Making your kids turtle fans...

*ToTheNines* · 08-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Does any one here have a specific plan on how they're gonna expose their kids to TMNT?

I've been succesful at turning 4 boy cousins, 2 girl cousins and (temporarliy) my sister into turtle fans. It was pretty simple, they're all younger so when they saw me watching/playing with turtle stuff they had to get in on the action and now they watch and collect toys on their own. I took them all to the new movie with me and they all loved it (the 4 boys were conviniently fans of different turtles before seeing it, now all except the Leo fan love Mikey). None of them are as into it as me, but they like it.

Anyways, I'm not sure which incarnation I should show my kids first (I don't have any by the way, no time soon either). They're are so many versions, some more kid freindly than others, and by the time I'm old enough and ready for kids I hope to have a full TMNT library of DVD's and comics. The easiest way (my dream, as well your too I bet) would be if there's a TMNT cartoon on 10-15 years from now.

Any thoughts, commments? (I'd especially like to hear from actuall parents).

*Wildcat* · 08-21-2007, 11:39 PM

Id start from the begining.....I know the comics were technicly first,but Id start with the orginal cartoon....plus its easy since there are DVD sets out.

After that Id show them the original movies then go on to the 2k3 cartoon....but NOT before they are finished with everything else...no rush....so they can take the time and understand everything and how the series works.

*Revan* · 08-21-2007, 11:49 PM

I don't want to sound like a tool but honestly I'd introduce the idea and if my children didn't want to be turtle fans, that would have to be it. I myself will forever be a turtleholic but my kids don't have to be if they don't want to.
Anyway, I'd just show them the OT episodes and if they liked those, I'd go from there.

Herr_Shredder · 08-22-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

Id start from the begining.....I know the comics were technicly first,but Id start with the orginal cartoon....plus its easy since there are DVD sets out.

After that Id show them the original movies then go on to the 2k3 cartoon....but NOT before they are finished with everything else...no rush....so they can take the time and understand everything and how the series works.

You're not making them watch the third movie are you?!

*Revan* · 08-22-2007, 12:11 AM

Children may enjoy it. I liked soto and III a lot when I was younger. I didn't realize it was a complete suckfest until I got a bit older.

*Roseangelo* · 08-22-2007, 12:15 AM

Children are amazingly impressionable. Most Star Wars fans I know with kids have little Star Wars fans. My friend has an almost 2-year-old daughter and a (I think) 5-year-old nephew. Both of them are extremely receptive to what she shows them on TV. She's shaping little geeks with Doctor Who, Darkwing Duck, Fraggle Rock, TMNT, etc.

Herr_Shredder · 08-22-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Children may enjoy it. I liked soto and III a lot when I was younger. I didn't realize it was a complete suckfest until I got a bit older.

okay then, well Soto was okay, as a comedy. DO you have the DreamWave TMNT comics?

*Revan* · 08-22-2007, 12:49 AM

What all 6 issues?

No I don't but I've seen the eps they were "based" off

Leogeddon · 08-22-2007, 01:55 AM

i work at a Tae Kwon Do studio and only 3 kids actually liked the ninja turtles, but when the movie came out, i kept telling everyone: Don't talk bad about the turtles, they rock out louder than anything else. Now... all except for 6 kids there love the ninja turtles. Same goes for the transformers but not as much.

*Wildcat* · 08-22-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr_Shredder

You're not making them watch the third movie are you?!

.......well Id show them a preview and explain that it was the worst of the bunch and if they were still curious...sure Id let them watch it....might as well so they can get it over with,if in fact they were that curious to see what it was like.

*Scandia* · 08-22-2007, 06:44 AM

Though I am not planning on having kids, if I were to adopt, I would expose my child to what I enjoy. Then it's up to her to decide whether she likies it or not.

*ToTheNines* · 08-22-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

I don't want to sound like a tool but honestly I'd introduce the idea and if my children didn't want to be turtle fans, that would have to be it. I myself will forever be a turtleholic but my kids don't have to be if they don't want to.
Anyway, I'd just show them the OT episodes and if they liked those, I'd go from there.

Certainly, If I show them some TMNT and they dislike it he/she is still getting their dinner that night, but I would prefer that they love it.

*Buslady* · 08-23-2007, 02:58 AM

alrady got my 2 nephews into tmnt but it's not their #1

my son liked it back in '03-04...but dropped out within a year...so i got his toys.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-23-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

Children may enjoy it. I liked soto and III a lot when I was younger. I didn't realize it was a complete suckfest until I got a bit older.

I hated it at the age to watch it. Children are'nt stupid.

I'll show them the original cartoon, but also the new series, then TMNT I, SOTO, and TMNT, before the comics.

*Sewer Bull* · 08-23-2007, 04:48 AM

My parents didn't force me to enjoy what they used to enjoy back in the days.

I think I should continue this noble tradition.

*ToTheNines* · 08-23-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

My parents didn't force me to enjoy what they used to enjoy back in the days.

I think I should continue this noble tradition.

