Official Episode Discussion S4 Ep 19: Bat in the Belfry - Page 5

*Vicky82* · 09-11-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldMutant

And? Still doesn't change the fact that it happened before and he was right. No excuse for the group to dismiss Mikey's idea again.

But this was different because it involved characters coming out of a comic book, which makes more unbelievable. So I can understand why his brothers didn't take his theory seriously.

If Mikey said that the giant eyeball was sent by Lord Dregg, then they would of took his theory seriously.

*Hero* · 09-11-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Remember how Mikey called Kirby-Bat Wingnut? Does this mean Mikey has just been taking his monster names from pop culture or is this just a continuity error? Probably continuity error...

The episode shows where the "Wingnut" mention came from and answers why he called Kirby it.

*CyberCubed* · 09-11-2016, 05:16 PM

So Buzz-Buzz is this shows version of The Turtle Titan. Buzz Buzz.

M.O.D.O.K. · 09-11-2016, 05:29 PM

I don't think Mikey knows about comic book pricing. A missing character would actually RAISE the value, since it would make it rare.

*Hero* · 09-11-2016, 06:11 PM

Leo and Raph with Zipline shell backpacks. I'm guessing those are the same as the upcoming figures Playmates announced around SDCC time.

That whole episode was a real joy to watch. April's going all Gollum/Sid Jones

The Happy One · 09-11-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldMutant

And? Still doesn't change the fact that it happened before and he was right. No excuse for the group to dismiss Mikey's idea again.

Yup. Right on point. It's soley used for a plot device- an overused one at that.

And although he cried in the end...it was over a comic?? Like..the writers have to understand how much potential Mikey has. Just look at IDW Mikey...he has a fine balance of being an emotional and strong character- serious where it counts and lighthearted all the same. His brothers treat him like the baby...because he is the little bro...but IDW doesn't use him and the way Mikey thinks as a plot device- that no one takes him seriously. That all he cares about is pizza and comics.

That's kinda what Nick relies heavily on when they need a Mikey centric ep.

I mean, I enjoyed this episode. But that trope is getting far too old

*ToTheNines* · 09-11-2016, 06:30 PM

Was shocked to not hear Conroy/Bader/West be Wingnut, but I instantly recognized Norris. Sounded more like a campy version of his John Jameson than his Batman voice. Here's that Super Friends short that he was Bats in, directed by Ciro and written by Auman.

The episode was fun, but eventually I just wished they straight up crossed over with the real Batman! I guess it's not as easy for Warner Brothers to work with Nickelodeon as it is for DC to work with IDW, plus this is coming out in November anyways...

Spoiler:

But still! I know they've been turning old TMNT characters into whatever the hell they wanted since day one, but I thought Wingnut and Screwloose had a lot of charm and potential in the old Archie books. Here they're just vessels for a tired homage.

Whatever, still pretty funny and the action was top notch. I haven't looked at who directed this yet, but they made WAY better use of the new grappling harnesses vs. flying baddies than whoever directed Insecta Trifecta. This would have been sweet to see on the big screen.

Oh! More bitching! April and her crystal addiction was some straight up narm. I love Mae Whitman and know for a fact that she's great at dramatic scenes, so I expect much more out of her and Andrea Romano.

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Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

Drawn characters become alive through the crystal... Sounds familiar, does not it?

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/...20130917121629

Dude. I bet you're right. They still have to do Donnie's and Mikey's Micro-series adaptions. Good call.

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Originally Posted by M.O.D.O.K.

I don't think Mikey knows about comic book pricing. A missing character would actually RAISE the value, since it would make it rare.

Lol, I said the same thing. It's a misprint $$$

*THGhost* · 09-11-2016, 06:31 PM

Oh look, more filler!

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Spoiler:

Those fake comics at the beginning. Just brilliant.
Finally we find out what's up with April's crystal!
"Wingnut-a-rang."
Can't get enough of Ice Cream Kitty ^_^
"Monster Matinee" indeed.
Go April.
For crying out loud, Leo. Listen to Mikey!
"Zzzzz... Sodium Phosphate... Zzzzz... Dimethyltryptamine..."
Wingnut & Screwloose vs Mikey & Casey.
"Holy rip-off, Wingnut!"
I know he's meant to be a parody of Batman in this episode, but does Wingnut remind anyone else of The Tick?
Raph vs Screwloose. That fight. That music!

Fun episode. Can we have a Wingnut & Screwloose spin-off please?

Bring on Dark April!

*TurtleTitan97* · 09-11-2016, 06:42 PM

As a comic fan, I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this episode. Holy references, Wingnut!

That final fight scene was the best one in a long while.

*TigerClaw* · 09-11-2016, 06:57 PM

I really hope they bring them back, I could see Mikey use that crystal to bring those two back when they need some help in the future.

*Jephael* · 09-11-2016, 07:24 PM

That was definitely a fun episode! At first I thought it was Scott Menville playing Screwloose since he's known for portraying Robin on Teen Titans and has played several fictional characters on shows the Turtles watch in this reality (normally the sidekick characters that get slapped by the heroes). Was a little disappointed we didn't get any references to "plankton chips".

