Which is your favorite version of TMNT?

JWarner · 04-02-2010, 09:58 PM

I'm new here and don't know how to do polls and such. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere. Can someone direct me to the thread? or set up a poll?

Just curious what the percentages are.

Lynn · 04-03-2010, 12:12 AM

It was last posted in over a month ago. This is fine.

I prefer the old toons. Mainly that's because I've seen only a few episodes of the new version and haven't seen the movies.

~~Davetello~~ · 04-03-2010, 10:07 AM

I would say the comics. The original Volume 1 Mirage run was especially brilliant.

In terms of viewing, 2k3 is exceptional in places. I have watched it repeatedly. it is one of those shows with which you wish you could erase it from your memory so you could watch it again without knowing what happens. Sure, parts of Fast Forward and BttS are of lower quality, and the first 4 seasons are definitely its peak imo, but the show overall is excellent.

The 1987 series has lost a bit of gloss with time but is still a decent watch. The fact 2k3 has far better art and animation (advantages of being more recent) and is based on the comic source material clinches it for me.

The Next Mutation is worth a watch but not really anything special.

~~Davetello~~ · 04-03-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynn

It was last posted in over a month ago. This is fine.

I prefer the old toons. Mainly that's because I've seen only a few episodes of the new version and haven't seen the movies.

I would recommend you get the DVDs of the first season of 2k3 and watch the first movie.

You would really enjoy them i think.

drasgow · 04-03-2010, 11:07 AM

mirage. definitely.

*ToTheNines* · 04-03-2010, 12:33 PM

They all knock my socks off.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-03-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

They all knock my socks off.

ditto for sure

*Samhain* · 04-03-2010, 09:32 PM

Mirage volume one.

*Redeemer* · 04-03-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

They all knock my socks off.

I agree 100%

JWarner · 04-03-2010, 11:52 PM

I wondered if it was more Mirage or Fred Wolfe or WB or movie or even Imagi? I think we can agree they all are good for different reasons... but which is your absolute favorite?

Mine is Vol 1 issue 1... it was never meant to be an ongoing... then the books all sold out, and the rest is history.

*Powder* · 04-04-2010, 12:22 AM

Pretty impossible for me to choose... I can't honestly say.

ryukenden · 04-04-2010, 06:28 AM

Like just about everyone else I grew up with the OT and was hooked. But I did find a liking to the NT since every Turtle was more true to the original Mirage comics than the OT.

*Redeemer* · 04-04-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ryukenden

Like just about everyone else I grew up with the OT and was hooked. But I did find a liking to the NT since every Turtle was more true to the original Mirage comics than the OT.

That is a good point, but the OT had more potential if it was a dark series, but it was a childrens which was awesome. Truthfully I think the first movie is the best, at least my favorite to watch, its either that or The Original Comics.

*Cipher* · 04-04-2010, 04:45 PM

Turtles is one of those things where I find something to enjoy in every version. But the Mirage comic is my hands-down favorite. "City at War" is still the pinnacle of all Turtles fiction by a large degree.

Lynn · 04-04-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Davetello

I would recommend you get the DVDs of the first season of 2k3 and watch the first movie.

You would really enjoy them i think.

Thanks. I'll definately check them out!

JWarner · 04-04-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher Classic

Turtles is one of those things where I find something to enjoy in every version. But the Mirage comic is my hands-down favorite. "City at War" is still the pinnacle of all Turtles fiction by a large degree.

I feel like an ass because I have not read that yet and my understaning is it is as you say, hands down, the best storyline... That's the one that introduces Karai, right? I think I heard that on the commentary for "TMNT"

Anyway, I need to get to the comic shop and pick up trades... Haven't been in a couple years...

Mighty Bebop · 04-05-2010, 07:22 AM

Probably the movie 1 versions, followed by the OT and then the Mirage comics, but it's a very close race.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-05-2010, 09:23 AM

1987 cartoon. But new threads with this discussion appear often here.

*Candy Kappa* · 04-05-2010, 09:35 AM

mirage turtles no doubt

*Cipher* · 04-05-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JWarner

I feel like an ass because I have not read that yet and my understaning is it is as you say, hands down, the best storyline... That's the one that introduces Karai, right? I think I heard that on the commentary for "TMNT"

That'd be the one.

Unfortunately there's never been a trade collection, but most of the individual issues are easy to come by, with the exception of Parts 1 and 2, which seem to be a bit more rare.

04-02-2010, 09:58 PM	#1
JWarner Mouser Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 14	Which is your favorite version of TMNT? I'm new here and don't know how to do polls and such. I'm sure this has been covered somewhere. Can someone direct me to the thread? or set up a poll? Just curious what the percentages are. __________________ http://hangingchadentertainment.com http://jlwarner.deviantart.com

04-03-2010, 11:52 PM	#10
JWarner Mouser Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 14	I wondered if it was more Mirage or Fred Wolfe or WB or movie or even Imagi? I think we can agree they all are good for different reasons... but which is your absolute favorite? Mine is Vol 1 issue 1... it was never meant to be an ongoing... then the books all sold out, and the rest is history. __________________ http://hangingchadentertainment.com http://jlwarner.deviantart.com

04-05-2010, 09:23 AM	#18
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	1987 cartoon 1987 cartoon. But new threads with this discussion appear often here.

04-05-2010, 09:35 AM	#19
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	mirage turtles no doubt __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

04-03-2010, 12:12 AM	#2
Lynn Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 269	It was last posted in over a month ago. This is fine. I prefer the old toons. Mainly that's because I've seen only a few episodes of the new version and haven't seen the movies.

04-03-2010, 10:07 AM	#3
~~Davetello~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greater Glasgow, Scotland, The Ununited Kingdom Posts: 1,712	I would say the comics. The original Volume 1 Mirage run was especially brilliant. In terms of viewing, 2k3 is exceptional in places. I have watched it repeatedly. it is one of those shows with which you wish you could erase it from your memory so you could watch it again without knowing what happens. Sure, parts of Fast Forward and BttS are of lower quality, and the first 4 seasons are definitely its peak imo, but the show overall is excellent. The 1987 series has lost a bit of gloss with time but is still a decent watch. The fact 2k3 has far better art and animation (advantages of being more recent) and is based on the comic source material clinches it for me. The Next Mutation is worth a watch but not really anything special.

04-03-2010, 11:07 AM	#5
drasgow Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: washington state Posts: 193	mirage. definitely.

04-03-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,343	They all knock my socks off.

04-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#8
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Mirage volume one.

04-04-2010, 12:22 AM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	Pretty impossible for me to choose... I can't honestly say.

04-04-2010, 06:28 AM	#12
ryukenden Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 383	Like just about everyone else I grew up with the OT and was hooked. But I did find a liking to the NT since every Turtle was more true to the original Mirage comics than the OT.

04-04-2010, 04:45 PM	#14
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Turtles is one of those things where I find something to enjoy in every version. But the Mirage comic is my hands-down favorite. "City at War" is still the pinnacle of all Turtles fiction by a large degree.

04-05-2010, 07:22 AM	#17
Mighty Bebop Random Punk Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 43	Probably the movie 1 versions, followed by the OT and then the Mirage comics, but it's a very close race.