No one said anything about forcing stuff upon anyone. But I'm certainly going try to share the joy TMNT brings me with my children, and we're discussing what would be the best way to introduce them to it. It would be great to have a little turtle fan or two, but if they don't like it, no biggie, dosen't mean I have to quit. But if you want to hide the turtles from your children for some odd reason, by all means...

TheAnimatedSeries · 08-23-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

My parents didn't force me to enjoy what they used to enjoy back in the days.

I think I should continue this noble tradition.

I agree with you. There cant be a much lamer thing in the world than an old ass Turtle fan and his fat chick Turtle fan eggplant wife trying to get their kid into the TMNT just because thats the franchise they happen to be into, especially if there isnt any current Turtles media being produced. On the other hand, who cares.

*ToTheNines* · 08-23-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnimatedSeries

I agree with you. There cant be a much lamer thing in the world than an old ass Turtle fan and his fat chick Turtle fan eggplant wife trying to get their kid into the TMNT just because thats the franchise they happen to be into, especially if there isnt any current Turtles media being produced. On the other hand, who cares.

That's right ass hole, because every one is an "old ass" by the time they have kids, and if they're a TMNT with a wife, she has to be a "fat chick eggplant".

TheAnimatedSeries · 08-24-2007, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

That's right ass hole, because every one is an "old ass" by the time they have kids, and if they're a TMNT with a wife, she has to be a "fat chick eggplant".

What'd I say?!

That rude attitude doesnt look as good on you as it does on Raphael, pal! Sorry I made such a wild generalization, I'm sure sexy, tennis playing young men and women who both care enough about TMNT to plot out schemes to get their kids into them fall in love all the time.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-24-2007, 03:20 AM

Nevermind subjecting our offspring to TMNT, how about we subject this guy to Al Pacino's speech from GlenGarryGlenRoss?

08-21-2007, 11:39 PM	#2
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,513	Id start from the begining.....I know the comics were technicly first,but Id start with the orginal cartoon....plus its easy since there are DVD sets out. After that Id show them the original movies then go on to the 2k3 cartoon....but NOT before they are finished with everything else...no rush....so they can take the time and understand everything and how the series works. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

08-21-2007, 11:49 PM	#3
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I don't want to sound like a tool but honestly I'd introduce the idea and if my children didn't want to be turtle fans, that would have to be it. I myself will forever be a turtleholic but my kids don't have to be if they don't want to. Anyway, I'd just show them the OT episodes and if they liked those, I'd go from there. __________________

08-22-2007, 12:11 AM	#5
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	Children may enjoy it. I liked soto and III a lot when I was younger. I didn't realize it was a complete suckfest until I got a bit older. __________________

08-22-2007, 12:15 AM	#6
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,117	Children are amazingly impressionable. Most Star Wars fans I know with kids have little Star Wars fans. My friend has an almost 2-year-old daughter and a (I think) 5-year-old nephew. Both of them are extremely receptive to what she shows them on TV. She's shaping little geeks with Doctor Who, Darkwing Duck, Fraggle Rock, TMNT, etc. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

08-22-2007, 12:49 AM	#8
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	What all 6 issues? No I don't but I've seen the eps they were "based" off __________________

08-21-2007, 11:12 PM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,329	Making your kids turtle fans... Does any one here have a specific plan on how they're gonna expose their kids to TMNT? I've been succesful at turning 4 boy cousins, 2 girl cousins and (temporarliy) my sister into turtle fans. It was pretty simple, they're all younger so when they saw me watching/playing with turtle stuff they had to get in on the action and now they watch and collect toys on their own. I took them all to the new movie with me and they all loved it (the 4 boys were conviniently fans of different turtles before seeing it, now all except the Leo fan love Mikey). None of them are as into it as me, but they like it. Anyways, I'm not sure which incarnation I should show my kids first (I don't have any by the way, no time soon either). They're are so many versions, some more kid freindly than others, and by the time I'm old enough and ready for kids I hope to have a full TMNT library of DVD's and comics. The easiest way (my dream, as well your too I bet) would be if there's a TMNT cartoon on 10-15 years from now. Any thoughts, commments? (I'd especially like to hear from actuall parents).

08-22-2007, 01:55 AM	#9
Leogeddon Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 502	i work at a Tae Kwon Do studio and only 3 kids actually liked the ninja turtles, but when the movie came out, i kept telling everyone: Don't talk bad about the turtles, they rock out louder than anything else. Now... all except for 6 kids there love the ninja turtles. Same goes for the transformers but not as much. __________________ Click me for group discussion!

08-22-2007, 06:44 AM	#11
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Though I am not planning on having kids, if I were to adopt, I would expose my child to what I enjoy. Then it's up to her to decide whether she likies it or not. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-23-2007, 02:58 AM	#13
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	alrady got my 2 nephews into tmnt but it's not their #1 my son liked it back in '03-04...but dropped out within a year...so i got his toys. __________________

08-23-2007, 04:48 AM	#15
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	My parents didn't force me to enjoy what they used to enjoy back in the days. I think I should continue this noble tradition. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

08-24-2007, 03:20 AM	#20
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,477	Nevermind subjecting our offspring to TMNT, how about we subject this guy to Al Pacino's speech from GlenGarryGlenRoss? __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks