2003 series fan

Shredder37 · 03-03-2014, 05:34 PM

I grew up during the 80's but I am huge fan of 03 series over vintage ... please don't strike me down LOL

*CyberCubed* · 03-03-2014, 06:06 PM

The 2k3 series is critically acclaimed so you have nothing to worry about. Head over to the 4kids section to discuss the cartoon.

Shredder37 · 03-03-2014, 06:22 PM

cool I love that cartoon

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-03-2014, 09:31 PM

Same here, it's still my favorite incarnation.

CowabungaMikey · 03-04-2014, 03:01 AM

It's really good indeed! They stay really true to the grim comic series.

rickwj324 · 03-04-2014, 07:00 AM

I soooooooooooo want this series (complete) on dvd!! I truly hope Viacom releases it soon, or farms it out to a company like Shout Factory. I've only seen a handful of episodes and really liked what I saw.

~~ABrown~~ · 03-04-2014, 07:17 AM

The 4Kids TMNT series is easily one of my favorite cartoons of all time. Better than the Nickelodeon series in every way.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 03-04-2014, 07:23 AM

I have to admit, many episodes of this series fall flat, (most of the "fillers") but the better episodes are far and away more amazing than anything the Nick cartoon has to offer.

FoxBoxKid · 03-04-2014, 09:03 AM

I grew up on the 4Kids show, and even though I opine that the IDW comics and the Nick show are of a slightly higher caliber, the 4Kids Turtles will always be "my Turtles."

*CyberCubed* · 03-04-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

I have to admit, many episodes of this series fall flat, (most of the "fillers") but the better episodes are far and away more amazing than anything the Nick cartoon has to offer.

Some of the fillers can be dull, but the weakest episodes of the Nick show aren't any better so it evens out.

4kids problem was not being allowed to use characters like Slash or Mutagen man so we were stuck with characters like Garbageman and Touch and Go.

~~ABrown~~ · 03-04-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

4kids problem was not being allowed to use characters like Slash or Mutagen man so we were stuck with characters like Garbageman and Touch and Go.

Why would they be able to use Krang, but not Slash?

*CyberCubed* · 03-04-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ABrown

Why would they be able to use Krang, but not Slash?

Krang didn't appear till Turtles Forever when PL lifted the ban on OT characters.

What I mean is Slash could have appeared in Season 4. Bishop could have created a clone of the Turtles and he would wind up being Slash. Same with Mutagen Man who would fit into the mutant outbreak story of Season 4.

Technogeek29 · 03-04-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Some of the fillers can be dull, but the weakest episodes of the Nick show aren't any better so it evens out.

4kids problem was not being allowed to use characters like Slash or Mutagen man so we were stuck with characters like Garbageman and Touch and Go.

They could've been interesting but nothing was done with the characters besides being ongoing antagonist to 2k3 Mikey.

*AT-Man* · 03-04-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Bishop could have created a clone of the Turtles and he would wind up being Slash.

DAMN how much that would have sucked!!!

**Jester** · 03-04-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Krang didn't appear till Turtles Forever when PL lifted the ban on OT characters.

There was also the throw away gag utrom Krang...

*Redeemer* · 03-04-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

There was also the throw away gag utrom Krang...

lol I remember him

Leofan26 · 03-04-2014, 10:44 PM

That's great, I'm a major 2003 series fan myself. 2012 series is my second favorite, I just loved every thing about this series and thought they did a really good job with spreading out character arcs and some of the villains. Last season wasn't the best though, matter of fact it's my least favorite but other than that

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-04-2014, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

4kids problem was not being allowed to use characters like Slash or Mutagen man so we were stuck with characters like Garbageman and Touch and Go.

This show is based on the original Mirage comics so the lack of OT characters was not the show's problem. Mutagen Man wasn't even a memorable villian until 2k12. And the idea of Touch and Go was very creative.

*Xav* · 03-04-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

4kids problem was not being allowed to use characters like Slash or Mutagen man so we were stuck with characters like Garbageman and Touch and Go.

I don't think they weren't allowed to use the characters, I think I had to do more with the people behind the show being Mirage fans. Hell Peter Laird apparently loved the concept of Mutagen Man. In fact both he and Slash were going to appear in the proposed "Ultimate TMNT" show.

Also why would you want Mutagen Man on the show? As you yourself said:

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

And why Mutagen Man? He was only in 1 episode of the old show and is far from a popular character. Random.

*turtlefanforever* · 03-06-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ABrown

The 4Kids TMNT series is easily one of my favorite cartoons of all time. Better than the Nickelodeon series in every way.

agreed, I can't really rule it out against the original series because of its significance to me but I just love 2k3 so much, whats everyones fav season?

03-03-2014, 05:34 PM	#1
Shredder37 New Recruit Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 4	2003 series fan I grew up during the 80's but I am huge fan of 03 series over vintage ... please don't strike me down LOL

03-04-2014, 03:01 AM	#5
CowabungaMikey Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 661	It's really good indeed! They stay really true to the grim comic series. __________________ Cowabunga says it all!

03-04-2014, 09:03 AM	#9
FoxBoxKid Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 214	I grew up on the 4Kids show, and even though I opine that the IDW comics and the Nick show are of a slightly higher caliber, the 4Kids Turtles will always be "my Turtles." __________________ cow·a·bun·gler /ˌkou-əˈbəNG(ə)lər/ noun informal a person who enjoys the 1980s animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but erroneously believes that no other incarnation of the franchise can possibly compare to the cherished cartoon of their childhood, often expressing their opinion in an obnoxious manner. Example: "Cowabunglers and their absurd narrow-mindedness regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles really get on my nerves."

03-03-2014, 06:06 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	The 2k3 series is critically acclaimed so you have nothing to worry about. Head over to the 4kids section to discuss the cartoon.

03-03-2014, 06:22 PM	#3
Shredder37 New Recruit Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 4	cool I love that cartoon

03-03-2014, 09:31 PM	#4
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,977	Same here, it's still my favorite incarnation.

03-04-2014, 07:00 AM	#6
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,016	I soooooooooooo want this series (complete) on dvd!! I truly hope Viacom releases it soon, or farms it out to a company like Shout Factory. I've only seen a handful of episodes and really liked what I saw.

03-04-2014, 07:17 AM	#7
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	The 4Kids TMNT series is easily one of my favorite cartoons of all time. Better than the Nickelodeon series in every way.

03-04-2014, 10:44 PM	#17
Leofan26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,282	That's great, I'm a major 2003 series fan myself. 2012 series is my second favorite, I just loved every thing about this series and thought they did a really good job with spreading out character arcs and some of the villains. Last season wasn't the best though, matter of fact it's my least favorite but other than that