Live reporting from Walmart!

[snake]

I'm heading to a walmart thats showing the new episode. I'll post my thoughts here and keep everyone updated, in spoiler tags of course. I made a new thread becuase I didn't want to hinder the discussion in the official thread.

[Aaronardo]

Wha... where did you hear about this?!

[snake]

Wha... where did you hear about this?!

Check the official thread. Certain Walmarts are airing the first episode early. I forget the website name for it.

[Sabacooza]

It says "sneak preview". Doesn't sound like the full episode to me but I could be wrong.

[Ninjinister]

It says "sneak preview". Doesn't sound like the full episode to me but I could be wrong.

The language on their site makes it seem like it is

http://www.walmart.com/c/store/search/turtlepower

[Sabacooza]

Saw the sneak peek wording on the facebook page so who knows? I guess we'll find out after 2.

[Warhorse]

This is just so weird. Everyone gathering at a freaking grocery store to watch a freaking cartoon episode. What in the hell have we become????????:lol: Eh, I guess it's no less weird than when people would gather around the TV sets to watch a sport.

[Ninjinister]

This is just so weird. Everyone gathering at a freaking grocery store to watch a freaking cartoon episode. What in the hell have we become????????:lol: Eh, I guess it's no less weird than when people would gather around the TV sets to watch a sport.

I still have trouble thinking of Wal-Mart as a grocery store. Maybe part of it's because I hadn't set foot in one in like 10 years (to buy TMNT 2003 figures oddly) and when I finally did again last year I was like "wait... they sell groceries?"

But yeah it does seem like an incredibly odd place to première an episode. Especially since, if there's a bunch of kids there, nobody's likely to be able to hear anything regardless.

[Sabacooza]

Not a bad strategy. Kids can bug their parents to buy the toys after seeing the premiere. Just adds to more toy sales.

[Storm Eagle]

I went to Wal-Mart earlier this week and heard the promo about it on the TVs they had on display. There's no way I'm going to Wal-Mart just to watch an episode though, even if it is an opportunity to see it before it airs on TV.

[Ninjinister]

Not a bad strategy. Kids can bug their parents to buy the toys after seeing the premiere. Just adds to more toy sales.

...a valid point, actually.

[sluggedup226]

They only shown the first 10 mins of the episode

[snake]

SPOILERS AHEAD
It was a short preview. It opens up with April explaining the state of the team and then Leo wakes up. His voice is changed becuase Shredder crushed it throat. Donnie feeds him mutagen medicne and he goes out to train and then pukes up the medicne. It sinks into the ground and two glowing eyes appear.


Leo's vomit created the Creep.

[Ninjinister]

Why would Don make mutagen meds in the first place?

[Vicky82]

SPOILERS AHEAD
It was a short preview. It opens up with April explaining the state of the team and then Leo wakes up. His voice is changed becuase Shredder crushed it throat. Donnie feeds him mutagen medicne and he goes out to train and then pukes up the medicne. It sinks into the ground and two glowing eyes appear.


Leo's vomit created the Creep.

I want to see this episode now!!!!!

Mutagen Medicne????? hope they explaine this more.
April explaining the state of the team. Awesome
Leo' vomit created the creep!!!! yuck

[JTH]

SPOILERS AHEAD
It was a short preview. It opens up with April explaining the state of the team and then Leo wakes up. His voice is changed becuase Shredder crushed it throat. Donnie feeds him mutagen medicne and he goes out to train and then pukes up the medicne. It sinks into the ground and two glowing eyes appear.


Leo's vomit created the Creep.

I'll follow up on this with a more in depth spoiler.

As Snake said, the paid homage to the 1990 movie and April narrates the whole opening intro on their defeat and explains what everyone has done in the time leading up. She has a journal with her that she draws in, it appears Ciro still wanted her to have that talent for art. ;)

Leo is unmasked the whole time, it's our first look at unmasked Leo.

Donnie's lab as most expected is one of the side barns.

Mikey according to April's narrative still goofs off but does a lot of the chores...but mostly goofs off (But he gives a line from Splinter during their troubling times and appears to have matured even more since the finale.

Raph stays by Leo's side the whole time he rests in the upstairs tub.

Donnie and Casey still appear to be at each other as they get a little rough with each other during a training session, but act buddy buddy when April confronts them.

