Levels of TMNT movie fans

[Ultimate Ninja]

Edit: Disclaimer: Don't take this seriously. Also, 4 levels of fans, just as we have 4 turtles.

There seems to be these levels:

1. Causal fan: Fan of the turtles. Remembers the 1980s cartoon and maybe the 2003 cartoon. Has not really thought about the turtles in awhile. Looks forward to the movie, because hey it is a new turtles movie!

2. Passionate turtle fan: All things turtles are just cool. A little nervous about the new movie. Has fond memories of the old movies and cartoons. Watches the new Nickelodeon series. Collects a few or many of the action figures.

3. Borderline turtle-path: Thinks about the turtles almost all the time. Really disappointed with what has been read about the new movie.

4. Full-on turtle rage: Oh my gosh, what the *$#%!? Alien turtles with lips?! And what is Megan Fox doing in MY turtle movie?! For real?! Oh man, Ninja Turtles, excuse me, it is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is a way of life, and I'm going to be a real %^&$ head to anyone who holds a different opinion than me, and take things way too seriously to the point that it is no longer being a fan, it is having a mental disorder and an obsession.

I'm in #3, Borderline turtle-path. I think about the turtles a lot and look forward to the movie, but I am concerned it will possibly be like Transformers, a movie I do NOT like!

[samxsteal]

Edit: Disclaimer: Don't take this seriously. Also, 4 levels of fans, just as we have 4 turtles.

There seems to be these levels:

1. Causal fan: Fan of the turtles. Remembers the 1980s cartoon and maybe the 2003 cartoon. Has not really thought about the turtles in awhile. Looks forward to the movie, because hey it is a new turtles movie!

2. Passionate turtle fan: All things turtles are just cool. A little nervous about the new movie. Has fond memories of the old movies and cartoons. Watches the new Nickelodeon series. Collects a few or many of the action figures.

3. Borderline turtle-path: Thinks about the turtles almost all the time. Really disappointed with what has been read about the new movie.

4. Full-on turtle rage: Oh my gosh, what the *$#%!? Alien turtles with lips?! And what is Megan Fox doing in MY turtle movie?! For real?! Oh man, Ninja Turtles, excuse me, it is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is a way of life, and I'm going to be a real %^&$ head to anyone who holds a different opinion than me, and take things way too seriously to the point that it is no longer being a fan, it is having a mental disorder and an obsession.

I'm in #3, Borderline turtle-path. I think about the turtles a lot and look forward to the movie, but I am concerned it will possibly be like Transformers, a movie I do NOT like!
IM pretty much in-between 2 and 3 while i have to say there are tones of things going through my mind turtle happens to be one but i cant say i think about then all the time in the past this was the case and i have always loved the turtles in every version for what they were, DO i like other more then some yes. For the longest time i love tmnt 3 Because i love Medieval Japan so seeing samurai and stuff like that was just awesome looking back people are right the costumes aren't as good but i still hold that movie close to my heart. Same goes for the Out of their shells I have so much nostalgia for that, back when i was a kid it was that that convinced be the turtles were real i believed it with all of my being. But i hold just about anything turtles with a bit of respect.

I find it so funny all the since of entitlement Fans hold these days, I guess i just remember times when you could complain and miss the movie or just shut up and watch the movie based on the thing you loved even if it wasn't what you had originally hope. All the distaste and anger over things isn't good for people, chill out relax and just go with it. If its terrible you're really not effected by it. Do terrible movies really effect there franchises NO, just let it go and chill.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

A solid 2. Although the last toys I bought were the NECA ones from a few years back.

[TrickOrTreater]

I don't think about the Turtles all the time(I have other interests), but I'm somewhere between 2 and 3 leaning a little closer to three.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

i am def a 2

[Powder]

I thought this was gonna be a fairly amusing thread until I read #4. You clearly think that every fan who hates what they've seen is a hostile piece of sh**. Way to be objective. Go away.

[TrickOrTreater]

I thought this was gonna be a fairly amusing thread until I read #4. You clearly think that every fan who hates what they've seen is a hostile piece of sh**. Way to be objective. Go away.

Yeah, the only people who are being real **** heads to anyone are the people who are positive on the things they've seen to the people who aren't.

Gets pretty tiresome.

[Bmaga123]

I would be between a 2 and a 3 as well probably closer to 2 :tcool:

[Ultimate Ninja]

Some interesting replies. Thanks for entertaining the thoughts on this topic, or something like that. :tcool: I have been a turtles fan since the late 1980s. I have followed the cartoons, movies, and the toy lines. The only turtles related incarnations that I haven't followed are the comic books, live action Next Mutation series, and those concert type events. My favorite turtles is the 2003 era cartoon, followed by the 1980s cartoon as my second favorite. All are great though.

*reaches down and pulls the tac out of Powder's big lion paw.* I got it! You can be happy now!

[samxsteal]

Some interesting replies. Thanks for entertaining the thoughts on this topic, or something like that. :tcool: I have been a turtles fan since the late 1980s. I have followed the cartoons, movies, and the toy lines. The only turtles related incarnations that I haven't followed are the comic books, live action Next Mutation series, and those concert type events. My favorite turtles is the 2003 era cartoon, followed by the 1980s cartoon as my second favorite. All are great though.

*reaches down and pulls the tac out of Powder's big lion paw.* I got it! You can be happy now!
It sucks Cuz i got into the IDW and the Mirage comics but financially im not able to keep up with the releases and re releases so i have missed some great story arks and hope to be able to read them some day they are supposed to be great.

[snake]

I'm a four. I hate this movie.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I'm probably a mixture of #2 and #3

4. Full-on turtle rage: Oh my gosh, what the *$#%!? Alien turtles with lips?! And what is Megan Fox doing in MY turtle movie?! For real?! Oh man, Ninja Turtles, excuse me, it is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is a way of life, and I'm going to be a real %^&$ head to anyone who holds a different opinion than me, and take things way too seriously to the point that it is no longer being a fan, it is having a mental disorder and an obsession.

Hmmm.... That reminds me of someone, could it be: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/member.php?u=1438

[Jester]

So....to fight the perceived "elitism" of those who are long time members and dislike the movie, we set up a "hierarchy' for our love or hate of the new movie....

Yep, sounds about right.

[Candy Kappa]

Is there a 5th choice for those who have lost interest in the movie?

[CyberCubed]

The casuals are the worst. Casuals are always the worst.

[Candy Kappa]

I just love how you've taken a relatively harmless term and perverted it into your own usage.

[CyberCubed]

I just love how you've taken a relatively harmless term and perverted it into your own usage.

It's not my term, it's Powder's. I never even knew what a casual was until Powder kept saying it every other day.

[Candy Kappa]

Yeah, no, just no. Powder used it in a whole different way then you do. You use it as a derogatory term.

