Technodrome on the 2012 series

the_minimizer · 06-08-2013, 04:26 PM

Dimension-X? Check
Krang? The Kra'ang. Check
Shredder and Kra'ang working together? Check

Technodrome you are clear for taxi for one episode at least. I don't see why they couldn't build the mini technodrome for one episode and the turtles destroy it.

Martin · 06-08-2013, 06:08 PM

I'm pretty sure it'll be included in the show. It has already been introduced in the comics as a machine whose main purpose is to terraform the earth, and seeing how interested the krang from the nick show are in doing just that, I feel that the appearance of the technodrome is inevitable. Besides, after all the homage these guys are doing to the OT turtles, it would super weird if it wasn't included. Maybe the OT will bring their technodrome with them from their dimension when they show up in the show... wait, scratch that, that's the plot of turtles forever

So I guess the question isn't as much if it'll appear on the show, but rather when it will. Also, I think it's a given that it'll be a main plot element. I seriously doubt they'll include the thing for just one ep; there are easter eggs for that

kelligrafie · 06-09-2013, 08:32 AM

Here's the thing though. Krang used the technodrome as a means of a moving fortress. He chose to go underground so he was less easy to track.

All of the 2012 Kraang bases (bar the Karai's Vendetta underwater one) have been on land and within the city. So there's no use for the Technodrome there in terms of drilling or hideout.

Also, the Technodrome carried the portal to Dimension X. In this series they open a portal in one of their bases. So it's not needed there either.

Unless the Kraang and/or Shredder get driven underground, I don't think we'll see the Technodrome as we know it.

CinematicESP · 06-09-2013, 08:44 AM

I was actually expecting the Kraang scout ship from "Enemy of My Enemy" to go off and connect to the Technodrome at some point, given its eyeball-like appearance.

I could still see that reveal happening if another scout ship appears.

Martin · 06-09-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Here's the thing though. Krang used the technodrome as a means of a moving fortress. He chose to go underground so he was less easy to track.

All of the 2012 Kraang bases (bar the Karai's Vendetta underwater one) have been on land and within the city. So there's no use for the Technodrome there in terms of drilling or hideout.

Also, the Technodrome carried the portal to Dimension X. In this series they open a portal in one of their bases. So it's not needed there either.

Unless the Kraang and/or Shredder get driven underground, I don't think we'll see the Technodrome as we know it.

Here is a thought, maybe the technodrome will be introduced as Krang's final plan to terraform the earth. Up to this point, all they have been doing are basically tests (probably due to the fact that physics don't follow the same guidelines in both dimensions); they need to study the playing field before making their move. Also, it would make sense for them to not bring an enormous machine into the turtles dimension until they are ready to use it. It'd be much easier to just keep the thing in your home dimension and make the necessary adjustments over there.

Now speaking from a storytelling point of view, as I said before, I'm pretty sure the writers are set on bringing in the technodrome. But how do you introduce such an important story element? Well, with the season's ending coming up, it wouldn't be too out there to assume that the technodrome will show up as a big element of this season's finale. I'm not really sure how it would work, especially considering the Krang wanting to grab April thing, but it is a possibility. Personally, and I say this as a person who tried to watch OT as a grownup and couldn't sit through it, I've gotta admit that I don't really know if I want to see the technodrome portrayed in this series, but seeing how much homage these guys do to the OT, I'd be surprised if it didn't show up at some point.

kelligrafie · 06-09-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinf

Here is a thought, maybe the technodrome will be introduced as Krang's final plan to terraform the earth. Up to this point, all they have been doing are basically tests (probably due to the fact that physics don't follow the same guidelines in both dimensions); they need to study the playing field before making their move.

Maybe a digging to the centre of the earth storyline? It's been sort of used before but there's nothing wrong with recycling if you're gonna update it and make it fresh and exciting for the new generation.

Martin · 06-09-2013, 06:03 PM

^ Didn't they already do that in the 'Cockroach terminator' ep?

*CyberCubed* · 06-09-2013, 07:46 PM

We shouldn't see the Technodrome unless we see the REAL Krang in command.

I mean who is going to be in it? Some random Kraang? Meh.

*TurtleTitan97* · 06-09-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I mean who is going to be in it? Some random Kraang? Meh.

Or it could be, y'know, Kraang Prime?

kelligrafie · 06-10-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Martinf

^ Didn't they already do that in the 'Cockroach terminator' ep?

I think it's been used in another series although maybe I'm imagining that. When you haven't seen them for a while everything blurs into one.

*snake* · 06-10-2013, 11:43 AM

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Or it could be, y'know, Kraang Prime?

Do we know how big Prime is going to be? I mean, unless the 'drome is going to be gigantic, how will she fit in it?

the_minimizer · 08-09-2013, 10:38 AM

The Technodrome made its appearance last night. Too bad it looked nothing like the 80s Technodrome. It's in the bottom of the ocean right now.

Retro-Specs · 08-09-2013, 11:25 AM

Except this time it looks like a massive metal sea urchin.

I think it's cool and all that the T'Drome made it into this series, but I'd like to see it have... more form? The beauty of the original Technodrome was just how stupid-detailed the thing was. This new one seems to be a giant orb with canons/pods situated all over it, kind of in a pattern too.

But hey, maybe the Kraang will be forced to upgrade it to make the thing mobile again? Put some massive treads on it like the old one, so it can move around on the ocean floor. Well, time will tell.

I'm interested to know what people think of this design.

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-09-2013, 11:27 AM

I'm totally digging the new look for the Technodrome. The old one looked like, as 2k3 Raph put it, "A golf ball on wheels". This one is more like the Death Star. Hoping this won't be the last we see it in action.

