Rise of the TMNT speculation thread

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Okay, I wasn't sure if this should get it's own thread or not, but since the other 'rise of TMNT' threads are bogged down in arguing, and speculation about a series is a separate topic, I thoguht I'd make this thread. :)

Okay, based on what we've gleaned from what little info we have on this series so far, I had a few thoughts;

-Baron Draxum; Okay, bug-like main antagonist, who has his own army, and fight's the turtles, with a name that is a noble title, followed by one word; does anyone else think this guy was a re-imaging old lord Dregg, but Playmates didn't want to sell a new figure with that name again so soon after his appearance in the 2012 series? Based on his description, I think this guy mixes mutagen as a mystical potion, and uses it to create the mutant of the week to fight the turtles. The oozesiqutoes are his delivery method, and he might even have his own army of mutants, possibly mutated insects.

-the underground city: this calls to mind the Atlantian city, with it's mutant inhabitants, in the 2003 series. My guess is it's an ancient mystical city full of mutants that was buried underground, and new york was built over it, or it's mutant population was crated by the ooze that drained into the sewers, then drained further into the caves and bedrock far below. We know Baron Draxum is from the underground city, but is he the ruler? Is he an exiled criminal who was banished for abusing the ooze? Is he tied to the turtle's origin? Also, I speculate that the underground city, if it';s inhabitants are friendly, is where the turtles will go to act normal and fit in around other mutants, and several mutant allies or enemies, as well.

-the foot clan; we know there will be the foot origami ninja. I believe here these ninja will be magical beings, created from folded paper, that shredder will bring to life via ninja magic. This will allow the turtles to chop them up without killing anyone, and there is a certain dynamic here (paper foot soldiers= a ninja named 'shredder') my guess is the origami ninja will appear in season one, but the shredder himself will be held off to be the season 2 antagonist.

Well, those are my thoughts, does anyone else have any speculation on what this show could be about/where it might be head. And remember, this is SPECULATION, so 'it's too early to tell anything is not an answer XD

[shredder orokusaki]

I will be the main antgonist in all seasons and not only after season 2. Also my main foot ninjas army will be humans. The magical beings from papersand robots will be very few.

[Papenbrook]

My speculations are:


There might be an episode involving a musical/ melodic mutant.
I think there might be an episode that involves a "Groundhog Day"-like concept.
The Turtles' might get stuck within various video games/ television programs (by the mutant of the week), and April and/or Splinter might have to bail them out.
There might be a cooking show episode.
There might be a clip-show episode.
Leonardo and Mayhem might switch brains for an episode.
The Turtles' will help various people pick up the trash.
Michelangelo might sing about making/cooking pizza, while (unknowingly) burning the oven.

There might be a ninja-training montage for an entire episode.
There might be an episode involving modern technology (3D printers, holograms, super computers) and the dangers that come from them.
I might expect lots of cliché stereotypes from certain characters.
There will be a Q&A episode.
There will be an episode that has detective work (a.k.a. solving a mystery).
One of Donatello's battle shells might become corrupted, and he might have it destroyed.
Mayhem will be missing for an episode. Resultantly, the Turtles' (and probably April) will be searching for him.

Those are my speculations.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

My speculations are:


There might be an episode involving a musical/ melodic mutant.
I think there might be an episode that involves a "Groundhog Day"-like concept.
The Turtles' might get stuck within various video games/ television programs (by the mutant of the week), and April and/or Splinter might have to bail them out.
There might be a cooking show episode.
There might be a clip-show episode.
Leonardo and Mayhem might switch brains for an episode.
The Turtles' will help various people pick up the trash.
Michelangelo might sing about making/cooking pizza, while (unknowingly) burning the oven.


Those are my speculations.

Many of these ideas sound common for series circa 30 years ago.

[Papenbrook]

When I viewed the Behind-the-scenes video (yet again), I pondered on this piece of concept artwork.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/e2da7824452b3364f9f0be785612b6b1/tumblr_p65sc70xqG1rj6kxdo5_1280.png

While I viewed the Behind-the-scenes video (yet again ...), I noticed something.

Apparently, Leonardo can use his sword to get to the underworld (a.k.a. "The Hidden City"). Interesting ...

I also pondered on this quote:
Leonardo “The Trickster”

A red-eared slider turtle, Leonardo is intelligent and quick-witted. He uses his sharp skills to beat opponents and find shortcuts around obstacles. And he always knows the perfect time to land one of his many one-liners!

Hmmm ... it looks like Leonardo will use his sword as a transport and as a shortcut.

I wonder if this is what they've (the creators) intended.

[Vicky82]

When I viewed the Behind-the-scenes video (yet again), I pondered on this piece of concept artwork.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/849411469a7857b7972c67b0bf1af46c/tumblr_p65vheYDmH1us3x68o1_540.png



I also pondered on this quote:


Hmmm ... it looks like Leonardo will use his sword as a transport and as a shortcut.

I wonder if this is what they've (the creators) intended.

It reminds me of that alien sword from the 80s episode, The Ninja Sword of Nowhere but this time it takes them somewhere.

[Papenbrook]

He-heh. I didn't know about that! Cool info, Vicky! :)

Regarding this still of Michelangelo:

https://78.media.tumblr.com/9e588134c2739d27fa9ae1fa0c69d64c/tumblr_p65uxwvQoM1wh80h7o1_540.png

Hmm. This makes me wonder if he'll add more tattoos to his plastron/ shell.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

good speculation, people! ^^

I personally like some of where this show is heading; having an underground city of mutants gives a common source point for many of the show's mutant allies/enimies, having the TMNT with mystical powers give this show a unique twist for it's turtles, and Baron Draxum as a mutant rights, magneto-type figure is something tmnt has not really explored much in the past. a lot of new things, taking the show in a new direction!

[MaximeLoonatic]

Here my thoughts:
-The characters and show will develop and grow into what fans are used to: Leo becoming the leader, Splinter having his ninja groove back, villians becoming a really big deal...
-Characters from the 80s show would appear: Pinky McFingers, Tempestra, Bugman, etc...
-There would be enjoyable episodes.
-Episode focused on Ralph's angry issues and being forced to give up the leadership, for the best of the team.

[CyberCubed]

The turtles in this incarnation started out as humans. Know it's been joked about, but think about it.

I don't know how this keeps coming up, they're pretty much stated to be different species of Turtle. If they were all humans they all wouldn't become different Turtles.

[IndigoErth]

If they were all humans they all wouldn't become different Turtles.
Sure they could. It would probably be done in some rather forced kind of way, but interacting with different turtle species (or being experimented on with the DNA of different ones) isn't an unreasonable speculation were it going in that direction...

I don't think this version is making them human (though lord knows it may well be done someday), but even still the different species thing still kind of has to be a bit forced in how those species would even end up together.

[Papenbrook]

I'm intrigued by your theory, Unworthy tinker! ;)

I've always wondered if a version that's similar to the one you described will ever come to fruition. Specifically, I've pondered about the prospect of giving the Turtles' a more ... complex and complicate origin.

Maybe, I'm interested in it's potential (a more in-depth overlook of the Turtles' backstory). Maybe, I'm just curious in it's effect/affect on the plot.

Either way, that's an interesting head-canon! :D

[Papenbrook]

I'm starting to doubt that Leo will take the role of leadership by the end of Season one.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I'm starting to doubt that Leo will take the role of leadership by the end of Season one.

I was always sure that he will never take over that position permanently. Maybe there will be an episode where Raph is heavily injured and Leo is the one to take over, but other than that I'm sure that Leader Raph is here to stay.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

I think Leo will become leader, they emphasized he is not ready to be leader YET at the toy presentation

[KillCrites]

I'm certain that the Turtles will at least get their classic weapons by the end of season one.

