Favorite character and why?

[Zelda]

Non-turtles count...

Does your favorite change depending on mood, as you've grown? Does it change for different incarnations of the TMNT?

My favorite started out as Raph--old series. He was silly in an edgy way ('or else I'm gonna get...::raises sai::....sarcastic on you...') but he could still fight quite awesomely. Then with the movies he was more angsty which I just looked at as development and him needing cuddles XD
And he was still amusing sometimes--though I never liked in TMNT3 where he destroys the boom box just so he can complain dramatically, he could've done something less..damaging to get the guy's attention.

I always had kind of a soft spot for Mikey, especially with the movies but I suppressed it ;_; because my brother liked him and I obviously couldn't have the same favorite turtle as him :P So I stuck with Raph.

Then I saw the new show and thought 'wooooow Raph is being a jerk....but Mikey's pretty funny' and rewatched the movies and thought 'wooow Raph is angsty....but Mikey's pretty awesome.' I tried to deny it some more but Mikey took over in a big way (WHERE DO I GET THAT PLUSH?!? Its only 6 inches big but he's smiling and I am in neeedddd ;____; ).
He's just so amusing and I've gotten so sick of the angstNdrama of real life x.x It's refreshing for someone to be like...yeah shiate happens, do what you can, and ENJOY THE REST OF THE TIME! He's also so sweet--he jokes around about being selfish etc (this room--mine. this room--also mine!) but when it comes down to it he's supporting the rest of the guys and not just taking care of his own. He's also soo ADD and I always end up with ADD people ;p

Though when I went back to the original series dvd, Raph is still my favorite there ;) Mikey seems to have jokes that just aren't as funny to me.. and it's more like "pizza! party! pizza! party! dude! yeah!" whereas in the new series his jokes have more background and depth, maybe just more detail.

And I like April in the old series and movies ;) She doesn't fight with the guys, but she offers them her apartment and doesn't shy away from anything else. It always bothered me that she faints because she's a news reporter she's had to have seen weird/gross stuff before and in general she's not a wimpy person. She's also really determined about getting what she wants when she wants it and knows how to use things to her advantage ('you know...she has her own office.... well she has her own corner office...she's also one of the highest paid field reporters in nyc...' ). With the new series April the fainting makes more sense but I don't like her character as much. It seems too obvious that she likes Casey and she seems a lot younger and generally more girly than strong woman with a personality-ish--though the working with Baxter was really cool.[/b]

[Ninja Turtl3 : RaphaeL]

raph is the shizznit the angry guy of the group is always the best has raph ever let anyone down when it came time to bust a sci in somones ass? NEVER raph is like the one man army
"hmm theres alot of people in there... RAPH, go get em"
"RAWWWWWR"

[KROW]

I don't really have an absolute favorite, but if I had to choose I would say:

--Favorite TMNT: Raph
--Favorite TMNT Ally: Casey
--Favorite Villain: Bebop

[Wingnut]

Don is my favorite TMNT hands down.

[cqb101]

Casey has always been my favorite character since I saw the first movie. I dunn why he was my favorite at the time, but now I like him because he's a vigilante who always tries to act tough but has a real soft side to him, and I think he's a real versatile character.

[GK Punk]

Casey has always been my favorite character since I saw the first movie. I dunn why he was my favorite at the time, but now I like him because he's a vigilante who always tries to act tough but has a real soft side to him, and I think he's a real versatile character.

Yeah the same goes for me. Other than that, Don and Raph are my two favorite TMNT.

[Jo Dawn]

Don. I can't into the whole specifics, mostly because I don't have enough time, lol!!

He always has been, and always has been my favorite. It's his personality, his traits... just HIM. And, the voices they have for him!! *swoons*

Now my second favorite, THAT'S changed. Way back when the old cartoon was on (boy, does that make me sound old or what? Hehe ;)) Leo was my least favorite, and Mikey was in the number two spot. These days, Leo is my number two turtle. Sneaky little ninja. Heh. :)

[JaffleMan]

Oddly enough my favourite TMNt characters have always been non-turtles. Even as a kid when I were to choose what figures I wanted, I'd always go for guys like Yusagi, Metalhead or Fugitoid. Come to think of it, the only turtle and 3rd figure I chose to get was Mikey (as he was my favourite of the 4 turtles as a kid) and I only got the rest cause my parents got them for me for christmas or a birthday or any other occasion where I didn't choose what i got.

But the biggest problem choosing a character is that they are all portrayed so differently in each continuity. So in order to save time for me choosing I'll list them as my favourites in what continuity they were represented in.

