Official Movie Poster

[snooz]

Came across this on Instagram, didn't see it in any of the current threads. Thought it may be worthy of a new one.


higher quality, clearer version thanks to Sanjuro
http://i.imgur.com/y4rGiis.jpg

[Mzx10484]

Very interesting ... ?!

[electric_sheep]

http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/fc9c9372891511e392cc0eed9397936f_8.jpg
here you go

[TurtleTitan97]

Sweet find!

[TrickOrTreater]

Ugh. Yeah Donny's nerd glasses and...apparently Raph's shades now are just silly.

They're not needed. Raph's sunglasses are even too small for him to actually wear so what's the point? Another Bay-ism.

Neat poster though.

[Bry]

Direct link: http://instagram.com/p/jw3AkxjQqP/

Donnie actually has glasses with tape around the bridge? Yeesh.

And those lips. THOSE LIPS.

[Sanjuro]

http://i.imgur.com/y4rGiis.jpg

[snooz]

anyone know where these photos are coming from?

[TrickOrTreater]

anyone know where these photos are coming from?

Judging from the stuff surrounding the better photo, some kind of convention or trade show setting up and some kind soul is just taking pictures.

I see a Leo kids mask and action figures based on the movie designs.

[Anton Chigurh]

Uhhhh..... Idk...

[TigerClaw]

Came across this on Instagram, didn't see it in any of the current threads. Thought it may be worthy of a new one.

EDIT: sorry this is so small, going to try to upload a bigger version

EDIT: thanks to electric sheep for providing a larger image (3 posts below)
http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/fc9c9372891511e392cc0eed9397936f_8.jpg

higher quality, clearer version thanks to Sanjuro
http://i.imgur.com/y4rGiis.jpg
Great fine, But I noticed the poster only says Ninja Turtles and not the full Title?

[MrTMNT2012]

I see a Leo kids mask and action figures based on the movie designs.

If you look really closely, you can see Splinter! :tsmile:

[Candy Kappa]

This just keeps getting better and better, they look terrible, hysterically bad.

[Anton Chigurh]

The other faces look not that good, Leo looks awsome

[TrickOrTreater]

If you look really closely, you can see Splinter! :tsmile:

And he's holding some kind of...purple thing.

[electric_sheep]

Toys looked much better...

[TerranigmaFreak]

Great fine, But I noticed the poster only says Ninja Turtles and not the full Title?

The full title is Adult Mutant Samurai Dudebros.

[Bry]

What is going on with Leo's arms in that picture? The anatomy looks awkward as hell.

[snooz]

If you look really closely, you can see Splinter! :tsmile:

Point it out for us? I'm not seeing splinter…

I am on board with those saying that Leo looks the best. Donnie's design is discouraging… I am really hoping that they don't wear all of this gear for the entire movie. Maybe just gear up for battle..? Maybe when shredder goes full gigantic blade man, they need to gear up..

I really don't like donnie in glasses. He doesn't need glasses for us to know he is the 'nerd' of the group. It just covers the most iconic feature of the turtles, the bandana

[samxsteal]

this is from the London Toy fair and as this is for businesses to see new product, they would not use the full title plus Ninja turtles is what is a common name for them in short hand other then TMNT but seeing at the 2007 movie was advertised as TMNT they wouldn't want to have conflicting messages

[Master Splinter]

Point it out for us? I'm not seeing splinter…

I am on board with those saying that Leo looks the best. Donnie's design is

Look at the action figures on the bottom shelf to the right of the poster. You can see a small Splinter figure behind the turtles.

-ms

[1984TMNT]

The only real issue I have is with the freakin nerd glasses on Donnie. WTF????? I know we've heard rumors about that, but it's just ridiculous. Ugh.

Oh, and it looks like Mikey really does have a more "humanoid" looking nose when compared to the rest....They all seem to be a bit different with that feature.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

The glasses on Donny and Raph are so obnoxious. I like the other aspects of their designs though.

[Andrew NDB]

I took the best version of that and skewed it to a straight-on angle and enhanced it a little:

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/t-posters.jpg

[samxsteal]

Donnies glasses aren't that bad and it fits perfectly with his character type and i doubt he will wear them the whole time maybe just when he is tinkering

[Dākunaito]

Raphael's sai doesn't match the one from the set photos.

[1984TMNT]

Raphael's sai doesn't match the one from the set photos.

Good call:
http://junkee.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/TMNTCropped3.jpg

[TrickOrTreater]

Donnies glasses aren't that bad and it fits perfectly with his character type and i doubt he will wear them the whole time maybe just when he is tinkering

No it's beating us over the head with it.

"HE'S THE NERD. HE GETS NERD GLASSES WITH TAPE. GET IT."

It's unnecessary.

We all know he's the techy nerd of the group. And unless the audience is blind and deaf or the people behind the movie screw his character up, the general audience will know too.

[Candy Kappa]

Raph and Mikey got gorilla noses...

[MrTMNT2012]

They definitely look a lot better than 'Out of the Shadows' designs but I wish they actually represented those figurine models; Maybe it's just the wrong angle but I'm not seeing that same Epic Leo! :tsad:

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

Donnies glasses aren't that bad and it fits perfectly with his character type and i doubt he will wear them the whole time maybe just when he is tinkering

Fingers crossed that that's the case.

[1984TMNT]

No it's beating us over the head with it.

"HE'S THE NERD. HE GETS NERD GLASSES WITH TAPE. GET IT."

It's unnecessary.

We all know he's the techy nerd of the group. And unless the audience is blind and deaf or the people behind the movie screw his character up, the general audience will know too.

Yeeeeeeep. ^This.

[Blossombrooks]

I liked the action figures, then I saw this...

They look like goblins! Leo and Don's faces are okay-ish but Raph and Mikey's noses seem to be all I can focus on. I think the broader beaks make the lips less prominent and they all would have benefitted from that.

[Donnie]

Donatello looks absolutely horrible. Nerd glasses with tape, really? Wow.

Raphael looks monstrous.

Leonardo and Michelangelo look the best.

[samxsteal]

No it's beating us over the head with it.

"HE'S THE NERD. HE GETS NERD GLASSES WITH TAPE. GET IT."

It's unnecessary.

We all know he's the techy nerd of the group. And unless the audience is blind and deaf or the people behind the movie screw his character up, the general audience will know too.
i even thing they did do that same thing with him in the tmnt 2007 movie. i just dont see it as a OH GOD WHY kind of thing it not make or break. if he need glasses then he needs glasses i just dont see it as a big issue as everyone

[Kas]

I must admit that I expected something much worse after having seen the halloween costume. Even so, I think they still look kinda strange, I say it specially because of the lips and the glasses (Raphael's ones look too small for his head, lol). I cannot wait to see the bodies and Splinter's designe.

[NinjaMan]

Interesting, a friend of a friend who some how has ties/works with this movie said this poster is being reworked and is an early version.

[TrickOrTreater]

I liked the action figures, then I saw this...

They look like goblins! Leo and Don's faces are okay-ish but Raph and Mikey's noses seem to be all I can focus on. I think the broader beaks make the lips less prominent and they all would have benefitted from that.

http://i.imgur.com/iNe5twj.jpg?2
EDIT: Bigger than I thought.

[Matt2310]

am i the only one who thinks they look like SEA TURTLES?!?!?!?

[chrisdude]

The poster looks awful. Maybe this is an old mock-up for fairs, and not the theatrical one. That's the "Ninja Turtles" logo that was used a long time ago, and not the newer Mirage-inspired "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" logo that was actually spotted on set. Hopefully the theatrical poster will use the finished CGI character models.

[NinjaMan]

Interesting, a friend of a friend who some how has ties/works with this movie said this poster is being reworked and is an early version.

To specify this friend is working on the product line.

[zkarlette]

am i the only one who thinks they look like SEA TURTLES?!?!?!?

No, you are not the only one. :(

Man, I just knew that something could be way wrong once we saw a closer look, now I see why that Mike costume was so awful.

[Night Watcher]

To specify this friend is working on the product line.

So the name of the film is still called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and not Ninja Turtles?

[ObiWanFan4life]

Ugh, where do I begin? These designs look subpar at best. I mean, what's with Donnie' s glasses? Why Are Leo's arms disproportionate? Why is he wearing shoulder pads? Why do they look like sea turtles? I have all these problems and nitpicks and the isn't even out yet. If anything, this poster might just the perfect sign of what to expect from the film.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

They actually don't seem that bad. I...Like this?

What am i saying?:teek:

[Kas]

The poster looks awful. Maybe this is an old mock-up for fairs, and not the theatrical one. That's the "Ninja Turtles" logo that was used a long time ago, and not the newer Mirage-inspired "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" logo that was actually spotted on set. Hopefully the theatrical poster will use the finished CGI character models.

I hope it is, because the figures were better looking, so this has disappointed me a little. I hope the faces get improved, because they are quite hard to look at...

[chrisdude]

To be fair, it's not like they presented us this. Knocking the quality of the poster may be a little much...

[Anton Chigurh]

I think it's an early cheap mock up they used for what ever as pointed out before that's the logo from like 2 years ago and those are not the sai design as on set, they will look a lot better the. This.

