New guy here

JohnnyAngel77 · 03-18-2013, 04:15 AM

Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums.

I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great.

After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went.

The next morning was trash day. I was outside waiting on the bus and I waited till my mom left. I ran over to the trash to try and dig them all out but it was too late. My bus was coming down the street. I remember crying all the way to school. I hated my stepmom and she always treated me like crap. I could go on but that's probably enough for now, lol.

So yeah, TMNT has always been one of my favorite things, even with all the heartbreak that came along with it as a child with crappy parents. Now my boys (11, 8, and 6) love TMNT too and have all the movies, we watch the Nick cartoon together, and they have a good collection of figures. I have the 4 6" classics and am waiting for the release of wave 2 with Bebop and Rocksteady.

Anyways, sorry for the long drawn out dramatic intro. Just wanted to stress how big a deal TMNT were for me growing up. Glad to see it back in the mainstream and see kids getting to enjoy it just like we did as kids. Hope to make some new friends and do some turtle talk.

Turtle Power!!!

*gobo* · 03-18-2013, 05:14 AM

Hi! I thought evil stepmothers were only true in fairy tales. Sorry you had to live through that.

JohnnyAngel77 · 03-18-2013, 05:30 AM

Well, thank you. Luckily, I went to go live with my Granny at the age of 11. So I didn't have to deal with it too much longer after all that.

**Jester** · 03-18-2013, 05:51 AM

I take it she read this:

and this:

Welcome! BTW, my wife was born in OKC.

~~mrmaczaps~~ · 03-18-2013, 07:48 AM

Welcome to the drome.

*Luzmagica* · 03-18-2013, 07:59 AM

Welcome to the Drome!

Never too late to enjoy and be happy!....

Im so glad to hear you and your kids are enjoying together the new wave !!!!!

Keep in mind the best moments only!!!!

*Slade* · 03-18-2013, 09:44 AM

Wow that really sucks. I hate to hear that. Are you planning on trying to pick up any of the old playmate toys? Welcome to the Drome as well.

Jay $tarkiller · 03-18-2013, 12:11 PM

Welcome to the drome, buddy

It's the best place to relive all your golden childhood memories or in your case forget about your cruel stepmom & get right back into Turtlemania! Have lots of fun!

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-18-2013, 12:13 PM

Cool story, man. Hope you enjoy the forums!

*Icebot* · 03-18-2013, 02:48 PM

Welcome aboard! I'm sure you'll love it here!

*Mzx10484* · 03-18-2013, 03:07 PM

Hey yo !! Turtle Power !! Welcome !!

*Roland* · 03-18-2013, 03:21 PM

Welcome to the drome JohnnyAngel77!

LH · 03-18-2013, 03:49 PM

Welcome my friend to the forums! That's too bad about your stuff.. It's cool that you and your kids are enjoying the turtles now though! Hope you like it here!

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 03-18-2013, 04:39 PM

JohnnyAngel77, happy to have you here at the Drome.

JohnnyAngel77 · 03-18-2013, 05:40 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome all. Seems like a great place with lots of good people. I think I'll enjoy my stay.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-18-2013, 11:17 PM

welcome to the Drome!

*Redeemer* · 03-19-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyAngel77

Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums.

I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great.

After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went.

Turtle Power!!!

Definately Dark days

But way to get your boys into them!!!!lol welcome to the drome!!!!

CMIK3 · 03-19-2013, 10:27 PM

As a recent new member, I can say with assurance everyone here is very welcoming. Good to have you aboard!

*zkarlette* · 03-19-2013, 10:47 PM

Hello and Welcome to the Drome! I hope you like it here!

*pannoni1* · 03-20-2013, 07:53 PM

That part of the world tends to have many fuddy duddies, and its just the same as hating current trends, but I'm glad you told me your story. I remember being about 10 and being punished three times in a single day by my parents, and the ripples still linger on. Welcome to the ultimate TMNT fan community!

