Favorite Turtle Designs

[TurtleTitan97]

I may not be sold on how the Turtles look in the new movie, but I gotta go with Leo. I think he may have the best look out of the four. My only complaint is that bamboo armor of his.

So what are your favorites?

[electric_sheep]

We didn't see any of them clearly, so this thread is unwarranted.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

Leo most definitely.

[samxsteal]

We didn't see none of them clearly, so this thread is unwarranted.

http://www.joblo.com/hp_img/leo-tmnt.jpg

nyc button hehe and this looks sick

[Powder]

Leonardo looks decent, both in design (which is still over the top) and face (which seems the most classic in appearance). If they all had faces like him, and more "traditional" attire like him or Raph, it'd definitely take a lot of the sting out for me.

[graphic_content]

http://www.joblo.com/hp_img/leo-tmnt.jpg

nyc button hehe and this looks sick

I cant be sure (because its a little blurry), but I think Leo is Knicks fan. I think that button is the new logo for the New York Knicks. reaching? perhaps. http://nyogalleristny.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/nyk.gif

but Leo looks so BA in that shot - very no nonsense, I need to stop this woman, April, from making our existence known, and I will intimidate her if necessary-type vibe.

[trikuza]

Leo looks tough!

Mike looks nasty though, but I already thought his toy looked the worst anyway, lol

[Bmaga123]

Leo hands down from what we have seen in the Maquettes, Toys, and this Trailer. My opinion could change after watching the movie but highly doubtful because he looks BADASS!

[RaphAndDonnie]

Leonardo looks decent, both in design (which is still over the top) and face (which seems the most classic in appearance). If they all had faces like him, and more "traditional" attire like him or Raph, it'd definitely take a lot of the sting out for me.

Agreed. If they were all dressed like Leo, I'd have less of a problem with the clothing.

As far as looks go I picked Leo as best. The lips and the nose aren't too over the top.

[Walkabout]

Leonardo looks decent, both in design (which is still over the top) and face (which seems the most classic in appearance). If they all had faces like him, and more "traditional" attire like him or Raph, it'd definitely take a lot of the sting out for me.

This.

I'm not really a fan of all the clothing, full stop-but this.

Leo looks the best by a country mile, IMO.

[Candy Kappa]

http://www.joblo.com/hp_img/leo-tmnt.jpg

nyc button hehe and this looks sick

I'd like to see a better pictures of Donnie in Final product, but. I agree, with the movie look it seems to be Leo that is the better designed, face-wise at least.

Their bodies are a entirely different beast. They are way too bulky and big, not big as in height-wise, although I prefer my turtles shorter, the movie turtles are extremely bulky and wide. Looking at Mikey in the Mask gag, he is around April's height, but his width is extreme.

But, back to the face. Leo looks the better, he still have that weird nose, but it is a lot more subdued, the nose is much more integrated with the rest if the face, making it look more like a snout then a primate/human nose like Raph and Mikey. Mikey looks really bad.

Not a fan of their carapace, it's way too big and impractical ( unless you're gonna wreck a army car) and the plastron is silly looking but I personally don't like the plastron being designed to emulate muscles.

Overall, had they dropped the Philtrum and made the noses more similar to Leo's or Donnie's, Mikey and Raph's faces wouldn't be THAT bad. Their lips still needs more work

[Donatello19]

Leo looks OK. The rest are disgusting, especially Mike. Why do they have noses, lips and other human facial features? It doesn't look right. They look like Shrek. Granted, we only saw Leo and Mike clearly...but I can't imagine Don and Raph look better based on what we've already seen.

[Slap-Happy]

I actually like Mike's face more than Leo's. We still don;t have a good look at Donnie's face in CG. I get the feeling his will be the most "classic"

[CyberCubed]

Goddamn horrible nostrils.

[Shark_Blade]

Leo so far.

[tmntmikey23]

Got To Stick with my fav turtle so mikey is cooler to me sorry guys

[Dākunaito]

Got To Stick with you fav turtle so mikey is cooler to me sorry guys

Don't apologize for that, I think he looks awesome too.

[tmntmikey23]

Don't apologize for that, I think he looks awesome too.

cool a mikey fan

[Dākunaito]

I'm a fan of all of them for different qualities, but leo is who I voted for.

[Gin Rummy]

The Turtles look in this movie is actually growing on me. Leo looks great, and the lips arn't that bad. Their faces would not look as expressive without them.

[tmntmikey23]

I'm a fan of all of them for different qualities, but leo is who I voted for.
i got like this Mikey Raph Then Donleo donleo is both at the same time so i like 3
The Turtles look in this movie is actually growing on me. Leo looks great, and the lips arn't that bad. Their faces would not look as expressive without them.

there lips dont even show that much

[electric_sheep]

i got like this Mikey Raph Then Donleo donleo is both at the same time so i like 3


Someone call Tom Hanks. we've got another code on our hands.

[tmntmikey23]

Someone call Tom Hanks. we've got another code on our hands.

Not Even going to start now

[pdizzle]

Definitly leo, but havent got a clear face pic of donnie and raph yet so it could change

[mistajee33]

To be honest, the more I look at Mikey the more I like his look. The texture his mask, the filthy tape around his hands, the cracked skin on the top of his head; it's so cool. True mutated sewer-dwelling creatures. The level of detail is amazing, and the quality of the movement is extremely lifelike. The nose doesn't really bother me anymore.

I had some super low expectations a couple days ago, but now I'm psyched.

[Sighphi]

I would say Raph cause he just has wraps around him and nothing else.
Leo got that stupid stick armor and what's the point of the button with the NYC token logo from the 80s? Is he into subway memorabilia? Don has a computer on his back, which needless to say, is on extreme danger of breaking simply for all the fighting, and Mike has shell collars which are surely to make a whole mess on noise and get in the way.

[TerranigmaFreak]

I like Mikey the best.

http://i.imgur.com/Ec20OMC.png

http://i.imgur.com/YAi0yij.png

[trikuza]

Don has a computer on his back, which needless to say, is on extreme danger of breaking simply for all the fighting, .

Keep in mind its partly made from an old school x box. Those things were tanks lol

[BabyTurtles]

I kinda wanna see them all first :3 talking and stuff

so far we've only seen an up close on Mikey talking.

[electric_sheep]

I kinda wanna see them all first :3 talking and stuff

so far we've only seen an up close on Mikey talking.

I am calling it now, The turtles will be only 20, 25 minutes in the movie. The rest will be with Megan Fox, of Those 25 minutes only ten will be with all turtles together.

[Redeemer]

Leo hands down from what we have seen in the Maquettes, Toys, and this Trailer. My opinion could change after watching the movie but highly doubtful because he looks BADASS!

Exactly how I feel, Don't get me wrong they could definitely improve on it, I am not a huge fan of his face, but a hell of a lot better than Mikey. I feel like Mikey has too much garb on as well as Don for that matter.

Leo just looks bad ass in the trailer.

[Powder]

Keep in mind its partly made from an old school x box. Those things were tanks lol

How can you tell that?

[Dākunaito]

Keep in mind its partly made from an old school x box. Those things were tanks lol

Now that you mention it I can see it.

[CyberCubed]

Designs were horrible.

[Technogeek29]

I loathe Donnie Leo is the only one I don't hate right now.

[BabyTurtles]

I actually don't mind Mikey's design...but so many people have a problem with it...I feel like I'm missing something....

[Plasticplayhouse]

Leonardo looks decent, both in design (which is still over the top) and face (which seems the most classic in appearance). If they all had faces like him, and more "traditional" attire like him or Raph, it'd definitely take a lot of the sting out for me.

i couldn't have said it better myself. i understand they wanted to make the turtles more individualized, but they could have did that with height and frame instead of facial ugliness and goofy clothing.

[electric_sheep]

Have nothing positive or negative to say about the designs, they are just meh, they look like bulkier uglier Cgi versions of 2k3 turtles.
You would think that in this day and age they could do something more creative...

[bwwd]

I love the windows blinds on leos chest, its grandmasters secret great protection and his nostrils is awsum idea, now hes sooooooooooooooo human, and dont get me started on lips !!! genius !!!:o

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dkHJKakHMpo/0.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JbtsozH.png

[Tuxedo Moroboshi]

Eh, I don't mind the designs, personally. Well... I don't like all that added crap they have (Don having glasses and goggles and all that is just overkill, for example), but otherwise, I don't mind the way they look.

[Huzzah]

I would say Raph cause he just has wraps around him and nothing else.
Leo got that stupid stick armor and what's the point of the button with the NYC token logo from the 80s? Is he into subway memorabilia? Don has a computer on his back, which needless to say, is on extreme danger of breaking simply for all the fighting, and Mike has shell collars which are surely to make a whole mess on noise and get in the way.

Or it could be one of the military grade computers we had in Afghanistan, designed to withstand combat...those things are virtually indestructible...

[Sighphi]

Or it could be one of the military grade computers we had in Afghanistan, designed to withstand combat...those things are virtually indestructible...

Where the heck does Don get an military grade computer?
Anyway, some one already pointed out it's an Xbox which can red ring of death at any minute and overheat super quickly.

[DarthEmpress]

I'm sad we didn't get a good look at Raph (and Donnie) :( I can't tell if his head is teeny tiny compared to his bulging muscles, like in his action figure. Raph with a yaoi body is both disturbing and hilarious to me.

Leo looks smoking, though. Much better than that pic where he looked snobby and displeased:

http://25.media.tumblr.com/b6c2286065f9b0982fcd29d48b1b5496/tumblr_n06rh0EHSZ1r892vco4_400.png

[xChri5x]

I'm getting sick of this Shrek stuff. "Oh yeah.... so similar cuz they both have green faces.... hur hur hur."


https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/30177e5c11bbb6f390aa00d9fdf90744/tumblr_n33sjraYzX1qdezb9o1_500.jpg

[Anton Chigurh]

Im ready to see a clear scene with Donnie, The more I look over everything I really like his design, not sold on the glasses, but I think he looks really cool.

And this is from a huge Raph fan( really hate the Du-rag).

[Anton Chigurh]

I'm getting sick of this Shrek stuff. "Oh yeah.... so similar cuz they both have green faces.... hur hur hur."


https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/30177e5c11bbb6f390aa00d9fdf90744/tumblr_n33sjraYzX1qdezb9o1_500.jpg

Mikey looks good to me, looks alot better with the mask, so hopefully this is the only scene without the mask lol.

[Sighphi]

I'm getting sick of this Shrek stuff. "Oh yeah.... so similar cuz they both have green faces.... hur hur hur."


https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/30177e5c11bbb6f390aa00d9fdf90744/tumblr_n33sjraYzX1qdezb9o1_500.jpg

I agree, i think he looks like Michael Chiklis
http://i.imgur.com/DKlHxNW.jpg

[xChri5x]

I agree, i think he looks like Michael Chiklis
http://i.imgur.com/DKlHxNW.jpg

https://24.media.tumblr.com/769fb3735db3e180ffe8aa274cea5128/tumblr_n359wxb8U01r2u7p0o1_500.gif

[Warhorse]

Right now, I'm not digging them all that much (Leo's actions are badass and awesome, not his looks) but best design, I think Donnie has the best (and least revolting face) thus far.

[hitmonkey]

They all look really crappy to me, but if I were trying to be nice, I'd say Leonardo. He looks the most like a Ninja Turtle. Still, I just can't get over the humanoid faces and awful clothing.

