All reds? or various colors?

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

Do u like the TMNT in all red? or various colors bandanna's,pade etc?

I always liked the different colors...just me.

[sdp]

Four Raphs? I pass. Red bandannas are not any more 'realistic'.

[Powder]

I like my comics red, that much I can say with certainty. As for everything else, it depends on tone. A dark cartoon/film would be great with red masks, but the more humor based turtle media is better suited in varied colors. Can't say I like one better than the other as a whole, but rather for different things. I grew up on the colors, but my favorite medium is the comics... So, that's the best I can do.

[Donnie]

Four Raphs? I pass. Red bandannas are not any more 'realistic'.

I agree that all red doesn't make the Turtles more realistic. Actually, I think it is less realistic - if they are humanoid creatures that are teenagers, it is likely that they would want to be different looking from one another to establish identity that goes beyond a weapon of choice.

I prefer colored.

[Revan]

Four Raphs? I pass. Red bandannas are not any more 'realistic'.

Realistic... no

But I think it makes more sense logically. Or about as much sense as wearing bandanas over your eyes can be. Actually a ninja wearing any kind of bright coloring seems stupid to me simply from a stealth standpoint. However, considering they are all of the same clan, a certain uniformity seems more likely than multicolor bandanas.

I like the red bandana. It represents the medium I most enjoy about the franchise.

[Andrew NDB]

I'll save time and paraphrase what I posted on the IDW forums:

There is no sense in the TMNT having different colored bandannas. None. I don't say this as a Mirage purist, I strictly say this out of logic and good sense. I mean, hell, give them all BLACK bandannas (or no bandannas) if you must, but whatever they should be adorned with it should not be rainbow/mood-colored ones. Unless the TMNT universe in question will be so drastically different from the Mirage universe that the TMNT are no longer a ninja clan (I'm actually a supporter of the "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" title for the rainbow-bandannaed TMNT... as they're not ninjas in that and the storylines in those basically make them nonsense superheroes or vigilantes or something equally rubbish), ninja clans have one color (or no color at all). As soon as you enter into account a ninja clan with members all picking different mood-colors for their bandannas to make metrosexual fashion statements or to say, "I'm different!" then the whole thing becomes a sham. I don't want the TMNT to be a sham, do you?

"But I have trouble telling them apart when they don't have different colored bandannas!!!"

#1: A lot can be achieved in artistic variation of the Turtles in body types, facial features, and even skin tones (though varying the skin colors too much becomes odd when it's too drastic... they're all supposed to be red-earred sliders and brothers, and it's not like you'd ever see a brown red-earred slider come out of one egg and a forest green red-earred slider come out of the one next to it). And it's not often that you see a Turtle without his trademark weapon anyway.
#2: It's possible you're a moron. Sorry.

"But in all the TMNT spinoff universes they have different colored bandannas!!!"

#1: Now with IDW that's no longer the case, is it?
#2: It's neither the source material's (in which they all wore red) fault or any reflection on the source material.
#3: The spinoff universes are geared for little kids and otherwise had to be toy conscious (you know, "buy me the blue one, Mommy!" and this whole kind of New Kids on the Block-esque deal where little girls can bond/fawn over the one that best suits their mood, etc.)... so why support commercialism, when it's contrary to the spirit of what you're following?

"Aw, c'mooon, guys... I really, really, really liked the children's cartoons when I was like 6 and to me Leo will always be blue, Mikey orange, and Donnie purple!!!"

#1: You can get all of those cartoons on DVD and rekindle the sanctity of your childhood at your leisure.
#2: Chances are if you're on this forum you're already out of the target audience/demographic for TMNT in the mass media, whether you're talking about movies or new cartoons or whatever. The new generation of toddlers and little kids do not care about your childhood -- why should they?

"Who CARES what color their bandannas are?!?"

You should. That is, if you don't want your TMNT to be a sham.

[Donnie]

You should. That is, if you don't want your TMNT to be a sham.

I appreciate your fervor, but I'd wager that is an opinion. I also think you have some great points. Although I think you are slightly demonizing the fans that prefer colored bandannas by associating them with the kiddies in every breath, or blaming this preference on nostalgia for the OT.

It's not wrong to imagine teenagers would want to be different and stand out from one another, especially when you're 4 brothers living together. Colored bandannas would be a nice outlet for that, and a good teenage story line. When the TMNT are older, I could totally see them ditching the colors for all red. It is more mature, there is no debating that point.

Of course, all that is just hypothetical as we all know which route the creators went. I do like all red, don't get me wrong. It's just that I can see colored bandannas working as well, especially during the "teenage" years.

Revan, good points, but I must say - is it anymore stealthy to wear red than say, dark purple? If we're arguing steath, then they really should just be wearing black bandannas.

[Andrew NDB]

It's just that I can see colored bandannas working as well, especially during the "teenage" years.

