What is it that this new series has...

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You forgot one important thing: this series has more people who were fans growing up watching earlier series compared to the other versions, meaning that the staff actually can use some material to incorporate all of the Easter Eggs and twist off some earlier concepts into the show. 4kids didn't have this since the franchise was coming off of its dark period, as Turtles Forever shows with its misconceptions of the 1987 Turtles. However, on the flip side, it is facing much more competition than it ever did, with a mix of classic franchises either making a comeback or continue to sell (Power Rangers, Pokemon, Transformers, Spongebob, My Little Pony) along with newer brands (Kung Fu Panda, Cars) meaning that promotion is more important than ever to having success, and a large company like Nickelodeon proves that it can, with clues about the show in a much more diversified setting (Mall of America, Comic Con, the Toy Fair, Thanksigiving Parade) to maximize exposure. Let's hope this continues.