News & Updates

Please welcome, the 501st NEG!

The New England Garrison and Alderaan Base are made up of local fans who own movie-quality costumes of characters from all over the Star Wars universe as seen in movies, television, and more. Together they make appearances at events across the region to help share what they love about that galaxy far, far away while […]

Please welcome, Robbie Rist!

Robbie Rist is recognized by turtle fans as the voice of the fun-loving ‘Michelangelo’ in the three original 1990s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. A prolific child-actor, Robbie is also well-known for playing ‘Cousin Oliver’ in the The Brady Bunch TV series, ‘Dr. Zee’ in Galactica 1980. As a voice-over artist, Robbie has created […]

Please welcome, Ernie Reyes Jr.!

Ernie Reyes, Jr. is known to turtle fans for his roles in 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as Donnatello’s stunt performer), and 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (as ‘Keno’). A child-prodigy martial arts star, Ernie also had roles in The Last Dragon, Red Sonja, and The Rundown. He was […]

Please welcome, Judith Hoag!

Judith Hoag is best known for playing everybody’s favorite reporter ‘April O’Neil’ in the original ‘90s live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, and ‘Gwen Cromwell Piper’ in the Disney Channel’s franchise Halloweentown. Judith also had recurring roles in the hit shows Big Love, Nashville, and The Magicians. Fun Fact: Judith was busy filming Cadillac Man […]

Please welcome, Francois Chau!

Francois scared turtle fans all over the world with his portrayal of ‘The Shredder’ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of The Ooze. With numerous credits to his career so far, Francois is also well-known for his roles as ‘Dr. Pierre Chang’ on the hit TV series LOST, ‘Quick Kick’ on G.I. Joe: […]

Please welcome, Kenn Scott!

Kenn is most well-known for his portrayal of ‘Raphael’ in the original 1990 live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as stunt Raph) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (as actor Raph). Fun Fact: Kenn also played the ‘Fellow ‘Chucker’ that faces Michelangelo in April’s apartment for the famous Nunchaku battle. In […]

Happy National Pizza Day!

Happy National Pizza Day, Graniteers! We’ve got more totally awesome (TMNT) special guests joining us for Granitecon 2024 — And today at noon, we’re going to give you a little hint! Join us on Facebook or Instagram for a special announcement at noon!

Please welcome, Erik Burnham!

Erik Burnham is a Minnesotan writer and artist. After years working in both broadcasting and retail, Erik finally decided to take a crack at making comics, beginning with the Nick Landime feature in the Shooting Star Comics Anthology. From there he went on to write on franchises from Beast Wars to Spider-Man, but is best known for […]

Please welcome, Chris Vance!

Chris Vance is a freelance comic artist from Columbia, Maryland. He has done art duties on the new adventures of Dragonfly, previously owned and created by Jim Lawson of TMNT fame. Chris’s other comic work includes an exclusive Bish Kids Club cover for IDW’s TMNT #100, The Last Ronin #5, Last Ronin Lost Years #s […]

Happy Birthday, Peter Laird!

Happy Birthday Peter Laird! In 2023 we had a surprise visit from Peter on the Sunday of Granitecon! Were you one of the lucky ones to meet Peter that day? We hope Peter has a totally awesome day! #Granitecon #Granitecon2024 #GraniteStateComicon #PeterLaird #TMNT #TeenageMutantNijaTurtles