Official Episode Discussion #5 "I Think His Name Is Baxter Stockman" - Page 12

Darth Knuckles · 10-23-2012, 02:18 AM

I liked this episode and seeing Baxter Stockman was very cool. But I thought the episode seemed a tad disjointed because there wasn't any Kraang or Foot Clan around in this episode. It just seemed out of order I guess plot wise. Besides that I did notice a lot of easter eggs. The Mouser like arms when they detached, mentioning TCRI, and the "Fugitoid" sign refference on the shop that they quickly pan by as the turtles are going into the sewer to get away from the approaching Baxter Stockman? I agree with the majority. April just seems like a character there because...she's important to the series. She hasn't been used at all yet. There's still time of course but in the first five episodes she's done nothing herself.

ComicBookBoy · 10-23-2012, 07:47 AM

I was at work during the premiere of this episode,so I missed it. Does anyone know when it will air on Nickelodeon again? I can't watch it online; my computer is way too slow for that.

HerpDerp · 10-23-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ComicBookBoy

I was at work during the premiere of this episode,so I missed it. Does anyone know when it will air on Nickelodeon again? I can't watch it online; my computer is way too slow for that.

Thursday 8pm.

PhatRam32 · 10-23-2012, 09:38 AM

When do they usually release the ratings for this show?

*Coola Yagami* · 10-23-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

I liked this episode and seeing Baxter Stockman was very cool. But I thought the episode seemed a tad disjointed because there wasn't any Kraang or Foot Clan around in this episode. It just seemed out of order I guess plot wise. Besides that I did notice a lot of easter eggs. The Mouser like arms when they detached, mentioning TCRI, and the "Fugitoid" sign refference on the shop that they quickly pan by as the turtles are going into the sewer to get away from the approaching Baxter Stockman? I agree with the majority. April just seems like a character there because...she's important to the series. She hasn't been used at all yet. There's still time of course but in the first five episodes she's done nothing herself.

Exactly, April was just some random girl they rescued... and nothing more... (until we get to the Don/April episode). I get the feeling they stuck her in there cause they felt they HAD to since almost every TMNT incarnation has had an April.

FoxZerro · 10-23-2012, 01:14 PM

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"Words hurt more when they come from people you love." - my mum.

...first post. Mad nervous. Haha.

You did great kid and welcome to the 'Drome! Your mom is right, good words to live by. I'll add some of my Mother's own from when I related the situation to her.

"People are nostalgic they are always going to want to compare something new to something old."

"You need to expect that fans will have issues with a remake, afterall the only reasons you're remaking it is because it was popular before and you think it can be popular and make you money again."

and my personal favorite.

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*TurtleTitan97* · 10-23-2012, 04:14 PM

IGN gave this episode an 8.9/10: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/...tockman-review

Kevin G · 10-23-2012, 08:28 PM

I really liked "I Think His Name Is Baxter Stockman." Baxter Stockman has always been one of my favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters, so I was very happy to see him on the show. I thought Phil LaMarr did an outstanding job voicing him, though Scott Williams will always be my favorite.

I laughed really hard when he was in the warehouse, trying to find the perfect villainous name for himself. I also found it ironic, how Mickey (who is now known) for naming characters/stuff was being chased by Baxter, who couldn't figure out what to call himself. I am sure it wasn't done intentionally, but who knows ?

The only tiny gripe I had was that I wish he had a stronger vendetta against the Turtles. I understand Baxter was upset that he lost his job at TCRI and wanted revenge, but I was kind of hoping that he would be out for blood for the Turtles.

I'm really liking this incarnation of Splinter. I am getting an Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vibe, but that's okay because I love Iroh.

Kevin G · 10-23-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ComicBookBoy

I was at work during the premiere of this episode,so I missed it. Does anyone know when it will air on Nickelodeon again? I can't watch it online; my computer is way too slow for that.

I feel your pain man, because I had to work Saturday to. I had to watch the episode online since the shows are not on On Demand yet, well yes but only the first and second episode.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 10-25-2012, 08:33 AM

i didnt care for this version of baxter. he felt weak and impudent. imo, baxter should be less nerdy goofball and more intelligent scientist with dark undertones.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-25-2012, 09:15 AM

Well, he could always go from weak to strong later on. This was just his introduction. There's room for growth there with his thirst for revenge. I have a hunch that maybe the Kraang will discover the TCRI building and will start kidnapping those scientists with the help of Stockman. It would be a good point for him to get his revenge that way.

*CyberCubed* · 10-25-2012, 10:54 AM

I'm guessing the villains won't be going through much character development in the show. The humans who were turned to mutants will probably always have a grudge against the Turtles and Baxter will likely be shown to be incompetent.

Assuming he doesn't get mutated into a fly later on.

greensborohill · 10-25-2012, 01:45 PM

I'm not digging the villians overall, but I must say that this is the best mix of turtle personalities of any turtle incarnation I've watched. Donnie in particular has been given more layers than just "Duz Machines" and Leo isn't just a straight laced leader.

Avatar Yuffie · 10-25-2012, 11:51 PM

I really like pragmatic (fight for victory/do more harm) Splinter. XD

I do feel very bad for Baxter too. And knowing he's a staple villain, it'll get worse from there.

*pannoni1* · 10-26-2012, 02:19 PM

Finally got a chance to watch this, and it was unimpressive, though it had its funny moments and there was some decent action, but a lot of it was predictable, and it felt a bit dumbed down at times compared to some 2k3 episodes. At least we got to hear Booyashaka for the first time when Mike uses his skateboard. I noticed some girl on the back of the skateboard; who was it?

