Did the 2012 succeed more than the 2K3 cause it gave fans 'what they wanted?'

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 10-17-2013, 07:19 AM

I can't really say that the Nick cartoon is giving me exactly everything that I want but it is unique in it's own way. My big grip with it though is that there are times where, from my point of view, it tries to be a little too similar to the previous cartoons such as turning Baxter into a fly, bringing in the technodrome and Dimension X, making Hamato Yoshi's into Splinter again, making Mikey the butt of his brothers jokes (which is even amplified here), etc. I think when it tries to act on it's own, it does a fine job. I don't mind a few influences and I appreciate all the Easter eggs but it that's all it would rely on, then it's just nothing but a fan service show.

2k3 for me is a real love letter to the fans of the mirage comics. The turtles' personalities are more fleshed out than in the comics, Casey has more of a personality outside 'the guy in the hokey mask', and also includes nods to other comic book artists and characters which is a real treat for comic book fans. Leonardo is at his best here; he's not officially the leader and doesn't bark orders like his other incarnations do. He takes the role of the big brother because he feels that he has to. He's highly respected because he usually finds a way around situations, he shows a lot more emotion, and he suffers through failing his family. The voice acting to me is top-notched which is unbelievable to say about anything 4kids worked on. I also love the unique storytelling this show offers and it has some of the most interesting villians of the TMNT property which the comics in general lack. With the exception of a few hiccups, I think this is probably the truest way to animate a turtles cartoon.

10-17-2013, 07:19 AM	#16
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	I can't really say that the Nick cartoon is giving me exactly everything that I want but it is unique in it's own way. My big grip with it though is that there are times where, from my point of view, it tries to be a little too similar to the previous cartoons such as turning Baxter into a fly, bringing in the technodrome and Dimension X, making Hamato Yoshi's into Splinter again, making Mikey the butt of his brothers jokes (which is even amplified here), etc. I think when it tries to act on it's own, it does a fine job. I don't mind a few influences and I appreciate all the Easter eggs but it that's all it would rely on, then it's just nothing but a fan service show. 2k3 for me is a real love letter to the fans of the mirage comics. The turtles' personalities are more fleshed out than in the comics, Casey has more of a personality outside 'the guy in the hokey mask', and also includes nods to other comic book artists and characters which is a real treat for comic book fans. Leonardo is at his best here; he's not officially the leader and doesn't bark orders like his other incarnations do. He takes the role of the big brother because he feels that he has to. He's highly respected because he usually finds a way around situations, he shows a lot more emotion, and he suffers through failing his family. The voice acting to me is top-notched which is unbelievable to say about anything 4kids worked on. I also love the unique storytelling this show offers and it has some of the most interesting villians of the TMNT property which the comics in general lack. With the exception of a few hiccups, I think this is probably the truest way to animate a turtles cartoon.