[Bob]

It's not my term, it's Powder's. I never even knew what a casual was until Powder kept saying it every other day.

Don't worry, this thread doesn't concern you. I think you're in the seventies somewhere.

[samxsteal]

Don't worry, this thread doesn't concern you. I think you're in the seventies somewhere.

hahahaha this was hilarious

[Donatello19]

I'm a number three except for the fact that "I'm disappointed with what we've seen". I'm holding all judgement until I actually see the movie.

[CyberCubed]

Don't worry, this thread doesn't concern you. I think you're in the seventies somewhere.

I think every TMNT fan should be concerned. A bad movie will damage the brand. More casuals see a movie than watch the cartoons or read the comics.

Nobody knew who Iron Man was before the movies hit. Now he's insanely popular.

TMNT hasn't had a popular movie since 1991. I doubt it will change.

[Sanjuro]

None of those options describe myself.

[Donatello19]

TMNT hasn't had a popular movie since 1991. I doubt it will change.

How did TMNT (2007) do? I kind of fell out of the fandom during the time with that and the last seasons of 2K3.

[Sanjuro]

How did TMNT (2007) do? I kind of fell out of the fandom during the time with that and the last seasons of 2K3.

2007 was irrelevant.

Did better than expected first week. Opened in a few more theaters for the second and dropped immediately.

Basically showed that the franchise is marketable, but unrealistically able to perform with an average film budget.

[samxsteal]

How did TMNT (2007) do? I kind of fell out of the fandom during the time with that and the last seasons of 2K3.

really nothing much. people say the show was effected but i didn't really feel that way.

[Candy Kappa]

After 2007 TMNT the show going into its last season, the designs got more akin to the movie counterpart.

[Jester]

It certainly changed the action figure style....

[Blossombrooks]

Hmm, I'm leaning towards 3 but honestly I could tick one or two of the 4 category if I let myself get carried away...which I won't. I don't wish to express a wildly critical opinion because there's this little part of me hoping all my preconceived nostrils, sorry, notions are totally unfounded and I'll still enjoy it. ;)

[billbot85]

I guess I'm about a 2 according to this scale, although I think I'm more than "worried" about the 2014 film. I'm not gonna rage about it, but I have to keep my expectations low.

[samxsteal]

Hmm, I'm leaning towards 3 but honestly I could tick one or two of the 4 category if I let myself get carried away...which I won't. I don't wish to express a wildly critical opinion because there's this little part of me hoping all my preconceived nostrils, sorry, notions are totally unfounded and I'll still enjoy it. ;)

I guess I'm about a 2 according to this scale, although I think I'm more than "worried" about the 2014 film. I'm not gonna rage about it, but I have to keep my expectations low.

see this is perfectly acceptable, And i personally hope you enjoy the movie once it comes out. and worries are put to rest.

[Coola Yagami]

I think every TMNT fan should be concerned. A bad movie will damage the brand. More casuals see a movie than watch the cartoons or read the comics.

Nobody knew who Iron Man was before the movies hit. Now he's insanely popular.

TMNT hasn't had a popular movie since 1991. I doubt it will change.

The casuals made iron man a hit. If anything, the casuals will shun this movie even more than the rest of us. Cuz these sure as hell are NOT the turtles they remembered.

[samxsteal]

The casuals made iron man a hit. If anything, the casuals will shun this movie even more than the rest of us. Cuz these sure as hell are NOT the turtles they remembered.

these are the same people who went to see transformers, they will go see this.

[Jester]

these are the same people who went to see transformers, they will go see this.
Not exactly instilling me with tons of confidence because despite making lots of money, most Transformers fans really don't have good things to say about the movies....

Just because the name will fill the seats doesn't mean they shouldn't at least try to make it a movie fans will actually enjoy as well.

[samxsteal]

Not exactly instilling me with tons of confidence because despite making lots of money, most Transformers fans really don't have good things to say about the movies....

Just because the name will fill the seats doesn't mean they shouldn't at least try to make it a movie fans will actually enjoy as well.

IM not saying they wont Im just say People went a saw the movie essentially make tons of new fan selling thousands of dollars in merchandise making the rating for there running shows sky rocked and making transformers more of a well known property

Just an example. Add to that, that this could be a great movie and if it is all the more better.

imaging transformer did what it did being considered "terrible" as you say to most transformers fans then imagine if it was a good or great. film.

[Warhorse]

I don't think I'm any of these levels. I love the Turtles in general (Raphael is my favorite fictional character of all time) but there are some incarnations I love and others that were meh to me. And, there is this situation, while 2k3 is probably my favorite of the toons, I still hated Fast Forward. I'm not a particular fan of the original comics (but I do respect the stories) but I can get lost for hours in a well written fanfiction.

[Warhorse]

I think every TMNT fan should be concerned. A bad movie will damage the brand. More casuals see a movie than watch the cartoons or read the comics.

Nobody knew who Iron Man was before the movies hit. Now he's insanely popular.

TMNT hasn't had a popular movie since 1991. I doubt it will change.

But, but, I thought Transformer movies were bad, but the casuals flocked to those like there was no tomorrow, while Kick Ass and Watchmen were considered good comic book movies, but the casuals could have cared less.

[TrickOrTreater]

But, but, I thought Transformer movies were bad, but the casuals flocked to those like there was no tomorrow, while Kick Ass and Watchmen were considered good comic book movies, but the casuals could have cared less.

And yet Iron Man was both a great, faithful to the source material comic book movie and a good movie in general and everybody loved it.

So yeah. Both are very possible.

You just have to give a crap about the thing you're adapting.

[samxsteal]

After 2007 TMNT the show going into its last season, the designs got more akin to the movie counterpart.

Just cuz im curious do you have examples. Honest curiosity

[Warhorse]

And yet Iron Man was both a great, faithful to the source material comic book movie and a good movie in general and everybody loved it.

So yeah. Both are very possible.

You just have to give a crap about the thing you're adapting.

This makes no sense, I thought we were talking about what appeals to the casuals and what not, and casual movie goers are not going to give a sh!t about if it's closely adapted to the comic book or not. It's a bit of a double edged sword. A movie can come out and be as faithful to the comic book as possible, but if the GA don't care for it, then the near theatrical future dies right there. But then, there is the time when the movie strays far from the adapted material (like Transformers, Man of Steel, even the Dark Knight to an extent) and the GA love it to death (much to the dismay of the hardcore comic fans who now have to suffer through movies not meant for them, but those who shell out the big bucks to fund these expensive movie projects). The movies that actually are faithful adaptations and loved by the GA are kind of rare. Heck, next to the Turtles, another story I love is the LOTR saga, but to be honest, I loved with what Peter Jackson has done with Legolas, even though he has strayed far from the source material.

