Why exactly is Slash so popular? - Page 3

*ToTheNines* · 05-11-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

I don't know why they just didn't give him at least the black bandana in the OT? I mean... did they think it would be too evil? That was the entire point!!!

That used to drive me nuts. Still kinda bugs me.

*CyberCubed* · 05-19-2011, 08:48 PM

I wish Slash was used in a more mature medium, like leaving the corpses of dead humans in his wake, wandering the streets of New York, etc.

*ssjup81* · 05-19-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I wish Slash was used in a more mature medium, like leaving the corpses of dead humans in his wake, wandering the streets of New York, etc.

Sounds like Archie comic Slash...before being redeemed. He was actually a threat there, unlike the OT series.

~~ABrown~~ · 09-10-2011, 10:05 PM

I just got done watching the episode where Slash was introduced, and it made me want to reopen this discussion. That episode always was one of my favorite episodes. It is interesting that a character like Slash who did not appear in very many episodes at all was as popular as he was. I really wish that him, as well as Baxter Stockman, would've appeared in more episodes. It got so old watching it always be just Shredder, Rocksteady, and Bebop taking on the turtles. Having additional characters like Baxter and Slash would've at least given an impression that Shredder and company could put up a fight against the turtles.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 09-10-2011, 10:21 PM

The point of that cartoon was just to sell toys/other merchandise.

**Jester** · 09-10-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ***CJJ***

The point of that cartoon was just to sell toys/other merchandise.

And how better to sell such items than to have those characters be more frequent?

EvilStarLegacy · 09-10-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

And how better to sell such items than to have those characters be more frequent?

They were more about putting as many characters as possible to make as much toys as possible. I guess that's why all the interesting characters disappeared nearly instantly.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 09-10-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

And how better to sell such items than to have those characters be more frequent?

Actually, a lot of the characters who never showed up AT ALL or only made cameo appearances still sell the best.

Iroh · 09-11-2011, 09:55 AM

Slash is popular because of his weapons set, style, and look!

*gobo* · 09-11-2011, 10:48 AM

I would assume he's more popular amongst the fetishists.

*Xav* · 09-11-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Seriously liked Slash for the action figure and Turtles in Time, LOVED him for his character in the later issues of Archie, where he did "turn good" for lack of a better term and sacrificed himself so the others could escape Maligna's planetoid.

Uh what is he covered in!?

EvilStarLegacy · 09-11-2011, 12:08 PM

Personally, I think he's mostly popular because of Turtles in Times, just like the Rat King and Baxter as a fly. Hell, I don't remember much from the cartoon and I was under the impression these guys were recurring characters simply because they appeared all the time in the games. And now I learn they barely showed up? Few episodes each? It's kind of mind blowing.

*Powder* · 09-11-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Xav

Uh what is he covered in!?

What do you think? Semen.

*Xav* · 09-11-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilStarLegacy

Personally, I think he's mostly popular because of Turtles in Times, just like the Rat King and Baxter as a fly. Hell, I don't remember much from the cartoon and I was under the impression these guys were recurring characters simply because they appeared all the time in the games. And now I learn they barely showed up? Few episodes each? It's kind of mind blowing.

Well the Rat King and fly Baxter were two of the more recurring villains. And the Rat King only appeared in two game the SNES versions of Turtles in Time and Tournment Fighters. Slash only appeared in the Manhattan Project and the SNES version of Turtles in Time

EvilStarLegacy · 09-11-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xav

Well the Rat King and fly Baxter were two of the more recurring villains. And the Rat King only appeared in two game the SNES versions of Turtles in Time and Tournment Fighters. Slash only appeared in the Manhattan Project and the SNES version of Turtles in Time

I know, but they were in, what, 10 episodes for Rat King and 7 for Baxter? Hardly recurring for a 198 episode series, even if they were the most recurring.