[CyberCubed]

They all pretty much have their classic weapons besides Raph who has tonfa instead of sai's. Mikey will probably switch off between nunchuck and his weapon like he did in the 2012 series.

[Coola Yagami]

Hopefully Raph stays the leader for the entire series, only hinting that Leo will take over in the last episode whenever the series comes to an end.

Hopefully the Origami ninja are just that and in no way related to Shredder and the Foot.

Hopefully whenever Bebop and Rocksteady appear in season 3 or whatever (cause they most likely will) they're both white, both black or Asian or whatever. Just to piss Cubed off.

Hell, bring in Sachs as Baron's financial backer. Go full circle. Make this the Anti-Cubed TMNT show. Watch him complain and flame it up for a few months, and the later say it's the most perfect show ever and something is wrong with you if you don't agree. Then wait til like... 2023 or so where he announces ever year he marathons this entire series once a year, Sachs and all.

But seriously though, let's hope they go the routes of the 80's cartoon in the sense that it's all new stories and all new settings. We really don't need the Return to New York story re-told for the 4th time.

[CyberCubed]

Hopefully the Origami ninja are just that and in no way related to Shredder and the Foot.

They're already confirmed to be Foot Soldiers. The Foot Ninja create them.

[sdp]

The less of a traditional TMNT show this brings the better, with the exception of Raph being leader.

[Papenbrook]

I wonder if Leonardo will "twerk it" PD!TMNT style.

That ... would be an interesting homage.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

I predict....

that we will start off with very different turtles... and then gradually they will develop and grow into the turtles we know and love.

over the show's seasons, the turtles will start off as rookie ninja, then slowly improve their skills, until they are as skilled with martial arts as other versions.

Over the course of the seasons, Leo will become more mature, and earn his place as leader.

Over the seasons, Mikey's artistic side will bloom, and he'll become almost as creative and expressive as his mirage counterpart.

Over the seasons, we'll be introduced to the foot clan little by little, until we finally meet shredder, and see the nature of the conflict be revealed slowly.

over the seasons., the turtles will earn their traditional weapons, and gradually become comfortable with them.

But we can't have that, the angry TMNT fans want a fully formed ninja team, right out of the gate, with no room for growth or character development ,and we need to rush back to those Shredder vs. TMNT fights as fast as possible. right? The turtles are most exciting when at status quo! :lol:


....ugh....

[sdp]

I predict....


Over the course of the seasons,

Over the seasons,

Over the seasons,

over the seasons.,
.

This show is only getting 2 seasons max.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

This show is only getting 2 seasons max.

I don't buy that one bit. There have been other shows that got high levels of hate right out of the gate, and when people actually SAW them, they liked the shows. We don't' know how this show will be received when it hits Nick in the fall, and I'm sorry, but online reactions, hate on social media, and you tube down votes does not already condemn, a show that hasn't even come out yet to the recycle bin. We'll just have to wait and see when it hits the airwaves.

[Papenbrook]

I wonder if they'll adapt ...

... IDW issue #44 ...

... in their own way.

[neatoman]

I wonder if they'll adapt ...

... IDW issue #44 ...

... in their own way.

I'm sure the kids will love seeing one of the turtles get their shell smashed in with a sledgehammer. Or were you talking about the armies getting poisoned?

[IndigoErth]

That is, I assume, the one where Donnie is murdered? Yeahhhh... I have my doubts.

If there was even a hint of a reference to it I'm guessing he'd not be harmed at all and instead be grateful that he'd invented some kind of super strong battle shell armor he's using.

[KillCrites]

It would be cool to get an episode where Donatello is sent into action without his mechanical shell and he learns not to be so reliant on his gadgets.

[Papenbrook]

I wonder if Leonardo will "twerk it" PD!TMNT style.

That ... would be an interesting homage.

I would like to elaborate on this.

What if the Turtles were forced to dance for an entire episode?

That would be ... somewhat amusing. :goofygri:

[AquaParade]

I predict....

that we will start off with very different turtles... and then gradually they will develop and grow into the turtles we know and love.

over the show's seasons, the turtles will start off as rookie ninja, then slowly improve their skills, until they are as skilled with martial arts as other versions.

Over the course of the seasons, Leo will become more mature, and earn his place as leader.

Over the seasons, Mikey's artistic side will bloom, and he'll become almost as creative and expressive as his mirage counterpart.

Over the seasons, we'll be introduced to the foot clan little by little, until we finally meet shredder, and see the nature of the conflict be revealed slowly.

over the seasons., the turtles will earn their traditional weapons, and gradually become comfortable with them.

But we can't have that, the angry TMNT fans want a fully formed ninja team, right out of the gate, with no room for growth or character development ,and we need to rush back to those Shredder vs. TMNT fights as fast as possible. right? The turtles are most exciting when at status quo! :lol:


....ugh....

I think it’s important to realize that there’s a difference between fans who hate change and fans who hate tasteless changes. You wouldn’t criticize someone for not wanting to put ketchup on their ice cream, right? Just because change is good?

[Papenbrook]

I found this quote.

TheWrap: Is Baron Draxum totally new to the “TMNT” world?
Cena: It is a new character — the universe is kind of being redesigned and I think the audience is going to love it. It will be a new version of the main villain of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

TheWrap: How involved were you in his evolution?
Cena: I was shown artwork very early on (which was awesome), then began to talk details with the writing team and came up with little nuances to help get the best look that we could for the Baron. I am really happy with the end product.

TheWrap: Draxum is described as an “alchemist warrior mutant who seeks to turn all of humanity into mutants” — can give us any other teasers to explain that?
Cena: He is certainly a mutant and all of the villains have a shred of truth to them. He believes what he is doing is for the sake of good, but ends up doing bad as his views are skewed a little bit. I love the fact that he is overly logical and the Turtles are very whimsical, so the interactions with him and them is really funny.

https://www.thewrap.com/john-cena-wwe-star-talks-voicing-tmnt-villain-hosting-nickelodeons-kids-choice-awards/

So the Turtles' and him will have a very interesting dynamic.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

I think it’s important to realize that there’s a difference between fans who hate change and fans who hate tasteless changes. You wouldn’t criticize someone for nit wanting to put ketchup on their ice cream, right? Just because change is good?

Except I am not seeing any tasteless Changes. The tmnt being different types of turtles is not tasteless. Raph declaring himself leader and ordering the others around before Leo earns his place is not Tastless, and starting them off with different training weapons isn't tasteless. Leo was a cocky,wannabe cool hit before he was the stick in the mud leader?Mikey was am artist? Great, let's develop those ideas!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

This show is only getting 2 seasons max.

Maybe even just one.

[shredder orokusaki]

I found this quote.



So the Turtles' and him will have a very interesting dynamic.
Of course it will be a new version of me! Like in 2003 i was a utrom a demon abd a robot but in 2012 i was human then mutant then zombie! I will be human at first but later i will mutate into Utrom after touching Krang and then drink some mutagen! That how i will become Utrom Shredder again.
What i will do to Baxter Stockman?
I will do what i did to him in the previous series. Only this time i will do it this way: First i will mutate him into fly. Then demutate him into hunan. Then cut his eye, his hand legs and head and finaly put his brain in a jar!!!! That what i must do to him to make his suffering as painful as possible!!!!!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Of course it will be a new version of me! Like in 2003 i was a utrom a demon abd a robot but in 2012 i was human then mutant then zombie! I will be human at first but later i will mutate into Utrom after touching Krang and then drink some mutagen! That how i will become Utrom Shredder again.
What i will do to Baxter Stockman?
I will do what i did to him in the previous series. Only this time i will do it this way: First i will mutate him into fly. Then demutate him into hunan. Then cut his eye, his hand legs and head and finaly put his brain in a jar!!!! That what i must do to him to make his suffering as painful as possible!!!!!

Don't forget the time in "Byebye Fly" when you were a fly.