[Powder]

Im ready to see a clear scene with Donnie, The more I look over everything I really like his design, not sold on the glasses, but I think he looks really cool.

And this is from a huge Raph fan( really hate the Du-rag).

I've made my opinions based on appearance alone, but with Donnie, general taste aside, I'm not sure if realistically he could be so agile with all that gear on him. I mean, the headset alone probably weighs quiiite a bit, I would expect something like that to fly right off of him in a fight, especially such as in the two action scenes featured in the trailer. Same for the backpack machine thingy, he's sliding down a mountain on his shell, if it withstands that I'll be surprised. Kinda. It's fine when things are there mostly for a "cool factor" but not at the expense of how physics & gravity work. The glasses, well, given how big those turtles are, I dunno where the heck he could have gotten a pair so large, especially if they've got some sort of prescription lense in them. The other turtles designs, whether you like them or not, can be explained/"justified" in how they came to be or what purpose they serve.

[Anton Chigurh]

I've made my opinions based on appearance alone, but with Donnie, general taste aside, I'm not sure if realistically he could be so agile with all that gear on him. I mean, the headset alone probably weighs quiiite a bit, I would expect something like that to fly right off of him in a fight, especially such as in the two action scenes featured in the trailer. Same for the backpack machine thingy, he's sliding down a mountain on his shell, if it withstands that I'll be surprised. Kinda. It's fine when things are there mostly for a "cool factor" but not at the expense of how physics & gravity work. The glasses, well, given how big those turtles are, I dunno where the heck he could have gotten a pair so large, especially if they've got some sort of prescription lense in them. The other turtles designs, whether you like them or not, can be explained/"justified" in how they came to be or what purpose they serve.

Oh yea I diffenately agree with you, however I find Donnie's "extra gear" very cool looking but not very practical in action. Guess he found a Big&Tall store for his Specs.

But besides gear, the few pics of his face and body type, he looks awesome. Because he's not a hulking beast:D

[Batman_89_aficionado]

Im ready to see a clear scene with Donnie, The more I look over everything I really like his design, not sold on the glasses, but I think he looks really cool.

And this is from a huge Raph fan( really hate the Du-rag).

Guy, speaking of his du-rag, I am worried. It makes me think that he might be like some gang banger from the streets. The kind that talks like a rapper and who listens to crappy rap music, I honestly don't want him acting like a typical black person. Talking like one I mean.

[electric_sheep]

Guy, speaking of his du-rag, I am worried. It makes me think that he might try to be like some gang banger from the streets. The kind that talks like a rapper and who listens to crappy rap music, I honestly don't want him acting like a typical black person. Talking like one I mean.

He's gonna be a total bro douchebag, Raph falls so nicely in that Micheal bay stereotype. Expect a lot of dick and pop culture jokes from Mikey, another Michael Bay stereotype.

[Batman_89_aficionado]

Speaking of Donnie, I am worried about his eyes. I fear that he was given an awful set of terrible looking eyes. To make him look stupid/more nerdier than he is, it looks to be that way in the superior quality of that promo pic.

[Batman_89_aficionado]

I'm getting sick of this Shrek stuff. "Oh yeah.... so similar cuz they both have green faces.... hur hur hur."


https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/30177e5c11bbb6f390aa00d9fdf90744/tumblr_n33sjraYzX1qdezb9o1_500.jpg

Preach it! I wish it would end. This kind of thinking makes me think that people are desperate, that they feel that they need a crappy/negative reason to be against the movie, so they concoct the best piece of and lamest excuse to be against the movie they can.

[BabyTurtles]

I'm getting sick of this Shrek stuff. "Oh yeah.... so similar cuz they both have green faces.... hur hur hur."


https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg
https://24.media.tumblr.com/30177e5c11bbb6f390aa00d9fdf90744/tumblr_n33sjraYzX1qdezb9o1_500.jpg

Mikey doesn't look that bad, (I like him better than Leo's design) but I think he should keep his mask on from now on :D

[Powder]

A little something I just whipped up in photoshop-

"Why would you make us wear this stuff?"

http://i62.tinypic.com/efewe1.png

[Batman_89_aficionado]

Yep. You got it pontiac.

[TrickOrTreater]

A little something I just whipped up in photoshop-

"Why would you make us wear this stuff?"

http://i62.tinypic.com/efewe1.png

Hilarious and also really well done.

[electric_sheep]

A little something I just whipped up in photoshop-

"Why would you make us wear this stuff?"

http://i62.tinypic.com/efewe1.png

hahaha, now i must do one with 87 turtles, also Leo need's his gay barb wire tattoo.

[Warhorse]

Mikey doesn't look that bad, (I like him better than Leo's design) but I think he should keep his mask on from now on :D

All I know, when seeing Mikey for the first time in this teaser, I had that stint in the Nick toon where Raph was threatening to spill ooze on Snake dude, and he was like "now, you might turn out handsome like me, or disgusting and gross like Mikey!" :lol:

[Warhorse]

A little something I just whipped up in photoshop-

"Why would you make us wear this stuff?"

http://i62.tinypic.com/efewe1.png


Eh, I'm kind of liking the tattoo on Mikey. Didn't he want to get a tattoo of himself before in the nick toon?

[graphic_content]

I've made my opinions based on appearance alone, but with Donnie, general taste aside, I'm not sure if realistically he could be so agile with all that gear on him. I mean, the headset alone probably weighs quiiite a bit, I would expect something like that to fly right off of him in a fight, especially such as in the two action scenes featured in the trailer. Same for the backpack machine thingy, he's sliding down a mountain on his shell, if it withstands that I'll be surprised. Kinda. It's fine when things are there mostly for a "cool factor" but not at the expense of how physics & gravity work. The glasses, well, given how big those turtles are, I dunno where the heck he could have gotten a pair so large, especially if they've got some sort of prescription lense in them. The other turtles designs, whether you like them or not, can be explained/"justified" in how they came to be or what purpose they serve.

i wear glasses, and you'd be surprised how much these suckers stay on my face when doing things - I've ridden roller coasters, and they stay on.

as for the gear on his back - while sliding down a mountain on his shell...yeah, i have to agree with you there...a little much. awesome looking scene, but no way all the gear would have stayed on - undamaged.

[TrickOrTreater]

Eh, I'm kind of liking the tattoo on Mikey. Didn't he want to get a tattoo of himself before in the nick toon?

I quote, "I wanna get one of my face on my face!"

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mda57oVLxA1rcqnnxo1_500.gif

i wear glasses, and you'd be surprised how much these suckers stay on my face when doing things - I've ridden roller coasters, and they stay on.

You also have ears and a well-defined, actual nose that the glasses can grip to.

His look like they'd fall off if he turned his head too fast.

[graphic_content]

You also have ears and a well-defined, actual nose that the glasses can grip to.

His look like they'd fall off if he turned his head too fast.

a fair point.

[Warhorse]

I quote, "I wanna get one of my face on my face!"

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mda57oVLxA1rcqnnxo1_500.gif

Yeah! If that don't brighten up one's day, nothing will!:)

But yeah, I don't mind simple stuff, like a tattoo or maybe a necklace (I thought the medallions the Turtles wore in the 2k3 Tribunal arc were cool) but they got Donnie waaaaaayyyyyyy over board. I really hope he loses all of that crap somewhere down the road.

[TrickOrTreater]

Yeah! If that don't brighten up one's day, nothing will!:)

But yeah, I don't mind simple stuff, like a tattoo or maybe a necklace (I thought the medallions the Turtles wore in the 2k3 Tribunal arc were cool) but they got Donnie waaaaaayyyyyyy over board. I really hope he loses all of that crap somewhere down the road.

The tattoo raises the question of where he got it. It's too clearly designed to be some kind of birthmark. Is Splinter also a tattoo artist? Is one of the other turtles?

The stuff they're wearing, Leo and Mikey especially, is just unnecessary.

Would I mind a few things here and there that express their personalities but wouldn't also hinder them in stealthy movement and in a fight in reality? Of course not. But what they have now is overkill.

I've remarked in the past what I would like the Turtles to wear, if they HAVE to wear something, and the key word to it all is subtly.

But I'll reiterate because I like talking about design ideas.

First of all, get back the brown leather knee/elbow pads. They should all be wearing those. Get rid of all loin cloth or loin cloth like things. So keep that in mind.

Mikey: I'd like to see him with an I<3NY bumper sticker on his carapace and maybe a Hello My Name Is MIKEY on his plastron. Keep the shoes. Give him an ipod or a TPhone he can tuck into a pouch on his belt with some earbuds and that's good. Maybe some wrist bands.

Leo: Ditch the chest thing and the shoulder pads and thigh things. Everything else can pretty much stay.

Donny: Ditch the glasses, crap on his back. Give him a leather utility belt with some brown leather pouches for all kinds of little tools, as well as one across his plastron. Keep the sandals too.

Raph: Ditch the bandana and sunglasses. His accessories should be the scars he gets from sparring with his brothers or from actual fights and athletic tape around his hands, feet, and knees.

That's what I would have went with, anyway.

[Warhorse]

Well, considering Raphael does have this biker/gangsta vibe going on, I could totally see him inking up Mikey.

[electric_sheep]

http://www.chicken-scratch.ca/sean-connery.jpg
I want shredder to look like this.

[graphic_content]

http://www.chicken-scratch.ca/sean-connery.jpg
I want shredder to look like this.

...I cannot stop laughing looking at that pic, but I know for a fact, that image will haunt my dreams tonight.

[Wildcat]

Leo looks best so far from what I can see Raph and Don look good too. Mikey still looks out of place but maybe Im just not used to it yet.

On a side note...anyone else find it funny that TrickorTreater is making fun of the new designs with that "Donkey" pic yet his avatar picture is from Out of the Shadows? :lol:

How can you hate the movie designs but like the game designs? They're pretty much the same just skinny.

[TrickOrTreater]

On a side note...anyone else find it funny that TrickorTreater is making fun of the new designs with that "Donkey" pic yet his avatar picture is from Out of the Shadows? :lol:

How can you hate the movie designs but like the game designs? They're pretty much the same just skinny.

Not at all the same.

The game designs actually look good and how I would picture the Turtles in a movie.

For example:

Raph in the game:
http://i.imgur.com/FaNo30u.jpg?1

Raph in the movie:
http://i.imgur.com/RFu2C8w.jpg?1

Vastly, vastly different. Face, body, everything.

Game design is vastly better too. They look like Ninja Turtles.

[Wildcat]

TrickorTreater, I think those pics are just a better example of what I said.

The game design looks like the movie except not bulky and without the gear. The nose and lips are less pronounced in the game but thats the only other difference.

[TrickOrTreater]

TrickorTreater, I think those pics are just a better example of what I said.

The game design looks like the movie except not bulky and without the gear. The nose and lips are less pronounced in the game but thats the only other difference.

So their bodies are different, what they wear is different, and their faces are slightly different but "They're pretty much the same"?

[Wildcat]

So their bodies are different, what they wear is different, and their faces are slightly different but "They're pretty much the same"?Yes, slightly being the key word there regarding the face.

They both use the same humanoid face except the movie one is more bulkish due to the cheeks. The muscles are obviously a big difference in the body but Im talking about the face since you (and countless others) have poked fun at them.

[TrickOrTreater]

Yes, slightly being the key word there regarding the face.