[RaphAndDonnie]

Honestly can't say that I mind Donnie's glasses but why have them along with goggles? It just seems...off. Not a fan of Raph having the Next Mutation-esque bandana with sunglasses. Honestly Leo's the only one that looks decent to me.

[plastroncafe]

Donatello looks absolutely horrible. Nerd glasses with tape, really? Wow.

Raphael looks monstrous.

Leonardo and Michelangelo look the best.

I couldn't disagree more.
Nerd Glasses aside, I think Donnie and Raph look the best of the four.
Leo's pouty and pensive expression just cracks me up.

Mike looks like Alfred E Newman.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

The poster composition itself looks exactly like what you'd see being sold at your local Wal-Mart or Toys R Us. Makes sense considering this is from a toy fair. I HIGHLY doubt the poster(s) displayed in theaters will look like this.

[MikeandRaph87]

The turtles themselves look okay. Its what they are wearing that bugs me. Raph has a bandana opposed to eye mask and what is with the glasses/sun glasses and chains? Eye mask, belt, elbow and knee pads is it.

If this is has not been posted yet here is a look at The Shredder's design.
http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/01/29/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014-movie-what-turtles-look-like/#

[Refractive Reflections]

Uh... I don't know whether to laugh or feel disappointed because the faces and accessories are so over-the-top. :lol::lol: It's gonna be really hard for a casual movie-goer to take this movie with any degree of seriousness (was that even the intention of the movie staff? :-?) when they walk into the movie theaters and see that poster, especially with those Turtle lips, the dramatic facial expressions on these CGI Turtles, and Donatello's nerd glasses and binoculars/goggles.

...Has anyone noticed that each of the Turtles' noses look different? The tip of the nose with Michelangelo and Raphael protrude somewhat more compared to Leonardo's and Donatello's.

[TrickOrTreater]

Just borrowing this from reddit

http://i.imgur.com/Gxp2vym.png?1

[TheBlueTurtle1]

LOL THEY HAVE HUMAN LIPS LOL:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

CAN'T STOP LOL.

Sigh, still looks interesting tho, will look forward to seeing more.

[Galactus]

uurrgh just uurrgh

Any minor goodwill those toys and/or maquettes built up by not being as bad as people thought has just gone down the toilet.

[tunecedemalis]

Meh... they look better in the pictures that were released yesterday. Donnie's nerd glasses are lame and I'm not a fan of the lips but other than that I won't get worked up over a poster.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

DAMN you guys are fast!
I JUST saw the photo on my newsfeed and come straight over here

Mikey's mouth is weird... I dunno... Donnie has kinda a cool look but I'm still... not sure.
Also, the title is back to "Ninja Turtles"?

[plastroncafe]

The turtles themselves look okay. Its what they are wearing that bugs me. Raph has a bandana opposed to eye mask and what is with the glasses/sun glasses and chains? Eye mask, belt, elbow and knee pads is it.

If this is has not been posted yet here is a look at The Shredder's design.
http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/01/29/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014-movie-what-turtles-look-like/#

Raph's wearing the same mask everyone else is, it's just he's backlit by red light, and so it blends into his head.

Sunglasses make sense to me. They live underground, and if they go up during the day not only are their eyes going to need to adjust, but ...they have to hide. Easiest to hide one's eyes that way.

...

Damn it, why am I defending this movie and its choices?

[Anton Chigurh]

Uh... I don't know whether to laugh or feel disappointed because the faces and accessories are so over-the-top. :lol::lol: It's gonna be really hard for a casual movie-goer to take this movie with any degree of seriousness (was that even the intention of the movie staff? :-?) when they walk into the movie theaters and see that poster, especially with those Turtle lips, the dramatic facial expressions on these CGI Turtles, and Donatello's nerd glasses and binoculars/goggles.

...Has anyone noticed that each of the Turtles' noses look different? The tip of the nose with Michelangelo and Raphael protrude somewhat more compared to Leonardo's and Donatello's.

I highly doubt this poster will be in theaters, it's something they through together for a TOY fair

[MrTMNT2012]

If anything, this poster might just the perfect sign of what to expect from the film.

Uh, no.

These are the 'Promo Arts' from the mock designs in those early days where the film was still called "Ninja Turtles" - Since then, the name has changed as well as some design differences that were noticeable on the set which features ACTUAL Models of what the Turtles look like.

So in actuality, rather than that random Promo poster at some Toy Fair, THIS is the current look being portrayed in the movie:

http://youbentmywookie.com/wookie/gallery/0114_tmnt_michael_bay/tmnt%20revealed_3.jpg

[turtlefanforever]

And I lost hope in this movie again.

[Galactus]

I highly doubt this poster will be in theaters, it's something they through together for a TOY fair

Yes but those turtle designs will.

It's not like anyone is compaining about the font or the background composition. It's those awful turtles.

[Commenter 42]

Getting a "John Carter of Mars" vibe from the marketing...
The render looks about as realistic as the smurfs, which is to say, not at all.

[Anton Chigurh]

Yes but those turtle designs will.

It's not like anyone is compaining about the font or the background composition. It's those awful turtles.

I promise you the turtles in the film(the final design) will look better have you ever seen early mock up designs, concepts? They have been tweaked since this photo I'm sure.

[samxsteal]

Yes but those turtle designs will.

It's not like anyone is compaining about the font or the background composition. It's those awful turtles.

if anything they're way older then the Marquettes we have seen. Seriously Guys you really know how to over react. This was meant as a basic of basic visuals for venders to know basic look and feel Not final production valued visuals. and the designs as with anything CGI will probably constantly go through changes till the date they are release to be distributed.

[samxsteal]

Getting a "John Carter of Mars" vibe from the marketing...
The render looks about as realistic as the smurfs, which is to say, not at all.http://youbentmywookie.com/wookie/gallery/0114_tmnt_michael_bay/tmnt%20revealed_3.jpg

So your saying that that doesn't look realistic??? John carter was great BTW nothing compared to the books but great non the less

[plastroncafe]

Thus is the wonder of CG.
If something doesn't play well, we can always code it differently.

Something that's far less possible with say...traditional puppetry/animatronics.

[Bry]

if anything they're way older then the Marquettes we have seen. Seriously Guys you really know how to over react. This was meant as a basic of basic visuals for venders to know basic look and feel Not final production valued visuals. and the designs as with anything CGI will probably constantly go through changes till the date they are release to be distributed.

Wouldn't the opposite be more likely? I'd think the maquettes designed for reference during filming (which was happening in late summer 2013) would have existed before a poster created to promote merchandise that's only being revealed now.

That's not to say that the designs on the poster will look just like the final product, but wouldn't it make sense to assume this poster would be the most recent example available?

[Candy Kappa]

Realistic or not, they look laughable silly.

[Bmaga123]

Not sure about the nostrils but other then that I think they look pretty cool and much better then I originally thought they would look so I am happy so far. I really need to see them in action to judge the looks 100% :tsmile:

[Anton Chigurh]

Wouldn't the opposite be more likely? I'd think the maquettes designed for reference during filming (which was happening in late summer 2013) would have existed before a poster created to promote merchandise that's only being revealed now.

That's not to say that the designs on the poster will look just like the final product, but wouldn't it make sense to assume this poster would be the most recent example available?

No........

[BabyTurtles]

okay....Leo's face looks the best.....

they aren't the BEST faces, but eehh it won't ruin the movie for me :) I care more about how they are gonna act like.

other than their faces I think they look cool.

[turtlefanforever]

At least they're giving us time to get used to them. You could only imagine not seeing anything up until you see the movie or very soon before and going wtf is that?!

[Bry]

No........

Uh, okay. How about more recent than the maquettes, at least?

Either way - this was created to showcase the movie and its designs, and it's being used right now at toy fairs. Until we see otherwise, it's the best we've got to go on, I think.

[samxsteal]

Wouldn't the opposite be more likely? I'd think the maquettes designed for reference during filming (which was happening in late summer 2013) would have existed before a poster created to promote merchandise that's only being revealed now.

That's not to say that the designs on the poster will look just like the final product, but wouldn't it make sense to assume this poster would be the most recent example available?


Not when it comes to trade shows they use original ideas and concept even if they are no longer within the movie. its just how the industry works.

Uh, okay. How about more recent than the maquettes, at least?

Either way - this was created to showcase the movie and its designs, and it's being used right now at toy fairs. Until we see otherwise, it's the best we've got to go on, I think.

Only in the basic of ways. The final design while i don't believe it will look exactly like the Marquette seeing as they generally are constantly tweaking and changing detail till release this is not exactly what they will look like

[Galactus]

if anything they're way older then the Marquettes we have seen. Seriously Guys you really know how to over react. This was meant as a basic of basic visuals for venders to know basic look and feel Not final production valued visuals. and the designs as with anything CGI will probably constantly go through changes till the date they are release to be distributed.

Except they don't differ much from the maquettes at all. In fact Michelangelo in that poster has elements present in that halloween costume which I think is safe to say was as good as based on the final design that's missing on the maquette.

Hasn't one of the people who saw the action figures said Don had the glasses with tape around it like that poster.

