The Official 2012-2013 Technodrome "Favorite Secondary Character" Poll & Discussion
 

As the title suggests, this is the official Technodrome 2012-2013 "Favorite Secondary Character" poll. So, Technodrome members, who is your favorite member of the supporting TMNT cast, and why?

For the secondary characters, I've listed who in my opinion are the most reasonable choices, in all TMNT media. Although when you dissect each individual TMNT platform (especially the OT, I would presume) you could go on & on with secondary characters. So for those people who prefer the obscure and do not find their character here, I have included the "Other" option.

I encourage discussion about why you prefer the character you have chosen. Please refrain from simply stating "My favorite secondary character is (insert name here)." Explain!

As for me, I'm voting Splinter. What's not to like about the sensei of the Turtles? Splinter has been a source of wisdom throughout every incarnation, the voice of reason & the guiding light of the Turtles. I undoubtedly favor movie 1 Splinter, although IDW's new take on Splinter is really growing on me. The mood and dialogue of the first Raphael/Splinter scene in movie 1 is timeless. Those words are truly meaningful.

So, who will it be?!

It's just so hard to decide among Baxter, the Shredder (shouldn't villains be in a separate category?), Leatherhead, and Professor Honeycutt.

Come to think of it, Splinter kind of has the edge for being the best father figure in all of fiction.

Rough....there are a lot of good secondary characters. I'd vote Usagi, but he's his own character from his own universe.

I'll probably go toss up between Casey and Splinter. The Dad and the Older Brother. I love that despite being groomed to murder a man, there is still a family dynamic in the TMNT, especially the 1st movie. The one line that sums it up is this:

Makes me get teary eyed every time.

As for Casey, I dunna know why, I just love the big galoot. Maybe it's Elias Kotaes' portrayal.

I debated that, but shied away from flooding the General Forums too much. ;)

I think, in the end, we're here for the Turtles. But the secondary characters help fuel interest, for sure.

Jester, yes I agree, movie 1 Splinter was the total package. He really had the best, perhaps most meaningful lines.

I dunno, man. Splinter helped me grow philosopcally, the Shredder inspired my taste in clothing (prossibly), and I just overall like Leatherhead, Baxter, and the Fugitoid for their striking personalities, and the same could be said of many others on the list. I think this one should be like a pick your top three.

And yeah, Kevin Clash is the best Splinter we've ever had. His lecture to Raphael and the campfire monologue are my absolute favourites.

Though I know the whole flick's dialogue by heart, I'm more proud of knowing all of Splinter's lines in particular, so I'm more prone to recite them than those from other parts.

Indeed. Multi-pick poll!

It's unanimous!

:fshifty:

I'm not opposed to a multi-option, but I fear I can't edit the poll once it's posted...at least I can't find any available option that enables such an edit.

My second choice would have been the Fugitoid, followed by the Rat King. I think as a Donatello fan it's hard not to like Fugitoid.

of course casey. too bad there's no bishop. i d definitely vote for that handsome devil if he's in the show this time.

Krang FTW!

I've always loved Splinter and Shredder, but Shredder is my favorite TMNT character. I always thought he looked really cool in every version, and think he's a great villain. I love his personality villain-wise, and he has some funny banter with Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady. I also love it when he impersonates Michelangelo when he freezes them:

"As Michelangelo would say, 'chill out dudes!"

I've always liked his voice actors as well (well more-so the voices, I don't know too much about the actors themselves), and made for one of the coolest villains in media history to me. Just the vibe he gives off I really enjoy watching him in the episodes, and have always loved his action figures.

Splinter has always reminded me of Master Yoda. Wise, natural teacher, old, and usually sought out for advice, but never afraid to do battle. I love seeing Splinter in action, and I actually like him and Shredder's characters just as much, if not more than the turtles.

splinter can be really bad ass in action but he can't do that too often now coz he's getting old.

Thanks for sharing your explanations, Bossk! Interesting that you favor Saki of all TMNT characters.

