Best part of the 25th anniversary?

*ToTheNines* · 01-08-2010, 10:44 AM

Gotta go with Turtles Forever.

I left out some of the lamer things that we got, Smash Up... Brain Thief.... The 4 Season 7 slices, etc.

*Oculus Orbus* · 01-08-2010, 11:50 AM

I would have said Mirage Collected Book Volume 1, but since I never managed to get a copy, I voted for Turtles Forever. That film was so touching, so perfect for an ending.

*Luzmagica* · 01-08-2010, 12:13 PM

My first vote too for Turtles Forever!!!....and in second place the news of a new life-action movie incoming!!!

TheMasterTurtle · 01-08-2010, 12:38 PM

I honestly had to say the buy-out. I really enjoyed everything else but I think Nick and Viacom will be able to take turtles to a height that they havnt seen since the early 90's. I think it allows for another chance at great success but only if they stay true to the origin and put out a product that the old fans can relate with and still capture the new audience. As far as anniversarys go though I think it was a sad attempt at something that could have been a lot better.

Gyt Kaliba · 01-08-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Oculus Orbus

I would have said Mirage Collected Book Volume 1, but since I never managed to get a copy, I voted for Turtles Forever. That film was so touching, so perfect for an ending.

I wanted to snag a copy of that too, but it went OoP really fast or something. So I'm voting for Turtles Forever too, it's just too awesome.

*Master Splinter* · 01-08-2010, 01:30 PM

I enjoyed the tour and Turtles Forever...

-ms

*Andrew NDB* · 01-08-2010, 01:49 PM

I wasn't expecting to enjoy any facet of the 25th Anniversary "Shellebration" aside from the one that didn't happen, "The Forever War"... but definitely the San Diego premiere of "Turtles Forever" at the SDCC stands out in my mind. What an awesome, awesome time that I'll never forget. Mostly. There was a sh*t ton of vodka involved, and the two free drink tickets everyone got was a damned nice gesture.

I'm very glad Tokka and even Michelle twisted my arm into going.

*plastroncafe* · 01-08-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I wasn't expecting to enjoy any facet of the 25th Anniversary "Shellebration" aside from the one that didn't happen, "The Forever War"... but definitely the San Diego premiere of "Turtles Forever" at the SDCC stands out in my mind. What an awesome, awesome time that I'll never forget. Mostly. There was a sh*t ton of vodka involved, and the two free drink tickets everyone got was a damned nice gesture.

I'm very glad Tokka and even Michelle twisted my arm into going.

^
This.
Though...Tokka and Michelle didn't twist my arm to go. But everything else is pretty much dead on.

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 02:13 PM

Yup, I have to third the Turtles Forever party at Comic-Con.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-08-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Though...Tokka and Michelle didn't twist my arm to go.

It was like, nothing that I'd read about "Turtles Forever" (the camp cartoon Turtles from the 80s meet the somewhat less camp cartoon Turtles from later? meh, pass) intrigued me so a private screening of which didn't seem like something I'd enjoy. Or at least, something I'd rather take time aside from an already pretty busy day in town to go and attend.

Then Michelle mentioned-without-mentioning that the Mirage Turtles were in the movie in a significant capacity and my interest was piqued. I suppose if I'd followed the development of the movie I'd have already known that.

There was the problem, though, of me not having a ticket from playing that game or whatever.

*Ninjinister* · 01-08-2010, 02:26 PM

Turtles Forever, hands down. It was like a big love letter to fans. Trailing in behind it would be Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, the various collected books (Mirage vol. 1, the two Archie collections, Kevin's collection), and the 25th anniversary figures - even if all haven't been released.

*plastroncafe* · 01-08-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

It was like, nothing that I'd read about "Turtles Forever" (the camp cartoon Turtles from the 80s meet the somewhat less camp cartoon Turtles from later? meh, pass) intrigued me so a private screening of which didn't seem like something I'd enjoy. Or at least, something I'd rather take time aside from an already pretty busy day in town to go and attend.

Then Michelle mentioned-without-mentioning that the Mirage Turtles were in the movie in a significant capacity and my interest was piqued. I suppose if I'd followed the development of the movie I'd have already known that.

There was the problem, though, of me not having a ticket from playing that game or whatever.

Even after we'd had the conversation about getting a drink? FOR SHAME. For shame indeed!

I really had precious little information on what Turtles Forever was going to be about, but there was no way I was passing up a turtle event held in a bar. OT related or not, I figured there'd be a story worth telling.

And there was!
By far the highlight of the whole Shell-a-bration, for me at least. Though...I think if I got to do it over again I'd probably eat more before going so I'd remember more that happened. Maybe be a bit more coherent when talking to people whose work I've admired for years.

Or at bare minimum been better able to defend myself against Ernie Reyes Jr's ninja hug. Man that was weird. Though, I've got to admit: "Say nothing, he could kill us all" really was the quote of the whole trip for me.

