Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Magic Crystal 1990 Vintage Storybook Adventure Paperback Donatello Mirage Studios

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Magic Crystal is a colorful 1990 Storybook Adventure published by the Random House Happy House Group and based on the original Mirage Studios characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.

This adventure stars Donatello, the inventive Turtle, whose encounter with a mysterious magic crystal leads to an action-filled adventure alongside the rest of the Ninja Turtles.

Filled with full-color illustrations by the GEE Studio, it captures the look and humor of the classic early TMNT era that made the franchise a worldwide phenomenon.

Details

• Title: The Magic Crystal
• Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Storybook Adventure
• Publisher: Random House Happy House Group
• Copyright: 1990 Mirage Studios
• Publication Year: 1990
• Created By: Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
• Illustrator: GEE Studio
• Format: Softcover paperback
• Genre: Children's illustrated adventure
• Pages: 32
• ISBN: 0679803920
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 7 inches
• Language: English

Condition Grade: Very Good

Highlights

• Binding is tight.
• Pages are clean with no scribbles, coloring, or crayon marks noted.
• Bright, colorful illustrations throughout.
• Cover graphics remain vibrant with strong color.

Condition Notes

• Light scuffing and shelf wear on the front and back covers.
• Minor edge and corner wear consistent with age and reading.
• Interior pages remain bright, clean, and easy to read.
• No writing or children's markings found.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect with minimal signs of handling.
• Very Good: Clean, complete, lightly used with minor wear.
• Good: Complete and readable with noticeable use.
• Fair: Heavy wear but complete and readable.

Collector's Notes

Published during the original wave of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles popularity, this Storybook Adventure series introduced younger readers to the heroes through fully illustrated stories based on the Mirage Studios characters.

Donatello takes center stage in this adventure, making it especially appealing for collectors who enjoy character-focused TMNT memorabilia.

A fun addition to a vintage Ninja Turtles collection, children's book collection, or 1990s pop culture display.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.

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