What keeps you a TMNT fan? - Page 2

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-17-2009, 10:32 PM

Mikey from the first movie....How could you turn your back on that guy?

*KROW* · 01-17-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

... my friends online....

I'd like to add that to my reason, too. I could go weeks or more without watching anything TMNT, then I talk to Jester and find myself playing DVDs or even opening an old toy chest with turtle figs in them. His fanboy-ism (for lack of a better word) can be kind of infectious, if not a trifle inspiring.

**Jester** · 01-18-2009, 12:02 AM

Uh...thanks?

*Cipher* · 01-18-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

Sure, the movies & the cartoon series overall is what TMNT fans like mostly.

I wish people would, like, read some of the comics, you know?

TheUltimateShredhead · 01-19-2009, 01:50 AM

Just never forgot'em after there prime time, rediscovering them in 2k3 on cartoon network made me curious on the old toon again, and downloaded all the eps from a torrent site.

~~Leo656~~ · 01-19-2009, 11:49 AM

I've read most of the comics. I have almost every issue of every series, just missing like 5 or so from each. And everything TMNT on DVD except Season 2 Vol 1 and 2 of the new show. Out of everything I'm most familiar with the first movie, but anything TMNT will get me to look.

And I was in the front row at the Comin' Out Of Their Shells Tour at Six Flags back in the day. And I have the cassette tape. Hardcore.

joe-eyeball · 01-19-2009, 07:19 PM

OCD and that aint saying much.

*Storm Eagle* · 01-19-2009, 07:44 PM

Like other people have said previously, it's nostalgia.

I love being a turtle...fan. Things like this are the reason why:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm3sC-OVfdw

BoggleKng · 01-19-2009, 08:41 PM

Collecting, learning about history, meeting new fans and friends, on and offline...

*Buslady* · 01-20-2009, 12:00 AM

What keeps me?
The fact that I have a bunch of friends who are also fans, but we also talk other stuff, life, kids, etc. and the creative prospect- drawing, writing, rpg, etc

oh wait i hafta add

Raph keeps me in the fandom.

NiNi · 01-20-2009, 10:39 AM

I think what makes me stay as a TMNT fan is because of the memories of it I've had ever since childhood. I was about 3 when I got into the whole franchise and when it came to the old toon playing back then, I was spastic about it every time it came on. And of course even more so when it came to the live action movies being brought into theaters. Lol.

My other reason is because when I went to Otakon 07 and 08 I met up with Mike Sinterniklaas (as we know voices the current Leonardo in series) so that kind of got my love for TMNT going as well.

Starting a I guess beginning of 2008 I was collecting TMNT comics - whether it'd be Tales of TMNT, the Archie comics, or the original Mirage comics for example.

Other than that, my friends online are also a factor in keeping me a TMNT fan since I draw a lot of fan art for it.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 01-20-2009, 11:54 AM

I was about 6 years old when my ninja turtles fan streak started. When the 1990 movie came out on DVD, the fan streak returned. When the recent movie came out, it was back for good. im still a fan to this day and occasionally watch the 1990 movie to relieve the memories.

NightwatchersOnlygirl · 01-20-2009, 12:47 PM

Me being a Raph fan that why I'm staying the fandom

Archon_Turtle · 01-20-2009, 01:48 PM

This community is a big part of it.

But mainly that I feel that I owe my life to the property. The short short story is that I was a very very sick little kid, had no friends because I was in the hospital most of the time. The turtles were litterally all I had. So yea, I owe them for helping me through some rough times as a kid.

*KROW* · 01-20-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

This community is a big part of it.

But mainly that I feel that I owe my life to the property. The short short story is that I was a very very sick little kid, had no friends because I was in the hospital most of the time. The turtles were litterally all I had. So yea, I owe them for helping me through some rough times as a kid.

And the rockin' tattoos are a constant reminder.

*Sage Ninja* · 01-20-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo19

Just curious what keeps everyone into collecting and being a fan of TMNT?

the strong and interesting personality dynamic between the turtles. Pick any universe or medium of the turtles, each version makes their characters engaging and their interactions with each other relatable.

Also the strong brotherly and family dynamic thats present between the guys and Splinter. I just love their family dynamic and the 2k3 series really made me feel their close and love for each other. It's sad the 2k3 version is coming to an end.

**Jester** · 01-20-2009, 10:12 PM

These Guys:

That and friends and nostalgia.

*Coola Yagami* · 01-20-2009, 10:12 PM

80's April's ass....

Seriously though, just the good memories of the old toon, movies and videogames. And of course, the fact that we had a new show and CGI movie kept the turtles in my mind a while longer.

*MrPliggins* · 01-20-2009, 10:28 PM

The 2k3 show really got me back into it for awhile. I really go in and out with tmnt...I'm the same way with comics. I get out of it for awhile, then I'll read a comic or watch an episode and say "whoa that was awesome!" and go back to it.

*Ninjinister* · 01-20-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

This community is a big part of it.

But mainly that I feel that I owe my life to the property. The short short story is that I was a very very sick little kid, had no friends because I was in the hospital most of the time. The turtles were litterally all I had. So yea, I owe them for helping me through some rough times as a kid.

My reasons are a bit different, but I too, had the Turtles to help me through my younger years, and they also helped shape the way I am today. For example, it is because of Bruce Lee and the Turtles that I am a martial artist.

01-18-2009, 12:02 AM	#23
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Uh...thanks? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-19-2009, 08:41 PM	#29
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	Collecting, learning about history, meeting new fans and friends, on and offline... __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

01-20-2009, 12:00 AM	#30
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	What keeps me? The fact that I have a bunch of friends who are also fans, but we also talk other stuff, life, kids, etc. and the creative prospect- drawing, writing, rpg, etc oh wait i hafta add Raph keeps me in the fandom. __________________

01-20-2009, 11:54 AM	#32
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	I was about 6 years old when my ninja turtles fan streak started. When the 1990 movie came out on DVD, the fan streak returned. When the recent movie came out, it was back for good. im still a fan to this day and occasionally watch the 1990 movie to relieve the memories. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

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NightwatchersOnlygirl Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Nightwatcher's loving arms Posts: 941	Me being a Raph fan that why I'm staying the fandom __________________ Nightwatcher is taken by me,NightwatchersOnlyGirl Nightwatcher Is my boyfriend. I love "My" Nightwatcher Nightwatcher can put his boots under my bed anytime Nightwatcher loves me! NW 4 EVER NW is Mine NW is so sexy Forever Nightwatcher's....

01-17-2009, 10:32 PM	#21
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Mikey from the first movie....How could you turn your back on that guy?

01-19-2009, 01:50 AM	#25
TheUltimateShredhead Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 642	Just never forgot'em after there prime time, rediscovering them in 2k3 on cartoon network made me curious on the old toon again, and downloaded all the eps from a torrent site.

01-19-2009, 11:49 AM	#26
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I've read most of the comics. I have almost every issue of every series, just missing like 5 or so from each. And everything TMNT on DVD except Season 2 Vol 1 and 2 of the new show. Out of everything I'm most familiar with the first movie, but anything TMNT will get me to look. And I was in the front row at the Comin' Out Of Their Shells Tour at Six Flags back in the day. And I have the cassette tape. Hardcore.

01-19-2009, 07:19 PM	#27
joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	OCD and that aint saying much.

01-19-2009, 07:44 PM	#28
Storm Eagle Saved by Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,395	Like other people have said previously, it's nostalgia. I love being a turtle...fan. Things like this are the reason why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm3sC-OVfdw

01-20-2009, 10:39 AM	#31
NiNi Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 369	I think what makes me stay as a TMNT fan is because of the memories of it I've had ever since childhood. I was about 3 when I got into the whole franchise and when it came to the old toon playing back then, I was spastic about it every time it came on. And of course even more so when it came to the live action movies being brought into theaters. Lol. My other reason is because when I went to Otakon 07 and 08 I met up with Mike Sinterniklaas (as we know voices the current Leonardo in series) so that kind of got my love for TMNT going as well. Starting a I guess beginning of 2008 I was collecting TMNT comics - whether it'd be Tales of TMNT, the Archie comics, or the original Mirage comics for example. Other than that, my friends online are also a factor in keeping me a TMNT fan since I draw a lot of fan art for it.

01-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#34
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	This community is a big part of it. But mainly that I feel that I owe my life to the property. The short short story is that I was a very very sick little kid, had no friends because I was in the hospital most of the time. The turtles were litterally all I had. So yea, I owe them for helping me through some rough times as a kid.

01-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#37
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	These Guys: That and friends and nostalgia. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656 Last edited by Jester; 01-20-2009 at 10:22 PM.

01-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#38
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,709	80's April's ass.... Seriously though, just the good memories of the old toon, movies and videogames. And of course, the fact that we had a new show and CGI movie kept the turtles in my mind a while longer.

01-20-2009, 10:28 PM	#39
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	The 2k3 show really got me back into it for awhile. I really go in and out with tmnt...I'm the same way with comics. I get out of it for awhile, then I'll read a comic or watch an episode and say "whoa that was awesome!" and go back to it.