Pterobat

Pterobat · 01-10-2013, 02:19 PM

Hey, everybody.

This is my first post to these forums, though I've been lurking for a bit. Thanks to re-runs of the OT on Teletoon Retro, I found myself rediscovering TMNT and am slowly working my way back through parts of the franchise I've missed and ones that I remember from before.

Like many, I grew up with the old cartoon, moved on to the Archie comics, with the first two live-action movies in between. After that, it faded as all things do, though looking back, I realize it never quite went away. I replaced the interest with other nerdy things, and active involvement in various fandoms, including Transformers and Macross, but I guess I've found myself here again.

I'm never not open to change.

Favourite characters would be a toss-up between Baxter Stockman and Splinter. Splinter in 80s and 90s was a favourite of my childhood, and Fred Wolf Splinter was always the one I liked the best. I think it was because he was smart--nowadays I can see more problems with the character, but a knee-jerk, nostalgic impulse keeps any criticism from sticking for long. I find it harder to like the new Splinters, not because there's anyting wrong with 'em, but becuase that interest is so steeped in nostalgia.

Baxter I barely remembered from those years ago, but I found that I liked him now, when he's portrayed as an evil but pitiful failure, as Fred Wolf and 4Kids Baxter are, and maybe that's where Nicktoons Baxter is going. That "type" of Baxter is darkly hilarious and sympathetic all at once, though I don't consider him innocent at any point.

I can't think of anyone else I like as much. I don't have a favourite Turtle, but I don't dislike any of them, either.

*zkarlette* · 01-10-2013, 02:45 PM

Hello and Welcome to the Drome Pterobat!

*Lethal Lullaby* · 01-10-2013, 04:04 PM

Welcome to the forums!

*Oculus Orbus* · 01-10-2013, 04:28 PM

Welcome to The Technodrome!

*BubblyShell22* · 01-10-2013, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the Drome. You'll love it here.

~~mrmaczaps~~ · 01-10-2013, 06:37 PM

Hello & welcome to the drome! have a blast!

*Luzmagica* · 01-11-2013, 01:11 AM

Welcome to the Drome!!!!

Enjoy with us!
Do you like the new Splinter incarnation in Nick show???

Pterobat · 01-11-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luzmagica

Do you like the new Splinter incarnation in Nick show???

I don't think there's anything wrong with him, and I've got a figure of him standing on top of my fridge, I just...I dunno. I don't feel that attached to him, but I don't dislike him, either. It's weird.

Jay $tarkiller · 01-11-2013, 03:14 PM

Welcome to the drome, buddy

*TheCanadiandrome* · 01-11-2013, 03:15 PM

Welcome new friend

*oldmanwinters* · 01-12-2013, 04:19 PM

Hey, I've read your blog before! You offer some interesting analysis of the TMNT cartoons. You really are quite the fan of FW Baxter, aren't you?

*Redeemer* · 01-12-2013, 04:41 PM

Welcome to the drome!!!!!!!!

*Icebot* · 01-12-2013, 05:00 PM

Welcome to the Technodrome!

Pterobat · 01-12-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Hey, I've read your blog before! You offer some interesting analysis of the TMNT cartoons. You really are quite the fan of FW Baxter, aren't you?

Yes, but only platonically.

*oldmanwinters* · 01-12-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pterobat

Yes, but only platonically.

Ha, good, I've seen and heard worse on the internet.

Ironically, I was just working on a piece of Baxter Stockman related fan art today. I drew it a while back, but I'm now in the process of coloring it! It's a tribute to the "Revenge of the Fly" episode:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...&postcount=149

*MikeandRaph87* · 01-12-2013, 09:07 PM

Hello Baxter Stockman,I presume!

Pterobat · 01-12-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Ha, good, I've seen and heard worse on the internet.

Ironically, I was just working on a piece of Baxter Stockman related fan art today. I drew it a while back, but I'm now in the process of coloring it! It's a tribute to the "Revenge of the Fly" episode:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...&postcount=149

Cool.

The designs for the buggy Channel Sixers are awesomely freaky, as always.

01-13-2013, 12:00 AM

Welcome fellow newcomer!

*Refractive Reflections* · 01-13-2013, 05:01 AM

Welcome to the forum! It's interesting you talk about Splinter or Baxter as being your favorite character since usually the Turtles are obviously the most popular.

Enjoy your time here!

*Mzx10484* · 01-13-2013, 05:08 PM

Welcome, greetings from Germany !!

01-10-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
Pterobat Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 380	Pterobat Hey, everybody. This is my first post to these forums, though I've been lurking for a bit. Thanks to re-runs of the OT on Teletoon Retro, I found myself rediscovering TMNT and am slowly working my way back through parts of the franchise I've missed and ones that I remember from before. Like many, I grew up with the old cartoon, moved on to the Archie comics, with the first two live-action movies in between. After that, it faded as all things do, though looking back, I realize it never quite went away. I replaced the interest with other nerdy things, and active involvement in various fandoms, including Transformers and Macross, but I guess I've found myself here again. I'm never not open to change. Favourite characters would be a toss-up between Baxter Stockman and Splinter. Splinter in 80s and 90s was a favourite of my childhood, and Fred Wolf Splinter was always the one I liked the best. I think it was because he was smart--nowadays I can see more problems with the character, but a knee-jerk, nostalgic impulse keeps any criticism from sticking for long. I find it harder to like the new Splinters, not because there's anyting wrong with 'em, but becuase that interest is so steeped in nostalgia. Baxter I barely remembered from those years ago, but I found that I liked him now, when he's portrayed as an evil but pitiful failure, as Fred Wolf and 4Kids Baxter are, and maybe that's where Nicktoons Baxter is going. That "type" of Baxter is darkly hilarious and sympathetic all at once, though I don't consider him innocent at any point. I can't think of anyone else I like as much. I don't have a favourite Turtle, but I don't dislike any of them, either. __________________ "No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream"--Shirley Jackson http://pterobat.tumblr.com

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