Your fave incarnation of Raph? - Page 3

NameGoesHere1066 · 06-17-2008, 06:18 PM

as much I love OT Raphael and NT Raphal I voted for CGI movie Raphael. He was slick and tough and he had the lazy way about him that I thought was...well sexy, this guy I could see his pain and his soul and he was jerk was hurt but didn't know how to express it expect in his own "Raphael" way. He was endearing.

NT Raph, I really like him he was great in showing his issues with Leo and his problems with his temper. I liked how angry he is in this version, but some how I think he comes off as more grouchy and disagreeable sometimes.

turkishproverb · 06-17-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buslady

Movie 1.
He's cute, got attitude, got too much depression going on, needs love and not to mention *fangirl mode warning* he's sexay!

The Fanboy's would like to concur on these counts.

However, despite being less sexy, I have to give it to the various comics raph's for character growth.

*gobo* · 06-18-2008, 06:21 AM

Raph actually ticks me off in most continuities other than the classic 'toon. At least I can appreciate that he still tries to do the right thing despite his issues, unlike some people I know.

*Guitar_Raph* · 06-18-2008, 06:49 AM

I'm probably the first (& only) to vote for Next Mutation. Gotta like Raph driving his motorcycle. He also played guitar in a promo for NTTNM.

*Sage Ninja* · 06-18-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Raph actually ticks me off in most continuities other than the classic 'toon. At least I can appreciate that he still tries to do the right thing despite his issues, unlike some people I know.

ooh, you have guts gobo to say that.

Why does he tick you off if you mind me asking?

thebrownranger · 06-18-2008, 10:30 PM

Mirage Raphael.

NameGoesHere1066 · 06-19-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Raph actually ticks me off in most continuities other than the classic 'toon. At least I can appreciate that he still tries to do the right thing despite his issues, unlike some people I know.

and why does he do that? Because he gets angry and storms out? Or is it because he challenges leo?

Bad Guys Lover · 06-19-2008, 02:46 PM

I voted for OT Raphael. I always liked his witty sarcasm and no matter how bad situation was, he always had time to make a joke.

New toon Raph is my second best.

Jelly Bean · 06-19-2008, 09:22 PM

I liked the way CGI Raphael was depicted. What a bad ass. By comparison Raph in the current toon just seem petulant and grouchy.

blue_angel99 · 06-19-2008, 11:01 PM

I voted Mirage Raph. I'm kinda surprised so many like OT Raph. He and OT Mike were too much alike in that he was too goofy:not intimidating and dark like Raph should be although he got more serious in the Red Sky episodes..

Jelly Bean · 06-20-2008, 11:06 AM

mm, I rather like him in the 80's toon he is actually funny and has a personality that isn't dependent on being dark and brooding. I think it frees his character to act in diffrent ways this way. And I disagree with Raph and Mikey being similar they both have distinct personalites and quirks.

Evenstar227 · 06-26-2008, 03:14 PM

I like all the versions! Well, NM was a little overdone, but then I don't think that show was the best version of the Turtles anyway. OT Raph was my first fave, but I enjoyed the different retellings of him & his bros over the years. I have to admit that the Image Raph really threw me for a loop, and it wasn't that he got scarred or became the Shredder. It was when he was fighting the Vicious Circle in a (gasp) strip joint! (I was such an innocent back then...lol)

I really dig Raph in the movies, though, especially in TMNT. It's cool how he kept fighting bad guys as Nightwatcher since the team was split up. The criminal element of this city may be guilty of a lot things, but bein' quitters ain't one of them!

*gobo* · 06-26-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

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Originally Posted by gobo

Raph actually ticks me off in most continuities other than the classic 'toon. At least I can appreciate that he still tries to do the right thing despite his issues, unlike some people I know.

ooh, you have guts gobo to say that.

Why does he tick you off if you mind me asking?

Thought I had answered this... It's nothing he does really. It just depresses me by bringing to mind all the friends I had who had similar anger issues. They all grew up to become self-loathing asses whose only joy in life is ruining everyone else's day. Raph's personality in most incarnations of the story is too idealized that I don't even know if I can consider it believable.

*Sage Ninja* · 06-28-2008, 11:17 AM

it's the whole bad boy thing. The whole bad boy with a heart of gold is idealised because deep down under all the snarling and churlishness the guy is supposed to be a softy at heart. It's supposed to be an ideal as an attractive male.

Jelly Bean · 07-01-2008, 01:12 PM

I love Raph but sometimes he really irks me with his attitude. He often has this "OMG you're so weak!" way of acting, when some one wants to stay out of a conflict or mearly wants to go about it in a more collective way, rather than just jumping in and busting heads. Like if you have any kind of self presivation you're coward. He pulls this 'tude with Leo all the time.

