Nick choosing Season 5 characters of the original cartoon to revive?
 

I just realized something, about how many of the characters reintroduced in the Nick series that aren't from Mirage or highly popular like Bebop/Rocksteady all originated in Season 5 of the original cartoon:

Mondo Gecko, Mutagen Man, Muckman/Joe eyeball, and Chrome Dome all debuted in Season 5 of the original cartoon. Now all 5 are in the Nick series or will be in Season 3.

This makes me wonder if Groundchuck and Dirtbag are coming next, as they debuted in the Season 5 finale. Also of note is that Wingnut/Screwloose debuted in Season 5 of the original toon as well. Does anyone find it interesting?

It's almost as if Ciro bought the Season 5 DVD of the original cartoon and decided to bring back every major character introduced in it. We have Mondo Gecko, Mutagen Man, Muckman, and Chrome Dome...all we need next are Groundchuck and Dirtbag and Wingnut/Screwloose.

I think it's a coincidence that they were from the same season & that it's just a matter of picking characters whose toys & design were favored & memorable to kids who grew up on the 'toon.

^ Pretty much this.

I find it really interesting what you designate as popular characters.

Mondo Gecko, Muckman and Mutagen Man were iconic. Not just because "I" liked them but because there designs were memorable. It's most likely that Ciro and the other writers thought so, hence why they are bringing them back. It most likely also has more to do with their toy designs than a coincidence that they all debuted in Season 5.

Ciro obviously loves monster designs. I don't find it surprising at all that he would bring back Mutagen Man and Muckman. Or even Wyrm and Scumbug for that matter.

I'd find it more surprising if he brought back a character that was at the end of the Turtle's popularity like KIng Lionheart or Halfcourt.

I fully expected Mondo Gecko, the Frogs and even Mona Lisa. It was just a matter of when. And I can't wait to see their interpretations.

I would also like to see characters like Jaguar, Dreadmon, Ray Filet, & Ninjara to show up.

I would love to see Jagwar, Dreadmon, Man Ray, Ninjara, Cudley the Cowlick, Stump & Sling, Null etc but I have a feeling in this incarnation it's not going to happen.

Seeing Jagwar and Dreadmon in animated form and possibly action figures would be a dream come true.

Ciro, prove me wrong. NOW, that would be a surprise.....

The only problem is, Jagwar and Dreadmon are not really Mutants.

Yeah, that's one of the things I loved about Archie as a kid, and still do as an adult. That they had anthropomorphic animals that weren't created with Mutagen. Jagwar, Dreadmon, Leatherhead, Wingnut & Screwloose, Ace Duck, Katmandu, Al'Falqua, Warrior Dragon and even Slash.

Also, Ninjara, Not a mutant either.

it would be cool to see the future turtles arc from Archie in the nick show.

Oh, It would be cool to see Armaggon in the Nick series too.

Man, reminiscing about Archie makes me to re-read it. I loved that Universe and it's characters.

If any part of Archie is ever adapted into 2012 or any other incarnation, I don't think I could properly express my joy.

I kinda wonder if some of the revived mutants form the 87 series we're big sellers in the old toy line and playmates is pushing for the show to use them.