First Official Nick TMNT Preview Art! - Page 2

*Powder* · 03-06-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There's still no real indication if the designs of the show look like that.

Hence the word "Speculation" in the title, bucko.

Anyway, I do have one fear about this.
It almost looks like the designs were made so that the toy molds wouldn't necessarily have to be changed from that of TMNT.

*Kendamu* · 03-06-2011, 10:10 PM

TinEye says nothing in regards to the image from the article. I'm gonna do more research, but I like what I see so far. The Kusarigama bit is disappointing the part of me who wants Mike to keep his 'chucks, but at the same time I'm kinda diggin' that now he has a legit Ninja weapon and not a weapon from Okinawa.

*sdp* · 03-06-2011, 10:14 PM

Well the WSJ doesn't just post fan art right? I mean I know big blogs and sites like the Gawker network and other big movie sites have posted fan art before but this is the WSJ I don't think I've ever seen non-official images from them.

*CyberCubed* · 03-06-2011, 10:14 PM

I'm also not keen on the bandages the Turtles seem to have wrapped around their wrists and legs.

What's that about?

*sdp* · 03-06-2011, 10:18 PM

Most fighters bandage up, its to protect their bones/limbs/wrists/thumbs.

FearlessLeader · 03-06-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I'm also not keen on the bandages the Turtles seem to have wrapped around their wrists and legs.

What's that about?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand/wrist_wraps

*Ninjinister* · 03-06-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reira

Now I am no weapons expert so anyone with more knowledge then myself please feel free to correct me but it looks like he has a Kama is in left hand, I believe that is the small scythe blade hanging down below his right knee. Attached to it is a chain to make it a Kaginawa???

Maybe??

Kaginawa don't have chains, brah.

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I'm also not keen on the bandages the Turtles seem to have wrapped around their wrists and legs.

What's that about?

Those're wraps. They're commonly used by brawlers/boxers/nak muay for cushioning.

*CyberCubed* · 03-06-2011, 10:23 PM

Are nunchucks still banned in Europe? I thought we were done with this issue.

*Kendamu* · 03-06-2011, 10:34 PM

They're still illegal in certain states such as California, where Nick's animation studio is.

*sdp* · 03-06-2011, 10:36 PM

I was pretty sure they weren't anymore but that may be the word Ninja... I guess they are still considered dangerous and Nick didn't want to take any chances?

How do you guys feel about Mikey without nunchucks even if this image is fake? Like I said I hate it since that is not his weapon however a kusarigama is just badass.

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

They're still illegal in certain states such as California, where Nick's animation studio is.

Well most weapons are illegal to carry around, when I took weapons class we were told that a cane was the only thing you could carry around and use as a weapon since everything else was illegal. but that doesn't mean they can't be portrayed in animation or even live action shows.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-06-2011, 10:43 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing Mikey mesh together both Nunchucks and a ranged weapon (vestiges of the infamous grappling hook!).

*sdp* · 03-06-2011, 10:45 PM

I wouldn't have minded the grappling hook as much in the OT if it wasn't for the fact that every turtle had the same grappling hook. They should have at least given him something unique for him. I did like that at least they showed Mikey using his chucks and the grappling hook during a few episodes before switching into only grappling hooks, at least there was a transition instead of just randomly using a grappling hook out of nowhere. My personal in-universe reason is that for the type of adventures the OT turtles had a grappling hook was more helpful and counting he already mastered the chucks he decided to master the grappling hook.

**Jester** · 03-06-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

I wouldn't have minded the grappling hook as much in the OT if it wasn't for the fact that every turtle had the same grappling hook. They should have at least given him something unique for him.

Like Tonfa.....

*Donnie* · 03-06-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I kinda dig it. It is somewhat close to the TMNT designs at first glance, but still better than them... I could dig the hand-wraps too.
I like the fact that they want to "stress their martial-arts combat abilities", maybe we'll have some rad fight scenes akin to the first season of 2k3.

