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Rooish

11-06-2008, 09:37 PM

So here's a thought for y'all:

Which Turtle do you think is the all-time most-popular?

I'm not referring to who the most popular Turtle at the Technodrome is (I know that topic has been done to death, although I can't remember who was the most popular and can't be bothered to look back).

But anyway, there's a certain demographic that comes to this board, and I'm wondering what you guys think: out of all the kids who love the NT, and all the adults who loved the OT, and all the adults who loved the old comics, and everyone else, who do you think is the most popular Turtle, ever?

I know this isn't a very scientific way to get the answer ... you'd have to poll the whole TMNT-aware world, but I just want to know people's opinions on the matter. For example, my favourite Turtle is Michelangelo (hence the avatar) but I don't know if I would say he's the most popular ever. I'd have to think on it.

Ninjinister

11-06-2008, 09:45 PM

I'm pretty sure the most popular is Benvenuto, followed by Venus.

Rooish

11-06-2008, 10:03 PM

:roll: It's kind of hard to have any sort of worthwhile discussion on these boards, nowadays ...

Ninjinister

11-06-2008, 10:14 PM

All right, if you don't like my joke answer, my real answer is Raph; because he's the one that seems to have the most fan girls.

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CudleyCowlick

11-06-2008, 10:18 PM

I think most popular ever goes to Mikey. He was certainly my favorite as a kid, and I think there's something to be said for being both the joker of the group and the one with, arguably, the most natural ability. He is the Battle Nexus champ after all.

Rooish

11-06-2008, 10:20 PM

All right, if you don't like my joke answer, my real answer is Raph; because he's the one that seems to have the most fan girls.

[/serious answer]

Naw, it's nothing against your joke answer in particular ... I've just noticed that lately on the boards it's not long before any attempt at discussion derails into jokes or commentary, and it just kind of depresses me because no one seems to care. Although honestly, I know this isn't the most original idea for a discussion.

But I did actually smile at your Benvenuto/Venus comment, I just got touchy because it was the first and only reply.

Trying to figure out who to vote for ...

And yeah, Raphael has the most fangirls, but I think the adult fan base of the TMNT is quite small, and I meant overall, ever, the most popular Ninja Turtle. And I think there were many, many more people who formed an opinion on their favourite Ninja Turtle from the cartoons (kids who like/liked the TMNT in the cartoon medium and none other) and then never took it beyond that. In other words, I think that relatively few people still like the TMNT in adulthood compared to the amount of kid fans there are, and I'm not sure if Raph would be the most popular with millions of kids.

XERO

11-06-2008, 10:20 PM

I always thought it was Michelangelo.

He's my favorite, anyway, so that's double the reason.

As for me being popular, no comment. I've already been down that road with other members in the past who couldn't take a joke.

Ryona

11-06-2008, 10:28 PM

I'd say it's Mikey in the original series, Raph in the first movie, Don in the second movie, and Leo in every other TMNT universe. So ultimately I'd say Leo.

XERO

11-06-2008, 10:35 PM

You know what's funny? In the videogames, I always pick Leo first, then Mike, Don, and finally Raph.

That's always been my official order for them in every aspect.

Masked Ninja

11-06-2008, 10:40 PM

I'd say Mike, too. Kids really loved him because he was the "funny" one. And lots of people my age still like him because they remember liking him as a kid. He may not be tops among most fan fans, but among the much larger set of casual fans/fans as kids, I'd say he would win hands down.

But I'd put Raph at a close second. An overwhelming number of the 13+ set either identify with him or appreciate the complexity of his character. And I know a friend of mine has loved Raph since she saw the 1990 movie as a kid - he's pretty much the coolest Turtle in the film and she can't have been the only one to react that way, either.

Donatello has some casual fans from back in the day on his side, and still a decent number nowadays among more hardcore fans. Also, I'd say his horde of fangirls is second only to Raph's.