They both use the same humanoid face except the movie one is more roundish due to the cheeks. The muscles are obviously a big difference in the body but Im talking about the face since you (and countless others) have poked fun at them.

Yeah, there's really no comparison.

Game Mikey looks DRASTICALLY different(and better) than movie Mikey.

Same with Raph.

[Powder]

There's really no room for comparison when it comes to PD vs. OOTS. The fact they share the Nick series builds, sure, but otherwise? Not really.

[Sighphi]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg

Is it me or does mike have a hair line?
It looks like he shaves his head....

[Slap-Happy]

I think it's just you.

[NYShell]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/8e87dd500e4085caf27e3cbd5eb1342f/tumblr_n344ieBBKd1qldfvto2_500.jpg

Is it me or does mike have a hair line?
It looks like he shaves his head....

Um… no. I think you're over thinking it. Along with many other people here.

[electric_sheep]

holly ****, it does look like Cgi Rich Evans
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Rich_Evans_In_Repose.jpg

[SwiftNinjaFox]

Leo looks the best to me so far. Ditch the chest armor and I'd probably be okay with his design entirely. I actually dig his shoulder pauldrons.

But I still don't like that bamboo armor. It makes no sense when their chest is already protected to begin with. /shrug

I actually agree with a key point of their gear that Trick or Treater's mentioned. Lack of logic. Wood armor on plastron? Seashells on plastron? Bulky machinery on a shell?

Ninja that go *CLACK CLACK CLACK* when they move.

For the faces, I think if they'd slim the noses to look more like Leo's, as someone else said it looks a bit more like the beak/snout than a primate nose, and smoothed out the lips, I'd be good with the new designs entirely.

Really, the lips themselves don't bug me at all. It's the fact that they are SO POUTY and darker than their skin. If the lips were blended more to match their skin rather than a totally different color (again, like humans instead of turtle-like), it wouldn't stand out so much.

Maybe...maybe maybe...they'll smooth them and lighten their tone a little by final production.

[Candy Kappa]

TrickorTreater, I think those pics are just a better example of what I said.

The game design looks like the movie except not bulky and without the gear. The nose and lips are less pronounced in the game but thats the only other difference.

Except they are completely different. The OotS turtles don't have human lips with extreme Cupid curves nor have a philtrum, their mouths are wider and better suited for the head shape, and they also have a proper snout compared to PD's design of Raph, Mike and Leo who all three are displaying in varying degree a more primate-looking nose, rather then a reptilian snout shape. Their eyes are also completely different, in both placement and stylization.

Their body builds are similar as both are based off the Nick cartoon style, but the ends the similarities, as the OotS turtles anatomy and their proportions are far more superior in design, and a lot more fitting for the Ninja Turtles. And a lot more nuanced as well.

The shell is completely different in design. The PD turtles plastron is shaped to simulate a human musculature, showing scutes shaped as abs, chest muscles and less actual plastron looking. The OotS turtles Plastron is clearly based more off an actual turtles plastron, while keeping the classic Ninja Turtle six scutes design.

The Carapace is also wastly different, as the PD turtles carapace is bigger then any ninja turtle incarnation, so big, when looking at PD Leonardo, he must have issues looking over his sounder as the outer scutes gotta be shielding for a lot of his view sight when looking behind his shoulder. The OotS turtles shells are far more designed with Ninja Turtles in mind, as it is shaped more similar to an actual turtle and not a tortoise as it looks like the PD turtles shells are. The OotS shell is dynamic and designed not to be a hinder for the turtles articulation and avoid animation clipping when the turtle movie. Which makes them more believable to be attached to a bipedal turtle to begin with.

Even their skin texture is different, as the OotS turtle display actual turtle painting in their skin with strikes of yellows and reds very much like actual Sliders, particularly Red-Eared Sliders. They both show a nice reptilian scaly skin type, but the PD turtles, at least in the teaser showed a lot more neutral skin color.

And dressing style is of course drastically different, right down to how the bandanna looks and works. Even their weapons and very different as PD Don don't even have a proper Bo (IMO at least) as a Bo staff as it names says, is made out of wood, particularly hard wood oak.

[xChri5x]

Better look at Raph's face

http://i.imgur.com/UZIRK3q.png

[xChri5x]

Also, OotS designs were creepy and weird.

http://i.imgur.com/F0JTy9s.png

[TrickOrTreater]

Better look at Raph's face

http://i.imgur.com/UZIRK3q.png

http://i.imgur.com/vAGerJC.jpg?1

Just replace Hulk's nose with a gorilla's and make him bald.

[TrickOrTreater]

Also, OotS designs were creepy and weird.

http://i.imgur.com/F0JTy9s.png

But they're MUTANTS. They're SUPPOSED to be weird-looking, right?

http://i.imgur.com/sIYRf6d.gif?1

[Candy Kappa]

The OotS designs have quickly grown to be one of my favorite designs, and as a "realistic" take on the Fab Four they are among the better ones I've seen together with Zulli's take on the turtles.

I personally find it a big tragedy that the OotS turtle will fall into obscurity thanks to a subpar video game and Red Fly studios that can't get their turds together for a ps3 release, while the PD turtles, one of the worst official designs I've seen will have action figure and all kinds of other merc based off them.

[Anton Chigurh]

But they're MUTANTS. They're SUPPOSED to be weird-looking, right?

http://i.imgur.com/sIYRf6d.gif?1

As in the the PD designs:D:D

[TrickOrTreater]

The OotS designs have quickly grown to be one of my favorite designs, and as a "realistic" take on the Fab Four they are among the better ones I've seen together with Zulli's take on the turtles.

I personally find it a big tragedy that the OotS turtle will fall into obscurity thanks to a subpar video game and Red Fly studios that can't get their turds together for a ps3 release, while the PD turtles, one of the worst official designs I've seen will have action figure and all kinds of other merc based off them.

Completely agree. It's a real shame.

[BabyTurtles]

http://i.imgur.com/vAGerJC.jpg?1

Just replace Hulk's nose with a gorilla's and make him bald.

really....first shrek now hulk...do we have to do this again....:ohwell: it's really bumming me out.

[TrickOrTreater]

really....first shrek now hulk...do we have to do this again....:ohwell: it's really bumming me out.

Both Shrek and Hulk have been used in comparison to these Turtles. Accurately, too.

[BabyTurtles]

Both Shrek and Hulk have been used in comparison to these Turtles. Accurately, too.

I don't think so.

I think Mikey and I guess Raph now....look totally fine. They don't look like shrek or hulk.

[electric_sheep]

Both Shrek and Hulk have been used in comparison to these Turtles. Accurately, too.

Donatello looks Like a Koopa from super mario on steroids.
At least it's a turtle.

[Technogeek29]

Honestly if they could make the faces look less humanoid it wouldn:'t bother me nearly as much as it does.

[xChri5x]

Put Shrek ears on any incarnation of the tmnt and you;ll have the same thing.

[Technogeek29]

Donatello looks Like a Koopa from super mario on steroids.
At least it's a turtle.

Remove the glasses and I could get over the face of Donnie.

[electric_sheep]

Remove the glasses and I could get over the face of Donnie.

I like his design, he look most turtle like of them, i just hate stupid crap they put on him.

[TrickOrTreater]

I don't think so.

I think Mikey and I guess Raph now....look totally fine. They don't look like shrek or hulk.

To you. And that's fine.

But to a lot of other people, they do.

[Technogeek29]

You know what scratch that. Raph and Mikey's are really the only faces that bother me. Leo and Donnie are fine.

[Candy Kappa]

If they focused less on keeping the actors faces plastered on and actually design something a little more iconic....

Cause, it is a bit weird that the guy from Hunger Games and the guy from Twilight and Battle LA, both have the more human appearance and look more like their real-life looks. No wait, that isn't weird.

[BabyTurtles]

To you. And that's fine.

But to a lot of other people, they do.

I guess so, maybe when the movie comes out and we see them more, people might change their minds.

thankfully Mikey will be wearing his mask for 99% of the movie XD (I think he looks good with it on)

[TrickOrTreater]

I guess so, maybe when the movie comes out and we see them more, people might change their minds.

Why do you want them to? Why can't they/we just think these Turtles are ugly?

They're not drawing stuff like this because they're on the fence.

http://i.imgur.com/26IGSsI.png?1

We've seen the designs in action, from scenes directly from the movie in an HQ teaser.

For a lot of people, unless the designs are DRASTICALLY changed, their minds will probably remain unchanged.

I mean, even on this very board, the majority of the people here prefer Leo's, the least offensive-looking of the four, face to the others.

That's very telling.

[electric_sheep]

Anyone else getting sick of this movie? and it isn't even out yet...

[BabyTurtles]

Why do you want them to? Why can't they/we just think these Turtles are ugly?

They're not drawing stuff like this because they're on the fence.

http://i.imgur.com/26IGSsI.png?1

We've seen the designs in action, from scenes directly from the movie in an HQ teaser.

For a lot of people, unless the designs are DRASTICALLY changed, their minds will probably remain unchanged.

because....I want them to give the designs a chance and I don't think we got the best look at them?

we didn't see them that well in the trailer except Leo (and he didn't talk) and Mikey... and he took off his mask.....to me it always looks weird when a turtle takes off his mask XD (of course maybe people still don't like him with his mask on...)

I don't know, I feel people might warm up to them~ :) I know some people didn't like the OOTS designs when they first came out, but they grew on them~

[xChri5x]

To you. And that's fine.

But to a lot of other people, they do.


http://clippedinfortheride.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/dozens.gif

[xChri5x]

Anyone else getting sick of this movie? and it isn't even out yet...


Dislikes movie
Posts non-stop in forum about movie
Complains he's sick of hearing about said movie

[TrickOrTreater]

http://clippedinfortheride.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/dozens.gif


Mocks people for having an opinion

[xChri5x]

Mocks people for having an opinion



Shoves opinion in peoples faces at every opportunity

[electric_sheep]

Dislikes movie
Posts non-stop in forum about movie
Complains he's sick of hearing about said movie


Huh. I never thought about that like that...

[TrickOrTreater]

Shoves opinion in peoples faces at every opportunity



Literally complaining about someone discussing the designs in a thread specifically made for that.

[electric_sheep]

Literally complaining about someone discussing the designs in a thread specifically made for that.


•never once paid for drugs. Not once!

[xChri5x]

Literally complaining about someone discussing the designs in a thread specifically made for that.




http://cdn.mos.totalfilm.com/images/i/inigo-montoya-645-75.jpg

[Anton Chigurh]

http://cdn.mos.totalfilm.com/images/i/inigo-montoya-645-75.jpg

Hahahah now that's funny.

[TrickOrTreater]

The tattoo raises the question of where he got it. It's too clearly designed to be some kind of birthmark. Is Splinter also a tattoo artist? Is one of the other turtles?

The stuff they're wearing, Leo and Mikey especially, is just unnecessary.

Would I mind a few things here and there that express their personalities but wouldn't also hinder them in stealthy movement and in a fight in reality? Of course not. But what they have now is overkill.

I've remarked in the past what I would like the Turtles to wear, if they HAVE to wear something, and the key word to it all is subtly.

But I'll reiterate because I like talking about design ideas.

First of all, get back the brown leather knee/elbow pads. They should all be wearing those. Get rid of all loin cloth or loin cloth like things. So keep that in mind.

