Who the hell wanted Mondo Gecko back?

*neatoman* · 07-30-2014, 03:54 AM

Ok so I'm not really one of the people who are mad that they're using too many elements from the Fred Wolf cartoon because there are some neat ideas like Mutagen Man and Metalhead that really never lived up to their potential. But why on earth bring back Mondo Gecko? He's an outdated 90's stereotype, a waste of imagination, he looks like, like...

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Yeah, like that and "that" was meant to satirise shallow ideas.

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 06:08 AM

I'm glad they're bringing him back. Just like the other characters, he can be updated to fit this turtleverse. Besides, it would be nice for Mikey to have a friend. Donnie has April, Raph has Casey, Leo has...training... um yeah...

Edit: If Karai hadn't have been mutated, I'd say Karai for Leo, but as she is now, probably not, so if he does get introduced into the series, Usagi Yojimbo.

*ToTheNines* · 07-30-2014, 06:12 AM

Me. Once I heard Robbie Rist was voicing him.

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Me. Once I heard Robbie Rist was voicing him.

And this! Mikey hanging with Mikey.

Aaronardo · 07-30-2014, 06:28 AM

And didn't Metalhead never have a personality in the OT? Wasn't Mutagen Man pretty annoying (voice-wise)?
It's the changes that make it worthwhile. I'm interested to see what changes we get with Mondo Gecko.

*neatoman* · 07-30-2014, 06:32 AM

But why Mondo Gecko though? Mikey has already established a connection with Leatherhead so just make a bigger part of the show, there are already 15 or so characters that don't seem to serve much purpose and now they're going to introduce Mondo Gecko, a Punk Frog, some Care Bears parodies and two Swamp Thing homages?

CrazySquirrel · 07-30-2014, 08:41 AM

Me. I WANTED MONDO BACK. Hows that for you? He was a fun character and I love the adventures comics. So.... yep I am psyched.

*Shark_Blade* · 07-30-2014, 08:46 AM

I only remember him from the back of a toy box that I glanced. But just based on that, I reckon he's a pretty cool character - the name just have a nice ring to it and I still remember it today. And he's kinda like a surfer dude like Mikey I guess so that's a plus.

Bring it on.

*MrTMNT2012* · 07-30-2014, 08:58 AM

I love Mondo Gecko. He's to Mikey, what Miyamoto was to Leo and Casey Jones to Raph! They need those kinds of characters.

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I only remember him from the back of a toy box that I glanced. But just based on that, I reckon he's a pretty cool character - the name just have a nice ring to it and I still remember it today. And he's kinda like a surfer dude like Mikey I guess so that's a plus.

Bring it on.

Yeah, in the OT he was like a surfer like dude, skateboarder, etc., so he got along with Mikey quite well. It sucked that he wasn't in many episodes. The only thing about OT Mondo Gecko that I dislike is the convoluted Venus-style origin story. Archie's version was a bit better origin wise.

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Originally Posted by neatoman

But why Mondo Gecko though? Mikey has already established a connection with Leatherhead so just make a bigger part of the show, there are already 15 or so characters that don't seem to serve much purpose and now they're going to introduce Mondo Gecko, a Punk Frog, some Care Bears parodies and two Swamp Thing homages?

Well, Leatherhead doesn't strike me as the type who'd be into comic books or skateboarding or other leisurely things that Mikey likes. It's great that he and Leatherhead are friends, but I couldn't see him playing the "best bud" role as far as hobbies and interests go.

*TigerClaw* · 07-30-2014, 09:19 AM

I'm glad that they brought Mondo Gecko back. Mikey needs a BFF sort of like, how Raph and Casey been BFFs for all these years in the comics.

Being the youngest member of the 4, Mikey needs someone he can relate to, and Mondo Gecko is the perfect character for that. They been buddies in the Archies series comics and Fred Wolf series, Until they killed him off and the rest of the Mutanimals near the end of the comics.

*miru* · 07-30-2014, 09:28 AM

Mikey needed somebody to lean on.

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I'm glad that they brought Mondo Gecko back. Mikey needs a BFF sort of like, how Raph and Casey been BFFs for all these years in the comics.

Being the youngest member of the 4, Mikey needs someone he can relate to, and Mondo Gecko is the perfect character for that. They been buddies in the Archies series comics and Fred Wolf series, Until they killed him off and the rest of the Mutanimals near the end of the comics.

You worded this better. I do feel that Mikey needs a good friend outside of his brothers, and I feel that Leo does too. If she hadn't have been mutated, maybe Karai could've filled that role, and I was kind of hoping for it.

*TurtleTitan97* · 07-30-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Me. Once I heard Robbie Rist was voicing him.

^ This.

How about you actually wait till we see the actual character in action before bashing him, neatoman?

*CyberCubed* · 07-30-2014, 11:02 AM

It's almost as if none of you read the Archie comics. Mondo Gecko had a bigger role in the comics than the original show where he was only in 2 episodes.

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It's almost as if none of you read the Archie comics. Mondo Gecko had a bigger role in the comics than the original show where he was only in 2 episodes.

It's been mentioned. I even mentioned it. He was part of the Mutanimals.

*Zulithe* · 07-30-2014, 11:17 AM

What i'll say this this...

I LOVE his new design. So for that reason alone, i'm glad he's back.