Leonardo's fans seems to be the fewest, as he was pretty bossy and one-dimensional in the old 'toon and original movie (not to mention the awful comebacks). People who choose Leo as their favorite have usually either read the comic or seen the 2k3 'toon (or heck, even the 2007 movie, which my friend who hates Leonardo said was his least annoying incarnation, in her opinion). They are fans because they see past the "teacher's pet" and appreciate that he is only trying to improve himself and protect his family, not boss them around and set himself up to be better than them. (Not like he's immune to pride entirely - definitely he can be a jerk sometimes. But the reason he does everything is not to be "better" - it's just that sometimes he feels like the others aren't pulling their weight, especially Raph)

(hence it's obvious I personally lean a little toward Leo... though honestly I kinda go through stages of who is my favorite anyway. Lately it's been Raph, as I dressed up like him for Halloween.)

EDIT: But while I'd say Leo is the least popular overall, I'd agree that among people who have become fans since the 2k3 'toon started, Leo may be on top. After all, this most recent incarnation really made sure that his motivations for doing what he does were clear... heck, he suffered for a whole season from failing to meet his own expectations.

Buslady

11-06-2008, 10:51 PM

ahh come on guys you all know raph is *the* man...

:P

NameGoesHere1066

11-06-2008, 10:52 PM

Raphael hands down. He is th most human and relatable turtle and has all these layers to him. He's rebell, the badass and most people look up and admire those types. He's also the most hard core and delvers when it comes to grit and violence. Why do you think Wolverine from the X-Men is so popular? When I think vintage hard core nija turtles I think Raphael.

Leonardo's fans seems to be the fewest, as he was pretty bossy and one-dimensional in the old 'toon and original movie (not to mention the awful comebacks). People who choose Leo as their favorite have usually either read the comic or seen the 2k3 'toon (or heck, even the 2007 movie, which my friend who hates Leonardo said was his least annoying incarnation, in her opinion). They are fans because they see past the "teacher's pet" and appreciate that he is only trying to improve himself and protect his family, not boss them around and set himself up to be better than them. (Not like he's immune to pride entirely - definitely he can be a jerk sometimes. But the reason he does everything is not to be "better" - it's just that sometimes he feels like the others aren't pulling their weight, especially Raph)

I agree with this. alot of people just don't "get" Leo. What I find cool about his character is that you eighther like him or you hate him. He's that kind of deminsional character.

XERO

11-06-2008, 11:10 PM

Why do you think Wolverine from the X-Men is so popular?

I always thought it was the costume.

Krang

11-07-2008, 01:39 AM

Naw, it's nothing against your joke answer in particular ... I've just noticed that lately on the boards it's not long before any attempt at discussion derails into jokes or commentary, and it just kind of depresses me because no one seems to care.
When you notice that, you're welcome to inform a mod or admin, and we can split the thread for you.

NightwatchersOnlygirl

11-07-2008, 02:48 AM

It's Raphael the Main man is the best

Scandia

11-07-2008, 05:59 AM

Back when the OT was playing on TV with new seasons every year, my guess would have been Michelangelo.

Nowadays, that would be a tougher call. In the Drome, Raphael is very popular. And he's Kevin's favorite. On the other hand, Donatello is Peter's favorite and the newest season is all about him.

I would have expected Leonardo to be much more popular since he's the leader and wears blue. But Boy Scouts are not all that popular I guess.

Guitar_Raph

11-07-2008, 06:12 AM

Though I like bad Turtle Raph when he drives his motorcycle, it's gotta be Mikey all the way.

COMIN OUT OF THEIR SHELLS: Singing & rocked on the guitar (though my TMNT universe has him playing the drums/tympani).

TMNT MOVIE 1: Using cymbals as a weapon.

TMNT MOVIE 3: Sportin super sized trunks.

NEXT MUTATION: The Sewer Hour pirate radio show.

2K3/FAST FORWARD/BTTS: Turtle Titan!!!

Mikey's the coolest!

drasgow

11-07-2008, 06:30 AM

without a doubt michelangelo. i like donatello the best, but most people who watched the cartoon as a kid, or just have a vague idea like the party dude.

Ryona

11-07-2008, 06:51 AM

I would have expected Leonardo to be much more popular since he's the leader and wears blue. But Boy Scouts are not all that popular I guess.

