Official Ep Discussion # 17 "TCRI" - Page 3

*snake* · 03-01-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatar Yuffie

No, Leatherhead. D:

What? He was in this episode.
If not..please correct the one that is wrong if the one that is wrong is wrong

kzekedaurus · 03-01-2013, 06:58 PM

Their infiltration of TCRI is a wonderfully tense sequence, from the unleashing of Leatherhead to the turtles climbing up the elevator shaft. And those Kraang in the mini hovercrafts look like they came straight out of a videogame.

I will address a minor problem I have with the CGI. Quite a few times the character models feel like they should have more weight to their actions, particularly the big ones like Leatherhead, and now, General Traag. I know the turtles are ninjas, so there's that. It just bothers me somewhat.

Anyway, can't wait till the next episode. I didn't think the turtles'd be able to destroy the portal either, and I'm glad the writers didn't let them. I get that this season is setting everything up, but this boys just can't catch a break!

RiseAbove873 · 03-01-2013, 06:58 PM

Also, was it just me or did Mikey's hum sound nothing like the Olympics song? Maybe it's a rights issue?

RaphAndDonnie · 03-01-2013, 07:00 PM

I only caught the last ten minutes (about the time when the turtles are captured and making jokes) and I have to say that I love it. The story line is picking up, the action is very nice (my favorite moment was when the turtles simultaneously kicked the monster) and the humor was nice. A very good ep. For what I saw. Hopefully I'll be able to see the whole thing tomorrow.

*snake* · 03-01-2013, 07:04 PM

If leatherhead was almost as big as traag, and traags 17ft tall.. Doesn't that make leatherhead around 13-15 feet

*CyberCubed* · 03-01-2013, 07:05 PM

Interesting episode.

- TCRI is confirmed to have human workers, so Baxter working for them made sense.

- Dimension X is name-dropped for the first time.

- The Kraang want to terraform the planet.

- General Traag appears, although sadly he can't talk

- April is what the Kraang are after

Great episode all around. Leatherhead disappearing into the portal reminded me of the Image series when something similar happens.

Only gripe is Traag didn't talk.

*NinjaMan* · 03-01-2013, 07:06 PM

Last time that thing led us to a burrito in a microwave LOL! Poor Donnie! Dude Leatherhead was awesome! Love the way he fights! Didn't realize he was so freaking strong! But I'm gonna miss Leatherhead Another great episode! But I wonder, is April not human? And man the fight scenes are awesome in this show.

Luigiperps · 03-01-2013, 07:07 PM

What did leatherhead know bout trang, he 'twas all like "Traag." What encounters have they had together. I know leatherhead 'twas in DX, but what the flash backs didn't seem to make space for traagatude.

RiseAbove873 · 03-01-2013, 07:09 PM

I loved when Leonardo out maneuvered Traag and just stood in front of him with his arms crossed. Awesome!

*CyberCubed* · 03-01-2013, 07:10 PM

Anyone else a bit confused about the odd pauses in this episode? Like after one of the Turtles said something, the camera would linger on their face for a few extra seconds. Its no big deal, I'm just curious.

*snake* · 03-01-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Luigiperps

What did leatherhead know bout trang, he 'twas all like "Traag." What encounters have they had together. I know leatherhead 'twas in DX, but what the flash backs didn't seem to make space for traagatude.

The one known as snakeweed101 is the one who is thinking that the one that experimented on the one known as leatherhead is the one known as traag.

ironman29758 · 03-01-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Interesting episode.

- TCRI is confirmed to have human workers, so Baxter working for them made sense.

- Dimension X is name-dropped for the first time.

- The Kraang want to terraform the planet.

- General Traag appears, although sadly he can't talk

- April is what the Kraang are after

Great episode all around. Leatherhead disappearing into the portal reminded me of the Image series when something similar happens.

Only gripe is Traag didn't talk.

Double post sorry

ironman29758 · 03-01-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Interesting episode.

- TCRI is confirmed to have human workers, so Baxter working for them made sense.

- Dimension X is name-dropped for the first time.

- The Kraang want to terraform the planet.

- General Traag appears, although sadly he can't talk

- April is what the Kraang are after

Great episode all around. Leatherhead disappearing into the portal reminded me of the Image series when something similar happens.

Only gripe is Traag didn't talk.

This. I joked with my little brother that Raph had a hearing problem because twice in the episode Mikey said something(the Shriner parade joke and rubbing Leatherhead belly) and he said maybe his ears are full of water.

*pannoni1* · 03-01-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RiseAbove873

Also, was it just me or did Mikey's hum sound nothing like the Olympics song? Maybe it's a rights issue?

