TMNT Season 2 Official Info Thread

[Metalwolf]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Hate to burst any bubbles because I know how fond some people are of a certain white rabbit.

BUT.

The Usagi thing might not happen because the guy who created him (please forgive my ignorance in terms of names, I know very little about Usagi) according to something I read on tumblr, his wife is supposed to be quite ill. I read someone was holding a fundraiser where they were selling various bits of merch, old sketches etc. to raise money for her medical bills.

I don't know if anyone can confirm this though?

Yeah, he's in dire straits with her medical bills, and I think he's turned to charities and such to help pay it off. This Usagi appearance might actually be one of the ways he's using to help pay off some of the bills, since he'd very likely get royalties from Nick and Playmates using Usagi's image.

[NinjaMan]

Remember too Leatherhead's voice actor said he plays a huge role in season 3. Usagi!!! Yes!!

[BubblyShell22]

That's awesome that Usagi will be appearing. I agree that all Stan would have to do is give permission for Nick to use him. I know at one time he had said that Usagi wasn't going to be used but given the circumstances with his wife (which I really am sad about), he probably figures he'll get money from Usagi's appearance and that may help with medical bills and such. I'm still excited about it though as 4Kids handled him well, and I have confidence that Ciro will do the same.

Yeah, I can't wait for that Leo adaptation. I'm so anxious for that one.

[kelligrafie]

It's time like these I am so glad I live in the UK and have the NHS.


I'd quite like Mona Lisa to show up in season 3...

Not as a love interest. And not because of the male-female balance thingy. I just like her as a possible character.

[NinjaPug]

Usagi and a Return to New York-esque storyline? Yes please.

I just hope if Nick sticks to running S2 until October that there isn't a big hiatus before the start of S3.

[MCLeo28]

^ Part of me would want that, but the other part of me won't b/c that means we're going to have a lot of hiatus's as we're already > 1/2 way through S2.

[Leofan26]

Ok, now I'm really looking forward to the season final and season three

One of my favorite characters from the 4Kids series could appear in season three and they go off to Japan?

Bet Leo finally talks some sense into Karai in the season final, it'd make a lot of sense. Please Nick, don't let this break last too long

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Out of curiosity, do you guys still think that this show is a balance between the OT and 2k3 cartoon or do you think it's gearing towards one over the other?

[Ninjinister]

So wait, one website mentions that it's a rumor mill statement with no evidence to back it up and suddenly it's "confirmed"?

[NinjaMan]

Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

Out of curiosity, do you guys still think that this show is a balance between the OT and 2k3 cartoon or do you think it's gearing towards one over the other?

I still find it balanced. It has the humor of the 87 series, but the action of 03.

[Ashwolf]

Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

Out of curiosity, do you guys still think that this show is a balance between the OT and 2k3 cartoon or do you think it's gearing towards one over the other?

feels like its directed more at the 80s so far but mainly feel that way since only the 80s cameo so far

[Leofan26]

Right now, it's feeling more and more like a mix. Some 80s characters appearing but with 2003 serious some what / Story arcs.

[Ursalink]

Where can you see that preview for season 3?

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

So wait, one website mentions that it's a rumor mill statement with no evidence to back it up and suddenly it's "confirmed"?

Well Bebop and Rocksteady are already confirmed regardless, although I suppose someone can ask Stan Sakai if Usagi is really appearing in the show.

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

Originally Posted by Ursalink

Where can you see that preview for season 3?

There is no visual preview, but this was released in a article today. In the beginning there's facts, and then they speculate.

Spoiler:

With Season Two at its midpoint, retailers, executives, and advertisers are looking ahead to the end of the 2014, and what lies in store for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise as the newest animated series enters its third season. Even though the rest of the world is still deep in the action and adventure that surrounds the second season, the discussions among higher-ups regarding what’s to come have started trickling down to the public, providing some very interesting pieces of information to get the rumor mill circulating.

In a recently released retail guide used to show advertisers and retailers what toys Playmates had coming out the rest of this year, information was included about the success of the show, known casting decisions about the movie, and, surprisingly, what the television show had in store for its third season.

