Does anyone here still enjoy the 80s series? - Page 3

~~ABrown~~ · 04-02-2016, 07:35 PM

ABSOLUTELY. If I had the free time to do so, I would rewatch all of the dvds again. Unfortunately, as it is right now, my lack of free time limits me to only rewatching the 2007 TMNT film and Turtles Forever about once a year or so. You know instead of watching the new episodes of Nick's series, I should rewatch an episode of the original cartoon (or the 4Kids series) every time Nick airs a new episode. Lord knows I would enjoy it more.

*ToTheNines* · 04-02-2016, 08:12 PM

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I enjoy the show a lot more now then I did as a kid.

Same here. Back in the day I was more into the toys, video games and movies. But now I appreciate the humor and characters so much more.

*Utrommaniac* · 04-02-2016, 08:31 PM

I didn't watch the show growing up. But when I felt that it finally came time for me to watch it, I watched this at the same time as the Nick show. And then watched the Nick Show a little more at the start.

For sure, I like it, even as far as 80's tv shows that would get held back by Soccer Moms and what the "charts" say is trendy. It could have used more care, for sure. I would like to see those characters get a good polish by current cartoon crews. There are several writers out there who would be able to take on those characters and settings seriously while still retaining the spirit and tone of the original run.

I'd love for them to be broken out of the live action "everyone is a doofy beach dude pizza freak" that has been the image of them since the show's decline in the early 90's (probably with kids moving into favor of Pokèmon?), and maybe keep something in the mood of the first season...maybe first three.

That said, I still enjoy it. Even in the "Yeah...that's just silly..." department, there is still something to enjoyed. My favorite of all being the flying carousel in Poor Little Rich Turtle. That's just a regular speed. And there it goes. Off to follow its dreams.

*CyberCubed* · 04-02-2016, 08:50 PM

Honestly, aside from most of the Euro vacation episodes and some of the weaker episodes in the middle seasons (particularly some of the early/mid Season 4 eps), I enjoy the majority of the show.

I also think there was a noticeable increase in quality around Season 6 that continued into Season 7 and beyond. If you notice the "action" of the show starts to return around Season 6.

*Jephael* · 04-03-2016, 12:44 AM

I remember the last time I did a DVD marathon of the original cartoon was late 2012. I enjoyed watching it for the most part, especially considering what a rough time I was going through back then. There were moments though where I just about tuned out on certain episodes. Someday I'd like to do another marathon and maybe watch it with my little nephew, though it depends on what happens down the road.

*sdp* · 04-03-2016, 01:28 AM

I rarely watched the OT as a kid for whatever reason I just never caught it on air enough and only remember a few episodes here and there. It wasn't until the DVDs came out that I really started watching it and I did a full run a few years ago, I think it's very entertaining and a solid show, not something you can say for most 80s shows. While there is a little biased since I did watch some episodes as a kid, there's less nostalgia when I view it than most here who saw it as a kid.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2016, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Honestly, aside from most of the Euro vacation episodes and some of the weaker episodes in the middle seasons (particularly some of the early/mid Season 4 eps), I enjoy the majority of the show.

I also think there was a noticeable increase in quality around Season 6 that continued into Season 7 and beyond. If you notice the "action" of the show starts to return around Season 6.

The most poorly produced season is probably 4. Lots of badly animated episode in that season. The Rondo and Turtle Maniac episodes were notorious examples.

It seems to me that most people remember the first 3 seasons the most. So I guess I can see why many casual TMNT fans remember the FW series having a lot of action back in the day. They don't remember or missed out on seasons 4 and 5.

I gotta give it to the European side season one thing however, it was good to see Mike's chucks again. It was produced at the same time as season 4, but it didn't air until after season 6 for some odd reason, making some people think to this day that it was part of season 7. Season 7 doesn't deserve to be lumped in with the European vacation side-season/arc.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-03-2016, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

The most poorly produced season is probably 4. Lots of badly animated episode in that season. The Rondo and Turtle Maniac episodes were notorious examples.

It seems to me that most people remember the first 3 seasons the most. So I guess I can see why many casual TMNT fans remember the FW series having a lot of action back in the day. They don't remember or missed out on seasons 4 and 5.

