New TMNT Summer Shorts Series

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 05-31-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

But a couple of them also look cool as hell.

I definitely liked the looks of one of them. And one of them... are those Robocop Turtles? Wut?

*DestronMirage22* · 05-31-2017, 01:34 PM

So this is what the franchise has come to?

Dang.

*CyberCubed* · 05-31-2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DestronMirage22

So this is what the franchise has come to?

Dang.

They're just 5 minute shorts. They're harmless.

Now if the 2018 series is similar to these, then we have a problem, but as of right now this stuff is just fluff.

drag0nfeathers · 05-31-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

They're just 5 minute shorts. They're harmless.

Now if the 2018 series is similar to these, then we have a problem, but as of right now this stuff is just fluff.

I gotta agree here.

I'm glad they are making more of the shorts. A couple in my opinion are not going to probably be for me, but there were a some that also looked pretty cool... so it's a little something for everyone to celebrate the series throughout the years I guess. Nothing to get our panties in a twist about.

I'm assuming because the SDCC shorts were popular they went ahead with a few more so let's not judge them too harshly until we actually see them. From what I have read they have nothing to do with the new series premiering in 2018.

I personally loved the short from Jhonen Vasquez... a series geared in that direction would be my dream come true.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-31-2017, 05:28 PM

Say, I wonder as these start coming out, if we'll be visited by any more Viacom/Paramount/Nickelodeon PLANTS.

Oh, what...

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it's a little something for everyone to celebrate the series throughout the years

*BubblyShell22* · 05-31-2017, 06:08 PM

Some of these look good while others I'm not too keen on the designs. But since this is all in good fun and not anything serious, I don't see the point in wigging out about it.

*Powder* · 05-31-2017, 07:11 PM

I don't get the negative response from so many of you. It's harmless fun. Artist teams with ties to Nick were given the chance to flex their creative muscles on some goofy little cartoons for the sake of our amusement. Doesn't rewrite history or leave a blemish on the brand. Jeez.

I agree that at least half of 'em prompt a "wtf" but anything beyond that is an overreaction.

I'm most eager to see the chibi & mech ones.

drag0nfeathers · 05-31-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Say, I wonder as these start coming out, if we'll be visited by any more Viacom/Paramount/Nickelodeon PLANTS.

Oh, what...

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What are you talking about dude? Kinda the reason why I lurked here for so many years without joining was because people on here are so unnecessarily hostile to any opinion whatsoever. *sigh* Not that I should have to justify myself to anyone because I've only been a member since 2014, (like it should matter) but I am 35 years old and have been a fan since TMNT made it's debut in the 80's when I was a child.

Peter Laird literally sat in the passenger seat of my car at the Shellback signoff last year so questioning my integrity about the topic in this thread is a little unnecessary... so yea... it's just my opinion. You don't really need to be a passive aggressive dick.

By the way I work for Lowes... not Viacom, Paramount or Nickelodeon...

*Andrew NDB* · 05-31-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drag0nfeathers

What are you talking about dude? Kinda the reason why I lurked here for so many years without joining was because people on here are so unnecessarily hostile to any opinion whatsoever. *sigh* Not that I should have to justify myself to anyone because I've only been a member since 2014, (like it should matter) but I am 35 years old and have been a fan since TMNT made it's debut in the 80's when I was a child.

Peter Laird literally sat in the passenger seat of my car at the Shellback signoff last year so questioning my integrity about the topic in this thread is a little unnecessary... so yea... it's just my opinion. You don't really need to be a passive aggressive dick.

By the way I work for Lowes... not Viacom, Paramount or Nickelodeon...

I was just messing with you. Relax.

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Originally Posted by TheJ-manTurtleMan

Wow, I was not expecting this much pessimism to these. Then again, it is The Technodrome forums so I should expect anything less.

Probably on some kids Facebook group for TMNT they'll love it. We're a bunch of late 20s, 30s, 40 year olds around here, largely. All of those shorts look like garbage to me, but I'm well aware they're not remotely for me. But they're still garbage.

Devil's advocate, though... anyone jump in here... what exactly is there to like in those clips? I mean, seriously. Um... creatively wacky uses of... Fred Wolfisms? Uh...?

*plastroncafe* · 05-31-2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I definitely liked the looks of one of them. And one of them... are those Robocop Turtles? Wut?

Sure! Why not?
I mean...we've seen them as 'roided out tanks, why not Robocops?

One thing I do enjoy about projects like this one, it's always far easier to see where fandom folks fall on the Conservator or Transformative spectrum.

(Formerly fanboy vs fangirl)

05-31-2017, 06:08 PM	#6
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Some of these look good while others I'm not too keen on the designs. But since this is all in good fun and not anything serious, I don't see the point in wigging out about it. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

05-31-2017, 01:34 PM	#2
DestronMirage22 Yukipedia Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1,723	So this is what the franchise has come to? Dang.

05-31-2017, 07:11 PM	#7
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I don't get the negative response from so many of you. It's harmless fun. Artist teams with ties to Nick were given the chance to flex their creative muscles on some goofy little cartoons for the sake of our amusement. Doesn't rewrite history or leave a blemish on the brand. Jeez. I agree that at least half of 'em prompt a "wtf" but anything beyond that is an overreaction. I'm most eager to see the chibi & mech ones.