Official Episode Discussion #19: "Baxter's Gambit" - Page 3

*Ninjinister* · 04-05-2013, 10:55 PM

I thought of this moment when I saw this episode:

*BabyTurtles* · 04-05-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I thought of this moment when I saw this episode:

AWWWWWWWWWWWWW that's sweet.

Gwydion · 04-05-2013, 11:14 PM

Man, I feel kind of out of the loop - the April/Splinter parts were pretty much the only portions of the episode I didn't particularly care about. Don't get me wrong, I didn't dislike them; I just thought they were kinda forgettable. Maybe it's because I'm still waiting for this version of April to finally grow on me.

*BabyTurtles* · 04-05-2013, 11:54 PM

on a different note...Mikey's fight sequence at the start of the episode was pretty sweet (maybe I just have a bias toward Mikey though lol ) XD

but he did the Maxi thing XD

TheJ-manTurtleMan · 04-06-2013, 02:20 AM

Good episode, but compared to the last episode, it was kinda boring. Frankly aside from the Xever back story, and his interaction with Raph, It felt very bland to me. Also did anyone else get dizzy watching those spinney black and white things?

Avatar Yuffie · 04-06-2013, 02:32 AM

I also like the fact the guys EVADE laser beams. I know I'm nitpicking, but it really annoys me that in the older cartoons the Turtles would just stand their ground and block laser beams with their weapons.

Doubly so with Don's wooden bo staff.

Shredded · 04-06-2013, 03:31 AM

Loved this episode, mostly I loved getting to spend time with Dogpound and Fish-face.

Loved Dogpounds small comments and roll of his eyes when Stockman begins on his speaches. "Of cause."

We really get to know these two now, as persons, and I really really like. Also love seeing them thrown into different scenarios and situations, again, just so we really get to know them, and I em excited about seeing where their characters will go in the future, there are many potential futures.

I also liked to finally being allowed to spend a little more time with April in isolation, I feel like I get to know her a little better know, which is great. My favourite moment was when she accidently knocked down that picture frame and asked who they were, I thought that scene was actually rather touching.

I thought this was a lot of fun, and a good way to merely spend a little more time with the characters so we can be more invested in them in the future.

It also seems to me that Dogpound and Fish-face has now realised that they just are a team now, and as a result works a bit better together. they are not as eager to stab each other in the back in this episode..
Or it's just because at first, they have Stockman to look down on instead of each others, and later they have turtles to hand out their undivided hate to, so they didn't even have time to hate each other in this episode.

*shredder orokusaki* · 04-06-2013, 04:06 AM

That traitor Baxter Stockman will pay for what he has done! He wanted to kill my servants dogpound and fish face! Next time i will see him i will kill him! He can not escape me!!! I will kill him!!!!!

*ObiWanFan4life* · 04-06-2013, 04:52 AM

Oh good lord, please don't let April become the new Venus please!

*MrTMNT2012* · 04-06-2013, 05:31 AM

WOW, I went into this episode with High expectations....and the Episode exceeded my expectations!

What an amazing episode, loving Baxter Stockman getting more into the action and the Labrynth had some of the coolest designs yet. Loved the Raphael/Xever stuff, and AMAZING Fighting choreography!

So yes, now we know the nick writers CAN Write Raphael very well! My only gripe with this Episode is that there wasn't a lot of humor in it but it was pretty much perfect.

Baxters Gambit was even better than Bishops Gambit IMO! (9.3/10)

*Lethal Lullaby* · 04-06-2013, 05:59 AM

I loved the design of the 'labyrinth' they had to go through. This episode was really fun to watch!

Xever's backstory was interesting. And seeing him and Raphael as a team, (for that small moment) was so cool. Also I can't wait to see April use her killer fan.

**Jester** · 04-06-2013, 06:37 AM

"It makes things go 'boom.'"
"Technically, it makes things go 'Zwee-chooooo! Pop!'
....

It's important to be accurate."

*BubblyShell22* · 04-06-2013, 07:06 AM

What an awesome episode. I loved the maze and the look into Xever's past as well as April finally getting her weapon. I still feel it's a bit too soon for her to get it, but I can understand why she would want it. It was great to see Raph and Fishface actually working together even though it was short lived. Overall, a pretty decent ep.