Mikey: I'd like to see him with an I<3NY bumper sticker on his carapace and maybe a Hello My Name Is MIKEY on his plastron. Keep the shoes. Give him an ipod or a TPhone he can tuck into a pouch on his belt with some earbuds and that's good. Maybe some wrist bands.

Leo: Ditch the chest thing and the shoulder pads and thigh things. Everything else can pretty much stay.

Donny: Ditch the glasses, crap on his back. Give him a leather utility belt with some brown leather pouches for all kinds of little tools, as well as one across his plastron. Keep the sandals too.

Raph: Ditch the bandana and sunglasses. His accessories should be the scars he gets from sparring with his brothers or from actual fights and athletic tape around his hands, feet, and knees.

That's what I would have went with, anyway.

http://cdn.mos.totalfilm.com/images/i/inigo-montoya-645-75.jpg

**** happens.

[xChri5x]

**** happens.

It does

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/35000/Shrek-with-Mouth-Eyes--35056.jpg

[snake]

None, but I'd I had to pick a favorite I'd say Leo.

[electric_sheep]

So will splinter also be more humanoid?
Yes, Yes he will...
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/110/b/3/master_splinter_by_vshen-d4x1mzv.jpg

[Leofan26]

From the teaser I like Leo's the best, Mikey frightens me the most :(

[Bossa Nova]

I love Mikey's face, but I admit I like the influence of Noel Fisher in his features so I can't really vote properly. Plus, we don't have a really clear idea of what Don and Raph look like in motion, and from the photos alone Don actually looks the most attractive but I have no idea how he'll hold up actually animated (though I'm fairly certain he'll look awesome).

[BabyTurtles]

I love Mikey's face, but I admit I like the influence of Noel Fisher in his features so I can't really vote properly. Plus, we don't have a really clear idea of what Don and Raph look like in motion, and from the photos alone Don actually looks the most attractive but I have no idea how he'll hold up actually animated (though I'm fairly certain he'll look awesome).

yay someone else likes Mikey's face...I was beginning to think I had bad taste:tcouch:

[electric_sheep]

yay someone else likes Mikey's face...I was beginning to think I had bad taste:tcouch:

you do have a bad taste...

[Bossa Nova]

yay someone else likes Mikey's face...I was beginning to think I had bad taste:tcouch:

Nah, it's all different tastes and I do also like the way Mikey turned out ^_^ I admit I wasn't thrilled with that hideous Halloween mask of him or the movie poster they put out a few weeks ago, but actually getting to see him in action and the fluidity of his movements turned my opinion around REALLY fast.

[Warhorse]

you do have a bad taste...

Horrifying taste. That face is like the laughing stock on the internet right now! I just can't believe it was allowed to fly. I can't believe Eastman isn't saying crap about it, talk about throwing your creations under a freaking bus.

[Anton Chigurh]

Horrifying taste. That face is like the laughing stock on the internet right now! I just can't believe it was allowed to fly. I can't believe Eastman isn't saying crap about it, talk about throwing your creations under a freaking bus.

Come on now it don't look THAT bad with the mask on.

[alliance]

i cant wait too see don and raph though so far Leo obviously, mikey looks like a 35 yr old pedo to be honest, cant wait to see this movie but what the f*ck were they thinking making angelo look like that???

[Warhorse]

i cant wait too see don and raph though so far Leo obviously, mikey looks like a 35 yr old pedo to be honest, cant wait to see this movie but what the f*ck were they thinking making angelo look like that???

It looks like maybe they took one of those software programs that can really tell what the child from two people would look like, stuck in a turtle face and the actor's face, and what we see now is what got shiat out, and they just went with it.

This kills me. Part of me wants it to do well, but because of the so many changes they did that were not for the better, and often I think were just a "guess what fan boys, we are in charge, not you, so we are doing this to piss you off and there is nothing u can do about it!"

It's like a double edged sword here, because I know what will happen. I'd like it to bomb, because the GA will reject what has been done to the TMNT (this is not like Transformers which kind of died out of the public eye and never had a live action movie to default to) and you'd hope that the studio execs would be like, eh, maybe we took it too far with the creative license, but that's not how they are going to see it. They won't see the reason the audience rejected the film because of poor choices and whatnot. They will think because it was too hard for the little kiddies to watch and bring it back down to cornball affair.

[BabyTurtles]

Horrifying taste. That face is like the laughing stock on the internet right now! I just can't believe it was allowed to fly. I can't believe Eastman isn't saying crap about it, talk about throwing your creations under a freaking bus.

I went on tumblr and others have liked Mikey's face too......I just like the way it looks in motion....IDK it looks pretty cool to me.

[Bob]

I think Michelangelo (and all the others, I presume) looked fine with the mask on. His face is not so pretty underneath, though. There is a sort of cuteness there, but I think it’s definitely the nostrils that just make it look weird.

Leonardo, though, looks pretty cool. I think, in terms of design and facial features, he and Donatello have faired the best. Don looks weirdly handsome, IMO, as does Leo. Raphael I’m still lukewarm on. I need to see more of him.

[Sighphi]

Um… no. I think you're over thinking it. Along with many other people here.

http://i.imgur.com/zPYVe5B.png

[BabyTurtles]

I think Michelangelo (and all the others, I presume) looked fine with the mask on. His face is not so pretty underneath, though. There is a sort of cuteness there, but I think it’s definitely the nostrils that just make it look weird.

Leonardo, though, looks pretty cool. I think, in terms of design and facial features, he and Donatello have faired the best. Don looks weirdly handsome, IMO, as does Leo. Raphael I’m still lukewarm on. I need to see more of him.

I hope none of the other turtles take off their masks XD........it's like makeup for them. lol

[xChri5x]

http://i.imgur.com/zPYVe5B.png

Well, there is the proof right there. :roll:

[Bob]

I just watched the trailer again. Leo’s definitely got the “classically handsome” thing going on; at least as far as giant mutated turtles go. He seems to have more of a chiselled jaw and higher cheekbones.

[TurtleTitan97]

Why no "all of them" selection?

Mikey is decked out in pop culture dress. Is funny.
Leo is decked out in ancient, make shift japanese bushido. Is regal.
Don is decked out in electronics, has glasses. Is a dork.
Raph is barbaric looking, a bad ass, and very muscular. Is a fighter.

They're all perfect IMO

Because this thread is about which one out of the four is your top favorite.

[TurtleTitan97]

Yet there is a NONE of them selection. Bias much?

In terms of how they look, they're all SPOT on to the essence of their character. Or how I'd percieve them to dress, and act in this reality.

As opposed to all of them just wearing a colored bandanas, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist tape over 15 years worth of life ... taking in American culture on TV, radio, living below ground as scavengers.

Afterall, they shouldn't wear anything. Remember purists? Bay got dis.

No offense, but what's it to you that i didn't add an all of them option? Not everyone is gonna love them as much as you. Besides the traditional design has worked for nearly 30 years.

[BabyTurtles]

No offense, but what's it to you that i didn't add an all of them option? Not everyone is gonna love them as much as you. Besides the traditional design has worked for nearly 30 years.

I like them all so far and would appreciate the all option myself :)

[Warhorse]

I hope none of the other turtles take off their masks XD........it's like makeup for them. lol

Eh, I can understand why the masks are usually kept on, it is the best way to tell the boys apart, but still, it's always been neat when they did take the masks off. In the Nick toon, the one episode that had 2 of the Turtles masks off, Slash and Destroy, and fans were like thumbs up for it.

I wish they did take the masks off at least when they were sleeping in the 1990 movie.

[TurtleTitan97]

I didn't say the traditional ninja turtle garb was dated, or wrong. Just playing devil's advocate for the new designs. It's to combat the overly critiquing, refusal to adapt people on here express towards the designs.

I'm just saying.

You have a NONE of them selection, what about for the people who can't decide which one is their favorite? There is no "All of them" selection to compensate.

Thus, agenda much? Not everyone is gonna hate all of them as much as all of the nitpicking, self entitled elitist technodrome hate club.

I like all of them equally, and there is no choice for that in your thread.

Yeah well, hate to break to ya, but there is no "agenda" or whatever in this thread. And if you must know, the reason I didn't add that option was because the thought didn't occur to me at the time. Simple as that.

If you like them all equally, cool, more power to you. But the main point of this thread, like I told you before, was to choose which one out of the four did you like the most, or in the case of people completely against them, none of them. Sorry, but I still stand by my choice.

[BabyTurtles]

Yeah well, hate to break to ya, but there is no "agenda" or whatever in this thread. And if you must know, the reason I didn't add that option was because the thought didn't occur to me at the time. Simple as that.

If you like them all equally, cool, more power to you. But the main point of this thread, like I told you before, was to choose which one out of the four did you like the most, or in the case of people completely against them, none of them. Sorry, but I still stand by my choice.

Still it's a little unfair to have a none option and not an all option :)

if you are giving people the option to choose "none" then it's usually nice to give people the "all" option too, or it makes it seem like you don't want people to vote "all" because of biased reasons.

I'm not sure if you can go back and change it once the thread is up though.

it's just being considerate, thats all~

[TurtleTitan97]

Still it's a little unfair to have a none option and not an all option :)

if you are giving people the option to choose "none" then it's usually nice to give people the "all" option too, or it makes it seem like you don't want people to vote "all" because of biased reasons.

I'm not sure if you can go back and change it once the thread is up though.

it's just being considerate, thats all~

As I said before, I had no biased reason for not adding it. The thought just didn't occur to me at the time when I made this.

But I think we're getting off topic, so let's just agree to disagree.

[BabyTurtles]

As I said before, I had no biased reason for not adding it. The thought just didn't occur to me at the time when I made this.

But I think we're getting off topic, so let's just agree to disagree.

I understand, it's just something to consider next time you want to make a voting thread ^_^

back on topic though....I want to see them all first (talking/moving) but so far I like them all and think they fit each character :3

for now I'll pick Mikey cause he's my favorite turtle ^_^

[Lou 500]

Better look at Raph's face

http://i.imgur.com/UZIRK3q.png

What should we nickname this one? Hulkael?

I have a feeling this film is going to end up with a reputation for having the most gifs and memes parodying it.

[BabyTurtles]

I think I'm starting to realize why I don't mind the way these turtles look

for one......I thought the first movie turtles looked faked :| I first watched the movie in 2013 so that didn't help...and the fact all the turtles looked the same and cartoony....(please don't jump me for admitting this)

So these are the first turtle designs that I could ACTUALLY imagine could be real..........in other words they look more realistic to me. They are mutated turtles so they are going to come out looking different and weird. They aren't going to come out looking the same, like they do in the first movies. Some might look more turtle like, such as Donnie and some might look more humanoid like Mikey. A mutation isn't perfect, and I think the designs reflect that.

They are freakish and I think that's cool for a live action movie.(which try to help people imagine "what if this was real")

if this were a cartoon though I want my turtles to look adorable no questions asked. :D

[Sighphi]

I think I'm starting to realize why I don't mind the way these turtles look

for one......I thought the first movie turtles looked faked :| I first watched the movie in 2013 so that didn't help...and the fact all the turtles looked the same and cartoony....(please don't jump me for admitting this)

So these are the first turtle designs that I could ACTUALLY imagine could be real..........in other words they look more realistic to me. They are mutated turtles so they are going to come out looking different and weird. They aren't going to come out looking the same, like they do in the first movies. Some might look more turtle like, such as Donnie and some might look more humanoid like Mikey. A mutation isn't perfect, and I think the designs reflect that.