I'd say both have taken a few liberties with the faces but I'd argue the poster might be a better indication of how they will look in action as opposed to the expressionless maquettes.

[Discogod]

this is from the London Toy fair and as this is for businesses to see new product, they would not use the full title plus Ninja turtles is what is a common name for them in short hand other then TMNT but seeing at the 2007 movie was advertised as TMNT they wouldn't want to have conflicting messages

Actually, no. It's from the Nurnburg Toy Fair in Germany, which started today. I believe the German title is simply "Ninja Turtles", whereas here and in the USA it'll have the full name.

This poster wasn't on display at the London Toy Fair - there was a smaller poster just showing the turtle's heads, but that was it.

[Commenter 42]

So your saying that that doesn't look realistic???

No - that's the maquette - in a photograph. I was referring to the CG of the poster.

[samxsteal]

Except they don't differ much from the maquettes at all. In fact Michelangelo in that poster has elements present in that halloween costume which I think is safe to say was as good as based on the final design that's missing on the maquette.But small detail like face size skin textures details lengths of clothing colors and all sorts of things will be changed slightly in the least till the final release.

Hasn't one of the people who saw the action figures said Don had the glasses with tape around it like that poster.
Yes but this does not in any way shape or for 100% confirm he will wearing them 100% of the time plus figure always take liberties

I'd say both have taken a few liberties with the faces but I'd argue the poster might be a better indication of how they will look in action as opposed to the expressionless maquettes.Expressionless Marquettes? Your not seeing the same thing i am then lol im just saying generally for trade shows they use older stuff just for basic visual sake

[samxsteal]

Actually, no. It's from the Nurnburg Toy Fair in Germany, which started today. I believe the German title is simply "Ninja Turtles", whereas here and in the USA it'll have the full name.

This poster wasn't on display at the London Toy Fair - there was a smaller poster just showing the turtle's heads, but that was it. Still stands toy fair Location doesn't change what i said.

No - that's the maquette - in a photograph. I was referring to the CG of the poster. Which just further proves this is older material and not as well refined as a final product that will be released

[Candy Kappa]

They still look very close to each other, the miniatures, the CG poster, Halloween costume. We see what we will get, and it sucks on a basic design level.

With or without the excess sunglasses.

[Turtle-X]

i really don't have a problem with the overall look. as for Don's glasses...i kinda doubt he will be wearing those the entire movie. i have no evidence or anything, just a feeling.

[samxsteal]

They still look very close to each other, the miniatures, the CG poster, Halloween costume. We see what we will get, and it sucks on a basic design level.

With or without the excess sunglasses.

I personally disagree But i will see for my self when i see it. I am Personally really excited about it. And i was just commenting on the fact that there's a lot of nit picking on basic tiny details that most likely will not be very visible, and will be inconsequential

i really don't have a problem with the overall look. as for Don's glasses...i kinda doubt he will be wearing those the entire movie. i have no evidence or anything, just a feeling.
I agree

[Commenter 42]

Which just further proves this is older material and not as well refined as a final product that will be released

Whoa- again, just commenting on the poster that we have actually had a chance to see.
We all know that shots will be refined as post comes to an end.

But from what we have seen, so far, new or old, it does have a john carter look, IMO.

[Electric]

Not a fan of either pair of glasses. But we'll see

Anyone else notice Donnie is using a metal staff for the first time?

[samxsteal]

Whoa- again, just commenting on the poster that we have actually had a chance to see.
We all know that shots will be refined as post comes to an end.

But from what we have seen, so far, new or old, it does have a john carter look, IMO.

is that a bad thing?? i loved the movie. wish it did better so we could see more.

[MST3KFan]

Not a fan of either pair of glasses. But we'll see

Anyone else notice Donnie is using a metal staff for the first time?

Actually he used one in Next Mutation I believe.

[Candy Kappa]

I personally disagree But i will see for my self when i see it. I am Personally really excited about it. And i was just commenting on the fact that there's a lot of nit picking on basic tiny details that most likely will not be very visible, and will be inconsequential

Nothing wrong about nitpicking on what little we've got, hopefully they will change the textures on the lips, cause they stand put like a sore thumb as they are now, both on the poster and the studio figures.

[Commenter 42]

is that a bad thing?? i loved the movie. wish it did better so we could see more.
Glad you liked the film. Good for you.
I'm commenting on the look of the render - I didn't like the look of JCOM from a look/dev standpoint. That's all. Not bashing the story or the film - didn't see it, so i can't - just from the trailers etc.

[Electric]

Actually he used one in Next Mutation I believe.

Ah, right.

Oh well, atleast above all else, we know his staff won't keep splitting in half like the nick show.


Also, looks like they used the same eye colors for the turtles as the nick show.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Actually he used one in Next Mutation I believe.

What's next mutation?:P

[samxsteal]

Nothing wrong about nitpicking on what little we've got, hopefully they will change the textures on the lips, cause they stand put like a sore thumb as they are now, both on the poster and the studio figures.I think they look fine on the Marquettes and there only slight eye catching on the poster and i personally see it as them being low quality renders for the toy fair.

Glad you liked the film. Good for you.
I'm commenting on the look of the render - I didn't like the look of JCOM from a look/dev standpoint. That's all. Not bashing the story or the film - didn't see it, so i can't - just from the trailers etc.
Check it out its actually quite good the Great white ape looks fantastic and all the martians looked great. not quite as good as say Rise of the planet of the apes which was just amazing

[Commenter 42]

Check it out its actually quite good the Great white ape looks fantastic and all the martians looked great. not quite as good as say Rise of the planet of the apes which was just amazing

To each their own. in any event, we will see what we'll see. At least you're excited for this, which is great - nice to see someone supporting the Franchise.

[BabyTurtles]

hmm after thinking about it XD

The turtle faces aren't bothering me anymore.

I think I've come to terms with them.

now...all I wanna see is HOW they are gonna fight!! :D

[Donatello19]

....I don't know what to say...don't get me wrong, they look bad, but not AS bad as I thought they'd be...yay? Let's go through each turtle...

Don: He looks way too over the top. First of all, look at his face. He looks elderly. And at all that tech gear? He's gonna be wearing that the whole time? The nerd glasses with tape? REALLY? I can't believe this is how my favorite character is gonna look...oh well.

Mike: To be honest, he's the only one I actually like. Despite all his accessories, he looks the most normal out of all of them.

Raph: By far the worst...I can't even tell where his head and eyes start or end...way too busy of a design, and way too bulky. He looks ridiculous.

Leo: He's just ok....nothing special but nothing necessarily bad.

Overall I don't like the human type noses with nostrils and lips...not too impressed by them. I won't judge the whole movie by the designs, though. The movie itself could still be good.....?

[MrTMNT2012]

I actually love how each Turtle looks so unique and how colourful the poster is. Just wished the poster actually looked like those Model Figurines so fanboys wouldn't rage to death!

I'd take Donatello's glasses over his missing tooth any day!

[TurtleTitan97]

Yeah, honestly, this is a pretty bad poster. Leo's position looks pretty weird. Not happy with the fact Donnie has nerd glasses, or with Raph's face. Mikey's okay, only problem with him are those darn turtle lips.

But overall, the designs, while not very good, are better than what I expected.

[AquaParade]

If I were to make a comparison I would say this style reminds me of later day Mirage or 4kids mixed with Steve Baron's concepts for tmnt 2 (Had some trouble linking said art but perhaps someone can help out).

I personally couldn't have asked for cooler inspirations and I think the team did a really good job designing these guys in a way that fits the expectations of general audiences today while giving long time fans something faithful enough yet fresh.

[nimajneb]

What's next mutation?:P

A really bad (looking back) live action Tv show of the turtles
You didn't miss anything.
Oh yeah, they teamed up with THE POWER RANGERS!

[samxsteal]

....I don't know what to say...don't get me wrong, they look bad, but not AS bad as I thought they'd be...yay? Let's go through each turtle... I love the look not trying to argue just some opinions myself

Don: He looks way too over the top. First of all, look at his face. He looks elderly. And at all that tech gear? He's gonna be wearing that the whole time? The nerd glasses with tape? REALLY? I can't believe this is how my favorite character is gonna look...oh well.I dont se how he looks elderly in anyway, As for the tech gear well really if don if don could carry around all his tech stuff would he not if he found a way? Plus i doubt he will have it the whole time. The glasses as said before will likely not be worn the whole time and think about Don's gap in the Nick series people hatted that just for the same reasons but it adds to his character and is a neat trait to have hopefully the glasses will add the same thing

Mike: To be honest, he's the only one I actually like. Despite all his accessories, he looks the most normal out of all of them. I like him to remind me of Mikey just everything to me screams mikey I can see him goofing around with his nunchaku.

Raph: By far the worst...I can't even tell where his head and eyes start or end...way too busy of a design, and way too bulky. He looks ridiculous. To be honest though there is quite a glare i think this also looks like Raph similar to his bulky looking self in the 2007 movie and even in the nick toon is quite large he was always the physical one and he looks that way and cluttered he seems like the least cluttered of them all a red bandana and loincloth that about it to him looks fine to me.

