Thursday, October 02, 2014

Toys"R"Us Becomes The Training Zone For "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Excitement In Anticipation For Season Three

Toys"R"Us has announced the Booyakasha TMNT news in the following press release, from PRNewswire, that the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer will offer a wide range of toys and accessories, including exclusive action figures and playsets, vehicles, role play items and more, based on the highly anticipated third season of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated television series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"!

Starring everyone's favorite heroes in a half shell, the new assortment from Playmates Toys is spinning into Toys"R"Us stores across the USA this month (October 2014), as well as online at Toysrus.com. Fans of the show will also have the opportunity to participate in the company's "Turtles in Training" Sweepstakes, through which a grand prize winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles, CA, to record their voice for an upcoming episode of the hit CG-animated series. Additionally, Toys"R"Us will host a special event on Thursday 9th October 2014 at Toys"R"Us Times Square in New York City, where Daytime Emmy Award winner Rob Paulsen (voice of Donatello) and Greg Cipes (voice of Michelangelo), as well as executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman will meet and greet with fans and sign autographs!

While viewers gear up for the season three premiere of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" on Friday 3rd October 2014 at 8pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA, fans of the reptile brothers will find a full aisle packed with product dedicated to Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo at their local Toys"R"Us store. Among the assortment of licensed action figures, role play items, vehicles and apparel available at Toys"R"Us, customers will find a collection of exclusive products, including an 11-inch Interactive Talking Turtles 2-Pack with Donatello, Ultimate Sewer Lair and Z-Line Playset, Leonardo's Electronic Stealth Sword and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Book with Action Figure.

Original Toys"R"Us, Inc. Press Release:

Toys"R"Us® Becomes The Training Zone For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Excitement

Toys"R"Us Stores Nationwide Offer an All-New Assortment of Toys Based on Kid-Favorite Nickelodeon TV Series, an Interactive 'Turtles in Training' Sweepstakes and More

Toys"R"Us to Host October 9 Meet and Greet at Flagship Store in New York with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Voice Actors Greg Cipes (Michelangelo) and Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Plus Executive Producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys"R"Us® has announced that it will offer a wide range of toys and accessories, including exclusive action figures and playsets, vehicles, role play items and more, based on the highly anticipated third season of the Nickelodeon television series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Starring everyone's favorite heroes in a half shell, the new assortment from Playmates Toys® is spinning into Toys"R"Us stores nationwide this month, as well as online at Toysrus.com. Fans of the show will also have the opportunity to participate in the company's 'Turtles in Training' Sweepstakes, through which a grand prize winner will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles, CA, to record their voice for an upcoming episode of the hit CG-animated series. Additionally, Toys"R"Us will host a special event on Thursday, October 9 at Toys"R"Us Times Square in New York City, where Daytime Emmy® Award winner Rob Paulsen (voice of Donatello) and Greg Cipes (voice of Michelangelo), as well as executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman will meet and greet with fans and sign autographs.

While viewers gear up for the season three premiere of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on October 3 at 8pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, fans of the reptile brothers will find a full aisle packed with product dedicated to Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo at their local Toys"R"Us store. Among the assortment of licensed action figures, role play items, vehicles and apparel available at Toys"R"Us, customers will find a collection of exclusive products, including an 11-inch Interactive Talking Turtles 2-Pack with Donatello, Ultimate Sewer Lair and Z-Line Playset, Leonardo's Electronic Stealth Sword and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Book with Action Figure.

"As Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, there's no question that these 'heroes in a half shell' have become engrained in pop culture and have amassed a large following among fans of all ages," said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys"R"Us, Inc. "At Toys"R"Us, we've watched this brand grow, now ranking among the top licenses in the action figure category. We are excited to bring the magic of play to young fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise with a large selection of merchandise, including great exclusive items, such as action figures and playsets, which can't be found anywhere else."