That's the biggest and longest running problem with Leo because he's not originally like that.
In the Mirage comics, Leo is far from being a boy scout. I'd say he's more like Batman, only without the hesitation to kill.

Anyway, you make a good point. Leo only had as many fans as he did in the old days because he has those shining qualities... He's the leader, the one with swords, and the one who wears blue. I think if it wasn't for those aspects, he'd have alot fewer fans because oldschool Leo's personality was definetly lacking. The writers used his authoritive rank to define him while the other turtles had real personality.

NameGoesHere1066

11-07-2008, 02:10 PM

Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

11-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Probably Michelangelo. He acted most like a kid so he was popular among kids.

Evenstar227

11-07-2008, 03:12 PM

I would say Michelangelo is the most all-around popular Turtle, based on OT. Wasn't he the one in that Cartoon All-Star thingie? And when I was a kid I had a TMNT skateboard with Mikey on it. Trust me, if it came in the Raph variety I would've had that (maybe it did and my store just didn't have it, I dunno for sure).

A close 2nd would be Raphael, but that would be more for people familiar with the Turtles outside of OT.

Off topic: To answer your Q, NamesGoesHere1066, I do like OT Leo. Leo is actually the Turtle whose personality most closely matches my own. I'm the oldest of 8 kids, so I identify w/him trying to watch out for the others and keep them in line. Perhaps that's why I like Raph so much, b/c he's so opposite from me!

TheUltimateShredhead

11-07-2008, 03:43 PM

Im pretty certain it's michelangelo. After all he was the one turtle from the bunch portrayed in the Cartoons all-stars to the rescue film:ohwell:

Rooish

11-07-2008, 03:59 PM

Finally I caved and voted for Michelangelo--or rather, Michaelangelo, because under that name he gained the most popularity. I'm nonetheless aware that I might have a bias to vote for my favourite Turtle, and this might apply to everyone (well except that Mike seems to be leading right now, and I'm pretty sure he's not the most popular among Drome members).

I think he's most popular with kids in both cartoon versions (despite them being so radically different). I mean whenever I talk to anyone about the Ninja Turtles, most of them only know it from the old toon, and they usually only really remember Michaelangelo, and they liked him best.

Second-most popular I'd say is Leo. This is because I think he and Raph are probably close to equally popular among comic fans only (they got the most focus through all of Volume 1 Mirage... ahh, the eternal divide of Leo and Raph fans). But in the cartoon mediums I'm guessing Leo appeals/appealed to more kids than Raph does/did.

In both cartoons, I'd guess the second-most popular Turtle is Leo ... he's a straight-shooter and a caring guy and I think kids like that. NameGoesHere1066, I really do like OT Leo now ... he wasn't just a goody-two-shoes and responsible but actually good-hearted and thoughtful and the same can't always be said of Donatello and Raphael. That being said, as a kid I hated Leo. But that is probably because he was my brother's favourite and we had major sibling rivalry.

Then Raph, because of his comic/movie popularity, and poor Don last. Although here on the Drome those two seem to be the most popular.

You know what's funny? In the videogames, I always pick Leo first, then Mike, Don, and finally Raph.

Heh, not surprising! Probably because that's how they're listed in the movies and the first comic, and in the video games themselves, no? (Although in the OT it was Don, Raph, Leo, Mike, right? And in the new toon it's Mikey, Don, Raph, Leo. I think).

When you notice that, you're welcome to inform a mod or admin, and we can split the thread for you.

Thanks Krang, sounds much more effective than complaining after all! But I did overreact.

Sage Ninja

11-07-2008, 03:59 PM

I'm gonna vote for Raph since he has an insane amount of fans. Raphal fans seem to out number fans of any other turtle from like ten to one it seems.

Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

11-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Who was most popular from April 1984-November 1987, the before the 1987 cartoon and the 1984 Mirage comics were the only TMNT version?

triplexxx

11-07-2008, 06:30 PM

But the reason he does everything is not to be "better" - it's just that sometimes he feels like the others aren't pulling their weight, especially RaphNot to say I think any lower of Leonardo than I do the others, but if he really does think that way about his brothers, I'd at most say he's presumptious.I really do like OT Leo now ... he wasn't just a goody-two-shoes and responsible but actually good-hearted and thoughtful and the same can't always be said of Donatello and Raphael.What do you mean, sure it can, especially with Donatello since he's obligated to be in top shape physically and mentally.

Rooish

11-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Who was most popular from April 1984-November 1987, the before the 1987 cartoon and the 1984 Mirage comics were the only TMNT version?

Good question, I would guess either Leo or Raph because at first, Leo did all the speaking for the team and Raph did all the wild and outrageous stuff ... they just had more screen time.

What do you mean, sure it can, especially with Donatello since he's obligated to be in top shape physically and mentally.

Just my personal opinion. Goody-two-shoes or not, I think OT Leonardo is more caring and sympathetic than OT Don or Raph, both of whom were slightly miserly at times. I mean, even though he always wanted to do the "right" thing, it seemed genuine.

triplexxx

11-07-2008, 11:00 PM

Just my personal opinion. Goody-two-shoes or not, I think OT Leonardo is more caring and sympathetic than OT Don or Raph, both of whom were slightly miserly at times. I mean, even though he always wanted to do the "right" thing, it seemed genuine.Well if by miserly you mean ungenerous, I guess that explains why they just like Leonardo put their lives on the line to be heroes as often as he did. And like I mentioned in Donatello's case, when you're supposed to be a first-class ninja as well as a first-class scientist at the same time, considering how stressful that sounds, makes it a little hard for one to be sympathetic. Don't get me wrong, i'm not disdaining your opinion, nor am I saying there's anything wrong with Leonardo wanting to do the right thing always, I'm just saying the others were willing to do the right thing just as often.

Ryona

11-11-2008, 12:43 AM

blasphemy! Leonardo rocks in every version! Mirage Leo is as you have stated the coolest version of him ( BTW linkening him to Batman ois a great comparsen) but that could be said of all the turtles, but OT Leonardo was cool too. As far as animated versions go NT Leonardo is my favorite but I don't get all the hate for OT Leo. Sometimes I think I'm the only one who actually likes OT Leo. :( **huggles OT Leo plushie**

I want to see a show of hands here, who likes OT Leo?

Oh believe me, I love oldschool Leo. Oldschool Leo is what made me a fan of him, though I do admit, as a child, I was initially drawn to him because he's "the blue one with the swords". BUT I did enjoy his heroic personality. I think of the four, Leo had a true hero mentality where he saw himself and his bros as epic heroes saving the world.. where as Don, Raph, and Mikey viewed themselves as just glorified thug-bashers.
So that's what I really liked about oldschool Leo. His enthusiasm and passion of being a hero. Saving the reporter... Saving the world.

That said, I really do think the writers could have done more with his personality. One problem is that Leo spoke the least in the series, which is just not right because Mirage Leo by contrast is the most vocal one of the four.

triplexxx

11-11-2008, 12:55 AM

I think of the four, Leo had a true hero mentality where he saw himself and his bros as epic heroes saving the world.. where as Don, Raph, and Mikey viewed themselves as just glorified thug-bashers.Well, with all respect, a bit of a vulgar and faulty generalization if you ask me. Just because Leonardo made most of the heroic speeches doesn't mean he's any more a righteous hero than the others. All four of their actions are all for the same purpose of saving people, and actions speak louder than words.

Ryona

11-11-2008, 01:08 AM

Well, with all respect, a bit of a vulgar and faulty generalization if you ask me. Just because Leonardo made most of the heroic speeches doesn't mean he's any more a righteous hero than the others. All four of their actions are all for the same purpose of saving people, and actions speak louder than words.

I believe you missunderstood me. And how is what I said "vulgar"? That was just plain odd.

Anyway, I by no means was implying that Leo is more of a hero than his bros. I'm just saying that of the four, Leo felt like a superhero where as his brothers saw themselves as being the right people for the job, doing what they can do, then going back to watching Godzilla on tv. Leo seemed to always have the hero mentality, even in his leisure time.