[TrickOrTreater]

This makes no sense, I thought we were talking about what appeals to the casuals and what not, and casual movie goers are not going to give a sh!t about if it's closely adapted to the comic book or not..

And there you go.

If they're not going to give a ****, why NOT adapt it faithfully from source materials?

Why change things for the sake of changing them if the general audience isn't going to give a ****?

Make a good movie for both GA and fans and make it faithful to the source material for fans.

It's perfectly achievable, TMNT creative team just didn't/don't give a crap.

[Coola Yagami]

And there you go.

If they're not going to give a ****, why NOT adapt it faithfully from source materials?

Why change things for the sake of changing them if the general audience isn't going to give a ****?

Make a good movie for both GA and fans and make it faithful to the source material for fans.

It's perfectly achievable, TMNT creative team just didn't/don't give a crap.

THIS. So far the Marvel Movies have done just that (with the exception of Iron Man 3's Mandarin) and we really haven't heard any complaints from GA (again, except for the Mandarin, but most casuals wouldn't know enough to care anyway).

[samxsteal]

And there you go.

If they're not going to give a ****, why NOT adapt it faithfully from source materials?

Why change things for the sake of changing them if the general audience isn't going to give a ****?

Make a good movie for both GA and fans and make it faithful to the source material for fans.

It's perfectly achievable, TMNT creative team just didn't/don't give a crap.
Speed racer Was arguably the best adaptation of an anime to a Hollywood movie ever and next to flopped because it was too abstract.

[Coola Yagami]

Speed racer Was arguably the best adaptation of an anime to a Hollywood movie ever and next to flopped because it was too abstract.

Yet stuff like Iron Man and the Crow were faithful and hell and did great. Hell, even the first turtle movie did stuff based more on the Mirage comics than the cartoon that the most everyone knew about them at the time, and THAT did great.

[Jester]

Hell, even the first turtle movie did stuff based more on the Mirage comics than the cartoon that the most everyone knew about them at the time, and THAT did great.
Highest grossing indy film of 90...and in the top 10 of all movies that year. I just hope this movie is half as good as that.

[samxsteal]

Yet stuff like Iron Man and the Crow were faithful and hell and did great. Hell, even the first turtle movie did stuff based more on the Mirage comics than the cartoon that the most everyone knew about them at the time, and THAT did great.

Just saying It can works both ways. I get what you are trying to say. but it can work both ways. Were very accurate adaptations have failed and not so accurate movies have done well.

As for the crow have you seen the most recent crow movie is was arguably the most accurate and has dont the worst of all the movies(though i enjoyed it)

[TrickOrTreater]

Speed racer Was arguably the best adaptation of an anime to a Hollywood movie ever and next to flopped because it was too abstract.

And just like Yagami said, the first TMNT movie borrowed quite a bit from the Mirage comics than the original mega-hit cartoon and it's one of the highest grossing independent films of all time.

But it's also a good movie.

So like I said, make it a good movie for both fans and the GA, but make it a faithfully adapted movie for the fans if you give a crap.

[Warhorse]

And there you go.

If they're not going to give a ****, why NOT adapt it faithfully from source materials?

Why change things for the sake of changing them if the general audience isn't going to give a ****?

Make a good movie for both GA and fans and make it faithful to the source material for fans.

It's perfectly achievable, TMNT creative team just didn't/don't give a crap.

But we already got that back in 1990. Aren't you tired of rehashing the same damn thing over and over and over again? I have seen the Raph Meets Casey Jones now in 4 different incarnations, and they are almost exactly the same damn way.

[TrickOrTreater]

But we already got that back in 1990. Aren't you tired of rehashing the same damn thing over and over and over again? I have seen the Raph Meets Casey Jones now in 4 different incarnations, and they are almost exactly the same damn way.

And yet Chris Nolan was able to give us something new and fresh with Batman while still making it very much recognizably Batman.

Changed a few things? Sure.

Still recognizably Batman.

Some things you just don't change for the sake of change.

[Warhorse]

And yet Chris Nolan was able to give us something new and fresh with Batman while still making it very much recognizably Batman.

Changed a few things? Sure.

Still recognizably Batman.

Some things you just don't change for the sake of change.

Actually, I know quite a few hardcore Batman fans that hate what Nolan has done, (especially when it comes to Bale when he talks like Batman, we have all seen the jokes on youtube about it) and still prefer Burton's version. And who are you to tell them they can't change things? Heck, if I had the money and got to make my own Turtles movie, there would be several changes I would do.

[Jester]

Heck, if I had the money and got to make my own Turtles movie, there would be several changes I would do.
This should be good. Pray thee, good sir, what would those changes be?

[Warhorse]

This should be good. Pray thee, good sir, what would those changes be?

Why, so people can just be mean on here?

[Powder]

That bad, huh?

[Warhorse]

That bad, huh?

In my mind they are not so bad. It mostly has to do with Hamato Yoshi's background and beginning, and April would be different from either the Mirage or FW version.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I guess I'm somewhere between a 2 and 3. There was a long stretch when I barely thought about them at all, but it was mostly due to being an adult and RL taking precedence over things like cartoons and other childhood loves. That, and for several years I was working on Saturdays and had no idea there even WAS a "new" cartoon- until it got to FF and I rediscovered it- only to be utterly confused and disappointed by the lackluster animation and characterization. I was indifferent, missed the TMNT CG movie completely, and it was only recently (within the last two years) that I rekindled my TMNT-mania. Now I'm back to hunting down everything I can reasonably get my hands on, and loving every bit of it!

But as a kid, I was borderline obsessed and tried to catch everything I could- even the newspaper comic strips! At least on Sundays when we actually GOT the paper they were in. I guess it was the movies and OT that I was really in love with back then, and what with one thing and another, I just lost track after high school. But now that I've returned to the fandom in general, and my former near-obsessive love, I ain't leaving any time soon! Whether the movie is good or not, I know I still have everything else to enjoy, especially the IDW and Nick stuff. Good or bad, the movie will not affect me other than to be disappointed if it doesn't ring true to the core of what I came to love about them in the first place.

[Candy Kappa]

Just cuz im curious do you have examples. Honest curiosity

They incorporated the different heights and added pupils, also the toys continued to use the movie molds instead of using BttS designs.

[Coola Yagami]

But we already got that back in 1990. Aren't you tired of rehashing the same damn thing over and over and over again? I have seen the Raph Meets Casey Jones now in 4 different incarnations, and they are almost exactly the same damn way.

It doesn't have to be the same thing over and over again. It can be a different story, but still keep... now hold on to your senses here, this might blow your mind.... the turtles looking like they've always had, foot ninjas that ARE foot ninjas, and a kick-ass shredder that doesn't need some kind of super suit to fight.