We did see the new anime show based from 1981, and it is...Conguar the Barbarian (Based off Thundar the Barbarian)

Raph is very upset about Leo's condition and that Splinter is gone and that they have to live where they are, to no one's surprise. But Leo does awaken in the opening act snapping him out of it for the time being. And from what is said, Leo has been out for 3 MONTHS.

They do in fact explain Leo's voice change as Donnie states that Leo's throat is badly damaged as are his lungs. Leo's voice starts out very raspy and Donnie gives him the mutagen diluted medicine to build back up Leo's immune system.

Raph makes Leo go on a hike with him to help get Leo back on his feet, but Leo is very down and believes he'll never get better. Raph gets upset and says "That's not the Leo I know! Now come on!"

Leo then gets sick as he appears to have overdosed on the mutagen medicine Donnie gave him based on his increased depression and belief that he'll never recover makes him keep drinking the medicine until he suddenly becomes nauseous. Throws up on the ground, Raph takes Leo back to the farm, and the mutagen in the medicine created The Creep after they leave, but that's where the clip ends.

[Mellie]

Wow, I never expected The Creep was.. that. It sounds so good! So pumped to see it now.

Thank you for the reports!

[Xiewin]

Now I'm getting kind of desperate.
I can't wait for this episode!!

[Leofan26]

WTF? I know Donnie's heart was in the right place but sounds messed up. Poor Leo, didn't expect Leo to get that much damage from Shredder's attack, in the 2003 series I don't think his voice was messed up like that. I like that Raph is the one trying to snap Leo out of his depression, I feel like crying hearing him in that state :(

Don't like the fact that it's Leo's vomit that causes the mess, so gross :x

What's with adding tension between Donnie and Casey? He should be thinking more about Leo's condition than jealousy :(

UGH! I miss 2003 Donnie, he'd be more concerned about Leo than this April x Casey mess.

Oh well, sounds pretty cool. Wonder how Leo will snap out of it? Hey'll probaly go into beast mode next :D

[Megchan]

Glad to hear that they actual address Leo's voice changing.

[Vicky82]

Found some pics on Tumblr

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https://31.media.tumblr.com/ec693901bc4a0671c959db670792ba3d/tumblr_nckoj4JjSj1rri4jao1_250.png

https://33.media.tumblr.com/1fe6d37ea00f8de4d8e5d9527f813bad/tumblr_nckoj4JjSj1rri4jao2_250.png

[Luckyday]

Glad to hear that they actual address Leo's voice changing.

It seems like they pull a doctor who. I guess they thought the voice would be too noticeable for the kids.

[Zulithe]

Wow they worked Leo's voice change into the plot! I love that so much. Great choice on their end... As long as Seth doesn't leave and they are forced to change it again, haha.

[Warhorse]

OK, trying to avoid spoilers. Got back from wallyworld. Uh, I saw like a matter of seconds of the show, and there was only one teenage girl there. Sad thing, they had the thing on mute, so she asked if the guy could turn it up, and he just said there was nothing he could do, so she just shrugged her shoulders and left. I saw just a bit, right before the opening credits. But like I said, I really don't want to be spoiled, in a grocery store of all places. So, got my PC cleaning equipment and got the hell out.

[JTH]

WTF? I know Donnie's heart was in the right place but sounds messed up. Poor Leo, didn't expect Leo to get that much damage from Shredder's attack, in the 2003 series I don't think his voice was messed up like that. I like that Raph is the one trying to snap Leo out of his depression, I feel like crying hearing him in that state :(

Don't like the fact that it's Leo's vomit that causes the mess, so gross :x

What's with adding tension between Donnie and Casey? He should be thinking more about Leo's condition than jealousy :(

UGH! I miss 2003 Donnie, he'd be more concerned about Leo than this April x Casey mess.

Oh well, sounds pretty cool. Wonder how Leo will snap out of it? Hey'll probaly go into beast mode next :D

From how they explain it, because Leo's lungs and throat are as Donnie put it, "Badly damaged", so in theory as they appeared to put it, the small traces of mutagen in the medicine will help heal his throat and respiratory system.

