The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are having a “Shell-A-Bration” because when the tour began in 2025, the original film that started it all was celebrating a 35-year milestone. The reunion kicked off at Awesome Con in Washington, D.C. (March 4–6, 2025), and the main cast has been enthusiastic nonstop ever since. It’s not just about everyone getting older and wanting a retirement fund. Whether that’s part of the reality or not, seeing the voice talents and the people behind the first two live-actions film is a thrill all on its own. At each stop, they talk about the camaraderie, the laughs, and the stories from set, and I’m sure plenty of respect gets paid to the performers in the suits who handled the stunts.
Kenn Scott (suit/voice) is Raphael; Michaelan Sisti (suit) and Robbie Rist (voice) make up Michelangelo; Leif Tilden (suit) and Corey Feldman (voice) teamed up as Donatello (with Ernie Reyes Jr. providing the martial arts stunts); and David Forman (suit) and Brian Tochi (voice) bring Leonardo to life. The lineup changed between films, but I doubt anyone who wasn’t at the table this time was forgotten on the broader circuit.
Feldman was at least “there in spirit,” since he was also representing The Goonies. He arrived late in getting to Vancouver due to a flight kerfuffle, then sped down I-5 to make it to the border and into town. If he’d had the energy to celebrate both, the lineup with him included would have been truly Shell-tacular. Still, mixing performers and voice talent gives fans the best of both worlds. You’re seeing the people behind the costumes, and the ones playing the characters we all see in those films.
Judith Hoag (April) and François Chau (Shredder) rounded out the crew. And who knows, maybe a future stop turns into an all-hands-on-board reunion. Not every appearance will look the same since it depends on who’s available, but whoever is there, the enthusiasm stays strong. That includes the suit and voice of Splinter (Kevin Clash). And we can’t forget James Saito, who first played the enemy, plus Casey (Elias Koteas).
Depending on the convention, Domino’s Pizza must be raking in the dough for massive pizza parties. That didn’t happen in Vancouver, but what fans did get was a chance to meet the talents and have a proper chat (unlike the bigger stars where it’s only a few minutes versus five to ten), and a raffle for a free photo-op and autograph. For those who queued to meet each member of the team, they received a raffle ticket, and six chances to win!
There were three draws, and you had to be present to win. There were also auxiliary prizes, and those can vary by show. Getting a complete lineup from this particular group is a solid way to score a memorable keepsake without spending a painful amount of money. Signatures averaged around $60–$80. And for anyone who wanted the voice talent of all four, this was the show to catch. Since the Goonies table where Feldman was stationed sat further away, die-hards could still have made the rounds. I’m sure he had to juggle where to be, since he’s been pivotal to so many fond film memories from the 80s, including Gremlins and The Lost Boys.
As for where to see the team next (and maybe catch a surprise Feldman appearance), their recent and upcoming stops include:
- FAN EXPO New Orleans (January 9–11, 2026)
- FAN EXPO Portland (January 16–18, 2026)
- FAN EXPO Vancouver (February 14–16, 2026)
- FAN EXPO Cleveland (March 13–15, 2026)
- Toronto Comicon (March 20–22, 2026)
Judith Hoag, Brian Tochi, Ernie Reyes Jr., Kenn Scott, Robbie Rist, and François Chau are the core “Shell-A-Bration” members who are together on this circuit. Although the main website turtleshellabration.com is inactive, the best place to track where these heroes in a half shell are headed is via their socials. Please visit TurtleShellABration on Facebook for the latest updates.
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