Was there any official explanation why Nick added an extra "a" in "Kraang?"

[CyberCubed]

Ever since they announced the name I always wondered why they didn't just call them, "The Krang" instead of, "The Kraang."

The extra "a" seems so trivial that I wonder why they even bothered to add it. The only possible reason I can think for this is they wanted to distinguish their Kraang aliens from Krang himself, but there's no point for that if Krang isn't going to be in this series.

Although I suppose you can wonder the same about the three toe thing. I'd love to hear some interviews with the shows creators about this.

[BubblyShell22]

Because they wanted to be different, that's why.

I swear, you make the most pointless threads.

[CyberCubed]

Because they wanted to be different, that's why.

I swear, you make the most pointless threads.

And yet every other characters name is the same.

[Jester]

And yet every other characters name is the same.
I hear there's a character called Kasey Jonez in season 2....I wonder why they did it that way, could the REAL Casey Jones show up eventually?

[Zulithe]

Well it could be argued that their native tongue and its accompanying written form of symbols does not directly translate to a Modern English/Latin character set, just like many asian languages do not. So the spellings try to mimic the sounds of the words as best as possible. In this case, Kraang is not necessarily a DEFINITIVE spelling. Krang could also be correct!

Look at the Japanese martial art: Jujutsu. There are many many spellings of it and it is hard to say that ONE is more correct. Is it jujutsu, jujitsu, ju-jitsu, jiu-jutsu or jiu-jitsu? Take your pick!

[TheSkeletonMan939]

They were too lazy to think of their own name, so they took "Krang" and added an 'a'.

[Candy Kappa]

They wanted to use a recognizable name, but made it different cause it is a whole species of tentacle brains rather then one?

too simple, it must be a conspiracy!!

[Donatello19]

Does it really matter? Do we seriously need an entire thread about the spelling of a character's name? :trolleye:

[Jephael]

Maybe the extra A is an homage to how in the original Mirage comics and Archie series they spelled "Michaelangelo"!

[Donatello19]

Maybe the extra A is an homage to how in the original Mirage comics and Archie series they spelled "Michaelangelo"!

Eh, I doubt it.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Eh, I doubt it.

You do realize he was joking, right?

[Jephael]

You do realize he was joking, right?

No, that's actually a theory I had. Of course I could be wrong.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

No, that's actually a theory I had. Of course I could be wrong.

Then you're a nut. :trazz:

[Donatello19]

You do realize he was joking, right?

Oh, I didn't realize he was joking

EDIT: Turns out he WASN'T joking so HA XD

[Andrew NDB]

Ever since they announced the name I always wondered why they didn't just call them, "The Krang" instead of, "The Kraang."

Two reasons: 1) To make it sound or look plural, and 2) Because they didn't want to call them Utroms. 3) Because the showrunners are big Fred Wolf fans/to make Fred Wolf fans happy.

[Zulithe]

Utrom just does not sound as good as Kraang, especially if they are to be primarily as villains. And I agree, Kraang does have a more plural look to it.

[HerpDerp]

To irritate you.

[miru]

I always took it as a sign that they had plans for THE Krang.

[Vivi]

Probably just to distinguish them from Krang and to designate a species name rather than an individuals name. Also, is the 'K' capitalized or is it just the kraang?

(krunking airbender)

[n-zero]

Breaking standard expectations for spelling makes words and names seem more foreign or alien. That's why.

[Irishmile]

I bet they just thought it made them seem more B-Movie scifi horror with that spelling... There seems to be a lot of nods to those genres.. but who really knows?

[jestermon]

Man some people on here, it's a valid question to the poster obviously.

I would think just to make it unique or because something else used Krang for something else.

[Jester]

Yes, but the OP is Cybercubed, to whom ANYTHING seems like a valid question.

[jestermon]

Should someone make a thread to see if his questions are indeed valid?

It could be a stickied poll ha.

[Avatar Yuffie]

Because I can't see Utroms as villains, they were never portrayed as such. I appreciate Nick for switching the names.

[Green Machine]

I assumed it was a copyright issue and they couldn't legally use Krang. Obviously it's just a guess.

[Irishmile]

Im more interested in theories on the Blue shelled Kraang.

It seems like its just needed to fill out the skin of the "infiltrator" Kraang...
http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/uploads/monthly_10_2012/post-2028-0-32632600-1350423113.jpg

But then why are they often seen just walking around with just the blue shell?
http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/588/Screen-shot-2012-10-05-at-11.32.49-AM.jpg

you would think they would just get skinned right away if that is its purpose... unless its also some sort of armor as well.

[Coola Yagami]

Im more interested in theories on the Blue shelled Kraang.

It seems like its just needed to fill out the skin of the "infiltrator" Kraang...
http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/uploads/monthly_10_2012/post-2028-0-32632600-1350423113.jpg

But then why are they often seen just walking around with just the blue shell?
http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/588/Screen-shot-2012-10-05-at-11.32.49-AM.jpg

you would think they would just get skinned right away if that is its purpose... unless its also some sort of armor as well.

maybe cause they either just got out of their human disguises, or are getting ready to put on the human disguises.

[CyberCubed]

I think the blue-tinted androids is just for a bit more variety during the action shots, nothing important story wise though.

[Zulithe]

the blue stuff on the kraang is probably a biomaterial layer that goes over their robotic skeleton to give them more of a human shape. then the skin is applied on top of that. I don't think they are special in any way other than that.

[zodiac brave]

Was there any official explanation why Fred Wolf Productions spelled "Krang" with only one "a"?

[ToTheNines]

Was there any official explanation why Fred Wolf Productions spelled "Krang" with only one "a"?

Aaaaaaand [/thread]

[LH]

I always thought it was just to make it look more "alien".. I tend to pronounce it "Kray-ang" because of this spelling. :tlol:

[Icebot]

When I first saw how Kraang was spelled, I thought the name was supposed to be pronounced "Kroung" (it rhymes with wrong). Then I heard the name Kraang (pronounced Krang) when I saw the show.

[Jester]

Was there any official explanation why Fred Wolf Productions spelled "Krang" with only one "a"?
Hey, that's my schtick!


No seriously, great job, zodiac.

[Jephael]

Hey, that's my schtick!

I thought it was CyberCubed's (was gonna say it's gobo, but then I remembered he just does it to make fun of CyberCubed)

[zodiac brave]

Hey, that's my schtick!


No seriously, great job, zodiac.

:D

just sayin...

[Zulithe]

*edit wrong thread* :(

[Mona_Lisa]

Because they wanted to be different, that's why.

I swear, you make the most pointless threads.

But you've got to admit, this thread is entertaining:D
I like others think there will be a krang (kinda like the king Kraang)!

[zkarlette]

They already said that there will be a Kraang Prime so I guess that's probably it.

[Vegeta]

Two reasons: 1) To make it sound or look plural, and 2) Because they didn't want to call them Utroms. 3) Because the showrunners are big Fred Wolf fans/to make Fred Wolf fans happy.

Understandably. The show made millions and millions.