So the user Mortu was 4kids writer Lloyd Goldfine back in 2003

*CyberCubed* · 07-15-2014, 01:06 PM

After reading the Ultimate visual history book, Lloyd Goldfine said he came to this forum under the username, "Mortu" and here are his posts:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/member.php?u=529

Its kind of funny to read these old posts from 2003. He came online to defend the 4kids series from some negative views, same way Tom Waltz does with the IDW comics now, or Ciro and other Nick writers do with the Nick show.

Lloyd Goldfind had to respond to backlash to filler episodes and how the Foxbox aired episodes. He only made 16 posts but they're worth a read. Just goes to show you this happens with every new TMNT incarnation that comes up.

Man this really takes me back to 2003 when the 4kids show was first debuting.

*Candy Kappa* · 07-15-2014, 01:31 PM

Interesting.

*Netkeeper* · 07-15-2014, 01:42 PM

This post I found extremely interesting, as someone who used to hear nonstop jabber about "the devilry of 4kids" back in the 2000's.

This is a really neat fact, thanks for sharing!

*IndigoErth* · 07-15-2014, 01:46 PM

I'm not too surprised, people involved in such things are still people after all.

Personally if anything I'd ever have my hands in became popular I might be more likely to avoid reading too many opinions and junk and just avoid the stress of comments and expectations, but that's me.

*Netkeeper* · 07-15-2014, 01:47 PM

I'd troll the hell out of my fanbase if anything I created ever became popular.

~~ABrown~~ · 07-15-2014, 03:32 PM

Oh CC, you've probably read that whole thing cover to cover twice already. I'm still in the process of savings up money over the course of a couple of pay checks to get mine.

Werecat · 07-15-2014, 04:12 PM

Nice to see the peeps who create the show actually care what the fans think. I really enjoy when the people who make the show actually communicate with the fans too.

*Galactus* · 07-15-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

This post I found extremely interesting, as someone who used to hear nonstop jabber about "the devilry of 4kids" back in the 2000's.

This is a really neat fact, thanks for sharing!

I love the last sentence in that post. I like the Nick show but it does seem that was a really obvious route to go down.

**Machias Banshee** · 07-15-2014, 08:43 PM

Ooh, I didn't know he shared that in the book. I'll have to look it up...

We shared a few PMs and Emails, especially when he wanted to see the feedback on certain episodes. He was Always very pleasant...

*CyberCubed* · 07-15-2014, 08:47 PM

It makes me wonder how many other people on this forum are official undercover TMNT staff. I like when they make their presence known like Tom Waltz and Bobby in the IDW section.

But for all we know there are several Nick writers here reading threads like, "Is April a Mary Sue?" or, "How do you feel about the Kraang?" and are shaking their heads.

Werecat · 07-15-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Ooh, I didn't know he shared that in the book. I'll have to look it up...

We shared a few PMs and Emails, especially when he wanted to see the feedback on certain episodes. He was Always very pleasant...

Cool, you shared feedback with him. Did anyone every mention how the cartoon series tends to focus on Leonardo too much while making his siblings inferior? I would think that would be the best feedback ever.

*Netkeeper* · 07-16-2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Werecat

Did anyone every mention how the cartoon series tends to focus on Leonardo too much while making his siblings inferior?

Werecat · 07-16-2014, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

http://i.imgur.com/SocvLsm.gif

No need to be a D!*k about it.

*Cipher* · 07-16-2014, 04:39 PM

Interesting! Lloyd doesn't get enough credit in the realm of Turtles creators. He did a lot of good for the show and you could tell he was 100-percent behind it.

This one I found interesting:

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Next, I find the comments about the show being "unrealistic" quite frankly... unrealistic! This is a show about talking animals and aliens and mutatiing ooze and ninjas in the big city. Within the framework of this world, the Turtles are a weirdness magnet. The idea that they can get caught up and drawn into one incredible and yes even unbelievable adventure after another seems to be a huge part of their charm. You never know where the Turtles are going to take you. If it's realism you're looking for, the show has that too; just look at the very real way the Turtles relate to each other, bicker with each other, care for each other.