Leo: He's just ok....nothing special but nothing necessarily bad.I love this look Samurai Awesomeness badassory i could see him flipping throwing shurikens like a boss

Overall I don't like the human type noses with nostrils and lips...not too impressed by them. I won't judge the whole movie by the designs, though. The movie itself could still be good.....? The human noses look a lot less prominent in the Marquettes but turtles do have prominent nostrils as human have noses so merging them seem plausible
but so playful countering

[Slap-Happy]

These aren't images from the film. They're promotional art. Of course they aren't gonna look like the finished Theatrical effects.

[Slap-Happy]

Also, that's not an actual movie poster. Just a promotional poster.

[TheJ-manTurtleMan]

The more I see of these turtles, the more I seriously think that they will be humans mutated into turtle-humanoids.

[ObiWanFan4life]

These aren't images from the film. They're promotional art. Of course they aren't gonna look like the finished Theatrical effects.

Also, that's not an actual movie poster. Just a promotional poster.

True, but still, they could have put at least some effort into making the movie look appealing.

[Slap-Happy]

True, but still, they could have put at least some effort into making the movie look appealing.
That's one opinion. A lot of other people are excited for it.

[Raph's Girl]

....nostrils....they have nostrils.... Leo looks like he has a tatoo but that could be the green sea turtle markings they seem to have... Donnie needs to lose the glasses. Hopefully they're sun glasses (like what Raph's sporting) and not prescription. Mikey. Lose the chain necklace. A villain would be able to strangle you. Can anybody read Kanji? I wanna know what it says in Donatello's mask ribbon.

[MrTMNT2012]

That's one opinion. A lot of other people are excited for it.

I showed 3 of my friends who weren't Turtles Fans these designs and 2 of them had the same initial reaction: "HOLY SH!T, THAT LOOKS BADASS!"

The third one said they looked ridiculous/silly and were on steroids. :ohwell:

[ObiWanFan4life]

That's one opinion. A lot of other people are excited for it.

While I admit that the movie has a lot good things going for it (Mos Def as Stockman in particular) it also has a lot of cons going for it as well. The director's previous work includes such gems as:

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Battlefield: Los Angeles

And my favorite

Wrath of the Titans

Doesn't exactly merit a lot of excitement, wouldn't you agree?

[Retromute]

So what would you want them to look like.. Skinny weedy bruce lee type characters...

Im loving them so far.. :D Stop nitpicking... Lol

[Kurai]

Looks like Bay has decided to fully embrace their character stereotypes with their costumes. From everything I've seen so far, it just looks like a Michael Bayified version of the Fred Wolf show (which I'm not a fan of)

[CyberCubed]

Scumbags! I hate it.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

One of my best friends just responded "Because it's XTREME Ryan! It's the 90s all over again!"

EDIT:
Also, anyone else notice the Japanese writing on Donnie's bandana tails? They look like they glow or something... wouldn't be surprised if it was blacklight or something hah

[NYShell]

Wonder why the title is the old dubbing. Idk, for some reason the turtles look a little different from the pics we've seen yesterday. They look more plain..?

[BabyTurtles]

One of my best friends just responded "Because it's XTREME Ryan! It's the 90s all over again!"

EDIT:
Also, anyone else notice the Japanese writing on Donnie's bandana tails? They look like they glow or something... wouldn't be surprised if it was blacklight or something hah

glow in the dark Japanese characters.....I wouldn't put it past Donnie XD

[Retromute]

Wonder why the title is the old dubbing. Idk, for some reason the turtles look a little different from the pics we've seen yesterday. They look more plain..?

Yep, Things would have changed from them pics :)

:tgrin:

[ObiWanFan4life]

glow in the dark Japanese characters.....I wouldn't put it past Donnie XD

While I can't imagine that making the movie any better, that might make it a bit more entertaining. XD

[1984TMNT]

While I admit that the movie has a lot good things going for it (Mos Def as Stockman in particular) it also has a lot of cons going for it as well.


Mos Def is NOT in this movie, nor has anything been released regarding Baxter Stockman being in it either.

EDIT: Looks like IMDB has "K. Todd Freeman" listed as Baxter. News to me.

[TurtleTitan97]

EDIT:
Also, anyone else notice the Japanese writing on Donnie's bandana tails? They look like they glow or something... wouldn't be surprised if it was blacklight or something hah

If you look closely, one of the symbols appears to be a turtle. I can't make out the other symbols though.

[alliance]

i was optimistic about this and now i dont know anymore..

They look like sh*t, michael pussy bay is too f*cken old to know what cool is

and this aint cool at all..just another gig for Bay nothing more..

[ObiWanFan4life]

Mos Def is NOT in this movie, nor has anything been released regarding Baxter Stockman being in it either.

EDIT: Looks like IMDB has "K. Todd Freeman" listed as Baxter. News to me.

Oh, well still it has Freeman as Baxter going for it. Huh, that's news to me.

[cryan]

This is what happens when Michael Bay (executive Producer) gets involved with TNMT.

[TurtleTitan97]

Mos Def is NOT in this movie, nor has anything been released regarding Baxter Stockman being in it either.

EDIT: Looks like IMDB has "K. Todd Freeman" listed as Baxter. News to me.

Are you sure that is even fact? There's been no news that Stockman was even confirmed for this movie.

[1984TMNT]

Are sure that is even fact? There's been no news the Stockman was even confirmed for this movie.

I know for a fact there has been no official word that Mos Def is in the film or playing Baxter. There were rumors about this a long time ago.

As for the other actor listed on IMDB, well - nothing there should be considered "official".

[CyberCubed]

Baxter is not in the movie.

At least Shredder's eyes are obscured in the armor so you can't tell they're not Asian eyes.

[1984TMNT]

Oh, well still it has Freeman as Baxter going for it. Huh, that's news to me.

We must have both missed this thread:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=44421

:tgrin:

[Mzx10484]

Came across this on Instagram, didn't see it in any of the current threads. Thought it may be worthy of a new one.


higher quality, clearer version thanks to Sanjuro
http://i.imgur.com/y4rGiis.jpg

Got used to it and like it even more! With less expectations I am more satisfied! Michelangelo's face is similar to the Nick Michelangelo, isn't it ?

[Slap-Happy]

Raph looks like he's got a bandana on his head tucked into the eye mask. I don't think its one piece.

[hitmonkey]

Michelangelo looks like Gollum.

[Commenter 42]

So what would you want them to look like.. Skinny weedy bruce lee type characters...

Yes, actually. 4'6" - 5', and look like turtles, who are in their mid-teens.

Not Shrek on Roids.

[MrTMNT2012]

Baxter is not in the movie.

At least Shredder's eyes are obscured in the armor so you can't tell they're not Asian eyes.

Die.

Just. Quietly, Die.

[Retromute]

Die.

Just. Quietly, Die.

LOL :tlol:

[Leofan26]

I don't like these new looks but put of the mess, I think Leo looks the best. What did they do to Raph? My gosh no :lol:

[The Fifth Turtle]

am i the only one who thinks they look like SEA TURTLES?!?!?!?

Holy **** yes!

[Retromute]

Yes, actually. 4'6" - 5', and look like turtles, who are in their mid-teens.

Not Shrek on Roids.

LOL.... You want them smaller than a petite women....

Wow... glad you have FA to do with the movie...

Cant make everyone happy i guess.. ;)

[Eiko]

Love these but don really needs to get rid of those glasses just stupid.

[Vulkanthekrusader]

This shot was taken at the London Toy Fair, so its not old, and its promo art not the movie poster, also the movie is called "Ninja Turtles" we are ****ed.

[CyberCubed]

They removed "mutant" from the title again, did they? Alien turtles it is then.

[tunecedemalis]

Yes, actually. 4'6" - 5', and look like turtles, who are in their mid-teens.

Not Shrek on Roids.

They are mutant turtle teenagers not human teenagers. What makes you think they would have the same type of biological maturation process as a human? We're talking about a fictional creature whose to say they don't look more mature at their age than a human teenager?

[electric_sheep]

So they obviously are not teenagers anymore, and they seem to be sea turtles...
sooo does that make them sea men?

[Commenter 42]

LOL.... You want them smaller than a petite women....

Wow... glad you have FA to do with the movie...

Cant make everyone happy i guess.. ;)

Clearly you know FA about the Turtles?

http://images.tcj.com/2011/12/Eastman7.jpg

They are mutant turtle teenagers not human teenagers. What makes you think they would have the same type of biological maturation process as a human? We're talking about a fictional creature whose to say they don't look more mature at their age than a human teenager?

Yeah... what's the argument here?

[Powder]

I really liked the maquettes, they gave me hope. This poster, though? Fear. They're disgusting. Those black lips, noses, tiny eyes, ten pounds of gear, absolutely terrible. They took fan art to the extreme and made it even MORE over the top. LESS IS MORE.

Also, are there no competent graphic design guys anymore? Look how absolutely terrible Raph & Leo's arms are photoshopped in. Someone was paid to put this together. Paid money.

[electric_sheep]

sooo basic the whole internet did 360, we are back at the beginning people, be afraid, be very afraid...

[psychturtle]

Challenge to anyone interested: Make that poster not suck. Photoshop, digital re-imaging. whatever it takes. You may earn a nice payday from the movie production crew to actually make the turtles look more decent.

[MrTMNT2012]

sooo basic the whole internet did 360, we are back at the beginning people, be afraid, be very afraid...

Not really, there are a lot more people now who are looking forward to this movie including me. The promo and maquette gave us some sense of hope!

[MST3KFan]

A friend of mine I showed the poster to told me the turtles faces almost looked like black stereotypes to him. Looking particularly at Mikey, I can't unsee it myself now.

>_O

[Commenter 42]

Paid money? Naw - interns man... unpaid interns.

The VFX economy is seriously hobbled right now. That poster is what happens when they put cost above art.

[Retromute]

Clearly you know FA about the Turtles?

http://images.tcj.com/2011/12/Eastman7.jpg



Yeah... what's the argument here?

:lol: Lol... Sorry, I take it you didn't read my comment.. . Or your just being as ignorant as you are with the new designs...Does that look like a petite women to you? Just because they may be small in a few pictures does that mean everything should follow suit...


But hey, if your going to google pictures.. Here....

Must make the cartoon designs **** huh... they seem taller than April... :trolleye:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vC83qHsJZFU/UGiVIs-GIkI/AAAAAAAAINo/94U5f_ZLzCs/s1600/Nickelodeon-Cast-Of-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Leonardo-Donatello-Michelangelo-Raphael-April-O-Neil-CGI-Animation-Nicktoon-Group-Pose-TMNT_3.jpg

oh and another just for the hell of it....


http://images2.static-bluray.com/reviews/1685_2.jpg

[Powder]

Funny how you called them ignorant but don't know the difference between "your" & "you're". :tlol:

[Bry]

:lol: Lol... Sorry, I take it you didn't read my comment.. . Or your just being as ignorant as you are with the new designs...Does that look like a petite women to you? Just because they may be small in a few pictures does that mean everything should follow suit...


But hey, if your going to google pictures.. Here....

Must make the cartoon designs **** huh... they seem taller than April... :trolleye:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vC83qHsJZFU/UGiVIs-GIkI/AAAAAAAAINo/94U5f_ZLzCs/s1600/Nickelodeon-Cast-Of-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Leonardo-Donatello-Michelangelo-Raphael-April-O-Neil-CGI-Animation-Nicktoon-Group-Pose-TMNT_3.jpg

oh and another just for the hell of it....


http://images2.static-bluray.com/reviews/1685_2.jpg
April's a teenager in the Nick cartoon, not a fully-grown woman. The vast majority of the time, the Turtles are portayed as shorter than her.

http://s22.postimg.org/zesu6uaox/tmntheight.jpg

[Commenter 42]

Glad you know how to use Google too!
Feel free to Google the height of the Mirage turtles. Watch the first ep of the FW toon...or was that before you were born?

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=13302

[Retromute]

Lol.. I feel like I'm at Primary again...

Funny how you called them ignorant but don't know the difference between "your" & "you're". :tlol:

Lol.. Really really sorry.. Didn't know this was English class... I guess that makes me ignorant.. FFS.. :tlol:


TBH, I couldn't give a rats arse on heights.. But going of that thread you linked.. It would make your 4.6 -5 slightly too small... But glad you keep biting, passing some time ;)

[Retromute]

April's a teenager in the Nick cartoon, not a fully-grown woman. The vast majority of the time, the Turtles are portayed as shorter than her.

http://s22.postimg.org/zesu6uaox/tmntheight.jpg

P.s Women stop growing at around 16-19y of age... ;)

[Universal_Adam]

Why is everyone complaining about the taped up glasses?

A mutated turtle needs to have perfect vision?

You guys, think about it. Donatello's head is wider than a normal human head. Didn't it occur to anyone that since obviously they don't make extra wide glasses for a mutant turtle head, maybe Donatello broke the glasses in the middle and extended the bridge with tape so that the lenses are an appropriate length apart so he can see out of them?

If you ask me, that seems like a far more reasonable explanation about the glasses.

[electric_sheep]

Why is everyone complaining about the taped up glasses?

A mutated turtle needs to have perfect vision?

You guys, think about it. Donatello's head is wider than a normal human head. Didn't it occur to anyone that since obviously they don't make extra wide glasses for a mutant turtle head, maybe Donatello broke the glasses in the middle and extended the bridge with tape so that the lenses are an appropriate length apart so he can see out of them?

If you ask me, that seems like a far more reasonable explanation about the glasses.

you missed the point it's not that he has glasses, it's that he is a nerd stereotype...

[bridgegrn]

I had a small glimmer of hope when those maquette pics got out because it didn't look terrible. This poster took me right back down. They look terrible. Way too monstrous. And come on, taped glasses? Give me a freakin' break.

[hitmonkey]

Why is everyone complaining about the taped up glasses?

A mutated turtle needs to have perfect vision?

You guys, think about it. Donatello's head is wider than a normal human head. Didn't it occur to anyone that since obviously they don't make extra wide glasses for a mutant turtle head, maybe Donatello broke the glasses in the middle and extended the bridge with tape so that the lenses are an appropriate length apart so he can see out of them?

If you ask me, that seems like a far more reasonable explanation about the glasses.
Speaking for myself, I don't care about the logic behind it. I don't like it because it's just more overdesigned nonsense. He's already got all the busy tech gear and whatnot. Sometimes less is more. Bandanas and a few leather accessories has worked for the Turtles for ages. I'm not saying they should have to be captive to that design entirely, but it seems like they intentionally went too far in the other direction. These Turtles remind me of those desperate redesigns you see all the time on Deviant Art.

[Commenter 42]

Lol.. I feel like I'm at Primary again...

Yep, that was the wrong thread - you got me!
Here's a picture - read the stats on the side.
Raphael: Height - 4'6"

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3790/caseyvsraphrpgs.jpg

You're right, the height isn't consistent, sure, but for the most part they're short...under 6', and in short, I think they should be...short.

What's the problem?

[snake]

They look horrible. Hopefully the movie is better.

[Universal_Adam]

I'm not too concerned about the nostrils. Real turtles have nostrils.

[Technogeek29]

Personally I think they are pushing the arch types of the characters really hard. Leo is the Bushido Samurai warrior because he has swords. Raph has a tough guy look because he's the tough one and cool so sunglasses because screw you that's why. Mikey is the modern Turtle so give him a hipster look which means he will have all the jokes and pop culture references. And Donnie is the nerd...No that's pretty much it, he'll just be their to spout techno babble.

[TheMasterTurtle]

I don't tend to add my opinions often because of avoiding arguments but since most of us are able to agree on this - awful. My hope was the designs, at minimum, would be bearable but Michael Bay has struck again. I don't understand why such drastic makeovers were necessary. I hope for the sake of the franchise this movie doesn't affect anything however I personally struggle with supporting this one bit. This will just be another bump in the road like 'The Next Mutation.' ...sigh.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

For Christ's sake. About two minutes of thought were put into their individual designs:

"Hey, Donatello is smart! He can wear glasses! Then people will know he's smart!"
"Raph is tough! He can wear sunglasses that don't fit him! All the cool kids wear those!"
"Mikey is some sort of dude or something. He can wear a chain necklace!"

I'm not saying it's an easy task, but GOD. Don't put 10-year-olds in charge of character design.

[MrTMNT2012]

For Christ's sake. About two minutes of thought were put into their individual designs:

"Hey, Donatello is smart! He can wear glasses! Then people will know he's smart!"
"Raph is tough! He can wear sunglasses that don't fit him! All the cool kids wear those!"
"Mikey is some sort of dude or something. He can wear a chain necklace!"

I'm not saying it's an easy task, but GOD. Don't put 10-year-olds in charge of character design.

No, two minutes of thought would just have them copied and pasted from previous incarnations.

This is great because it's something new but still recognisable and that's exactly what the franchise needed, otherwise it'd become stale and boring!

[raph27]

I think they're okay, actually. Was expecting worse. Still would have liked OOTS look but...okay. I can live with these.

[marcelangelo]

Just borrowing this from reddit

http://i.imgur.com/Gxp2vym.png?1

wow, I always thought donnie said 'ALF lips' in that scene;)....
I think the poster sucks!I hope some of you are right and this is kinda just a placeholder not intended for the public access but only for toy distributors visiting this turtles booth...

[Commenter 42]

Can't imagine they chose a "crappy" poster because it's just toyfair.
The buyers at the fair are no different than the public. Selling merch is selling merch.

[TrickOrTreater]

No, two minutes of thought would just have them copied and pasted from previous incarnations.

This is great because it's something new but still recognisable and that's exactly what the franchise needed, otherwise it'd become stale and boring!

Change for the sake of change is not good.

ADAPTING the Turtle's look to fit the style of your take? That's fine. That's expected(as long as it's good). Out of the Shadows did that and it worked really well. OotS Turtles look great.

They're beating us over the head with over-designed aspects of their personalities because Bay and Liebesman play to the lowest common denominator.

And those are the key words: Over-designed, lowest common denominator.

Not to mention the fact that their faces are just bad. Just plain poorly designed.

[snake]

I'm not too concerned about the nostrils. Real turtles have nostrils.

But these aren't real turtles, these are mutant turtles.

[TrickOrTreater]

But these aren't real turtles, these are mutant turtles.

Seriously.

I wish this whole realism boner people have these days would finally go flaccid.

Not everything has to be Chris Nolan's Batman.

[Roseangelo]

I'm not too concerned about the nostrils. Real turtles have nostrils.

Real turtles also aren't ninjas.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Change for the sake of change is not good.

ADAPTING the Turtle's look to fit the style of your take? That's fine. That's expected(as long as it's good). Out of the Shadows did that and it worked really well. OotS Turtles look great.

They're beating us over the head with over-designed aspects of their personalities because Bay and Liebesman play to the lowest common denominator.

And those are the key words: Over-designed, lowest common denominator.

Not to mention the fact that their faces are just bad. Just plain poorly designed.
^ This. Good God.

Seriously.

I wish this whole realism boner people have these days would finally go flaccid.

Not everything has to be Chris Nolan's Batman.

But, they're still gonna try to make it look like Chris Nolan' s Batman.

[samxsteal]

But these aren't real turtles, these are mutant turtles.

Seriously.

I wish this whole realism boner people have these days would finally go flaccid.

Not everything has to be Chris Nolan's Batman.

Real turtles also aren't ninjas.

But just about any living animal have nostrils it not hard to grasp its not like they haven't had them before

[TrickOrTreater]

Real turtles also aren't ninjas.

You mean if I give some turtles weapons they won't all of a sudden start fighting? Bummer.

^ This. Good God.

But, they're still gonna try to make it look like Chris Nolan' s Batman.

And that is why they fail.

But just about any living animal have nostrils it not hard to grasp its not like they haven't had them before

Who. Cares.

They're not real.

If they wanted to do nostrils they should have made it waaaaaay more subtle. Like the Out of the Shadows design.

And ditch the freaking pouty lips.

[Bossa Nova]

I think this poster is complete crap. And Raph and Don's glasses are stupid as anything. But, if I'm ignoring the photoshop fail and terribly anatomy that probably WON'T be present in the actual film, I'm still pretty excited about their actual designs. Leo actually looks the worst to me imo, I think because his lips just look so pronounced and he looks the most freaky human hybrid out of all the four, but it's not so terrible that I'm gagging like I was when I saw that horrific Halloween mask. Useless accessories (aside from those moronic glasses), just don't get me all that riled up. They're annoying, but nothing to really whine about.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

They look like if Gremlins had sex with Shrek, and then that spawn had sex with the Goombah from the Super Mario Bros. movie.

Fugly Looking Trolls with DSL lips.

I'm tired of this BS that 'just because it's Different, it's automatically a good thing'.

Let's be honest folks. If people had a poll of "which looks better, these designs or the designs from the first 2 movies", the original designs would win.

Now think about that. A low budget film from about 24 years ago has better looking designs (and better looking characters) than a $100 million production in today's age. Doesn't that tell anybody something? Isn't that sad?

I'd take an updated (and by updated I mean using the tech to maybe have the faces move better during fight scenes) look of the original suits over these troll looking dummies any day. That simple.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

I just wanna see these damn things in motion.

[electric_sheep]

let me shock you all and say that i actually like how they look, except glasses, they are not that bad...

[TigerClaw]

Given the timing of these leaks, do you think its possible we will see a trailer at the beginning of February? Maybe possibly on Sunday on the day of the Superbowl? I know for a fact there is no Superbowl spot for it. But that doesn't stop trailers to upcoming movies being posted on the day of the big game.

[samxsteal]

They look like if Gremlins had sex with Shrek, and then that spawn had sex with the Goombah from the Super Mario Bros. movie. .how do they in any way look anything like you just discribed i have show then to several casual fans and bigger fan alike all seem to love this new look.

Fugly Looking Trolls with DSL lips.."OMG they have lips the look like crap" is so stupid lips don't make pr break a character it away for them to Articulate word realistically that what you get with a more realistic style like this and mocap im just surprised people are surprised they actually have then it mocap and there using facial mocap

I'm tired of this BS that 'just because it's Different, it's automatically a good thing'. .and yet look at your avatar the style that artist uses is quite similar to that of this very movie a realistic large darker version. this is different yes but this does not make it bad just different.

Let's be honest folks. If people had a poll of "which looks better, these designs or the designs from the first 2 movies", the original designs would win. . I would differently say that while Jim henson Was a Genius his suit and tech are far outdated for this day and age. we haven't seen them in action i would bet that after seeing the in action they will look better then any practical effects could offer this is why we use CGI instead of Practical in the first place.

Now think about that. A low budget film from about 24 years ago has better looking designs (and better looking characters) than a $100 million production in today's age. Doesn't that tell anybody something? Isn't that sad?. I disagree that these design are worse there different that is all.

I'd take an updated (and by updated I mean using the tech to maybe have the faces move better during fight scenes) look of the original suits over these troll looking dummies any day. That simple. That would look corny and terrible slopped together. think planet of the apes people were worried about that and the movie turned out great with some of the best CGI out there the same tech there using in this movie

[Refractive Reflections]

Not really, there are a lot more people now who are looking forward to this movie including me. The promo and maquette gave us some sense of hope!
No, two minutes of thought would just have them copied and pasted from previous incarnations.

This is great because it's something new but still recognisable and that's exactly what the franchise needed, otherwise it'd become stale and boring!

Um... "looking forward" to this movie? It's hard to take your opinions seriously, when you have already declared this 2014 movie as your favorite TMNT movie within your signature ...and it hasn't even come out yet.

[Electric]

the fact that this poster only says "ninja turtles" makes me believe that those designs could have changed, especially since weve seen the actual models used.

[Commenter 42]

Man they really do look like bloated apes, fat faced, bloated chimps.
If you lose the shell, there isn't much reptile to them at all.
Definitely more Battle-toad than NT.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

I just wanna see these damn things in motion.

[NinjaMan]

Spoke with a friend of a friend, he said all these leaks weren't on purpose. Also said the poster is a early design and being reworked. He couldn't share any other info with me sadly

[TigerClaw]

Spoke with a friend of a friend, he said all these leaks weren't on purpose. Also said the poster is a early design and being reworked. He couldn't share any other info with me sadly
I have a feeling something is up because, Supposedly we are expecting TMNT related stuff happening in February.
The timing of these leaks are a sign we can expect something in the beginning of February.

[Vulkanthekrusader]

What if they are like 5'10 but have all that mass? cuz the actors are motioned capped and I'm guessing they are using their heights :tcool:

[NinjaMan]

What if they are like 5'10 but have all that mass? cuz the actors are motioned capped and I'm guessing they are using their heights :tcool:

All of the actors minus Mikey were over 6 feet. And the tallest one was 6'4.

[snake]

Man they really do look like bloated apes, fat faced, bloated chimps.
If you lose the shell, there isn't much reptile to them at all.
Definitely more Battle-toad than NT.

Bloated chimps on steroids. Seriously, look at them! Talk about roid-rage!

[Ninjinister]

I swear to God whether you like it or not stop blaming Bay. F**king learn how to read or I will walk to your house and slap you until you are educated.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

I swear to God whether you like it or not stop blaming Bay. F**king learn how to read or I will walk to your house and slap you until you are educated.

Tell that to Steven Spielberg who produced the Transformer films, who made them put the humans up front in those movies (which he produced). Don't believe me, listen to the audio commentary from the writers themselves, who said "Spielberg said that the audience could only identify if the Humans are in the foreground, not the machines." And Spielberg was the big decision maker on that front, since he referenced stuff like "E.T."

And he was just a 'producer'. And that's a problem a lot of people had with those movies.

Hell, read up on all the problems that director Tobe Hooper had with Poltergeist and Steven Spielberg's involvement and extreme influence in that production (who just 'produced' it.)

Or read up on the movie Dredd, which the producer took away from the director and recut the movie.

Am I 'educated enough' for ya?

If you don't think that a producer (who has a bigger name and a hell of a lot more power than Liebesman) can influence decisions in pre-production let alone a project itself, then you are only fooling yourself.

[snake]

I swear to God whether you like it or not stop blaming Bay. F**king learn how to read or I will walk to your house and slap you until you are educated.

Me? I never said Bay was directing, but he may have input on the film.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Tell that to Steven Spielberg who produced the Transformer films, who made them put the humans up front in those movies (which he produced). Don't believe me, listen to the audio commentary from the writers themselves, who said "Spielberg said that the audience could only identify if the Humans are in the foreground, not the machines." And he was just a 'producer'. And that's a problem a lot of people had with those movies.

Hell, read up on all the problems that director Tobe Hooper had with Poltergeist and Steven Spielberg's involvement and extreme influence in that production (who just 'produced' it.)

If you don't think that a producer (who has a bigger name and a hell of a lot more power than Liebesman) can influence decisions in pre-production let alone a project itself, then you are only fooling yourself.

