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Leofan26 · 02-05-2014, 05:03 AM

Sorry, couldn't fit it all in the title for the thread

Ok, so it's come to my attention that every long time running series as of late has been getting extreme make overs, for examples such Pokemon and Ben 10 along with Looney Tunes. Why the urge for change suddenly? They've got big fandom's for reasons

*Powder* · 02-05-2014, 05:54 AM

Pokemon is getting a makeover???

The reason is: to try and boost ratings/sell more toys. Basic ish.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 02-07-2014, 12:36 PM

Often, they change them to attract new viewers or/and keep the current viewers interested, so there is less chance of the series getting canceled.

*Wildcat* · 02-07-2014, 11:43 PM

Why is this a problem?

Ben 10 made sense. I mean he got older. Im not sure how different Omniverse is. Never was that big a fan.

Looney Tunes Show Im guessing youre talking about. I think its pretty good. Its just using the Odd Couple formula which fits for Bugs and Daffy.

Pokemon I assume updates to match the games. I dont play them but its really gotten ridiculous how many pokemon there are. Theyve basically replaced all other animals as the dominant species.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-08-2014, 06:54 AM

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Why is this a problem?

Ben 10 made sense. I mean he got older. Im not sure how different Omniverse is. Never was that big a fan.

Omniverse is terrible, it's like all that growth Ben had in Alien Force was completly eroded and he was restored to factory settings.

*Wildcat* · 02-08-2014, 09:53 PM

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Omniverse is terrible, it's like all that growth Ben had in Alien Force was completly eroded and he was restored to factory settings.

Oh. Ya I saw one episode and it did go back to being more lighthearted.

I only saw a few of the original. I saw more of Alien Force. Some episodes were pretty good. Wasnt there some other chapter before Omniverse? Forgot.

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-08-2014, 09:58 PM

IDK, I actually kinda like Omniverse. It feels a lot like the original series, which is my top favorite. Alien Force and Ultimate Alien are alright, though I never really cared much about how it tried to make Ben 10 more serious.

*BabyTurtles* · 02-08-2014, 10:37 PM

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IDK, I actually kinda like Omniverse. It feels a lot like the original series, which is my top favorite. Alien Force and Ultimate Alien are alright, though I never really cared much about how it tried to make Ben 10 more serious.

yea..I preferred how lighthearted omniverse was.

but they kinda both lost the spirit younger Ben ten had.....

Ben ten alien force was too serious...
and Ben ten omniverse was too....goofy....

and Gwen and Max were still the best team ever :3 Gwen lost her sassiness in Alien force, which made me so upset

(I didn't mind Kevin)

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-08-2014, 10:56 PM

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yea..I preferred how lighthearted omniverse was.

but they kinda both lost the spirit younger Ben ten had.....

Ben ten alien force was too serious...
and Ben ten omniverse was too....goofy....

Yeah, I agree. I feel like the original Ben 10 was the best that it had a balance between comedy and action. I felt as though Alien Force/Ultimate Alien lacked that, especially with the comedy.

And one of my main gripes with Alien Force/Ultimate Alien was that they didn't bring back Steve Blum as Vilgax. The guy they chose for him instead was awful, imo. His voice was way too gravely, like he was doing a bad impression of Christian Bale's Batman voice. I'm glad Omniverse made up for it by bringing back Blum.

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Gwen lost her sassiness in Alien force, which made me so upset

I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with you on that, BT. Growing up and watching the original show, I HATED Gwen a lot. She was my least favorite character because she came off more like brat. It's for that reason why "Gwen 10" is my least favorite episode from the series. I much prefer her AF portrayal.

*BabyTurtles* · 02-08-2014, 11:21 PM

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I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with you on that, BT. Growing up and watching the original show, I HATED Gwen a lot. She was my least favorite character because she came off more like brat. It's for that reason why "Gwen 10" is my least favorite episode from the series. I much prefer her AF portrayal.

nah I get it, she was smarty pants most of the time XD

I just prefer a girl have alot of personality even if it is flawed

both Ben and Gwen were flawed actually.

I mean let's be honest here, Ben was a selfish, irresponsible kid....but man did I love him

same with Gwen, she was a know it all brat.....but she was smart and really did care for Ben. ^_^

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-08-2014, 11:40 PM

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nah I get it, she was smarty pants most of the time XD

I just prefer a girl have alot of personality even if it is flawed

Yeah, I can agree with that.

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both Ben and Gwen were flawed actually.

I mean let's be honest here, Ben was a selfish, irresponsible kid....but man did I love him

You're not alone.

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same with Gwen, she was a know it all brat.....but she was smart and really did care for Ben. ^_^

That's true, I suppose. I don't really hate 10 year old Gwen as much as I did 9 years back. Though she still hasn't really grown on me much.

You know, all this Ben 10 talk now really makes me want to rewatch the original series again.

Leofan26 · 02-10-2014, 02:40 AM

Now, funny thing I've noticed about most of the Ben 10 fandom is, ever since the AF series I've heard nothing but complaints about all the changes, even with the animation so LOL. I am slowly warming up to this new series myself along with the newer animation, just takes some time is all. As the series moves on, in my opinion it's been getting better. Spoilers for the up coming episodes have me even more excited though

About Pokemon, no I'm not talking about the games or the manga itself. I don't know if you watch the anime still like I do, the animation is soo different now and all new characters minus Ash and Team Rocket, it's like I'm watching another anime

Being a fan of these shows I've mentioned, the one thing I was not happy about with the new change was Looney Tunes. Oh, Let's not forget that dreadful new Teen Titans make over, Teen Titans Go! I only see promos for it, it's like they are making fun of the show

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Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Why is this a problem? Ben 10 made sense. I mean he got older. Im not sure how different Omniverse is. Never was that big a fan. Looney Tunes Show Im guessing youre talking about. I think its pretty good. Its just using the Odd Couple formula which fits for Bugs and Daffy. Pokemon I assume updates to match the games. I dont play them but its really gotten ridiculous how many pokemon there are. Theyve basically replaced all other animals as the dominant species. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything. Last edited by Wildcat; 02-07-2014 at 11:48 PM.

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TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	IDK, I actually kinda like Omniverse. It feels a lot like the original series, which is my top favorite. Alien Force and Ultimate Alien are alright, though I never really cared much about how it tried to make Ben 10 more serious. __________________

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Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Pokemon is getting a makeover??? The reason is: to try and boost ratings/sell more toys. Basic ish.

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Leofan26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,306	Now, funny thing I've noticed about most of the Ben 10 fandom is, ever since the AF series I've heard nothing but complaints about all the changes, even with the animation so LOL. I am slowly warming up to this new series myself along with the newer animation, just takes some time is all. As the series moves on, in my opinion it's been getting better. Spoilers for the up coming episodes have me even more excited though About Pokemon, no I'm not talking about the games or the manga itself. I don't know if you watch the anime still like I do, the animation is soo different now and all new characters minus Ash and Team Rocket, it's like I'm watching another anime Being a fan of these shows I've mentioned, the one thing I was not happy about with the new change was Looney Tunes. Oh, Let's not forget that dreadful new Teen Titans make over, Teen Titans Go! I only see promos for it, it's like they are making fun of the show