I admit Shredder does look awesome, and I know we're gonna completely forget about lame-ass Fitchner the moment he puts it on.... but that all goes out the window if he says something like 'ACTIVATE S.H.R.E.D.D.E.R BATTLE MODE' and we hear humming and all that.

Super kills it if he explains that he can't fight worth crap but with the 'S.H.R.E.D.D.E.R. battle exoskeleton' he can defeat any ninja master.

[samxsteal]

They incorporated the different heights and added pupils, also the toys continued to use the movie molds instead of using BttS designs.
The pupils sure but Height The tmnt 2007 turtles are all the same height and pretty much the same build even the toys were essentially they same molds save color and paint apps and accessories
http://www.tmnttoys.com/07figures/giants/3468.jpg
http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130311214631/tmnt/images/c/c0/Back_to_the_sewer.png

[Ultimate Ninja]

I always thought it was odd that Playmates didn't make toys from TMNT Back to the Sewer. The turtles figures look to be the talking ones. I almost bought one of those once, kind of wish I had now.

[samxsteal]

I always thought it was odd that Playmates didn't make toys from TMNT Back to the Sewer. The turtles figures look to be the talking ones. I almost bought one of those once, kind of wish I had now.

By the time BTTS came about things were slowing down for tmnt. With the movie coming out they probably wanted to focus on those figures instead.

Its different then what we have know the show is still going strong. So the attention of the franchise is greater then it was back during BTTS.

[slingtheory]

I think every TMNT fan should be concerned. A bad movie will damage the brand. More casuals see a movie than watch the cartoons or read the comics.

Nobody knew who Iron Man was before the movies hit. Now he's insanely popular.

TMNT hasn't had a popular movie since 1991. I doubt it will change.

a bad movie never really has a negative effect on a brand. people who didn't care about it before just go right on not caring about it while the people who did keep right on reading the comics and watching the shows.its the movie being successful that makes the difference. like you said its the movie that gets the attention of people unaware of a franchise. if they like it they check out more if they don't they write it off. if the movie sucks the only thing lost will be a chance to pick up new fans. what we should be concerned about is the movie sucking for fans but being a hit with the general audience. if that happens crappy ideas from the movie can start to show up everywhere else to cater to people who liked it

But we already got that back in 1990. Aren't you tired of rehashing the same damn thing over and over and over again? I have seen the Raph Meets Casey Jones now in 4 different incarnations, and they are almost exactly the same damn way. being faithful to the source material doesn't necessarily have to mean do it the exact same way as before and making changes doesn't mean you need to reinvent the wheel. I think the most important thing when making an adaption especially with something that's been around for decades is realizing that its still around for a reason. sometimes its just as simple as looking at what worked and making sure it remains while making the necessary changes. 90% of batman begins came out of the comics with the rest being altered so it could fit in a 2 hour time frame. or for a more close to home example idw's tmnt comics are a faithful reinvention that managed to put their own spin on things while taking cues from 30 years of turtle history.

[ObiWanFan4life]

#3. Despite my trepidation involving the designs, I'm hoping the movie is at least entertaining. And no, I do not have a mental illness.

[samxsteal]

#3. Despite my trepidation involving the designs, I'm hoping the movie is at least entertaining. And no, I do not have a mental illness.

I have ADHD thats technically a mental illness?? i think lol

[ObiWanFan4life]

I have ADHD thats technically a mental illness?? i think lol

Oh, I have it too, but I don't know if it counts. :lol:

[samxsteal]

Oh, I have it too, but I don't know if it counts. :lol:

lol Well "im not crazy my mother had me tested" but i am pretty crazy

[FoxBoxKid]

I don't think we should label ourselves. Everyone is unique. :)

[bgb1018]

I'm easily floating between a 2 or 3.

[Walkabout]

I don't think we should label ourselves. Everyone is unique. :)

Was it Carl Jung or Dick Van Patten who said if you label me, you negate me?"
:D

Crap is crap, for example if my favourite band puts out a crap album I'll say it's crap- craptastic even.

I'm not going to automatically like any old you know what just cause it has the TMNT or whatever on it...
NEW TMNT CRAPCAKES: IF YOU DON'T ENJOY THE TASTE YOU ARE'NT A FAN

[samxsteal]

Was it Carl Jung or Dick Van Patten who said if you label me, you negate me?"
:D

Crap is crap, for example if my favourite band puts out a crap album I'll say it's crap- craptastic even.

I'm not going to automatically like any old you know what just cause it has the TMNT or whatever on it...
NEW TMNT CRAPCAKES: IF YOU DON'T ENJOY THE TASTE YOU ARE'NT A FAN
Most of us aren't saying that. We're just saying to judge a CD, and in order to consider it craptastic, you have to at least have listened to the songs on the CD right? Same can be said for a movie. you cant judge it based of of blurry leaked photo, and expect to fully understand out they will act as Characters on the screen, and know how the story will play out?

I mean you can say you dont like the designs, or the toys, or what you've seen. That's your choice and freedom.

But judging the full film based off of just that it judging a cd based on Song titles and the cover on the jewel case.

[Walkabout]

I wasn't directing my post at anyone at particular, and I'm certainly not tarring everybody with the same brush or pigeon holing ;)

[samxsteal]

I wasn't directing my post at anyone at particular, and I'm certainly not tarring everybody with the same brush or pigeon holing ;)

Wasn't meaning to come off as Pigeon holing lol (haven't heard that in a while) ^_^ haha sorry:tlol:
Just trying to make a point.

I understand that on the internet things can be lost in translation. I was trying to be light hearted

[CyberCubed]

Hopefully the number of casuals who see this film don't get a bad impression of the TMNT franchise because of it.

I also don't think parents would want to take their kids to see this as its nothing like the Nick cartoon.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Hopefully the number of casuals who see this film don't get a bad impression of the TMNT franchise because of it.

I also don't think parents would want to take their kids to see this as its nothing like the Nick cartoon.

Your very repetitive, aren't you?

[CyberCubed]

Your very repetitive, aren't you?

I'm just worried about the casuals. I neither want them to be turned off from the TMNT franchise or embrace this new movie version as its not what TMNT should be about.

[samxsteal]

Hopefully the number of casuals who see this film don't get a bad impression of the TMNT franchise because of it.

I also don't think parents would want to take their kids to see this as its nothing like the Nick cartoon. Not if facebook has anything to say About I've already seen several post about father excited to take there kids to see it and how excited they are.

Your very repetitive, aren't you?
The Very definition lol

[BabyTurtles]

2~ :D I wanna see the movie cause...turtles!

[TurtleTitan97]

I'd definitely say I'm a 2 with little bit of 3. IDK, on one hand, I'd like to think that this film will some how overcome the criticism it's gotten, and that somehow turns out to be a good film.

