Favorite Design Of TMNT - Page 3

*Icebot* · 06-12-2014, 08:27 AM

My favorites are TMNT 1987 (Red Sky) and TMNT 2003 (first 5 seasons) so I voted 2003.

*Bry* · 06-12-2014, 08:56 AM

Mirage. It's the basis for everything that came after (well, everything that worked, anyway) and still the strongest overall. The Nick designs are a close second because the individual body types were a smart idea, though I like my Turtles with a bit more of a "beak". I like the 2003 Turtles a lot as well, but they're basically pretty Miragey but with the individual bandana colours and skin tones - again, a smart idea, but I still have to give it to the originals.

batmanfn · 06-12-2014, 09:01 AM

My vote is easily the Nick Turtles. Love Mikey's toes haha

PizzaPower1985 · 06-12-2014, 09:18 AM

Based on the options in the poll, I chose 2k3 as well, but I like the art style(s) of the IDW comics.

*Cipher* · 06-12-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__8tv2laMEB...0/Number12.jpg

So only the Turtles as drawn by Eastman and Laird in the early issues?

Then I'm not sure. I do like those grimacy beaks though.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 06-12-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

So only the Turtles as drawn by Eastman and Laird in the early issues?

Then I'm not sure. I do like those grimacy beaks though.

Not just those designs, I quite like the designs that Kevin and Peter did afterwards, but the early designs are probably my favorite.

*ssjup81* · 06-12-2014, 10:34 AM

If the choice was there, I'd go with the movie 1 Turtle design, but since it's not there...hm, my choice would be between either 2007, Mirage, and Nick. I just can't include the 1987 turtles, despite my nostalgia for them. Without the masks, they remind me of Battletoads. Even at the time, they made me think of the Battletoads. Anyone remember the Battletoads? Did anyone play that game back then?

I like Nick (even though I am not a fan of CG animation) because of the obvious differences between the 4. I like that Donnie's the tallest, Raph has the chipped shell, Mikey has freckles, etc. I think it's nice that all that was added. In other words they could all wear the same mask and not have their signature weapon, and I'd still be able to tell them apart. As someone else mentioned, it seems more realistic that the four would have some physical differences and this incarnation does it best.

I don't care for the IDW design. Kind of....scary? I dunno. lol It's not bad, but...so-so for me.

I was turned off from the 2k3 design from the get go, honestly. I don't like the fact that they look all muscular and bulky. Real ninja are supposed to be slim so that they can sneak around, so I don't want to see them loaded up with muscle (2k3) or the size of skyscrapers (*coughs*newmovie*coughs*). Of course I'm using the term "real ninja" loosely because if they WERE being trained as real ninja, they wouldn't eat the way that they do. Real ninja have special diets to help prevent giving off certain body odors. I'm sure pizza wouldn't be on that list.

lol But yeah, I just felt the 2k3 turtles were too bulky.

Hm, I guess I'll vote for Nick's version.

Kingoji · 06-12-2014, 01:47 PM

Allan-era Archie, 2007, Nick. In that order.

TMNT_Guy · 06-12-2014, 02:16 PM

Mirage style with multicolored headbands.

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Guy

My favorite look of the Turtles is how they looked in the live action movies and the Mirage comics.

So I guess whatever this is would be my favorite:

Leolead · 06-12-2014, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Guy

Mirage style with multicolored headbands.

WOW! were did you get that awesome art of the Turtles?!

TMNT_Guy · 06-12-2014, 06:09 PM

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 06-13-2014, 12:36 AM

2003 all the way, like the movies/ mirage in 1

Leolead · 06-13-2014, 12:51 AM

Thanks! those are awesome!

Leofan26 · 06-13-2014, 02:37 AM

It's hard for me to decide, it's a toss up between the 2012 series and the 2003 ones

HotNunchuckFury · 06-13-2014, 06:17 AM

The 2003 designs got my vote (first few seasons - don't like the later alternatives at all). I loved how they were different shades of green, and I prefer the more serious poses they adopted as opposed to their more goofy 80's counterparts (who I am still fond of). I think their shells were a bit too bulbous though, and the flatter shells of the Nick version are much better. Nick and IDW battle it out for second place for me.