I think producers have a HUGE influence on the final product because if a director starts trying to do something they don't like they will just cut the funds until they get in line. I'm sure Bay will have plenty of say in this movie because he controls the purse.

[TrickOrTreater]

I swear to God whether you like it or not stop blaming Bay. F**king learn how to read or I will walk to your house and slap you until you are educated.

Watch out. Internet tough guy over here.

[Wildcat]

Looks ok. Probably not the final poster. Even so I still love the new designs.

The clothes and such are just to add more individual personality. I think people just like hating because its Bay.

Same thing happened with Transformers. Alot of people complained they looked like a bunch of metal thrown together but they turned out great, even if you don't like the actual movies.

[snake]

Looks ok. Probably not the final poster. Even so I still love the new designs.

The clothes and such are just to add more individual personality. I think people just like hating because its Bay.

Same thing happened with Transformers. Alot of people complained they looked like a bunch of metal thrown together but they turned out great, even if you don't like the actual movies.

It's not bay, Bay is the producer, not the director.

[Electric]

Spoke with a friend of a friend, he said all these leaks weren't on purpose. Also said the poster is a early design and being reworked. He couldn't share any other info with me sadly

Thanks for the confirmation. Really hope they "rework" out those glasses. Let us know if you find out anything else!

[Wildcat]

It's not bay, Bay is the producer, not the director.I know. I didnt say he was director.

I meant people like hating because of his involvement.

If the movie had nothing to do with Bay I doubt they're would be as much negative judgement like saying the turtles are too big or the clothes are dumb.

[snake]

I know. I didnt say he was director.

I meant people like hating because of his involvement.

If the movie had nothing to do with Bay I doubt they're would be as much negative judgement like saying the turtles are too big or the clothes are dumb.

I don't think bays involvement is the problem. Just look at those things! They look terrible and they are too big, the clothes do look dumb. I know I would use the same feelings if bay wasn't attached.

[Zulithe]

So they really are going with the title "Ninja Turtles" not Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? I'd be fine with that except for concerns that they might not be teenagers and they might not be mutants! Both are important, at least if we are talking about a film reboot where you should establish those things first, then if you wanted to make them non-teens later I guess that would be fine.

Just wanna say I don't hate the designs. I think Out of the Shadows forced me to get used to the whole nostrils thing even if I prefer they be either not there are very subtle. Main problem is I still feel they are too HUGE. Why so big?

Looking forward to seeing those toys. Really curious what a dark-fur Splinter would look like

[bmxbandit]

If the movie had nothing to do with Bay I doubt they're would be as much negative judgement like saying the turtles are too big or the clothes are dumb.

i don't care whose name is attached as long as they treat the property right. everyone has a general idea of what the turtles should look/act like. when something deviates from the norm so drastically it makes it hard to be excited.

[snake]

i don't care whose name is attached as long as they treat the property right. everyone has a general idea of what the turtles should look/act like. when something deviates from the norm so drastically it makes it hard to be excited.

Exactly, why try waaaaaay too hard to be different when you could please the fans with something they love.

[Zulithe]

4chan threads with the leaked poster are being deleted. wonder if we'll get any takedown notices on this board?

[sdp]

They don't look that bad, I don't love them but the criticism is going overboard the lips aren't as bad as we imagined.

[Wildcat]

@ snake and bmxbandit,

The clothes are not that big a deal. Realistically if the turtles existed they wouldn't be running around naked. Plus as others have pointed out some is probably battle gear.

As for the size we dont know how much bigger they are compared to humans. The original live action turtles were bigger than the humans and no one complained about that.

[turtlefanforever]

Man they really do look like bloated apes, fat faced, bloated chimps.
If you lose the shell, there isn't much reptile to them at all.
Definitely more Battle-toad than NT.

Have to agree with you there and the shells look like a backpack

[TrickOrTreater]

@ snake and bmxbandit,

The clothes are not that big a deal. Realistically if the turtles existed they wouldn't be running around naked. Plus as others have pointed out some is probably battle gear.

As for the size we dont know how much bigger they are compared to humans. The original live action turtles were bigger than the humans and no one complained about that.

This is how big Raph will be.

http://i.imgur.com/7sj32D0.jpg?1

He couldn't even fit in a taxi.

[Commenter 42]

To be fair, Fox is 5'4 - maybe 5'6 in the boots...but still.

[Wildcat]

@ TrickOrTreater,

Well hes more bulky than the original live action turtles but looks like hes no taller than the on-set guys next to him.

They're mutants so I imagine they're bigger than humans.

[Refractive Reflections]

This is how big Raph will be.

http://i.imgur.com/7sj32D0.jpg?1

He couldn't even fit in a taxi.

Shhhhh! Quiet TrickOrTreater! Raph's in disguise, you're not supposed to see him in broad daylight in a busy NYC street! ;):P

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

Shhhhh! Quiet TrickOrTreater! Raph's in disguise, you're not supposed to see him in broad daylight in a busy NYC street! ;):P

So these are the new version of the Undercover Turtles?! I can see why Raph would want to use sunglasses. I mean glasses work for Clark Kent.

[Refractive Reflections]

So these are the new version of the Undercover Turtles?! I can see why Raph would want to use sunglasses. I mean glasses work for Clark Kent.

I guess so with the trenchcoat, scarf, fedora, and sunglasses...:ohwell: Wearing that "disguise" is going to attract attention for sure, seeing a huge, bulky, creepy concealed "man" just followin' April O' Neil.

Then again, who knows what context that picture is supposed to be taken as. ...If it was some brief humorous reference to the OT, first movie, or something else perhaps within the 2014 movie.

[T-U-R-T-L-E POWA!]

I guess so with the trenchcoat, scarf, fedora, and sunglasses...:ohwell: Wearing that "disguise" is going to attract attention for sure, seeing a huge, bulky, creepy concealed "man" just followin' April O' Neil.

Then again, who knows what context that picture is supposed to be taken as. ...If it was some brief humorous reference to the OT, first movie, or something else perhaps within the 2014 movie.

Well it seems to be it's gonna be hard for them to blend in very good when the pic of the new van I saw was not very conspicuous at all.

[Ninjinister]

Tell that to Steven Spielberg who produced the Transformer films, who made them put the humans up front in those movies (which he produced). Don't believe me, listen to the audio commentary from the writers themselves, who said "Spielberg said that the audience could only identify if the Humans are in the foreground, not the machines." And Spielberg was the big decision maker on that front, since he referenced stuff like "E.T."

And he was just a 'producer'. And that's a problem a lot of people had with those movies.

Hell, read up on all the problems that director Tobe Hooper had with Poltergeist and Steven Spielberg's involvement and extreme influence in that production (who just 'produced' it.)

Or read up on the movie Dredd, which the producer took away from the director and recut the movie.

Am I 'educated enough' for ya?

If you don't think that a producer (who has a bigger name and a hell of a lot more power than Liebesman) can influence decisions in pre-production let alone a project itself, then you are only fooling yourself.


By your logic, you're saying that just because Bay is producer means he's the one responsible for everything, when there's a much larger chance that he hasn't done squat.

Watch out. Internet tough guy over here.

You suck at recognizing metaphors.

[BabyTurtles]

I wonder how Raph fits in a manhole??

anyway...I usually don't say this....but does anyone think there are too many threads talking about this movie?? I go to each one and it's all kinda the same subject......or has become the same subject.....

..no?....just me?

[TrickOrTreater]

Oh no, sarcasm. You got me there with your very wild display of a lack of wittiness.

Well you were so very intimidating and scary when you threatened over the internet to slap a stranger for something or another that it was hard to gather my wits about me.

Because you're so intimidating and scary.

[Ninjinister]

Well you were so very intimidating and scary when you threatened over the internet to slap a stranger for something or another that it was hard to gather my wits about me.

Because you're so intimidating and scary.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20of%20speech

[TrickOrTreater]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20of%20speech

Aaaand mark.

Look at that. Right on time.

Delicious.

[Ninjinister]

Aaaand mark.

Look at that. Right on time.

Delicious.

I'm sorry that you're not able to detect intentional hyperbole for the sake of getting a point across.

[TrickOrTreater]

I'm sorry that you're not able to detect intentional hyperbole for the sake of getting a point across.

http://i.imgur.com/6vsTGeI.gif?1

[CowabungaMikey]

Aside from Don's glasses and Leo's pose, I really like this designs. I have hope in this film again.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

Why is everyone complaining about the taped up glasses?

A mutated turtle needs to have perfect vision?

You guys, think about it. Donatello's head is wider than a normal human head. Didn't it occur to anyone that since obviously they don't make extra wide glasses for a mutant turtle head, maybe Donatello broke the glasses in the middle and extended the bridge with tape so that the lenses are an appropriate length apart so he can see out of them?

If you ask me, that seems like a far more reasonable explanation about the glasses.
By that logic, Raph and Mike should have broken their glasses too.
Even in the on-set disguise shots with Megan Fox, they are wearing normal scene/hipster glasses.
We have yet to see if Leo owns some shades.

I know. I didnt say he was director.

I meant people like hating because of his involvement.

