Thought I'd show you guys my TMNT beach towel

[cowabunga14]

My mom bought me this at Wal-Mart on Saturday for about ten bucks. I assume Peter Laird designed the artwork for it which is why it looks so Mirage-esque and why his name is at the bottom left corner. I'm not sure if he also colored it. Anyways, have you guys seen this towel? I use it as a bath towel and it gets the job done.

[Ashangelo]

I haven't seen that towel, it's awesome though. I have a TMNT towel it's pretty worn out though lol.

[Mobius One]

Wow, I really like that, its the new turtles all Miraged out!

[Duke]

I really like the style but I wish they were all wearing red. But I guess they couldn't get away w/ trying to sell it that way.

Originally Posted by Duke

I really like the style but I wish they were all wearing red.

Why would you want them in the dull, uncharacterized, all red masks instead of the well established, unique, individal colors? Just because it's "Mirage" style? The TMNT may have started off with all red (something that doesn't matter for a black & white comic series), but they certainly got vastly improved when they were asighned unique, identifying colors.

I never understood why a few fans like them better with all red. Might as well give them all swords instead of different, individual weapons.


Anyway, very awesome towel, Cowabunga14. I have one too, but it's oldschool from many years ago.

[R-iZZy]

Originally Posted by Ryona

Why would you want them in the dull, uncharacterized, all red masks instead of the well established, unique, individal colors? Just because it's "Mirage" style? The TMNT may have started off with all red (something that doesn't matter for a black & white comic series), but they certainly got vastly improved when they were asighned unique, identifying colors.

I never understood why a few fans like them better with all red. Might as well give them all swords instead of different, individual weapons.

Preach, sista!

I truly don't understand the whole "all red" concept. Sure, it sticks even closer to the original comics..... but then what? That doesn't mean it's for the better. It just means it's even more closely tied to the original comics.

I really love that towel! I had the original cartoon towel... but I want a towel like that! Jeez, I spend my hours at Wal-Mart, how could I not have seen this? I'm going to Wal-Mart tomorrow and searching for that exact towel!

[NeoBix]

yeah I don't understand why people would want them "all red" either... it's kinda weird and takes away their individuality... but oh well, lol.

As for that towel, that is freakin SWEET!!! I need to find me one of those bad boys, lol. Gonna go to Wal Mart this week to see if I can find one for me and for my nephew too since I got him hooked on the turtles, lol.

Thanks for posting the pic man!

[Duke]

Originally Posted by Ryona

Why would you want them in the dull, uncharacterized, all red masks instead of the well established, unique, individal colors? Just because it's "Mirage" style? The TMNT may have started off with all red (something that doesn't matter for a black & white comic series), but they certainly got vastly improved when they were asighned unique, identifying colors.

I never understood why a few fans like them better with all red. Might as well give them all swords instead of different, individual weapons.

Actually, I do not like them better with all red; I have and always will prefer them with multicolored masks. I was a fan of the original toon well before I read a single comic and in my heart still associate the old toon & not the comics as the original tmnt. But I just felt like since it has Laird's name on it and appears to be very mirage stylized that it would have been a nice tribute if they were all wearing red. And the slur about the weapons was retarded.

[Revan]

Speaking of mask colors. Where did they get their bandanas and who decided which colors each turtle would wear? In the 2k3 cartoon they all have their bandanas on when they are toddlers but in the movie, they do not have bandanas on (*turtle jumping up and down* radical, radical, radical...). Has this question ever been answered? If not, what are your thoughts?

Originally Posted by Duke

Actually, I do not like them better with all red; I have and always will prefer them with multicolored masks. I was a fan of the original toon well before I read a single comic and in my heart still associate the old toon & not the comics as the original tmnt. But I just felt like since it has Laird's name on it and appears to be very mirage stylized that it would have been a nice tribute if they were all wearing red. And the slur about the weapons was retarded.

Ah, ok. I thought you were one of those people. From what you explained, I get where you're coming from.

And as for the "slur", it was appropriate as an analogy directed to the "elite" fans who think that all red is better simply because it's so "Mirage" and it's how it's done for a black & white comic series.


It's pretty similar to people saying that the original Gameboy with its screen of shades of green is the best version simply because it's how it started.

[Lady Venus]

Totally cool cowabunga.

[iris]

Gah! c14 that's awesome! I'm going to tell my friend who works at Wal*Mart to get me some o' those.

Originally Posted by Ryona

Why would you want them in the dull, uncharacterized, all red masks instead of the well established, unique, individal colors? Just because it's "Mirage" style?

I like them all in one color (red, black, doesn't matter). It has nothing to do with being elitist. I just think it looks cool, it's elegant, and it messes with the baddies' minds. I like the mystery of having to know them well to tell them apart, and I like the artistry it takes to make it possible to tell them apart.

But I also like them with the individual colors, because that's obviously awesome too.

Originally Posted by iris

Gah! c14 that's awesome! I'm going to tell my friend who works at Wal*Mart to get me some o' those.


I like them all in one color (red, black, doesn't matter). It has nothing to do with being elitist. I just think it looks cool, it's elegant, and it messes with the baddies' minds. I like the mystery of having to know them well to tell them apart, and I like the artistry it takes to make it possible to tell them apart.

Ehh... I hear what you mean, and you make good points, but in the big picture, the TMNT are much better off with unique, individual, identifying colors. It simply gives them more visual appeal and character.
The same can be said for any group of characters that look very similar to each other. can you imagine what it would be like if the Power Rangers all had the same color? Not very good at all.

[iris]

Originally Posted by Ryona

Ehh... I hear what you mean, and you make good points, but in the big picture, the TMNT are much better off with unique, individual, identifying colors. It simply gives them more visual appeal and character.
The same can be said for any group of characters that look very similar to each other. can you imagine what it would be like if the Power Rangers all had the same color? Not very good at all.

Multiple colors are also good... that's why they were introduced. In addition to the points you make, they also suit the characters' personalities (just like their weapons). However, I think that whether it's "much better" that way is extremely subjective, and I disagree because both ways have an appeal for me.

Frankly, if the TMNT were such flat characters that you really really needed colors or some other gimmick to tell them apart, I wouldn't like them.

[Gemma]

*grumbles about the lack of tmnt merchandise in the uk*

I wish I could get one of those.

Very nice, cowabunga14.