WHY?! Explanations of why you defend or are repulsed by the designs - Page 11

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 02-09-2014, 11:40 PM

Hard to say at this point. I'm not even sure they all have one, since the other two don't show anything resembling what we've seen on Mikey (and Leo if that really IS one, which I kind of doubt.) But where would he have it? It wouldn't even show under his fur. Unless it was on his tail? Still kind of doubtful, though. It would be cool if they all did, though- I like the idea of a clan tat. Makes sense.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-10-2014, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Hard to say at this point. I'm not even sure they all have one, since the other two don't show anything resembling what we've seen on Mikey (and Leo if that really IS one, which I kind of doubt.) But where would he have it? It wouldn't even show under his fur. Unless it was on his tail? Still kind of doubtful, though. It would be cool if they all did, though- I like the idea of a clan tat. Makes sense.

Maybe his foot? Or just a patch on his kimono. Either way I would be really open to them having their own clan. Would bring a great new feel and element to everything.

*Powder* · 02-10-2014, 02:55 AM

Would have been a nice nod to the OT (in anything, really, be it the IDW comics, Nick series, or this film) if they made use of the symbol on Splinter's robe. The three circles forming a triangle.

*Koi* · 02-19-2014, 05:04 PM

I don't think the designs shown are finalized, but I do like the base structure of the turtles so far but there is way to much clutter on top of them and that distracts a lot from the actual design of the turtles. It really is not half bad when you look at them without all their clothing.

I also like the skin colouring they have for the turtles shown in other pictures.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-19-2014, 05:17 PM

That's not the concept art of the movie designs, that's from the game Out of the Shadows, as the logo indicates.

Personally not a fan of the early designs from OotS, the plastron is all kinds of wrong when it's rendered as muscles. I'm so happy they changed that in the final design in the video game.

*Koi* · 02-20-2014, 05:12 AM

I was just using it as a reference because it is similar in design to me facial wise in that image.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-20-2014, 05:32 AM

Leo got the closest snout like the OotS designs, followed by Don. But both Miikey and Raph got this weird primate like nose going on.

Strangely enough, judging by the crummy quality pictures of the movie toys, the toy version of Leo also have that primate nose.

NuparuMahnika · 02-23-2014, 02:22 AM

I actually really dig the fact that they're wearing clothes this time. I've always felt that, since the Turtles are basically humans in mutant turtle form, wouldn't they want to wear clothes too? They would feel weird walking around naked, wouldn't they?

I'm still on the fence about the lips though. Waiting for clearer photos to be released before taking a stand.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-23-2014, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NuparuMahnika

I've always felt that, since the Turtles are basically humans in mutant turtle form, wouldn't they want to wear clothes too?

Wouldn't it be the other way around since they are turtles not humans. They are turtles mutated into a bipedal form with pose-able thumbs. The only reason a humanoid turtle would need clothes is to prevent body temperature cooling, which won't help much.

goodfellaray · 02-23-2014, 06:00 AM

Why anybody likes their new look is beyond me. "Oh, but they're Ninja Turtles, dude! C'mon!". No, they're Ninja Dorks, at this point. Mikey looking the absolute worst.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-23-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by goodfellaray

Why anybody likes their new look is beyond me. "Oh, but they're Ninja Turtles, dude! C'mon!". No, they're Ninja Dorks, at this point. Mikey looking the absolute worst.

Agreed. But you can't win with the people who are defending this thing. They'll keep saying the same thing until you agree with them.

~~Sumac~~ · 02-23-2014, 10:28 AM

I think people behind this movie wanted to make Turtles realistic and alien as if they were actual mutants. Obviously the wouldn't be all cuddly and cute like most of their incarnations, but I think, designers went a bit too far with alien angle and eventually made Turtles look very ugly to the point where they look simply repulsive.

While heroes could look ugly, I think they still must look somewhat likeable and this Turtles design, just doesn't come of as likeable or friendly in the least. Though maybe that was the point. Anyway, I think Out of Shadows handled Turtles realistic design much better. They looked alien, but not very repulsive.

