Who's attending the NYC gallabunga?

*Powder* · 04-03-2009, 02:31 AM

Hey, if you intend on going to the TMNT 25th anniversery "gallabunga" thursday, april 23rd in NYC drop a line! I'll be there with bells one! (not literally of course!) Anyway, aside from the somewhat odd and dissapointing email "hint" I have some concerns about the upcoming event. Being that this is a celebration based off of its's 25th year of existence I'm hopeful it bears more then imagery for us fans from the turtles past. Myself personally, I'm at the point of obsession (according to family and friends) and yet I really can't really get into the new series, never could. The first season was very true to the comics but thereafter following the same pattern the original movies did, became more goofy. I completely understand that the franchise had ultimately been geared for children and still is, but here's my thoughts: I assume most of the people going to this event (by free will not by being brought by parents) are at least 16 or older and expect things aimed towards the turtles we grew up with as opposed to what they've morphed into now. I've seen alot of footage on youtube and such which portrays it to be merely a choreographed dance with cheesy costumes and perhaps free pizza. I'm game nonetheless, but I'd want to meet Peter Laird, buy new merchandise, comics, and participate in things of relevance to what the turtles were not what they are. Anyone worried that its going to be a little too kiddy?

Cowabunga Kiefer · 04-03-2009, 07:45 AM

Yeah, it may be a little. But hey, you're in one of the biggest cities in the world, and being a part of something you love. This is basically a second chance to be a kid again in an odd sort of way. Besides, if the Galabunga flops, you always can party in New York, and have a good time anyway. It's a vacation, dude!!!

thebrownranger · 04-03-2009, 09:09 AM

I live so close! But I wish they'd pick a better date than the 23rd

I've got college break from April 5-13, dammit! Hey Powder, if you really are going, do you think you can take a video or something of the sort?

~~Vegita-San~~ · 04-03-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm going to try. It all depends on transportation, how long they wait till the record breaking attempt is announced, and what the weather is like. assuming it's all out doors.

*Cipher* · 04-03-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

The first season was very true to the comics but thereafter following the same pattern the original movies did, became more goofy. I completely understand that the franchise had ultimately been geared for children and still is

This isn't really related to the topic, but you're completely wrong there. The show uses comic storylines throughout the second season, and although seasons three and four use mostly original plots, they're actually the darkest parts of the series.

prophecy718 · 04-10-2009, 06:39 PM

where exactly will it be? I'll be attending but I need to know where...i checked the official site, but they're not specific

*Whitewolf89* · 04-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Wish I could, but unfortunately, I live in Missouri, and money's tight right now. I'm hoping to be able to go to the one in St. Louis in June, but probably won't be able to go to IT, either, drat my lousy luuck!

Cowabunga Kiefer · 04-11-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitewolf89

Wish I could, but unfortunately, I live in Missouri, and money's tight right now. I'm hoping to be able to go to the one in St. Louis in June, but probably won't be able to go to IT, either, drat my lousy luuck!

Easy. Make some sacrifices with your budget for the next month, and you should at least be closer to covering the expenses.

*Whitewolf89* · 04-15-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Kiefer

Easy. Make some sacrifices with your budget for the next month, and you should at least be closer to covering the expenses.

Easier said than done, unfortunately. We have to get our van fixed next month, and that's going to take every penny that we have beyond what we pay on our regular bills, PLUS the second stimulous payment that we'll be getting. It's the motor, and we ALL know how expensive that THOSE things can be to fix or replace. So...no Gallabunga for me, unfortunagely.

Canadian Turtle · 04-15-2009, 08:35 PM

As always I'm all over it! Watch for the guy with the camera... although there will be more than one of us .

Ralphmacchio · 04-20-2009, 01:13 PM

I just posted something about this in another thread. My friend works at a pr firm that deals with the Ninja Turtles properties and she was telling me about it. I guess its four small women inside the costumes lol. But, I think I'll be there, free pizza is nice.

~~Vegita-San~~ · 04-20-2009, 01:23 PM

Do they change each time? I could have sworn I heard a guys voice say 'Excuse me' at the comic Con......

Anyway, they can't be that small, only a tad bit shorter than I am

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Archon_Turtle · 04-22-2009, 03:08 AM

If anyone would like to cover this event for GoGreenMachine, I would happily post your coverage. I unfortunately can only afford the NY trip once a year for comic con

Canadian Turtle · 04-22-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

If anyone would like to cover this event for GoGreenMachine, I would happily post your coverage. I unfortunately can only afford the NY trip once a year for comic con

Hey thanks for asking me dude... you prick!

I'm there and will be involved.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-22-2009, 11:14 PM

*waves fist* i'd sure lik to go to that, but i'm in so much debt that i couldn't even afford a bus ticket to go down to it from Canada

Archon_Turtle · 04-23-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian Turtle

Hey thanks for asking me dude... you prick!

I'm there and will be involved.

