For fans of classic 80s and 90s toylines, you would be remiss not to read (or at least be aware of) modern comics based on these properties. I can only assume that the writers are longtime fans, just like me, and the love and respect shows. Boom, Image, and IDW Comics have all advanced these story canons in fun and interesting ways. I especially love the addition of new characters that fit nicely into the existing lore. Some personal favorites have been Dawn Moreno Snake-Eyes (G.I.Joe), Ranger Slayer (MMPR), Solila (Void Rivals/Energon Universe), Jennika (TMNT), a slew of female Transformers (Victorion, Nautica, etc), and of course the new generation of Ninja Turtles in The Last Ronin storyline. When I first saw Uno, Yi, Mojo, and Odyn on some random social media post, I was instantly drawn in. Their varied physical appearances and genders, while instantly looking like they belonged in this universe, appealed to me greatly. I've been hoping for a full Neca lineup ever since. Let's check out Moja below!
Moja's name means One in East African/Swahili.
(All the new Turtle's names mean One in a different language).
Moja is really into music (both this figure and her younger versions (a pack-in with Granny April) come with music accessories). Her secondary mutation is telepathy. All the new Turtles can communicate telepathically between themselves, but Moja is powerful and can broadcast a psychic message across the whole city. She also has haunting prophetic dreams.
The secondary mutations are a side-effect of Michelangelo's DNA being infused into their Mutagen. Unbeknownst to April, Michelangelo was irradiated when travelling through the radioactive plains of Mongolia after a nuclear fallout - and this affected his DNA. The mutagen in the systems of the four new Turtles is now continuously mutating as a result of this contamination. Therefore, the turtles begin developing secondary mutations at puberty - exhibited as unique powers/abilities.
Moja comes with all four of the iconic TMNT weapons (Sai, Katana, Nunchucks, and Bo Staff). Each of the four new Turtles is equally trained in all the weapons, so they each come with them all. She also comes with three sets of hands, two heads, a cassette tape, a severed synja head, a hood, a jacket, and a "spider cat toy." I don't know the reference for this last one, but I assuming this (hard plastic) accessory is meant to represent a stuffed animal of Mojas.
When I saw these figures in the store I realized that they have connecting images on the boxfronts and the side.
Here is Moja with her chest harness removed. It comes off easily, but I don't believe it is internationally removable. Note the deep grooves on the sides of her ventral-side shell. These anchor the belt-and-bandolier harness, but are pretty ugly and distracting on their own without the harness to cover them up.
Time for some Group and Comparison Pics!
Here is Moja with her sister, Yi.
Here are all four of the (adult) Turtles. From Left to Right: Uno, Yi, Moja, Odyn.
Here are all the young Turtle accessories together: Uno, Yi, Moja, and Odyn
Cheers!
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