Basicly, it's like how Mikey in the 2k3 series felt like a superhero where as his bros felt like they were just the right people for the right job. Nothing more.

triplexxx

11-11-2008, 01:19 AM

I believe you missunderstood me. And how is what I said "vulgar"? That was just plain odd.

Anyway, I by no means was implying that Leo is more of a hero than his bros. I'm just saying that of the four, Leo felt like a superhero where as his brothers saw themselves as being the right people for the job, doing what they can do, then going back to watching Godzilla on tv. Leo seemed to always have the hero mentality, even in his leisure time.

Basicly, it's like how Mikey in the 2k3 series felt like a superhero where as his bros felt like they were just the right people for the right job. Nothing more.The term "vulgar generalization"...I heard that somewhere before; it was just another way of saying a bad generalization. I was just thinking of the term you used, "glorified thug-bashers", and one of the defintions for "glorified" being "to be or seem more glorious or excellent than is actually the case", I thought it implied the other turtles were less noble in their intentions as fighters, and I was objecting. But like you said that's not what you meant, so I was mistaken.

Ryona

11-11-2008, 01:30 AM

"Glorified" tends to mean "more", "above normal", "new level", "better than average", "great", and so on.
So basicly I was saying that Don, Raph, and Mikey saw themselves more as vigilantes where as Leo saw them all as true-blue renowned heroes.

triplexxx

11-11-2008, 01:43 AM

Well, just to clarify, and I mentioned this in a thread I created, a vigilante and a hero are basically the same thing. A vigilante is a "type" of hero.
And there's really only two types: vigilante & member of the police/military.
A vigilante simply means being a hero without government authorization. And a vigilante can be as true-blue as a member of the force, just depends on their methods; in the turtles case, their probably more true-blue than the police since they seem to do a lot more than them and for a city that doesn't pay or even thank them.

Ryona

11-11-2008, 01:54 AM

Point taken. I was just trying to explain myself. I do hope you got my point as well.

triplexxx

11-11-2008, 01:56 AM

Point taken. I was just trying to explain myself. I do hope you got my point as well.Yeah, I got it.

Rooish

11-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Well if by miserly you mean ungenerous, I guess that explains why they just like Leonardo put their lives on the line to be heroes as often as he did. And like I mentioned in Donatello's case, when you're supposed to be a first-class ninja as well as a first-class scientist at the same time, considering how stressful that sounds, makes it a little hard for one to be sympathetic. Don't get me wrong, i'm not disdaining your opinion, nor am I saying there's anything wrong with Leonardo wanting to do the right thing always, I'm just saying the others were willing to do the right thing just as often.

This is true. Don is pretty phenomenal that way. I was just trying to show why kids might have been more attracted to Leo's personality.

cMac44111

11-11-2008, 02:54 PM

I voted for Mikey. He embodied what the Turtles were in the OT. Always makes the most jokes in every incarnation, and I think is the most charismatic. Even in the NT I think he's the most popular, why do you think he had most of the spotlight when FF came out? Because he was in his element, and kids wanted to see the wackiness in that season.

Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

11-11-2008, 05:13 PM

Also recall that Michelangelo was in that anti-drugs show.

Rooish

11-11-2008, 09:00 PM

That said, I really do think the writers could have done more with his personality. One problem is that Leo spoke the least in the series, which is just not right because Mirage Leo by contrast is the most vocal one of the four.

Yeah, I noticed that too! In the comics Leo is always speaking for the team and interacting with the allies they make. I really like Mirage Leo. The others are much quieter ... hell Mike might be the quietest one, at least in the most important Mirage issues.

Also recall that Michelangelo was in that anti-drugs show.

Yeah, it's pretty likely he was the most popular Turtle in the OT. I just am curious about whether that translates into most popular ever.

But he seems to be ahead in the polls!