MIRAGE: Shredder hands down.
Vintage Toys: Scumbug/Slash/Antrax/Mutagen Man all equal
Old Skool Cartoon: Mikey/bebop/Rocksteady
New Toys: Shredder/Casey
New Cartoon: Casey (he's too much of a goon not to be the best)
Movies: Raph/Casey

But overall just after typing this Iv'e decided the winner is Casey. He's too cool in too many continuity's (asides the vintage toy and toon).

[Ryona]

For me, it's Leonardo.

The first time I saw TMNT on T.V. back in 1988, I liked Leo right off the bat (I'm not sure why). When I asked for a Leonardo action figure, I got Raphael by mistake. I still loved my action figure, and from there I got interested in Raphael. It didn't last long (1 year), and Michaelangelo became my fave character because he was just so wild and goofy (hey, I was a little kid, so that appealed to me). By the time the first movie was out, my interest moved to Donatello. Donatello was actually My favorite turtle for quite a long while (he always seemed to me as the most useful member out of the rest of the TMNT). I liked him because he's funny like Mikey, but not in such a goofy way; plus he can be serious like Leonardo (Raphael was pretty damn serious in the movies, but he always had such a pissy attitude wich was a real turn off). By the time I became 14 years old, Leonardo became my favorite character once more.
I admire Leonardo so much because he's so strong in so many ways.
Leonardo helped me (and is still helping me) To take things seriously and to strive for perfection. Due to Leonardo's persona and acomplishments, aswell as his attitude towards challanges, I've been able to fashion a very stronge spirit which helps me with life situations. His high interest in the Martial Arts is what fueld me with the passion to study Ninjutsu. I try to train as hard as him, but I'm not as strong as him Physicaly/Mentaly/Spiritualy yet.
In short, Leonardo is not only my favorite TMNT character, He's also a role model and an inspiration. :)

[chibi max]

When i had seen the first episode from the old TMNT i had drictly a curse on Leonardo. Don't know why but when i saw him dowing his stuff... aw man i can't exsplane it. i just can say that when i was litte i had a curse on him and still have the curse.

[Zelda]

I totally agree about the role-model thing.. Leo's always been in the background as a kind of 'you should do...' thing. He's got all the determination and honor. My parents (mostly the mother :P ) didn't like the TMNT because they 'fighted a lot' and that would be a 'bad influence' but really, the turtles are where I got my sense of morality, that you shouldn't fight unless you have to, that you have to practice to get better, the whole loyalty and forgiveness they have for each other, defending those who deserve it, etc.

[Buslady]

It's obvious.
Why?
Raph the angsty, anti-social angry guy. I love it on the outside he's this bad ass but inside he's a sweetheart. He'd prolly kill me for saying that too.
He's not 'perfect' like Leo wants to be, he's the most flawed of the guys-gets in trouble, jumps in without thinking, etc.etc...you all know.
If anyone cares:
what I think of the different Raphs:
Mirage: Of course I love the original, but I don't like what they're doing to him lately. It's a bit OTT.
Old Toon: Gimme a break. Ok so i liked him back then but now, he's totally OOC. I like the 'angry young man' style better.
Movie1: Love him number 1.
2: He's ok, still cute.
3: AHHHH THEY"RE FROGS!
TNM: interesting design, voice is ok...but they should thought out the show beter.
New toon: Raph's just plain awesome.

[cqb101]

Oh, and my favorite TMNT switches between Don and Leo.

[KROW]

Oh, and my favorite TMNT switches between Don and Leo.

Really? I thought you liked Raph because of his relationship with Casey.

[cqb101]

Oh, and my favorite TMNT switches between Don and Leo.

Really? I thought you liked Raph because of his relationship with Casey.

Nah, one hothead is enough. :wink:

[KROW]

Heh heh heh.
Not for me. :D

[cqb101]

If I HAD to rank my like for the turtles, it'd go like this:

Don
Leo
Mike
Raph

[Spitfire]

My favorite character is Leatherhead. Hes just so awesome! He kicks butt and he looks really cool. Plus i liked his voice in the toon :lol:

[KROW]

The new toon or the old toon? I liked his Cajun accent in the old toon better, myself.

"I gar-awn-tee!" :lol:

[Spitfire]

The new toon or the old toon? I liked his Cajun accent in the old toon better, myself.

"I gar-awn-tee!" :lol:
I havnt heard him in the new toon but I liked his old toon voice. The guy who did that voice also did the boat driver in Scooby Doo on Zombie island. I know that cajan accent anywhere!

