why do you think TMNT became a cult phenomenon? - Page 2

*miru* · 07-30-2013, 02:44 PM

Probably the quality of it all.

pingclang · 07-31-2013, 10:08 AM

I think the success of the comics came from the fact that it was so different from anything out there, and people really liked what the first issue did. From there we've got a group of characters who could be fighting a clan of ninja or dukeing it out in an alien battle arena or storming some keep in a fantasy setting all within the first 10 issues. Then transfer it to the cartoon realm and kid it down some and you can literally do anything with the characters. All my talking aside, versatility. You can do anything with them and it works.

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 08-02-2013, 02:27 AM

People have been asking that forever.
Why are they still around?
What makes them so popular almost 30 years later?
There is a reason why this is still going and other shows, like Street Sharks or Wild West Cowboys of Moo Mesa are dead and (mostly) forgotten.

I dont think anyone really knows.
Ya, it stands on it's own as far as being unique. But is that really it?
I think it taps into something in all of us. That's why we grew up on it, that's why we fondly remember it and that's why we continue to talk about it and care about it. We're still blowing hard earned money just to get the toys we are too old to be playing with!

I love it for many reasons and I can list most of them if wanted.
I can tell you why it's important to me when I was a kid and how important it is with new views as an adult.

I dont think there will be a time in our lives where the Turtles will no longer be around. The Nick show will make sure of that. I could see it lasting longer than 4Kids and maybe pushing the mark the original series reached. And after that? I think there will continue to be new movies and new cartoons.

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Originally Posted by pingclang

You can do anything with them and it works.

For better or for worse, yes.
They have tried it many ways already haha

pingclang · 08-02-2013, 06:28 AM

I just hope that if the new series does go on as long as the OT, that the writers will continue to put out good material and not reach a point where they just get tired of it and slack like so many other long-lived shows.

And I may have spoken a bit too strongly, they have tried a lot and not all of it was gold. Next Mutation...ouch.

FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza · 08-02-2013, 12:29 PM

Coming Out Of Their Shells? lol

I think, in general, the Turtles are being handled better than ever. The comics are solid, and I was very surprised by the Nick cartoon.
I never really saw the 2003 show and I never liked the art style for it but what I get from being on this site is that it's kinda the redheaded stepchild of the Turtle animated shows.

The original lasted forever because it had high ratings but none of the episodes really connected unless it was a story split into parts. There would be a general timeline of events, like if a character is introduced in a previous episodes so now the Turtles know who that is in a reoccurring role but otherwise they are standalone.
This is what the Nick show is doing differently. On the whole they seem to be standalone (I have only seen the first DVD) but there is a quality over the episodes. They seem to flow better and they seem to all lead to something bigger. The challenge is to continue telling engaging stories. I would hope the writers would know better than to continue the show if they have no ideas how to continue on, But I have trust that the show is in good hands thus far.

pingclang · 08-03-2013, 02:26 AM

You're definitely right. I think that right now is one of the best times ever to be a Turtles fan. Great comics, a great new series and a movie that we're all curious about. Nick is really blowng it out of the water and I agree, it's gonna be around a while, for sure.

*Zulithe* · 08-03-2013, 02:37 AM

There are many good reasons, but one that should not be overlooked is the huge obsession with ninjas that started taking place in the west in the late 70s/early 80s. Kickstarted by Bruce Lee and similar stars in the early part of the 70s, and who's death probably gave even more exposure and interest to the phenomenon. There were a number of high profile ninja/martial arts films at that time (karate kid in 1984 and many many others) just as the first TMNT issues were being created and published.

It was truly a product of its time and probably enjoyed enhanced success as a result.

07-30-2013, 02:44 PM	#21
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	Probably the quality of it all. __________________ Proud Digimon nut.

07-31-2013, 10:08 AM	#22
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	I think the success of the comics came from the fact that it was so different from anything out there, and people really liked what the first issue did. From there we've got a group of characters who could be fighting a clan of ninja or dukeing it out in an alien battle arena or storming some keep in a fantasy setting all within the first 10 issues. Then transfer it to the cartoon realm and kid it down some and you can literally do anything with the characters. All my talking aside, versatility. You can do anything with them and it works.

08-02-2013, 06:28 AM	#24
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	I just hope that if the new series does go on as long as the OT, that the writers will continue to put out good material and not reach a point where they just get tired of it and slack like so many other long-lived shows. And I may have spoken a bit too strongly, they have tried a lot and not all of it was gold. Next Mutation...ouch.

08-02-2013, 12:29 PM	#25
FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,229	Coming Out Of Their Shells? lol I think, in general, the Turtles are being handled better than ever. The comics are solid, and I was very surprised by the Nick cartoon. I never really saw the 2003 show and I never liked the art style for it but what I get from being on this site is that it's kinda the redheaded stepchild of the Turtle animated shows. The original lasted forever because it had high ratings but none of the episodes really connected unless it was a story split into parts. There would be a general timeline of events, like if a character is introduced in a previous episodes so now the Turtles know who that is in a reoccurring role but otherwise they are standalone. This is what the Nick show is doing differently. On the whole they seem to be standalone (I have only seen the first DVD) but there is a quality over the episodes. They seem to flow better and they seem to all lead to something bigger. The challenge is to continue telling engaging stories. I would hope the writers would know better than to continue the show if they have no ideas how to continue on, But I have trust that the show is in good hands thus far.

08-03-2013, 02:26 AM	#26
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	You're definitely right. I think that right now is one of the best times ever to be a Turtles fan. Great comics, a great new series and a movie that we're all curious about. Nick is really blowng it out of the water and I agree, it's gonna be around a while, for sure.

08-03-2013, 02:37 AM	#27
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	There are many good reasons, but one that should not be overlooked is the huge obsession with ninjas that started taking place in the west in the late 70s/early 80s. Kickstarted by Bruce Lee and similar stars in the early part of the 70s, and who's death probably gave even more exposure and interest to the phenomenon. There were a number of high profile ninja/martial arts films at that time (karate kid in 1984 and many many others) just as the first TMNT issues were being created and published. It was truly a product of its time and probably enjoyed enhanced success as a result.