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*DrSpengler* · 03-31-2004, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Personally I'm of the opinion that MOST of the early Image stable were hacks. Just a bunch of arrogant pencillers trying to start their own comic book company, producing pin-up books with word balloons slapped on em to pass for a "story", and they couldn't even ship THAT on time. I especially always hated Spawn. It looked like Todd McFarlane took all his old Spider-Man art, drew chains and a cape on it, and created a new character. I don't understand why everyone thinks the guy's so damn talented. "Wow, his Spider-Man was amazing! He drew his eyes bigger! He contorted him into all these cool swinging poses where it looks like Spidey's trying to sniff his own butt!" Sorry, I'll pass, thanks.

So yeah I was not surprised at all that the Image TMNT book stunk like a senior citizen's bedpan.

It's true, early Spawn was garbage. But the story and art got noticeably better after McFarlane left the book to his crew. It's currently very interesting and more like the excellent HBO tv series.

As far as all of Image being hacks goes, ever read The Maxx by Sam Kieth? One of the most unique and involved books I've ever read. My personal favorite comic book.

Raphael's Sardonic wit · 04-01-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TetsuDeinonychus

(1996-1999) Image Comics: TMNT Volume #3

Eastman and Laird stopped making the comics and let this no-talent-hack at Image named Erik Larson take over for a few years. He kinda screwed everything up so Laird decided to reject his changes in Volume #4. Larson's been a whining crying baby about it ever since!

Basically, Raph loses an Eye, Don dies and comes cack as a cyborg, Splinter turns into an insane mutant bat, Leo loses an arm. But, on the plus side Mike got a girl and Raph became the new Shredder and led the foot clan. This stands as the most f**k*d-up TMNT series EVER!
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/image/image.htm

I've not read this or anything, but i think the idea is kinda cool. Obviously not so cool that it should have been the official story continuation - glad the maker's overwrote it/ignored it, but it sounds cool in a sort of alternate vision or parralell universe type of way. Strangely, cos of the risks taken by this volume it could even be seen as a collectors item in a sort of "look how Crazy the Turtles get!". Also, from that link, i'd actually dare to say that i think the artwork is cool too (and i'm not saying that just cos the Spawn people were involved) - i genuienly think that from the preview pics i've seen.

FloorOfATaxiCab · 05-02-2004, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthRaphael

OK Guys and Gals. The new TMNT has created a lot of traffic and newbies to thetechnodrome.com.

This is the Official FAQ Thread
We will try and answer common questions here.
I'll add to this post as people post new information.

1) Krang, Bebop, Rocksteady, and the Technodrome are not in the new cartoon, nor will they ever be.
2) There is no Channel 6 News, no Vernon, no Irma, Burne Thompson, etc. April O'Neil is not a news reporter in the new series.
3) There will also be no Zach, Neutrinos, or Rock Soldiers in the new series.
4) In the original comic put out by Mirage, all four turtles wear RED bandanas.
5) If you downloaded a TMNT episode online and you get only audio when playing it, download and install the latest DivX codec.

Websites to check out:
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/
http://www.foxbox.tv/tmnt/
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/html/faq.htm

I am new here, but I've read that this original post may not be true now? I just want to know if this has been brought up, and debunked yet?

If you don't want to know anymore, then don't click the link that follows this statement. Again though, I just got here and read the initial post, and was wondering if this has been posted already...

http://www.tvtome.com/NinjaTurtles/season3.html

EDIT: Didn't notice it was an April Fools joke, lol. Ya tend to take those things more seriously when you read articles from MAY 1st, as opposed to April 1st.

**Machias Banshee** · 05-02-2004, 07:54 PM

That was an april fool's joke...

Zelda · 06-17-2004, 06:11 PM

Why is it TCRI instead of TGRI as the movie has it? Does it stand for something different? Is it no longer an acronym? I haven't seen all the episodes of the new series yet so maybe it's explained there, or in the comic... ^_^;

**GK Punk** · 06-20-2004, 04:17 AM

it was originally TCRI, but chagned to TGRI for the movie.
In the new series, they went back to the TCRI name.

*KROW* · 06-21-2004, 10:43 PM

And THAT was a good thing, I'll agree.

Zelda · 06-25-2004, 08:13 AM

Doesn't matter either way to me.... does it mean anything different?

TheRATKING · 06-25-2004, 08:21 AM

techno cosmic research institute and in the movie techno globle research institute man i dont know if i spelled anything rite

*KROW* · 06-25-2004, 03:06 PM

Don't worry, KING, as long as it is legible. I understand you fine.

*Zachatello00* · 07-13-2004, 01:05 PM

Here's one that's been answered quite a bit lately:
Why does Mikey use a grappling hook in the latter seasons of the original show and not at all in the Next Mutation?

Because censors decided that the nunchucks were too violent for a kids TV show. They always edited them out in the UK. Why they've decided to stick with them for the new show, I am not sure, but am glad about it.

Why was the UK version called Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles?

As with Nunchucks, the word "ninja" was considered inappropriate for kids Tv.