I gotta give it to the European side season one thing however, it was good to see Mike's chucks again. It was produced at the same time as season 4, but it didn't air until after season 6 for some odd reason, making some people think to this day that it was part of season 7. Season 7 doesn't deserve to be lumped in with the European vacation side-season/arc.

Both seasons 3 and 4 have their up and down episodes.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2016, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

Both seasons 3 and 4 have their up and down episodes.

From the top of my head, Pizza By the Shred was a not so well animated episode form season 3. But I quite enjoyed that episode as a kid even if it barely had any action.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-03-2016, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

From the top of my head, Pizza By the Shred was a not so well animated episode form season 3. But I quite enjoyed that episode as a kid even if it barely had any action.

I think my favourite was the "Turtles on the Orient Express". The action was always present as the train was moving across the railroad tracks of Europe from France to Turkey while the turtles and Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady threw each other off the train and they had to jump inside again.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

I think my favourite was the "Turtles on the Orient Express". The action was always present as the train was moving across the railroad tracks of Europe from France to Turkey while the turtles and Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady threw each other off the train and they had to jump inside again.

That one was my favourite European vacation episode.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-03-2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

That one was my favourite European vacation episode.

OK, thought it was "Ring of Fire".

*Prowler* · 04-03-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

OK, thought it was "Ring of Fire".

I don't like that episode. Extremely inaccurate.

*CyberCubed* · 04-03-2016, 12:32 PM

I actually don't mind that "cartoony" or "squishy" animation style they used for some Season 3 or 4 eps. Yeah, those eps weren't as well animated as the others, but I dunno, something about that style fit the show.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I actually don't mind that "cartoony" or "squishy" animation style they used for some Season 3 or 4 eps. Yeah, those eps weren't as well animated as the others, but I dunno, something about that style fit the show.

I mostly disliked how April's face looked terrible in some episodes.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-03-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

I don't like that episode. Extremely inaccurate.

Bullfighting exists also in Portugal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullfighting

*wpugh2424* · 04-03-2016, 05:32 PM

I still watch the series almost daily while I do cardio. I cycle the series over and over.

Gunstar_Red · 04-03-2016, 09:55 PM

Enjoy? No. Love? Yes. I don't have the nostalgia for it (I was lucky to watch TV when I was younger and spent most of that small window of watching on Sonic the Hedgehog). My intro to the Turtles was the Mirage comics and then the 2k3. I found the 80s toon as a neat time capsule with a great voice cast. I watch it for some silly action and probably a hamfisted moral where the heroes always win. There's nothing wrong with that. It's the only version I watch if I'm feeling down and need cheering up.

Their designs are so simple and marketable. I love that about them. They have that 'cute but deadly' appeal to them that hits the right markets: children and both genders.

The only thing I probably resent from it is the constant pandering to it because every time it's referenced or brought back in a crossover, the writers can't seem to get their personalities right. Then when it comes to merchandise, it's the same tired reimaged stock art. (It's a breath of fresh air to occasionally see old Japanese stock art since they are less used.) It's all just a cheap money/ratings grab at people with nostalgia. If they actually put effort into research and making new art, I think I wouldn't be so sour about the sad state they are in.

*shuriken* · 04-04-2016, 02:01 AM

yeah, just bits and pieces though. I wouldn't wanna re-watch the whole thing though.

*DVD* · 04-04-2016, 02:52 AM

Oh yeah!!! I still love watching a batch of episodes every other week. Easy to watch and still entertaining after all this time. Love it.

04-02-2016, 08:31 PM	#43
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	I didn't watch the show growing up. But when I felt that it finally came time for me to watch it, I watched this at the same time as the Nick show. And then watched the Nick Show a little more at the start. For sure, I like it, even as far as 80's tv shows that would get held back by Soccer Moms and what the "charts" say is trendy. It could have used more care, for sure. I would like to see those characters get a good polish by current cartoon crews. There are several writers out there who would be able to take on those characters and settings seriously while still retaining the spirit and tone of the original run. I'd love for them to be broken out of the live action "everyone is a doofy beach dude pizza freak" that has been the image of them since the show's decline in the early 90's (probably with kids moving into favor of Pokèmon?), and maybe keep something in the mood of the first season...maybe first three. That said, I still enjoy it. Even in the "Yeah...that's just silly..." department, there is still something to enjoyed. My favorite of all being the flying carousel in Poor Little Rich Turtle. That's just a regular speed. And there it goes. Off to follow its dreams. __________________ DeviantART Last edited by Utrommaniac; 04-02-2016 at 08:37 PM.