As far as tension between Donnie and Casey, Donnie's tension is clearly because of Leo's condition and as of the clip actually had very little to do with April for the time being. Even the first bit when they put Leo in the tub to allow him to heal, Donnie had a pitiful look on his face and actually got up and left the rest of them, basically meaning he can't stand to see Leo in that state for he still feels he caused it. It looks as if Casey is just an easy way for Don to vent that pain. For example, April's narration of Donnie while in his "lab", they did it just like in the 1990 movie where Casey and Donnie were working, Casey on an old truck while and Donnie working on Leo's medicine. When Donnie messed up making the medicine, Casey busted out laughing at him making Donnie upset. But Casey then turned right around and had the truck he was working on fall on top him, which Donnie then returned the favor busted out laughing at him. So by the looks of things, it had very to do with April persay, however April confronted them during their sparring believing it was about her.

Your last bit...don't know yet. :D

[Leofan26]

From how they explain it, because Leo's lungs and throat are as Donnie put it, "Badly damaged", the small traces of mutagen in the medicine will help heal his throat and respiratory system.

As far as tension between Donnie and Casey, Donnie's tension is clearly because of Leo's condition and as of the clip actually had very little to do with April. Even the first bit when they put Leo in the tub to allow him to heal, Donnie had a pitiful look on his face and actually got up and left the rest of them, basically meaning he can't stand to see Leo in that state for he still feels he caused it. It looks as if Casey is just an easy way to vent that pain. April's narration of Donnie while in his "lab", they did it just like in the 1990 movie where Casey and Donnie were working, Casey on an old truck while and Donnie working on Leo's medicine. When Donnie messed up making the medicine, Casey busted out laughing at him making Donnie upset. But Casey then turned right around and had the truck he was working on fall on top him, which Donnie then returned the favor busted out laughing at him. So by the looks of things, it had very to do with April persay, however April confronted them during their sparring believing it was about her.

Your last bit...don't know yet. :D

Good to know, I don't want any of it to due with the love triangle. Love the idea of it being over Leo's situation :D

[Rukitron]

at least Leo didn't end up like Bumblebee in Prime/movies :V

I don't mind this explanation. But wow the Creep truly is creepy...

[JTH]

^^^
They actually made a slight joke out of it, while Donnie was checking on Leo's breathing with the gang around him, saying that "...his voice may stay like this...but it's too soon to tell."

I admit I snickered at that line.

[snake]

Aprils relavtives seemed to be absent.

[Warhorse]

Aprils relavtives seemed to be absent.

So is Casey's. What's your point?

[Ninjinister]

So is Casey's. What's your point?

It's not... Casey's family's property in this incarnation?

[Warhorse]

It's not... Casey's family's property in this incarnation?

We haven't seen any of April's relatives except for her father, and nothing of Casey's, so why would we expect to see relatives now?

[Electric]

Aprils relavtives seemed to be absent.

April explained in the invasion it was her old family home, and that no one was around for miles. It's not a relatives home, it's empty

[snake]

So is Casey's. What's your point?

I just pointed it out. No need to get pissy.

[Ninjinister]

We haven't seen any of April's relatives except for her father, and nothing of Casey's, so why would we expect to see relatives now?

I'm not sure I follow.

[Warhorse]

April explained in the invasion it was her old family home, and that no one was around for miles. It's not a relatives home, it's empty

Oh, so that's what he meant. OK, now I know why I was confused. The second she said her place was an old family home, I took it right away that it was just a vacation spot and that it would be vacant to begin with.

[Vicky82]

Video posted, quality isn't very good

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[Luckyday]

Video posted, quality isn't very good

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godbless you, vicky.:D

[Vicky82]

I didn't watch it before I posted it here but damn I got more feels, i'm in tears again from watching that.

[travelingcat]

So sweet of Raph keeping an eye on Leo and helping him get back up to shape. :tsmile:

[Luckyday]

Is it just me or does seth's interpretation sounds soft spoken?

[Mukouno]

Okay, I didn't really understand anything, but that didn't stop me from tearing up! :cry:
Just seeing Mikey, Donnie and especially Raph so sad and worried... It's really heartbreaking.
I don't know what to feel... sad because of poor Leo, Donnie just walking away because he can't take it, being moved by Raph's care and watching over Leo, squeeing for Mikey's hug... :tcry:

Great, now I can't wait. :lol:

[TurtleTitan97]

That was an awesome preview, just wish I quality was better.

Now I really wish to see the season 3 premiere!