*snake* · 08-09-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

I'm totally digging the new look for the Technodrome. The old one looked like, as 2k3 Raph put it, "A golf ball on wheels". This one is more like the Death Star. Hoping this won't be the last we see it in action.

It won't be, it's to awesome to get only one appearance.

Gwydion · 08-09-2013, 03:05 PM

While I can't say I was hugely impressed with the new Technodrome's design (it just looked kind of generic - not that I wanted it to look just like the old one, but it was certainly a more interesting design), I did still enjoy it showing up in the new show. And I had a good laugh when it ended up at the bottom of the ocean - wonder if it'll ever be stuck in a lava bed in Dimension X or in a frozen wasteland, lol.

*Zulithe* · 08-09-2013, 05:20 PM

I think the design is fine, and now that it has sunk into the sea we may see it mobilize in a different way that just floating. Maybe it can fold-out some tank-like continuous tracks

*Coola Yagami* · 08-09-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

I'm totally digging the new look for the Technodrome. The old one looked like, as 2k3 Raph put it, "A golf ball on wheels". This one is more like the Death Star. Hoping this won't be the last we see it in action.

Maybe it doesn't look like a golf ball on wheels, but it does look like a Christmas ornament.

*BubblyShell22* · 08-09-2013, 05:58 PM

I love the new design for the Technodrome. It looks neat, and one of my fave parts was when all the cannons were shooting lasers at the Turtles. That was great. I can't wait to see what they do with it in season 2.

*snake* · 08-09-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Maybe it doesn't look like a golf ball on wheels, but it does look like a Christmas ornament.

Was a Technodrome ornament ever made? I'd buy one!

06-08-2013, 04:26 PM	#1
the_minimizer Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 230	Technodrome on the 2012 series Dimension-X? Check Krang? The Kra'ang. Check Shredder and Kra'ang working together? Check Technodrome you are clear for taxi for one episode at least. I don't see why they couldn't build the mini technodrome for one episode and the turtles destroy it.

06-09-2013, 08:32 AM	#3
kelligrafie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 840	Here's the thing though. Krang used the technodrome as a means of a moving fortress. He chose to go underground so he was less easy to track. All of the 2012 Kraang bases (bar the Karai's Vendetta underwater one) have been on land and within the city. So there's no use for the Technodrome there in terms of drilling or hideout. Also, the Technodrome carried the portal to Dimension X. In this series they open a portal in one of their bases. So it's not needed there either. Unless the Kraang and/or Shredder get driven underground, I don't think we'll see the Technodrome as we know it. __________________ "You don't see (Shredder) calling Rahzar 'Chris'." victory_angel "When it's not what I'd like it to be, I still enjoy it." ElectricN

08-09-2013, 11:25 AM	#13
Retro-Specs Thug Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 81	Except this time it looks like a massive metal sea urchin. I think it's cool and all that the T'Drome made it into this series, but I'd like to see it have... more form? The beauty of the original Technodrome was just how stupid-detailed the thing was. This new one seems to be a giant orb with canons/pods situated all over it, kind of in a pattern too. But hey, maybe the Kraang will be forced to upgrade it to make the thing mobile again? Put some massive treads on it like the old one, so it can move around on the ocean floor. Well, time will tell. I'm interested to know what people think of this design. __________________ My DeviantART: Retro-Specs

08-09-2013, 11:27 AM	#14
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I'm totally digging the new look for the Technodrome. The old one looked like, as 2k3 Raph put it, "A golf ball on wheels". This one is more like the Death Star. Hoping this won't be the last we see it in action. __________________

08-09-2013, 03:05 PM	#16
Gwydion Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 331	While I can't say I was hugely impressed with the new Technodrome's design (it just looked kind of generic - not that I wanted it to look just like the old one, but it was certainly a more interesting design), I did still enjoy it showing up in the new show. And I had a good laugh when it ended up at the bottom of the ocean - wonder if it'll ever be stuck in a lava bed in Dimension X or in a frozen wasteland, lol. __________________

06-08-2013, 06:08 PM	#2
Martin Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 596	I'm pretty sure it'll be included in the show. It has already been introduced in the comics as a machine whose main purpose is to terraform the earth, and seeing how interested the krang from the nick show are in doing just that, I feel that the appearance of the technodrome is inevitable. Besides, after all the homage these guys are doing to the OT turtles, it would super weird if it wasn't included. Maybe the OT will bring their technodrome with them from their dimension when they show up in the show... wait, scratch that, that's the plot of turtles forever So I guess the question isn't as much if it'll appear on the show, but rather when it will. Also, I think it's a given that it'll be a main plot element. I seriously doubt they'll include the thing for just one ep; there are easter eggs for that

06-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#4
CinematicESP Thug Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 50	I was actually expecting the Kraang scout ship from "Enemy of My Enemy" to go off and connect to the Technodrome at some point, given its eyeball-like appearance. I could still see that reveal happening if another scout ship appears.

06-09-2013, 06:03 PM	#7
Martin Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 596	^ Didn't they already do that in the 'Cockroach terminator' ep?

06-09-2013, 07:46 PM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	We shouldn't see the Technodrome unless we see the REAL Krang in command. I mean who is going to be in it? Some random Kraang? Meh.

08-09-2013, 10:38 AM	#12
the_minimizer Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 230	The Technodrome made its appearance last night. Too bad it looked nothing like the 80s Technodrome. It's in the bottom of the ocean right now.

08-09-2013, 05:20 PM	#17
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	I think the design is fine, and now that it has sunk into the sea we may see it mobilize in a different way that just floating. Maybe it can fold-out some tank-like continuous tracks

08-09-2013, 05:58 PM	#19
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I love the new design for the Technodrome. It looks neat, and one of my fave parts was when all the cannons were shooting lasers at the Turtles. That was great. I can't wait to see what they do with it in season 2. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.