*Buslady* · 07-14-2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zachatello00

Here's one that's been answered quite a bit lately:
Why does Mikey use a grappling hook in the latter seasons of the original show and not at all in the Next Mutation?

Because censors decided that the nunchucks were too violent for a kids TV show. They always edited them out in the UK. Why they've decided to stick with them for the new show, I am not sure, but am glad about it.

Why was the UK version called Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles?

As with Nunchucks, the word "ninja" was considered inappropriate for kids Tv.

And he supposedly used tonfa in TNM.

jestergoblin · 07-16-2004, 12:44 AM

The reason they switched Mikey's nunchakus into a grappling hook was that when children pretended to be the turtles, it was easy to make nunchakus. However, not many children know how to actually use them.

The nunchaku is capable of generating 800 pounds per square inch of pressure, more than enough to break a human bone. Children often attempted to mimic Mikey's movements and ended up hurting themselves or others.

About Leo's katanas, it is much harder for a child to make a real sword than to take two pieces of wood and some rope or chain to make a nunchaku. On top of that, many children understand the concept of "sharp" being "dangerous."

The weapon was not removed from the American shows because of the gang connection (like in Europe) but because of the simplicity of a child being able to hurt himself.

I believe that European viewers complained about getting censored and cut versions of the show, so to kill two birds with one stone the animators just switched Mikey's weapon to the grappling hook and they did not have to worry about the storyline suffering from miscuts.

About The Next Mutation, Mikey did not use the Tonfa to get around censors but because easier to make it look like you know how to use a tonfa than a nunchaku. The show did not have the same budget as the movies so they were not able to get people who actually knew how to use nunchakus for fight scenes.

*Zachatello00* · 07-22-2004, 10:17 AM

Here's one we've seen a lot of flame wars start over. I emailed Dan Berger to find out whether or not the Next Mutation followed the movie timeline. Here's what he had to say:

Howdy Zach,

> Several fellow TMNT fans and I were curious as to whether or not the
> Next Mutation was supposed to have followed the movie story line. I
> thought that it was, given that the subway set was used and the
> remarks Shredder made about Splinter's ear being sliced, but was just
> curious on what was official on that.

The effort was made to use elements from past TMNT projects to give the
show a sense of history amidst all the new developments.

Thanks for writing!

Cheers!
Dan Berger
Mirage Studios' Official Web Dude
http://www.ninjaturtles.com

*KROW* · 07-22-2004, 07:40 PM

You know, I may have said this before and I'm sure nobody ever cared to consider it. I like to think that TNM was an alternate storyline. A "What If" type of show. I didn't consider it part of continuity at all. I even joked once that the entire series was the turtles' shot at a reality series.

Well, that's just my opinion.

08-21-2004, 06:45 PM

Amen to that, KROW! I totally agree with you.

*Sage Ninja* · 05-14-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

The reason they switched Mikey's nunchakus into a grappling hook was that when children pretended to be the turtles, it was easy to make nunchakus. However, not many children know how to actually use them.

The nunchaku is capable of generating 800 pounds per square inch of pressure, more than enough to break a human bone. Children often attempted to mimic Mikey's movements and ended up hurting themselves or others.

About Leo's katanas, it is much harder for a child to make a real sword than to take two pieces of wood and some rope or chain to make a nunchaku. On top of that, many children understand the concept of "sharp" being "dangerous."

The weapon was not removed from the American shows because of the gang connection (like in Europe) but because of the simplicity of a child being able to hurt himself.

I believe that European viewers complained about getting censored and cut versions of the show, so to kill two birds with one stone the animators just switched Mikey's weapon to the grappling hook and they did not have to worry about the storyline suffering from miscuts.

About The Next Mutation, Mikey did not use the Tonfa to get around censors but because easier to make it look like you know how to use a tonfa than a nunchaku. The show did not have the same budget as the movies so they were not able to get people who actually knew how to use nunchakus for fight scenes.

so why wasn't Donatello's boa staff replaced as well in the USA. I mean I would think that finding a long stick and beating the hell out of your playmates while pretending to be the turtles would be a lot eaisioer to do than make nunchukes?

And the tonfa sticks that Michaelangelo had in the TNM really made me happy for some reason. I thought they where way better than a crappy grappling hook. I was so pissed when with the grappling hook. Is that even really a weapon at all. I don't even remember how he used them and how efective they where.

raphaelprime · 05-24-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

I was so pissed when with the grappling hook. Is that even really a weapon at all. I don't even remember how he used them and how efective they where.

not really, but its more of a ninja accessory than a trash can which they used quite a bit. and he just took it and threw it at the bad guys and lassoed them and they were just as effective as using the trash cans, lmao(yes most of this is in a sarcastic tone lol)

Ringman · 03-30-2006, 05:48 PM

You know I think the idea of a live action TMNT tv show really wasn't too bad of an idea. They just tried to take it in a totally stupid direction. And doing moves with nunchaku isn't all that difficult, (well at least to make it look good) you can have a fairly decent set of moves that work well for a tv show (with takes and what not) in a few months training, especially if you've worked with other weapons before. Now before I get flamed. I'm not saying using Nunchaku is EASY, I'm just saying that to use it for some flashy little moves here and there accompanied with the normal editing of a tv show, wouldn't be that difficult to make seem believable.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 02-24-2007, 06:55 PM

I hated the removings of the nunchakus in the TMNT cartoon. All the TMNT used grappling hooks, so Michaelangelo stopped using his personal weapon. From season 3/season 4, he seldom used the nunchakus and from season 5 (i think) they were removed.