"This is a wonderfully expansive program at Toys"R"Us that will give kids and parents alike great opportunities to get into the action and spirit of the Turtles Training Zone with terrific toys and accessories," said Dion Vlachos, Senior Vice President, Retail Development, Nickelodeon. "This continues to be a big year for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and we are incredibly excited about having a full aisle at Toys"R"Us complementing the October 3 premiere of the TV show's third season on Nickelodeon."

The following select Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles items from Playmates Toys are now available exclusively at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com:

11-Inch Interactive Talking Turtles 2-Pack with Donatello from Playmates Toys®


Turtles in training will love bringing this 2-pack of heroes in a half shell to life with the new Toys"R"Us exclusive 11-inch interactive and fully articulated talking figures. Containing more than 40 phrases and sound effects, each figure recognizes when his brother is talking and can provide his own unique response, delivering hundreds of Turtle interactions. Available in Raphael and Donatello, Leonardo and Donatello or Michelangelo and Donatello. 3 "AAA" batteries required (included). Ages 4 years and up.

Leonardo's Electronic Stealth Sword from Playmates Toys®


Leonardo fans can recreate their favorite scenes from the show with this Toys"R"Us exclusive electronic role play sword. Featuring 2 modes of play, Ninja Battle or Ninja Training, little ones can learn the art of ninjutsu with motivating words from Leonardo. The sword recites more than 50 phrases and sound effects. 3 "AAA" batteries required (included). Ages 4 years and up.

The following select Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles items from Playmates Toys will be available beginning in November exclusively at Toys"R"Us stores nationwide and online at Toysrus.com:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate Sewer Lair and Z-Line Playset, from Playmates Toys®

Kids can bring their favorite heroes home with this massive, Toys"R"Us exclusive 42-inch playset that recreates the Turtles' Sewer Lair home and the streets above. This bundle features 5 playsets in 1, including the Secret Sewer Lair Playset and 4 individual Z-Line Playsets, including Fire Escape Freefall, Window Wipeout, Billboard Breakout and Water Tower Washout. All playsets can be connected together via zip line to create a customizable Turtles environment. The Secret Sewer Lair Playset comes packed with more than 20 different ninja features, so the Turtles can monitor the city with a telescoping periscope and practice battle skills on a Shredder dummy. And, by attaching the Z-Line Playsets to any wall, the Turtles can rappel across the room into battle. No batteries required. Ages 4 years and up.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic Book with Action Figure from Playmates Toys®


Inspired by the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40-page black and white comic book created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, these new, Toys"R"Us exclusive fully articulated, 4.5-inch action figures of Leonardo and Michelangelo come complete with their authentic red bandanas and signature twin katana swords and nunchucks. Each action figure comes packed with colored reprints of the full-sized Leonardo and Michelangelo micro series Issue #1 comic books from 1984 published by IDW. No batteries required. Ages 4 years and up.

To download high-res images of Toys"R"Us exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle products, please visit: https://toysrus.sharefile.com/d/s5d54ef29a6140899

Fans Encouraged to Enter the Toys"R"Us 'Turtles in Training' Sweepstakes

On Sunday, October 5, Toys"R"Us will kick off its 'Turtles in Training' Sweepstakes. Fans must search for clues at Toys"R"Us stores or online to enter for a chance to win a Grand Prize trip for four to the Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, CA to record their voice for a future episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles airing on Nickelodeon, or one of four weekly prizes.

Between Sunday, October 5 and Saturday, November 1, participants can unlock weekly clues that will be hidden on the 7.5-foot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles archway, located at the front of every Toys"R"Us store, using a pair of green 'Turtles in Training' decoding glasses, which can be obtained from a store associate. And, for a limited time only, from Sunday, October 5 through Saturday, October 11, customers who purchase $25 or more of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles product at their local Toys"R"Us store will receive their very own, free pair of 'Turtles in Training' decoding glasses (while supplies last). Alternatively, those who want to get in on the sweepstakes fun while at home or on the go can obtain the applicable weekly training clue by visiting Toysrus.com/TurtleSweeps and following the instructions. Once participants have uncovered the clues and visit Toysrus.com/TurtleSweeps to submit the training clue into the online portal, they'll be entered to win and will receive access to exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles content and savings.

