How do you feel about the Nick generation of TMNT so far?
 

We're almost a full year into the IDW comic series now, we're starting to get lots of solid info and screens from the cartoon, and we've seen the new Playmates toyline.

Considering this is the third official relaunch of the TMNT franchise, how do you feel so far? Do you think it will be as successful as the first generation? As the 4kids/Volume 4/4th movie generation?

I love the IDW book, and I'm very excited for the Nicktoon. They've got some great talent behind that. I'm very very worried about the upcoming movie though... that might suck.

Popularity? It'll easily be more popular than the 4kids era. IDW's already doing better than Mirage did in those days, plus Nickelodeon will bring way more exposure than the FoxBox ever did.

But nothing will ever be as big as TMNT was in the late 80's/early 90's again. Impossible.

Agreed. I think Paramount's publicity machine is far more efficient than its predecessor.

I have high hopes for a great new era of Turtles. I better not be disappointed in the long run.

* I enjoy the high caliber of writing but am concerned about where the stories in the IDW TMNT are ultimately going.

* I already had no interest in the Nick TMNT cartoon but after seeing the presentation in San Diego last year, I had significantly even less interest afterward.

* No interest in toys. Admittedly the Nick-era toys look pretty cool for children's toys, though a little misleadingly dark.

It's bland, as per the Nickelodeon formula. Even the theme song is "meh".

Since when did we get a theme song?

I'm sure given how critical us fans are, that no matter what happens, it's still new TMNT. Whether it lasts only one season or ten, it still seems pretty encouraging at this point. Remember, us G1 fans, while are still very targetable for the IDW comic and classics line, aren't really the main target audience for the Nick Toon. Nick is a big media empire and as long as Eastman, Mark Freedman, Playmates, and others keep the ball rolling will bring a whole new incarnation for most everyone to enjoy. Pokemon, Power Rangers, Transformers, and even My Little Pony, all with a similar franchise history to TMNT, are still going fine. This was also part of the reason why I joined this forum, not only to reflect on the past but to embrace the present and future.

Nick already said new episodes are committed through 2015, which means at least 3 seasons. I suspect it'll go on longer than that though, so I am not concerned. I figure at least a 5-7 season run is expected, especially if Playmates wants the toy line around for a while and Nick wants to make back its $60 million + production on the new show/advertising.

i voted for the first option of course :D

I'll never understand fans like you, which is probably a good thing

You matter so much.

There hasn't really been much of the Nick era to enjoy other than the comics, so it's hard to saw how I feel about it. I'm hoping for good things though. Probably won't buy the toys for the new cartoon though (they look ok, but not something I'd buy), definately gonna buy the classic turtles.

I read my friends copy of the first volume of the IDW series and I was really disappointed by it. I thought it was played too safe as a first volume, with a few references to the original sources for long time fans to be happy about, but those are just distractions really. And I felt like the art was unfinished? Like they just colored in the artists storyboard. To be fair, it's just the first volume, so I'll give it another chance when there's more to read.

I'm looking forward to the new figures and cartoon mostly because it's all new. I wasn't into the 2K3 series, but I think this new show will be more my speed. And the toys look fantastic!

Overall I love everything. I do feel the series is in safe hands. The IDW book could use a lot of work, but it could be so much worse. The art is amazing at least, so that's where it gets its credit. I absolutely adore the style of the new show and the toys are awesome. Can't wait for it.

I'm beginning too. Andrew's a big boy and doesn't watch TMNT cartoons and collect TMNT toys... it's his prerogative. The toys and series are meant for kids, and Andrew is an adult.

Like the IDW comic, it at least has me hooked on the month-to-month for the time being and I'm excited about the new series more and more, especially hearing who is doing voices aside from the main cast.

Nevermind. *hides the flux capacitor* :embarass:

A large chunk of DC and Marvel comic fans never watch the cartoons based on Batman, Spiderman, etc. So it is understandable.

I guess the only reason the TMNT franchise isn't like that is because here, most of us STARTED with the cartoons and then went to the comics, so we have a sense of fondness for them.

The 4kids series also went above and beyond expectations, especially when it was airing for the first time and we didn't know what to expect. The fact that it was the first time the Turtles had, "come back" also helped matters.

With the Nick show, the majority of us are now in our mid/late 20's, and this is the third relaunch, so some people may feel like they've finally gotten too old to be watching the shows.

You know, kind of hard to judge something without actually seeing it. So yeah...can't say much about it or give an opinion on it...but I am openly against the idea of April being a teenager for this version since I like the "big sister" role for her, but if it works, more power to them. I'm starting to feel old now. I'm turning 31 this year. lol

Overall, I am very happy.

IMO, IDW is killing it. From the story and art side, I'm loving the ongoing series. I'm glad they are releasing the older Mirage stuff in beautful hardovers too. I'm also very happy Kevin is so involved again with his creations.