It did sound somewhat familiar to me. Well, Michelangelo figuring out that anything could come from the portal sure shows how much he's capable of when things work out. He tried to wake up Leatherhead fairly gently I thought despite the attack. With Leatherhead in limbo, who knows what will happen to him since he's never been in Dimension X in any incarnation, not even the OT. I find this episode to be a victory for the Kraang since not only they seized Leatherhead into Dimension X, they also provided Traag his first test against the Turtles, and it took Leatherhead to save them, and in Dimension X, it may be more difficult for the croc to compete. I predict the next episode will be filler about some exterminator who enjoys bugs, unless if Baxter is mutated into a coachroach which I doubt. When April finds out she is the primary Kraang target (wasn't surprising since she was kidnapped in the first episode), it gives her character a needed breath of importance. The package text even conforms to the times about there's more than just English. Notice that the TCRI portal strongly resembles the one used in Season 10 for the final Shredder/Krang episodes?

Overall: 8.5/10

**Machias Banshee** · 03-01-2013, 07:16 PM

Watching my recording - the bit with Donnie and Leatherhead is Hilarious.

I Had to add to the poll...

Aaand I was right about April the whole time. She's not human!

RiseAbove873 · 03-01-2013, 07:16 PM

Splinter: "I like a good maze."

*Slade* · 03-01-2013, 07:23 PM

Great episode. I have a feeling we'll (the turtles) will be going to dimension x soon.

If that's confirmed already my bad. I don't pay that much attention to spoilers.

*CyberCubed* · 03-01-2013, 07:24 PM

I'm starting to wonder if the Nick writers went with the Mirage origin of April, only the magic crystal is from Dimension X.

*Coola Yagami* · 03-01-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Luigiperps

That's only he head, I want the whole thing

That's what she said...

*oldmanwinters* · 03-01-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RiseAbove873

Splinter: "I like a good maze."

Oh, that was a good one! I almost forgot!

View Poll Results: Why d'you keep grabbing my face - What is wrong WITH MY FACE?!
This is more fun than a Shriners parade!	11	13.92%
Oooooh, SHINY..!!	5	6.33%
In Krang's Face!	25	31.65%
oh he's a pussycat....WHO LIKES TO GRAB YOUR FACE AND SHAKE IT LIKE A RAGDOLL!	30	37.97%
Did anyone else notice the creepy face massage LH gave Don?	8	10.13%
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03-01-2013, 07:07 PM	#48
Luigiperps Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,060	What did leatherhead know bout trang, he 'twas all like "Traag." What encounters have they had together. I know leatherhead 'twas in DX, but what the flash backs didn't seem to make space for traagatude. __________________ Why I love Mikey. He looks into the face of a giant, killer, mutant alligator with this face.

03-01-2013, 07:23 PM	#57
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	Great episode. I have a feeling we'll (the turtles) will be going to dimension x soon. If that's confirmed already my bad. I don't pay that much attention to spoilers. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

03-01-2013, 06:58 PM	#42
kzekedaurus Thug Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 67	Their infiltration of TCRI is a wonderfully tense sequence, from the unleashing of Leatherhead to the turtles climbing up the elevator shaft. And those Kraang in the mini hovercrafts look like they came straight out of a videogame. I will address a minor problem I have with the CGI. Quite a few times the character models feel like they should have more weight to their actions, particularly the big ones like Leatherhead, and now, General Traag. I know the turtles are ninjas, so there's that. It just bothers me somewhat. Anyway, can't wait till the next episode. I didn't think the turtles'd be able to destroy the portal either, and I'm glad the writers didn't let them. I get that this season is setting everything up, but this boys just can't catch a break!

03-01-2013, 06:58 PM	#43
RiseAbove873 Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	Also, was it just me or did Mikey's hum sound nothing like the Olympics song? Maybe it's a rights issue?

03-01-2013, 07:04 PM	#45
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	If leatherhead was almost as big as traag, and traags 17ft tall.. Doesn't that make leatherhead around 13-15 feet

03-01-2013, 07:05 PM	#46
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,812	Interesting episode. - TCRI is confirmed to have human workers, so Baxter working for them made sense. - Dimension X is name-dropped for the first time. - The Kraang want to terraform the planet. - General Traag appears, although sadly he can't talk - April is what the Kraang are after Great episode all around. Leatherhead disappearing into the portal reminded me of the Image series when something similar happens. Only gripe is Traag didn't talk.

03-01-2013, 07:06 PM	#47
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	Last time that thing led us to a burrito in a microwave LOL! Poor Donnie! Dude Leatherhead was awesome! Love the way he fights! Didn't realize he was so freaking strong! But I'm gonna miss Leatherhead Another great episode! But I wonder, is April not human? And man the fight scenes are awesome in this show.

03-01-2013, 07:09 PM	#49
RiseAbove873 Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	I loved when Leonardo out maneuvered Traag and just stood in front of him with his arms crossed. Awesome!

03-01-2013, 07:10 PM	#50
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,812	Anyone else a bit confused about the odd pauses in this episode? Like after one of the Turtles said something, the camera would linger on their face for a few extra seconds. Its no big deal, I'm just curious.

03-01-2013, 07:16 PM	#55
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Watching my recording - the bit with Donnie and Leatherhead is Hilarious. I Had to add to the poll... Aaand I was right about April the whole time. She's not human!

03-01-2013, 07:24 PM	#58
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,812	I'm starting to wonder if the Nick writers went with the Mirage origin of April, only the magic crystal is from Dimension X.