But on the other hand, practically nothing from this film has given me hope it'll be good. From Fitcher being cast as Shredder, the Foot clan being turned into some kinda black ops group (With some very ugly masks they're wearing), and the Turtles designs ( I hate how Mikey turned out), the list just goes on and on.

Honestly, unless the trailer can convince me, I might just skip this and wait till it's on DVD.

[CyberCubed]

Not if facebook has anything to say About I've already seen several post about father excited to take there kids to see it and how excited they are.
The Very definition lol

Still only a minority of people.

How many people are there living in the U.S. again? Over a billion? How many are excited to see this movie? Maybe 5,000?

[The Turtle Terminator]

Is there a 5th option for turtles fans with an overpassion and need mental help with a tmnt insanity

[samxsteal]

Still only a minority of people.

How many people are there living in the U.S. again? Over a billion? How many are excited to see this movie? Maybe 5,000?

this was just one glance from today lol. I'm not about to invest all my time trying to tally up all those who enjoy the movie then from there find all the one who are excited to take there kid to the movie I'm just saying there is a lot of positive feed back from what I've seen. It was nice to see Personally I think its good. kid and his father get to bond and they can enjoy the turtles. something they obviously both enjoy.

[samxsteal]

Is there a 5th option for turtles fans with an overpassion and need mental help with a tmnt insanity

Nah but its good. lol Kinda scary
For some time i was 100% sure the turtles actually existed. And carried that with me for along while. They still one of my many passions.

[Commenter 42]

For some time i was 100% sure the turtles actually existed. And carried that with me for along while.

Please indulge us. This isn't the first time you've made reference to the fact that you believed the turtles were "real".

I'd like to hear the whole story, ending with the day you discovered they were actually actors in costumes, or cartoons, or whatever.

[Warhorse]

Hopefully the number of casuals who see this film don't get a bad impression of the TMNT franchise because of it.

I also don't think parents would want to take their kids to see this as its nothing like the Nick cartoon.

Parents are going to be another story. I remember quite well, when the first Turtles movie came out, they all took their little kids to go see it and were shell shocked at how violent it was. I know I read somewhere that the parents pressured New Line to make a more kiddy friendly film and I guess due to the backlash from the parents, it's why the second movie is more corny and light hearted than the first movie was.

I'm curious in, are we going to get a PG film or a PG-13 film. With the director's and producer's track record, I'm assuming PG-13, but one can never tell.

[samxsteal]

Parents are going to be another story. I remember quite well, when the first Turtles movie came out, they all took their little kids to go see it and were shell shocked at how violent it was. I know I read somewhere that the parents pressured New Line to make a more kiddy friendly film and I guess due to the backlash from the parents, it's why the second movie is more corny and light hearted than the first movie was.

I'm curious in, are we going to get a PG film or a PG-13 film. With the director's and producer's track record, I'm assuming PG-13, but one can never tell.

I remember watching them as young as two or three years old and not having and issue with to much Violence then again i remember sneaking in on my dad watching the wolfman, And having night mares lol. but thats different.

As far as rating im sure it will be pg13 transformer was pg 13 many comic book movies are pg13. And pg 13 tend to have the broadest output

[samxsteal]

Please indulge us. This isn't the first time you've made reference to the fact that you believed the turtles were "real".

I'd like to hear the whole story, ending with the day you discovered they were actually actors in costumes, or cartoons, or whatever.

Well I grew up around them since before i could remember which was when i was at least 21/2 so up until i was in 2nd or 3rd grade i just assumed they were real Looking back I realize it was silly.

There wasn't really a earth shattering revelation, it was more an understand on how shows and thing work after a while. I remember being young and watching out of are shells and saying in my head this has to be real. I had the BTS out of are shells so it was kinda built to be believed as real, and as a kid I did. Used to dress in all green and play tmnt during recess. Classic construction paper headbands.

But any way I just kind realized they weren't.

[Coola Yagami]

What level of TMNT fan is the one that just plain wants the movie to be good, without needing to change most everything about the characters? The one that thinks the Turtles, Shredder and Foot can somehow be like their comic/cartoon selves and still make a good movie for general audiences? Yeah, that's where I fit in.

[Leo656]

Haha, totally did the construction paper headbands thing. Awesome.

Also the last of my friends to grow out of it. Awkward.

[Coola Yagami]

Is there a 5th option for turtles fans with an overpassion and need mental help with a tmnt insanity

..... anyone actually excited to see this movie despite all the crap we heard about it?

[Tora]

III Fan. :tcool:

[Leo656]

Dude, there's folks that love The Human Centipede.

More than that, there's people that actually got together and made the film The Human Centipede. And a sequel.

The world is, indeed, a twisted place.

[samxsteal]

Haha, totally did the construction paper headbands thing. Awesome.

Also the last of my friends to grow out of it. Awkward.

i Know right i used to get in trouble trying to sneak the yard stick out to use as a sword

And i was made fun of for still collecting TMNT, and toys when i was in junior High so I got rid of a lot of them WORST thing I ever could have done. Once I got into high school I owned it and did want I wanted and I will never change because others think it is weird or odd they can suck it. Know i still collect toy and play with them lol So yeah

[Commenter 42]

The Technodrome is such a magical place.
I would pay to watch forum members as contestants in a big brother styled reality series - turtles themed of course.

Powder Vs Cybercubed would make great television...hell - Cybercubed vs anyone would be must-see TV.

[samxsteal]

The Technodrome is such a magical place.
I would pay to watch forum members as contestants in a big brother styled reality series - turtles themed of course.

Powder Vs Cybercubed would make great television...hell - Cybercubed vs anyone would be must-see TV.

Lol who ever was against or with Cubed you probably just leave.

"eff it not worth it" "dude called my toothbrush racist while i was brushing my teeth, then proceeded to sit on the toilet and do his business staring at me while I brushed my teeth"

[Michelangelo]

I am absolutely none of the levels outlined according to those descriptions.
Sure there are levels of fandom and then there are opinions.
For example, you may the tmnts to death but hate the fast forward stuff and someone who loves the fast forward stuff also loves the turtles to death but hate the Tmnt movie.
We all know in our hearts where we lie with respect to out tmnt love. Sharing that love with other like minded fans can be fun and should like anything be respected when it comes to another's opinion regarding particular parts of the tmnt history.
As for the new movie we can all only wait and see whether we will like it. I'd absolutely laugh my arse off if people on this forum who are now admitting to never going to like the film actually fall in love with it and do a 180 degree flip on the whole hating the new movie thing. But hey that's their choice and I respect that. Being a fan isn't meant to be competitive or discriminatory otherwise it just becomes fun for the bullies. Besides there are probably more fans out there watching the new nick series than the lot of fans still following the tmnts after all these years and if so then it will be how they vote with their feet, or rather their parent's wallets, when it comes to the new movie and its' success. Whatever happens and no matter what anyone says I love my tmnts just the way i like them and everyone else can enjoy them how they wish too.
Cowabunga and Booyakasha!!!