[shredder orokusaki]

That was when Baxter shoot me but Rocksteady and Bebop demutated me very soon.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Rocksteady and Bebop demutated me very soon.

Offscreen, yes.

[Papenbrook]

So, I've just watched the teaser (yet again), and I've just noticed something.

When Donatello was pushing the controller, I was thinking of this theory:

What if Donatello actually built the animatronics that somehow went haywire?

That would explain why he was pressing the button so frantically, up to the point of outright breaking his handheld device. (The controller wasn't working anyway, so it served no purpose.)

But why would he need to (supposedly) build them? Was it to help April somehow?

[Galactus]

I predict....

that we will start off with very different turtles... and then gradually they will develop and grow into the turtles we know and love.

over the show's seasons, the turtles will start off as rookie ninja, then slowly improve their skills, until they are as skilled with martial arts as other versions.

Over the course of the seasons, Leo will become more mature, and earn his place as leader.

Over the seasons, Mikey's artistic side will bloom, and he'll become almost as creative and expressive as his mirage counterpart.

Over the seasons, we'll be introduced to the foot clan little by little, until we finally meet shredder, and see the nature of the conflict be revealed slowly.

over the seasons., the turtles will earn their traditional weapons, and gradually become comfortable with them.

But we can't have that, the angry TMNT fans want a fully formed ninja team, right out of the gate, with no room for growth or character development ,and we need to rush back to those Shredder vs. TMNT fights as fast as possible. right? The turtles are most exciting when at status quo! :lol:


....ugh....

The series is not being sold on the idea of it being the story of the TMNT before they become the of TMNT. The word Ninja is still part of the title.

Even if it where the case this still relies on there being a lengthy run. Not an unrealistic expectation given that Nickelodeon has money to throw at it and the previous show went on for longer than it's ratings justified it to but with short run times for episodes do you really expect there to be a lot of character growth? I can see some things like Leo becoming leader but others I think are just going to be saved until the series end and hopefully not an abrupt one like the previous series got which seemed much better planned and yet still wrapped up without resolving some of it's important story lines.

Also there's something kinda odd about these turtles growing into a version of TMNT that we all know and are familiar with. If they have all this cool magic and advanced tech is it really going to make sense for them to swap all that for basic ninja skills and wood and metal weapons? After huge adventures fighting Baron Draxum it's going to seem more than a step down to beat him and swap him for street level adventures fighting Shredder and the Foot.

Even if this creatively an attempt to show how the TMNT will develop into the characters we know it's still at it's heart an attempt to do something different for the sake of it (and the belief it will be more toyetic than the standard TMNT) after a preceding version has faded from popularity like Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Fast Forward etc. Heck the end result is still the same regardless. TMNT has such a poor track record of trying this I'm surprised people still attempt it

[sdp]

They did mention more than once that this is "before" they became Ninjas and their adventures before "we know them" from other versions. They haven't emphasized it as much as the magical aspect but they've definitely mentioned it.

I mean I agree with your points about how it'll be similar to say Smallville or Gotham where established things in universe will happen before they're "official" and the magical aspect will also be odd but hey who knows how they'll handle it. I do think a "batman begins" of TMNT could be a cool idea but also mixing it with a "magical underground NY" leaves you like "what?"

[Leolead]

Sad that I can't get excited at all for this show, I'll wait for the next reboot in 5 years

[newfan]

Sad that I can't get excited at all for this show, I'll wait for the next reboot in 5 years

Yeah I have the same thing. Not hating either, just not for me.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

The series is not being sold on the idea of it being the story of the TMNT before they become the of TMNT. The word Ninja is still part of the title.

Even if it where the case this still relies on there being a lengthy run. Not an unrealistic expectation given that Nickelodeon has money to throw at it and the previous show went on for longer than it's ratings justified it to but with short run times for episodes do you really expect there to be a lot of character growth? I can see some things like Leo becoming leader but others I think are just going to be saved until the series end and hopefully not an abrupt one like the previous series got which seemed much better planned and yet still wrapped up without resolving some of it's important story lines.

Also there's something kinda odd about these turtles growing into a version of TMNT that we all know and are familiar with. If they have all this cool magic and advanced tech is it really going to make sense for them to swap all that for basic ninja skills and wood and metal weapons? After huge adventures fighting Baron Draxum it's going to seem more than a step down to beat him and swap him for street level adventures fighting Shredder and the Foot.

Even if this creatively an attempt to show how the TMNT will develop into the characters we know it's still at it's heart an attempt to do something different for the sake of it (and the belief it will be more toyetic than the standard TMNT) after a preceding version has faded from popularity like Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Fast Forward etc. Heck the end result is still the same regardless. TMNT has such a poor track record of trying this I'm surprised people still attempt it

Actually, yes it has been sold that way. One of the show's creators said in an interview 'they aren't full ninjas yet', and 'Leonardo is not quite leader material yet', every comment about this show, and even its' title (RISE of the TMNT), points to this being a turtle story set before this universe's classic battles with the foot clan. And this univere's version seems to have a more mystical version of the foot, so I have a feeling these turtles will be more 'fantasy wuxia' battles with anime -styled attacks when they get to that point; they will never be the realistic street-level fighters from previous versions.

[shredder orokusaki]

they will use those stupid magic tricks they used against me in 5th season of 2003 but i will defeatthem again like i always do! And no we,the Foot ninjas will not be magical or mystical. My ninjas will be again Japanese ninjas like in 2003 2012 IDW and mirrage series. Not some magic creatures from another dimension.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

they will use those stupid magic tricks they used against me in 5th season of 2003 but i will defeat them again like i always do! And no we,the Foot ninjas will not be magical or mystical. My ninjas will be again Japanese ninjas like in 2003 2012 IDW and mirage series. Not some magic creatures from another dimension.

Dude, you won't even be in the first season of the show, just two of your minions/foot mystics who make origami ninja. thoguh I must admit, the origami ninja thing is a nice touch for his new version.

[Galactus]

Actually, yes it has been sold that way. One of the show's creators said in an interview 'they aren't full ninjas yet', and 'Leonardo is not quite leader material yet', every comment about this show, and even its' title (RISE of the TMNT), points to this being a turtle story set before this universe's classic battles with the foot clan. And this univere's version seems to have a more mystical version of the foot, so I have a feeling these turtles will be more 'fantasy wuxia' battles with anime -styled attacks when they get to that point; they will never be the realistic street-level fighters from previous versions.

The turtles not being ninjas yet doesn't sound all that different to previous versions where Splinter tells his sons their training is not complete, they have much to learn, not yet ready to face the Foot etc. You could say the same about Leo growing into his leadership role which was a subplot of the previous cartoon.

I'll take yours and sdp's word that that this is being marketed more as a TMNT - In Training series but it seems odd that 'fantasy wuxia' battles are what Nick has gone with as the basis for for what is being marketed as something to a TMNT prequel series. If the turtles stick with this (as you speculate) even after they get traditional weapons it kinda negates the point of them becoming ninjas and this being a prequel series. They will never be the turtles fans expect them to be.

Not that any of this is bad. Why not do something completely original and out there? This wont be forever and inevitably another TMNT series will follow it. It's just that most of the time TMNT tries this like The Next Mutation, Fast Foward it never seems to work as well as good ol' TMNT. Not that fans hate change (both the above examples have their fans and defenders) but there's something about the core TMNT concept that had a broad appeal and the farther you go from it the less people are going to be interested.

[Papenbrook]

I have a theory that's based on this GIF.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/545fac786734a05b9ea17ff0bfd04fc0/tumblr_p6d3quQjsB1uuxhjio3_1280.gif

I think they're either following/spying on Baron Draxum or the Foot Clan. Maybe, they're gathering intel that concerns his/their location/ place of origin. (Then again, said location is simply called "Paper".)

