Do you think nunchucks should stay as Michelangelo's choice of primary weapon.

*PApagreg* · 11-25-2019, 12:57 PM

After 2k12 and Rise, I personally think that his primary weapons should be along the lines of the Kusari-fundo and Kusarigama. I mean nunchucks are cool but I think you can get more out of the mentioned weapons like capturing, trapping and grappling also they are a lot more ninja too, so thoughts.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 11-25-2019, 02:41 PM

I think so, especially in showdowns with Shredder or missions to the Technodrome. Donatello should also use naginata.

Maybe Donatello and Michelangelo could carry bo and nunchuks for simplier missions, like beating up Purple Dragons on the Manhattan streets, as a tribute to earlier missions.

*Andrew NDB* · 11-25-2019, 03:21 PM

Any kind of discussion about "should we take away Mikey's nunchuks?" makes me think of when the censors did that for us in the second movie and cartoon and so on.

So... "hard no" from me.

*IMJ* · 11-25-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Any kind of discussion about "should we take away Mikey's nunchuks?" makes me think of when the censors did that for us in the second movie and cartoon and so on.

So... "hard no" from me.

This exactly.

*IndigoErth* · 11-25-2019, 03:44 PM

No. But an additional backup weapon would be fine, esp if it offers a bit different utility.

Why not, makes sense to have other tools in the arsenal, for all of them. Leo himself aught to also at least carry a tanto for situations where katana-length blades don't have enough space to be used effectively enough, or need the more stabby aspect of them. For Mikey I think the Kusarigama would add more for him and having a blade on it would be useful when he needs to do more than give an enemy a concussion or skull fracture, esp if his own life is at serious imminent risk. A bladed sickle... that could be kinda nasty caught across a neck if need be...

Keep the nunchucks as the main though.

*Candy Kappa* · 11-25-2019, 03:59 PM

Mikey should have a real weapon like kusaigama, kusari-fundo or kyoketsu-shoge and not a hand-to-eye coordinator tool that's only been popularized due to Bruce Lee.

It's nothing about "censorship", but two batons with a chord for grappling implement isn't fancy enough for TV. So they'll always be portrayed with the dance tricking stuff instead of real combat. And dual-wielding nunchaku is just silly as it ruins any usefulness a nunchaku would have when used as a flail.

*Andrew NDB* · 11-25-2019, 04:54 PM

Why not a san setsu kon nunchaku?

*Candy Kappa* · 11-25-2019, 05:48 PM

A sansetsukon is a better weapon then a nunchaku, but I don't think it'll fill in for the trope the nunchaku does in media, being very spinny and thwirly.

I doubt Mikey's fighting style would be changed in media cause spinning, flailing and whipping is cool. Just look at the over use of spinning weapons in 2k3

I think a chain/rope weapon would suit Mikey better. I could see a lot of fun usages for a kyoketsu-shoge, especially with trapping and grappling enemies and the use with the two-bladed dagger.

And the Kama that came with the 88 Turtle figures was more in design with the kyoketsu-shoge, so throwback there.

*PApagreg* · 11-25-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Why not a san setsu kon nunchaku?

https://i.ibb.co/TvSXvt2/sanset.jpg

Well considering it's just nunchucks with an extra bar and it doesn't do the things a kusarigama or a kusari-fundo does, naw dog

Dejablue · 11-27-2019, 12:13 AM

In 2012 didn't his chucks also act like kusarigama with a retractable blade and extendable chain?

Just do that again.

*Prowler* · 11-27-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Any kind of discussion about "should we take away Mikey's nunchuks?" makes me think of when the censors did that for us in the second movie and cartoon and so on.

So... "hard no" from me.

First of all, this.

Second, there's a lot of problems with how Michelangelo has been characterised in TMNT media outside of Mirage, and changing his primary weapon isn't gonna improve him at all. In fact, I'd say it's the best part about him. Nunchucks are pretty cool and are the reason why I usually go with Mikey in Turtles in Time.

*pferreira* · 11-27-2019, 02:47 PM

They gave Mikey a grappling hook and look at how much the fans loved that.

*PApagreg* · 11-27-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pferreira

They gave Mikey a grappling hook and look at how much the fans loved that.

So just do the same thing over and over again and completely disregard things that technically makes more sense(seriously dual weilding nunchunks aren't really that versatile compared to sais, swords, and even a Bo staff) because the fans will get mad

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Nunchucks are pretty cool and are the reason why I usually go with Mikey in Turtles in Time.

Nunchunks haven't been cool for like a decade plus Mikey can do something like this with the mentioned weapons.

*pferreira* · 11-27-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

So just do the same thing over and over again and completely disregard things that technically makes more sense(seriously dual weilding nunchunks aren't really that versatile compared to sais, swords, and even a Bo staff) because the fans will get mad

I personally...didn't mind the grappling hook...(runs away).

*MikeandRaph87* · 11-27-2019, 04:52 PM

Yes, it was silly to bend to the trend in 1990 when blades and sais are sharp. Grapple hook as a primary resource not a primary weapon.

There should be a poll added to the initial post.

*sdp* · 11-27-2019, 07:13 PM

When did nunchuks stop being cool?

