WHY?! Explanations of why you defend or are repulsed by the designs - Page 12

*samxsteal* · 02-23-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slingtheory

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.

Could be in the incarnation the plastron are weaker. Or it could just be a visual thing. he wanted to look like armor and used what he had, Kind looks like used chop sticks (which could happen in NY) and designed armor similar to this while a whole lot cruder it seem perfectly plausible

*turtlefanforever* · 02-23-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

Could be in the incarnation the plastron are weaker. Or it could just be a visual thing. he wanted to look like armor and used what he had, Kind looks like used chop sticks (which could happen in NY) and designed armor similar to this while a whole lot cruder it seem perfectly plausible

Why would he do that just for show? That's not the Way of the ninja, or a leader. He wears it cause he thinks it looks cool? I'd be looking for a new leader after that. What good ninja would purposely weight themseld down with armor that doesn't work just to look cool? And not even considering the noise factor when trying to be stealthy.

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 05:38 PM

Even if you think the designs are bad, you gotta admit they're probably the most creative ones since the original.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

Even if you think the designs are bad, you gotta admit they're probably the most creative ones since the original.

In what way is it creative?

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

In what way is it creative?

Well, they're more creative than color-coded accessories, initialed belt buckles, and copy-paste body types.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-23-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

Even if you think the designs are bad, you gotta admit they're probably the most creative ones since the original.

Compared to the rest of strange and wacky designs that have taken place in the TMNT franchise as a whole? No, not in the slightest. We have seen not only more creative designs, but also the near same themes done better.

Movie Leonardo with cobbled together armor made by things they have found, look no further then the fightin' Gear figures of the 2k3 line. Same concept made much better.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

Well, they're more creative than color-coded accessories, initialed belt buckles, and copy-paste body types.

Yes it's either that or what we have in the movie which is over-designed, loud, and done to shove their personalities in our faces.

There's no middle ground.

Nope.

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Compared to the rest of strange and wacky designs that have taken place in the TMNT franchise as a whole? No, not in the slightest. We have seen not only more creative designs, but also the near same themes done better.

Movie Leonardo with cobbled together armor made by things they have found, look no further then the fightin' Gear figures of the 2k3 line. Same concept made much better.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the toys. Also, to clarify, I'm referring to the designs of the Turtles, not just any of the character designs in the franchise.

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

Yes it's either that or what we have in the movie which is over-designed, loud, and done to shove their personalities in our faces.

There's no middle ground.

Nope.

You said it, not me.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

You said it, not me.

What does that even mean.

I was being very sarcastic.

There are MANY more designs that beat out the current movie's designs and that are very much more than the "cookie cutter" designs of the original cartoon while STILL being recognizably the Turtles.

A current example would be the Nick cartoon.

Still very classically, recognizably the Turtles, but still vastly unique in appearance between them in regards to skin color, height, and body type.

Even in other, smaller details they're all very much unique.

AND leagues better than the movie designs.

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

What does that even mean.

I was being very sarcastic.

There are MANY more designs that beat out the current movie's designs and that are very much more than the "cookie cutter" designs of the original cartoon while STILL being recognizably the Turtles.

A current example would be the Nick cartoon.

Still very classically, recognizably the Turtles, but still vastly unique in appearance between them in regards to skin color, height, and body type.

Even in other, smaller details they're all very much unique.

AND leagues better than the movie designs.

I think the Nick Turtles' designs are the best in the franchise. I'm not saying the new movie Turtles' designs are perfect. I'm simply expressing my opinion of their uniqueness. I apologize for any confusion.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-23-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the toys. Also, to clarify, I'm referring to the designs of the Turtles, not just any of the character designs in the franchise.

Um, yes the turtles, of all the designs of the turtles spanning over the entire franchise, the new movie designs would still not be very creative nor good for that matter. That why I took a comparison to New Movie Leo and Fightin' Gear Leo from the 2k3 toyline similar concept, cobbled stuff to be armor, yet a lot more effective on a design level.

*samxsteal* · 02-23-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

There are MANY more designs that beat out the current movie's designs and that are very much more than the "cookie cutter" designs of the original cartoon while STILL being recognizably the Turtles.

So you're saying the new designs can not be told apart? I can easily point out who is who. And the still match their characterization. I'm not sure how they will act but no one does? I for one and easily recognize them ass the turtles as I'm sure would anyone if you showed them the pictures.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by samxsteal

So you're saying the new designs can not be told apart? I can easily point out who is who.

Ummm...no?

FoxBoxKid · 02-23-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxBoxKid

Even if you think the designs are bad, you gotta admit they're probably the most creative ones since the original.

Okay, so the wording did not properly communicate what I meant to say. Not to mention, the egregious hyperbole. What meant to say is that I think the ideas used in the designs are interesting and creative, not necessarily the designs themselves.

Technogeek29 · 02-23-2014, 07:33 PM

Most drastically different design i've seen is Ross Campbell Secret of the Ooze designs.

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 07:40 PM

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Most drastically different design i've seen is Ross Campbell Secret of the Ooze designs.

I actually like Ross Campbell's TMNT universe designs(not the odd facepaint versions, the regular versions).

His Shredder is BAD. ASS.

Technogeek29 · 02-23-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

I actually like Ross Campbell's TMNT universe designs(not the odd facepaint versions, the regular versions).

His Shredder is BAD. ASS.

Heck Ross Turtle's are always a treat. The face paint designs are pretty cool with me. Its a small change that adds nothing but doesn't take away anything. And unfinished upside to that the markings are different so you could turned them all red if you'd prefer?

*TrickOrTreater* · 02-23-2014, 07:56 PM

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Heck Ross Turtle's are always a treat. The face paint designs are pretty cool with me. Its a small change that adds nothing but doesn't take away anything. And unfinished upside to that the markings are different so you could turned them all red if you'd prefer?

No I just don't like the idea of the facepaint in general.

The masks work just fine.

But other than that his stuff is great.

*Allio* · 02-23-2014, 08:38 PM

my complaint...I just don't think the reboot designs are that impressive...

now Kikaida's reboot design

Spoiler:

That is sexy

Why couldn't the turtles look as amazing as that?

*samxsteal* · 02-23-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickOrTreater

No I just don't like the idea of the facepaint in general.

The masks work just fine.

But other than that his stuff is great.

His art style is amazing Ive friended him on deviant art great stuff.

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Technogeek29 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville Posts: 1,486	Most drastically different design i've seen is Ross Campbell Secret of the Ooze designs. __________________

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Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,208	my complaint...I just don't think the reboot designs are that impressive... now Kikaida's reboot design Spoiler: That is sexy Why couldn't the turtles look as amazing as that? __________________

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FoxBoxKid Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 214	Even if you think the designs are bad, you gotta admit they're probably the most creative ones since the original.