[Ashwolf]

any1 else get the feeling that itll be leo who gets a secondary mutation since traces of mutagen are in that medicine? even though he vomited it up, its bound to still be in his system

[Vicky82]

any1 else get the feeling that itll be leo who gets a secondary mutation since traces of mutagen are in that medicine? even though he vomited it up, its bound to still be in his system

I doubt it because Donnie wouldn't have given it to him but if Leo is over using it, he may get addicted to it.

[Bitsy83]

Is it just me or does seth's interpretation sounds soft spoken?

Well, he IS still recovering after being beaten to a pulp that put him in a three-month coma. If you don't talk for that long, you're larynx/voice box is probably really out of shape.

[Bry]

Is it just me or does seth's interpretation sounds soft spoken?

Is he using his "Oz voice" then? Because I'd be pretty cool with that.

[ssjup81]

I doubt it because Donnie wouldn't have given it to him but if Leo is over using it, he may get addicted to it.Hm, this would be interesting to see. Also very dark...having a serious dependency mixed with depression. Can they get away with that in a kid's cartoon?

That aside I think I will definitely enjoy this. I like the homages to the 1990 film AND that it's been 3 months.

I like the fact that there's tension between Donnie and Casey, but more so due to the fact that Donnie needs to vent and how it has nothing to do with April, and ditto for Casey. I really couldn't see the writers going that route and glad they didn't. Seems after Leo is ok that it could creep back in.

I love the fact they did keep Raph by Leo's side. I figure they'd use either him or Donnie, but find it interesting that Donnie couldn't bear to stay by his side.

Glad they addressed the voice change. I joked earlier how I hope they'd mention it jokingly or in someway.

The Creep's creation IS creepy.

[Powder]

I skipped out on this because I got barely any sleep. Glad I did, given it was such a short preview & many reported their Wal-marts wouldn't even turn the sound on! Still kinda cool folks could have some early access, but they hyped it as if they were showing the full episode for an audience, rather than just tossing a clip onto their electronics department model TV sets. Sorta wack, but I understand it.

[Konchadunga]

Someone please explain to me how they already know this vomit monster's name--and also how so far there's no griping over something that stupid.

[Megchan]

Someone please explain to me how they already know this vomit monster's name--and also how so far there's no griping over something that stupid.

Concept art was shown of it at SDCC'14.

Here's the concept art (http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:TheCreep.jpg)

[victory_angel]

Concept art was shown of it at SDCC'14.

Here's the concept art (http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/File:TheCreep.jpg)

Concept Art was shown earlier then that, I saw it at the Ninja Turtles exhibit at the SF Cartoon Art Museum in June when they had the book launch for TMNT: The Ultimate Visual history

[JTH]

Someone else has posted it in much better quality, and you can hear everything that's being said.

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[Jester]

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[MrTMNT2012]

This Season can not get any better! Holy crap, I think I'm more stoked for this than the final season of Korra! :)

[Zulithe]

... that footage was perfect. So impressed... the show feels like it has grown so much since season 1 that we can have these sorts of great character moments. And the callbacks to the comics and 1990 movie are really touching all of my geek receptors. Really pleased with what they showed.

[Shark_Blade]

It's like they understand us.

*happy tears* :cry::D lol

Look forward to the full ep.

[MrTMNT2012]

This is like the opposite of the 2K3 Series.

That Show started out amazing but then just gave up and relied on selling toys, whereas the 2012 Show started great even with the intent of selling toys, kind of lost it's way in Season 2 for relying too much on selling toys and not actual character development, and then completely redeeming itself with the end of Season 2 and now this Season! :)

[Ninjinister]

Someone please explain to me how they already know this vomit monster's name--and also how so far there's no griping over something that stupid.

Because stupid and awesome are not synonyms.

[BubblyShell22]

Whoa. This sounds like it'll be awesome. The movie references sound great, and I'm glad that some time has passed instead of having Leo magically healed. Kind of weird he essentially creates The Creep, but it makes sense. Can't wait for the ep to premiere.

[JTH]

I say it definitely helps that the writing team hasn't been scrambled up again unlike from Season 1 to 2, everyone that did Season 2 is pretty much back for Season 3.

Everyone has their feet wet for the series and now they're ready to roll.

[The Turtle Terminator]

Saturday cannot come sooner

[snake]

Saturday cannot come sooner

Don't you mean Friday?

[Vicky82]

Don't you mean Friday?

Different timezones, Saturday for us if it isn't up online before friday.