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I have a theory that's based on this GIF.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/545fac786734a05b9ea17ff0bfd04fc0/tumblr_p6d3quQjsB1uuxhjio3_1280.gif

I think they're either following/spying on Baron Draxum or the Foot Clan. Maybe, they're gathering intel that concerns his/their location/ place of origin. (Then again, said location is simply called "Paper".)

I could've never figured that one out on my own :tlol:

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Not some magic creatures from another dimension.

I've never heard the paper ninjas will be from some other dimension.

[Papenbrook]

So, I found these pictures.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/2511ea45a621953c6d6444410dbadba2/tumblr_p72m17eqhR1sp6zvxo3_1280.png

These seem to suggest that the Turtles' will face different types of Origami Ninjas.

[Powder]

He's not origami though. Looks like a human brute with some sorta mystic fire atop his head.

[Papenbrook]

He's not origami though. Looks like a human brute with some sorta mystic fire atop his head.

I think he's a human-mutant hybrid. I don't know ...

I hope we get an episode dealing with puberty.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Anyone else think this may be the last TMNT series originally airing over traditional TV?

[Papenbrook]

Anyone else think this may be the last TMNT series originally airing over traditional TV?

Eh. Probably.

[BabyTurtles]

So, I found these pictures.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/2511ea45a621953c6d6444410dbadba2/tumblr_p72m17eqhR1sp6zvxo3_1280.png

These seem to suggest that the Turtles' will face different types of Origami Ninjas.

I thought this guy was a foot ninja....cause of his foot fire tattoo?...(the little fires look like toes)

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Eh. Probably.

I believe so. Younger children are among the final groups to still watch traditional television (together with older people).

[Papenbrook]

What kinds of one-liners will Leonardo be saying?

I've always thought that they'll somehow relate to superheroes, but I don't know if I'll be right on that.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

He's not origami though. Looks like a human brute with some sorta mystic fire atop his head.

I think the two ninja with flames on their heads are the only two flesh-and-blood foot ninja we will see, and the smaller one creates the origami ninja to fight as grunts, that the turtles chop up and destroy with ease.

[Papenbrook]

Does anyone else think that Donatello's head will get bigger?

I would like that development! :)

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Does anyone else think that Donatello's head will get bigger?

I would like that development! :)

That would make for a funny episode :tlol:

I imagine it would go like this: Donatello feels like he is not smart enough, so he creates some sort of device that would increase his brain size. It works at first and makes Donatello becomes genius even by his standards, but soon becomes a problem as his head doesn't seem to stop growing.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Does anyone think the turtles will encounter Krang during the first season?

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Does anyone think the turtles will encounter Krang during the first season?

I think its pretty likely considering the 1st season will have 52 11 minute episodes.

[sdp]

I think its pretty likely considering the 1st season will have 52 11 minute episodes.

We don't know that. It may be a one season with 26 11 min episodes

[CyberCubed]

If it's a 26 episode order, and each contain two 11 minute segments...then it is 52 eps.

But if the 26 ep order meant 11 minute episodes...then it is only 26 eps.

[Papenbrook]

That would make for a funny episode :tlol:

I imagine it would go like this: Donatello feels like he is not smart enough, so he creates some sort of device that would increase his brain size. It works at first and makes Donatello becomes genius even by his standards, but soon becomes a problem as his head doesn't seem to stop growing.

That's great! :D

But the question is: How big would his head grow?

[TigerClaw]

If it's a 26 episode order, and each contain two 11 minute segments...then it is 52 eps.

But if the 26 ep order meant 11 minute episodes...then it is only 26 eps.
I heard all the episodes are 11 minutes. and each will have standalone stories. and will hint at a larger plot.

[shredder orokusaki]

Does anyone think the turtles will encounter Krang during the first season?
Yes and i will defeat him too because now he is my enemy after what he has done to me! Utroms or krang are in the first season of evry tmnt tv or comics show anyway.

[Papenbrook]

If it's a 26 episode order, and each contain two 11 minute segments...then it is 52 eps.

But if the 26 ep order meant 11 minute episodes...then it is only 26 eps.

It's the former.

11 minute episodes officially confirmed.

http://nickalive.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/nickelodeon-to-premiere-rise-of-tthe.html

Originally Posted by : Update (5/13): Nickelodeon has announced in the Nickelodeon Supplement of the summer 2018 edition of Licensing Source Book Europe that each episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will feature two 11-minute carts, telling self-contained, stand-alone stories to allow new viewers to join more easily - with hints of a larger plot.

Additionally, the Nickelodeon Supplement also announced that Nicktoons UK & UK FTA channel Channel 5 will debut Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in September 2018! COWABUNGA!!

[KillCrites]

Does anyone think the turtles will encounter Krang during the first season?

I would rather get proper Utroms this series instead of some variation of Krang tbh.

[CyberCubed]

I would rather get proper Utroms this series instead of some variation of Krang tbh.

Doesn't mean you can't have both.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I'm almost confident that the villains done by Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche will be two Utroms/Kraang done as an homage to Pinkie and the Brain.

[Candy Kappa]

I'm almost confident that the villains done by Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche will be two Utroms/Kraang done as an homage to Pinkie and the Brain.

That'd be neat

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I would rather get proper Utroms this series instead of some variation of Krang tbh.

I don't care, as long as we get at least one of the two variations.

[neatoman]

Doesn't mean you can't have both.

What if I only want one? What if I want the other to be ignored?

[Tarris Vaal]

11min episodes?

Really?

Is that it?

Yikes. I mean, I really want to give this series a chance, but my biggest gripe with the 2012 episodes was that they were too short to properly flesh out their story arcs...

...and they are halving the run times?

Well, they did say they were focusing on comedy over all else... guess I shouldn't feel too surprised.

[Powder]

It'll be fine. Adventure time did great things 10 minutes at a time.

[newfan]

11min episodes?

Really?

Is that it?

Yikes. I mean, I really want to give this series a chance, but my biggest gripe with the 2012 episodes was that they were too short to properly flesh out their story arcs...

...and they are halving the run times?

Well, they did say they were focusing on comedy over all else... guess I shouldn't feel too surprised.

Hello Tarris Vaal,

Yeah I feel the same, though not all the time with 2012 but certainly some of the time yes, oh well :)

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

I feel sorry for producers, who are used to writing episodes lasting 22-25 minutes.

[CyberCubed]

I feel sorry for producers, who are used to writing episodes lasting 22-25 minutes.

The vast majority of cartoons these days are 11 minute episodes. There were shows like this all the time in the past too on CN.

And cartoons were always around or a little less than 22 minutes. You can't count the runtime for the opening song, the ending credits, or commercials.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

The vast majority of cartoons these days are 11 minute episodes. There were shows like this all the time in the past too on CN.

And cartoons were always around or a little less than 22 minutes. You can't count the runtime for the opening song, the ending credits, or commercials.

But I guess this series will have many of the writers from the Nickelodeon series, who are used to writer longer episodes just one year ago.

[CyberCubed]

But I guess this series will have many of the writers from the Nickelodeon series, who are used to writer longer episodes just one year ago.

I'm pretty sure the entire writing staff is completely different. I don't think any of the writers from the 2012 series are on this one.

[newfan]

I'm pretty sure the entire writing staff is completely different. I don't think any of the writers from the 2012 series are on this one.

Brandon had said on social media that he was working on it in the start (not sure exactly what his role was) but then he moved on to something else (which he wasn't disclosing at the time I think)

[Papenbrook]

I'm pretty sure the entire writing staff is completely different. I don't think any of the writers from the 2012 series are on this one.

I hope you're clownin', Cy.


They sound alright, just got to get used to the new voices.

I noticed 2 new episode titles from that video.

