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*newfan* · 02-01-2018, 05:34 AM

Ben did say to seth that he was proud to be taking the Katana from him....but may just have been figure of speech.
I wonder if once everyone's seen the designs today we will want a wild speculations thread ☺

*Candy Kappa* · 02-01-2018, 05:36 AM

Most people refer to Japanese swords as "katanas" or "samurai swords".

*Ninjinister* · 02-01-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Mikey's Yo-Yo flail is supposed to be a Kusari-Kundo?

okay then.

Yeah doesn't look like any kusari-fundo I've ever seen. Looks more like a stylized dai chui/meteor hammer.

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Most people refer to Japanese swords as "katanas" or "samurai swords".

The fact that Leo's swords have never traditionally been katana speaks volumes of this.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-01-2018, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

In the link that utromx provided:

Here are the designs for the characters.

Spoiler:

With the glasses...so Irma becomes April now? I'm fine with her being a black girl. She could be cool.

Their weapons are glowing/shiny, how lame tho.

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

but is April riding Donnie

APRITELLO LIVES ON!!!

*TigerClaw* · 02-01-2018, 06:24 AM

The new designs look good. but what's up with April's green baseball bat?

*CyberCubed* · 02-01-2018, 06:42 AM

April's design is rather forgettable, at least right now. Doesn't look distinct enough to be a lead female character design in a show. I'm not really concerned over it though.

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 02-01-2018, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

The new designs look good. but what's up with April's green baseball bat?

I ' m more concerned about the shape of Dons head

But honestly just awful, If this was the first exposure to the turtles it would never have taken off.

Gonna miss the 2012 versions all the more now.

*newfan* · 02-01-2018, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

April's design is rather forgettable, at least right now. Doesn't look distinct enough to be a lead female character design in a show. I'm not really concerned over it though.

She's going to be up staged by Karai ☺ just kidding., i dont count greatly on seeing her.

*neatoman* · 02-01-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Papenbrook

In the link that utromx provided:

Here are the designs for the characters.

Spoiler:

1. How many fries does Splinter guzzle down each day?
2. April looks a little too much like Moon Girl.
3. What's with the spirit baseball bat?
4. How big is Raph now?
5. And straight up fangs? Geez, we already know he's the tough guy.
6. Why does he use tonfa? Are sai the new controversial ninja weapon?
7. Speaking of the old controversial ninja weapon, the hell is Mike using a flail instead of nunchucks? I thought the world no longer gave a crap about nunchuck violence.
8. Also, why did he paint smiley facese on his kneepads?
9. Does Donny have armor over his shell? Isn't that kind of pointless?
10. Doctor Eggman's goggle hat, I'm not sure why that's a thing that keeps creeping into his design.
11. While I'm on the subject of design elements I don't really like but keep popping up, what's with the scalp covering? This is the third version to depict a few turtles like that and I don't get it. I don't know why I think it looks ugly, I just do.

Anyway, these are nitpicks. I like the actual art style and I suspect I'll either warm up to the designs eventually, or at least I won't have a problem living with it. I don't really have a problem with Leo's design and I guess most other characters will look fine as well. I just wanted to get the stuff that bugged me off my chest.

I'm sure kids will be fine with these designs.

Chabrendeki · 02-01-2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

The Nick design elements were 100% elective, a choice made by Santolouco which became the defacto look as a result of him becoming the default artist. If the series starts to resemble Rise, it would be because the lead penciller wanted it to.

Thank you, Powder, for the info! It's a relief! I had almost constructed a conspiracy upon that in my head...

D Piddy 1982 · 02-01-2018, 07:24 AM

Don't know if this maybe warrants its own thread, but one of my favourite artists, Corey Lewis posted this the other day, his take on the TMNT and what he proposed to Nick after being requested to come up with some concepts.

I'm guessing Nick asked several artists to provide concepts, so I'm hoping other artists might share their work also.

Corey states:
"In 2016 Nickelodeon asked for my take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They didn't use the concept I created, but I'm still proud of it!

My version of TMNT is "Post-Footpocalyptic", meaning the Foot Clan has taken over, under the dictatorship of Grand Ruler Krang.

Mutants are more commonplace in my TMNT world, so the Turtles themselves often go out into the streets.