Sage Ninja

11-12-2008, 02:05 AM

I still say that Raphael appears to be the most popular over-all turtle in the franchise. OT Mike's popularity seems to be just isolated to the classic series, since in just about every other medium every one thinks he's frightfully annoying. :( :cry:

And how can any one say that OT Leonardo didn't get enough lines? He was always the one making those dramatic speeches and having all the cool defiant responces to the bad guy banter. My favorite OT Leo quote has gotta be:

"we'd rather drop our bodies"

all cool and calm, in responce to drop their weapons or be shot! :o And then he just casually drives the turtle van off a bridge. :o I remember thinking that was so badass when I was a kid.

The area OT Leonardo got shafted in dialogue was in making smartass quips or jokes. Which the other turtles (and every one else) where much more capable of doing. Case in point:

Shredder: you turtles are so predicable!

Leonardo: (dramatically) so are you Shredder!

Raphael:..."so are you Shredder" Leonardo leave the snappy come backs to some one else, ok.

:lol::lol::lol:

Rooish

11-14-2008, 03:15 PM

My favorite OT Leo quote has gotta be:

"we'd rather drop our bodies"

all cool and calm, in responce to drop their weapons or be shot! :o And then he just casually drives the turtle van off a bridge. :o I remember thinking that was so badass when I was a kid.

The area OT Leonardo got shafted in dialogue was in making smartass quips or jokes. Which the other turtles (and every one else) where much more capable of doing. Case in point:

Shredder: you turtles are so predicable!

Leonardo: (dramatically) so are you Shredder!

Raphael:..."so are you Shredder" Leonardo leave the snappy come backs to some one else, ok.

Okay I just laughed for a long time there. :D Which episodes are these? Especially the "We'd rather drop our bodies." Wow, that seems pretty dramatic!

Somehow I get really bored watching the OT except when the Turtles are onscreen, so it's been hard for me to get into re-watching the OT. There are so many episodes, but at least in each episode there's usually a cute shining moment for one Turtle or another.

The reason why I feel OT Leo was shafted in terms of lines is because all he seemed to say were those heroic one-liners! He didn't participate in too much dialogue (at least in my opinion)... but then again, quite a lot of the OT is one-liners ...

Evenstar227

11-14-2008, 04:31 PM

Okay I just laughed for a long time there. :D Which episodes are these? Especially the "We'd rather drop our bodies." Wow, that seems pretty dramatic!

The dropping bodies quote is from "New York's Shiniest", with REX-1 the robo-cop.

Rooish

11-14-2008, 07:26 PM

Hm, yeah, you're right. Leo was pretty bad-ass in that one! Cool stuff. I was under the impression that in a lot of episodes, he didn't talk too much. This one was pretty equal, though.

shuriken

11-14-2008, 08:49 PM

Jester

11-14-2008, 08:58 PM

Wingnut

11-14-2008, 09:11 PM

I will always be partial to Donnie, but Mikey is the most popular.

Mikey wields the chucks...everyone enjoys watching a beat down when those are used.

Rooish

11-15-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm gonna Mikey, despite my Raphie-fanboy status, thought maybe that's just with kids. I think more kids in the 80-90's related to the OT Mikey than any other Turtle, same with the new series. Mikey is the most childlike, and thus the kids liked him most...then again as a kid I loved Raph's sardonic wit...so what do I know.

See I find that pretty impressive. As a kid, I don't think I was sharp enough for Raph's sardonic wit... well at least not for the first few years I watched it (I was one year old when it came out!).

thebrownranger

11-15-2008, 05:24 PM

Most popular definitely goes to Mikey. People remember ninja turtles as only being a funny kids cartoon in late 80's and 90's. I remember asking people which turtle was their favorite, and all I got was, "oh I like that ralphy guy." :)

raphael88

11-16-2008, 01:10 AM

Mikey was for sure the most popular in the old toon, and the old toon is the most popular tmnt show, so Mikey. Raphael is the second most popular due to the movies, and Leonardo third because he has swords.

Jelly Bean

11-16-2008, 10:42 PM

Definately Raph, he seems to be the first turtle any one thinks about when I ask them about the turtles.

