New TMNT Summer Shorts Series

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Finally watched the 1st short, I thought it was interesting, So it takes place in the future, and apparently there are a lot of mutants in NY, and Michelangelo turns out to be the Master, whose training these teenage humans, who are driving these Mechs.

With this short taking place in 2090, Its kind of sad knowing that Mikey is the last survivor of the TMNT, his brothers probably perished at some point in that timeline, and he was the only one left, so he gets 4 kids to take on the mantle to continue the legacy.

Actually we don't know if the Turtles are dead, just that they weren't there. Turtles do in fact live a long time in the real world.

[victory_angel]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Finally watched the 1st short, I thought it was interesting, So it takes place in the future, and apparently there are a lot of mutants in NY, and Michelangelo turns out to be the Master, whose training these teenage humans, who are driving these Mechs.

With this short taking place in 2090, Its kind of sad knowing that Mikey is the last survivor of the TMNT, his brothers probably perished at some point in that timeline, and he was the only one left, so he gets 4 kids to take on the mantle to continue the legacy.

There is nothing to indicate the other Turtles are dead. It's more likely that the Turtles all went their separate ways as they grew older, and maybe are managing their own teams of Ninja in training. Or doing their own thing outside of Ninjitsu.

If it could be fleshed into series, they could focus on Michalangelo's team and then occasionally bring one of the other Turtles or their teams into the story. With all four groups teaming up when things are serious enough.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by neatoman

Actually we don't know if the Turtles are dead, just that they weren't there. Turtles do in fact live a long time in the real world.

True, but we don't know there fate though, and Mikey was very old looking.

[victory_angel]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

True, but we don't know there fate though, and Mikey was very old looking.

In the Mirage comic it did have the Turtles living well into their hundreds. So with April and Casey and any human friends the Turtles may have had it is likely they passed on. If the Turtles were dead, there could be a subtle reference such as having their masks nailed to a wall in the background.

The only teens mentioned by name are Basque and Jackson. And they apparently use the Turtle's names as aliases in battle since we hear the Raph Mech call Jackson's mech "Leo" at one point.

The unnamed characters in the episode are

Robocop guy is credited as Sargent Swat

The girl who represents Raph is named Frida

And the girl who represents Mikey is named Kusama

And the two Hyena's on Grimm's team were called Jester Joe and Jester Jim.

[AlZarkovski]

Originally Posted by victory_angel

In the Mirage comic it did have the Turtles living well into their hundreds. So with April and Casey and any human friends the Turtles may have had it is likely they passed on. If the Turtles were dead, there could be a subtle reference such as having their masks nailed to a wall in the background.

The only teens mentioned by name are Basque and Jackson. And they apparently use the Turtle's names as aliases in battle since we hear the Raph Mech call Jackson's mech "Leo" at one point.

The unnamed characters in the episode are

Robocop guy is credited as Sargent Swat

The girl who represents Raph is named Frida

And the girl who represents Mikey is named Kusama

And the two Hyena's on Grimm's team were called Jester Joe and Jester Jim.

And "TMNT" names are also based on the names of artists: Basque - Jean-Michel Basquiat, Frida - Frida Kahlo, Jackson - Jackson Pollock, Kusama - Yayoi Kusama.

[TigerClaw]

given that this short took place in 2090, That's only 73 years into the future, I wish they did one based on the Future Shark Trilogy timeline, which took place 100 years.

[IndigoErth]

How old is Mikey even supposed to be in this anyhow? Despite turtle stereotypes, far as I understand sliders don't live any longer than we do and probably less. I imagine the mutant (and possibly slightly human) variety might have gained a lifespan more similar to our own, but come on... lol

If this is Nick Mikey he's like... 93? If this isn't really Nick based (since he doesn't actually look it) and was 'born' in '84, then he more like 106; or 118 if they're already 15 at creation. On that note, maybe his brothers really are gone. I figure they went with Mikey for comedy sake, able to end it on that funny line, but would also make sense for him to be the last remaining being the "youngest." (Although you'd have thought his obsession with pizza would have done him in long before. lol)



Really, if the Turtles grew up and each had their own students, I'd like to see them all training them in their own separate styles - OR other areas of interest.

The short is cute, but I'd prefer they teach others that will carry on the legacy and the Hamato clan rather than actually trying to replace the Turtles via mecha suites or whatever. Let the Turtles become Hamato clan legends, great members, warriors, and teachers who once lead the clan and whose stories would continue after them. Honor them, and strive to be like them, but don't try to be them.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

How old is Mikey even supposed to be in this anyhow? Despite turtle stereotypes, far as I understand sliders don't live any longer than we do and probably less. I imagine the mutant (and possibly slightly human) variety might have gained a lifespan more similar to our own, but come on... lol

If this is Nick Mikey he's like... 93? If this isn't really Nick based (since he doesn't actually look it) and was 'born' in '84, then he more like 106; or 118 if they're already 15 at creation. On that note, maybe his brothers really are gone. I figure they went with Mikey for comedy sake, able to end it on that funny line, but would also make sense for him to be the last remaining being the "youngest." (Although you'd have thought his obsession with pizza would have done him in long before. lol)



Really, if the Turtles grew up and each had their own students, I'd like to see them all training them in their own separate styles - OR other areas of interest.

The short is cute, but I'd prefer they teach others that will carry on the legacy and the Hamato clan rather than actually trying to replace the Turtles via mecha suites or whatever. Let the Turtles become Hamato clan legends, great members, warriors, and teachers who once lead the clan and whose stories would continue after them. Honor them, and strive to be like them, but don't try to be them.

Non of those kids were a future descendant of Casey Jones or April, They are just some random teens, probably orphans that Mikey took under his wing.

[IndigoErth]

Uh, yeah, okay... and never said anything about that.

[Ninja Tiptup]

Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

And "TMNT" names are also based on the names of artists: Basque - Jean-Michel Basquiat, Frida - Frida Kahlo, Jackson - Jackson Pollock, Kusama - Yayoi Kusama.

Now that's dang clever. Thanks for mentioning it.

I enjoyed the short. I recognized the Ben 10 AF / Transformers Animated style immediately.

I generally like the concept and having Mikey as the wise old sensei was great. I'd certainly like to see the story explored further but this is probably all we'll ever get.

[TigerClaw]

Here's the youtube version

[Vicky82]

Apparently there is a new short tomorrow.

https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...8900002482260/

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Apparently there is a new short tomorrow.

https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...8900002482260/

From the video in the ad, I think its most definetly going the FW series in Breadwinners style short.

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Apparently there is a new short tomorrow.

https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...8900002482260/

Oh, this one... Joy...

I was hoping they would just show the train cart one instead, so we'd have the only two decent looking ones out of the way. This one seems bad but the least bad of the ones that looked bad.

[Powder]

It looks soooo dumb, I love it. Harmless fun, guys.

[Redworld96]

https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...0652052307055/

The link of the new short ..... I didnt like it

[Aaronardo]

F*cking... my hopes were up after that first short, now they're rock bottom again. That was about as pandering as a piece of animation can get. When it isn't pandering to some nonexistent audience, it's being embarrassingly bad at humor. F*ck that.

[Vegita-San]

what the hell did I just watch?

sigh.....

[CyberCubed]

LOL, at least it was only 2 minutes long.

[dragonside]

i really hope they release these on DVD

First Short Thoughts:
Mikey as the sensei was great.

I'd really like this turn into a batman beyond type series and gain a continuity.

I felt like Nick is testing out different avenues... so comment like crazy guys.
We might get it.. if marketing works.

Also this new series mechs would be awesome for figures and other merch.