View Full Version : Which TMNT animated series is your favorite?
Donatello19
08-10-2013, 06:09 PM
Mine is the Nickelodeon (2012) series...a perfect blend of the OT and 2k3. So, what's yours?
CyberCubed
08-10-2013, 06:12 PM
I like them all for different reasons, so I can't really say. They all have their strengths and weaknesses that the other shows did better or worse than each other.
Ask me again after the Nick show has more seasons under its belt and we can see where it goes.
Powder
08-10-2013, 06:13 PM
What an original thread.
Trivia
08-10-2013, 06:16 PM
I like them all!
Seems like a stupid answer.
But yes, as mentioned, different strengths and weaknesses.
Also, they all have so different styles. Seems unfair to compare a 2D animated show from 1987 to a CGI one made in 2012.
+ the 2012 one has the benefit of making references to the earlier shows.
Jester
08-10-2013, 06:20 PM
I like them all. And as much as I think the Nick series is a great mix of humor and action, nostalgia makes me vote Fred Wolf. I likely wouldn't be here if not for that.
Make of that what you will.
BabyTurtles
08-10-2013, 07:05 PM
hmmm
I like both 2003 and 2012 :3
but if I had to pick then TMNT 2012 wins XD
just because it made me like all the turtles~
before I only liked one
MsMarvelDuckie
08-10-2013, 08:14 PM
I'll second what Jester said! And it's really hard for me to pick, because it's really a toss-up on the OT or 2K3 ones for me. But I have to agree with Jester overall, and say that if it weren't for the 87 toon, I'd never have been such a big fan of them in general.
RaphAndDonnie
08-10-2013, 08:25 PM
Hmmm...It's a tough choice between the OT and the 2012 series for me...But I voted for the 2012 series.
Aaronardo
08-10-2013, 08:40 PM
What an original thread.
lol Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always! :P
Anyway, I said the Nick series because I loved the 2003 and 1987 series for what they were, action and comedy respectively. The 2012 show is a perfect bland of the two, so I'm a good fan of it.
Shark_Blade
08-10-2013, 08:42 PM
I like em all but I'd rank it like this:
2k12
OT
2k3
...
poop
disease
STD
...
Next Mutation
Powder
08-10-2013, 08:45 PM
lol Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always! :P
When the same threads are being made month after month it's hard not to take your queues from a muppet who lives in a trash can.
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=43170
A recent one, for your viewing displeasure.
shihe
08-10-2013, 08:59 PM
2K12
2K3
OT
TNM
One thing the 2k3 show has over 2k12 SO FAR is the fact that the turtles have been in all sorts if weird places. Lost mutant cities, Triceraton Planet/asteroid, Japan, Battle Nexus, feudal Japan, the future, etc...
2k12 has just stuck to NY, but its understandable if its just been ONE season so far.
Jester
08-10-2013, 09:04 PM
When the same threads are being made month after month it's hard not to take your queues from a muppet who lives in a trash can.
Hey...if we team up we can be these guys:
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110325180960/muppet/images/3/3d/TMS-Statler%26Waldorf-BalconyBox.jpg
Refractive Reflections
08-10-2013, 09:11 PM
I can't really answer this question either because I have to wait for the Nick series to end, and after the excitement of Nick's "newness" dies down to give it a proper hindsight perspective. Besides, as we have all seen in the OT and 2K3, both of them can change dramatically in tone after every 3-4 seasons or so, and the Nick series could most likely do the same here.
But if you were to ask me the OT vs 2K3, I would choose the OT.
Redeemer
08-10-2013, 09:18 PM
I like em all but I'd rank it like this:
2k12
OT
2k3
...
poop
disease
STD
...
Next Mutation
Dam thats a little harsh :lol:
My vote goes to 2k3 is simply been favorite so far.
dragonside
08-11-2013, 12:16 AM
1987 started me off
2003 brought me back
2012 kept it going.
2003 was a really good show. it was the most true to the original source comics... made by 4kids Entertainment... LOL so many ironies in that. The animation, fight scenes, drama were all top notch. it brought us turtles forever. it had Bishop.and... i bought my first dvd for $2 at Zellers..
NinjaMan
08-11-2013, 12:22 AM
I like them all but 2012 version by far is my favorite. I rank them in this order:
2012
OT
Waaay down the 03 version.
LeotheLateBloomer
08-11-2013, 02:08 AM
I'd say that my favorite animated version is the 2003 show. In my opinion, I think the show does a really wonderful job at following the source material than the 87 cartoon did. While I was not thrilled about Shredder being an Utrom, I got use to it over time. The characters really stood out to me, the storylines were really well done, I loved the character interactions, and I loved how they explained the background stories for each of the villains, especially Baxter Stockman. To me, this show was TMNT's own Batman: TAS. I really did enjoy this.
While I really do like the Nick cartoon, I might be the minority on this but there are a few times where I think the show is a bit schizophrenic for what it's trying to be in terms of direction. But it's still an enjoyable show. Better than most CG cartoons.
The 87 series still holds a special place in my heart for introducing me to the property. I will not be afraid to admit that it has aged and a lot of the jokes are completely outdated.
CowabungaMikey
08-11-2013, 02:16 AM
Why do I have to choose D= I choose for 2012, but that can change in a month, I love them all.
snake
08-11-2013, 03:02 AM
Powderpuff
lol
Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always! :P
Anyway, I said the Nick series because I loved the 2003 and 1987 series for what they were, action and comedy respectively. The 2012 show is a perfect bland of the two, so I'm a good fan of it.
"Pow Pow?"
"Powderpuff?"
What is it with giving Powder dumb nicknames?
Raphael232
08-11-2013, 03:47 AM
the 87 is my favorite and what made me a fan of the turtles.
Aaronardo
08-11-2013, 06:55 AM
"Pow Pow?"
"Powderpuff?"
What is it with giving Powder dumb nicknames?
Heheh well.............................................. ....................
I dunno.
pingclang
08-11-2013, 09:33 AM
I'm gonna go OT, it's just too fun despite it`s flaws. Then 2012. I haven't seen enough of 2k3 to give it a fair chance.
pannoni1
08-11-2013, 10:08 AM
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=43170
Before the merge happens, I find it interesting how the results have changed in just the past couple months. When the original poll was created in June amid a break and including the UK-only released Parasitica at the time, Nick seemed like just another series, with the OT competing with it and 4kids still with a slight lead. Nowadays after the great final three episodes, Nick is suddenly on top. I tend to agree that this finale changed my view, and now rank it a close second behind the OT (still in my heart, though that's changed a bit). 4kids is still that "I need to explore more" series, though I've shyed away from it due to some critical discussion as of late on the 4kids board due to weak filler episodes and final two seasons, though it still has the best continuity. It isn't as fun as the other series however. Nick continues to look up with the Season 2 trailer and of course Technodrome, and has a good middle ground of continuity and more episodic OT-style arcs.
DonatelloNinja82
08-11-2013, 08:33 PM
I cannot really vote. All three have their own strengths which I love.
Hey...if we team up we can be these guys:
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110325180960/muppet/images/3/3d/TMS-Statler%26Waldorf-BalconyBox.jpg
Ah Jest, a few years ago you were as sweet as pie. This place has jaded you!:lol:
And to answer the q, 2k3. But I like em all :p
vBulletin® v3.8.7, Copyright ©2000-2026, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.