Jester

11-16-2008, 11:42 PM

Maybe it's because he's the only one to retain the original red mask. :P

Ryona

11-17-2008, 04:17 AM

The funny thing about Raph is that everyone I know say he's awesome in the 80s series and a real dickhead in all the other versions. :lol:

Jester

11-17-2008, 07:38 AM

shuriken

11-17-2008, 10:23 PM

Mikey is owning all. Oh Donnie, you un-popular bastard.:(

Ryona

11-17-2008, 10:51 PM

You must mean everyone you know, who isn't a Raph fan because I'm sure we'd all say we like Raph in any form. I know I do. OT Raph was just the Raph that got me started, thanks to Rob Paulsen's preference.

They're not all Raph fans but there are two I know who grew up watching the original series and telling me that Raph was always their favorite. But when I ask them what they think of him in the movies and 2003 series, they're like "Ehh... He's not funny anymore. He just seems to be a dick now."
Though, they're not fans of the 2k3 series anyway, so I guess you could say their opinion is biased in favor of the original series.

Mikey is owning all. Oh Donnie, you un-popular bastard.:(

I've actually noticed that Don has way more fans among adults than kids. So sure, for a franchise that is directed towards kids, Don wouldn't be as popular as the other three. But among adults, Don is VERY popular.

Machias Banshee

11-17-2008, 11:41 PM

When I was younger, I always considered Mike the most popular, but now that I'm getting older... I'm liking Don a bit more. I would say there was an Effort to make Leo the popular one with this series, but Mike's still taking up much of that spotlight anyways...

personal view.

Jester

11-17-2008, 11:45 PM

Donnie's my second favorite turtle now (a place once reserved for Mikey, who is now my least favorite.) and it's a very close second. I've even gone back to the movies and original series and fallen in love with those Donnies too.

raphael88

11-18-2008, 02:40 AM

Am the only one here who like NT Raph and movies Raph more than OT Raph?

Ryona

11-18-2008, 05:00 PM

Am the only one here who like NT Raph and movies Raph more than OT Raph?

Yes. Yes you are.

Well, probably not, but I can see the big appeal to Raph in the original series. He's a pretty slick and witty fella. The kinda guy you can hang with without worrying that he's going to go all emo and PMS all over you like all the other versions of Raph.

Sage Ninja

11-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Buslady

11-18-2008, 07:01 PM

Am the only one here who like NT Raph and movies Raph more than OT Raph?

Eh, no...I'm a huge fan of Raph in TMNT1 - he is much different from 2 & 3, to me he is separate from those versions.

Jester

11-18-2008, 07:23 PM

OT Raph is the Raph that made me a fan, but I like NT and Ninja Turtles 1 Raph too.

NightwatchersOnlygirl

11-19-2008, 02:55 PM

I'm a fan the new toon Raph

Eiko

11-19-2008, 05:48 PM

i prefer Donatello he is pretty cool .

shuriken

11-28-2008, 10:56 PM

My fave is Donnie as well. I would have really thought that Leo would be up there but Mikey is still on top of the poll.

NameGoesHere1066

11-28-2008, 11:01 PM

Mikey is only on top because of his orginal toon persona was such a hit. Any popularity Mike's character gets outside of the orginal comics in the media is a hold over of the ot Mike's charisma since most people think NT Mike and CGI Mike are lame or to childish to relate to or annoying.

Shred Head

11-29-2008, 11:28 PM

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I'm noticing alot of people here saying that Mike was their favorite as a kid but has grown out of him and now likes some one else or favor another turtle more now. :(

Does any one here still like Michaelangelo on his own merits as an adult?

I still do its mostly do to the fact that I'm alot alike Michaelangelo I'm the youngest in my family and my personality is more like his (Or so I'm told) and I have alot of the same intrests. Although I can understand how people could grow out of him its not like anyone was willing to do anything really cool with him since the Old Toon. That and since Fast Forward happened Mikey has been written terribly and the CGI movie Mikey wasn't really cool I mean he wasn't the main focase of the other movies but he atleast always got some really qoutable lines the new movie didn't even do that.