waiting on comics, this segment is the most direct “what’s going on with my order” update from the show.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG re-release: core book, source books, and a color error special
After the shipping/logistics update, the stream shifted to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG re-release.
The host highlighted:
- Two new books framed as re-releases connected to the core RPG experience.
- A core rule book plus source books (the stream specifically referenced five source books).
- A color special described as an error edition, with original art included.
The stream also referenced new artwork/project recognition tied to the RPG materials (including mentions of Kevin Long art and Jim Lawson artwork, described in the context of the RPG display/set-up).
Whatnot/TMNT inventory guidance: auction tab vs buy it now, bundles, and chat offers
The livestream previewed how viewers can shop the available listings.
What the host described about shopping flow:
- TMNT-related items appear in the Whatnot auction tab.
- Other items are offered via “buy it now.”
- Viewers were encouraged to use offers/bundles discussed through chat.
The show also emphasized coordination and community buying behavior, including how collectors plan to request and run items during the stream.
Signed and hard-to-find TMNT variants mentioned during the stream
The stream included examples of higher-attention collector items and signed books.
One signed/variant example mentioned:
- Peter Laird signed Leonardo (referenced as a “signed Leonardo” item during the conversation).
Beyond that, the stream referenced that collectors were tracking signed/variant books and that inventory updates were coming, but it focused most strongly (and most specifically) on production history for duo shade rather than listing a complete catalog.
Duo shade TMNT comics explained: cross-hatching, chemical process, and why it matters
A major portion of the livestream was dedicated to explaining duo shade, described as the method behind the early Ninja Turtles cross-hatched shading look.
How duo shade creates the “cross-hatch” look
The speakers tied the look directly to production method rather than implying it was a drawn/sketched effect.
They described:
- The shading appearance comes from cross-hatching.
- Duo shade is presented as the method used for making the early issues’ backgrounds.
Why the materials are scarce
The stream also explained that duo shade relied on materials/chemicals that are no longer made.
The discussion included:
- A claim that the relevant chemical used in duo shade is not currently available.
- A collector-focused idea that remaining materials are limited because supply is gone.
- The stream further noted the suggestion that Mirage bought up remaining stock, making original duo shade-related materials harder to find.
- Mentions of duo shade cards (including a reference to Eric Talbott).
The practical collecting takeaway: the scarcity of original materials is presented as part of why duo shade TMNT comics carry extra collector interest.
Duo shade controversy: redone backgrounds in reprints (Kodiak context)
After explaining what duo shade is, the livestream addressed a point of controversy among TMNT purists: reprints that do not match original duo shade backgrounds.
The stream described an issue where:
- Peter redid many of the duo shade backgrounds using Photoshop.
- Viewers/collectors were able to see that the look changed compared to earlier originals.
A reprint context referenced during the stream:
- The “Kodiak” book was described as a reprint of number one, and the stream indicated it includes duo shade elements while still being visually different.
The livestream also mentioned that strong criticism was discussed online, including a TMNT Entity blog post referenced in the conversation.
Looking for more TMNT & Chill community updates and watching options
To join the collector conversation and stay updated, the stream pointed viewers toward community channels:
- lookingfortm.com and a Discord.
It also promoted watching across platforms, referencing Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Whatnot.
Ordering and preorder timing mentioned in the livestream
The stream included practical ordering guidance:
- Viewers were advised to place orders early.
- It was stated that ordering early helps avoid issues like delays and the book going out of print.
The stream also referenced preorder timing for an upcoming release:
- A book described as dropping early November with a pricing note and pre-ordering.
- Another preorder mention at late November, connected to palladianbooks.com.
Conclusion
Saturday TMNT & Chill covered far more than a typical comic shop update. The livestream combined a Mirage Box shipping update, an overview of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles RPG re-releases (including a color error special with original art), and a collector-focused deep dive into duo shade TMNT comics—including why the original production method is scarce and why some reprints sparked purist controversy due to redone duo shade backgrounds.
