TMNT & Chill is a collector-friendly live stream that mixes TMNT comics, action figures, and community shopping perks. In this Saturday episode, the hosts start off under the weather, then quickly shift into the topics TMNT collectors care about most: graded slabs, hard-to-find print variants and errors, auction-style pre-bids, and a few figure highlights.
Below is a faithful recap of the stream’s main collector discussions—what they showed, why certain books are trending, and what’s coming next for viewers.
Saturday show timing update (hosts “under the weather”)
The episode opens with a real-time status update. The hosts say they’re sick and dealing with sniffles and coughing, and they expect the broadcast may be shorter than usual (they mention possibly just an hour or two). They also mention managing symptoms with non-drowsy Robitussin and plan to open and check chats as they go.
TMNT comics talk: director’s cut references, slabbed first prints, and error “grails”
Once the stream gets into collecting, the conversation centers on TMNT comic variations and why collectors chase specific condition and print details.
The hosts reference a “director’s cut” version and discuss it in relation to the original story treatment it was based on. They then move into graded comics slabs and first-print collecting.
A key theme is error collecting—collectors specifically seek unusual mistakes, misprints, and weird variations. The hosts call out “error grails” as a major chase category. One example they discuss is a New York Comic Con #3 variant with different blue tones, described as a difficult-to-find “error grail for turtles.”
They also emphasize how certain TMNT books—especially early first prints—can rise in value over time. The stream includes congratulations to a viewer for finding an item they were looking for, while the hosts continue highlighting how grading and print identification factor into the collecting value.
Jetpack Comics and collecting logistics: signing impact, grading outcomes, and Discord promos
Midway through the show, the stream shifts into more practical collector logistics and sourcing.
The hosts discuss why third prints—especially unsigned copies—are getting harder to find. They connect the scarcity trend to recent signing activity, explaining that once more items become signed, some print types that were previously easier to locate become more constrained.
They also mention Jetpack Comics and bring up Jetpack-related content that includes an essay inside the front/back covers, along with creator connections discussed during the stream.
The hosts talk about shop logistics too: handling travel fatigue and reduced sleep, and running through grading results (including a 9.8 example mentioned during the comics discussion). They also encourage viewers to join the lookingforTMNT.com Discord for giveaways and special promotions related to future buying windows.
Auction-style pre-bids and Mirage-related items (including Portsmouth Mini Con blanks)
The episode continues with the hosts running items and pre-bids from an inventory rack. They explicitly mention having “pre-bids” to run through.
Mirage-related collecting shows up again, including Mirage cover-count style talk and a Mirage 2012 annual being referenced.
A notable display in the stream includes Portsmouth Mini Con exclusive blank covers. The hosts show blank cover items tied to Color Classics #1 and a 2012 annual. They also reference another blank cover possibility: a Batman TMNT Adventures blank.
In addition to individual items and blanks, the hosts tease an upcoming slab sale approach with access restrictions. They propose a future slab sale for Gold-rank members and say slabs could be offered at half off—framed as something where Gold rank (or above) would be the only group able to see the show.
Collectors’ demand and relisting notes (April/Casey as sub-covers)
Later in the stream, collectors discuss specific TMNT demand patterns and how sub-covers can reveal what issues people are chasing.
A viewer notes that using April and Casey as sub-covers for issue #3 helps identify which specific issues collectors want. The hosts share speculation about inventory moving out of storage and getting freed up so readers can revisit them.
The stream also mentions relisting items later that afternoon and includes brief greetings to other collectors by character name.
Turtle Tuesdays / action figures: show structure, auction categories, and pricing flexibility
As the stream progresses, the hosts shift into the show’s broader system and how they organize categories for collecting.
They talk about keeping the operation running continuously and mention staffing ideas (including a tongue-in-cheek approach to staffing). They also discuss tracking auction inventory toward a goal of 1,000 turtle items.
The stream lays out a recurring schedule format:
- Mondays focus on comics.
- Tuesdays focus on action figures (Turtle Tuesdays energy).
- Saturdays mix comics and action figures.
The hosts explain how auctions are run and what categories they cover, including figures and other TMNT-related categories such as Mirage metal blocks and Last Ronin items.
They also mention flexibility on pricing during the process and talk through a few featured pieces. One highlighted figure is the Green Ranger Shredder figure. They also mention a unique comic connected to a TMNT #1 reprint using original negatives and discuss a specific graded example (they mention a 9.8 and discuss how grade affects pricing constraints).
The hosts ultimately end earlier than expected due to feeling unwell and plan to return the following Monday.
Raffle comics and Last Ronin figure reviews (Playmates and NECA)
The stream also checks raffle comic items and reviews action figure conditions.
The hosts examine a TMNT Raphael raffle item’s condition and discuss details like seals and Velcro and a pricing adjustment discussed as roughly $15 off. They tell the winner when shipping will happen (shipping on Monday are mentioned) and welcome them to a rewards club with coupons for future shows.
On action figures, the episode emphasizes Last Ronin figures from both Playmates and NECA. The hosts specifically call out a black-and-white Last Ronin figure and then show the color Last Ronin figure, praising the quality.
They also mention other retail/line exclusives in passing (Barnes & Noble and Previews pop figures are referenced). The stream includes a quick note about a signed/sketched Ben Bishop variant.
LookingforTMNT.com Discord community and giveaway plans
A major recurring callout across the episode is the lookingforTMNT.com community. The hosts encourage viewers to join the Discord for off-show connection, collecting updates, special sales, and giveaways.
They reference a giveaway bot being part of the Discord workflow, and they note they plan to set up the next giveaway after the show. They also mention that the Discord supports the community beyond the live stream.
Wrap-up: next schedule (Monday comics, Tuesday action figures, plus TMNT gaming)
The episode concludes with the next planned programming.
They confirm:
- Monday: the regular comics-focused TMNT night.
- Tuesday: action figures (Turtle Tuesdays).
- Upcoming mixed shows similar to Saturday’s format.
For gaming, the hosts mention planning to play TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge on Monday if a guest (JT) can make it, with possible rotation to Splinter’s Fate next. They also mention Monday starting at 4:30 Eastern, and they confirm this week’s game rotation (Shredder’s Revenge this week, Splinter’s Fate next).
Conclusion
This Saturday TMNT & Chill recap highlights what the hosts and viewers focused on most: error “grails” and hard-to-spot TMNT print variants (including blue-tone differences on NYCC #3), the role of grading and first prints in value, Mirage-related blank cover inventory, auction pre-bids, and Last Ronin figure highlights from both Playmates and NECA. The stream also ties it all together with the lookingforTMNT.com Discord—where giveaways and special sales help keep collecting active between shows.