*THGhost* · 09-11-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

That final fight scene was the best one in a long while.

Couldn't agree more.

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Originally Posted by Jephael

That was definitely a fun episode! At first I thought it was Scott Menville playing Screwloose since he's known for portraying Robin on Teen Titans and has played several fictional characters on shows the Turtles watch in this reality (normally the sidekick characters that get slapped by the heroes). Was a little disappointed we didn't get any references to "plankton chips".

I thought it was Rob Paulsen. Pleasantly surprised to find it was Jeff Bennett.

*ToTheNines* · 09-11-2016, 07:43 PM

Bennett is a legend. Glad this show added him to their already impressive slew of talent.

*Autbot_Benz* · 09-11-2016, 07:44 PM

I find it funny that Tara Strong has yet to voice anyone in Nick Turtles she is a well used Voice Actor on nick shows.id love for her to voice someone.

matteso586 · 09-11-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky82

Buried Secrets was a completely different scenario and it was more about Mikey's senses and yes they should have trusted him but it was difficult because they really thought it was April's Mum. but anyway Donnie must have started to believe him, because he did go back down to ship to check the Kraang's info.

I thought Donnie was trying to figure out why the Kraang abandoned the farmhouse and that stealth ship.

*Jephael* · 09-11-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Bennett is a legend. Glad this show added him to their already impressive slew of talent.

I'm checking out his credits on Wikipedia right now but haven't come across anything I'd have recognized him in. I can't help but notice he seems to have done a lot of Disney princess movie prequels and sequels.

On a side-note, I immediately recognized Daran Norris doing his Mr. Turner voice from Fairly Oddparents as Wingnut!

*THGhost* · 09-11-2016, 08:10 PM

I too am very surprised Tara Strong isn't on this show. She could have been the voice of April or Karai.

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Originally Posted by Jephael

I'm checking out his credits on Wikipedia right now but haven't come across anything I'd have recognized him in. I can't help but notice he seems to have done a lot of Disney princess movie prequels and sequels.

Really? Not even Johnny Bravo?

*Powder* · 09-11-2016, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THGhost

Oh look, more filler!

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Your posts are filler.

*snake* · 09-11-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Your posts are filler.

What the f*ck do these people consider "not filler"? Tmnt is literally built upon stand alone stories

*THGhost* · 09-11-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Your posts are filler.

Words hurt, Powder.

Click the spoiler tag in my original post guys, I was joking.

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Originally Posted by snake

What the f*ck do these people consider "not filler"? Tmnt is literally built upon stand alone stories

Ask GoldMutant, he brought it up seriously on page 3.

View Poll Results: NanananaX It's wingnut, wingnut, wingnut!
Casey: Great Googlely Oogally!	2	4.35%
April needs therapy...or a straight jacket and padded room.	17	36.96%
Onward to...another hiatus	7	15.22%
Anyone catch the Grumpy Cat poster?	3	6.52%
Donnie apparently does sleep in his lab despite having his own room.	6	13.04%
Turflytle's in the house, Buzz Buzz! Holy rip off, Wingnut!	11	23.91%
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09-11-2016, 06:11 PM	#85
Hero British Bloke Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 2,298	Leo and Raph with Zipline shell backpacks. I'm guessing those are the same as the upcoming figures Playmates announced around SDCC time. That whole episode was a real joy to watch. April's going all Gollum/Sid Jones __________________ Go Green Machine My Facebook -My Tumblr - My Art - Figured 0ut - My Awesome Instagram

09-11-2016, 06:42 PM	#89
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	As a comic fan, I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this episode. Holy references, Wingnut! That final fight scene was the best one in a long while. __________________

09-11-2016, 06:57 PM	#90
TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	I really hope they bring them back, I could see Mikey use that crystal to bring those two back when they need some help in the future. __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

09-11-2016, 07:24 PM	#91
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	That was definitely a fun episode! At first I thought it was Scott Menville playing Screwloose since he's known for portraying Robin on Teen Titans and has played several fictional characters on shows the Turtles watch in this reality (normally the sidekick characters that get slapped by the heroes). Was a little disappointed we didn't get any references to "plankton chips". __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-11-2016, 05:16 PM	#83
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,863	So Buzz-Buzz is this shows version of The Turtle Titan. Buzz Buzz.

09-11-2016, 05:29 PM	#84
M.O.D.O.K. Thug Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 82	I don't think Mikey knows about comic book pricing. A missing character would actually RAISE the value, since it would make it rare.

09-11-2016, 07:43 PM	#93
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,323	Bennett is a legend. Glad this show added him to their already impressive slew of talent.

09-11-2016, 07:44 PM	#94
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,185	I find it funny that Tara Strong has yet to voice anyone in Nick Turtles she is a well used Voice Actor on nick shows.id love for her to voice someone. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.