So what did we take away from this series? - Page 2

*CyberCubed* · 01-23-2017, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

"Lanky" has nothing to do with it. And yeah, Don got smashed by Bebop and Rocksteady--that would have happened to ANY of the four Turtles going up against them alone. Not relevant.

He's still portrayed as the least competent fighter. The Turtles leave him to hang back to handle all the sci-fi computer stuff while they do the fighting, same thing happened in the Krang arc early in the series. Even the 2k3 series did this, so its not uncommon when every series does the same.

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As for Mikey, he hasn't been portrayed as a screw-up at all. There's a difference between a well-rounded character with flaws (IDW) or a 1-dimensional character solely defined by stereotypes (Nick).

Nick's Mikey has a lot of dimensions.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 01-23-2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

He's still portrayed as the least competent fighter. The Turtles leave him to hang back to handle all the sci-fi computer stuff while they do the fighting, same thing happened in the Krang arc early in the series. Even the 2k3 series did this, so its not uncommon when every series does the same.

Nick's Mikey has a lot of dimensions.

He's done it by choice, thrice. The Krang War arc, where he was helping scientists assemble a war-ending weapon; and the fight against Bebop and Rocksteady and the attack on Burnow Island, both instances where he was the one responsible for bringing in the Foot Clan.

Neither had anything to do with him being a weaker fighter; he's fought right alongside his brothers against the Street Phantoms, against Leatherhead, against Shredder, to rescue Leo from the Foot Clan, against Koya and the Foot Assassins...

*ToTheNines* · 01-23-2017, 12:15 PM

I want to like Nick Don. But Date Rape Donnie gets on my nerves.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 01-23-2017, 12:21 PM

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I want to like Nick Don. But Date Rape Donnie gets on my nerves.

Stalker Donnie, Date Rape Donnie, Nice Guy Donnie, Fedora M'Lady Donnie...

Right up there with Platinum Dunes' Urkel Donnie. Classic.

*ToTheNines* · 01-23-2017, 12:34 PM

Where is Playmates with all these variants?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 01-23-2017, 12:41 PM

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Where is Playmates with all these variants?

A Donnie with a fedora, neckbeard, and MLP doll? Who'd buy that?

*IndigoErth* · 01-23-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Stalker Donnie, Date Rape Donnie, Nice Guy Donnie, Fedora M'Lady Donnie...

Right up there with Platinum Dunes' Urkel Donnie. Classic.

Nick Donnie and PD Mikey could be such good friends. They'd finally have something to relate to. *cringe*

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 01-23-2017, 01:32 PM

One thing that must be kept in mind is that the Nick series was made after 4kids and FW. While it does mean that Nick can correct the mistakes made in the prior shows, there is also alot more pressure on Nick to be original while still staying true to what made tmnt great. Drift away too far and you will be accused of being unfaithful. Stay too close and you will be accused of not being original enough. And despite the high expectations, I think this show was absolutely fantastic and that there's alot to take away from it. I would say this even if season 4 was the end.

*myconius* · 01-23-2017, 01:35 PM

the biggest and best thing this series did for me was the fluid 3D fighting moves! i really loved the visual effects as the weapons would spin or slash.

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Best. Leo. Ever.

^ i have to agree! this was my favorite Cartoon Leo ever!

i might even enjoy this version of Leo even better than the 1990 Movie Leo? .....i did say "MIGHT?"

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I want to like Nick Don. But Date Rape Donnie gets on my nerves.

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Stalker Donnie, Date Rape Donnie, Nice Guy Donnie, Fedora M'Lady Donnie...

Right up there with Platinum Dunes' Urkel Donnie. Classic.

^ also ........ ALL valid points right here!!!

Splinter the boss · 01-23-2017, 01:39 PM

sorry I'm in the dark, but has the end of this series been announced yet?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 01-23-2017, 01:40 PM

Curious, what makes you guys prefer Nick Leo to 4Kids Leo? The fact that Nick Leo was in the process of learning to be a leader, while 4Kids Leo was pretty much always self-assured and a proven leader?

*IndigoErth* · 01-23-2017, 01:45 PM

Reminded me of another plus, I like that being 3D has given his swords a little of the katana-like curve to them, vs the art style cutting corners and making them straight as they have often been depicted.

I hope that (and further making them look legit) carries over into the future.

*Candy Kappa* · 01-23-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Nick Donnie and PD Mikey could be such good friends. They'd finally have something to relate to. *cringe*

I donno, might be some conflict of interest

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*IndigoErth* · 01-23-2017, 01:47 PM

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I donno, might be some conflict of interest

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LOL!

Omg.

*CyberCubed* · 01-23-2017, 01:49 PM

I really think this thread should be locked. Its another not-so-cleverly-disguised anti-Nick cartoon bashing thread.

*Xav* · 01-23-2017, 01:55 PM

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This thread is absolutely absurd. Also nobody better post any end of Season 4 spoilers in this thread from the last 4 episodes or risk getting banned.

You can get banned for posting spoilers?

*Jephael* · 01-23-2017, 02:00 PM

You can get banned?

*CyberCubed* · 01-23-2017, 02:25 PM

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You can get banned for posting spoilers?

Yes? Why wouldn't you? The mods already banned at least two people a week ago for it.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 01-23-2017, 02:32 PM

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You can get banned for posting spoilers?

It seems so for the episodes who first South Korea, until they air in the USA.

*CyberCubed* · 01-23-2017, 02:49 PM

TMNTInsighter did get banned for a week, although he's unbanned now.

01-23-2017, 01:39 PM	#30
Splinter the boss Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Posts: 937	sorry I'm in the dark, but has the end of this series been announced yet? __________________ "I am absolute, lower your head!"

01-23-2017, 01:40 PM	#31
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Curious, what makes you guys prefer Nick Leo to 4Kids Leo? The fact that Nick Leo was in the process of learning to be a leader, while 4Kids Leo was pretty much always self-assured and a proven leader? __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

01-23-2017, 02:00 PM	#37
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	You can get banned? __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

01-23-2017, 12:15 PM	#23
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	I want to like Nick Don. But Date Rape Donnie gets on my nerves.

01-23-2017, 12:34 PM	#25
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Where is Playmates with all these variants?

01-23-2017, 01:32 PM	#28
FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,484	One thing that must be kept in mind is that the Nick series was made after 4kids and FW. While it does mean that Nick can correct the mistakes made in the prior shows, there is also alot more pressure on Nick to be original while still staying true to what made tmnt great. Drift away too far and you will be accused of being unfaithful. Stay too close and you will be accused of not being original enough. And despite the high expectations, I think this show was absolutely fantastic and that there's alot to take away from it. I would say this even if season 4 was the end.

01-23-2017, 01:45 PM	#32
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	Reminded me of another plus, I like that being 3D has given his swords a little of the katana-like curve to them, vs the art style cutting corners and making them straight as they have often been depicted. I hope that (and further making them look legit) carries over into the future.

01-23-2017, 01:49 PM	#35
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,056	I really think this thread should be locked. Its another not-so-cleverly-disguised anti-Nick cartoon bashing thread.

01-23-2017, 02:49 PM	#40
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,056	TMNTInsighter did get banned for a week, although he's unbanned now.