Overall: 6/10

**Jester** · 10-26-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pannoni1

At least we got to hear Booyashaka for the first time when Mike uses his skateboard.

Second time. Mikey says it in the 1st episode.

*MrTMNT2012* · 10-26-2012, 02:53 PM

Why is everyone comparing this to the 2K3 Series? This is the kind of stuff that made Ciro get off the forum, so then why are you still continuing? Just enjoy the show and stop being a bunch of stupid nitpickers!

**Jester** · 10-26-2012, 02:58 PM

Because the new will always be compared to the old. Nick just has the misfortune of 2 shows to be compared too,

*Xav* · 10-26-2012, 02:58 PM

Three if you count Next Mutation.

*Cure* · 10-26-2012, 03:07 PM

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Three if you count Next Mutation.

No one does.

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10-23-2012, 02:18 AM	#221
Darth Knuckles Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mutani-Isle Posts: 701	I liked this episode and seeing Baxter Stockman was very cool. But I thought the episode seemed a tad disjointed because there wasn't any Kraang or Foot Clan around in this episode. It just seemed out of order I guess plot wise. Besides that I did notice a lot of easter eggs. The Mouser like arms when they detached, mentioning TCRI, and the "Fugitoid" sign refference on the shop that they quickly pan by as the turtles are going into the sewer to get away from the approaching Baxter Stockman? I agree with the majority. April just seems like a character there because...she's important to the series. She hasn't been used at all yet. There's still time of course but in the first five episodes she's done nothing herself. __________________ "Shredder, what have you done!?!" - Tiger Claw (Annihilation: Earth!) Last edited by Darth Knuckles; 10-23-2012 at 02:23 AM.

10-23-2012, 07:47 AM	#222
ComicBookBoy Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 321	I was at work during the premiere of this episode,so I missed it. Does anyone know when it will air on Nickelodeon again? I can't watch it online; my computer is way too slow for that. __________________ I sell on ebay; check out my auctions by clicking the link below: http://www.ebay.com/sch/masters_of_t...id=p4340.l2562 Check out my Collection http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39696

10-23-2012, 09:38 AM	#224
PhatRam32 Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 302	When do they usually release the ratings for this show? __________________ Turtle Power!

10-23-2012, 04:14 PM	#227
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	IGN gave this episode an 8.9/10: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/...tockman-review __________________

10-23-2012, 08:28 PM	#228
Kevin G Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 417	I really liked "I Think His Name Is Baxter Stockman." Baxter Stockman has always been one of my favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle characters, so I was very happy to see him on the show. I thought Phil LaMarr did an outstanding job voicing him, though Scott Williams will always be my favorite. I laughed really hard when he was in the warehouse, trying to find the perfect villainous name for himself. I also found it ironic, how Mickey (who is now known) for naming characters/stuff was being chased by Baxter, who couldn't figure out what to call himself. I am sure it wasn't done intentionally, but who knows ? The only tiny gripe I had was that I wish he had a stronger vendetta against the Turtles. I understand Baxter was upset that he lost his job at TCRI and wanted revenge, but I was kind of hoping that he would be out for blood for the Turtles. I'm really liking this incarnation of Splinter. I am getting an Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender) vibe, but that's okay because I love Iroh.

10-25-2012, 08:33 AM	#230
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i didnt care for this version of baxter. he felt weak and impudent. imo, baxter should be less nerdy goofball and more intelligent scientist with dark undertones. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

10-25-2012, 09:15 AM	#231
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Well, he could always go from weak to strong later on. This was just his introduction. There's room for growth there with his thirst for revenge. I have a hunch that maybe the Kraang will discover the TCRI building and will start kidnapping those scientists with the help of Stockman. It would be a good point for him to get his revenge that way. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

10-25-2012, 10:54 AM	#232
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,710	I'm guessing the villains won't be going through much character development in the show. The humans who were turned to mutants will probably always have a grudge against the Turtles and Baxter will likely be shown to be incompetent. Assuming he doesn't get mutated into a fly later on.

10-25-2012, 01:45 PM	#233
greensborohill Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 138	I'm not digging the villians overall, but I must say that this is the best mix of turtle personalities of any turtle incarnation I've watched. Donnie in particular has been given more layers than just "Duz Machines" and Leo isn't just a straight laced leader. __________________ "Why, Why oh, I don't know. Cause I wanted to redecorate. You know, a couple of throw pillows, a T.V. news reporter, whadday think?"

10-25-2012, 11:51 PM	#234
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	I really like pragmatic (fight for victory/do more harm) Splinter. XD I do feel very bad for Baxter too. And knowing he's a staple villain, it'll get worse from there. __________________ 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)

10-26-2012, 02:19 PM	#235
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Finally got a chance to watch this, and it was unimpressive, though it had its funny moments and there was some decent action, but a lot of it was predictable, and it felt a bit dumbed down at times compared to some 2k3 episodes. At least we got to hear Booyashaka for the first time when Mike uses his skateboard. I noticed some girl on the back of the skateboard; who was it? Overall: 6/10 __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

10-26-2012, 02:53 PM	#237
MrTMNT2012 Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,512	Why is everyone comparing this to the 2K3 Series? This is the kind of stuff that made Ciro get off the forum, so then why are you still continuing? Just enjoy the show and stop being a bunch of stupid nitpickers!

10-26-2012, 02:58 PM	#238
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	Because the new will always be compared to the old. Nick just has the misfortune of 2 shows to be compared too, __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-26-2012, 02:58 PM	#239
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,037	Three if you count Next Mutation.