What would kind of TMNT show would you like to see after this one ends?

[neatoman]

Assuming this cartoon isn't getting renewed for sixth season, it should end after summer next year. Regardless of wheter or not that happens, the show still isn't going to go on forever.

So what kind of show would you like to see replace it?

[shredder orokusaki]

A more darker show like the 2003 one. Possibly a show based on IDW comics.

[Chabrendeki]

A live-action show based on the original comics in the manner of the Netflix-Marvel-series...

[Powder]

I dunno, mane. I want Mirage & IDW adaptions as direct-to-DVD animated features, but those aren't whole shows. Would love to see an actual anime treatment, produced in Japan. Slice of life with action episodes mixed in.

A live-action show based on the original comics in the manner of the Netflix-Marvel-series...

I think that'd be way easier to F up than make decent.

[Chabrendeki]

I think that'd be way easier to F up than make decent.

Yes, you're right, but I would like have a decent one... Dream big! :D

I think I would be satisfied already with a show, where the Turtles actually use their weapons... I always roll my eyes, if I see this fist punches with a katana/sai/whatever in the hand...

When they don't want to hurt somebody, then they should keep the weapons in the drawer...

[thundermaster612]

I seriously hope they renew it, at least bring it to 11 seasons to beat the 1987 series' record
anyways I agree with the other people, an IDW based one. But only after the IDW series ends.

[cookie jar]

I hope the IDW comics are adapted to a cartoon someday.

[Sabacooza]

I definitely wouldn't mind seeing the IDW TMNT comics made into an animated series with a style similar to Santolouco. I also wouldn't mind seeing a live action series as long as the costumes and production value was top notch.

[TMNTInsighter]

A more darker show like the 2003 one. Possibly a show based on IDW comics.

What? "The Invasion" and "Annihilation Earth" (among others) don't fit the mold?

Myself, I'd actually like to see a Mutanimals spin-off--I like them--with Mutagen Man, Karai, and Old Hob (formerly known as Tiger Claw) added to the team.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

An IDW-based show with less humor and goofiness, with a focus on serialized storytelling and tangible character development.

And hell, while I'm wishing on a star, I'll take a pony, too.

[Ninturtle]

An IDW-based show with less humor and goofiness, with a focus on serialized storytelling and tangible character development.

And hell, while I'm wishing on a star, I'll take a pony, too.

Basically this minus the humor less humor part, I feel a show that can be super funny yet really good plot and character wise would be ideal. I'd also like some occasional filler and some side stories that develop characters too.

[Chabrendeki]

And hell, while I'm wishing on a star, I'll take a pony, too.

Apropos: I wish an R-rated, black&white TMNT-live-action-arthouse-movie based on Zulli's "Soul's Winter" arc directed in the style of Terrence Malick (let's just hire A.J. Edwards as director) with a focus on nature, spirituality and environmental thoughts...

[IndigoErth]

Would so like to see a series with 20s+ Turtles. Whether something new or a spin-off/update of what we currently have but they've been aged up and are more advanced in their skills and maturity. Splinter looks aged, we see Nick April and Casey as adults. Could be fun to see done after the current series wraps up, and aim it at an older audience. (To keep the young audience content, continue producing Half Shell specials now and then.)


Alternately... Due to decent fan art of the 2014 guys that is more flattering to their designs, if said art was inspiration for the art style I wouldn't be against a series of young adult Turtles based on them since they already come across as seeming older. And paired with better writing of course, aimed at teens and adults. Though I'm not sure I could see them being a Nick show, maybe put them on another Viacom channel.

[Splinter the boss]

As said above, an anime series with the turtles in their 20's would be fun. I can feel it already.

[neatoman]

I seriously hope they renew it, at least bring it to 11 seasons to beat the 1987 series' record
anyways I agree with the other people, an IDW based one. But only after the IDW series ends.

Uh, you don't want an animated show to have eleven seasons, most of the turn sour by being that long.
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/2014/article/watch-the-simpsons-invade-family-guy-20140929/170016/medium_rect/1412002697/720x405-fGuy_SimpsonsGuy_cover_MmmDonuts_R6_hires2.jpg

[Kingoji]

Uh, you don't want an animated show to have eleven seasons, most of the turn sour by being that long.

The DCU that began with Batman and ended with JLU being the honourable exception, of course.

[Technogeek29]

Not sure IDW sounds awesome but not entirely based off of them kinda like 2k3 build off of it.