They are freakish and I think that's cool for a live action movie.(which try to help people imagine "what if this was real")

if this were a cartoon though I want my turtles to look adorable no questions asked. :D

http://i.imgur.com/YpOZx5bl.jpg

But they all had different faces.
And how does loosing their animal features and looking more like men make them more real?

[Candy Kappa]

Yeah, not so keen on the turtles looking like mutated humans rather then mutated turtles.

[TrickOrTreater]

http://i.imgur.com/YpOZx5bl.jpg

But they all had different faces.
And how does loosing their animal features and looking more like men make them more real?

Seriously, even the first movie had different faces.

It was subtle, but that's a good thing.

[BabyTurtles]

http://i.imgur.com/YpOZx5bl.jpg

But they all had different faces.
And how does loosing their animal features and looking more like men make them more real?

they all look very similar though. XD what I was saying was, what were the chances of them all looking that similar after a crazy mutation?

and

I didn't say loosing their animal features made them more real. I said they all look different... some look more turtle-like and some look more human, which makes them more realistic cause they all ended looking different after the mutation.

the 2014 turtles don't all look like a version of Leo....

Mikey looks more human
Donnie looks more like a turtle
Raph and Leo seem to be in between

I like the fact the mutation made them come out crazy unprictable XD

[electric_sheep]

http://www.martialartsactionmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/The-Turtles-face-Shredder.jpg
I don't know what you are talking about.
You obviously see that they all look very different.
And costumes are awesome...
except the fingers, something about the fingers always bugged me...

[Sighphi]

they all look very similar though. XD what I was saying was, what were the chances of them all looking that similar after a crazy mutation?

and

I didn't say loosing their animal features made them more real. I said they all look different... some look more turtle-like and some look more human, which makes them more realistic cause they all ended looking different after the mutation.

the 2014 turtles don't all look like a version of Leo....

Mikey looks more human
Donnie looks more like a turtle
Raph and Leo seem to be in between

I like the fact the mutation made them come out crazy unprictable XD

You would need an explanation that the ooze affected the mutation of each turtle in different degrees for this theory to work. If you think that's a good explanation for these new looks thats fine, but this has nothing realistic about it until we get some info on it. As far as i know the turtles have ended up all being mutated in the same way in the same degree.

[BabyTurtles]

You would need an explanation that the ooze affected the mutation of each turtle in different degrees for this theory to work. If you think that's a good explanation for these new looks thats fine, but this has nothing realistic about it until we get some info on it. As far as i know the turtles have ended up all being mutated in the same way in the same degree.

I thought mutations were always unstable and unpredictable :-?

[Batman_89_aficionado]

I still want a better look at Donatello's face. Without the glasses.

[Huzzah]

I thought mutations were always unstable and unpredictable :-?

This. The key component of mutation is the fact that it's not defined in a sense that can be controlled. There are ways to target and produce specific mutations, but not to a point that would get identical results. Now, if each of the specimens had genetically identical elements, such as all being identical quadruplets in the case of the Turtles, they could have a better chance of similar mutations, but as far as we know, each turtle came from separate parents, so there will be different effects more than likely.

[BabyTurtles]

This. The key component of mutation is the fact that it's not defined in a sense that can be controlled. There are ways to target and produce specific mutations, but not to a point that would get identical results. Now, if each of the specimens had genetically identical elements, such as all being identical quadruplets in the case of the Turtles, they could have a better chance of similar mutations, but as far as we know, each turtle came from separate parents, so there will be different effects more than likely.

I guess it keeps boiling down to...we don't know enough about the movie yet XD

[Warhorse]

I still want a better look at Donatello's face. Without the glasses.

Both him and Raph. But, I guess we'll get it in the full length trailer. I sure hope it's with CA2. I really hope.

[Commenter 42]

Yeah, not so keen on the turtles looking like mutated humans rather then mutated turtles.

Couldn't agree more!

[Commenter 42]

This. The key component of mutation is the fact that it's not defined in a sense that can be controlled. There are ways to target and produce specific mutations, but not to a point that would get identical results. Now, if each of the specimens had genetically identical elements, such as all being identical quadruplets in the case of the Turtles, they could have a better chance of similar mutations, but as far as we know, each turtle came from separate parents, so there will be different effects more than likely.

It's never been said one way or another if they are actual brothers (I don't count next mutation).
or not. But a clutch of 4 turtles wouldn't be that unheard of.

[chrisdude]

You would need an explanation that the ooze affected the mutation of each turtle in different degrees for this theory to work. If you think that's a good explanation for these new looks thats fine, but this has nothing realistic about it until we get some info on it. As far as i know the turtles have ended up all being mutated in the same way in the same degree.They've always been doused in mutagen, or crawled around in it. The exposure has never been exact before, so why would you assume it was exact until proven otherwise?

[electric_sheep]

http://www.hdwpapers.com/walls/giant_tortoise_turtles_animal_desktop_wallpaper-wide.jpg
So did they mutate from this turtles?

[Sighphi]

I thought mutations were always unstable and unpredictable :-?

The ooze has been pretty consistent on what it does, turns animal into humanoid or turns humans into animaloids. And the turtles and splinter have been running around for 15 years and they seem stable.

They've always been doused in mutagen, or crawled around in it. The exposure has never been exact before, so why would you assume it was exact until proven otherwise?

I never said anything about the exposure i was talking about the result.
BT's theory is that they have been mutated by different degrees. And i said that this would need to be explained because in every version of the turtles they have all come out the same.

[BabyTurtles]

I never said anything about the exposure i was talking about the result.
BT's theory is that they have been mutated by different degrees. And i said that this would need to be explained because in every version of the turtles they have all come out the same.

Thats why I'm saying it's more realistic....because they are trying to show that the mutations aren't going to be simple and perfect. If this was real the turtles would not all come out the same. The ooze would mess with them in different ways. that's what happens when you're experimenting XD

they would all come out as mutant turtles of course...but the way they look would most likely be different.

[Bossa Nova]

I don't think BabyTurtles is saying the turtles could have been mutated by different degrees, simply that the turtles are all unique individuals and it makes sense that they're all going to keep their individual looks and react to the mutagen differently. It's like taking myself and some random person off the street and throwing us in a vat of mutagen under the exact same circumstances-of course we're going to wind up different looking from each other because we started as two completely different looking people. Same goes with the turtle-maybe as normal turtles they all look the same to you, but that doesn't men they actually are. So maybe as turtles Don and Leo had bigger beaks which is why they look more classic turtle, maybe Mikey had smaller eyes or whatever, they're not four identical brothers.

[Sighphi]

Thats why I'm saying it's more realistic....because they are trying to show that the mutations aren't going to be simple and perfect. If this was real the turtles would not all come out the same. The ooze would mess with them in different ways. that's what happens when you're experimenting XD

they would all come out as mutant turtles of course...but the way they look would most likely be different.

Again, this is just your idea based on nothing at all from any source.
As of this point it cant be used for anything other than fanwanking but there are things that can counter it.

I don't think BabyTurtles is saying the turtles could have been mutated by different degrees, simply that the turtles are all unique individuals and it makes sense that they're all going to keep their individual looks and react to the mutagen differently. It's like taking myself and some random person off the street and throwing us in a vat of mutagen under the exact same circumstances-of course we're going to wind up different looking from each other because we started as two completely different looking people. Same goes with the turtle-maybe as normal turtles they all look the same to you, but that doesn't men they actually are. So maybe as turtles Don and Leo had bigger beaks which is why they look more classic turtle, maybe Mikey had smaller eyes or whatever, they're not four identical brothers.

That's exactly what he is saying to explain the new looks. But the turtles, for the most part, have always looked differently without it being tied to the effect of the ooze. From simply color variation to height differences and facial differences. In the OG Turtle flicks they all had different faces and heights.

And actual realistically people tend to tell animals of the same kind apart not differences of their structure but by unique colors, and markings cause animals tend all look the same. Cause animals dont have cool eyes like us so there is no need to be all that different like we are. They use other stuff to tell each other apart.

I mean look.
http://i.imgur.com/SUlkTdkl.jpg
How different are these three? You can clearly tell by the markings at the side of the shells but if you are going to try to tell them apart by their faces.... oh boy.
Some one has another pic as his sig of a couple red eared sliders where they basically have the same exact build except for the markings.

Look
http://i.imgur.com/aAee5x4l.jpg
Outside of the mane they are almost the same.
Nature aint got no time to make animals pretty if they are not going to use it.

So until we get an explanation that because the structure of the eyes changed to be more visual similar to humans plus they lost all their other senses to tell each other apart and this is why they developed more unique facial features..... the idea that ooze mutated them in different degrees aint flying.

[BabyTurtles]

Again, this is just your idea based on nothing at all from any source.
As of this point it cant be used for anything other than fanwanking but there are things that can counter it.



That's exactly what he is saying to explain the new looks. But the turtles, for the most part, have always looked differently without it being tied to the effect of the ooze. From simply color variation to height differences and facial differences. In the OG Turtle flicks they all had different faces and heights.

And actual realistically people tend to tell animals of the same kind apart not differences of their structure but by unique colors, and markings cause animals tend all look the same. Cause animals dont have cool eyes like us so there is no need to be all that different like we are. They use other stuff to tell each other apart.

I mean look.
http://i.imgur.com/SUlkTdkl.jpg
How different are these three? You can clearly tell by the markings at the side of the shells but if you are going to try to tell them apart by their faces.... oh boy.
Some one has another pic as his sig of a couple red eared sliders where they basically have the same exact build except for the markings.

Look
http://i.imgur.com/aAee5x4l.jpg
Outside of the mane they are almost the same.
Nature aint got no time to make animals pretty if they are not going to use it.

So until we get an explanation that because the structure of the eyes changed to be more visual similar to humans plus they lost all their other senses to tell each other apart and this is why they developed more unique facial features..... the idea that ooze mutated them in different degrees aint flying.

I'm a girl XD....

anyway :3 maybe I'm not explaining it right...I don't mean they all turned out different because of the way they looked before (which could be an extra factor anyway) what I was saying was they all turned out differently because of the ooze and the mutations unpredictable outcomes.

the turtles all look different because their bodies all took in the ooze/mutation differently (not how much they took in....but how their bodies were individually affected by the ooze), which seems reasonable.....I mean if this was real I bet scientists wouldn't expect the turtles to all come out looking similar.....heck they'd just be happy they all turned out to be mutant turtles and not a pile of green goo XD

[Candy Kappa]

A lot over over explaining it when the simple answer is that the more known actors are playing the turtles with more human features. Getting the better known actors (hunk from hunger games and vampire from twilight) faces to meld through the turtle's CG model, because that is what the character designers and 3D modeler shave been focusing on, making the actors still recognizable under all that CGI instead of making the turtles into their own character.

[electric_sheep]

A lot over over explaining it when the simple answer is that the more known actors are playing the turtles with more human features. Getting the better known actors (hunk from hunger games and vampire from twilight) faces to meld through the turtle's CG model, because that is what the character designers and 3D modeler shave been focusing on, making the actors still recognizable under all that CGI instead of making the turtles into their own character.

And that pisses me off, that's the same reason why Spider-man can't keep his damn mask on for more than 3 minutes when people pay to see a movie they expect to see the character, not an actor. Props to Carl Urban for never taking his Dredd helmet off...