April O'Neil is a guerrilla reporter not afraid to take knocks to reveal the truth!

Shredder takes the form of a more elemental evil. A mysterious dark cloud that emerges periodically, leaving a trail of cut-up debris in his path. Perhaps he's the spirit of a once defeated foe, bound for revenge...

Splinter was formerly a movie buff, as well as a martial artist, giving him a flair for the theatrical. The Turtles followed his hobby, and all take after certain movie types that they rather enjoy.

Some fun concepts for TMNT"

Obviously these are just initial concepts, I'm sure if this had been picked they would have then been worked on further by the Nick team.

Link:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/61449629/TMNT-Concept

Raptor86 · 02-01-2018, 08:05 AM

I see something of his design https://www.behance.net/gallery/6144...aracter-Design in these RISE turtles, like Mikey kneepads, Leo Sword and Donnie Tech-Backpack

*oldmanwinters* · 02-01-2018, 08:19 AM

I like 'em!

Splinter looks like the most severe departure because he reminds me of "sensei" characters from other shows and movies. But it'll be fun to see how the show develops.

DrReagan · 02-01-2018, 08:28 AM

I have to say, Looking at the image in SD I really didn't like the designs all to much. But once I found an very big HD copy over at EW and could look a lot closer, I actually find myself really liking the designs.

Oh, and for everyone who doesn't like the fact that Raph is so big. I actually kinda think it makes sense. I mean this Raph is a snapping turtle just like Slash. And Slash is big. So it wouldn't make much sense if Raph was thin and small like the others and then in comes Slash all three times his side.

Only way to make Raph smaller would basically be making him small for a Snapping Turtle. And really when you think of Raph you never think small.

NAG!!! · 02-01-2018, 08:28 AM

utromx · 02-01-2018, 08:30 AM

I’m more of a lurker and less of a poster from way back. But I stumbled across this article by accident the minute after it was posted. I was so disappointed I just had to share.

I think what’s bothering me is that it seems to be a reworking of the TMNT for “the kids” in a cash grabby kind of way. I wonder if it has something to do with playmates dwindleing toy sales since cartoons and toy sales are tied hand in hand.

Raptor86 · 02-01-2018, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utromx

I think what’s bothering me is that it seems to be a reworking of the TMNT for “the kids” in a cash grabby kind of way. I wonder if it has something to do with playmates dwindleing toy sales since cartoons and toy sales are tied hand in hand.

hasn't it always been so?

*RaphaelinSTL* · 02-01-2018, 08:47 AM

This just reeks of forgettable early-2000's to mid-2000's Saturday morning cartoons. Anyone remember "Loonatics Unleashed" when they tried to give funky designs and glowing energy to “hip” versions of the Looney Tunes?

Splinter is, by far, one of the worst offenders ... he looks like a parody version of Splinter from an episode of "Ren & Stimpy."

Okay fine ... they want to give the Turtles different looks by making them different species of Turtles, I can buy that ... but Raphael's size still bothers me. How in the hell is he supposed to be a ninja at that kind of size? It didn't make sense in the Bay Turtles and I doubt they'll put some logic into it here.

Overall ... it's a big ol' pile of blah.

*NinjaPug* · 02-01-2018, 08:56 AM

Weird that they would have EW show these images off hours before their FB event to reveal the same thing.

*plastroncafe* · 02-01-2018, 08:57 AM

I'm thinking still action shots aren't going to be truly indicative of how this is going to look animated, especially if they're taking nods from Samurai Jack.
In which case I'm reserving final judgment until we get a trailer.

Plus, spectacular voice acting can mask a multitude of sins.

The one design I'm the most critical of at the moment is Splinter, which is strangely fitting given that his 2012 design was the one I liked the least as well.
That the 2012 Splinter rapidly became my favorite incarnation of the character overall has me worrying a bit less about his new design.

So long as he doesn't become the farting sumo guy from the 2007 cartoon.
Then all bets are off.