I'm OK with Turtles wearing clothes, though I don't understand why Donatello must wear samurai garb like Leonardo, while all other Turtles wearing something completely different.

~~Ultimate Ninja~~ · 02-23-2014, 11:38 AM

I prefer original looking turtles with the different color headbands. Basically I like my turtles to resemble the turtles we have known since the 1980s cartoon, or the 2k3 cartoon. However, I feel like the movie designs are acceptable, because they do look cool. So I will accept them. Some movies have a different look for their characters as compared to the comic books or cartoons. So the designs are okay. It is fun to have a new take on the turtles. Again, I prefer the original designs that we all know from the comics and cartoons.

It is kind of like going for a banana milk shake (original turtles), finding out they are out of that flavor, and getting a chocolate or vanilla milkshake (movie turtles) and still being happy.

*samxsteal* · 02-23-2014, 12:00 PM

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I prefer original looking turtles with the different color headbands. Basically I like my turtles to resemble the turtles we have known since the 1980s cartoon, or the 2k3 cartoon. However, I feel like the movie designs are acceptable, because they do look cool. So I will accept them. Some movies have a different look for their characters as compared to the comic books or cartoons. So the designs are okay. It is fun to have a new take on the turtles. Again, I prefer the original designs that we all know from the comics and cartoons.

It is kind of like going for a banana milk shake (original turtles), finding out they are out of that flavor, and getting a chocolate or vanilla milkshake (movie turtles) and still being happy.

While I agree to and extent, I have to say I have always wanted "ninja" looking or Japanese Inspired Turtles. I really Love leos look. And while i love the turtles I feel like there "look" is superfluous its about the characters not how they look. I just happen to like how they look also.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-23-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

While I agree to and extent, I have to say I have always wanted "ninja" looking or Japanese Inspired Turtles. I really Love leos look. And while i love the turtles I feel like there "look" is superfluous its about the characters not how they look. I just happen to like how they look also.

If the turtles are just giant turds. Literally not figuratively a giant pieces of crap, with swords that would be ok with you, as long as they have a good personality?

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

If the turtles are just giant turds. Literally not figuratively a giant pieces of crap, with swords that would be ok with you, as long as they have a good personality?

Why would you even ask that question?

slingtheory · 02-23-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

While I agree to and extent, I have to say I have always wanted "ninja" looking or Japanese Inspired Turtles. I really Love leos look. And while i love the turtles I feel like there "look" is superfluous its about the characters not how they look. I just happen to like how they look also.

thats why I have a problem with leos look more than the others. he looks more makeshift samurai than ninja. as splinters top student and the one most dedicated to their ninja training you would think he would know the difference. ninjas are spies all about hiding and infiltration. samurai are soldiers who fight out in the open which is why they wear armor.

*samxsteal* · 02-23-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slingtheory

thats why I have a problem with leos look more than the others. he looks more makeshift samurai than ninja. as splinters top student and the one most dedicated to their ninja training you would think he would know the difference. ninjas are spies all about hiding and infiltration. samurai are soldiers who fight out in the open which is why they wear armor.

Meh i posted before Ninja have there own armor as well very similar to that seen in Batman begins from the league of shadows, and ninja were very adaptive whether that be concealment or out in the open they could handle them selves. Plus the armor really doesn't seem like a totally stretch really I guess I'm just used to seeing armored Ninjas

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slingtheory · 02-23-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

Meh i posted before Ninja have there own armor as well very similar to that seen in Batman begins from the league of shadows, and ninja were very adaptive whether that be concealment or out in the open they could handle them selves. Plus the armor really doesn't seem like a totally stretch really I guess I'm just used to seeing armored Ninjas

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and if all leo had was shoulder pads and forearm guards Id agree with you. its the bottom half that gets me. and the bamboo thing on his chest doesn't look like its all that protective.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slingtheory

and the bamboo thing on his chest doesn't look like its all that protective.

It's not, it's purely superfluous decoration.

Considering his plastron would act in a much better fashion as "chest armor."