In addition to the one grand prize winner, which will be drawn after the sweeps concludes on Saturday, November 1 at 11:59:59 pm ET, each week, one winner will be awarded a PlayStation® 3 console and an Activision Publishing, Inc. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Danger of the Ooze" PlayStation 3 game. For official rules and details, visit Toysrus.com/TurtleSweeps.

Toys"R"Us Times Square to Host Unmasked Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Signing Event


On Thursday, October 9, voice actors from Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will visit Toys"R"Us Times Square to meet and greet with the first 250 fans and sign autographs in the Nickelodeon shop on Level One. Beginning at 4pm, fans of the show will have the opportunity to interact with Daytime Emmy Award winning voice actor Rob Paulsen, best known as the voice behind Raphael from the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series and voice of Donatello in Nickelodeon's current series, as well as popular voice actor and musician, Greg Cipes, voice of Michelangelo and executive producers Brandon Auman and Ciro Nieli.

About Toys"R"Us, Inc.

Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 879 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and in more than 705 international stores and over 190 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com and FAO.com, it provides shoppers with a broad online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys"R"Us, Inc. employs approximately 70,000 associates annually worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need. Additional information about Toys"R"Us, Inc. can be found on Toysrusinc.com. Follow Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us and FAO Schwarz on Facebook at Facebook.com/Toysrus, Facebook.com/Babiesrus and Facebook.com/FAO and on Twitter at Twitter.com/Toysrus and Twitter.com/Babiesrus.

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Nickelodeon USA Announces Halloween 2014 Programming Highlights

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVbytheNumbers.com, Nick USA's spooktacular programming highlights to celebrate Halloween 2014!


This October, ghosts and mortals unite as Nickelodeon USA treats viewers to all-new Halloween-themed episodes from its live-action, animation and preschool hit series! Beginning Saturday 11th October 2014 at 8pm (ET/PT), the Thundermans and the Hathaways combat the ghouls in a brand-new one-hour crossover special, "Haunted Thundermans". The hair-raising lineup of haunted premieres continue throughout the month with all-new HOWL-oween specials from "Henry Danger", "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "Sanjay and Craig", "Breadwinners", "Rabbids Invasion", "PAW Patrol", "Wallykazam!", "Instant Mom", "Lalaloopsy" and "Zack and Quack", plus a encore of "House of Anubis" season two!

A full rundown of Nickelodeon USA's Halloween-themed highlights can be found in Nick's official press release below (all times ET/PT):

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON SERVES UP BONE-CHILLING HALLOWEEN PREMIERES, INCLUDING HOUR-LONG CROSSOVER SPECIAL "HAUNTED THUNDERMANS," BEGINNING OCT. 11 AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

Henry Danger, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, PAW Patrol, Sanjay and Craig, Breadwinners and Instant Mom to Feature Holiday-Themed Episodes


NEW YORK – Oct. 2, 2014 – This October, ghosts and mortals unite as Nickelodeon treats viewers to all-new Halloween-themed episodes from its live-action, animation and preschool hit series. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), the Thundermans and the Hathaways combat the ghouls in a one-hour crossover special, "Haunted Thundermans." The hair-raising lineup of premieres continue throughout the month from Henry Danger, Nicky, Ricky Dicky & Dawn, Sanjay and Craig, Breadwinners, Rabbids Invasion, PAW Patrol, Wallykazam!, Instant Mom, Lalaloopsy and Zack and Quack.