Not according to Nick's new show, judging from what we have read and seen of him.

Yeah, when I was really young and growing up with it, my favorite was Leonardo because he was a role model for me. x) Now I just favor Shredder for some reason. I'm actually somewhat surprised that Rocksteady/Bebop don't have any votes yet, I've always liked those two morons.

n ur point is....?

NICK'S SPLINTER WON'T BE OLD!

It's not like he's speaking in code.

but he is! he is an old man now!

Thank you sir, thank you.

C'mon, Mr.Turtle. Be reasonable.

Tough choice, I went with Casey. I agree with Jester about Usagi. I would have voted for him, but Casey is an original creation of the franchise.

~S~

so far casey wins.

I voted Leatherhead ^^ he's one of my favorites~

Yeah, I was assuming he'd be one of the top favorites. I personally don't care much for him, I think mainly because of his attitude in the Mirage comics, especially the issues directly before "City At War".

This was a rough one, but hey, I gotta go with Splinter. What can I say, I have a soft spot for the furry guy.

I voted for the mutants....For Mona Lisa’s sake
Second would have been Karai, she's awesome!
If the 80's Casey never existed, I would have said him :D

If I had to choose one, I'd go with Splinter. I really liked him in the first movie. :)

Obviously for me it's April O'Neil. Even though it seems like fans don't seem to respect her as much due to her either being a damsel, being just a "drawing", or just someone who has a run-of-the-mill job, there is a lot of depth in her even in the OT who actually is a vital help in a few battles and is a good role model in terms of being a good professional person and having good manners. Most importantly, she provides the human element in the action and in more recent adaptions, can be a valuable tool that shows someone who has a lot of guts, and Nickelodeon is trying to affirm that position.

Donnie,you do realize its like picking between your kids,right? Shredder is my answer becaise of the '87 cartoon and two movies.He is my favorite villian of all-time.He is fun,an in depth character,and threatening all the while!Plus I think of April,Splinter,and Shredder as the rest of the primary characters. My second choice would have gone to The Rat King.

so far casey wins. wait, raph is a turtle version of casey how come raph didn't get the more votes? i wonder who d win between the vote of raph n casey?

I had to vote for Casey. Of all the characters in comic books he is the one I think it would be easiest to emulate in real life. I love that he doesn't have some deeper seeded agenda for fighting crime, he just goes out and does it because he's bored and likes action films (granted I'm basing that off of "Me, Myself, and I").

Not a bad question, although I'd wager Raphael would win.

You do realize Raph isn't a choice in this poll right?

I really like April as well, but I don't like it when they turn her into the "warrior princess". I like the smart and resourseful April. I like for her curiosity to get her into trouble.... and her to become "a damsel".
I don't mind if over time she learns some self defince. That would be smart.... Fits her character well.... But she should NEVER be a match for the turtles!!!!:tgrumble:one arche comic I read did that.....

of course if as a main char he lost to a secondary char then tmnt can off the shelf already... but i never seen any post like that before... vote between raph n casey. neither do i see any vote between don n april. coz raph is a turtle version of casey, u kno, and don is a turtle version of male april.

Do you get tired of saying that???

casey got 6 votes, way to go bro! revenge for raph!

Imra
 

Imra should be in the poll.

Are you referring to the May East Saga?

saki got 3 votes too, i wonder how many votes bishop d got if he was there... i wonder who d got more votes, saki or bishop...

This was a tough call because I really adore the turtles' friends and Splinter. I also like the bad guys. Heh, I could probably rattle on about most characters on the list.

Who did I choose? Karai. I'm familiar with the 2k3 version. She's just so complicated and messed up and interesting and tragic and SO MANY THINGS. She gets a lot of fleck and that's partly why I took a shine to her. She's not bad but not good and ARGH. There are just so many parallels between her and Leo. I'm fully aware she does terrible things as well as good things but I can't hate her! I do want to shake her sometimes even though she's fictional.