04-03-2016, 12:44 AM	#45
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I remember the last time I did a DVD marathon of the original cartoon was late 2012. I enjoyed watching it for the most part, especially considering what a rough time I was going through back then. There were moments though where I just about tuned out on certain episodes. Someday I'd like to do another marathon and maybe watch it with my little nephew, though it depends on what happens down the road. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

04-03-2016, 01:28 AM	#46
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,222	I rarely watched the OT as a kid for whatever reason I just never caught it on air enough and only remember a few episodes here and there. It wasn't until the DVDs came out that I really started watching it and I did a full run a few years ago, I think it's very entertaining and a solid show, not something you can say for most 80s shows. While there is a little biased since I did watch some episodes as a kid, there's less nostalgia when I view it than most here who saw it as a kid. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

04-03-2016, 05:32 PM	#57
wpugh2424 Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Triceraton Republic Posts: 1,525	I still watch the series almost daily while I do cardio. I cycle the series over and over. __________________ "Go! Move it, will ya? Aw, you're letting him blow right by ya! Can you believe this guy? Come on! Don't just...! Ninja-kick the damn rabbit! Do something!" Last edited by wpugh2424; 04-14-2016 at 02:02 PM.

04-03-2016, 09:55 PM	#58
Gunstar_Red Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Satellite of Love Posts: 225	Enjoy? No. Love? Yes. I don't have the nostalgia for it (I was lucky to watch TV when I was younger and spent most of that small window of watching on Sonic the Hedgehog). My intro to the Turtles was the Mirage comics and then the 2k3. I found the 80s toon as a neat time capsule with a great voice cast. I watch it for some silly action and probably a hamfisted moral where the heroes always win. There's nothing wrong with that. It's the only version I watch if I'm feeling down and need cheering up. Their designs are so simple and marketable. I love that about them. They have that 'cute but deadly' appeal to them that hits the right markets: children and both genders. The only thing I probably resent from it is the constant pandering to it because every time it's referenced or brought back in a crossover, the writers can't seem to get their personalities right. Then when it comes to merchandise, it's the same tired reimaged stock art. (It's a breath of fresh air to occasionally see old Japanese stock art since they are less used.) It's all just a cheap money/ratings grab at people with nostalgia. If they actually put effort into research and making new art, I think I wouldn't be so sour about the sad state they are in. __________________ "Things change and life is, at best, bittersweet." "Surrender to the fact that life isn't fair."

04-02-2016, 07:35 PM	#41
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	ABSOLUTELY. If I had the free time to do so, I would rewatch all of the dvds again. Unfortunately, as it is right now, my lack of free time limits me to only rewatching the 2007 TMNT film and Turtles Forever about once a year or so. You know instead of watching the new episodes of Nick's series, I should rewatch an episode of the original cartoon (or the 4Kids series) every time Nick airs a new episode. Lord knows I would enjoy it more.

04-02-2016, 08:50 PM	#44
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,888	Honestly, aside from most of the Euro vacation episodes and some of the weaker episodes in the middle seasons (particularly some of the early/mid Season 4 eps), I enjoy the majority of the show. I also think there was a noticeable increase in quality around Season 6 that continued into Season 7 and beyond. If you notice the "action" of the show starts to return around Season 6.

04-03-2016, 12:32 PM	#54
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,888	I actually don't mind that "cartoony" or "squishy" animation style they used for some Season 3 or 4 eps. Yeah, those eps weren't as well animated as the others, but I dunno, something about that style fit the show.

04-04-2016, 02:01 AM	#59
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	yeah, just bits and pieces though. I wouldn't wanna re-watch the whole thing though. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

04-04-2016, 02:52 AM	#60
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Oh yeah!!! I still love watching a batch of episodes every other week. Easy to watch and still entertaining after all this time. Love it.