I still believe a lot of villlains gained popularity because of the games. I personally don't remember a lot of villains but I know damn well that those from the gaz will get a nostalgia reaction from me, unlike the others.

**Jester** · 09-11-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilStarLegacy

I know, but they were in, what, 10 episodes for Rat King and 7 for Baxter? Hardly recurring for a 198 episode series, even if they were the most recurring.

I still believe a lot of villlains gained popularity because of the games. I personally don't remember a lot of villains but I know damn well that those from the gaz will get a nostalgia reaction from me, unlike the others.

Nah...Baxter and Rat King were some of the most recurring villains, considering how many 1 shot villains, mobsters, and that most episodes had Shredder and Krang. 10 and 7 appearances is substantial. I forgot they were even in video games. I think it's because they're interesting characters, both in design and personality. And there's probably where Slash's popularity come in. He's interesting to look at (in anything but the Fred Wolf series) and the character is fun. Not because he's a random video game boss.

*mysterycolor* · 09-12-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

What do you think? Semen.

that certainly shows that he is popular

but seriously- i can say that as an seller his figure almost always sells-and many times to people i know are very very casual fans- i assume it is because he looks so much different than the other turtles and he is the first bad dude toy that is actually a turtle- so they are like- "yay! badass turtle!!" not knowing any back story.

CrazySquirrel · 09-12-2011, 11:31 AM

I love him because of the Archie comics, the palm tree thing always makes me happy whenever I see a palm tree in real life. His action figure is SOOOO awesome too! The video games don't hurt I'm sure... Turtles in Time is by far the most popular Turtles game ever. Every kid in the early 90's has played it.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 09-13-2011, 12:56 PM

My only word on Slash is just his difficulty in the Video games in "Prehistoric Turtlesaurus"

I didn't see many of the episodes with him in it; and I'll admit, I did have the action figure of him.

So, my say on his popularity was his difficulty in the video games.

*Powder* · 09-13-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by donatello27

So, my say on his popularity was his difficulty in the video games.

I think you have sheer hatred mixed up with popularity.

09-11-2011, 09:55 AM	#49
Iroh Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Posts: 546	Slash is popular because of his weapons set, style, and look! __________________ https://www.youtube.com/yurushiigaming

09-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#50
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I would assume he's more popular amongst the fetishists. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

09-11-2011, 12:08 PM	#52
EvilStarLegacy Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 27	Personally, I think he's mostly popular because of Turtles in Times, just like the Rat King and Baxter as a fly. Hell, I don't remember much from the cartoon and I was under the impression these guys were recurring characters simply because they appeared all the time in the games. And now I learn they barely showed up? Few episodes each? It's kind of mind blowing. __________________

09-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#59
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	My only word on Slash is just his difficulty in the Video games in "Prehistoric Turtlesaurus" I didn't see many of the episodes with him in it; and I'll admit, I did have the action figure of him. So, my say on his popularity was his difficulty in the video games. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

05-19-2011, 08:48 PM	#42
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	I wish Slash was used in a more mature medium, like leaving the corpses of dead humans in his wake, wandering the streets of New York, etc.

09-10-2011, 10:05 PM	#44
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	I just got done watching the episode where Slash was introduced, and it made me want to reopen this discussion. That episode always was one of my favorite episodes. It is interesting that a character like Slash who did not appear in very many episodes at all was as popular as he was. I really wish that him, as well as Baxter Stockman, would've appeared in more episodes. It got so old watching it always be just Shredder, Rocksteady, and Bebop taking on the turtles. Having additional characters like Baxter and Slash would've at least given an impression that Shredder and company could put up a fight against the turtles.

09-12-2011, 11:31 AM	#58
CrazySquirrel Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 147	I love him because of the Archie comics, the palm tree thing always makes me happy whenever I see a palm tree in real life. His action figure is SOOOO awesome too! The video games don't hurt I'm sure... Turtles in Time is by far the most popular Turtles game ever. Every kid in the early 90's has played it.