[OrangeNinja1987]

I would like a version that's a bit darker and embraces more of the adult elements, but still is okay for older kids. Since more and more adults are buying collectibles for TV shows and stuff, I think TMNT could still run on toy sales even if it's more dark. I'd want to see a live-action version with suits enhanced with a little CGI. I don't have Netflix but I think that's where it would thrive.
Maybe it could have a similar tone to IDW - fun but with a lot of interesting themes to explore.

[snake]

IDW big budget adaptation. Release the arcs as direct to dvd movies and do the minis as well

[marcelangelo]

I know I am a minority in this, but I wouldn 't want an idw based anything.
That comic line is so hollow to me, I can never unterstand how people really like it so much.
Good for them at least...but I would enjoy a Black and White Animated series based on mirage with real handdrawn animation and beautyful handcrafted look and feel...as unlikely as That is going to be happening however...

[snake]

I know I am a minority in this, but I wouldn 't want an idw based anything.
That comic line is so hollow to me, I can never unterstand how people really like it so much.
Good for them at least...but I would enjoy a Black and White Animated series based on mirage with real handdrawn animation and beautyful handcrafted look and feel...as unlikely as That is going to be happening however...

IDW is more entertaining for me than Mirage or Archie.

[Cryomancer]

Well if we're just making unrealistic wishes then I'll say some kind of Tales of the TMNT show that picks up where unfinished story lines / concepts left off and attempts some kind of closure, conclusion, or continuation. Or something that just directly embraces the trans-dimensional multiverse that has been slowly building and just has different incarnations doing stuff together via the Battle Nexus or what have you.

[CyberCubed]

IDW TMNT in cartoon form is all I want.

[Ashwolf]

anime version that was darker

[sdp]

Well if it doesn't have to be realistic:
A show based on the original Playmates toyline. I mean the designs the packaging had, the origin stories the characters had in the book etc. I don't know about y'all but growing up I didn't play with my turtle toys like in the cartoon or archie comics but I'd follow the artwork and storylines the playmates toys implied.

[Powder]

I'd take that, but only if it strictly followed the old stuff. The new minds at Playmates don't work so good.

[Andrew NDB]

Assuming this cartoon isn't getting renewed for sixth season, it should end after summer next year. Regardless of wheter or not that happens, the show still isn't going to go on forever.

So what kind of show would you like to see replace it?

To even ponder that question in any kind of serious matter -- to me -- is infinitely more agonizing than just accepting that it will never, ever happen.

[CyberCubed]

Imagine Playmates Shredder walking around with no shirt and his chest/armor in every episode and a long purple cape with a blue helmet. Also we'd see brown/dark skinned Donatello.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

an animated series with a style similar to Santolouco.

Can we not? I'm the minority that doesn't like his art design for the turtles.

[CyberCubed]

This thread is premature for a couple of reasons:

1. The Nick show is not in danger of ending. It already has Season 5 confirmed, and we don't know what will happen after.

2. When the Nick cartoon does end, there's no way they're going to make another cartoon immediately after. They're most likely going to let the property rest for at least 5 years before deciding to do another show. If there's waning interest in TMNT from kids they're not going to bother until the next generation of kids come in, which would be about 5 years later. The only alternative is if Nick sells the property immediately after...but I find that unlikely.

[Sabacooza]

Can we not? I'm the minority that doesn't like his art design for the turtles.It doesn't matter what the minority think. If there's money and high viewership to be had over Santolouco's style, then they'll produce it but don't worry about it. It's likely not to happen anyway.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Dude, I just prefer the other artists that worked for the IDW series more. I don't mind his work for the other characters, just don't dig his designs for the turtles. Personal preference.

[Technogeek29]

Dude, I just prefer the other artists that worked for the IDW series more. I don't mind his work for the other characters, just don't dig his designs for the turtles. Personal preference.

Dan Ducan being my personal favorite when it comes to IDW.

[Ashwolf]

This thread is premature for a couple of reasons:

1. The Nick show is not in danger of ending. It already has Season 5 confirmed, and we don't know what will happen after.

2. When the Nick cartoon does end, there's no way they're going to make another cartoon immediately after. They're most likely going to let the property rest for at least 5 years before deciding to do another show. If there's waning interest in TMNT from kids they're not going to bother until the next generation of kids come in, which would be about 5 years later. The only alternative is if Nick sells the property immediately after...but I find that unlikely.

if nick is trying 2 pull wat i think they r, then there is a definite chance itll fail

[Chabrendeki]

Well if we're just making unrealistic wishes then I'll say some kind of Tales of the TMNT show that picks up where unfinished story lines / concepts left off and attempts some kind of closure, conclusion, or continuation. Or something that just directly embraces the trans-dimensional multiverse that has been slowly building and just has different incarnations doing stuff together via the Battle Nexus or what have you.

That would be fun, if we had different artistic takes for each story (just like in Tales), perhaps even different animation techniques: Cartoon, stop-motion clay-animation, CGI-animation, live action, whatever possible...

[neatoman]

This thread is premature for a couple of reasons:

1. The Nick show is not in danger of ending. It already has Season 5 confirmed, and we don't know what will happen after.

2. When the Nick cartoon does end, there's no way they're going to make another cartoon immediately after. They're most likely going to let the property rest for at least 5 years before deciding to do another show. If there's waning interest in TMNT from kids they're not going to bother until the next generation of kids come in, which would be about 5 years later. The only alternative is if Nick sells the property immediately after...but I find that unlikely.

Well yeah but the thing is that it's going to end eventually, it's just speculation. However, I have some other suspicions (which I hope aren't true). I have a nagging feeling this cartoon only got renewed for five seasons because of circumstance.

It was mentioned in an interview that Auman suspected Nieli's pitch was the one picked picked up because it was the one closest to the base idea rather than a reimagining, which makes me think Viacom might have thought of it as a placeholder to see if the franchise was still profitable. While it didn't debut until 2012, it pretty clear they begun production shortly after buying TMNT, implying they didn't spend much time thinking about what they wanted from the show other than making it as simple as possible. The idea (I think) was to make kids aware of TMNT so they would want to see the movies, which were probably intended to replace the placeholder brand the cartoon presented.

And let's remember here that the movie was originally going to be released in 2012, the same year as the cartoon, so I suspect there was definitly meant to be some marketing synergy there. But then the movie got delayed by two years and the placeholder had to be extended as well, otherwise the plan to keep TMNT popular with the kids wouldn't really work out. So if my theory that the current cartoon was only ever meant to be a placeholder, then it probably won't last beyond season five if Out of the Shadows is a commercial success (and it will most likely make money). Then they will, ugh, make a cartoon based on the Platinum Dunes TMNT...

And in case you don't believe me, this sort of crap has happened a lot in recent years. As soon as the movies overshadows the cartoon (and trust me, the 2014 movie has certainly overshadowed the Nick cartoon) the cartoon tends to get cancelled in favor of one that's more in line with the movie.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Well yeah but the thing is that it's going to end eventually, it's just speculation. However, I have some other suspicions (which I hope aren't true). I have a nagging feeling this cartoon only got renewed for five seasons because of circumstance.

It was mentioned in an interview that Auman suspected Nieli's pitch was the one picked picked up because it was the one closest to the base idea rather than a reimagining, which makes me think Viacom might have thought of it as a placeholder to see if the franchise was still profitable. While it didn't debut until 2012, it pretty clear they begun production shortly after buying TMNT, implying they didn't spend much time thinking about what they wanted from the show other than making it as simple as possible. The idea (I think) was to make kids aware of TMNT so they would want to see the movies, which were probably intended to replace the placeholder brand the cartoon presented.

And let's remember here that the movie was originally going to be released in 2012, the same year as the cartoon, so I suspect there was definitly meant to be some marketing synergy there. But then the movie got delayed by two years and the placeholder had to be extended as well, otherwise the plan to keep TMNT popular with the kids wouldn't really work out. So if my theory that the current cartoon was only ever meant to be a placeholder, then it probably won't last beyond season five if Out of the Shadows is a commercial success (and it will most likely make money). Then they will, ugh, make a cartoon based on the Platinum Dunes TMNT...

And in case you don't believe me, this sort of crap has happened a lot in recent years. As soon as the movies overshadows the cartoon (and trust me, the 2014 movie has certainly overshadowed the Nick cartoon) the cartoon tends to get cancelled in favor of one that's more in line with the movie.

I recently read in an instagram photo that Ciro commented on that they wanted the turtles to have "Ninja Eyes" (I'm guessing eyes without the pupils like in the comics) but the company wanted them to look all happy.

[ABrown]

I would like to see something lighter and cartoonier. Nick's current series takes itself too seriously. "Half Shell Heroes" is far closer to what I was hoping for from the current series.

[Ninturtle]

I would like to see something lighter and cartoonier. Nick's current series takes itself too seriously. "Half Shell Heroes" is far closer to what I was hoping for from the current series.

How does it take it's self too seriously? It has a lot of goofy jokes and very rarely gets dark. Do you just want a rehash of the 80s toon and want the franchise to just be thought of as a kidy property?

[Sabacooza]

There are far too many people that want it to be an exact copy of the Fred Wolf show. I can't understand the desire to focus on a version of TMNT so poorly done with horrible jokes, terrible bloated art style for the TMNT (They look like blow up dolls) and poorly done animation with loads of mistakes. TMNT deserves better, much better but as long as the little kiddies keep demanding Fred Wolf because that's the only thing shoved down their throats, we'll never get anything better.

[GoldMutant]

In the future, I would like to see a TMNT series to bring the franchise to it's roots. While dark, a series that is not necessarily dark in terms of violence or swearing, but subtle in themes. At the same time, give it an overarching story but like Spectacular Spider-Man anyone can access the series at any interval. Even if not familiar with a particular aspect going on, the stories of each episode connect to form a particular arc.

Also, use elements from every TMNT series. People are aware that Fred Wolf and Mirage Comics have the most popular aspects to take from in terms of characters. In addition to borrowing aspects like the Nick series does, why not take characters who have yet to make their debuts? Of course, in terms of toys and Archie, we've gotten Bellybomb, Wyrm, and Pizza Face while also getting new characters in the form of Bradford, Xever, Tiger Claw, and before mutating Steranko and Anton Zeck.

Ultimately, make a TMNT series complex or subtle while not only borrowing specific parts of the franchise, but making original. Balanced characters, fun action when necessary, some goofiness, and overall it's own story.

[neatoman]

I recently read in an instagram photo that Ciro commented on that they wanted the turtles to have "Ninja Eyes" (I'm guessing eyes without the pupils like in the comics) but the company wanted them to look all happy.

Well there you go. If the pitch was the closet to the base concept they probably saw it as the easiest to mold into what they wanted.

There are far too many people that want it to be an exact copy of the Fred Wolf show. I can't understand the desire to focus on a version of TMNT so poorly done with horrible jokes, terrible bloated art style for the TMNT (They look like blow up dolls) and poorly done animation with loads of mistakes. TMNT deserves better, much better but as long as the little kiddies keep demanding Fred Wolf because that's the only thing shoved down their throats, we'll never get anything better.

Well it's not really little children who want Fred Wolf material, it's nostalgic adults who don't really see the Fred Wolf cartoon for what is but rather what their memories of it are, children probably don't care much from where the ideas are taken from.

Nostalgia is a powerful factor but I don't think the Fred Wolf cartoon will always be the most iconic version. Sooner or later the production of new material will overshadow the Fred Wolf cartoon, not to mention the fact that the people nostalgic for the Fred Wolf cartoon will eventually get too old to be considered relevant to market to.

[CyberCubed]

There are far too many people that want it to be an exact copy of the Fred Wolf show. I can't understand the desire to focus on a version of TMNT so poorly done with horrible jokes, terrible bloated art style for the TMNT (They look like blow up dolls) and poorly done animation with loads of mistakes. TMNT deserves better, much better but as long as the little kiddies keep demanding Fred Wolf because that's the only thing shoved down their throats, we'll never get anything better.

How do they look like blow up dolls? Also the OT has better humor than any other incarnation, save maybe Season 1 of the Nick cartoon.

I'd much prefer the OT's sarcasm and drywall humor over Nick's "loud" in your face humor most of the time. Shame too because Season 1 of the Nick cartoon had the best humor but its declined after.

[neatoman]

How do they look like blow up dolls?

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/cartoonfatness/images/2/29/Turtles_inflated.png/revision/latest?cb=20141101154304

Also the OT has better humor than any other incarnation, save maybe Season 1 of the Nick cartoon. I'd much prefer the OT's sarcasm and drywall humor over Nick's "loud" in your face humor most of the time. Shame too because Season 1 of the Nick cartoon had the best humor but its declined after.

While I agree Nickelodeon's TMNT has a rather childish sense of humor, the type that typically turns adults off from watching something for children, the Fred Wolf cartoon's sense humor is just dull. It lacks any sort of wit, edge or energy.

[slingtheory]

Well yeah but the thing is that it's going to end eventually, it's just speculation. However, I have some other suspicions (which I hope aren't true). I have a nagging feeling this cartoon only got renewed for five seasons because of circumstance.

It was mentioned in an interview that Auman suspected Nieli's pitch was the one picked picked up because it was the one closest to the base idea rather than a reimagining, which makes me think Viacom might have thought of it as a placeholder to see if the franchise was still profitable. While it didn't debut until 2012, it pretty clear they begun production shortly after buying TMNT, implying they didn't spend much time thinking about what they wanted from the show other than making it as simple as possible. The idea (I think) was to make kids aware of TMNT so they would want to see the movies, which were probably intended to replace the placeholder brand the cartoon presented.

And let's remember here that the movie was originally going to be released in 2012, the same year as the cartoon, so I suspect there was definitly meant to be some marketing synergy there. But then the movie got delayed by two years and the placeholder had to be extended as well, otherwise the plan to keep TMNT popular with the kids wouldn't really work out. So if my theory that the current cartoon was only ever meant to be a placeholder, then it probably won't last beyond season five if Out of the Shadows is a commercial success (and it will most likely make money). Then they will, ugh, make a cartoon based on the Platinum Dunes TMNT...

And in case you don't believe me, this sort of crap has happened a lot in recent years. As soon as the movies overshadows the cartoon (and trust me, the 2014 movie has certainly overshadowed the Nick cartoon) the cartoon tends to get cancelled in favor of one that's more in line with the movie. im pretty cynical when it comes to how corporations handle thier properties so it's easy for me to say it does sound plausible. Corporate synergy being what it is and all I could see them using the cartoon just to increase awareness with kids. I wouldn't even be surprised to find out the show being as well received as it was just reinforced the decision they already knew they were going to make. That being said though Im not too worried about a bay turtles inspired series popping up to replace the current one. Now back in 2014 it was a real fear i had but now I honestly don't think the movie was popular enough to justify it.

[CyberCubed]

While I agree Nickelodeon's TMNT has a rather childish sense of humor, the type that typically turns adults off from watching something for children, the Fred Wolf cartoon's sense humor is just dull. It lacks any sort of wit, edge or energy.

Shredder/Krang's banter, and the Turtles sarcasm (not just Raph, Don and Mike had lines like that too), was pretty funny. Not to mention April's Channel 6 crew was almost like a sitcom.

[victory_angel]

I'm just going to post this quote from the review of the 2014 Ninja Turtles movie between Nostalgia Critic and the Angry Video Game Nerd. While this statement is done for the movie, it applies to any an all incarnations of the Ninja Turtles Franchise.

Nostalgia Critic: One of the biggest parts of our childhood was just giant commercial the whole time…?

Angry Video Game Nerd: Maybe that’s what it was meant to be…but not how it turned out.

Nostalgia Critic: Huh…?

Angry Video Game Nerd: Look at all the ideas that have lasted over the years, like Bat Man and Super Man. There are so many different versions…because the idea struck a chord with people.

Nostalgia Critic: You think Ninja Turtles will do the same?

Angry Video Game Nerd: It already is!

Nostalgia Critic: Actually…you’re right! There’s so many variations of it. It’s like Alice in Wonderland or Christmas Carol…everybody has their own interpretation of it.

Angry Video Game Nerd: Maybe that’s the best way to look at this movie. It’s stupid and kinda manipulative…but it’s not the final word in the franchise. It’s just another version. There will be tons of different varieties to come in the future. All with silly over the top moments, but that’s part of why we loved ‘em in the first place. Just say the title “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” It’ a goofy idea and always will be.

Nostalgia Critic: Some versions get more wrong then others, but that’s part of the fun too…comparing them. April can be a grown woman, or a fifteen year old girl, or …a fifteen year old girl. But they are always adding in something new while staying true into what was so crazy about the original. It’s not the untouched perfection that makes it last. It’s the constant changing interpretation of other artists.

(Nostalia Critic and Angry video game nerd watch as panels of the various incarnations of TMNT fly past)

Nostalgia Critic: So what do you think, Nerd? Still think the Michael Bay version is the worst one?

Angry Video Game Nerd: Probably not…but even if it was it’s all part of the experience of growing.

Nostalgia Critic: Yeah…Ninja Turtles has gone through a lot of changes. Some good…some bad…

Angry Video Game Nerd: And that’s what makes it last forever.

[CyberCubed]

The next show should adapt the IDW comics into a cartoon, period. Maybe even a straight 1:1 adaption (or as close as possible) rather than based on it. I want to see the IDW stories in animation.

[Jephael]

I'm kinda debating whether or not I even want to watch the next TV incarnation of TMNT. One reason for this is I've already gotten so many fond memories of watching these shows, movies and reading the comics that I'm kinda burnt out. Also I got some of my own original stories to work on, so I'd rather focus on that for the next 5 years or so. Finally, I just feel like the fandom is nowhere near as close knit as it used to be and I'm tired of holding out for hope that my friends from the old days will miraculously return.

[CyberCubed]

I'll watch TMNT cartoons until the end of time. If I'm 70 years old and there's a new TMNT show on the air at that time, I will be watching it.

I will be watching TMNT on my deathbed.

[Casey]

Apropos: I wish an R-rated, black&white TMNT-live-action-arthouse-movie based on Zulli's "Soul's Winter" arc directed in the style of Terrence Malick (let's just hire A.J. Edwards as director) with a focus on nature, spirituality and environmental thoughts...

I'm drooling.

[Powder]

I'd take that, haha.

[Chabrendeki]

If I win on lottery, I swear I will produce it. The bad thing: I don' play lottery. :tcry:

[Jephael]

I'll watch TMNT cartoons until the end of time. If I'm 70 years old and there's a new TMNT show on the air at that time, I will be watching it.

I will be watching TMNT on my deathbed.

I'm afraid to ask what you plan to do on your wedding night... that is if you ever get married.

[Metalwolf]

There are far too many people that want it to be an exact copy of the Fred Wolf show. I can't understand the desire to focus on a version of TMNT so poorly done with horrible jokes, terrible bloated art style for the TMNT (They look like blow up dolls) and poorly done animation with loads of mistakes. TMNT deserves better, much better but as long as the little kiddies keep demanding Fred Wolf because that's the only thing shoved down their throats, we'll never get anything better.Either that or the next show starts out strong, but eventually ends up being merely a vehicle for OT-related crossovers.

Even for this show we already got some people hoping for more OT crossovers after this one, as if they can't go too long without seeing something of it.


For my own idea of a show, I'd love for it to have more original storylines. Comics are nice but they are slowly being repeated to death. I'd love to see the Turtles go to an old beachhouse for a week instead of always going to the farm, or have Splinter go dark instead of it being necessarily one of the Turtles. Stuff like that, that's not afraid to be different. And no Turtleverse or crossovers. All that ends up being is a permission to keep bringing back the OT, and even as an OT fan that starts getting old.

[Shark_Blade]

OT adaptation but with a modern twist. :tlove: A mix of comedic and serious episodes.

[Sabacooza]

Either that or the next show starts out strong, but eventually ends up being merely a vehicle for OT-related crossovers.

Even for this show we already got some people hoping for more OT crossovers after this one, as if they can't go too long without seeing something of it.


For my own idea of a show, I'd love for it to have more original storylines. Comics are nice but they are slowly being repeated to death. I'd love to see the Turtles go to an old beachhouse for a week instead of always going to the farm, or have Splinter go dark instead of it being necessarily one of the Turtles. Stuff like that, that's not afraid to be different. And no Turtleverse or crossovers. All that ends up being is a permission to keep bringing back the OT, and even as an OT fan that starts getting old.Agreed. It would be nice to see
some all new stuff instead of retreading ground.

[CyberCubed]

Agreed. It would be nice to see
some all new stuff instead of retreading ground.

We get plenty of new material from Nick and IDW.

[Papenbrook]

We get plenty of new material from Nick and IDW.

However, the "new material" is often a different take on a(n) already existing storyline.

[TurtleGuy]

We did have something entirely different: the 2014 movie...

[Luckyday]

At this point, there is no reason to try to be "the purest dedicated version ever" anymore. It should take even more risks and deviate as much as possible. The Nick's series and IDW proves that without a doubt.

Yes, there is a strict base that is needed or maybe a understanding of what the original was but this is not a rule, just a outline at best.

For me, I just want to go the full scale of "WTF is happening" level of crazy. I want a Jhonen Vasquez's TMNT.

http://41.media.tumblr.com/b3baf38f1bd8481aa4a5f927aba0c04d/tumblr_na0bf3ilKN1qd6bcco1_500.png

...because of morbid curiosity.

[Powder]

AI want a Jhonen Vasquez's TMNT.


[Animated gif of Steve Carrell screaming "NO"]

Not only would that be LOLSORANDOM XD trash, but it's fan-base would completely ruin our already on-thin-ice community/reputation.