I couldn't agree more. These designs are truly awesome. I love the width of the belts, and the movie-era design.

I know this is just speculation, but man, I really hope that this is the new look. I am a big fan of those hand-wraps. This is so much better than what I expected...

I could see how people would be annoyed if Mikey lacked his chucks. Let's hope that's not the case, I doubt it.

Thanks for this, Powder! *Anticipation is high*...

*Kendamu* · 03-06-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

I was pretty sure they weren't anymore but that may be the word Ninja... I guess they are still considered dangerous and Nick didn't want to take any chances?

How do you guys feel about Mikey without nunchucks even if this image is fake? Like I said I hate it since that is not his weapon however a kusarigama is just badass.

Well most weapons are illegal to carry around, when I took weapons class we were told that a cane was the only thing you could carry around and use as a weapon since everything else was illegal. but that doesn't mean they can't be portrayed in animation or even live action shows.

No, I mean that in California they're illegal to own. Period.

If the police were to come into someone's home in California and find Nunchaku, that person potentially faces jailtime.

**Venom** · 03-06-2011, 11:43 PM

Here's the executive producer, Ciro Nieli's, IMDb page, for a little insight as to his past projects:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1367649/

**Jester** · 03-06-2011, 11:47 PM

Yea, he worked on Family Guy!!! [/sarcasm]

Then again it was early, still funny Family Guy....

*oldmanwinters* · 03-06-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

No, I mean that in California they're illegal to own. Period.

If the police were to come into someone's home in California and find Nunchaku, that person potentially faces jailtime.

According to Wiki, they are also illegal in (ironically) New York! I would so like to see an episode where Mikey gets arrested not for being a giant mutant freak-of-nature, but for possession of illegal weapons. Cowa-busted, dude!

*Roseangelo* · 03-06-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

No, I mean that in California they're illegal to own. Period.

If the police were to come into someone's home in California and find Nunchaku, that person potentially faces jailtime.

In general, yes. But this would have no bearing on any production made here, especially a cartoon. Nick could use nunchucks if they wanted to.

*Donnie* · 03-06-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

According to Wiki, they are also illegal in (ironically) New York! I would so like to see an episode where Mikey gets arrested not for being a giant mutant freak-of-nature, but for possession of illegal weapons. Cowa-busted, dude!

I literally laughed out loud at that one.

Yeah, they're definitely illegal in New York, however if you want them you can still get them. I've ordered plenty of them off websites, eBay...nobody really cares. I used to study karate and they held nunchaku classes once every few weeks. The question of legality never came up, my most obvious speculation would be because they avoided it, lol.

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03-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#32
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,217	I wouldn't have minded the grappling hook as much in the OT if it wasn't for the fact that every turtle had the same grappling hook. They should have at least given him something unique for him. I did like that at least they showed Mikey using his chucks and the grappling hook during a few episodes before switching into only grappling hooks, at least there was a transition instead of just randomly using a grappling hook out of nowhere. My personal in-universe reason is that for the type of adventures the OT turtles had a grappling hook was more helpful and counting he already mastered the chucks he decided to master the grappling hook. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

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03-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#22
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	TinEye says nothing in regards to the image from the article. I'm gonna do more research, but I like what I see so far. The Kusarigama bit is disappointing the part of me who wants Mike to keep his 'chucks, but at the same time I'm kinda diggin' that now he has a legit Ninja weapon and not a weapon from Okinawa.

03-06-2011, 10:14 PM	#24
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	I'm also not keen on the bandages the Turtles seem to have wrapped around their wrists and legs. What's that about?

03-06-2011, 10:23 PM	#28
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Are nunchucks still banned in Europe? I thought we were done with this issue.

03-06-2011, 10:34 PM	#29
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	They're still illegal in certain states such as California, where Nick's animation studio is.

03-06-2011, 11:47 PM	#37
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Yea, he worked on Family Guy!!! [/sarcasm] Then again it was early, still funny Family Guy.... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656