You could probably be forgiven for thinking that Sideshow's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Premium Art Print" wasn't that big a deal. I mean, given that Sideshow is mostly known for its high-end action figures and collectibles, I spent the first few minutes after I saw this thing wondering why they were charging a hundred bucks for a photograph of a bunch of statues.

But then I realized that it's not a photo at all, and is actually a brand new piece of art by the truly amazing Paolo Rivera, printed from an original oil painting. Check it out below!

 

TMNT print by Paolo Rivera
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You will almost assuredly know Rivera from his sequential work in comics like The Valiant and Amazing Spider-Man, but his oil painting work has a whole different level of weight to it.

Here are the details from Sideshow:

ABOUT THIS PREMIUM ART PRINT

Cowabunga! Straight from the sewers of NYC, everyone’s favorite heroes on a half shell are presented in Sideshow's new officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premium Art Print. Faithfully replicated from an original oil painting by artist Paolo Rivera, this print is a must-have tribute for your Turtles collection!

Print details:

  • Hand-numbered limited edition of 250
  • 18x24" fine art giclée print
  • 100% cotton, acid-free, matte Museo Rag 300GSM
  • Epson archival inks
  • An authorized, automated penciled signature
  • Embossed seal of authenticity

Frame details:

  • Recycled Polystyrene Moulding (Black)
  • Custom double mat design (Black and olive green)
  • Framing grade acrylic
  • Wire hanger: No additional hardware required

In case you're wondering, an "authorized, automated penciled signature" is a signature that's made by a machine replicating Rivera's actual signature. The pencil, however, is 100% real.

The print will set you back $90 for the art itself, but comes framed for an additional $150. It's up right now for pre-order, complete with additional photos --- and a teaser that a statue might be coming later, too.

 

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