[Candy Kappa]

I've yet to see Dredd, but I'm so stoked that he never took his helmet off.

I was pleasantly surprised how long Captain America kept his mask on in Winter Soldier actually, but he did get plenty of face time during the scenes where he was wearing the Steve Rogers suit from the comics and going civilian.

[electric_sheep]

Why are real actors even in this movie? Why not just get a couple of stunt guys to play the motion capture and get some really good voice actors to do the voices?

[Candy Kappa]

I suppose in hope of reeling in the fans of the movies they have previously worked on.

[Chris_a_Bunga]

I think (minus the glasses but they don't really bug me..yet) Donnie looks the most like a turtle.. :ohwell:

[Chris_a_Bunga]

You know what scratch that. Raph and Mikey's are really the only faces that bother me. Leo and Donnie are fine.

I fully agree. if they fit Mikey and Raph with the same sort of face, and made them at least the same height as Megan Fox, it wouldn't be as weirded out by the movie honestly.

[samxsteal]

Why are real actors even in this movie? Why not just get a couple of stunt guys to play the motion capture and get some really good voice actors to do the voices?
Its all about the performance Stunt men and women, dont necessarily know how to act, With actor action you get their whole performance. Ala Gollum, Ceaser(planet of the apes), Jake Sully(avatar),
I suppose in hope of reeling in the fans of the movies they have previously worked on.

That part of it, but you hire and actor to do the Mo-cap to do the Performance, stunt people for the stunt, CGI is not better then a costume or outfit for an actor, the 90's turtles was a bit different.

[electric_sheep]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972354_817554648258233_1041149356_n.jpg
It's a fake, but it's a really good fake...

[Anton Chigurh]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972354_817554648258233_1041149356_n.jpg
It's a fake, but it's a really good fake...

IMHO that looks worst...

[Technogeek29]

I personally would've kept the nostrills

[Huzzah]

Again, this is just your idea based on nothing at all from any source.
As of this point it cant be used for anything other than fanwanking but there are things that can counter it.



That's exactly what he is saying to explain the new looks. But the turtles, for the most part, have always looked differently without it being tied to the effect of the ooze. From simply color variation to height differences and facial differences. In the OG Turtle flicks they all had different faces and heights.

And actual realistically people tend to tell animals of the same kind apart not differences of their structure but by unique colors, and markings cause animals tend all look the same. Cause animals dont have cool eyes like us so there is no need to be all that different like we are. They use other stuff to tell each other apart.

I mean look.
http://i.imgur.com/SUlkTdkl.jpg
How different are these three? You can clearly tell by the markings at the side of the shells but if you are going to try to tell them apart by their faces.... oh boy.
Some one has another pic as his sig of a couple red eared sliders where they basically have the same exact build except for the markings.

Look
http://i.imgur.com/aAee5x4l.jpg
Outside of the mane they are almost the same.
Nature aint got no time to make animals pretty if they are not going to use it.

So until we get an explanation that because the structure of the eyes changed to be more visual similar to humans plus they lost all their other senses to tell each other apart and this is why they developed more unique facial features..... the idea that ooze mutated them in different degrees aint flying.

You're obviously a speciest, I'm sure to the lions and turtles all humans look the same, by your thought process. How's that make you feel? There is no place for your kind of bigotry in the world of wide webs...

[samxsteal]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972354_817554648258233_1041149356_n.jpg
It's a fake, but it's a really good fake...
Ehhhh Im not to sure

IMHO that looks worst...
I agree I think I prefer the newer Original Version

[xChri5x]

It looks like he's holding in a fart.

[xChri5x]

I just found this edited image. What do you think?

https://24.media.tumblr.com/6cb1439751a58ec1130a856db68b1f1e/tumblr_n3d0o8m5h41reh5uno1_500.jpg

You should really read for context.

[Slade]

Hmm. I think that image looks great. I'd much rather them look like that in the face. I wouldn't care about the clothes then at all. Smaller shell too though.

[Warhorse]

Im kind of liking the fake image compared tonthe movie version. Looks more like the classic turtles look we grew up on.

[BabyTurtles]

I just found this edited image. What do you think?

https://24.media.tumblr.com/6cb1439751a58ec1130a856db68b1f1e/tumblr_n3d0o8m5h41reh5uno1_500.jpg

uhh...I think the first one looks too cartoony....:ohwell:

the lips have also grown on me XD

[Sighphi]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972354_817554648258233_1041149356_n.jpg
It's a fake, but it's a really good fake...

HOLY CRAP!
That looks awesome!
That almost looks like the turtles from the opening of the original cartoon.
http://i.imgur.com/hqrCz3G.jpg

If this was their looks i would probably forgive half of the craziness an go see it first day matinee.

[TrickOrTreater]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1972354_817554648258233_1041149356_n.jpg
It's a fake, but it's a really good fake...

Wow. That makes his head look 1000 times better.

He actually looks like a Ninja Turtle.

Whoever did this needs to do it with Mikey.

[xChri5x]

Already done
http://i.imgur.com/kADmzsV.jpg

[Anton Chigurh]

Mike looks pretty cool, but that Leo fake looks retarded.

[Huzzah]

Those look cool and all, but truthfully the new looks are growing on me, and I'm actually looking forward to seeing them in the movie. Honestly, the newer looks really give them a way to really emote, not just vocally but visually as well.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

there is also a leo that shows 3 different faces, personally i think the Middle one is best..but even then Leo is prob one of the better designed turtles in this movie

https://31.media.tumblr.com/3ce67d22dfadb72c0e3cac07e363aacf/tumblr_n3d4sm3Ht11r1nn1fo2_500.jpg

[Warhorse]

Yeah, I definitely prefer the more rounded nose compared to the parrot nose (and whatever the hell is going on with Mikey.

[TheJ-manTurtleMan]

I just found this edited image. What do you think?

https://24.media.tumblr.com/6cb1439751a58ec1130a856db68b1f1e/tumblr_n3d0o8m5h41reh5uno1_500.jpg

See, that first one definitely looks more like the "true" turtle design we all know, It looks good, but not for this movie. This is an all new, redesigned incarnation of the TMNT franchise, and designs like that just wouldn't work for this movie universe.

[samxsteal]

See, that first one definitely looks more like the "true" turtle design we all know, It looks good, but not for this movie. This is an all new, redesigned incarnation of the TMNT franchise, and designs like that just wouldn't work for this movie universe.

Agreed I get people like to stay in their comfort zone but really some people need to just relax and keep an open mind. I mean people photo shopped and mocked Avatar for forever

[MastahShredder]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/924eb91cb78f6d417ba72172b9ef3638/tumblr_n3crkofgHg1qd10d0o2_500.jpg

[TurtleTitan97]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/924eb91cb78f6d417ba72172b9ef3638/tumblr_n3crkofgHg1qd10d0o2_500.jpg

I may not be a fan of how Mikey looks in the movie but OH MY GOSH that first image is worse than what we're ending up with.:teek:

[Warhorse]

I may not be a fan of how Mikey looks in the movie but OH MY GOSH that first image is worse than what we're ending up with.:teek:

No it isn't.

I've got this sinking feeling I just might skip this one in the theaters. Shame. Oh well, there's still the Nick toon at least.:)

[TurtleTitan97]

No it isn't.


Well, to each their own. I just think it makes him look weirder than he is now.

[snake]

Already done
http://i.imgur.com/kADmzsV.jpg

Sooooo much better.

[samxsteal]

I may not be a fan of how Mikey looks in the movie but OH MY GOSH that first image is worse than what we're ending up with.:teek:

agreed lol I dont really like the leo either.

[Warhorse]

Well, to each their own. I just think it makes him look weirder than he is now.

Um no, at least in the fake pick, he don't look like a deranged Shrek.

[Candy Kappa]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/924eb91cb78f6d417ba72172b9ef3638/tumblr_n3crkofgHg1qd10d0o2_500.jpg

The smoothness of the new nose is too jarring, I think just a simple nose fix, removing the philtrum and re-textur the lips in a lighter tone as being so dark looks fake and lipstick-ish, and tone down the Cupid arch would be sufficent to fix dat face.

Pretty much, do what they did with Leo. Leo's philtrum isn't as deep as Mikey's, but honestly even his could be toned down, as well Leo's lip color.

[TrickOrTreater]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/924eb91cb78f6d417ba72172b9ef3638/tumblr_n3crkofgHg1qd10d0o2_500.jpg

Soooo much better.

[Bossa Nova]

I actually prefer what we're really getting to those edited images. The rounded nose may look more "classic", but they look way too cartoony compared to the rest of the face, but I'm actually a pretty big fan of nostrils on the turtles ever since I saw them on the OotS game. I could see maybe toning down the lips just a tiny bit might make them a little less human looking and go a long way in easing some people's worries, but overall I'm glad we got the real version compared to something like those edits.

[electric_sheep]

Soooo much better.

Photoshop isn't that good on this one. But it is an improvement...

[Huzzah]

Really the only way that a more classic look would work is if the outfits are gone. I mean the complicated textures used in the Turtle outfits really make the classic design look cartoony. Honestly the appearance of the Turtles is my least concern, and just fyi...I actually like the Michelangelo design...

[Sighphi]

Really the only way that a more classic look would work is if the outfits are gone. I mean the complicated textures used in the Turtle outfits really make the classic design look cartoony. Honestly the appearance of the Turtles is my least concern, and just fyi...I actually like the Michelangelo design...

Why would random bits of clothing and gear require them to have more human-looking faces?

[Cipher]

I really only like Mikey. The other ones look too much like Shrek.

[Bossa Nova]

Why would random bits of clothing and gear require them to have more human-looking faces?

They already explained, the multitude of textures used within the clothing is very busy and realistic and make a more classic turtle face look even more cartoonish.

[BlisterStockboy]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/3e0f1fb665ea8dcc8078168c9d9fcae8/tumblr_n3dlriBNIc1qkxtxso1_1280.jpg

Not sure if this has been posted before, but this is fanmade and actually makes it look pretty good..

[electric_sheep]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/3e0f1fb665ea8dcc8078168c9d9fcae8/tumblr_n3dlriBNIc1qkxtxso1_1280.jpg

Not sure if this has been posted before, but this is fanmade and actually makes it look pretty good..

i posted it this morning...

[Sighphi]

They already explained, the multitude of textures used within the clothing is very busy and realistic and make a more classic turtle face look even more cartoonish.

I dont see any connection between random clothing and huma-looking faces. This seem like some totally random excuse.

Given that there is no such thing as real life mutant turtles i dont see how a face that is less human and more animal-looking seems "cartoonish." The only reason that is being thrown is very likely cause they actually look like the cartoons.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I'd have to go with either Leo or Donnie. Given that we haven't had a good look at Donnie outside of the maquettes, I'm going with Leo. Mikey's is- I dunno. I suppose I'll get used to it, but I can certainly see the resemblance to Shrek that's been getting batted around in here. And Raph- just ugh. What I've seen of him so far is just not that good. They are all too big and bulky, especially the carapace. Should have toned those shells down a notch or three. Unless they're using them as a tower shield, it's too much. And that would be so heavy in the back end that they'd end up walking hunched over all the time. They couldn't stand straight with that much weight in back! Not without falling over, and uh, we all know what happens to a turtle that ends up on its back.... :twink:

[Iroh]

I like how Leo is paying homage to that "Sewer Samurai" look with the shoulder pads and the chest armor.:tcool:

[Warhorse]

I dont see any connection between random clothing and huma-looking faces. This seem like some totally random excuse.