From the preview:
“Shredder gets his revenge forcing the turtles to flee NYC in search of a strategy to retake the city.”

Additionally, mutants known from the comics and old television show will return, including fan-favorites Bebop, Rocksteady, and Usagi Yojimbo. This solitary statement is rife with possibility, so let’s dive in and start figuring out what could be happening in Season Three.

Most importantly, is that Shredder is getting his revenge for something. While the turtles and their allies have given him plenty of problems so far, nothing they’ve done has been particularly worthy of revenge, which would suggest that something major is still to come in Season Two, or very early in Season Three. Given what’s happened so far, there’s the possibility that the turtles thwart one evil scheme too many. Of course, perhaps more likely would be something really drastic, like taking Karai away from him. Shredder wants the turtles dead, but if they were to turn Karai against him finally, he may snap, and set his entire army on a reptile hunt the likes of which the TMNT universe has never seen before.

The next interesting idea to come from this statement is that the turtles have to leave NYC until they can mount a counterattack. First, this must mean that Shredder finds the lair. After so many close calls with Foot Bots and aliens, it was only a matter of time until the turtles’ hiding place was compromised. Second, where could they possibly go? While it would be pretty cool to see them holed up at an old O’Neil family farm again (just like the first live-action movie), and it would certainly be great if the show introduced a brand new locale, logic would suggest that the turtles will end up on Japan. Since Usagi Yojimbo returns and it would be the perfect place to train to take on Shredder, Hamato Yoshi returning to his roots and making peace with his wife’s death and daughter’s return would be a wonderfully pivotal moment in Season Three.

What’s not suggested here is what becomes of other characters, like Casey and April. Given how close the Kraang have come to capturing her, maybe they ultimately do get their hands on April by the end of the current season. Maybe she and Casey go with the turtles when they leave (their identities aren’t exactly unknown to Shredder at this point, or at least April’s isn’t). Maybe they are forced to stay behind and fight from the inside, bringing them closer together and ruining any chance Donatello had at a romantic tryst. No matter what, their story is likely to be tied directly to the turtles’, and what happens is anyone’s guess.

With some new characters now known to be making appearances, who else will show up is anyone’s guess. Will the Mighty Mutanimals or Punk Frogs band together while the turtles are gone? Will the boys meet Venus de Milo if they end up in Japan or China? Nothing is known for sure, but this teaser is ripe for interpretation. What is for certain, though, is that Season Three will be an excellent adventure to add to this already wonderful show.

[CyberCubed]

I don't like how that summary says Usagi is a, "mutant" although I suppose that was just a generic blurb. I'm sure he'll still be from another dimension.

[Donatello19]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I don't like how that summary says Usagi is a, "mutant" although I suppose that was just a generic blurb. I'm sure he'll still be from another dimension.

Yeah...whoever wrote that was probably a "filthy casual"

[NinjaPug]

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

So wait, one website mentions that it's a rumor mill statement with no evidence to back it up and suddenly it's "confirmed"?

The only reason I think it's legit is because it fits with what Discogod heard from Playmates at the UK Toy Fair regarding Bebop, Rocksteady and the Turtles having to flee NYC.

I wish they would've posted some proof of the retail guide though.

[Electric]

With how they're adding bebop and rocksteady, I wonder if shredder having full revenge on the turtles has something to do with his henchmen. I mean, the kata I thing could obviously be part of it, but I wonder if fish face and Rahzar leave shredder or something. Because to have his henchmen include tigerclaw, fish face, rahzar, Baxter, karai, bebop and rocksteady, that'd be quite a lot.

[Metalwolf]

Originally Posted by ElectricN

With how they're adding bebop and rocksteady, I wonder if shredder having full revenge on the turtles has something to do with his henchmen. I mean, the kata I thing could obviously be part of it, but I wonder if fish face and Rahzar leave shredder or something. Because to have his henchmen include tigerclaw, fish face, rahzar, Baxter, karai, bebop and rocksteady, that'd be quite a lot.

Agreed. Maybe they leave, or the Turtles kill them or something. And I agree, having all of those people there would be stretching things a bit.