Can you think of any design changes that will improve the characters?
 

If you could change the character designs, how would you change them and how would it improve the characters?

If anything, like the IDW turtles, I'd change the wraps/belts slightly over time just to show that time has passed. That's about it. I'm pretty happy with all the character designs.
Wouldn't mind a more traditional mask for Casey, but it's no biggie. It's cool that he's so unique.

I'd change the design for Casey (more traditional mask) and Slash (I don't like the tiny head.) But that's about it.

I'd change Karai's hair and makeup a bit XD

Yeah I like the Turtles fine but I don't like Karai's hair, I'd change that up a bit. Not exactly sure how. Maybe a moot point, now?

Give Rahzar chest armor like in the OT.

It would be interesting to see them with proper toes

Not really. I've been fine with pretty much all of the design changes so far.

I'd add something to show that time has passed. Maybe have the turtles, April, and Casey grow slightly? They are "teens" after all and teens do grow a lot during those years.

If I could, I'd change Karai's hair. The style I'm okay with...it's the color. I just don't like that dark/blonde thing going on with her.

I kinda wish Slash was a bit smaller. I never liked the "steroid" look with any character.

I'd change April's wardrobe more, but I know that's limited to the fact that this is a CG show.

They did have two toes in early production art for the Nick show.

I literally cannot believe the deal some people have made over whether they have two/three toes.

I'd like to see April in different outfits. While I can believe that Casey wears the same thing every day, April's a teenage girl. Maybe if she goes to Northampton we can see her in a shirt, jeans and cowboy boots. That would be fun.

Not much of anything... I was a little iffy on some of the sharper edges on the character models, but it works.

If anything, in terms of a character trait, not so much physical design, I think Casey is a bit stronger than he should be. Hockey player or not, when he and Raph first met up Raph really should have had an easier upper hand over him since the Turtles are typically a bit stronger than people and been training in ninjitsu for 15+ years. I mean if this was a big adult Casey vs this Raph that might be a different story since these Turtles are portrayed a bit more accurate in age in this one. But kid Casey, come on now... lol

I'm not a fan of the freakishly tall Splinter. It's just weird. I prefer a shorter Splinter.

Yeah, same here. He should be at least Donnie's height or slightly taller, but he is towering the turtles. That bugged me from the first ep.

Karai is fine imo. I'd make her hair longer just to accentuate more elegance and maturity for her.

http://i.imgur.com/t5TT4yp.jpg

And I think I'd change April's hairdo. Enough with Popeye's girlfriend hairstyle already, time to let it go. :D
A change of wardrobe is essential too.

http://i.imgur.com/JqjKYxp.jpg

I love tall Splinter and how he, as the father/leader of the family towers above all of his children. It physically represents power and authority imo.

Splinter has always been small, timid and seemed weak due to old age (OT, 2k3, movies) imo but 2k12 is so agile and fast, he has no problem against adversaries most of the time. And he has a flawed mindset of not leaving the sewers because of his fear of what happened to him in the past, whereas other Splinters just doesn't have any valid reason just letting his sons go out risking their lives to save the world whilst he sits in at home sipping tea and meditate.

So I think 2k12 Splinter is the strongest and the best Splinter version so far. :tgrin:

Kind of agree, I'd like to see April, Karai and Casey age over the course of the show.

Seeing them become adults and grow would be cool.

I'm fine with the designs, I think they look great.

I think the two-tone hair works for Karai; I wouldn't care if they changed the cut itself as long as they kept it punky - I feel that's her style. Ditto with the makeup - I feel if she's left the Foot she'd probably want to change her eye makeup, but I can't imagine her sporting the fresh-faced look that April has.

For the people who'd like to see Karai's look changed - what would you like to see it changed to?

I'm perfectly happy with the designs, specially Donnie, Mikey and April.

I'm fine with Karai's hair btw.

I'm along with the April changing wardrobe thing which we may see soon as more drastic changes occur (i.e. the turtles leaving the city or something) And had karai not just been kinda mutated it would have been interesting to see if she would have changed looks or apparel living around the sewers, but who knows maybe the mutation will change her "human" look somewhen.

Turtles and Splinter I'm fine with.

April needs an updated model. More detail, new outfit...

Casey needs a less cluttered makeover. The mask hasn't grown on me yet.

I will say, that I have hated almost every single villain mutant of the week design so far. The 'main' villains I'm okay with. Tiger Claw and Newtralizer looking the best. Spike I'm okay with, except for his mouth.

I really like Casey's mask. It's unique, like him.

LOVE Splinter. Definitely the best incarnation to date.

That shouldn't limit it in the slightest.

Maybe she'll dress up like Venus in future episodes? ;) j/k.
She'll definitely look different for a while now, since she's now :P

I'd like to see a sleeker less bulky armor on Shredder.

I've always found him just as sleek as the 80s Shredder.

I'm fine with 95% of the show but I would change Rat King. He was one of my faves in the Fred Wolf toon. Although he looks creepy enough, I'd just make him look like the original toy or something. Still being creepy lol

I'm actually fine with everything. Maybe, just maybe, make Raph a little more muscular in the biceps.

The turtles are fine too me...Well, maybe I'd give Don braces. I kid, I kid. I don't even pay the gap attention anymore. Don't think he needs it, but oh well.

Not a fan of Karai's design. Or character for that matter.

There are only two things I'd change. First, I'd give April, Casey, and Erma different outfits throughout the series. Second, I'd change Master Splinter's feet, make them look like rat paws and not hands.

I would like April to have the most drastic design changes. I don't want her to have freckles on her cheeks. I would also change her wardrobe into a more original outfit.

I agree with the people saying they'd like to see them age. For the turtles they'd grow taller, the wraps, bandages and belts would change and they'd gain few scars too. As someone said the teenage years are where the most change happens.

I'd also like to see the human characters like April, Karai and Casey have outfit changes now and again. It doesn't have to be every episode.

I think it would be funny if they did change one of the shorter Turtle heights, so we can see them going through that awkward stage. ( I had a friend, in once summer, shot up like 2 inches, and it was hilarious to see him always adjusting his way of walking up stairs or getting out of bed.

My only huge awful problem with the new series was the Kirby bat plot arc/cul de sac... But the only thing worse, in my opinion, was the Kirby bat design. Hideous, pointlessly hideous.

Now that Karai isn't with the Foot anymore, I'd change her Clothes and Hairstyle to reflect this.

Also, I also think the Characters should look older as the series goes on as well.

i would change a lot to donnies design. less drastically tall compared to the others, less egg shaped head, thicker nec. but i know none of this will happen, and it doesnt need to, just not a look i care for

as far as anyone else, aprils feet. those bother me so much. every other human has normal sized feet, casey, karai kriby, shredder. but april..... no when we saw her barefoot they were normal, but the boots she wears just make her feet look almost as big as the turtles

I like that Donnie's tall, but I never thought much about the shape of his head. Maybe it's egg-shaped because he's smart. An egghead is a term used for those who are intelligent.

Yes that's the point. No need to rely on stereotypes. I'd make Don less tall, get rid of the gap, make him and Mikey have a bit more muscle, and give them, like, cheeks instead of the round/oblong faces they have. I love Splinter's design. I'd make the humans less thin.

Until you pointed it out, I didn't even think anything of his egg shaped head. I didn't consciously notice until you said it.

I agree. Not a big fan of this Rat King. I'd like it more in line with previous versions. A shame, because he was always a favourite of mine.

Fishface is another one who's design I just don't like. I hope he gets a 2nd mutation.

Also, I gotta say I love Casey's new mask look.