If the movie had nothing to do with Bay I doubt they're would be as much negative judgement like saying the turtles are too big or the clothes are dumb.
I can tell you right now, even if it was Edgar Wright, I would be saying "WTF" and doing the same thing all over the place.
Bay's name is an extra prick in the side when thinking of this project... along with the director.

This is how big Raph will be.

http://i.imgur.com/7sj32D0.jpg?1

He couldn't even fit in a taxi.

I'm just going to say, I have never seen that picture.
So, I'm observing normal sized legs on Raph (so, will they replace digital Turtle legs in the computer or not? Surprised the actor didn't wear "fake Turtle legs" on set.).
Also, Fox has Raph's sai in her boots?
And Raph is wearing yellow hipster glasses instead of his more Oakley looking ones from the "poster".

[the fixer]

I can picture this 'art' perfectly on the imminent hip hop soundtrack album.
And that's not a compliment.

[Walkabout]

This one looks better

[FlawedCoil82]

Yea, Raphael's full head bandana is what bothers me the most. And then the extra gear they are wearing is the second offense.

[Gin Rummy]

Other than Donnie's overly nerdy specs. I really like the design. Realistic but not vomit inducing. I'm also okay with the title "Ninja Turtles" if that is the case. In fact it would help distinguishing it from the other films.

On one other matter, I am getting conditioned to Raph's bright green eyes. It's a small detail, but I can't help but be a tad disappointed that they seem to be blue in the movie.

[NinjaPug]

4chan threads with the leaked poster are being deleted. wonder if we'll get any takedown notices on this board?

What legal reason could Viacom have to get a picture of a poster at a toy fair taken down? They don't own the picture that some random attendee took.

[CatalaReturns]

Overall, I'm much happier with the designs than I thought I would be.

The one thing that's bugging the snipes out of me has to do with people constantly commenting on Donnie's glasses. You're assuming a lot. For one, due to his beak, there's no way he would fit in any regular pair of glasses, thus the broken frames and tape. Kind of a necessity there. The big assumption bugging me is that people are assuming that they only gave them to Donnie to "nerd him up." Here's the deal: if you work on computers and/or with wiring, small parts, etc. a LOT you normally jive better with having a pair of magnifiers - and not the ridiculous jewelry style ones, but a basic pair of reading glasses. Could I see them as a necessary tool that Donnie might have in his arsenal when teching? Yes. Necessary for the poster? Maybe not.

As far as Raph's full bandana goes, well, it screams '90s gangsta, and for some odd reason, I see it fitting him well. The sun glasses, despite some comments, look like they would just barely fit, but I could see them being used. (As someone who rocks frames, sometimes you deal with frames being super tight if it fits the need.)

The more I see the concept work, the less the noses bug me. Depending on what turtle-verse and background story you go with, it would make sense for the guys to have human-esc characteristics.

[D Piddy 1982]

Wow! Those images are incredible! First sniff of anything I've seen since the kids Mikey costume pic that was leaked!

I for one am very impressed and have some faith restored in this project.

I find it hard to comprehend why some people hate these designs SOoooo much?...each to his own I guess, everyone's entitled to their opinion. If we all liked the same thing we'd all drive the same cars, have the same looking wives....

Massively excited now...

[Bry]

As for the size we dont know how much bigger they are compared to humans. The original live action turtles were bigger than the humans and no one complained about that.

That picture of the disguised Raph has him towering over Megan Fox, so they're definitely on the tall side. Six feet or taller, I'd guess.

And the 1990 Turtles were actually shorter than most humans, as in the comics and cartoon at the time:

http://i61.tinypic.com/2uj2fkm.jpg

(Granted, Jim Henson was 6'3", but they're all significantly shorter than him.)

[VaughnMichael]

It may be because I've been along for the entire TMNT ride thus far but I don't think these are all that bad.
Is it the direction I wanted for the movie? Nope.
I'm not the one making the movie though so until I make a TMNT I can't complain all that much.
I'll see it but I've got low expectations going in, which could be good.
I do have to say though this look would have worked better for a comic or one off series of toys or something.
Personally I'd have gone with the a mirage look (Peter or Kevin style).
I think it's the noses and lips that kill the design the most though.
They really remind me of the 90's Henson show Dinosaurs.
A friend of mine I showed the poster to told me the turtles faces almost looked like black stereotypes to him. Looking particularly at Mikey, I can't unsee it myself now.

>_O
Yeah that's what a friend at work said and now I can't unsee that either.:ohwell:

[Jester]

Still not sure what I think. I agree with the whole "Fan Art to the X-TREME!" thought of Powder and I've been thinking of the taped glasses, maybe it's out of necessity rather than "NERD!!!!" coding. I mean the bridge of Donnie's beak is larger than the bridge of a human's nose. Just playing devil's advocate. :P

[turtlefanforever]

This one looks better

And with this new change in design trying to "express" themselves it's most likely hipster glasses. But who knows. It can be debated, it won't be explained in the movie most likely so it's just trivial really.

[electric_sheep]

every time i get even a little hope for this movie, i remember that Liebesman is directing and that Megan Fox is in it...

[Jester]

every time i get even a little hope for this movie, i remember that Liebesman is directing and that Megan Fox is in it...
Man, you're as big a broken record as Cybercubed about White Shredder and TurtleFanForever about the Nick series.

[turtlefanforever]

Man, you're as big a broken record as Cybercubed about White Shredder and TurtleFanForever about the Nick series.

You've expressed your view and metephorical heigharchy that everyone on here must have the same view, and the only ones that matter have the same view as you. Your narcissistic views and false sense of superiority can only be surpassed by powders sophomoric jests about the mentally handicapped people.

[powerlaces]

Based on the sloppy photoshop work I'm guess that this is just a poster created in-house by a designer at Playmates (using turtle render assets) and not the official poster of the movie.

[Plasticplayhouse]

i'm ok with most of the look. the lips are a bit distracting though. i wish they would be less large and less texturized. they should look more smooth.

[blindturtle02]

Still not sure what I think. I agree with the whole "Fan Art to the X-TREME!" thought of Powder and I've been thinking of the taped glasses, maybe it's out of necessity rather than "NERD!!!!" coding. I mean the bridge of Donnie's beak is larger than the bridge of a human's nose. Just playing devil's advocate. :P

Yeah Jester, was thinking the same thing concerning the extreme here from several descriptions. I'm picturing them with the normal turtle beaks with humanoid lips at the ends. Then someone else said that they look like goblins, so like you, not sure what to think. I've also been laughing because a good number of us are complaining about the clothes. I guess we've all grown accustom to a bunch of turtles in their birthday suits over the years? I certainly include myself among that number. I think the turtles were meant to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMndcQI4l9k hehe but that's just me.

[electric_sheep]

http://s2.postimg.org/cqdr1snvt/yt7.jpg
not that different except head is a little taller and a shoulder pads are different color...

[Bmaga123]

I swear I read somewhere that the eyes were going to be brown not blue :ohwell:

[samxsteal]

[Mod Edit: Image removed by request of Paramount.]

If you looks ar the models and the post though and look at the actors playing them i can see there faces they guy playing mikey has larger more pronounced lips so of course we will see more of that in him same goes for the rest they have the facial features of the people playing them

[electric_sheep]

so the only explanation is that the turtles where designed a long time ago, they reworked the face just a little to resemble the actors...

[samxsteal]

so the only explanation is that the turtles where designed a long time ago, they reworked the face just a little to resemble the actors...

no im saying that why like and noses look the way they do it is because they look like the actors and i remember a while back them saying the turtle will be the most expressive they have even been. they look like the actor(which is fine by me kinda expected this from the start)

[Anton Chigurh]

Raph does look to have AR's eyes IMHO

[Cipher]

I was all on board with what we've seen on the designs until now, but uuuuuuuugh, those glasses.

Then again, I know the kind of subtlety I can expect from any Bay-related production by now. Early design peeks had me a little excited for the overall approach, but hey, I generally hold the Transformers designs as the only good thing about those movies too.

Also, on the whole, unless it's just the photo or the poster, these things came across much better in the original sculpts than they do rendered in CGI.

Re: Director vs. producer talk a few pages back: The truth is, when it comes to large studio projects like these, the director is basically just a project-manager for the producer. And sometimes only after pre-production.

[MrTMNT2012]

I was all on board with what we've seen on the designs until now, but uuuuuuuugh, those glasses.

Then again, I know the kind of subtlety I can expect from any Bay-related production by now. Early design peeks had me a little excited for the overall approach, but hey, I generally hold the Transformers designs as the only good thing about those movies too.

At least here, we can tell the Turtles apart...

[electric_sheep]

I was all on board with what we've seen on the designs until now, but uuuuuuuugh, those glasses.

I generally hold the Transformers designs as the only good thing about those movies too.


http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110929135440/transformers/images/9/9a/Dotm-megatron-1.jpg look at it, you call that a good design? it looks like transformer ****...

[electric_sheep]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs23/f/2007/353/e/4/Megatron_pwns_Bay__s_Megatron_by_khaamar.jpg
though i wish he was holding Michael Bays head instead...

[Andrew NDB]

At least here, we can tell the Turtles apart...

Because that's ever actually been a legitimate concern by people over the age of 3?