[Ashangelo]

Definitely level 2.

[Shark_Blade]

Totally#2. :tcool:

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

How did TMNT (2007) do? I kind of fell out of the fandom during the time with that and the last seasons of 2K3.

I just thought the 07 film was ok but I think it will be Citizen Kane compared to what we are about to be served up. I guess I'm a Level 4 Fanboy. LOL.

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

Nah but its good. lol Kinda scary
For some time i was 100% sure the turtles actually existed. And carried that with me for along while. They still one of my many passions.

I believed wrestling was real to the point that I would actually want to fist fight people who didn't think it was. I probably realized it wasn't by the time I was maybe 12 or so. I also used to think that my favorite cartoon characters were real and that my toys would play with each other and watch out for me while I was asleep. I would say that's normal childhood thinking right? I mean don't MOST kids think their favorite shows are made of characters that actually exist? I think my little boy thinks he can actually go to Neverland and play with Jake and the Neverland Pirates and I'm totally fine with that. I think imagination makes the world a better place.

[samxsteal]

I believed wrestling was real to the point that I would actually want to fist fight people who didn't think it was. I probably realized it wasn't by the time I was maybe 12 or so. I also used to think that my favorite cartoon characters were real and that my toys would play with each other and watch out for me while I was asleep. I would say that's normal childhood thinking right? I mean don't MOST kids think their favorite shows are made of characters that actually exist? I think my little boy thinks he can actually go to Neverland and play with Jake and the Neverland Pirates and I'm totally fine with that. I think imagination makes the world a better place.
true. I gues i just think that in day an age were truth can be found with in clicks on a mouse and kid using technology earlier and earlier it seems imagination, faith in the unknown ,and believing are going away sadly. It suck for kids these days, some times they have to grow up so fast. Like when i was a kid i believed so much amazing wonderful things about cartoons and things i loved. Its just I feel kids dont get to do that anymore

[CyberCubed]

Casuals are on the low-end of the spectrum, while hardcore extremists are on the other end.

Most normal fans should fall in the middle.

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

true. I gues i just think that in day an age were truth can be found with in clicks on a mouse and kid using technology earlier and earlier it seems imagination, faith in the unknown ,and believing are going away sadly. It suck for kids these days, some times they have to grow up so fast. Like when i was a kid i believed so much amazing wonderful things about cartoons and things i loved. Its just I feel kids dont get to do that anymore

Yeah the "innocence" doesn't seem to last as long these days. We are very big Disney fans and we go a couple of times a year and there are tours about how things work and stuff like that but I don't want to take them because I feel it can diminish the "magic". I mean the fun of watching a good magician is the wonder of how he does his tricks. You know they are tricks but it's more fun to just try and guess how or just to say "well maybe he actually CAN do something impossible". But if you actually learn how it's being done you're like "meh...anyone can do that" and it's not as fun. So when my little boy meets Mickey that's really Mickey to him and when he meets Santa it's really Santa to him and I wouldn't have it any other way. The harsh realities of life will find him soon enough. I think that's why so many of us love our vintage figures is because they keep us "connected" to that more purely fun time of life.

[Warhorse]

Still only a minority of people.

How many people are there living in the U.S. again? Over a billion? How many are excited to see this movie? Maybe 5,000?

More like 317 million. China and India are the countries with over a billion people living in them.

[samxsteal]

Yeah the "innocence" doesn't seem to last as long these days. We are very big Disney fans and we go a couple of times a year and there are tours about how things work and stuff like that but I don't want to take them because I feel it can diminish the "magic". I mean the fun of watching a good magician is the wonder of how he does his tricks. You know they are tricks but it's more fun to just try and guess how or just to say "well maybe he actually CAN do something impossible". But if you actually learn how it's being done you're like "meh...anyone can do that" and it's not as fun. So when my little boy meets Mickey that's really Mickey to him and when he meets Santa it's really Santa to him and I wouldn't have it any other way. The harsh realities of life will find him soon enough. I think that's why so many of us love our vintage figures is because they keep us "connected" to that more purely fun time of life.Really wish i could to that LOVE Disney Marched on drumline through Disneyland and went on my honey mood to World.

As for the BTS. Disney is one of the best for keeping the magic Even when it comes to BTS. Like when i march at Disney land, they(Disney Employees) were adamant about no photos of stuff could me taken in the back lots because they wanted to preserve "Disney Magic" which is good. But there Probably one of the best companies, in that way.

Even their actors are so in character. Did you know if your in DL or DW and you see any of the toy story people and yell Andy's coming or Andy's mom is coming, they fall limp onto the ground like in the movie that just awesome. They stay in character really well.

I'm a friend of Briana Garcia She on Deviant art. She is or was an artist at DL who teaches at the studio Disney and draws amazing Disney inspired art but most of the characters are mostly inspired by the people she worked with who play the characters even her Comic When Curiosity meets insanity(which is just amazing) is based off the character at DL and DW. They are great at what they do.

But your are right I still to this day some time say i wish things were simpler like they used to but such is life. I'm going to let my kid be kids and be a big kid with them. And support great imagination. and LEGOS lots of LEGOS lol ^_^, oh and tmnt thats a given

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

Really wish i could to that LOVE Disney Marched on drumline through Disneyland and went on my honey mood to World.

As for the BTS. Disney is one of the best for keeping the magic Even when it comes to BTS. Like when i march at Disney land, they(Disney Employees) were adamant about no photos of stuff could me taken in the back lots because they wanted to preserve "Disney Magic" which is good. But there Probably one of the best companies, in that way.

Even their actors are so in character. Did you know if your in DL or DW and you see any of the toy story people and yell Andy's coming or Andy's mom is coming, they fall limp onto the ground like in the movie that just awesome. They stay in character really well.

I'm a friend of Briana Garcia She on Deviant art. She is or was an artist at DL who teaches at the studio Disney and draws amazing Disney inspired art but most of the characters are mostly inspired by the people she worked with who play the characters even her Comic When Curiosity meets insanity(which is just amazing) is based off the character at DL and DW. They are great at what they do.

But your are right I still to this day some time say i wish things were simpler like they used to but such is life. I'm going to let my kid be kids and be a big kid with them. And support great imagination. and LEGOS lots of LEGOS lol ^_^, oh and tmnt thats a given
Yeah we are in the Disney Vacation Club which is a Disney version of a timeshare with resorts on Disney property. We absolutely love it. Our resort has a view of the castle from our balcony and I love to just sit out there and look at all the imagination that it took to build that. We always eat breakfast and dinners with the characters and it is inCREDIBLY fun! The Toy Story thing has actually ended though because when you tell them Andy is coming they will tell you that he's in college. On our trip in May I'm going to tell them Bonnie is coming though and see what happens. LOL. Also that's SUPER cool that you know an artist like that. I've got to meet a lot of them but never know them personally.