06-17-2004, 06:11 PM	#65
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	Why is it TCRI instead of TGRI as the movie has it? Does it stand for something different? Is it no longer an acronym? I haven't seen all the episodes of the new series yet so maybe it's explained there, or in the comic... ^_^; __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

06-21-2004, 10:43 PM	#67
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	And THAT was a good thing, I'll agree. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

06-25-2004, 08:13 AM	#68
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	Doesn't matter either way to me.... does it mean anything different? __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

06-25-2004, 08:21 AM	#69
TheRATKING Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 679	techno cosmic research institute and in the movie techno globle research institute man i dont know if i spelled anything rite __________________ "The riddle is yours... that which can sustain you is within your reach... but not yet within your grasp" R.K. issue 55 vol. 1

06-25-2004, 03:06 PM	#70
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Don't worry, KING, as long as it is legible. I understand you fine. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

05-02-2004, 07:54 PM	#64
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	That was an april fool's joke...

06-20-2004, 04:17 AM	#66
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	it was originally TCRI, but chagned to TGRI for the movie. In the new series, they went back to the TCRI name.

07-13-2004, 01:05 PM	#71
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	Here's one that's been answered quite a bit lately: Why does Mikey use a grappling hook in the latter seasons of the original show and not at all in the Next Mutation? Because censors decided that the nunchucks were too violent for a kids TV show. They always edited them out in the UK. Why they've decided to stick with them for the new show, I am not sure, but am glad about it. Why was the UK version called Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles? As with Nunchucks, the word "ninja" was considered inappropriate for kids Tv. __________________ "You're still news!"

07-16-2004, 12:44 AM	#73
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,466	The reason they switched Mikey's nunchakus into a grappling hook was that when children pretended to be the turtles, it was easy to make nunchakus. However, not many children know how to actually use them. The nunchaku is capable of generating 800 pounds per square inch of pressure, more than enough to break a human bone. Children often attempted to mimic Mikey's movements and ended up hurting themselves or others. About Leo's katanas, it is much harder for a child to make a real sword than to take two pieces of wood and some rope or chain to make a nunchaku. On top of that, many children understand the concept of "sharp" being "dangerous." The weapon was not removed from the American shows because of the gang connection (like in Europe) but because of the simplicity of a child being able to hurt himself. I believe that European viewers complained about getting censored and cut versions of the show, so to kill two birds with one stone the animators just switched Mikey's weapon to the grappling hook and they did not have to worry about the storyline suffering from miscuts. About The Next Mutation, Mikey did not use the Tonfa to get around censors but because easier to make it look like you know how to use a tonfa than a nunchaku. The show did not have the same budget as the movies so they were not able to get people who actually knew how to use nunchakus for fight scenes.

07-22-2004, 10:17 AM	#74
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	Here's one we've seen a lot of flame wars start over. I emailed Dan Berger to find out whether or not the Next Mutation followed the movie timeline. Here's what he had to say: Howdy Zach, > Several fellow TMNT fans and I were curious as to whether or not the > Next Mutation was supposed to have followed the movie story line. I > thought that it was, given that the subway set was used and the > remarks Shredder made about Splinter's ear being sliced, but was just > curious on what was official on that. The effort was made to use elements from past TMNT projects to give the show a sense of history amidst all the new developments. Thanks for writing! Cheers! Dan Berger Mirage Studios' Official Web Dude http://www.ninjaturtles.com __________________ "You're still news!"

07-22-2004, 07:40 PM	#75
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	You know, I may have said this before and I'm sure nobody ever cared to consider it. I like to think that TNM was an alternate storyline. A "What If" type of show. I didn't consider it part of continuity at all. I even joked once that the entire series was the turtles' shot at a reality series. Well, that's just my opinion. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

08-21-2004, 06:45 PM	#76
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	Amen to that, KROW! I totally agree with you.

03-30-2006, 05:48 PM	#79
Ringman New Recruit Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	You know I think the idea of a live action TMNT tv show really wasn't too bad of an idea. They just tried to take it in a totally stupid direction. And doing moves with nunchaku isn't all that difficult, (well at least to make it look good) you can have a fairly decent set of moves that work well for a tv show (with takes and what not) in a few months training, especially if you've worked with other weapons before. Now before I get flamed. I'm not saying using Nunchaku is EASY, I'm just saying that to use it for some flashy little moves here and there accompanied with the normal editing of a tv show, wouldn't be that difficult to make seem believable.

02-24-2007, 06:55 PM	#80
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	grappling hooks I hated the removings of the nunchakus in the TMNT cartoon. All the TMNT used grappling hooks, so Michaelangelo stopped using his personal weapon. From season 3/season 4, he seldom used the nunchakus and from season 5 (i think) they were removed.