Just more overdesign for the sake of it.

02-09-2014, 11:40 PM	#201
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Hard to say at this point. I'm not even sure they all have one, since the other two don't show anything resembling what we've seen on Mikey (and Leo if that really IS one, which I kind of doubt.) But where would he have it? It wouldn't even show under his fur. Unless it was on his tail? Still kind of doubtful, though. It would be cool if they all did, though- I like the idea of a clan tat. Makes sense. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

02-19-2014, 05:17 PM	#205
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	That's not the concept art of the movie designs, that's from the game Out of the Shadows, as the logo indicates. Personally not a fan of the early designs from OotS, the plastron is all kinds of wrong when it's rendered as muscles. I'm so happy they changed that in the final design in the video game. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-20-2014, 05:32 AM	#207
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Leo got the closest snout like the OotS designs, followed by Don. But both Miikey and Raph got this weird primate like nose going on. Strangely enough, judging by the crummy quality pictures of the movie toys, the toy version of Leo also have that primate nose. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-23-2014, 06:00 AM	#210
goodfellaray Thug Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 97	Why anybody likes their new look is beyond me. "Oh, but they're Ninja Turtles, dude! C'mon!". No, they're Ninja Dorks, at this point. Mikey looking the absolute worst. __________________ Listen carefully to me. You will never see another guy like me if you live to be 5000. - John Gotti ____ I have tried to channel your anger, Raphael. But more remains. Anger clouds the mind. Turned inward, it is an unconquerable enemy. You are unique among your brothers, for you choose to face this enemy alone. But as you face it, do not forget them, and do not forget me.

02-10-2014, 02:55 AM	#203
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Would have been a nice nod to the OT (in anything, really, be it the IDW comics, Nick series, or this film) if they made use of the symbol on Splinter's robe. The three circles forming a triangle.

02-19-2014, 05:04 PM	#204
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	I don't think the designs shown are finalized, but I do like the base structure of the turtles so far but there is way to much clutter on top of them and that distracts a lot from the actual design of the turtles. It really is not half bad when you look at them without all their clothing. I also like the skin colouring they have for the turtles shown in other pictures.

02-20-2014, 05:12 AM	#206
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	I was just using it as a reference because it is similar in design to me facial wise in that image.

02-23-2014, 02:22 AM	#208
NuparuMahnika Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 21	I actually really dig the fact that they're wearing clothes this time. I've always felt that, since the Turtles are basically humans in mutant turtle form, wouldn't they want to wear clothes too? They would feel weird walking around naked, wouldn't they? I'm still on the fence about the lips though. Waiting for clearer photos to be released before taking a stand.

02-23-2014, 10:28 AM	#212
~~Sumac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,129	I think people behind this movie wanted to make Turtles realistic and alien as if they were actual mutants. Obviously the wouldn't be all cuddly and cute like most of their incarnations, but I think, designers went a bit too far with alien angle and eventually made Turtles look very ugly to the point where they look simply repulsive. While heroes could look ugly, I think they still must look somewhat likeable and this Turtles design, just doesn't come of as likeable or friendly in the least. Though maybe that was the point. Anyway, I think Out of Shadows handled Turtles realistic design much better. They looked alien, but not very repulsive. I'm OK with Turtles wearing clothes, though I don't understand why Donatello must wear samurai garb like Leonardo, while all other Turtles wearing something completely different.

02-23-2014, 11:38 AM	#213
~~Ultimate Ninja~~ Banned Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 74	I prefer original looking turtles with the different color headbands. Basically I like my turtles to resemble the turtles we have known since the 1980s cartoon, or the 2k3 cartoon. However, I feel like the movie designs are acceptable, because they do look cool. So I will accept them. Some movies have a different look for their characters as compared to the comic books or cartoons. So the designs are okay. It is fun to have a new take on the turtles. Again, I prefer the original designs that we all know from the comics and cartoons. It is kind of like going for a banana milk shake (original turtles), finding out they are out of that flavor, and getting a chocolate or vanilla milkshake (movie turtles) and still being happy.