Given that there is no such thing as real life mutant turtles i dont see how a face that is less human and more animal-looking seems "cartoonish." The only reason that is being thrown is very likely cause they actually look like the cartoons.

I'm not understanding this "cartoonish" vibe and how it's out of place in this movie. We got Megan Fox, who looks like a plastic Barbie running around, we got Vernon in this, who is a running gag all his own, Whoopie Goldberg will be in this, she's more known for comedy than for gritty, and the Turtle van we seen is like it's coming right from the Fred Wolf cartoons. The only thing out of place in this movie is the Turtle's current look. Wow, I really hope the kids that this is supposed to be aimed at reject this with a passion.

[BabyTurtles]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/3e0f1fb665ea8dcc8078168c9d9fcae8/tumblr_n3dlriBNIc1qkxtxso1_1280.jpg

Not sure if this has been posted before, but this is fanmade and actually makes it look pretty good..

see.... I love this look....for a cartoon, but if I'm paying to see a live action movie....then I want to see realistic mutant turtles.....or as realistic as a Teenage mutant ninja turtle can look without killing the original source XD

I can see cartoony versions of them for free on TV :D

[samxsteal]

see.... I love this look....for a cartoon, but if I'm paying to see a live action movie....then I want to see realistic mutant turtles.....or as realistic as a Teenage mutant ninja turtle can look without killing the original source XD

I can see cartoony versions of them for free on TV :D

Agreed :tgrin:

[Warhorse]

see.... I love this look....for a cartoon, but if I'm paying to see a live action movie....then I want to see realistic mutant turtles.....or as realistic as a Teenage mutant ninja turtle can look without killing the original source XD

I can see cartoony versions of them for free on TV :D

But, it worked fine in the 1990 live action movie, and that was realistic, in fact, that was way more realistic than what we are getting now!

[BabyTurtles]

But, it worked fine in the 1990 live action movie, and that was realistic, in fact, that was way more realistic than what we are getting now!

I don't agree....I think the 1990 turtles look fake.....(I loved the movie though)

they probaly looked real in the 90's but this is the 21st century.....and ain't gonna fly in 2014 :D

[Warhorse]

I don't agree....I think the 1990 turtles look fake.....(I loved the movie though)

they probaly looked real in the 90's but this is the 21st century.....and ain't gonna fly in 2014 :D

Well, this version we're getting won't fly either. They do not look realistic at all. And why should they? Megan fox looks cartoonish and plasticky, why can't the Turtles look more appealing and no so freaking gross looking?

[BabyTurtles]

Well, this version we're getting won't fly either. They do not look realistic at all. And why should they? Megan fox looks cartoonish and plasticky, why can't the Turtles look more appealing and no so freaking gross looking?

Megan fox is a human....of course she's real, even if you don't like her plastic surgery XD.....

I don't think real mutant turtles would look appealing so why should they? :T

[Warhorse]

Megan fox is a human....of course she's real, even if you don't like her plastic surgery XD.....

I don't think real mutant turtles would look appealing so why should they? :T

It's hard to root for something when you can't even look at it. We'll see, we'll see. If this explodes at the BO, then I will eat crow, but if this thing flops, I will blame it on the fugly facial designs.

Look, if they had just stuck with the classic look like we are seeing with the fake images, I would be fine. Sadly, if those images never surfaced, I might have not been so irked, but now that I am seeing these re-edited images, and the reaction from my cousin, I am realizing how much potential this movie could have had if they just never ****ed so bad with the faces like they are now. We'll have to agree to disagree, but the 1990 faces are ten times better than the sh!t we got now.

[samxsteal]

It's hard to root for something when you can't even look at it. We'll see, we'll see. If this explodes at the BO, then I will eat crow, but if this thing flops, I will blame it on the fugly facial designs.

They're not even close to that level of distraction, Lets face it people will see the movie and after two minutes they will totally forget about if feature or that feature of the face and just watch the action unfold. People are going to go ARGHHHH those lips Nope can't pay attention to anything else just because those lips really -_^

[Warhorse]

They're not even close to that level of distraction, Lets face it people will see the movie and after two minutes they will totally forget about if feature or that feature of the face and just watch the action unfold. People are going to go ARGHHHH those lips Nope can't pay attention to anything else just because those lips really -_^

It's not the lips, it's the noses. I guess the BO will be the deciding factor, but due to the fact that Paramount is like barely advertising for this thing, I really doubt they have much faith in the film as a big block buster either.

[BabyTurtles]

It's hard to root for something when you can't even look at it. We'll see, we'll see. If this explodes at the BO, then I will eat crow, but if this thing flops, I will blame it on the fugly facial designs.

Look, if they had just stuck with the classic look like we are seeing with the fake images, I would be fine. Sadly, if those images never surfaced, I might have not been so irked, but now that I am seeing these re-edited images, and the reaction from my cousin, I am realizing how much potential this movie could have had if they just never ****ed so bad with the faces like they are now. We'll have to agree to disagree, but the 1990 faces are ten times better than the sh!t we got now.

I see.... I just have zero nostalgia for the classic design because I just recently watched the 1990 movie (I wasn't even born when that movie came out) So really...the bay-turtles are MY first live-action movie of the turtles. So I can't really compare it to anything else....because the 1990 look looks fake to me.

and who doesn't love rooting for the misunderstood ugly monster!! come on!! :D

[Warhorse]

I see.... I just have zero nostalgia for the classic design because I just recently watched the 1990 movie (I wasn't even born when that movie came out) So really...the bay-turtles are MY first live-action movie of the turtles. So I can't really compare it to anything else....because the 1990 look looks fake to me.

and who doesn't love rooting for the misunderstood ugly monster!! come on!! :D

Is it nolstalgia though? I mean, even the Nick toon is keeping the similar design, and that's about as current as you can get.

[BabyTurtles]

Is it nolstalgia though? I mean, even the Nick toon is keeping the similar design, and that's about as current as you can get.

like I said, I love the design for a cartoon/comic...but not in a live action movie/show.

[TrickOrTreater]

I see.... I just have zero nostalgia for the classic design because I just recently watched the 1990 movie (I wasn't even born when that movie came out) So really...the bay-turtles are MY first live-action movie of the turtles. So I can't really compare it to anything else....because the 1990 look looks fake to me.

and who doesn't love rooting for the misunderstood ugly monster!! come on!! :D

Has nothing to do with nostalgia.

Has everything to do with the designs being ugly.

[samxsteal]

Is it nolstalgia though? I mean, even the Nick toon is keeping the similar design, and that's about as current as you can get.

But that what it is a toon a cartoon.

If they are going for a more realistic look that what we're getting and yes they do look more realistic, they look exactly like a human morphed with a turtle and that realistically what they would look like in the middle ground.

Turtles have nostrils, humans have lips, i just don get way anyone think this should look exactly like what we have already gotten, which really wasn't a very realistic representation of what a real mutant turtle would look like
they look more like taking the toon out and layer real life textures which equal pretty much this

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what were getting is this

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[BabyTurtles]

Has nothing to do with nostalgia.

Has everything to do with the designs being ugly.

:3 I agree they are ugly~ I like them that way~

everyone always screams at the mutant turtles well now I know why....and I like that.

it feels weird how everyone will scream at the nick turtles when they are just so gosh darn adorable :D

the Bay-turtles are definitely something to freak out about!

[Warhorse]

:3 I agree they are ugly~ I like them that way~

everyone always screams at the mutant turtles well now I know why....and I like that.

it feels weird how everyone will scream at the nick turtles when they are just so gosh darn adorable :D

the Bay-turtles are definitely something to freak out about!

I don't, and trust me, it don't have to be ugly to get people to scream. We had a tiger loose around here a few years back, and as cute and adorable as that thing was, people still screamed!

I just hope the GA hates these designs too.

[BabyTurtles]

I just hope the GA hates these designs too.

I hope not ^_^ (what's a GA? :lol:)

[samxsteal]

:3 I agree they are ugly~ I like them that way~

everyone always screams at the mutant turtles well now I know why....and I like that.

it feels weird how everyone will scream at the nick turtles when they are just so gosh darn adorable :D

the Bay-turtles are definitely something to freak out about!

Kind of never though of it that way but yeah thats true lol
ANd i agree.

I don't, and trust me, it don't have to be ugly to get people to scream. We had a tiger loose around here a few years back, and as cute and adorable as that thing was, people still screamed!

I just hope the GA hates these designs too.

Why because its not what YOU wanted???? see this is what really upsets me most out of everything any one can say its the I hate this thus it should fail Forget the 1000's of hour and money and passion put into it But because i dislike the look of it it should fail. Its totally arrogant. Sorry Dude its just ridiculous. People do it all the time for games and movie and it stupid/

"these people who spend years making this thing deserve to just have their work flushed down the toilet because you dislike the way the turtles look" what it this is the best TMNT ever and you already wrote it off cuz you disliked what the turtles faces Not even that for most people its just mikeys face SMH

[Warhorse]

Kind of never though of it that way but yeah thats true lol
ANd i agree.

Of course you do. Face it dude, you're some studio plant or something trying to convince the biggest TMNT forum on the internet to like the changes and whatnot with this movie. I know you are! Well, guess what, some of us DO NOT LIKE THE FREAKING UGLY FACES!

[samxsteal]

Of course you do. Face it dude, you're some studio plant or something trying to convince the biggest TMNT forum on the internet to like the changes and whatnot with this movie. I know you are! Well, guess what, some of us DO NOT LIKE THE FREAKING UGLY FACES!

GOD you're so Irritating BYE

[BabyTurtles]

Of course you do. Face it dude, you're some studio plant or something trying to convince the biggest TMNT forum on the internet to like the changes and whatnot with this movie. I know you are! Well, guess what, some of us DO NOT LIKE THE FREAKING UGLY FACES!

and that's totally fine :3 we can agree to disagree~ if everyone liked the same thing this would be a perfect world XD
(maybe a little boring too)

[Warhorse]

and that's totally fine :3 we can agree to disagree~ if everyone liked the same thing this would be a perfect world XD
(maybe a little boring too)

True. Now, granted, lets hope the movie makes up for it with some bad ass action scenes.

Sorry, I suffer from some bipolar disorder. It's a real bitch sometimes!:lol:

[BabyTurtles]

True. Now, granted, lets hope the movie makes up for it with some bad ass action scenes.

Sorry, I suffer from some bipolar disorder. It's a real bitch sometimes!:lol:

it's cool :)

and yes! awesome ninja actions scenes!!
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[Warhorse]

it's cool :)

and yes! awesome ninja actions scenes!!
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Well, I've always preferred Raphael's brawler approach to things. You know, some guy comes running up to him, kicking in the air, showing off his Ninjistu acrobatics, and Raph is like, enough of this crap, and just grabs the guy by the midsection and throws him like 20 feet into the air. That's what I like, RAW POWER BABY.

[graphic_content]

True. Now, granted, lets hope the movie makes up for it with some bad ass action scenes.

Sorry, I suffer from some bipolar disorder. It's a real bitch sometimes!:lol:

With the videos I'm seeing from the listed stuntmen (martial arts tricking etc.) and from the little we've seen from the trailer, I'm already getting hyped for some AMAZING action pieces. I mean even the short shot of Donnie twirling his staff, taking on two foot simultaneously is enough for me to think that no matter anything else, THE ACTION is gonna be awesome.

