Why is Casey Jones even IN this version of TMNT?! - Page 3

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-19-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

So basically "Falling Down" the animated version.
Pretty much exactly why I don't like him.

Oof. OOF. That is a very painful and accurate description.

*Coola Yagami* · 02-19-2016, 12:24 PM

If anything the OT captured Casey as the ruthless vigilantee just fine, within the confines of a kiddy show.

I guess the real question here is why ISN'T Casey Jones in this show instead of this stupid kid we're stuck with instead.

The show once again has plot amnesia. His first episode showcased him as 'another Raph' and it looked like they were both gonna be best buds like the comics. Then the other episodes happened when he's only been Raph's bud in maybe one or two episodes.... Any other ep he's weakling, left behind, or too busy being Don's frenemy to hang with Raph.

Aaronardo · 02-19-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

I guess the real question here is why ISN'T Casey Jones in this show instead of this stupid kid we're stuck with instead.

The show once again has plot amnesia. His first episode showcased him as 'another Raph' and it looked like they were both gonna be best buds like the comics. Then the other episodes happened when he's only been Raph's bud in maybe one or two episodes.... Any other ep he's weakling, left behind, or too busy being Don's frenemy to hang with Raph.

God yes. This is so exact it's scary.

*CyberCubed* · 02-19-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

So basically "Falling Down" the animated version.
Pretty much exactly why I don't like him.

I don't get that reference, can I have some insight?

*Powder* · 02-19-2016, 09:15 PM

It's a movie about a dude who's sick of his mundane life & society's f**kedness & decides to no longer take sh*t from anyone he perceives as worsening the area or his quality of living. Good ass flick.

*DVD* · 02-20-2016, 12:27 AM

I do relate to the burger comparison scene.

Kingoji · 02-20-2016, 10:41 AM

Versions of TMNT that didn't feature Casey (or leastways include him so heavily) have never exactly suffered for it though. But if you took out any of the brothers, Splinter or April, as an earlier post postulates, it very much *would* suffer as a result.

*plastroncafe* · 02-20-2016, 10:51 AM

I dunno man, with how April is often poorly used?
I think it might be better for her to be left out.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-20-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

I dunno man, with how April is often poorly used?
I think it might be better for her to be left out.

Is it better to have a poorly written version of a character present or not include the character?

I would tend to agree with PC on this...

Konchadunga · 02-25-2016, 04:06 PM

The short answer to the Original Post is that Casey's in it to sell toys. Remember that this show's toyline went on sale before it actually aired, so Playmates was at least partially aiming at people who recognized the brand from past incarnations, meaning legacy characters have a chance with them. If Casey gets unpopular enough that his toys aren't selling, they may stop making them, but that's why he's here to start.

Now, as to why he's still in the show while other characters, like Master Splinter, get killed off, maybe it's to sustain their obnoxious, but fangirl-hooking love-triangle. Or maybe Splinter's figure just sold a lot worst than Casey's, and they failed to realize that it was probably because his figure was poorly articulated crap.

Groverman62 · 02-25-2016, 05:37 PM

Im honestly pretty indifferent to him

*Ninturtle* · 02-25-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

The short answer to the Original Post is that Casey's in it to sell toys. Remember that this show's toyline went on sale before it actually aired, so Playmates was at least partially aiming at people who recognized the brand from past incarnations, meaning legacy characters have a chance with them. If Casey gets unpopular enough that his toys aren't selling, they may stop making them, but that's why he's here to start.

Now, as to why he's still in the show while other characters, like Master Splinter, get killed off, maybe it's to sustain their obnoxious, but fangirl-hooking love-triangle. Or maybe Splinter's figure just sold a lot worst than Casey's, and they failed to realize that it was probably because his figure was poorly articulated crap.

Not every choice the show makes is motivated by the figures, Splinter's death doesn't seem like it was especially since it's likely not permanent.

*Powder* · 02-26-2016, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

The short answer to the Original Post is that Casey's in it to sell toys. Remember that this show's toyline went on sale before it actually aired, so Playmates was at least partially aiming at people who recognized the brand from past incarnations, meaning legacy characters have a chance with them. If Casey gets unpopular enough that his toys aren't selling, they may stop making them, but that's why he's here to start.