[Jester]

my fave will always be raphie....he's funny and sarcasitc, dark and moody....and who doesn't love the sai??
my second turtle has changed....it used to be mikey cause he was goofy....but now it's donny...the movie don is awesome and the new toon don is just as great...in my opinion mikey's still to goofy but don's a good blend of humor and seriousness
Mikey comes in third and that goody goddy leonardo ranks last

[Savanti Romero]

Raph is my favorite, but I love the rest of the Turtles and characters too.

[Sakirules]

Leonardo is my favorite turtle. Because he is the best fighter of the group and that's why he is leader. He takes his skills seriously.

[raphael_is_cool]

Raphael

He's cool but crude, give him a break :P

[Savanti Romero]

Isn't the verse Rapheal is cool but rude?

[blue_angel99]

All the turtles are great but Leonardo has been my favorite since the movie one. He is so kindhearted and mature. A true hero. If I can find a guy just like Leo- minus the green skin and shell-, I'd marry him :tlove:

[Ninja Turtl3 : RaphaeL]

raph has always been my fav because he was the first toy i got the one where he talks after that i had to get all the toys and i did except like 7 i had pizza throwing action and the transforming ones i had em all i had the sewer play set i had like a box of turtles toys... then i lost em when we moved :( i felt sad then like 5 days ago i go to my friends he gives me like 4 turtles toys i felt so happy i got the leo that changes into a fire truck (sweet) well im off topic anyways... raph is G G G GOD LIKE!

[raphael_is_cool]

Isn't the verse Rapheal is cool but rude?

No. Check the official site if you don't trust me

Oh and I consider it more of a pre-chorus :P

[Zelda]

I always wondered about that line--I remember looking it up and finding 'crude but rude'...except...'cool but rude' makes so much more sense ^_~ crude AND rude would work, but using 'but' there is indicating that they're different/opposite/exceptions/etc but.. they're not o.o

And the last couple new show eps that I've watched reminded me of Raph's coolness... he may be a hothead, but he's always watching everyone's back and he flipped out when Leo got kidnapped in Notes from the Underground, and then 'Even you Mikey. Especially you.' was so sweet :D and he did come back and apologize for nearing squashing Mikey o.o; so he's not a COMPLETE jerk ehhh but still >_> More brave, less rage! But then we'd have a different turtle ;)

[Jarrah White]

Favourite TMNT- Venus de'Milo
Favourite TMNT ally- Have you get back to you on that one :embarass:
Favourite TMNT villian- The Shredder, human Shredder that is.

[Ninja Turtl3 : RaphaeL]

how can anyone like venus? no offence i dont think many people liked her but the thing that got me pissed of the most is how she tried to grip leos colour? whats wrong with that fool there is plenty other colours yellow/green/black/white anything but no she has to take light blue? wtf is that shizznit leo should have kiced her and told her to get her own stylez put her in her place.

[Donnie]

My favorite will always be Donatello.

[Powder]

My favorite will always be Donatello.

SUPER NECRO POST! :o

[Candy Kappa]

Return of the living dead threads

[Koi]

There is nothing wrong with bringing back an old thread, sheesh.

[oldmanwinters]

Return of the living dead threads

I'm impressed people can find some of these old threads, especially one as general in topic as this one that probably doesn't contain any key words that would make it popular on Google.

I try real hard to mine the archives for a topic before I start a new thread on anything. It's cool when we can revisit threads from 2004 and look at all the past forum members who posted here.

[raphfan84]

Well my favorite character would have to be Shredder. Why? Well that all depends on what were talking about as in the OT, Comic, or Movie's. I guess what really got me liking Shredder was the 1st movie. He was just so dark in the 1st movie and I actually got to see him and the turtles throw down and he actually got to kick a**, which from reading the 1st comic that's what he is suppose to do. But in the OT we never got to see that. But yeah I like ole tin face pretty good!:D

[Voidoid]

Why do you dudes $#!+ bricks if someone brings back an old thread? Is it against the rules or something? Geeze.

Favorite Tortuga is Mikey

Favorite non-tortuga is Shred-head

[technicalfoul]

I like how the one person who likes Venus is banned. Banned for liking Venus perhaps?

I actually don't mind her, and I hate how the fact that she wears blue is a reason people use to dislike her. That has nothing to do with the character. It would have been nice for her to have a different colour, but oh well. Besides, how was she supposed to know about Leo wearing blue anyway?

Also, she doesn't really qualify as a "TMNT". She wasn't ninja, and don't think they were teenage in Next Mutation.