At the prime of their training, the height of their clan? That's the period of time that would make the least amount of sense. After their clan fulfills its "company charter" (i.e., killing Shredder) and it kind of falls apart... that's when it might begin to enter into the realm of, "OK, I guess it'd maybe make sense if they started wearing other colors."

[ABrown]

I'm ok with either one. But I guess I'll go with the colors just because it's what I'm used to.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Is it anymore stealthy to wear red than say, dark purple? If we're arguing steath, then they really should just be wearing black bandannas.

Knowing you... you'd probably be thrilled if they ALL wore dark purple :tlol:

[kool75uk1]

I prefer all red:tsmile: and find the TMNT with colored bandannas to cheesy. Cowabunga dude:roll:

[Spitfire]

I support Andrew's ninja clan statement. People who are super into the colored headbands are either avid OT fans or never picked a favorite turtles based off anything but color. I think most kids did that. I like the turtles for their personalities and telling them apart with red headbands would be even easier in a cartoon or movie because their voice would give them away.

[ToTheNines]

Red all the way. I don't mind the colored bandanas, but they look awfully goofy sometimes when I really look at them.

[LeoNerdo]

I don't have much preference either way. They're all green (my favorite color). I voted for the different colors. :trazz:

[Samhain]

RED RED RED. It makes more sense to have some uniformity in the group. Plus it makes them look more badass, IMO. Though, black wouldn't have been a bad choice either.

[1984TMNT]

If there was a "both" option, I'd choose that. I love both for various reasons.I fell in love with the TMNT as a kid watching the original toon, so colors always will be my first love for the guys. That said, I LOVE all red and think it makes sense for a lot of reasons. Overall, I think they look more menacing in red.

[Logan]

I'm for all-red. I like the uniformity of it and I think it represents the whole clan and togetherness well.

On a side note, wasn't it Kevin and Peter who came up with the turtles' colors?

[Powder]

On a side note, wasn't it Kevin and Peter who came up with the turtles' colors?

Yes, at the behest of Playmates who refused to do a toy/tv deal without that change.

[junkboy]

Red for me. No Ifs or Buts as The Joker says at Arkham Asylum video game.

[Revan]

Revan, good points, but I must say - is it anymore stealthy to wear red than say, dark purple? If we're arguing steath, then they really should just be wearing black bandannas.

You're absolutely right imo. I for all one color regardless. I think I just like red because it's all I know and it reminds me of entertaining ninja turtle comics. Black or grey might be more practical. Then again, why the frig do they even need bandanas?

[junkboy]

why the frig do they even need bandanas?


They look cool i guess. Espacially when the wind waves the bandanas.
Just like Usagi Yojimbo's ears.

[Aelia]

Personally, I'll accept either one depending on the mood of the comic/cartoon/movie/etc.

[Jester]

I say the Turtles all wear full ninja garb...I mean, what's more out in the open than for giant Turtles.
Oh, and Andrew, not that I like it, are the Turtles really "blood brothers"? I mean what are the odds of the 4 pet shop turtles actually being genetic brothers. As much as I hate NM saying so (because it craps on families by ADOPTION just to make the female turtle a viable love interest...yuck.) it makes sense that they aren't blood brothers. Although, how much color variation is there in sliders? BUSLADY!?!

Edit: As for which I prefer, I agree with Powder and others who say depends on the Turtles...

[discordiatookie]

To be fair, i'll take either or. Should be a 'I don't really mind' option. :P I dig the red for the comics, the more mature audience, say, and coloured bandanas for the cartoons. if it comes down to a movie, then its pretty much always going to be aimed at kids, so I guess colours, but if they were to go for a more mature, darker natured movie then give me all red. So yeah, what Aelia said! I do prefer the comics more than any other medium, so red got my vote...

[Logan]

Yes, at the behest of Playmates who refused to do a toy/tv deal without that change.

Well, at least they came up with the colors for each turtle.

[VaughnMichael]

I like the idea of all red simply because it reminds me more of red ear slider turtles with the red markings on the sides of their heads.:)
Them being like that gives them more of that look.

[Bauer536]

Here's what I have to say: Even though I voted for colored bandanas, I wouldn't mind if we saw both elements. They could start wearing red, that is until Splinter can't tell who's who anymore.:tlol: Then they would get their colored masks. Then maybe, as they get older, instead of masks, they'll have colored spandex outfits. Then they would look like REAL ninjas.:tsmile:

[Samhain]

Then they would look like REAL ninjas.:tsmile:

Or like Power Rangers.


The best scenario for them in the new movie is this. Have the turtles wear the individual colors for most of the movie. Have Splinter wear his Red robe. Then, have Splinter beat up and kidnapped. In the process, tearing some of his outfit off and onto the floor. The turtles come in, swear their vengeance for their master. See a piece of his clothing, and tear it into 4 badanas to wear in honor of their master. Then, have the final fight on a rooftop, with all 4 turtles wearing red. So iconic, I get chills just thinking about it! Then switching back after the fight. Best of both worlds.