Shred Head · 06-13-2014, 10:39 AM

Out of this poll I voted for the 2K3 but my absolute favorite version is the way Michael Dooney and Chris Allan drew them. I always felt there art is easily the most iconic when it comes to the Turtles outside of most Eastman and Lairds works that is. I actually like the muscles not to big but not to small and they can look pretty damn threatening to there enemies and people who spot them yet warm and friendly to those they care about. Thats something I felt they lost with the Nick designs they always do cute and cuddly all I ever want to do is laugh and say "Come on guys who are you trying to kid." anytime they try to get white eyed and serious. All and all I like of mix of the old school Mirage and the 80's toon. Badass and cool but not to extreme. I felt those two artiest and and the 2k3 series did it brilliantly.

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*MsMarvelDuckie* · 06-15-2014, 01:49 PM

Well, darn it! IDW gets added AFTER I already voted!! If it was there when I voted, I might have gone with that, but it would still be a toss-up with it and 4Kids.

Leolead · 06-15-2014, 04:05 PM

Guys how do i delete this thread, i wanna make a 2.0 version with a updated poll.

*Warhorse* · 06-17-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BlisterStockboy

I've never liked the design of the 2K3 turtles because they're so muscular and they all sound like adults, and not really teenagers. Nothing about them looked or felt like teenagers to me.

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/...3_cast__1_.jpg

Their biceps are huge.

I thought this thread was for what you did like, not what you didn't like?

Probably 2k3, but each incarnation brings something that I like, and I kind of like to use each of it to build the ideal TMNT in my head.

Raphtastic · 06-19-2014, 01:31 PM

From this list, it'd have to be between Mirage and 4Kids. Today, I went with 4Kids, but another day and I might ' ve easily picked Mirage. Had the 1st movie been an option, I would've picked it, because I love those designs. The second movie, the quality of the costumes was not as good, even though the animatronics had advanced a bit. I didn't like the slight changes to the face designs.

4Kids designs are about as big/bulky as I can tolerate, though, so the new movie designs annoy me.

I like a lot of the IDW art and the Nick designs. I like the way the Nick turtles are more individualistic... and they are adorable! Part of the appeal of the OT designs was that they were so friendly and cute looking. Nick took that idea and built on it! (Actually really like their design aesthetic for the entire show...It's like a mash up of old sci fi/monster b movies and cuteness that I'm a sucker for!)

View Poll Results: Favorite Turtles Design
Mirage Turtles	20	27.78%
IDW Turtles	11	15.28%
87 Turtles	4	5.56%
2003 Turtles	18	25.00%
Nick Turtles	19	26.39%
Voters: 72. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2014, 08:27 AM	#41
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	My favorites are TMNT 1987 (Red Sky) and TMNT 2003 (first 5 seasons) so I voted 2003. __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Icebot7/videos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Icebot251

06-12-2014, 08:56 AM	#42
Bry So Long, Stinktown! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,463	Mirage. It's the basis for everything that came after (well, everything that worked, anyway) and still the strongest overall. The Nick designs are a close second because the individual body types were a smart idea, though I like my Turtles with a bit more of a "beak". I like the 2003 Turtles a lot as well, but they're basically pretty Miragey but with the individual bandana colours and skin tones - again, a smart idea, but I still have to give it to the originals. __________________ My Stuff: Webcomic \| Podcast \| DeviantArt \| YouTube \| Patreon

06-12-2014, 10:34 AM	#47
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	If the choice was there, I'd go with the movie 1 Turtle design, but since it's not there...hm, my choice would be between either 2007, Mirage, and Nick. I just can't include the 1987 turtles, despite my nostalgia for them. Without the masks, they remind me of Battletoads. Even at the time, they made me think of the Battletoads. Anyone remember the Battletoads? Did anyone play that game back then? I like Nick (even though I am not a fan of CG animation) because of the obvious differences between the 4. I like that Donnie's the tallest, Raph has the chipped shell, Mikey has freckles, etc. I think it's nice that all that was added. In other words they could all wear the same mask and not have their signature weapon, and I'd still be able to tell them apart. As someone else mentioned, it seems more realistic that the four would have some physical differences and this incarnation does it best. I don't care for the IDW design. Kind of....scary? I dunno. lol It's not bad, but...so-so for me. I was turned off from the 2k3 design from the get go, honestly. I don't like the fact that they look all muscular and bulky. Real ninja are supposed to be slim so that they can sneak around, so I don't want to see them loaded up with muscle (2k3) or the size of skyscrapers (coughsnewmoviecoughs). Of course I'm using the term "real ninja" loosely because if they WERE being trained as real ninja, they wouldn't eat the way that they do. Real ninja have special diets to help prevent giving off certain body odors. I'm sure pizza wouldn't be on that list. lol But yeah, I just felt the 2k3 turtles were too bulky. Hm, I guess I'll vote for Nick's version. Last edited by ssjup81; 06-12-2014 at 10:44 AM.