[Voidoid]

I like how the one person who likes Venus is banned. Banned for liking Venus perhaps?

I actually don't mind her, and I hate how the fact that she wears blue is a reason people use to dislike her. That has nothing to do with the character. It would have been nice for her to have a different colour, but oh well. Besides, how was she supposed to know about Leo wearing blue anyway?

Also, she doesn't really qualify as a "TMNT". She wasn't ninja, and don't think they were teenage in Next Mutation.

Ha ha ha ha. I thought the same thing when I seen he was banned.

[raphfan84]

Why do you dudes $#!+ bricks if someone brings back an old thread? Is it against the rules or something? Geeze.

Favorite Tortuga is Mikey

Favorite non-tortuga is Shred-head

I agree. Stuff like this is what keep's the forum going, no one want's to talk about the same things over and over. Plus the new members may have not gotten to post a reply to some of the older threads.

[cryan]

Ok here's the run down for me:

Favorite TMNT- Raph
Favorite TMNT ally-casey Jones
Favorite one shot character-Mona Lisa
Favorite Villian-Shedder,who else

As in the Favorite quotes thread,Shredder had some great one liners.

[Powder]

I'm not sh!tting bricks, haha. Most forums frown on necro posting.

[nwafreak]

From the original toon would be krang for my fave! I like everything about him. He was very unique & cool.

[raphfan84]

Krang is def a very cool character. I thought he was hilarious in the OT, just his voice was so unique and something I had never heard before.:tgrin:

[technicalfoul]

Favourite turtle: Venus
Favourite ally: Mitsu
Favourite one shot character: Vanilla Ice
Favourite Villain: Tie between Walker from TMNT III and Wick from The Next Mutation

Let's see how fast I get banned ;)


Seriously though, I have a pretty hard time choosing favourites.

[Krang]

<-- My favorite character. :D

Why do you dudes $#!+ bricks if someone brings back an old thread? Is it against the rules or something? Geeze.
Nope, there's nothing wrong with that as long as the thread is still relevant.

I like how the one person who likes Venus is banned. Banned for liking Venus perhaps?
Funny coincidence, but in all seriousness, that's not how things work around here. He caused a lot of trouble in several different ways and was given plenty of chances before finally being banned.

[technicalfoul]

Funny coincidence, but in all seriousness, that's not how things work around here. He caused a lot of trouble in several different ways and was given plenty of chances before finally being banned.


I know I know, I was only joking. I wouldn't want to be part of a forum that would actually ban members for liking unpopular characters :P I assumed he was a troublemaker, but I had to point out the coincidence.

[raphfan84]

Lol, that is quit a coincident:lol:

[Avatar Yuffie]

My favorite Turtle is always Donatello.

Though I wasn't happy with the abuse 2K3 put him through: SAINW, got sick, turn into a Gamera later...

[Candy Kappa]

My favorite is Leonardo, I like the way he's portrayed. A leader striving for perfections, follower of bushido and have a strong code of honor. I like that he show flaws, being cocky or over confident in his own skills. And when he realizes his flaws he does what he have to do to roll with it, improve himself. Skilled swordsman, Kenjutsu; huge fan of that.

My second favorite is Donatello. I love the Bo staff, it's a weapon with awesome powers. And Don being the tech wizard, knowing his computers and vehicles.

Don is also my girlfriend favorite. Don and Razhar from the OT episode:)

[Jephael]

Here's a short list of some of my favorite characters from some of the genres I've enjoyed.

Classic cartoon: Zack the 5th Turtle
Archie comics: Mondo Gecko
First Movie: Michaelangelo
Secret of the Ooze: Keno
Third Movie: Donatello
Mirage comics: Renet
4Kids animated series (early seasons): Leatherhead
Fast Forward: Jammerhead

[Coola Yagami]

<-- My favorite character. :D


Nope, there's nothing wrong with that as long as the thread is still relevant.


Funny coincidence, but in all seriousness, that's not how things work around here. He caused a lot of trouble in several different ways and was given plenty of chances before finally being banned.

Liking Venus didn't help his popularity any :D

Hmm my fave from the old show was always Michealangelo. Least favorite.... lamers like Zack, the Neutrinos, Dregg, etc

[Voidoid]

Liking Venus didn't help his popularity any :D

Hmm my fave from the old show was always Michealangelo. Least favorite.... lamers like Zack, the Neutrinos, Dregg, etc

Hey! the neutrinos were hip, daddy-o!

[Koi]

Hey! the neutrinos were hip, daddy-o!

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