Episode 10 - Mascot Melee
Episode 11 - The Fast and the Furriest - Lol Fast and Furious reference

And autors - Ross Carney (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3177985/?ref_=nv_sr_1) & Ron Corcillo (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0137180/?ref_=nv_sr_3) (Karai's Vendetta, The Pulverizer, It Came from the Depths & Monkey Brains)

Nice to see some writers of the current Nick cartoon writing for the new one. They wrote some of my favorite episodes too.

You're right https://gloriouswizardthing.tumblr.com/post/167061709282/rise-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-titles-of

https://78.media.tumblr.com/f25f7e580290e6d4423831740792d96f/tumblr_oyt868hZJF1vq40iwo1_1280.jpg
https://78.media.tumblr.com/428734800f8c6cc2209d219f4f5d65df/tumblr_oyt868hZJF1vq40iwo2_1280.jpg

[sdp]

So more ****** horror tributes every 4 episodes?

[newfan]

Nah, different show.

[Papenbrook]

Brandon had said on social media that he was working on it in the start (not sure exactly what his role was) but then he moved on to something else (which he wasn't disclosing at the time I think)

Ah, Brandon. Isn't he the one that disregarded and disrespected a T-Dromer ?

Yeah ..., that can't be good.

[Papenbrook]

I wonder what Sergeant Woodpecker's gender will be.

I hope they're a female. :D

[newhire13]

Brandon had said on social media that he was working on it in the start (not sure exactly what his role was) but then he moved on to something else (which he wasn't disclosing at the time I think)

The new Star Wars series I believe

[neatoman]

I wonder what Sergeant Woodpecker's gender will be.

I hope they're a female. :D

But then you can't make a penis joke! About Wood and Peckers! All low hanging fruit must be plucked!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Do you think we may get a Christmas episode?

[Papenbrook]

Do you think we may get a Christmas episode?

Probably not.

We didn't get a Christmas episode in Fred Wolf nor in 2k12, and since this show seems to be following their footsteps ...

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

nor in 2k12

I was really surprised with that.

[newfan]

I was really surprised with that.

I don't know, Ciro loved his horror 'as merry a chirstmas as we'll get' with Santa being mutated :lol: Mikeys Christmas nightmare...then wakes up for Christmas, all is well.
I'm just kidding, mostly :)

I suppose it stands a chance in the new show maybe if they want to do it later on.

[Papenbrook]

I wonder if any of the Turtles will go through puberty. (That would be an ... interesting plot for an episode.)

Like, if Mikey's voice suddenly gets deeper, or if Leonardo suddenly grows taller- you know, those sort(s) of plotlines ...

[Papenbrook]

I wonder what "Stuck On You" is about?

https://78.media.tumblr.com/7123396273b136a1bff6c415f60d4ebd/tumblr_p0n9mfGYEN1w36ztno1_540.png

Leonardo doesn't appear to be in this episode.

[CyberCubed]

It's probably an ep where two characters get stuck together with bubble gum-type substance, probably mutagen, and they walk together and try to fight together and the elastic pulls them back together. They may be stuck by their shells. I swear there were other cartoons that did this.

[Ashwolf]

I wonder what "Stuck On You" is about?

https://78.media.tumblr.com/7123396273b136a1bff6c415f60d4ebd/tumblr_p0n9mfGYEN1w36ztno1_540.png

Leonardo doesn't appear to be in this episode.

It's probably an ep where two characters get stuck together with bubble gum-type substance, probably mutagen, and they walk together and try to fight together and the elastic pulls them back together. They may be stuck by their shells. I swear there were other cartoons that did this.

pretty thats the episode that these pics happen in


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/9b/09/709b09e4b93b0a88e474dd890b3daa22.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/2f/84/f12f84a4ad06084d7ec16d1de740e5a3.jpg

so id say that leo is definitely in that episode, the voice actor just wasnt at that recording session....

from the look of it though, im guessing its more of some binding energy type thing rather than any physical material.....

[Papenbrook]

pretty thats the episode that these pics happen in


https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/9b/09/709b09e4b93b0a88e474dd890b3daa22.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f1/2f/84/f12f84a4ad06084d7ec16d1de740e5a3.jpg

so id say that leo is definitely in that episode, the voice actor just wasnt at that recording session....

from the look of it though, im guessing its more of some binding energy type thing rather than any physical material.....

That's ... not in any episode.

It's from a short.

[Xiewin]

That's ... not in any episode.

It's from a short.

Wait how do you know?

[Papenbrook]

Vicky82 posted these:

Yeah and the person who posted it on tumblr is still insisting it's real. :ohwell:

He said, "This is a screengrab from the March sneak peek" whatever that is and he also said "I had a personal conversation with Vladimir Radev (producer of the show), who confirmed this".

The person who posted the photo apparently went to the Las Vegas licencing expo, that's were the picture is from.

This is what he said:

I have this picture since March last year. At the Las Vegas Licensing Expo Nickelodeon showed the sneak peek (it was a closed event), in which turtles pursued a small violet mutant. Also, Nancy Ramirez (production coordinator for RTMNT) clarified that this clip isn’t an actual episode. It’s just a sizzle reel so people can get a sense of the style of the new show. Nothing in this clip is being reused on any episode. But the animation, the turtles and the mutants/villains shown will be seen in upcoming episodes.

He sent me another picture, but asked me not to show it. It's a clearer picture of Leo and Raph.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

interesting plot for an episode.)

Going through puberty lasts for years, an episode is usually set within one or a few days.

[Papenbrook]

Apparently, April's bat was going to have a pink glow.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/89630501f7261f093c0eeb6b897d46d4/tumblr_p72m17eqhR1sp6zvxo8_500.png

I wonder why they've changed it to green.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Guess they didn't want April to come off as too girly.

[Papenbrook]

Guess they didn't want April to come off as too girly.

Why ... would they be concerned with that? :blanksta: :???:

[Sabacooza]

Isn't everything today all about girl power anyway?

[neatoman]

Apparently, April's bat was going to have a pink glow.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/89630501f7261f093c0eeb6b897d46d4/tumblr_p72m17eqhR1sp6zvxo8_500.png

I wonder why they've changed it to green.

Because that would be sexist. Why else?

[plastroncafe]

I'm a little sad they changed it to green, but only in the wake of Janelle Monae's video for her single "Pink."

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/H39TrZ8gzeVM4OxjECxrQCz_SvohHm0OYtCh02fyFQydRRk9Bi I_LzWjTwdpN8TYJdCx3uhG4aaSBOznvom_nRaLqyQVadotbSDc XDp8ZtoGuV9VggDZhonKHIhGpO793yLSFXD_

Oh the fun connotations that could be made from that.
:D

CW: Video is risque, and not intended for children, which is why I haven't linked to it here.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Why ... would they be concerned with that? :blanksta: :???:

I personally have no problem with it, even love it, but I guess many don't like "stereotypical" femininity from both sides of the spectrum.

[newhire13]

Apparently, April's bat was going to have a pink glow.

https://78.media.tumblr.com/89630501f7261f093c0eeb6b897d46d4/tumblr_p72m17eqhR1sp6zvxo8_500.png

I wonder why they've changed it to green.
Raph looks different too. Definitely prefer this look.

[plastroncafe]

But Donnie's Noggin appears to have been gargantuan from the get go.

And yeah, I'd see the pink bat as lazy writing.

[BabyTurtles]

I would have liked the pink bat~ It would have been super cute with her knocking people out with it.
Allura from Voltron wears pink and she rocks it.

[CyberCubed]

It's green obviously because the Turtles are green. I didn't realize this was such a shock.

[Papenbrook]

But Donnie's Noggin appears to have been gargantuan from the get go.

And yeah, I'd see the pink bat as lazy writing.

How ... would that be lazy writing?

[FredWolfLeonardo]

It's green obviously because the Turtles are green. I didn't realize this was such a shock.

Haha wow. That one important detail completely glossed over my head :o

How ... would that be lazy writing?