[samxsteal]

Yeah we are in the Disney Vacation Club which is a Disney version of a timeshare with resorts on Disney property. We absolutely love it. Our resort has a view of the castle from our balcony and I love to just sit out there and look at all the imagination that it took to build that. We always eat breakfast and dinners with the characters and it is inCREDIBLY fun! The Toy Story thing has actually ended though because when you tell them Andy is coming they will tell you that he's in college. On our trip in May I'm going to tell them Bonnie is coming though and see what happens. LOL. Also that's SUPER cool that you know an artist like that. I've got to meet a lot of them but never know them personally.
OMG i wish i could do that. my wife and I are planning on going back on are 5 year anniversary but who knows, we may have to wait till are 10 year.
It more of me fallowing her Ive never really talked all that much beside telling her, that her art is amazing but she pretty active with her own fans http://briannacherrygarcia.deviantart.com/

[Coola Yagami]

Casuals are the normal fans. Everything over is more like a hardcore fan. Anything beyond that is downright obsession...

Making yourself marathon the series once a year..... yeah..... no.

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

OMG i wish i could do that. my wife and I are planning on going back on are 5 year anniversary but who knows, we may have to wait till are 10 year.
It more of me fallowing her Ive never really talked all that much beside telling her, that her art is amazing but she pretty active with her own fans http://briannacherrygarcia.deviantart.com/

That's really cool. I will be checking that out for sure. Does she do conventions and stuff? A few years ago at Heroescon I got to meet an artist from Beauty and the Beast and he was a really nice guy. I'm a HUGE Ducktales fan but more of the series than the comic. I like the Carl Barks stuff I've read but I don't keep up with the Ducktales comics that are coming out right now. There is a guy named Don Rosa that does all kinds of Scrooge McDuck stuff and Scrooge is my favorite fictional character of all time. Don Rosa is a great artist but he's really sorta "elitist" and looks down on people that like the show. I've got some personalized art from him but he's not exactly what I would call a nice guy I guess. He believes that Mickey Mouse is a horrible character. That's just crazy I think. Mickey is an ambassador for animation and he should recognize that.

[samxsteal]

That's really cool. I will be checking that out for sure. Does she do conventions and stuff? A few years ago at Heroescon I got to meet an artist from Beauty and the Beast and he was a really nice guy. Yeah i think she does more the D3 I think it is the Disney convention. She is definitely very nice as far as i can tel she also has a tumblr which i fallow If you get a chance check out When curiosity meets insanity.

I'm a HUGE Ducktales fan but more of the series than the comic. I like the Carl Barks stuff I've read but I don't keep up with the Ducktales comics that are coming out right now. There is a guy named Don Rosa that does all kinds of Scrooge McDuck stuff and Scrooge is my favorite fictional character of all time.
Not Even joking I found Tale spin and Duck Tales and freaked out in the costco my wife was laughing at me lol. One of my Fave Christmas movies is Mikeys Christmas Carol. Love it. Also loved all goof troop, darkwing duck, and idk what else.


Don Rosa is a great artist but he's really sorta "elitist" and looks down on people that like the show. I've got some personalized art from him but he's not exactly what I would call a nice guy I guess. He believes that Mickey Mouse is a horrible character. That's just crazy I think. Mickey is an ambassador for animation and he should recognize that. Seems like kinda a jerk Mickey is a staple and a great character. About him i think is was before Frozen or saving mister banks, there was a 2d to 3d Mikey short that was just amazing, and used all the original voices that Disney actually recorded. It was amazing.

[samxsteal]

Casuals are the normal fans. Everything over is more like a hardcore fan. Anything beyond that is downright obsession...

Making yourself marathon the series once a year..... yeah..... no.

Wait thats bad O_O lol jk

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

Yeah i think she does more the D3 I think it is the Disney convention. She is definitely very nice as far as i can tel she also has a tumblr which i fallow If you get a chance check out When curiosity meets insanity.


Not Even joking I found Tale spin and Duck Tales and freaked out in the costco my wife was laughing at me lol. One of my Fave Christmas movies is Mikeys Christmas Carol. Love it. Also loved all goof troop, darkwing duck, and idk what else.


Seems like kinda a jerk Mickey is a staple and a great character. About him i think is was before Frozen or saving mister banks, there was a 2d to 3d Mikey short that was just amazing, and used all the original voices that Disney actually recorded. It was amazing.

Yeah I'm a die HARD Ducktales fan and also Mickey's Christmas Carol is my favorite thing that Disney has EVER done. John Lasseter AND Tim Burton BOTH worked on it! That's incredible! I actually have a Mickey's Christmas Carol's shirt that I found a couple of years ago at JC Penny's and I almost cried tears of joy. LOL. I wish Disney would get off their butts and release the volume 4 of Ducktales. Also you can get Treasures of the Lost Lamp on dvd. It still rules.

[samxsteal]

Yeah I'm a die HARD Ducktales fan and also Mickey's Christmas Carol is my favorite thing that Disney has EVER done. John Lasseter AND Tim Burton BOTH worked on it! That's incredible! I actually have a Mickey's Christmas Carol's shirt that I found a couple of years ago at JC Penny's and I almost cried tears of joy. LOL. I wish Disney would get off their butts and release the volume 4 of Ducktales. Also you can get Treasures of the Lost Lamp on dvd. It still rules.

Haha i only have volume one and two. on tales spin and duck tales.


I vaguely remember the lost lamp its been so long.

[pannoni1]

For awhile (approximately the first year or so on this board) I was a number 4, but I have settled down to between a 2 and a 3, since while its nice being a fan, I always want to leave room for other things. IMO being a 4 is not good for you since it overwhelms anything else you try to do, including your job and your family. But I thought this would pertain just to the movie verse. That said:

Level 1: Fondly remembers the first two movies, was disappointed of the third turtles movie, and was aware of the 2007 movie but didn't really see anything more than a clip, and is borderline about whether or not to see the Paramount film. Owns just a little merchandise from the films, possibly just a home video copy or two.

Level 2: Is passionate about the first two movies, fondly remembers the third even if you didn't enjoy it, and saw the 2007 movie but is lukemarm about it, and is poised to see the upcoming film, but isn't as excited as he/she was compared to previous films. Owns a good amount of merchandise related to the earlier films, with the minimum being a home video copy of each film, one action figure from each release, and one more obscure item, such as a magazine pertraining to a film or a set of cards.