Also I remember the controversy after the first picture of tmnt 2011 snowed Mikey with a different weapon. They had to do damage control that it was temporary upgrade to be used occasionally

*Prowler* · 11-29-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

So just do the same thing over and over again and completely disregard things that technically makes more sense(seriously dual weilding nunchunks aren't really that versatile compared to sais, swords, and even a Bo staff) because the fans will get mad

Nunchunks haven't been cool for like a decade plus Mikey can do something like this with the mentioned weapons.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/43/70...3402f30ac1.gif

Nunchunks aren't cool ...as opposed to katanas, wooden bos and sais? By that logic shouldn't they just say "**** it" and use guns instead? After all being a ninja is also pretty outdated these days, isn't it?

*PApagreg* · 11-29-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Nunchunks aren't cool ...as opposed to katanas, wooden bos and sais? By that logic shouldn't they just say "**** it" and use guns instead? After all being a ninja is also pretty outdated these days, isn't it?

Said cool not practical and there are tons of new characters who still use katanas.

*Prowler* · 11-30-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

Said cool not practical and there are tons of new characters who still use katanas.

But what exactly makes nunchucks uncool? I don't think that's hurting Michelangelo's popularity at all. He's the most popular Turtle. Last time someone thought something about TMNT was uncool/outdated, Cowabunga was replaced with Booyakasha. And I'd rather not have that again.

Michelangelo has hardly been tolerable since like 1991, but his weapon of choice is definitely not the problem.

*Donnie* · 12-04-2019, 02:48 PM

Michelangelo uses the nunchucks. Period. They were always the coolest weapon of the four to me.

11-25-2019, 12:57 PM	#1
PApagreg Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1,828	Do you think nunchucks should stay as Michelangelo's choice of primary weapon. After 2k12 and Rise, I personally think that his primary weapons should be along the lines of the Kusari-fundo and Kusarigama. I mean nunchucks are cool but I think you can get more out of the mentioned weapons like capturing, trapping and grappling also they are a lot more ninja too, so thoughts. __________________

11-25-2019, 03:21 PM	#3
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,274	Any kind of discussion about "should we take away Mikey's nunchuks?" makes me think of when the censors did that for us in the second movie and cartoon and so on. So... "hard no" from me. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

11-25-2019, 03:44 PM	#5
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,242	No. But an additional backup weapon would be fine, esp if it offers a bit different utility. Why not, makes sense to have other tools in the arsenal, for all of them. Leo himself aught to also at least carry a tanto for situations where katana-length blades don't have enough space to be used effectively enough, or need the more stabby aspect of them. For Mikey I think the Kusarigama would add more for him and having a blade on it would be useful when he needs to do more than give an enemy a concussion or skull fracture, esp if his own life is at serious imminent risk. A bladed sickle... that could be kinda nasty caught across a neck if need be... Keep the nunchucks as the main though. Last edited by IndigoErth; 11-25-2019 at 04:03 PM.

11-25-2019, 03:59 PM	#6
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Mikey should have a real weapon like kusaigama, kusari-fundo or kyoketsu-shoge and not a hand-to-eye coordinator tool that's only been popularized due to Bruce Lee. It's nothing about "censorship", but two batons with a chord for grappling implement isn't fancy enough for TV. So they'll always be portrayed with the dance tricking stuff instead of real combat. And dual-wielding nunchaku is just silly as it ruins any usefulness a nunchaku would have when used as a flail. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

11-25-2019, 04:54 PM	#7
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,274	Why not a san setsu kon nunchaku? __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

11-25-2019, 02:41 PM	#2
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,155	I think so, especially in showdowns with Shredder or missions to the Technodrome. Donatello should also use naginata. Maybe Donatello and Michelangelo could carry bo and nunchuks for simplier missions, like beating up Purple Dragons on the Manhattan streets, as a tribute to earlier missions.

11-25-2019, 05:48 PM	#8
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	A sansetsukon is a better weapon then a nunchaku, but I don't think it'll fill in for the trope the nunchaku does in media, being very spinny and thwirly. I doubt Mikey's fighting style would be changed in media cause spinning, flailing and whipping is cool. Just look at the over use of spinning weapons in 2k3 I think a chain/rope weapon would suit Mikey better. I could see a lot of fun usages for a kyoketsu-shoge, especially with trapping and grappling enemies and the use with the two-bladed dagger. And the Kama that came with the 88 Turtle figures was more in design with the kyoketsu-shoge, so throwback there. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

11-27-2019, 12:13 AM	#10
Dejablue Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the USA Posts: 637	In 2012 didn't his chucks also act like kusarigama with a retractable blade and extendable chain? Just do that again. __________________ ^^^^ SHELLHEADS Inc.- A TMNT Discord!

11-27-2019, 02:47 PM	#12
pferreira Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,514	They gave Mikey a grappling hook and look at how much the fans loved that.

11-27-2019, 04:52 PM	#15
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,134	Yes, it was silly to bend to the trend in 1990 when blades and sais are sharp. Grapple hook as a primary resource not a primary weapon. There should be a poll added to the initial post. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

11-27-2019, 07:13 PM	#16
sdp Megan Fox = April Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 9,999	When did nunchuks stop being cool? Also I remember the controversy after the first picture of tmnt 2011 snowed Mikey with a different weapon. They had to do damage control that it was temporary upgrade to be used occasionally

12-04-2019, 02:48 PM	#20
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,240	Michelangelo uses the nunchucks. Period. They were always the coolest weapon of the four to me.