Anything remotely binary is lazily written for plastroncafe. :tlol:

[plastroncafe]

How ... would that be lazy writing?

Kind of failing to see how giving the girl the pink thing is lacking in imagination.
This is the kind of thing I delight in being wrong about though, because it's entirely possible to take an overused trope, subvert it, and make something wonderful out of it.

But...not knowing the folks behind this show yet, I don't know that I want to allot them that level of credit...or open myself up to the potential for disappointment.

[CyberCubed]

Considering April will be doing some fighting with that magic bat of hers I wonder if people will complain like Nick April's psychic powers. We're most likely going to see this April in the action just as much.

[BabyTurtles]

Considering April will be doing some fighting with that magic bat of hers I wonder if people will complain like Nick April's psychic powers. We're most likely going to see this April in the action just as much.

To me...psychic Jean Grey like powers is nothing compared to a magical baseball bat which the other boys have. (magical weapons I mean)
so as long as she doesn't develop, telekinesis, a sixth sense, telepathy (and a quick mastery of ninjutsu)...I think we are fine XD

A bat is pretty straightforward~ ^_^ Though I wonder what's it's special skill is.

[Papenbrook]

To me...psychic Jean Grey like powers is nothing compared to a magical baseball bat which the other boys have. (magical weapons I mean)
so as long as she doesn't develop, telekinesis, a sixth sense, telepathy (and a quick mastery of ninjutsu)...I think we are fine XD

A bat is pretty straightforward~ ^_^ Though I wonder what's it's special skill is.

Whatever it's skill is, it better be sparkling.

I hope that they (the showrunners) won't rely on stereotypical tropes for April. (You know, the Sassy/Angry Black Woman and all that.)

[neatoman]

I was kind of thinking about what Slash (or maybe Tokka) would be in this show. IDW and Nick both went the idea that he was way bigger than the other mutant turtles, and the excuse was that he mutated from a bigger species of turtle. In IDW it was an Alligator Snapping Turtle and in Nick it was some kind of pet tortoise (Greek?).

Here I'm not sure. The alligator snapping turtle is already taken and pet tortoises aren't very big in comparison. Here he'd basically have to be one of those Galapagos Tortoises. At which point he'd have to be absurdly big.
http://www.alphonse-island.com/files/8715/0174/9916/alphonse-island-fauna-06.jpg

Maybe even go so far as to make him an Archelon.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Archelon_skeleton.jpg

[sdp]

I don't think they'll get to Slash for it to matter. I'm guessing they'll deal with mostly new foes and only the bigger names will end up appearing so Shredder will eventually be in the show then Krang, Rocksteady/Beebop and then cancelled after the second season begins airing. So no slash.

[neatoman]

Maybe this is even more of a stretch, but does he kinda look like the FastForward design to you?
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tmnt/images/6/68/2596698686_0df91eb37c_o.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20121021121238https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tmnt/images/4/4c/Rise_leo.png/revision/latest?cb=20180201091842

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Maybe this is even more of a stretch, but does he kinda look like the FastForward design to you?
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tmnt/images/6/68/2596698686_0df91eb37c_o.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20121021121238https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tmnt/images/4/4c/Rise_leo.png/revision/latest?cb=20180201091842

It's very possible. This show seems to have sprinkles of The Ninja Tribunal and Fast Forward seasons.

[KillCrites]

Anyone think that they'll gradually show Oroku Saki becoming The Shredder in this series?

[Papenbrook]

Anyone think that they'll gradually show Oroku Saki becoming The Shredder in this series?

I doubt it, lest they risk more backlash from "fans".

[Powder]

Why do you think there would be backlash against that?

[newfan]

Anyone think that they'll gradually show Oroku Saki becoming The Shredder in this series?

I wondered the same thing, it is set before they are trained, but Shredder was Shredder before.. I don't know at what point exactly? but even before the turtles were teens I assume. They could do something like that I suppose. it wouldn't surprise me if they chose to have him as 2nd or a lower rank or something when he eventually comes to start with, but not sure. I'm still wondering if he's the guy at the top who you only hear of (and not by name) at first until he eventually shows up. (still bearing in mind that these are stand alone eps.... mostly)

[neatoman]

Why do you think there would be backlash against that?

Wouldn't this take place after he killed Yoshi?

[Leofan26]

This is the only place I can ask this and hopefully get a response. I've watched videos with the crew how we'd get the turtles we know and love now including Leo being leader and that Shredder would show up at some point, my guess is it will all be connected some how since I read Raph jumps into things without thinking and since we all know the type of villain Shredder is that won't be good.

My question to you guys is when do you all think this will start to happen? Season one final or beginning of season two? This I'm actually interested in now.

[Powder]

You won't get a response based in fact, my man. We have no insight on that.

I don't see them wanting to rush into it given they're doing so many new things, but nobody knows.

[Leofan26]

You won't get a response based in fact, my man. We have no insight on that.

I don't see them wanting to rush into it given they're doing so many new things, but nobody knows.

I'm hoping season one final and that during the training sessions we get peaks of Leader ish Leo :)

This new information actually peaks my interest of the series now. Seeing this type of Leo grow into the oneci adore would be pretty fun to watch.

[CyberCubed]

We're likely to see Leo grow into becoming a leader in this series, a lot of the interviews with the directors and summaries also says, "Raph *starts off* as the leader" implying it's likely not permanent. We also know Leo starts off carefree and laid back, but most likely he will grow into his natural born role over the course of Season 1.

It's one of my "predictions" of Season 1, and more often than not my predictions tend to come true.

[Leofan26]

We're likely to see Leo grow into becoming a leader in this series, a lot of the interviews with the directors and summaries also says, "Raph *starts off* as the leader" implying it's likely not permanent. We also know Leo starts off carefree and laid back, but most likely he will grow into his natural born role over the course of Season 1.

It's one of my "predictions" of Season 1, and more often than not my predictions tend to come true.

Yah that's what I gathered from the interviews and information we've got about Leo, I'm really curious too how he will go from carefree to the serious leader Leo we know. I'm also curious how he will sharpen his sword skills, my guess is when he starts taking things seriously.

I wonder how Leo/Splinter's relationship will build up?

[KillCrites]

Wouldn't this take place after he killed Yoshi?

Yeah, but that doesn't mean that he's The Shredder yet.

[shredder orokusaki]

But IAM THE SHREDDER. Iam the one and only leader of foot ninjas in evry series. And you saw me how i became the Shreddder in the 2003 series when i was a Utrom. You also saw my story in the 2012 series and how i became The Shredder when the turtles traveled in time and met me before i become The Shredder.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

But IAM THE SHREDDER. Iam the one and only leader of foot ninjas in evry series. And you saw me how i became the Shreddder in the 2003 series when i was a Utrom. You also saw my story in the 2012 series and how i became The Shredder when the turtles traveled in time and met me before i become The Shredder.

x8Bac8hoghE

[newfan]

But IAM THE SHREDDER. Iam the one and only leader of foot ninjas in evry series. And you saw me how i became the Shreddder in the 2003 series when i was a Utrom. You also saw my story in the 2012 series and how i became The Shredder when the turtles traveled in time and met me before i become The Shredder.

Shredder is going to be young, inexperienced and as I said before, going get the ship this time... LOL.
Just teasing ...
Curious to see his design when he eventually comes along.

[neatoman]

x8Bac8hoghE

You see, the cheese might think he's the best character, but he has nothing on the smoked beef.

[Papenbrook]

Speaking of which, since Rise!Donatello will be a carnivore, what types of meat do y'all think he'll eat?

I was thinking of sushi, but it might be something else entirely.

[Coola Yagami]

Speaking of which, since Rise!Donatello will be a carnivore, what types of meat do y'all think he'll eat?

I was thinking of sushi, but it might be something else entirely.

Was he ever specifically a vegetarian?

[neatoman]

Speaking of which, since Rise!Donatello will be a carnivore, what types of meat do y'all think he'll eat?

I was thinking of sushi, but it might be something else entirely.

Worms and Algae.

Was he ever specifically a vegetarian?

I don't think so.

[Papenbrook]

Worms and Algae.

:lol: Aww, neatoman! :lol:

I wonder if there will be an episode that focuses on the Turtles' diets.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Personally, I wonder whether there will be an episode focusing on Donatello's eyebrows.

[shredder orokusaki]

Shredder is going to be young, inexperienced and as I said before, going get the ship this time... LOL.
Just teasing ...
Curious to see his design when he eventually comes along.
Iam young in all series except the 2003 because i was a alien and a demon. And i have lot of experience because i have been training for many years.

[newfan]

Iam young in all series except the 2003 because i was a alien and a demon. And i have lot of experience because i have been training for many years.

Except 2012's Shredder, wasn't he late 40's/50? Not sure how old OT was meant to be...30s?

[neatoman]

Except 2012's Shredder, wasn't he late 40's/50? Not sure how old OT was meant to be...30s?

2012 Shredder was presumably around 46. As for FW Shredder... The time lapse between Yoshi leaving Japan and the first episode is somewhat unclear.

[shredder orokusaki]

Except 2012's Shredder, wasn't he late 40's/50? Not sure how old OT was meant to be...30s?
In the OT at the begining yes i was 30 and 40 when it ended. In 2012 i was around 50 but in 2003 i was 1000+ years old .

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

In the OT at the begining yes i was 30 and 40 when it ended. In 2012 i was around 50 but in 2003 i was 1000+ years old .

What was your Archie birthdate? I know Hamato Yoshi was born in May 1930.

[neatoman]

What was your Archie birthdate? I know Hamato Yoshi was born in May 1930.

Archie Splinter is 88 years old now.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Archie Splinter is 88 years old now.

He was actually refered to as dead from old age by Archie's future turtles.

[Papenbrook]

So, I just skimmed through MikeyandPizza's Tumblr page (http://mikeyandpizza.tumblr.com/), and I found these.


Anonymous asked: What are the most significant details of Michelangelo's character?

Answer: In this new iteration of the Turtles, Mikey is an artist, incredible break dancer and enthusiast of B-Boy culture.



Anonymous asked: We were told about "absurd mutants". Will we have problems with those chops and changes?

Answer: A few weeks ago, I saw some character concepts… I dunno. It’s clearly geared towards younger children – which makes sense! E.g., tomato in stockings. Sausage nunchucks. Five Nights at Freddy’s reference!


So, ... we're going to see some ... different concepts. (Sausage nunchucks, anyone?)
  

[sdp]

I'm not sure in which thread this is being discussed but I just watched the official comic preview they put up on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQmdgTusoF0

Man, this looks awful if it's any indication of how the show is going to be.

[Papenbrook]

I'm not sure in which thread this is being discussed ...


It's currently being discussed in the "New Show Coming in 2018" thread.

[Papenbrook]

Do y'all think will have an episode where Donnie loses all of his intelligence/intellect, either through artificial means or otherwise?

It seems like something this show would do.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Do y'all think will have an episode where Donnie loses all of his intelligence/intellect, either through artificial means or otherwise?

It seems like something this show would do.

Hope not. We already had an episode where that happened in the 2012 series.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Do y'all think will have an episode where Donnie loses all of his intelligence/intellect, either through artificial means or otherwise?

It seems like something this show would do.

Or how about Splinter sufferiing from dementia?

[Papenbrook]

Or how about Splinter sufferiing from dementia?

I ... don't think that would be appropriate for this show.

Do y'all think we'll get to see the Turtles' rooms?

[Papenbrook]

I wonder how Mr. Suriano will handle the "multicultural family unit" aspect of the show.

I hope he has gotten some guidance.

[victory_angel]

Do y'all think we'll get to see the Turtles' rooms?

Perhaps, they would have more of a budget to include the rooms of all four turtles.

With the last series Donnie and Leo's rooms, we're never made because one there was no reason for backgrounds models of their rooms to be created. And two unlike Raph and Mikey, their bedrooms are merely where they slept (and even then Donnie is shown sacking out in the lab if at all), not where they hung out on a regular basis. Whereas we do see Raph and Mikey hanging out in their rooms a few times.

[Papenbrook]

Perhaps, they would have more of a budget to include the rooms of all four turtles.

With the last series Donnie and Leo's rooms, we're never made because one there was no reason for backgrounds models of their rooms to be created. And two unlike Raph and Mikey, their bedrooms are merely where they slept (and even then Donnie is shown sacking out in the lab if at all), not where they hung out on a regular basis. Whereas we do see Raph and Mikey hanging out in their rooms a few times.

Oh, okay. Well, then I hope we get to see all of the Turtles' rooms.

I hope that the Turtles won't eat pizza all the time.

[matteso586]

Is it too late to speculate that the Shredder will make a cameo at the end of season 1?

[CyberCubed]

Is it too late to speculate that the Shredder will make a cameo at the end of season 1?

Of course not, why would it be? We have no idea what happens in 90% of the episodes.

[shredder orokusaki]

Is it too late to speculate that the Shredder will make a cameo at the end of season 1?

I make my apperance on first or second episodes. On 1987 and 2003 series was on episode one . On 2012 on episode two. The same will be here.

[Papenbrook]

I know that this'll sound weird, but hear me out.

Will Leonardo lose his precious red marks? They seem pretty useless at this point in time, as they serve no importance to the overall story/plot. Not to mention, as a male, red-eared slider that'll will come of age, the marks will eventually fade out of existence.

I know that it'll upset him, but I think it'll be worth it in the end. :ohwell:

[IndigoErth]

Character design, so I doubt it. Not unless the series lasts so long that they do the old redesign move for a last season or two and drop it then. But most Nick series don't live long enough to reach those days anyhow.

[victory_angel]

We know there was a mystic weapon made for Donnie since we see one with the mystic weapons that Leo, Raph, and Mikey pick up.

April offers the mystic bo to Donnie, and Donnie responds that he prefers to stick with what he is familiar with, but he does pick up a seemingly random purple crystal that was sitting on a pedestal.

In all episodes and promotional material, we had only seen him with his tech bo which means he would be using that for a while. However, things may come to the point where he loses his tech bo or it doesn't serve him in the fights against Draxum and the Foot Clan. Which means he has to use the mystic bo. After all, the show wouldn't have made a mystic weapon for him if he was just going to use his tech bo 100% of the time. Odds are he would still be reluctant to use the Mystic Bo because he prefers something more tangible. But when the chips are down he would finally bring it in to play. Perhaps the powers of the four weapons combined might have some ultra power since the Turtles are often instructed to fight as one in the various incarnations. Which is an area they struggle with most because Leo keeps wanting his brothers to be the way he believes Splinter wants, and in reality Splinter wants the Turtles to maintain their own individuality but use their own personal skills to aid the team. Raph in most versions sees himself in Leo's shadow, everything he does, Leo has done first and better. So he feels if he isn't aggressive or doesn't show dominance, he would be ignored. Donnie is the least aggressive of the four turtles and is at times shown to be a known pacifist. He prefers diplomacy and helping people as opposed to fighting them, but he will lay the smackdown if it is required. And Mikey is a goofball because as the youngest brother he does want attention. And yet when they do focus on their own strengths and incorporate the strengths of the others they are and unstoppable force.

Plausibility is that April kept his mystic weapon until Donnie needed it. That crystal Donnie picks up also might play a role later on. It's essentially the concept of Chekov's gun. In which a gun or an object is benignly introduced in the first act, is forgotten in the second act, and then is utilized in the third act.

There was no reason for Donnie to pick up a crystal and say "I will take this." without it playing into the story later.

[IndigoErth]

Agree, and was thinking about some of that the other day. Would not surprise me if someone else did take it home for him. (I mean, even if you prefer what you have, why would you pass up a stolen free magic weapon? Not like there is a rule about only owning one weapon.)

Although perhaps the crystal is however the answer to him not choosing to take home that weapon... maybe the crystal itself will later add the whole mystical properties to this own instead.

[Papenbrook]

I ponder on the possibility of Leonardo meeting his past self.

It would be interesting.

[miru]

On the TV Tropes WMG page, someone posted a guess/idea that Slash could be a sea turtle who is named for his attacks using his sharp flippers. I think that would work.

And considering that FNAF got a tribute episode, maybe there will be homages to Undertale, Cuphead, Bendy and the Ink Machine, etc. interspersed into the series?

I also wonder if Draxum will send residents of his city after our heroes?

[Papenbrook]

Although perhaps the crystal is however the answer to him not choosing to take home that weapon... maybe the crystal itself will later add the whole mystical properties to this own instead.

I hope it'll turn his head into a giant peanut.

[miru]

Which staple character will show up first? I’m gonna guess Leatherhead, perhaps with his Archie backstory instead of the traditional one.

And given this show has started with more humanoid Mutants, unlike the prior one, will they instead get more visceral over time?

[neatoman]

Which staple character will show up first? I’m gonna guess Leatherhead, perhaps with his Archie backstory instead of the traditional one.

And given this show has started with more humanoid Mutants, I like the prior one, will they instead get more visceral over time?

Either him or the Rat King. Possibly the Fugitoid or Baxter Stockman.
But most likely it's Shredder.

[miru]

Do you think the characters will get their original weapons back?

[matteso586]

1) Which Turtle would likely say this to Donnie?

"Have you ever invented anything that won't eventually threaten to destroy us all?"

2) If Baxter Stockman exists in this show, what are the odds that he'll be an evil science teacher at April's school?

[Papenbrook]

I know that this'll sound bizarre, but hear me out.

Will Leonardo lose his precious red marks? They seem pretty useless at this point in time, as they serve no importance to the overall story/plot. Not to mention, as a male, red-eared slider that'll (,most likely,) come of age, the marks will have to fade out eventually.

I know that it'll upset him, but I think it'll probably be worth it in the end. :ohwell:


I still think he'll lose them.

But, I wonder if they were painted on ...

[80gmrp]

So I just saw this on Tumblr...

https://purtletower.tumblr.com/post/179258963754/the-air-hockey-table-leo-and-mikey-were-playing-on

I’m going to be honest and say I hope it’s just speculation: I’m a fan of good and/or conflicted Leatherhead, whereas knowing both how short the episodes are and most of the non-main characters just being villains...

[miru]

Jessica and Todd weren't baddies. They were allies. Also, why do I feel Mondo Gecko or Metalhead is gonna show up outta nowhere?

[IndigoErth]

So I just saw this on Tumblr...

https://purtletower.tumblr.com/post/179258963754/the-air-hockey-table-leo-and-mikey-were-playing-on

I’m going to be honest and say I hope it’s just speculation: I’m a fan of good and/or conflicted Leatherhead, whereas knowing both how short the episodes are and most of the non-main characters just being villains...
Yeah, it isn't much to go on and a little bit of a stretch imo for people to assume anything "Gator" is automatically related to Leatherhead.

[Vicky82]

Due to Andy's tweet a lot of people are speculating on different things

Me speculating the Turtles used to be human due to the clothes on the floor ect

Some people speculating on this Leatherhead thing.

Some people are speculating that Casey will be appearing soon because Mikey and Leo were playing that Air Hockey game.

Some people are speculating that Donnie will get injured and become Metalhead due to that Rabbit cutting the head off that metal Donnie statue

Some people are speculating that Usagi will be appearing and Raph will be afraid of him. Because of this.

https://66.media.tumblr.com/f1ff87727124ede720a975157a28eb2b/tumblr_pgxb62GXK51tazpve_540.jpg
https://66.media.tumblr.com/46cf7fc522cdd9e7874f734ab502ca8c/tumblr_pgxb63AA5O1tazpve_540.jpg
https://66.media.tumblr.com/1795714b0fc2241614046b107a499960/tumblr_pgxb63C52c1tazpve_540.jpg

Also due to Master Splinter saying he will never marry any of them off other people are speculating that Mona Lisa will be appearing as a love interest for Raph.

So the fandom has become like this at the moment. :lol:

https://66.media.tumblr.com/05a9aba6c480a7a95b27a8259fdb5793/tumblr_inline_pgxelnkWPh1qmy671_540.jpg

[80gmrp]

Yeah, it isn't much to go on and a little bit of a stretch imo for people to assume anything "Gator" is automatically related to Leatherhead.

True: it certainly is an overanalytical stretch on some levels. I suppose it is wiser to just wait and see what happens.

[Leonardo2003]

Due to Andy's tweet a lot of people are speculating on different things

Me speculating the Turtles used to be human due to the clothes on the floor ect

Some people speculating on this Leatherhead thing.

Some people are speculating that Casey will be appearing soon because Mikey and Leo were playing that Air Hockey game.

Some people are speculating that Donnie will get injured and become Metalhead due to that Rabbit cutting the head off that metal Donnie statue

Some people are speculating that Usagi will be appearing and Raph will be afraid of him. Because of this.

https://66.media.tumblr.com/f1ff87727124ede720a975157a28eb2b/tumblr_pgxb62GXK51tazpve_540.jpg
https://66.media.tumblr.com/46cf7fc522cdd9e7874f734ab502ca8c/tumblr_pgxb63AA5O1tazpve_540.jpg
https://66.media.tumblr.com/1795714b0fc2241614046b107a499960/tumblr_pgxb63C52c1tazpve_540.jpg

Also due to Master Splinter saying he will never marry any of them off other people are speculating that Mona Lisa will be appearing as a love interest for Raph.

So the fandom has become like this at the moment. :lol:

https://66.media.tumblr.com/05a9aba6c480a7a95b27a8259fdb5793/tumblr_inline_pgxelnkWPh1qmy671_540.jpg


The air hockey table is called "carlynator" so I dont really understand the leatherhead connection.

[neatoman]

How about this:

He's just ****ing with people. It's a room full of **** and he realised he could troll people by starting a wild goose chase.

[80gmrp]

The air hockey table is called "carlynator" so I dont really understand the leatherhead connection.

Thanks for that notice. Admittedly, I didn't watch the episode for myself, so I can't confirm what it's titled, but I'll take your word for it.

And perhaps, neatoman. It certainly seems like there would be more specific clues given if it were to be serious.

[Vicky82]

There's a another theory going around, that Splinter was called Lou Jitsu who use to star in films as a martial artist. Splinter watches him on TV in Origami Tsunami.

https://66.media.tumblr.com/63220b8691062eb200a5c9ab6a3ee9b2/tumblr_inline_pgybffhNlf1u9drt1_540.png

Also is the voice cast list Eric Bauza voices Splinter and additional voices but the the only additional voice in that episode was Lou Jitsu.

https://66.media.tumblr.com/3575ee8e5ef2791ed37d6cf842b30c51/tumblr_pgzc0bLdvL1sn59ji_1280.jpg


Also there's pictures of him around the lair apparently.

[Hero]

Don't forget this classic screengrab I took :)
https://twitter.com/HeroKenFlatt/status/1046170510168592384

[Papenbrook]

Here's a new image(from one of the producers ..., I think).

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqysiz2U4AA9RO5.jpg:large (https://mobile.twitter.com/1023dve/status/1057409729746489344?p=v)

[sdp]

April x Donnie redux confirmed

[rickwj324]

I hope that they (the showrunners) won't rely on stereotypical tropes for April. (You know, the Sassy/Angry Black Woman and all that.)

Too late.... they've already done that! :(