Well you're certainly welcome to, I just figured you'd want to keep your coverage for the doc. But if you want to post some stuff for GGM then by all means

NYShell · 04-23-2009, 04:40 PM

i wanna go so badly, wat time do they light the Empire State green?

Cowabunga Kiefer · 04-23-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by donnyt2u

i wanna go so badly, wat time do they light the Empire State green?

I think headlines say it should be all day, but I just hope local news stations around the country provide at least a picture, or mention something about it being green!

NYShell · 04-23-2009, 04:45 PM

like wat other people wer saying b4, i hope this isn't 2 kiddy, even if it is aimed 4 a younger crowd also...

TMNT4kids · 04-23-2009, 09:49 PM

I just got in. It was really cold but really awesome to see the movie with such an amazing crowd.

04-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#1
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	Who's attending the NYC gallabunga? Hey, if you intend on going to the TMNT 25th anniversery "gallabunga" thursday, april 23rd in NYC drop a line! I'll be there with bells one! (not literally of course!) Anyway, aside from the somewhat odd and dissapointing email "hint" I have some concerns about the upcoming event. Being that this is a celebration based off of its's 25th year of existence I'm hopeful it bears more then imagery for us fans from the turtles past. Myself personally, I'm at the point of obsession (according to family and friends) and yet I really can't really get into the new series, never could. The first season was very true to the comics but thereafter following the same pattern the original movies did, became more goofy. I completely understand that the franchise had ultimately been geared for children and still is, but here's my thoughts: I assume most of the people going to this event (by free will not by being brought by parents) are at least 16 or older and expect things aimed towards the turtles we grew up with as opposed to what they've morphed into now. I've seen alot of footage on youtube and such which portrays it to be merely a choreographed dance with cheesy costumes and perhaps free pizza. I'm game nonetheless, but I'd want to meet Peter Laird, buy new merchandise, comics, and participate in things of relevance to what the turtles were not what they are. Anyone worried that its going to be a little too kiddy?

04-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	I live so close! But I wish they'd pick a better date than the 23rd I've got college break from April 5-13, dammit! Hey Powder, if you really are going, do you think you can take a video or something of the sort? __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

04-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#7
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Wish I could, but unfortunately, I live in Missouri, and money's tight right now. I'm hoping to be able to go to the one in St. Louis in June, but probably won't be able to go to IT, either, drat my lousy luuck! __________________ Brother against brother...........

04-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#10
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	As always I'm all over it! Watch for the guy with the camera... although there will be more than one of us . __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

04-22-2009, 11:14 PM	#15
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	waves fist i'd sure lik to go to that, but i'm in so much debt that i couldn't even afford a bus ticket to go down to it from Canada __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

04-03-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
Cowabunga Kiefer Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Born in Nashville, now I live in NYC. No TMNT sightings yet... Posts: 303	Yeah, it may be a little. But hey, you're in one of the biggest cities in the world, and being a part of something you love. This is basically a second chance to be a kid again in an odd sort of way. Besides, if the Galabunga flops, you always can party in New York, and have a good time anyway. It's a vacation, dude!!!

04-03-2009, 01:55 PM	#4
~~Vegita-San~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,089	I'm going to try. It all depends on transportation, how long they wait till the record breaking attempt is announced, and what the weather is like. assuming it's all out doors.

04-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#6
prophecy718 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 312	where exactly will it be? I'll be attending but I need to know where...i checked the official site, but they're not specific

04-20-2009, 01:13 PM	#11
Ralphmacchio Thug Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 83	I just posted something about this in another thread. My friend works at a pr firm that deals with the Ninja Turtles properties and she was telling me about it. I guess its four small women inside the costumes lol. But, I think I'll be there, free pizza is nice.

04-20-2009, 01:23 PM	#12
~~Vegita-San~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,089	Do they change each time? I could have sworn I heard a guys voice say 'Excuse me' at the comic Con...... Anyway, they can't be that small, only a tad bit shorter than I am ...

04-22-2009, 03:08 AM	#13
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	If anyone would like to cover this event for GoGreenMachine, I would happily post your coverage. I unfortunately can only afford the NY trip once a year for comic con

04-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#17
NYShell Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY - Dallas, TX Posts: 581	i wanna go so badly, wat time do they light the Empire State green? __________________ "All fathers care for their sons." ** LOOKING FOR 2016 SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES EXCLUSIVE TMNT STATUES (LEO, MIKE, RAPH) **

04-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#19
NYShell Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY - Dallas, TX Posts: 581	like wat other people wer saying b4, i hope this isn't 2 kiddy, even if it is aimed 4 a younger crowd also... __________________ "All fathers care for their sons." ** LOOKING FOR 2016 SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES EXCLUSIVE TMNT STATUES (LEO, MIKE, RAPH) **

04-23-2009, 09:49 PM	#20
TMNT4kids Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 258	I just got in. It was really cold but really awesome to see the movie with such an amazing crowd.