Level 3: Passionate about all four previous movies and have watched them more times than they can count, and is pretty excited about the upcoming movie, but isn't confident that it will be a hit. Owns lots of merchandise including some limited edition material, such as autographs, original scripts, the behind-the-scenes VHS of the second movie, and props, along with a complete or near-complete collection of action figures and cards from the movies.

Level 4: See Level 4 from the OP (Full-on Turtle Range).

For the movie verse, I'm probably a 2, since the cartoons/toys/video games interest me more.

[samxsteal]

For awhile (approximately the first year or so on this board) I was a number 4, but I have settled down to between a 2 and a 3, since while its nice being a fan, I always want to leave room for other things. IMO being a 4 is not good for you since it overwhelms anything else you try to do, including your job and your family. But I thought this would pertain just to the movie verse. That said:

Level 1: Fondly remembers the first two movies, was disappointed of the third turtles movie, and was aware of the 2007 movie but didn't really see anything more than a clip, and is borderline about whether or not to see the Paramount film. Owns just a little merchandise from the films, possibly just a home video copy or two.

Level 2: Is passionate about the first two movies, fondly remembers the third even if you didn't enjoy it, and saw the 2007 movie but is lukemarm about it, and is poised to see the upcoming film, but isn't as excited as he/she was compared to previous films. Owns a good amount of merchandise related to the earlier films, with the minimum being a home video copy of each film, one action figure from each release, and one more obscure item, such as a magazine pertraining to a film or a set of cards.

Level 3: Passionate about all four previous movies and have watched them more times than they can count, and is pretty excited about the upcoming movie, but isn't confident that it will be a hit. Owns lots of merchandise including some limited edition material, such as autographs, original scripts, the behind-the-scenes VHS of the second movie, and props, along with a complete or near-complete collection of action figures and cards from the movies.

Level 4: See Level 4 from the OP (Full-on Turtle Range).

For the movie verse, I'm probably a 2, since the cartoons/toys/video games interest me more.
I loved the first movie, Loved the Second, The third movie is a guilty pleasure, Really enjoyed the 2007 though i wish it was focused more on Karai or something thought it was pretty good. Im Anxious About the Movie I'm enjoying everything i have seen so far an hesitant on certain aspects but i also Realized there's tons of probabilities and different outcomes

[Jester]

Casuals are on the low-end of the spectrum, while hardcore extremists are on the other end.

Most normal fans should fall in the middle.
So....where exactly do you see yourself there, Sparky?

Hint: You're miles from a "normal fan"....

[snake]

The Technodrome is such a magical place.
I would pay to watch forum members as contestants in a big brother styled reality series - turtles themed of course.

Powder Vs Cybercubed would make great television...hell - Cybercubed vs anyone would be must-see TV.

I'd love to see a technodrome forums reality show. Cybercubed would have to be paired in a cabin with Jester and Powder for a few days.

[Jester]

I'd love to see a technodrome forums reality show. Cybercubed would have to be paired in a cabin with Jester and Powder for a few days.
They'd never find the body.....

[samxsteal]

They'd never find the body.....
O_O............... lol

[darthwahl56]

They'd never find the body.....

woohoo!!!! my favorite game, hunt for the body, just like finding easter eggs except its now the dead bodies of forum members. I wanna play!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[darthwahl56]

Level 2: Is passionate about the first two movies, fondly remembers the third even if you didn't enjoy it, and saw the 2007 movie but is lukemarm about it, and is poised to see the upcoming film, but isn't as excited as he/she was compared to previous films. Owns a good amount of merchandise related to the earlier films, with the minimum being a home video copy of each film, one action figure from each release, and one more obscure item, such as a magazine pertraining to a film or a set of cards.

Level 3: Passionate about all four previous movies and have watched them more times than they can count, and is pretty excited about the upcoming movie, but isn't confident that it will be a hit. Owns lots of merchandise including some limited edition material, such as autographs, original scripts, the behind-the-scenes VHS of the second movie, and props, along with a complete or near-complete collection of action figures and cards from the movies.

I am probably part level 3 mixed with a bit of level 2. The forth movie was alright, but I felt like they scene chomped in too many of the fight scenes, especially the last ones, and damn Raph was really angry at Leo, their fight scene was still awesome though. I felt other scenes could have gone more like this. The final foot fight just seemed very glossed over. I also needed a better bad guy for this film, not necessarily Shredder, but something other than what was in there. Mako made for a great Splinter, I remember first seeing him in that Karate Kid ripoff called Sidekicks that had Chuck Norris and the kid from the second never ending story movie.

I own lots of merchandise, figures, vehicles, playsets, cards, comics, but nothing as rare as signatures, props, or original scripts. And I don't care what anyone says I still like the third tmnt movie, never liked the fact they didn't use Henson's company, but still like the silliness and action. They probably could have tied up characters from the past and present better in the movie because "hey this is a time traveling movie".

[Warhorse]

Casuals are the normal fans. Everything over is more like a hardcore fan. Anything beyond that is downright obsession...

Making yourself marathon the series once a year..... yeah..... no.

What about once every 10 years?

[samxsteal]

What about once every 10 years?

every 2 or three for me just get in the mood for some turtles some time im missing season 9 and 10 and have to use the internet to get the 2k3 cuz they dont really have then straight through

[Warhorse]

every 2 or three for me just get in the mood for some turtles some time im missing season 9 and 10 and have to use the internet to get the 2k3 cuz they dont really have then straight through

Only thing I find myself having marathons with on an annual basis are the LOTR EE movies.

[samxsteal]

Only thing I find myself having marathons with on an annual basis are the LOTR EE movies.

lol those are good my parent like to watch HArry potter, that a whole lot of movies so long lol

[Warhorse]

lol those are good my parent like to watch HArry potter, that a whole lot of movies so long lol

I tried that once, but I start to lose interest with Half Blood Prince and there after. I'm just not a fan of the last three movies.

[samxsteal]

I tried that once, but I start to lose interest with Half Blood Prince and there after. I'm just not a fan of the last three movies.

watched turtles forever, tmnt, then SOTO with my niece she loves them HEHEHE, A she wouldn't watch them in order lol.

Also i love how the new ep used the wolf show several times within the episode kind make me think they're all tied together and maybe a squeal to Turtles for ever?????

[yipster32]

Im definitely a solid 3. I am trying to rebuild a carded vintage collection and am now hunting down autographs of the originals which ill be getting a lot this year.
I was in so much disbelief when I read they were gonna be aliens I cant believe its happening

[samxsteal]

Im definitely a solid 3. I am trying to rebuild a carded vintage collection and am now hunting down autographs of the originals which ill be getting a lot this year.
I was in so much disbelief when I read they were gonna be aliens I cant believe its happening

They're not aliens.

[zkarlette]

Around a 3 and a half...so what?