It starts off with what I know is one of the least favorite arguments of many members here (myself included): the "Who cares about realism? These are talking turtles!" bit. But he goes on to nuance it with one of the best reads of the Mirage-styled versions of the franchise there is. The Turtles are a "weirdness magnet," and that is part of the charm when tempered with realistic characterizations.

This guy understood the series.

*Slade* · 07-16-2014, 10:42 PM

Heh, I like his signature..

*Coola Yagami* · 07-16-2014, 11:00 PM

I'm surprised you guys didn't chase his ass out of here....

*CyberCubed* · 07-16-2014, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

I'm surprised you guys didn't chase his ass out of here....

He only made 16 posts, all when the first season was airing. He probably only came here to gauge early fan reaction to the show.

*BubblyShell22* · 07-17-2014, 08:16 AM

That's awesome and makes me wish I had been a member back then. But I think the reason people didn't really chase him out was because they probably didn't know it was him due to the alias. He seems like a decent guy though. I really wish Ciro would post more often as he seems awesome too.

darthsmozers · 07-21-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Just goes to show you this happens with every new TMNT incarnation that comes up

LOL, what, a whole 3 incarnations?

*CyberCubed* · 07-21-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by darthsmozers

LOL, what, a whole 3 incarnations?

IDW and the movies don't count?

07-15-2014, 01:06 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	So the user Mortu was 4kids writer Lloyd Goldfine back in 2003 After reading the Ultimate visual history book, Lloyd Goldfine said he came to this forum under the username, "Mortu" and here are his posts: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/member.php?u=529 Its kind of funny to read these old posts from 2003. He came online to defend the 4kids series from some negative views, same way Tom Waltz does with the IDW comics now, or Ciro and other Nick writers do with the Nick show. Lloyd Goldfind had to respond to backlash to filler episodes and how the Foxbox aired episodes. He only made 16 posts but they're worth a read. Just goes to show you this happens with every new TMNT incarnation that comes up. Man this really takes me back to 2003 when the 4kids show was first debuting.

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Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	This post I found extremely interesting, as someone who used to hear nonstop jabber about "the devilry of 4kids" back in the 2000's. This is a really neat fact, thanks for sharing! __________________

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Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	I'd troll the hell out of my fanbase if anything I created ever became popular. __________________

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IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	I'm not too surprised, people involved in such things are still people after all. Personally if anything I'd ever have my hands in became popular I might be more likely to avoid reading too many opinions and junk and just avoid the stress of comments and expectations, but that's me.

07-15-2014, 03:32 PM	#6
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	Oh CC, you've probably read that whole thing cover to cover twice already. I'm still in the process of savings up money over the course of a couple of pay checks to get mine.

07-15-2014, 04:12 PM	#7
Werecat Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 266	Nice to see the peeps who create the show actually care what the fans think. I really enjoy when the people who make the show actually communicate with the fans too.

07-15-2014, 08:43 PM	#9
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Ooh, I didn't know he shared that in the book. I'll have to look it up... We shared a few PMs and Emails, especially when he wanted to see the feedback on certain episodes. He was Always very pleasant...

07-15-2014, 08:47 PM	#10
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	It makes me wonder how many other people on this forum are official undercover TMNT staff. I like when they make their presence known like Tom Waltz and Bobby in the IDW section. But for all we know there are several Nick writers here reading threads like, "Is April a Mary Sue?" or, "How do you feel about the Kraang?" and are shaking their heads.

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Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,709	I'm surprised you guys didn't chase his ass out of here.... __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

07-17-2014, 08:16 AM	#18
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	That's awesome and makes me wish I had been a member back then. But I think the reason people didn't really chase him out was because they probably didn't know it was him due to the alias. He seems like a decent guy though. I really wish Ciro would post more often as he seems awesome too. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.