[Revan]

I say the Turtles all wear full ninja garb...I mean, what's more out in the open than for giant Turtles.

:tthumbsu: It looked cool as hell in tales 36

[Bauer536]

Or like Power Rangers.


The best scenario for them in the new movie is this. Have the turtles wear the individual colors for most of the movie. Have Splinter wear his Red robe. Then, have Splinter beat up and kidnapped. In the process, tearing some of his outfit off and onto the floor. The turtles come in, swear their vengeance for their master. See a piece of his clothing, and tear it into 4 badanas to wear in honor of their master. Then, have the final fight on a rooftop, with all 4 turtles wearing red. So iconic, I get chills just thinking about it! Then switching back after the fight. Best of both worlds.

Wow. That is a very cool concept. Raph won't be the one changing, though.:tlol: This is great.

[CyberCubed]

I feel for the cartoons and toys they obviously make the right decision to give them colored bandanas. I doubt the original cartoon would have been a success if they all had red bandanas.

For the comics, it never matters. They're in black and white anyway! At least besides Vol. 2 and the IDW comics.

[Luzmagica]

Personally, I'll accept either one depending on the mood of the comic/cartoon/movie/etc.

Same here.... I dont matter to see them in colours bandanas at TV cartoons...but for example I only Have/Want de Red ones for the 4 Sideshow Statues... :tgrin:

So I cannot choose that poll! :tconfuse::tconfuse::tgrin:!!

[LeoNerdo]

Coincidentally, I've been reading through the Archie series and read No. 58 today that explains why they chose different colors in the Archie Universe.

Apparently the young turtles hadn't developed distinct scents or personalities and Splinter had a hard time telling them apart. Then at the end they were reading a 'Donald' Duck comic one of the nerd thugs had left behind and got the idea to copy Huey, Dewey, and Louie with the different colored baseball caps and developed into masks/initialed belts later on. I thought it was a novel idea anyways. I always liked DuckTales.

[Andrew NDB]

Or like Power Rangers.


The best scenario for them in the new movie is this. Have the turtles wear the individual colors for most of the movie. Have Splinter wear his Red robe. Then, have Splinter beat up and kidnapped. In the process, tearing some of his outfit off and onto the floor. The turtles come in, swear their vengeance for their master. See a piece of his clothing, and tear it into 4 badanas to wear in honor of their master. Then, have the final fight on a rooftop, with all 4 turtles wearing red. So iconic, I get chills just thinking about it! Then switching back after the fight. Best of both worlds.

I like it thematically, but that seems kind of a$$hole for the Turtles to do to their master's robes. I mean, what will Splinter say when he gets back? "Thanks for rescuing me, now who's going to replace my freakin robe?"

Oh, and Andrew, not that I like it, are the Turtles really "blood brothers"? I mean what are the odds of the 4 pet shop turtles actually being genetic brothers.

4 identically sized baby red-earred sliders in the same pet shop? Odds are pretty damn good they hatched from the same batch of eggs, yeah.

[Fugitoid Jones]

I'm all for the Turtles dropping anything resembling ninja garb and wearing cool early 90's rockstar duds like white sneakers and jean vests.


Naw, just kidding. Like many others here, it really depends on the version.

[Jester]

I'm all for the Turtles dropping anything resembling ninja garb and wearing cool early 90's rockstar duds like white sneakers and jean vests.
Gold star for the Coming Out of Their Shells joke, my friend.

[Samhain]

I like it thematically, but that seems kind of a$$hole for the Turtles to do to their master's robes. I mean, what will Splinter say when he gets back? "Thanks for rescuing me, now who's going to replace my freakin robe?"




Well, it would only have to be a small portion of his robe being torn off to tear it thinly into four seperate bandanas.

[Jephael]

I grew up with the multi-colored bandanas as seen in the cartoons, the movies, ect. but when I started reading the Mirage comics I got used to telling the Turtles apart by their behaviors and of course their weapons. That being said I could care less either way. Besides society has grown accustomed to the TMNT having those distinct colors, and I'm pretty sure that as time goes on they'll keep those colors forever.

[ssjup81]

All red is okay, but I kinda prefer the different colors. I like how each color can reflect or represent the character's personality. For example, Raph is a hothead, so it's appropriate that he'd have red, ya know?

[Donnie]

At the prime of their training, the height of their clan? That's the period of time that would make the least amount of sense. After their clan fulfills its "company charter" (i.e., killing Shredder) and it kind of falls apart... that's when it might begin to enter into the realm of, "OK, I guess it'd maybe make sense if they started wearing other colors."

Hm...I never looked at the Turtles as a "clan" that would adhere strictly to the to-the-book kind of martial arts tradition(s), even if Splinter did. They always seemed unorthodox to me as a whole, with the exception of Leonardo anyway.

Knowing you... you'd probably be thrilled if they ALL wore dark purple :tlol:

Nah, I like purple being exclusive to Donny. It's unique. :P