03-18-2013, 04:15 AM	#1
JohnnyAngel77 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 30	New guy here Hey everybody! I've been a lurker off and on for a year or so and finally decided to join up. This looked to be the best TMNT site out there with forums. I got into TMNT back in '89 (I was 9) when I first saw the toys on the pegs at TRU. I fell in love right away and grabbed Leo and Bebop (gifts from my Grandmother). The downside was my evil stepmom was convinced they were "satanic" and within days, they were in the trash. So, next trip to my Granny's, I explained what happened and she took me back to TRU and I got Don and Rocksteady. I learned my lesson and left them at my Granny's so they would be there next time I came over. Each trip, I ended up getting a new figure, it was great. After about 6 months or so (and my parents seeing them when they would pick me up, and not seeming to care anymore), I decided to take them home. I got in trouble that week at school, and guess what?? In the trash they all went. The next morning was trash day. I was outside waiting on the bus and I waited till my mom left. I ran over to the trash to try and dig them all out but it was too late. My bus was coming down the street. I remember crying all the way to school. I hated my stepmom and she always treated me like crap. I could go on but that's probably enough for now, lol. So yeah, TMNT has always been one of my favorite things, even with all the heartbreak that came along with it as a child with crappy parents. Now my boys (11, 8, and 6) love TMNT too and have all the movies, we watch the Nick cartoon together, and they have a good collection of figures. I have the 4 6" classics and am waiting for the release of wave 2 with Bebop and Rocksteady. Anyways, sorry for the long drawn out dramatic intro. Just wanted to stress how big a deal TMNT were for me growing up. Glad to see it back in the mainstream and see kids getting to enjoy it just like we did as kids. Hope to make some new friends and do some turtle talk. Turtle Power!!!

03-18-2013, 05:14 AM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Hi! I thought evil stepmothers were only true in fairy tales. Sorry you had to live through that. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

03-18-2013, 05:51 AM	#4
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I take it she read this: and this: Welcome! BTW, my wife was born in OKC. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-18-2013, 07:59 AM	#6
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	Welcome to the Drome! Never too late to enjoy and be happy!.... Im so glad to hear you and your kids are enjoying together the new wave !!!!! Keep in mind the best moments only!!!! __________________

03-18-2013, 09:44 AM	#7
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	Wow that really sucks. I hate to hear that. Are you planning on trying to pick up any of the old playmate toys? Welcome to the Drome as well. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

03-18-2013, 05:30 AM	#3
JohnnyAngel77 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 30	Well, thank you. Luckily, I went to go live with my Granny at the age of 11. So I didn't have to deal with it too much longer after all that.

03-18-2013, 07:48 AM	#5
~~mrmaczaps~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 2,619	Welcome to the drome.

03-18-2013, 12:11 PM	#8
Jay $tarkiller Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 915	Welcome to the drome, buddy It's the best place to relive all your golden childhood memories or in your case forget about your cruel stepmom & get right back into Turtlemania! Have lots of fun! __________________

03-18-2013, 12:13 PM	#9
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	Cool story, man. Hope you enjoy the forums!

03-18-2013, 02:48 PM	#10
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03-18-2013, 03:07 PM	#11
Mzx10484 WEM Super Starfinder 200 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 2,085	Hey yo !! Turtle Power !! Welcome !!

03-18-2013, 03:21 PM	#12
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03-18-2013, 03:49 PM	#13
LH Leatherhead Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,705	Welcome my friend to the forums! That's too bad about your stuff.. It's cool that you and your kids are enjoying the turtles now though! Hope you like it here!

03-18-2013, 04:39 PM	#14
Kunoichi_Haruko A shell of a good hit! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 1,685	JohnnyAngel77, happy to have you here at the Drome. __________________

03-18-2013, 05:40 PM	#15
JohnnyAngel77 Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: OKC Posts: 30	Thank you for the warm welcome all. Seems like a great place with lots of good people. I think I'll enjoy my stay.

03-18-2013, 11:17 PM	#16
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03-19-2013, 10:27 PM	#18
CMIK3 Thug Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 74	As a recent new member, I can say with assurance everyone here is very welcoming. Good to have you aboard!

03-19-2013, 10:47 PM	#19
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03-20-2013, 07:53 PM	#20
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	That part of the world tends to have many fuddy duddies, and its just the same as hating current trends, but I'm glad you told me your story. I remember being about 10 and being punished three times in a single day by my parents, and the ripples still linger on. Welcome to the ultimate TMNT fan community! __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!