Fave quote:

Raph: Now, where were we? Oh, yeah, I was going to turn you into fishsticks.
Fishface: No, I was going to turn you into turtle soup.

I may have gotten that wrong, but close enough.

*CyberCubed* · 04-06-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTron

Good episode, but compared to the last episode, it was kinda boring. Frankly aside from the Xever back story, and his interaction with Raph, It felt very bland to me. Also did anyone else get dizzy watching those spinney black and white things?

Compared to the Cockroach episode? This one was much better in terms of writing and story.

*Donatello19* · 04-06-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Compared to the Cockroach episode? This one was much better in terms of writing and story.

I agree. IMO, Cockroach Terminator is the worst episode so far.

*CyberCubed* · 04-06-2013, 07:32 AM

Its rather interesting how many Kraang storylines are going on here. There's the TCRI portal that's up and running, the sphere they used to drill into the Earth, the disintergrator beam they stole in this episode...and whatever the mutagen does on their homeworld in Dimension X.

Hopefully all this stuff isn't forgotten.

Shredded · 04-06-2013, 07:39 AM

Can we take a moment to appreciate how freaking hardcore Splinter is in this show?

When April accidently threw that seith thingy and it came hurling back as a boomerang... and Splinter grabbed it by the blade using only two fingers..

He could have grabbed it by the handle or some-thing, or knocked it out of the air and it's collisions course towards April.

But no no. He had to grab it out of the air... by the blade... using only two fingers. o_O;

Seriously, if he ever meets Dogpound and Fish-face in hand to hand come-back, he is going to beat the snot out of them in two seconds flat.

They will seriously have to dedicate an entire episode to his and Shredders fight when it comes, no less will be able to cut it.

LH · 04-06-2013, 07:52 AM

This was an awesome episode! I really enjoyed seeing April and Splinter spend some time together. I also have a little more respect for Xever. We can't trust him, but it was really cool to see him and Raph interact peacefully for a few minutes.

"Turtle Turtle Jerk Turtle Turtle Jerk"

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Its rather interesting how many Kraang storylines are going on here. There's the TCRI portal that's up and running, the sphere they used to drill into the Earth, the disintergrator beam they stole in this episode...and whatever the mutagen does on their homeworld in Dimension X.

Hopefully all this stuff isn't forgotten.

Don't worry.. I have a feeling all this is leading up to something BIG. Really BIG.

Shreddhead · 04-06-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I thought of this moment when I saw this episode:

I just watched this ep and I was thinking of this page too!!

Good ep, some pretty funny lines too. I especially liked the "Magnetically sealed" Star Wars reference.

*snake* · 04-06-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

PLEASE tell me there's a new episode next week!!

Hopefully, this every other week thing is getting annoying

View Poll Results: Blister Stockboy?! BAXTER STOCKMAN!!!
DOOM!!!!!!	20	25.64%
Totally love the Splinter/April interaction - oh yeah... Killer FAN!	19	24.36%
Hey Raph, enjoy your playdate?	28	35.90%
Xever looks like one of the kids from the Boondocks...	11	14.10%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

04-05-2013, 10:55 PM	#41
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,347	I thought of this moment when I saw this episode: __________________

04-05-2013, 11:14 PM	#43
Gwydion Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 331	Man, I feel kind of out of the loop - the April/Splinter parts were pretty much the only portions of the episode I didn't particularly care about. Don't get me wrong, I didn't dislike them; I just thought they were kinda forgettable. Maybe it's because I'm still waiting for this version of April to finally grow on me. __________________

04-05-2013, 11:54 PM	#44
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	on a different note...Mikey's fight sequence at the start of the episode was pretty sweet (maybe I just have a bias toward Mikey though lol ) XD but he did the Maxi thing XD __________________

04-06-2013, 02:20 AM	#45
TheJ-manTurtleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 646	Good episode, but compared to the last episode, it was kinda boring. Frankly aside from the Xever back story, and his interaction with Raph, It felt very bland to me. Also did anyone else get dizzy watching those spinney black and white things? __________________ Hey Man! It's The J-Man! "I love a little hot sauce on my pizza! I love a little hot sauce yes I dooo!"