(And say what you want)...and I'm okay with that.

[samxsteal]

With the videos I'm seeing from the listed stuntmen (martial arts tricking etc.) and from the little we've seen from the trailer, I'm already getting hyped for some AMAZING action pieces. I mean even the short shot of Donnie twirling his staff, taking on two foot simultaneously is enough for me to think that no matter anything else, THE ACTION is gonna be awesome.

(And say what you want)...and I'm okay with that.

And leo flipping down with his Katana Like a BOSS

[electric_sheep]

The problem is that the texture of the mouth doesn't fit the rest of the body, Their skin looks hardened all over except on their mouths. It's like baby skin, looks like the same effect they use on the annoying orange...

[Huzzah]

Of course you do. Face it dude, you're some studio plant or something trying to convince the biggest TMNT forum on the internet to like the changes and whatnot with this movie. I know you are! Well, guess what, some of us DO NOT LIKE THE FREAKING UGLY FACES!

Of course you have some people trying to convince people to like the changes, and the flip-side is that you have certain people who refuse to accept anything and convince people that things are going to fail.

One point I would like to point out is that if this movie is a colossal fail, as so many wish, that means there will be virtually no chance for a live-action Ninja Turtle movie again anytime soon.

Also, the truth is that, whether you want to admit it or not, a lot of this hatred is derived from nostalgia. I'm a huge fan, have been since I discovered Ninja Turtles at age 5 (I'm 31 now by the way). When I got older I hunted down the comics, watched every iteration (own every iteration on DVD, including Next Mutation), I customize figures...and when everything first came out about this movie, I was ready to hate it. Why? Because it was different from what I was used to. When attempting to view things from a non-biased perspective, I realized that I was looking at things from a long-term fan, and therefore nostalgic. It was then that I realized things can't stay the same, and I appreciate a new take, because change is necessary. Basically what it boils down to is that if I prefer the old, I still have the old, and frankly wish success on the new, because success solidifies a brand, and as long as the Turtles still maintain who they are at the core, I'm more than willing to wish the best.

[Raptor86]

Of course you have some people trying to convince people to like the changes, and the flip-side is that you have certain people who refuse to accept anything and convince people that things are going to fail.

One point I would like to point out is that if this movie is a colossal fail, as so many wish, that means there will be virtually no chance for a live-action Ninja Turtle movie again anytime soon.

Also, the truth is that, whether you want to admit it or not, a lot of this hatred is derived from nostalgia. I'm a huge fan, have been since I discovered Ninja Turtles at age 5 (I'm 31 now by the way). When I got older I hunted down the comics, watched every iteration (own every iteration on DVD, including Next Mutation), I customize figures...and when everything first came out about this movie, I was ready to hate it. Why? Because it was different from what I was used to. When attempting to view things from a non-biased perspective, I realized that I was looking at things from a long-term fan, and therefore nostalgic. It was then that I realized things can't stay the same, and I appreciate a new take, because change is necessary. Basically what it boils down to is that if I prefer the old, I still have the old, and frankly wish success on the new, because success solidifies a brand, and as long as the Turtles still maintain who they are at the core, I'm more than willing to wish the best.

I agree with you.

I don't know how the Transformers movie are seen by the TF community, but I think they're good. But that's because I am not a TF fan, and watched that movie with no prejudice or nostalgia. Maybe if I was a big TF fan since I was a little child, I would have hated them.

[samxsteal]

Of course you have some people trying to convince people to like the changes, and the flip-side is that you have certain people who refuse to accept anything and convince people that things are going to fail.

One point I would like to point out is that if this movie is a colossal fail, as so many wish, that means there will be virtually no chance for a live-action Ninja Turtle movie again anytime soon.

Also, the truth is that, whether you want to admit it or not, a lot of this hatred is derived from nostalgia. I'm a huge fan, have been since I discovered Ninja Turtles at age 5 (I'm 31 now by the way). When I got older I hunted down the comics, watched every iteration (own every iteration on DVD, including Next Mutation), I customize figures...and when everything first came out about this movie, I was ready to hate it. Why? Because it was different from what I was used to. When attempting to view things from a non-biased perspective, I realized that I was looking at things from a long-term fan, and therefore nostalgic. It was then that I realized things can't stay the same, and I appreciate a new take, because change is necessary. Basically what it boils down to is that if I prefer the old, I still have the old, and frankly wish success on the new, because success solidifies a brand, and as long as the Turtles still maintain who they are at the core, I'm more than willing to wish the best.This this this this this So much this. I totally agree
I agree with you.

I don't know how the Transformers movie are seen by the TF community, but I think they're good. But that's because I am not a TF fan, and watched that movie with no prejudice or nostalgia. Maybe if I was a big TF fan since I was a little child, I would have hated them.
Same response we're getting with the turtles only transformers lol

But it didn't matter

[TigerClaw]

I agree with you.

I don't know how the Transformers movie are seen by the TF community, but I think they're good. But that's because I am not a TF fan, and watched that movie with no prejudice or nostalgia. Maybe if I was a big TF fan since I was a little child, I would have hated them.
The TF community is pretty much split, those that like the G1 style of the Transformers, and those that like the new. These things always have its detractors, People are just so protective of what they remembered of the 80s, They just need to grow up.

[samxsteal]

The TF community is pretty much split, those that like the G1 style of the Transformers, and those that like the new. These things always have its detractors, People are just so protective of what they remembered of the 80s, They just need to grow up.

agreed lol

[graphic_content]

The TF community is pretty much split, those that like the G1 style of the Transformers, and those that like the new. These things always have its detractors, People are just so protective of what they remembered of the 80s, They just need to grow up.

yes to this. I had my fair share of issues with the Nick show, and once I grew accustomed to the changes, I actually really enjoy it. It doesnt detract or add to my love of the original toon, its its own thing, all while serving up some turtley-goodness.

[Candy Kappa]

The TF community is pretty much split, those that like the G1 style of the Transformers, and those that like the new. These things always have its detractors, People are just so protective of what they remembered of the 80s, They just need to grow up.

Well, there is more TF then just G1 and Bayformers.

Personally, the live-action movies is the only version I've seen from the TF franchise that is udder crap. Granted I've not seen/heard Kisu Pure, but I'm sure it got more entertainment value then watching Bumblebee taking a piss on a guy, or Sam's parents wacky antics...

[TigerClaw]

Well, there is more TF then just G1 and Bayformers.

Personally, the live-action movies is the only version I've seen from the TF franchise that is udder crap. Granted I've not seen/heard Kisu Pure, but I'm sure it got more entertainment value then watching Bumblebee taking a piss on a guy, or Sam's parents wacky antics...
I have seen all versions of the TF and I never complained about it, The designs were change to reflect the time.

[Sighphi]

I have seen all versions of the TF and I never complained about it, The designs were change to reflect the time.

I dont think there will ever be a time that katamari damacy-pieces-stuck-together transformers will ever reflect.

[Warhorse]

Of course you have some people trying to convince people to like the changes, and the flip-side is that you have certain people who refuse to accept anything and convince people that things are going to fail.

One point I would like to point out is that if this movie is a colossal fail, as so many wish, that means there will be virtually no chance for a live-action Ninja Turtle movie again anytime soon.

Also, the truth is that, whether you want to admit it or not, a lot of this hatred is derived from nostalgia. I'm a huge fan, have been since I discovered Ninja Turtles at age 5 (I'm 31 now by the way). When I got older I hunted down the comics, watched every iteration (own every iteration on DVD, including Next Mutation), I customize figures...and when everything first came out about this movie, I was ready to hate it. Why? Because it was different from what I was used to. When attempting to view things from a non-biased perspective, I realized that I was looking at things from a long-term fan, and therefore nostalgic. It was then that I realized things can't stay the same, and I appreciate a new take, because change is necessary. Basically what it boils down to is that if I prefer the old, I still have the old, and frankly wish success on the new, because success solidifies a brand, and as long as the Turtles still maintain who they are at the core, I'm more than willing to wish the best.

If you knew me, then you'd know how wrong your post is about me. You can even ask Samxsteal, I was one of the more open minded people in this place. I didn't care about the Shredder origins getting mixed up, I didn't mind Megan Fox being April, I actually loved the idea of the Turtles being bigger than normal humans, I actually am a Michael Bay fan and I love his Transformers movies, and just about all of his other movies he's directed. I just don't like the faces, especially on Mikey, and in the end, why do you all care if some of us just don't like certain things with the movie, it's being made regardless if we like it or not. It's like some of you are preaching to us, begging for some sort of endorsement or something for the movie, when you really shouldn't give a crap what we think. We mean nothing to this movie in the long run, so really, why the worry????????

And believe it or not, I'm still having conversations in this place about the stuff I do like, so, so much for your "nostalgia" theory with me. Hell, I'd rather have a very dark TMNT movie that is rated a hard R with violence and gore and swearing. Please, tell me how nostalgia is that????

[SwiftNinjaFox]

Also, the truth is that, whether you want to admit it or not, a lot of this hatred is derived from nostalgia.

I'd disagree it's purely nostalgia. It's just simply disliking the look. More and more I've seen people commenting that the new looks wouldn't be that bad if there were small changes, but overall they just don't care for what we're getting. It's not "keep it exactly as it's always been" particularly since it's changed in each iteration, but there's still a distinguishable look that has largely departed.

The only people I know in person HATE the new looks, turtle fans or otherwise. They think they look creepy and too human.


I don't know how the Transformers movie are seen by the TF community, but I think they're good. But that's because I am not a TF fan, and watched that movie with no prejudice or nostalgia. Maybe if I was a big TF fan since I was a little child, I would have hated them.

Perfect example. I loathe Transformers 1 and 2. LOATHE....with an intense fire of hatred. I grew up with the Transformers, but Bumblebee as a camaro? Alright, that's cool. (I think it was a cheap shot to toss the bug scene in there, though). Optimus with flames? Not so much. I prefer the original not because "gargh, no like change" but because the new one was too noisy. Yet still, I can ignore that.

I loathe the films because they're not good. Crude humor, racially offensive humor, sexual humor, ridiculous anatomy humor. The first half of the first movie was acceptable and then it goes downhill with "Your girlfriend's a criminal....criminals are HOT!" The second movie was cringe worthy through most of it. Finally the third they decide "maybe people want to see Transformers fight Transformers like...y'know, the whole series is about." (FINALLY!)

I have seen all versions of the TF and I never complained about it, The designs were change to reflect the time.

I disagree. They were changed to show off CG being complicated and looking like all kinds of moving parts were there. And it comes off overly complicated.

You wind up with a mess of movement and motion with no indicator of what the F is going on. There's some blue/red in there, okay, Optimus. There's some yellow, good that's Bee. Then there's every other robot that's just dull gray or greenish with nothing to indicate WTF you're looking at.

Updating the designs to change with the times is perfectly shown with War for and Fall of Cybertron. Much more complicated with the robotics designs, yet still maintained the general silhouette of the characters. Bumblebee still has horns!



That's largely why I don't like the turtles "costumes" for this film. Overly complicated for no reason other than "just to be different." But, much like Transformers, I can ignore that. I can probably get over the creepy faces that I feel could be easily improved. But it's small change after small change after small change that adds up. The camel's back only carries so much, so I'll just have to see if it's too much in August.