With the new show, I can't say much, because I haven't seen it. But I do LOVE the designs that they went with and the voice cast is going to be pretty amazing. The animation is most likely gonna be smooth as a baby's bottom and will look great when they (hopefully) release the seasons on Blu-Ray.

The new toy line has also got me really pumped up. The main Nick line mostly. I have some nitpicks but overall I will buy most of the stuff they release. I like the ''classic'' figures and will buy them, but I'm not really ''excited'' to get them. I dunno, they just don't do much for me.

But yeah, it's a great time to be a turtles fan.

Like a lot of comic shows for kids (Teen Titans, The Brave and the Bold, etc.), I really like them but I didn't watch them religiously when they were initially airing. Same goes for 2k3. I doubt I'll catch every episode of the new TMNT as it happens, but I still am super excited for it just because I think it has a lot of potential amongst kids.

The comics, on the other hand, are something I've been following religiously since they started again. I'm liking just about everything about them. I'm even re-collecting the old stuff as it comes out and I'm not really the type to own things several times over.

The toys won't be something I collect a lot of, but I might pick up something here or there if I have the extra money lying around. I'll probably pick up the first wave of the Classics just because Playmates is promising more cool stuff from that line if the first does well. Hopefully they don't pull a NECA and keep their end of the bargain.

Ultimately, I hope to see at least one decent video game out of all of this.

THIS. Though, 2007's TMNT The Video Game didn't really dissapoint me. I thought it was pretty darn fun.

lots of adults are looking forward to the toys... or at least this one is...

i agree with this- i am excited to see what the cartoon has to offer, but doubt i will be watching it religiously...

and as for IDW... goes without saying that it has rocked :)

I'm cautiously optimistic, at least for now. The IDW series I'm starting to really like (especially after issue #7), even though, my expectations were somewhat low. (In fairness, I have low expectations for anything made past 2010.) I'm quite curious about the new animated series and what direction they'll go in. If I don't care for it, I got plenty of other venues to go with, instead (OT, 2003, Mirage).

Not so much for the toys, as I have other priorities between OT DVDs and other essential DVDs. However, I do like the designs, and we'll see whenever they expand with other characters.

For me, it's a little too soon to judge everything properly. I'll find out, soon enough.

I don't mean to say that we didn't get anything good out of the last generation of TMNT games. We did! I just hope we get something good this time, too.

Its awesome to (nearly) have them back!

All Ive really seen of the new incarnation so far is the toys and the promo shots of the turtles.

Cant say I like the three toes (change for the sake of change?) or Splinter being a badger but Ill live with it.

I need to watch it first.

All of this "I can't judge it yet" stuff is silly. The thread title says SO FAR. You don't have to see the show to have an opinion on the character designs & overall feel. Just share your expectations based on what we've been shown. :)

I take it you haven't seen this yet.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/att...2&d=1330734319

That damn Playmates toy doesn't begin to do him justice.

You would be right there, I hadnt seen that!

Much better :)

Toywise I think Ill skip the stuff from the new show but Ill definitely be getting as much of the classics stuff as possible.

You know my expectations for the Nick show have recently gone through the roof.

I was expecting it not to be as good as the 4kids series, and maybe a bit too kiddie, but it does seem like they're taking this series seriously.

I like the comic book so far, and I'm looking forward to the TMNT cartoon. I haven't been watching many new cartoons lately, so I want to give TMNT a shot.

I agree that the Nick toon has more potential for success than the 2003 cartoon, based on the marketing power of Nickelodeon.

I wasn't sure of the new designs at first, but I must say they look amazing in action figure form.

Ithink the show is gonna suck, but the toys are awesome and IDW is bada$$

That's the spirit!!!!

The show is gonna be way better than that comic book. Believe it.

Why the hate on IDW? The pacing may be off but its no worse than Volume 2 and 4's odd pacing.

Except for the fact that it's an OT circlejerk, but that's a whole 'nother topic.

While I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion it is kind of ironic that both your avatar and signature are from art from a show that you think is "going to suck" :trazz:

He's 12, don't mind the lack of logic.

So far I've been enjoying the IDW comics. I can't say whether or not I'll like the cartoon until it actually airs, though I want to give it a fair shot.

Third official relaunch??? You mean fourth - New Mutation - as much as people would desire to have it not counting - did indeed happen once, shows, toys and all.

QFT! The Next Mutation/Image period was not a fun one for me. Though it could be said that it wrapped up the First era while the second relaunch and then after Next Mutation was canceled the First era was over.

As for the poll. Its too early to punch in one of the options. There things I like and things I don't like. Its just as time passed how much likes will there be weighing against the dislikes. So far its about even overall for me. I have a feeling it will not match my love of the first relaunch but I will appreciate it overall.