*Buslady* · 07-01-2008, 09:00 PM

Let's remember today, Raph in his mid 30s is mellower than his teens. I love how he's grown, learned, chilled out but he's still good ol Raph. He seemed to accept Leo's position in the team, and he gets along well with him now. He's more social (in V4, seen chatting with folks in the bar)..so he's not that punk he used to be. He's learned to love life, esp now he can go around town without hiding.

Jelly Bean · 07-02-2008, 02:35 PM

I'm glad to hear that he's matured in the comics. It's just in other media he can get pretty self rightous and angry when others don't think it's a good idea to do what he wants, and then he storms off. I think Raph in the new toon has really improved on this though.

*Buslady* · 07-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Except in Fast Forward he regressed into a whining little brat.

redsai4lex · 07-07-2008, 08:18 AM

Rob Paulsen 4 life!!!!

*Scandia* · 07-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Old Toon Raph is the version I tolerate the most. He still was my least fave Turtle of the OT- and is in every single version.

View Poll Results: What is your fave incarnation of Raphael?
Old 'toon. Sarcastic, not grouchy is for me!	24	36.92%
New 'toon. New and improved, with lemony scent!	14	21.54%
Movies. 3D is the way to be!	12	18.46%
Next Mutation. Come on, the show wasn't THAT bad.	1	1.54%
Archie Comics. Black is the new red.	5	7.69%
Mirage Comics. The original, and still goin' strong.	9	13.85%
Image Comics. Insert witty saying here!	0	0%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

06-17-2008, 06:18 PM	#41
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	as much I love OT Raphael and NT Raphal I voted for CGI movie Raphael. He was slick and tough and he had the lazy way about him that I thought was...well sexy, this guy I could see his pain and his soul and he was jerk was hurt but didn't know how to express it expect in his own "Raphael" way. He was endearing. NT Raph, I really like him he was great in showing his issues with Leo and his problems with his temper. I liked how angry he is in this version, but some how I think he comes off as more grouchy and disagreeable sometimes. __________________ ]

06-18-2008, 06:21 AM	#43
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Raph actually ticks me off in most continuities other than the classic 'toon. At least I can appreciate that he still tries to do the right thing despite his issues, unlike some people I know. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 06-18-2008 at 06:26 AM.

06-18-2008, 06:49 AM	#44
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	I'm probably the first (& only) to vote for Next Mutation. Gotta like Raph driving his motorcycle. He also played guitar in a promo for NTTNM. __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks! Last edited by Guitar_Raph; 07-02-2008 at 09:11 PM.

06-18-2008, 10:30 PM	#46
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	Mirage Raphael. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

06-19-2008, 02:46 PM	#48
Bad Guys Lover Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 268	I voted for OT Raphael. I always liked his witty sarcasm and no matter how bad situation was, he always had time to make a joke. New toon Raph is my second best.

06-19-2008, 11:01 PM	#50
blue_angel99 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 382	I voted Mirage Raph. I'm kinda surprised so many like OT Raph. He and OT Mike were too much alike in that he was too goofy:not intimidating and dark like Raph should be although he got more serious in the Red Sky episodes.. __________________

06-26-2008, 03:14 PM	#52
Evenstar227 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 42 Burr Hill Rd Posts: 513	I like all the versions! Well, NM was a little overdone, but then I don't think that show was the best version of the Turtles anyway. OT Raph was my first fave, but I enjoyed the different retellings of him & his bros over the years. I have to admit that the Image Raph really threw me for a loop, and it wasn't that he got scarred or became the Shredder. It was when he was fighting the Vicious Circle in a (gasp) strip joint! (I was such an innocent back then...lol) I really dig Raph in the movies, though, especially in TMNT. It's cool how he kept fighting bad guys as Nightwatcher since the team was split up. The criminal element of this city may be guilty of a lot things, but bein' quitters ain't one of them! __________________ In the beginning...

06-28-2008, 11:17 AM	#54
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	it's the whole bad boy thing. The whole bad boy with a heart of gold is idealised because deep down under all the snarling and churlishness the guy is supposed to be a softy at heart. It's supposed to be an ideal as an attractive male. __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight--for him! Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

07-01-2008, 09:00 PM	#56
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	Let's remember today, Raph in his mid 30s is mellower than his teens. I love how he's grown, learned, chilled out but he's still good ol Raph. He seemed to accept Leo's position in the team, and he gets along well with him now. He's more social (in V4, seen chatting with folks in the bar)..so he's not that punk he used to be. He's learned to love life, esp now he can go around town without hiding. __________________

07-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#58
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	Except in Fast Forward he regressed into a whining little brat. __________________

07-07-2008, 08:18 AM	#59
redsai4lex Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Location: by the TMNT's side Posts: 546	Rob Paulsen 4 life!!!! __________________

07-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#60
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Old Toon Raph is the version I tolerate the most. He still was my least fave Turtle of the OT- and is in every single version. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!