*ToTheNines* · 01-08-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

the two Archie collections

2? Did I miss one?

*The Stryker* · 01-08-2010, 02:44 PM

The Viacom buyout. No doubt.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-08-2010, 03:13 PM

I'll go with the Forever War and Mirage source book ooooh wait...nevermind.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-08-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Even after we'd had the conversation about getting a drink? FOR SHAME. For shame indeed!

Well I didn't think it'd be at the premiere shindig!

I didn't even know the premiere was going to be at a bar until I was standing there inside... I figured a tiny little cash bar tucked in the corner of a meeting room, or something.

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By far the highlight of the whole Shell-a-bration, for me at least. Though...I think if I got to do it over again I'd probably eat more before going so I'd remember more that happened. Maybe be a bit more coherent when talking to people whose work I've admired for years.

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Aw, you did fine. I think. Several of those "people whose work I've admired for years" seemed like they were on the same state of mind as you or I. Or close to it.

Ernie Reyes and Lawson were, for certain.

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Ernie Reyes and Lawson were, for certain.

No way. Ernie was completely sober.

*plastroncafe* · 01-08-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

No way. Ernie was completely sober.

Oh yes. Sotally tober, indeed.
HA!
That pic is FANTASTIC.

*discordiatookie* · 01-08-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

2? Did I miss one?

There was that wee collection of the TMNT Adventures three issue microseries. Came with a new Dooney cover and everything. It was released by Archie...

Man, I so wish I could have been at that premier. Looks so much fun. I hate being at the wrong end of the ocean.

But yeah, Turtles Forever is pretty special. Haven't got Smash Up yet, and although cool, new TPBs of books I already own, rereleased figures I already have MOC just aren't quite as neat.

*ToTheNines* · 01-08-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by discordiatookie

There was that wee collection of the TMNT Adventures three issue microseries. Came with a new Dooney cover and everything. It was released by Archie...

Ah, what an idiot.... I was just thinking about buying that the other day lol.

And that picture of Rose and Ernie is so awesome lol

View Poll Results: Best thing to come out of the anniversary?
Turtles Forever	29	80.56%
News of a new live-action film	2	5.56%
News of the Viacom buy-out	2	5.56%
Original Playmates re-issues	1	2.78%
News of the TMNT Documentary	0	0%
Mirage Collected Book Volume 1	1	2.78%
Future Tense collected book	0	0%
Volume 1 Issue 1 colored reprint	0	0%
All the licensing products	0	0%
TMNT 25th book (Kevin Eastman collection)	1	2.78%
25th anniversary collectors edition of the 4 movies	0	0%
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01-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,341	Best part of the 25th anniversary? Gotta go with Turtles Forever. I left out some of the lamer things that we got, Smash Up... Brain Thief.... The 4 Season 7 slices, etc.

01-08-2010, 12:13 PM	#3
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	My first vote too for Turtles Forever!!!....and in second place the news of a new life-action movie incoming!!! __________________

01-08-2010, 01:30 PM	#6
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	I enjoyed the tour and Turtles Forever... -ms __________________

01-08-2010, 01:49 PM	#7
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,538	I wasn't expecting to enjoy any facet of the 25th Anniversary "Shellebration" aside from the one that didn't happen, "The Forever War"... but definitely the San Diego premiere of "Turtles Forever" at the SDCC stands out in my mind. What an awesome, awesome time that I'll never forget. Mostly. There was a sh*t ton of vodka involved, and the two free drink tickets everyone got was a damned nice gesture. I'm very glad Tokka and even Michelle twisted my arm into going. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

01-08-2010, 11:50 AM	#2
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I would have said Mirage Collected Book Volume 1, but since I never managed to get a copy, I voted for Turtles Forever. That film was so touching, so perfect for an ending.

01-08-2010, 12:38 PM	#4
TheMasterTurtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,114	I honestly had to say the buy-out. I really enjoyed everything else but I think Nick and Viacom will be able to take turtles to a height that they havnt seen since the early 90's. I think it allows for another chance at great success but only if they stay true to the origin and put out a product that the old fans can relate with and still capture the new audience. As far as anniversarys go though I think it was a sad attempt at something that could have been a lot better.

01-08-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,117	Yup, I have to third the Turtles Forever party at Comic-Con.

01-08-2010, 02:26 PM	#11
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Turtles Forever, hands down. It was like a big love letter to fans. Trailing in behind it would be Turtles in Time Re-Shelled, the various collected books (Mirage vol. 1, the two Archie collections, Kevin's collection), and the 25th anniversary figures - even if all haven't been released. __________________

01-08-2010, 02:44 PM	#14
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	The Viacom buyout. No doubt. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

01-08-2010, 03:13 PM	#15
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I'll go with the Forever War and Mirage source book ooooh wait...nevermind.