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I am late to posting this, cause this was just the first stretch goal. BUT WE HIT THE SECOND!!! Good golly. And I am not stretching anything when I say the hard work that went into this zine is spectacular!

If you know anyone who would appreciate a Leo-centric zine, then please, send em our way!

Thanks so much to @tmntzines for hosting this and doing an amazing job with organizing.

Much love, and turtle power!! 💙

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You guys are amazing! We have smashed through our second goal, a set of six trading cards drawn by our amazing contributors! Representing some of our fav Leonardo iterations!

We're getting closer to our third Stretch Goal! Let's keep the Turtles Power going!!

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The Leonardo love has come through loud and clear! We have smashed past our first goal, a poster of our amazing cover by @matchstique !!

In turn, we are so close to our second Stretch Goal! Turtle Power!!!

Grab your copy here! -> turtlefanzines.bigcartel.com/

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AHHHHHHHHH EVERYONE IS SO TALENTED IT IS BEAUTIFUL LLLLLL 🥹😭

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ATTENTION ALL NINJAS! ⚔️

PREORDERS FOR LEADER IN BLUE: A #TMNT LEONARDO ZINE ARE NOW OPEN! Check out all our boyscout in blue, the one and only fearless leader goodies HERE!

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🚨 We Need Your Kindness to Survive 🚨

Hello, My name is Mosab Elderawi, and I live in Gaza with my family. Life here has become harder than I ever imagined, and I’m writing this with hope in my heart that you might hear our story.

The ongoing war has devastated my family. We’ve lost 25 family members—each one a beloved part of our lives, taken too soon. I miss them deeply��their laughter, their presence, their love. Every day is a reminder of this unimaginable loss.

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We are now facing daily challenges to survive—things that most people take for granted, like food, clean water, and a safe place to sleep. The harsh realities of life here have replaced our dreams with the constant fight for survival.

Our Current Situation:

💔 Lost Stability: The war has left us without work or a stable source of income. 🍞 Basic Needs: Food and water are becoming harder to afford with rising prices and scarce resources. 📚 Dreams on Hold: Like so many here, my family’s dreams have been replaced by the need to simply survive. 😢 Unimaginable Loss: Losing 25 loved ones has left a void that can never be filled.

How You Can Help:

I’m sharing our story with the hope that someone out there might care. Even $5 can make a big difference for us, and if you’re unable to donate, just reblogging this post can help spread the word.

Your kindness, no matter how small, is something we’ll never forget.

What This Means to Us:

Your support is not about changing our entire situation—it’s about giving us a little relief, a little hope, and a way to keep going. We are not asking for much, and we understand if you can’t donate. Sharing our story is just as valuable to us as a donation.

Thank you for reading this far. It means the world to us to know that someone is listening. Your kindness gives us strength and helps us believe in a better tomorrow.

With all our gratitude, Mosab Elderawi and Family ❤️

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LISTEN UP TURTLES! ⚔️💙

LEADER IN BLUE PREORDERS Open in ONE WEEK! January 13th! We're excited to see you all there!

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HAPPY NEW YEARS MATCHY!!!

HIIII! It’s so good to hear from ya! I hope this new year treats ya well! (Sorry for my tardy replies. Life has been busy)

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Ur art is so pretty

Why thank you! Same to you 🫂🫂🫂

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*Shrug emoji*

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Just gotta stop in and say, hi!! But also, how did I ever have the time or skill to draw?

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💙Joining us next as a Page + Merch Artist is the talented Lyli! Just wait till you see what goods she has in store!

Tumblr: @tyger-lyli

Instagram: tyger.lyli

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if you're waking up like me thinking "where do we even go from here?"

you:

build community & involve yourself locally

learn self sustainability skills

choose kindness

protect others & yourself

join or build a mutual aid group and/or network

find time for small joys (the arts, cooking a meal you love, spending time with loved ones, etc.)

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great question. while a lot of these gofundmes started to fund evacuations, since the border will not open they have shifted to covering the costs of daily survival in gaza

the cost of food alone in gaza right now has been reported by journalists on the ground (including @siraj2024) to be 20 times the normal price.

and it varies based on location. the north is currently being starved by the IOF so food prices are higher

and there is a lot of evidence on tumblr that proves that these fundraisers do help

@ma7moudgaza2 was able to buy a tent for his family and is currently trying to pay for a solar panel

@siraj2024 was able to secure rent for a (bombed out, but still) apartment for his family over the winter

@mohdiwais was able to fund medical care for his sister after she was shot by the IOF using funds he raised on tumblr

a gaza-based charity called care for gaza has also been directly assisting families with funds used from their gofundme. they even post videos of themselves giving out food

and those are just a few examples. hope this helped!