The 2012 Splinter - Page 2

*Jephael* · 04-08-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryan

Even before the mutation, Splinter must have been a very smart rat in that regard.

Maybe he was a Disney character. That would explain it.

**Jester** · 04-09-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryan

Even before the mutation, Splinter must have been a very smart rat in that regard.

I think Peter said as much. But then again, he'd kinda have to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

Maybe he was a Disney character. That would explain it.

Ehhhh...could be.

*PizzaPower* · 04-09-2011, 12:59 PM

lol now thats what i want splinter to look like.

*AT-Man* · 04-09-2011, 02:10 PM

Well, OF COURSE the Karai of this new show is Splinter's daughter, which Saki kidnapped/adopted and raised as his own.

*BubblyShell22* · 04-09-2011, 05:39 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if they went this route to be honest.

**Jester** · 04-12-2011, 05:51 AM

Is it odd that part of me wonders if they're gonna make Yoshi's daughter the "new" Tang Shen?
*I seriously doubt they will. I'm sure Shen will be the mother.

*plastroncafe* · 04-12-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

And Plastron... I think I might be hearing you cackling from up here in NH..

I am VERY hopeful that they will have Tang Shen involved, considering Splinter's gonna have a daughter..

~Machias

HA! You very well might! And oh how I hope that I am. I mean, who doesn't love a good cackle from time to time.

Also, Dear Nick/Playmates:

See! You CAN make a rat-feet Splinter figure!
Please make a rat-feet Splinter! It'll even stand!

*Cowabunga Carl* · 04-13-2011, 01:28 AM

First have to say I love that figure. I am sort of sad we didn't also get the Playmates Comic line. But that is a topic for another thread.

Okay the more I've thought about the whole daughter thing the more I think I like it. There are so many different ways to go with this. I just hope if they go the way I think they will, and it seems most others, then they take their time and do it well. It does sadden me though that if it is Karai that they keep making her somones daughter in the cartoons.

Avatar Yuffie · 04-13-2011, 06:07 AM

TBF, 2K3 Splinter as a rat stayed with the Ancient One in the backstory. Maybe magical powers rubbed off on him before he got splayed by mutagenic ooze.

And yes on Karai as Yoshi's missing girl. Or Lotus Blossom. Whoever comes first.

Newton Gimmick · 04-14-2011, 05:31 AM

I was watching some OT stuff tonight and honestly, I could totally go for a Splinter like that again. I always pretty much hated the way Splinter was drawn in Archie and I'm not sure if I need a "big" Splinter.

I suspect that Splinter is tall entirely for reasons to make it seem as though he is the ADULT of the group. In previous incarnations, Splinter comes off more like the Turtles' Grandpa than Dad. Which is why they're so easily able to leave at will and do what they want. Grandpa's in the other room sleeping, let's go raise some hell. I have a sneaking suspicion that they're going to try and make him more of a father figure in this sense and have made him taller strictly for that appearance and be able to boss the turtles around.

Of course, we'll just have to wait and see. I'm just more curious what the design will be. The Turtles artwork, what little we've seen, is alright, but a bit drastic in parts and Splinter's design is one of the few that can have a variety of different interpretations. However, if it edges even slightly in the wrong direction, the character can suffer for it. The TMNT have a little more leeway in that sense, so long as they have green skin, masks and turtle shells. Splinter though, although prone to design change, has to avoid looking like a leftover Rescue Range.

**Jester** · 04-14-2011, 05:42 AM

Or a wolf...

Newton Gimmick · 04-14-2011, 05:45 AM

Exactamundo!

psyrusly · 04-18-2011, 12:55 AM

Just a thought,if Yoshi was mutated into splinter(mutant in rat appearance while retaining human intelligence) under the effect of ooze,after having physical contact with a rat,then based on this same process,the turtles should be mutated into humans (while retaining turtles' mind),being last picked up by Yoshi when the ooze was covered on them.Or should be mutant rats if they were picked up after Yoshi had mutated into Splinter.
1)yoshi>rat>ooze>rat in human size & intelligence
2)turtles>human>ooze>humans in turtles size & intelligence
3)turtles>mutant rat>ooze>mutant rat in turtles size & intelligence
Reversely if the result needs to be turtles in human size & intelligence,the host might have to be humans?
Well,anyway it's just a weird contradicting theory I've been wondering.thanks.

Shellsweet · 04-27-2011, 01:58 PM

I'm rather excited to see (If they stick with it) a 6 foot tall Splinter. XD
I don't know why, I think it would be SO beast. I'm totally fangirling out over here.

The whole idea of him having a family REALLY catches my interest. Especially the Daughter. O:
I'm REALLY iching to see some Concept art with Splinter, Shredder, April and Case. (If there isn't already).

*Zachatello00* · 02-02-2012, 03:27 PM

well, now that we've actually seen him, I'm not thrilled about the design. Hopefully the character is good though.

*ToTheNines* · 02-02-2012, 03:39 PM

I dislike the toy design, but he'll probably look better in the show. If not... oh well, I'm sure he'll be an awesome character in spite of a questionable character design.

I'm very interested to hear from a producer or other Nick official as to why they deviated so far from the norm though. From what I've seen/heard from Ciro Nieli so far, he seems to put a lot of thought into this stuff, so they might have a good reason.

*plastroncafe* · 02-02-2012, 03:59 PM

I'm hoping that the Splinter design will work better in motion than it does as a static image. About the only positive thing I think I can say about what I've seen thus far is:

At least he's still in keeping with the "Looks Nothing Like An Actual rat" tradition.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 02-02-2012, 04:16 PM

I think Splinter's appearance has this radiance of wisdom and demanding respect. He also looks a lot less weak and frail! Hopefully that means more fight scenes with him!