04-06-2013, 02:32 AM	#46
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	I also like the fact the guys EVADE laser beams. I know I'm nitpicking, but it really annoys me that in the older cartoons the Turtles would just stand their ground and block laser beams with their weapons. Doubly so with Don's wooden bo staff. __________________ 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)

04-06-2013, 03:31 AM	#47
Shredded Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 228	Loved this episode, mostly I loved getting to spend time with Dogpound and Fish-face. Loved Dogpounds small comments and roll of his eyes when Stockman begins on his speaches. "Of cause." We really get to know these two now, as persons, and I really really like. Also love seeing them thrown into different scenarios and situations, again, just so we really get to know them, and I em excited about seeing where their characters will go in the future, there are many potential futures. I also liked to finally being allowed to spend a little more time with April in isolation, I feel like I get to know her a little better know, which is great. My favourite moment was when she accidently knocked down that picture frame and asked who they were, I thought that scene was actually rather touching. I thought this was a lot of fun, and a good way to merely spend a little more time with the characters so we can be more invested in them in the future. It also seems to me that Dogpound and Fish-face has now realised that they just are a team now, and as a result works a bit better together. they are not as eager to stab each other in the back in this episode.. Or it's just because at first, they have Stockman to look down on instead of each others, and later they have turtles to hand out their undivided hate to, so they didn't even have time to hate each other in this episode.

04-06-2013, 04:06 AM	#48
shredder orokusaki Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 1,511	That traitor Baxter Stockman will pay for what he has done! He wanted to kill my servants dogpound and fish face! Next time i will see him i will kill him! He can not escape me!!! I will kill him!!!!! __________________ I AM THE SHREDDER!!!!!

04-06-2013, 04:52 AM	#49
ObiWanFan4life Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,724	Oh good lord, please don't let April become the new Venus please!

04-06-2013, 05:31 AM	#50
MrTMNT2012 Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,512	WOW, I went into this episode with High expectations....and the Episode exceeded my expectations! What an amazing episode, loving Baxter Stockman getting more into the action and the Labrynth had some of the coolest designs yet. Loved the Raphael/Xever stuff, and AMAZING Fighting choreography! So yes, now we know the nick writers CAN Write Raphael very well! My only gripe with this Episode is that there wasn't a lot of humor in it but it was pretty much perfect. Baxters Gambit was even better than Bishops Gambit IMO! (9.3/10)

04-06-2013, 05:59 AM	#51
Lethal Lullaby Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,816	I loved the design of the 'labyrinth' they had to go through. This episode was really fun to watch! Xever's backstory was interesting. And seeing him and Raphael as a team, (for that small moment) was so cool. Also I can't wait to see April use her killer fan.

04-06-2013, 06:37 AM	#52
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,293	"It makes things go 'boom.'" "Technically, it makes things go 'Zwee-chooooo! Pop!' .... It's important to be accurate." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-06-2013, 07:06 AM	#53
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	What an awesome episode. I loved the maze and the look into Xever's past as well as April finally getting her weapon. I still feel it's a bit too soon for her to get it, but I can understand why she would want it. It was great to see Raph and Fishface actually working together even though it was short lived. Overall, a pretty decent ep. Fave quote: Raph: Now, where were we? Oh, yeah, I was going to turn you into fishsticks. Fishface: No, I was going to turn you into turtle soup. I may have gotten that wrong, but close enough. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

04-06-2013, 07:32 AM	#56
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,695	Its rather interesting how many Kraang storylines are going on here. There's the TCRI portal that's up and running, the sphere they used to drill into the Earth, the disintergrator beam they stole in this episode...and whatever the mutagen does on their homeworld in Dimension X. Hopefully all this stuff isn't forgotten.

04-06-2013, 07:39 AM	#57
Shredded Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 228	Can we take a moment to appreciate how freaking hardcore Splinter is in this show? When April accidently threw that seith thingy and it came hurling back as a boomerang... and Splinter grabbed it by the blade using only two fingers.. He could have grabbed it by the handle or some-thing, or knocked it out of the air and it's collisions course towards April. But no no. He had to grab it out of the air... by the blade... using only two fingers. o_O; Seriously, if he ever meets Dogpound and Fish-face in hand to hand come-back, he is going to beat the snot out of them in two seconds flat. They will seriously have to dedicate an entire episode to his and Shredders fight when it comes, no less will be able to cut it.