06-12-2014, 01:47 PM	#48
Kingoji Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 319	Allan-era Archie, 2007, Nick. In that order. __________________ If you can't take your 'Ninja Turtles' with a knowing wink and a smile on your face then what have you got left?

06-12-2014, 09:01 AM	#43
batmanfn Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 21	My vote is easily the Nick Turtles. Love Mikey's toes haha

06-12-2014, 09:18 AM	#44
PizzaPower1985 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 947	Based on the options in the poll, I chose 2k3 as well, but I like the art style(s) of the IDW comics.

06-12-2014, 06:09 PM	#51
TMNT_Guy Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Home, PA Posts: 620	The second picture is from the Playmates toys 1988 toy catalogue. Here’s a list of them if you’re interested in looking at them. 1988: https://www.flickr.com/photos/432826...7622533065906/ 1990: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619885827392/ 1991: http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/ye...50706083943752 1992: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619887712736/ 1993: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619889016922/ 1994: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619815346191/ 1995: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619913346492/ 1996: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619871961329/ 1997: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619874128391/ 1998: https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaughn...7619876677377/ Original forum discussion. __________________

06-13-2014, 12:36 AM	#52
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,892	2003 all the way, like the movies/ mirage in 1 __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M)

06-13-2014, 12:51 AM	#53
Leolead Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cali Posts: 909	Thanks! those are awesome! __________________

06-13-2014, 02:37 AM	#54
Leofan26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,306	It's hard for me to decide, it's a toss up between the 2012 series and the 2003 ones

06-13-2014, 06:17 AM	#55
HotNunchuckFury Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2014 Location: UK Posts: 160	The 2003 designs got my vote (first few seasons - don't like the later alternatives at all). I loved how they were different shades of green, and I prefer the more serious poses they adopted as opposed to their more goofy 80's counterparts (who I am still fond of). I think their shells were a bit too bulbous though, and the flatter shells of the Nick version are much better. Nick and IDW battle it out for second place for me.

06-13-2014, 10:39 AM	#56
Shred Head Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 341	Out of this poll I voted for the 2K3 but my absolute favorite version is the way Michael Dooney and Chris Allan drew them. I always felt there art is easily the most iconic when it comes to the Turtles outside of most Eastman and Lairds works that is. I actually like the muscles not to big but not to small and they can look pretty damn threatening to there enemies and people who spot them yet warm and friendly to those they care about. Thats something I felt they lost with the Nick designs they always do cute and cuddly all I ever want to do is laugh and say "Come on guys who are you trying to kid." anytime they try to get white eyed and serious. All and all I like of mix of the old school Mirage and the 80's toon. Badass and cool but not to extreme. I felt those two artiest and and the 2k3 series did it brilliantly. Examples hidden behind Spoiler. Spoiler: __________________ "Cold steel meets hot flesh! Thats why they call me Slash!"

06-15-2014, 01:49 PM	#57
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Well, darn it! IDW gets added AFTER I already voted!! If it was there when I voted, I might have gone with that, but it would still be a toss-up with it and 4Kids. __________________ "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

06-15-2014, 04:05 PM	#58
Leolead Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cali Posts: 909	Guys how do i delete this thread, i wanna make a 2.0 version with a updated poll. __________________

06-19-2014, 01:31 PM	#60
Raphtastic Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: in that black and ever - spinning vorTX of doom Posts: 35	From this list, it'd have to be between Mirage and 4Kids. Today, I went with 4Kids, but another day and I might ' ve easily picked Mirage. Had the 1st movie been an option, I would've picked it, because I love those designs. The second movie, the quality of the costumes was not as good, even though the animatronics had advanced a bit. I didn't like the slight changes to the face designs. 4Kids designs are about as big/bulky as I can tolerate, though, so the new movie designs annoy me. I like a lot of the IDW art and the Nick designs. I like the way the Nick turtles are more individualistic... and they are adorable! Part of the appeal of the OT designs was that they were so friendly and cute looking. Nick took that idea and built on it! (Actually really like their design aesthetic for the entire show...It's like a mash up of old sci fi/monster b movies and cuteness that I'm a sucker for!)