But beyond that, we already know that just because a character returns in the Nick series doesn't mean they will be very similar to their previous versions. Just look at so many characters we've already been re-introduced to.

So even if you did not like previous Mondo Gecko, you might like the new version.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-30-2014, 11:18 AM

I would have liked if Mikey had a different friend.....a human one.

but, I'll give Mondo Gecko a try. (but if he starts talking like a 90's skater boy I'm out XD)

*ssjup81* · 07-30-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

I would have liked if Mikey had a different friend.....a human one.

but, I'll give Mondo Gecko a try. (but if he starts talking like a 90's skater boy I'm out XD)

If he started talking like that, I'll lmao over how silly it is. lol

*Cipher* · 07-30-2014, 11:34 AM

I'm down with Gecko. He's got some pretty big legs in the Turtlesverse, mostly with his role in Adventures. He's not a ridiculous character to bring back.

07-30-2014, 03:54 AM	#1
neatoman Emperor Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stockholm Posts: 9,446	Who the hell wanted Mondo Gecko back? Ok so I'm not really one of the people who are mad that they're using too many elements from the Fred Wolf cartoon because there are some neat ideas like Mutagen Man and Metalhead that really never lived up to their potential. But why on earth bring back Mondo Gecko? He's an outdated 90's stereotype, a waste of imagination, he looks like, like... Spoiler: Yeah, like that and "that" was meant to satirise shallow ideas.

07-30-2014, 06:08 AM	#2
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,697	I'm glad they're bringing him back. Just like the other characters, he can be updated to fit this turtleverse. Besides, it would be nice for Mikey to have a friend. Donnie has April, Raph has Casey, Leo has...training... um yeah... Edit: If Karai hadn't have been mutated, I'd say Karai for Leo, but as she is now, probably not, so if he does get introduced into the series, Usagi Yojimbo. Last edited by ssjup81; 07-30-2014 at 09:06 AM.

07-30-2014, 06:28 AM	#5
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,042	And didn't Metalhead never have a personality in the OT? Wasn't Mutagen Man pretty annoying (voice-wise)? It's the changes that make it worthwhile. I'm interested to see what changes we get with Mondo Gecko. __________________ "Shredder, you gotta listen to reason!" - Leonardo "Oh Turtles! Oh Turtles! Chew your gum properly." "If I miss this week's Kirby, heads are gonna roll." - Raphael "The Biosites have almost finished healing my flesh." - Shredder "Because we're takin' the heart and you're goin' to jail!" - Donatello

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MrTMNT2012 Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,512	I love Mondo Gecko. He's to Mikey, what Miyamoto was to Leo and Casey Jones to Raph! They need those kinds of characters. __________________ Fav Quote - 87 Leo: "TURTLES FIGHT WITH HONOUR!" Fav Series - 2012 Nickelodeon Fav Game - Out of the Shadows Fav Comic - IDW Series Fav Movie - Liebesman's TMNT (2014)

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TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 13,816	I'm glad that they brought Mondo Gecko back. Mikey needs a BFF sort of like, how Raph and Casey been BFFs for all these years in the comics. Being the youngest member of the 4, Mikey needs someone he can relate to, and Mondo Gecko is the perfect character for that. They been buddies in the Archies series comics and Fred Wolf series, Until they killed him off and the rest of the Mutanimals near the end of the comics. __________________

07-30-2014, 06:12 AM	#3
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Me. Once I heard Robbie Rist was voicing him.

07-30-2014, 06:32 AM	#6
neatoman Emperor Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Stockholm Posts: 9,446	But why Mondo Gecko though? Mikey has already established a connection with Leatherhead so just make a bigger part of the show, there are already 15 or so characters that don't seem to serve much purpose and now they're going to introduce Mondo Gecko, a Punk Frog, some Care Bears parodies and two Swamp Thing homages?

07-30-2014, 08:41 AM	#7
CrazySquirrel Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 147	Me. I WANTED MONDO BACK. Hows that for you? He was a fun character and I love the adventures comics. So.... yep I am psyched.

07-30-2014, 08:46 AM	#8
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,902	I only remember him from the back of a toy box that I glanced. But just based on that, I reckon he's a pretty cool character - the name just have a nice ring to it and I still remember it today. And he's kinda like a surfer dude like Mikey I guess so that's a plus. Bring it on.

07-30-2014, 09:28 AM	#12
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	Mikey needed somebody to lean on. __________________ Proud Digimon nut.

07-30-2014, 11:02 AM	#15
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,036	It's almost as if none of you read the Archie comics. Mondo Gecko had a bigger role in the comics than the original show where he was only in 2 episodes.

07-30-2014, 11:17 AM	#17
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,005	What i'll say this this... I LOVE his new design. So for that reason alone, i'm glad he's back. But beyond that, we already know that just because a character returns in the Nick series doesn't mean they will be very similar to their previous versions. Just look at so many characters we've already been re-introduced to. So even if you did not like previous Mondo Gecko, you might like the new version.

07-30-2014, 11:18 AM	#18
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	I would have liked if Mikey had a different friend.....a human one. but, I'll give Mondo Gecko a try. (but if he starts talking like a 90's skater boy I'm out XD) __________________

07-30-2014, 11:34 AM	#20
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	I'm down with Gecko. He's got some pretty big legs in the Turtlesverse, mostly with his role in Adventures. He's not a ridiculous character to bring back.