I hope there is still that obvious presence of him being a father to the turtles. I enjoy seeing the fatherly side of Splinter.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-02-2012, 05:10 PM

I'm not too keen on his design, but I hope his character makes up for it. I hope he's a father to the Turtles as well as a ninja master who fights alongside his sons instead of sitting on the sidelines. This is what I loved about the 2K3 cartoon the most.

*Powder* · 02-02-2012, 06:02 PM

I've said it in every thread, I love his new look.

04-09-2011, 12:59 PM	#23
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	lol now thats what i want splinter to look like. __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

04-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#24
AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	Well, OF COURSE the Karai of this new show is Splinter's daughter, which Saki kidnapped/adopted and raised as his own. __________________ Through the Golden Door

04-09-2011, 05:39 PM	#25
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I wouldn't be surprised if they went this route to be honest. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

04-12-2011, 05:51 AM	#26
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Is it odd that part of me wonders if they're gonna make Yoshi's daughter the "new" Tang Shen? *I seriously doubt they will. I'm sure Shen will be the mother. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-13-2011, 06:07 AM	#29
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	TBF, 2K3 Splinter as a rat stayed with the Ancient One in the backstory. Maybe magical powers rubbed off on him before he got splayed by mutagenic ooze. And yes on Karai as Yoshi's missing girl. Or Lotus Blossom. Whoever comes first. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

04-13-2011, 01:28 AM	#28
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	First have to say I love that figure. I am sort of sad we didn't also get the Playmates Comic line. But that is a topic for another thread. Okay the more I've thought about the whole daughter thing the more I think I like it. There are so many different ways to go with this. I just hope if they go the way I think they will, and it seems most others, then they take their time and do it well. It does sadden me though that if it is Karai that they keep making her somones daughter in the cartoons.

04-14-2011, 05:31 AM	#30
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	I was watching some OT stuff tonight and honestly, I could totally go for a Splinter like that again. I always pretty much hated the way Splinter was drawn in Archie and I'm not sure if I need a "big" Splinter. I suspect that Splinter is tall entirely for reasons to make it seem as though he is the ADULT of the group. In previous incarnations, Splinter comes off more like the Turtles' Grandpa than Dad. Which is why they're so easily able to leave at will and do what they want. Grandpa's in the other room sleeping, let's go raise some hell. I have a sneaking suspicion that they're going to try and make him more of a father figure in this sense and have made him taller strictly for that appearance and be able to boss the turtles around. Of course, we'll just have to wait and see. I'm just more curious what the design will be. The Turtles artwork, what little we've seen, is alright, but a bit drastic in parts and Splinter's design is one of the few that can have a variety of different interpretations. However, if it edges even slightly in the wrong direction, the character can suffer for it. The TMNT have a little more leeway in that sense, so long as they have green skin, masks and turtle shells. Splinter though, although prone to design change, has to avoid looking like a leftover Rescue Range.

04-14-2011, 05:42 AM	#31
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Or a wolf... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-14-2011, 05:45 AM	#32
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	Exactamundo!

04-18-2011, 12:55 AM	#33
psyrusly Foot Soldier Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 130	Just a thought,if Yoshi was mutated into splinter(mutant in rat appearance while retaining human intelligence) under the effect of ooze,after having physical contact with a rat,then based on this same process,the turtles should be mutated into humans (while retaining turtles' mind),being last picked up by Yoshi when the ooze was covered on them.Or should be mutant rats if they were picked up after Yoshi had mutated into Splinter. 1)yoshi>rat>ooze>rat in human size & intelligence 2)turtles>human>ooze>humans in turtles size & intelligence 3)turtles>mutant rat>ooze>mutant rat in turtles size & intelligence Reversely if the result needs to be turtles in human size & intelligence,the host might have to be humans? Well,anyway it's just a weird contradicting theory I've been wondering.thanks.

04-27-2011, 01:58 PM	#34
Shellsweet Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sewers of South Carolina. :P Posts: 126	I'm rather excited to see (If they stick with it) a 6 foot tall Splinter. XD I don't know why, I think it would be SO beast. I'm totally fangirling out over here. The whole idea of him having a family REALLY catches my interest. Especially the Daughter. O: I'm REALLY iching to see some Concept art with Splinter, Shredder, April and Case. (If there isn't already). __________________ Check me out on DeviantART and Tumblr!: www.shellsweet.deviantart.com/ http://www.shellsweet.tumblr.com/ Ask me about Commissions!

02-02-2012, 03:27 PM	#35
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	well, now that we've actually seen him, I'm not thrilled about the design. Hopefully the character is good though. __________________ "You're still news!"

02-02-2012, 03:39 PM	#36
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,354	I dislike the toy design, but he'll probably look better in the show. If not... oh well, I'm sure he'll be an awesome character in spite of a questionable character design. I'm very interested to hear from a producer or other Nick official as to why they deviated so far from the norm though. From what I've seen/heard from Ciro Nieli so far, he seems to put a lot of thought into this stuff, so they might have a good reason.

02-02-2012, 04:16 PM	#38
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	I think Splinter's appearance has this radiance of wisdom and demanding respect. He also looks a lot less weak and frail! Hopefully that means more fight scenes with him! I hope there is still that obvious presence of him being a father to the turtles. I enjoy seeing the fatherly side of Splinter. __________________

02-02-2012, 05:10 PM	#39
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I'm not too keen on his design, but I hope his character makes up for it. I hope he's a father to the Turtles as well as a ninja master who fights alongside his sons instead of sitting on the sidelines. This is what I loved about the 2K3 cartoon the most. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-02-2012, 06:02 PM	#40
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	I've said it in every thread, I love his new look.