Ciro's a huge hockey fan, so I can't see him at the helm of a TMNT series that doesn't have Casey in it. Which is to say, I highly doubt he was pressured by a toy company to make that move (though that could definitely be the case for certain mutants).

*shuriken* · 03-01-2016, 01:01 AM

Cuz Casey's awesome that's why. It is wierd that Casey is like the only "normal human ally" on this show?

*CyberCubed* · 03-01-2016, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shuriken

Cuz Casey's awesome that's why. It is wierd that Casey is like the only "normal human ally" on this show?

There's also Kutzman who is human as far as we know.

*myconius* · 03-08-2016, 09:27 PM

a TMNT franchize without Casey Jones???

ummmm yeeahhhhhhh! that's NOT gonna happen!

*Powder* · 03-08-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by myconius

a TMNT franchize without Casey Jones???

ummmm yeeahhhhhhh! that's NOT gonna happen!

He wasn't in The Next Miutation or the Archie comics, & he's only been included in the new film universe as an afterthought due to fans hounding them.

*myconius* · 03-08-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

He wasn't in The Next Miutation or the Archie comics, & he's only been included in the new film universe as an afterthought due to fans hounding them.

the Archie comics i'm not very familiar with.

but Next Mutation should be cut into little itty bitty pieces and buried alive!

*shuriken* · 03-08-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There's also Kutzman who is human as far as we know.

Oh yeah... Forgot about him

*myconius* · 03-08-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There's also Kutzman who is human as far as we know.

yeah, i wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't something other-worldly going on with that guy!!

02-19-2016, 12:24 PM	#42
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,727	If anything the OT captured Casey as the ruthless vigilantee just fine, within the confines of a kiddy show. I guess the real question here is why ISN'T Casey Jones in this show instead of this stupid kid we're stuck with instead. The show once again has plot amnesia. His first episode showcased him as 'another Raph' and it looked like they were both gonna be best buds like the comics. Then the other episodes happened when he's only been Raph's bud in maybe one or two episodes.... Any other ep he's weakling, left behind, or too busy being Don's frenemy to hang with Raph. __________________ "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/

02-20-2016, 10:41 AM	#47
Kingoji Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 319	Versions of TMNT that didn't feature Casey (or leastways include him so heavily) have never exactly suffered for it though. But if you took out any of the brothers, Splinter or April, as an earlier post postulates, it very much would suffer as a result. __________________ If you can't take your 'Ninja Turtles' with a knowing wink and a smile on your face then what have you got left?

02-25-2016, 04:06 PM	#50
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	The short answer to the Original Post is that Casey's in it to sell toys. Remember that this show's toyline went on sale before it actually aired, so Playmates was at least partially aiming at people who recognized the brand from past incarnations, meaning legacy characters have a chance with them. If Casey gets unpopular enough that his toys aren't selling, they may stop making them, but that's why he's here to start. Now, as to why he's still in the show while other characters, like Master Splinter, get killed off, maybe it's to sustain their obnoxious, but fangirl-hooking love-triangle. Or maybe Splinter's figure just sold a lot worst than Casey's, and they failed to realize that it was probably because his figure was poorly articulated crap. __________________

03-01-2016, 01:01 AM	#54
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Cuz Casey's awesome that's why. It is wierd that Casey is like the only "normal human ally" on this show? __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

03-08-2016, 09:27 PM	#56
myconius Abby Normal Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: the grave marked "Unknown" right beside Arch Stanton. Posts: 2,857	a TMNT franchize without Casey Jones??? ummmm yeeahhhhhhh! that's NOT gonna happen! __________________

02-19-2016, 09:15 PM	#45
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	It's a movie about a dude who's sick of his mundane life & society's f*kedness & decides to no longer take sht from anyone he perceives as worsening the area or his quality of living. Good ass flick.

02-20-2016, 12:27 AM	#46
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I do relate to the burger comparison scene.

02-25-2016, 05:37 PM	#51
Groverman62 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Thats Classified Posts: 114	Im honestly pretty indifferent to him