Below is the rundown of Nickelodeon's Halloween-themed premieres (all times ET/PT):

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

8:00 p.m. - The Haunted Hathaways and The Thundermans (one-hour crossover special) "Haunted Thundermans Pt I and II"


After a super-villain escapes Ghost World on Halloween, the Thundermans head to New Orleans to join forces with the Hathaways and the Prestons to defeat the ghoul. However, saving the day gets complicated when super-powered trick-or-treating, sibling jealousy and teen romance get in the way.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

10:30 a.m. – Sanjay and Craig "Tufflips' Tales of Terror" (30 min. special)
Tufflips hosts a spooky, strange and shoddy half?hour Halloween special.

11:00 a.m. – Breadwinners "Night of the Living Bread" (30 min. special)
SwaySway and Buhdeuce invent a loaf of bread so irresistible it turns their customers into bread-craving zombies.

11:30 a.m. – Rabbid Invasion "Vampire Rabbid/Rabbid Halloween/Zombie Rabbid"
"Vampire Rabbid" - The Rabbids unintentionally star in their own horror story when they experiment with a mysterious instant growth tonic. / "Rabbid Halloween" - The Rabbids try their hand at trick or treating. / "Zombie Rabbid" - The Rabbids think their friend has turned into a zombie when he accidentally eats a rotten donut.

8:00 p.m. – Henry Danger "Jasper Danger"
When Jasper goes as Kid Danger for Halloween, he takes things too far and is mistaken for the real deal. It's then up to the real Kid Danger and Captain Man to come to his rescue.

8:30 p.m. – Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn "Scaredy Dance"
The quads excitement for the Halloween school dance is outdone only by their parents who are chaperoning. Dawn is nervous that a boy she likes will ask her to be his date; Ricky and Dicky compete over the same girl; and Nicky chooses the perfect costume. Meanwhile, Tom and Anne try to have the romantic dance they did not get at their own prom.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

12:00 p.m. – PAW Patrol "Pups Save a Ghost/Save a Snow"
"Pups Save a Ghost" - A mysterious ghost is causing havoc around the Lookout at night. The pups and Chase set up a stakeout to bust it, but discover that it's not a ghost after all – it's Marshall... sleepwalking! Now the pups have to save the slumbering pup as he sleepwalks through town. / "Save a Snow" - The pups are going to put on a Medieval play in town square, but Cap'n Turbot's Castle stage prop ends up collapsing and trapping him. Ryder and the PAW Patrol have to save Turbot and Marshall, who then has to save the show when Chase gets sick and can't play the lead role.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

8:00 p.m. - Instant Mom "Children of the Candy Corn"
Stephanie feels unneeded when all of the kids have their own plans and ditch her on Halloween. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to maintain his perfect rating as the best house in the neighborhood.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

10:30 a.m. - Wallykazam! "Mustache Day"
Wally and friends discover the biggest treat in the world while out trick-or-treating. In order to get it, they have to pass three magical challenges set up by their wacky neighbor Wizard Jeff. This episode guest stars "Weird Al" Yankovic as Wizard Jeff.

Nick Jr. Programming:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

1:00 p.m. – Lalaloopsy "Knick Knack Knock Knock"
When Specs goes missing while looking for a mysterious Ghost Dog, Bea follows her into a spooky mansion and meets Scraps Stitched 'n Sewn - who looks scary but is actually shy.

1:30 p.m. - Zack and Quack "Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch/Up Popped a Spider"
"Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch" - When a ghost swipes Zack and Quack's candy while they're trick-or-treating in the Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch, Zack's determined to get the treats back in time for their big Halloween party. / "Up Popped a Spider" - When a spider pops up in the garden and scares Belly-Up, Zack heads off to find the six-legged bug the perfect new home.

TeenNick Programming:

TeenNick treats viewers to the complete second season of House of Anubis every Monday at 4 p.m. (ET) in October.

Nicktoons Programming:

Nicktoons gets into the spooktacular spirit with "Get Your Halloween On!" featuring a marathon of the most costume-worthy characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, airing every Friday from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. (ET) throughout October.

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