02-01-2018, 05:36 AM	#2722
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Most people refer to Japanese swords as "katanas" or "samurai swords". __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-01-2018, 06:24 AM	#2725
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	The new designs look good. but what's up with April's green baseball bat? __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

02-01-2018, 07:24 AM	#2731
D Piddy 1982 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 712	Don't know if this maybe warrants its own thread, but one of my favourite artists, Corey Lewis posted this the other day, his take on the TMNT and what he proposed to Nick after being requested to come up with some concepts. I'm guessing Nick asked several artists to provide concepts, so I'm hoping other artists might share their work also. Corey states: "In 2016 Nickelodeon asked for my take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They didn't use the concept I created, but I'm still proud of it! My version of TMNT is "Post-Footpocalyptic", meaning the Foot Clan has taken over, under the dictatorship of Grand Ruler Krang. Mutants are more commonplace in my TMNT world, so the Turtles themselves often go out into the streets. April O'Neil is a guerrilla reporter not afraid to take knocks to reveal the truth! Shredder takes the form of a more elemental evil. A mysterious dark cloud that emerges periodically, leaving a trail of cut-up debris in his path. Perhaps he's the spirit of a once defeated foe, bound for revenge... Splinter was formerly a movie buff, as well as a martial artist, giving him a flair for the theatrical. The Turtles followed his hobby, and all take after certain movie types that they rather enjoy. Some fun concepts for TMNT" Obviously these are just initial concepts, I'm sure if this had been picked they would have then been worked on further by the Nick team. Link: https://www.behance.net/gallery/61449629/TMNT-Concept __________________ Twitter handle: @D_Piddy1982 " 'Hero Turtle' craze leads to duck deaths" BBC News 2001

02-01-2018, 08:05 AM	#2732
Raptor86 Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palermo, Italy Posts: 553	I see something of his design https://www.behance.net/gallery/6144...aracter-Design in these RISE turtles, like Mikey kneepads, Leo Sword and Donnie Tech-Backpack __________________ TMNTItalia

02-01-2018, 08:19 AM	#2733
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,496	I like 'em! Splinter looks like the most severe departure because he reminds me of "sensei" characters from other shows and movies. But it'll be fun to see how the show develops. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

02-01-2018, 05:34 AM	#2721
newfan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,393	Ben did say to seth that he was proud to be taking the Katana from him....but may just have been figure of speech. I wonder if once everyone's seen the designs today we will want a wild speculations thread ☺

02-01-2018, 06:42 AM	#2726
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,864	April's design is rather forgettable, at least right now. Doesn't look distinct enough to be a lead female character design in a show. I'm not really concerned over it though.

02-01-2018, 08:28 AM	#2734
DrReagan Mouser Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 12	I have to say, Looking at the image in SD I really didn't like the designs all to much. But once I found an very big HD copy over at EW and could look a lot closer, I actually find myself really liking the designs. Oh, and for everyone who doesn't like the fact that Raph is so big. I actually kinda think it makes sense. I mean this Raph is a snapping turtle just like Slash. And Slash is big. So it wouldn't make much sense if Raph was thin and small like the others and then in comes Slash all three times his side. Only way to make Raph smaller would basically be making him small for a Snapping Turtle. And really when you think of Raph you never think small.

02-01-2018, 08:28 AM	#2735
NAG!!! Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: sewer lair Posts: 31

02-01-2018, 08:30 AM	#2736
utromx Thug Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Fayetteville GA Posts: 93	I’m more of a lurker and less of a poster from way back. But I stumbled across this article by accident the minute after it was posted. I was so disappointed I just had to share. I think what’s bothering me is that it seems to be a reworking of the TMNT for “the kids” in a cash grabby kind of way. I wonder if it has something to do with playmates dwindleing toy sales since cartoons and toy sales are tied hand in hand.

02-01-2018, 08:47 AM	#2738
RaphaelinSTL Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,948	This just reeks of forgettable early-2000's to mid-2000's Saturday morning cartoons. Anyone remember "Loonatics Unleashed" when they tried to give funky designs and glowing energy to “hip” versions of the Looney Tunes? Splinter is, by far, one of the worst offenders ... he looks like a parody version of Splinter from an episode of "Ren & Stimpy." Okay fine ... they want to give the Turtles different looks by making them different species of Turtles, I can buy that ... but Raphael's size still bothers me. How in the hell is he supposed to be a ninja at that kind of size? It didn't make sense in the Bay Turtles and I doubt they'll put some logic into it here. Overall ... it's a big ol' pile of blah. __________________

02-01-2018, 08:56 AM	#2739
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Weird that they would have EW show these images off hours before their FB event to reveal the same thing.