[Ninjawolf]

Poor Mikey XD (that was Mikey right?) Getting chased by evil chickens XD (Legend of Zelda reference?) So is this really coming out this Friday? (October 3rd?) Because holy ****! TMNT AND Korra? HYPED!!! plus SSB comes out then also..

[BubblyShell22]

Yep, it's premiering on Friday.

[ssjup81]

Yep, it's premiering on Friday.Saturday morning for me. Hopefully I'll be home by then.

[Ninjawolf]

Yep, it's premiering on Friday.

Really? Holy ****! Nick really isn't pulling punches are they? Korra and TMNT on the same day? Wow, October 3rdwill be insane! But so sad this will be Korra's last Season and Bryke is taking a break from Avatar :-(

Those two are the ONLY good shows on Nick.

[Rukitron]

Would have been nice if they just aired the entire ep or made the event a little longer.

[Luckyday]

Really? Holy ****! Nick really isn't pulling punches are they? Korra and TMNT on the same day? Wow, October 3rdwill be insane! But so sad this will be Korra's last Season and Bryke is taking a break from Avatar :-(

Those two are the ONLY good shows on Nick.

I heard that Mike and Brian might be working a new show so I excited to see what they'll come up with.

[Ninjawolf]

I heard that Mike and Brian might be working a new show so I excited to see what they'll come up with.

Really? Sweet! Going to be hard living up to A:TLA/LoK though

[Luckyday]

I just hope that they try something different with a different feel in tone but has the same anime look as avatar.

[Ninjawolf]

I just hope that they try something different with a different feel in tone but has the same anime look as avatar.

Well despite being in the verse Korra has a VERY different feel than A:TLA the villains (Especially Amon and Zaheer good god those two *shudder*) made AZULA look like an ameture honestly plus WAY darker

Speaking of which poor Leo and Korra both got the short end of the stick in the finales

[snake]

Would have been nice if they just aired the entire ep or made the event a little longer.

The website was misleading. Whatever, It was still cool to see the preview.

[evan2000]

Someone else has posted it in much better quality, and you can hear everything that's being said.

nVuibUA_vpo

Thanks for sharing!

[BubblyShell22]

Really? Holy ****! Nick really isn't pulling punches are they? Korra and TMNT on the same day? Wow, October 3rdwill be insane! But so sad this will be Korra's last Season and Bryke is taking a break from Avatar :-(

Those two are the ONLY good shows on Nick.

Yeah, but Korra will be online only, so I won't be watching it. Can't wait for TMNT though.

[Metalhead 2.0]

So is Leo still lead? I would think that with his injuries and depression one of the others would take over that role for the time being. I know in the finale Donnie was heading the team in Leo's absence, but I'm hoping Raph assumes leadership in homage to the comics.

Also it's been 3 months, what is Splinter doing? Do you think Karai is caring for him after her rescue? Was he able to reunite with Leatherhead? Are the 3 of them stuck in the city together?

And how are Bebop & Rocksteady going to play into all this? I want them to be badasses this time and not just comedic relief.

*sigh* so many questions...

[Vicky82]

So is Leo still lead? I would think that with his injuries and depression one of the others would take over that role for the time being. I know in the finale Donnie was heading the team in Leo's absence, but I'm hoping Raph assumes leadership in homage to the comics.

Also it's been 3 months, what is Splinter doing? Do you think Karai is caring for him after her rescue? Was he able to reunite with Leatherhead? Are the 3 of them stuck in the city together?

And how are Bebop & Rocksteady going to play into all this? I want them to be badasses this time and not just comedic relief.

*sigh* so many questions...

I expect we will see Splinter at the end of the episode.

[NinjaPug]

I expect we will see Splinter at the end of the episode.

Doubt it happens but I'd love if Ciro did his take on the Splinter/Rat King City at War storyline to start Season 3.

[BubblyShell22]

I"m sure someone will fill Leo's role until he's ready to take it back, and I'm sure Raph will do his best to encourage Leo to keep holding on and get back in shape so he can lead them again.

[Luckyday]

Doubt it happens but I'd love if Ciro did his take on the Splinter/Rat King City at War storyline to start Season 3.

It will be a little too dark to see Splinter eat a rat and among other....things.

[BubblyShell22]

Well, he may eat it offscreen where we don't see it, but one thing about this show is that it's not afraid to get dark.