Would you say Nick buying TMNT from Mirage was the best move for the series? - Page 2

lethrhd · 07-27-2011, 12:08 AM

am i the only one who thinks the cgi character models seem 2 stiff? from what ive seen they wont be expressive enough. really bummed they didnt go with traditional animation. So from that perspective nick went in the wrong direction imo.

**Jester** · 07-27-2011, 07:43 AM

It resuscitated the franchise so a thousand times yes!

*CyberCubed* · 07-28-2011, 06:57 PM

I am glad the Turtles were brought back so quickly.

Tales just ended in 2010, and now in 2011 we already have new comics.

The 4kids series ended in 2009, and in 2012 only 3 years later is a new show.

The only thing we have to wait a long time for is the new movie, if that ever comes together.

Archon_Turtle · 07-28-2011, 07:54 PM

I am all for doing whatever it takes to perpetuate the property. So yes.

*Spitfire* · 07-28-2011, 08:05 PM

I've seen nothing yet that can allow me to make that call. Until I've read the first year of comics and seen the first season of the series I won't be deciding on how good of a move it was.

*ToTheNines* · 07-28-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I am glad the Turtles were brought back so quickly.

Tales just ended in 2010, and now in 2011 we already have new comics.

The 4kids series ended in 2009, and in 2012 only 3 years later is a new show.

The only thing we have to wait a long time for is the new movie, if that ever comes together.

Interesting to look at the parallels of the two TMNT "deaths"...

- Image comics ended in October 1999, and we had volume 4 in December 2001.

- The Next Mutation quit airing sometime in 98 I think, then the 4kids show started in early 2003.

- But the 3rd and 4th movies were 14 years apart.

So for both different periods, the comics don't stay dead long, the cartoon comes a couple years after, and the movies trudge along like a snail before finally being made.

*Powder* · 07-28-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I am glad the Turtles were brought back so quickly.

Tales just ended in 2010, and now in 2011 we already have new comics.

The 4kids series ended in 2009, and in 2012 only 3 years later is a new show.

The only thing we have to wait a long time for is the new movie, if that ever comes together.

Yeah dude, we got hella lucky this time around. Already have 3 potential new "versions" of the turtles.

*ToTheNines* · 07-28-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Yeah dude, we got hella lucky this time around. Already have 3 potential new "versions" of the turtles.

Two for sure, hopefully the movie is it's own thing and not in the Nick-verse or a legit sequel to Ninja Turtles III. Then maybe the Nickelodeon tie-in comic will be a whole new universe (like Adventures was to the OT), but it could go hand in hand with the story line of the show (like the current Young Justice comic).

Then there's video games, toys, maybe some throw-back comic specials that take place in the Mirage universe or other familiar places, those books Andrew has in the works... Exciting times

*CyberCubed* · 07-28-2011, 08:32 PM

Well the toys and videogame tie-ins I usually include with the new cartoon. Since obviously any new games and toys we get at this point will be based on the cartoon, besides Playmates classic line.

It makes sense that it takes a while for a movie to get off the ground anyway. I mean look at the competition from other comic book movies, or Transformers and Harry Potter.....TMNT really stands no chance unless they put effort into it.

Bjarni · 08-05-2011, 09:00 PM

I'm happy with everything that has happened thus far. The best thing that could have happened to keep the franchise alive unfortunately.

*pannoni1* · 08-06-2011, 11:54 AM

This move by Nick was part of the reason for my reinterest in the Turtles. However, I'd say competition from other franchises will be the X-factor in terms of how successful this new wave will turn out. Since young kids like to watch Nick and the kids who grew up watching the MWS series are starting to or will soon have their own children, and they will buy toys for them if it is done right, making this a multigenerational demographic, which means their is potential to rival the original wave of popularity. Given that Spongebob RERUNS are often among the highest rated shows, Nick can do that to TMNT with its popularity sustaining through the reruns in between the seasons.

I'm so excited for this new era and hope it's fantasticmondo!

cryan · 08-06-2011, 12:38 PM

No Doubt.I am happy too that the guys are going to get a reboot.I think the CGI models are very good.They look so adorable

.The 4K version was pretty good for what it was.The ony thing is that with the y2k3 version I would have killed to see Mona Lisa in that animation style but what can ya do.

ninjafowlkes8705 · 09-04-2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

A lot of people were skeptical of what a non-Mirage owned TMNT franchise would turn out like, but it's turning out for the best. Perhaps TMNT being owned by a new group of people was the best thing to happen.

Because of Nick we got:

1. Brand new adult themed comic from IDW in full color.

2. IDW will start reprints of old comics.

3. The new cartoon sounds promising, mixing new ideas with old. Only thing that might hold it back is childish writing.

4. Playmates new toys are apparently better than ever before according to people who saw them.

5. A new movie is still being worked on.

6. Kevin Eastman is working on the turtles again.

The only thing Nick has to do otherwise is release proper boxsets of the 4kids series and Turtles Forever uncut in the U.S.

And if all this new turtle stuff motivates PL to finish Volume 4 than that is icing on the cake.

I am glad to see the third generation of TMNT off to a promising start.

think the new cartoon going to be kind of bizzar

herugrim · 09-05-2011, 10:47 AM

Given that the alternatives were Disney or Cartoon Network, I think Nick was the better choice. I'm glad that the series is staying alive but I'm not sure what to think of the new series. Love Triangles and younger characters sounds too much like a tweener drama to me, and I'm not crazy about the art style either. Doesn't help that Transformers Prime killed that franchise for me by taking much of the same directions this one appears to.

But the comics seem promising. Now they just need to make a serious attempt at the games and I'll at least have something to look forward to.

junkboy · 09-05-2011, 11:37 AM

If was a bit mad when i learned it was purchased by Nick but if it was not purchased, probably it was goign to stay dead for a long time ( at some point some company would revive it for sure tho )

I do not have any expectations for the Nick animated series ( to please me ) and to be honest i do not have any ( high) expectations for the upcoming live action movie.
In one recent interview McFarlane was saying he was going to make a new Spawn movie by his and McFarlane Production's tries... not Hollywood(-crap)
I prefer such a thing much more than the upcoming Hollywood TMNT.

As for the Playmates, i have never liked the figures ( i had more than a few when i was a child, really loved them then cause they were all i had, but after years as my collection of action figures grew they seemed indeed poor )

So the only action figure news that will please me at this moment is NECA going on the line ( which probably will never happen )
I love NECA's turtles even more than Sideshow's statues.

If IDW goes on to print the old stuff till the end ( or till a point that can satisfy the fans ) that will be great.

The only point that relates me is the new IDW comic and IDW's reprint strategy to be honest. I guess i am excited in a minimal way for the new animated series and the movie.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-05-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

- But the 3rd and 4th movies were 14 years apart.

14 years of Kevin and/or Peter rejecting horrible scripts until Peter finally approved one mostly-terrible script.

~~Leo656~~ · 09-07-2011, 12:33 AM

After seeing the new Thundercats, I would love if TMNT were on Cartoon Network. I'm pretty sure it'd be better than the Nick show is gonna be, but that only covers the cartoons and not the comics.

So like most people, I guess I fall under "We'll see, something's better than nothing."

herugrim · 09-07-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

After seeing the new Thundercats, I would love if TMNT were on Cartoon Network. I'm pretty sure it'd be better than the Nick show is gonna be, but that only covers the cartoons and not the comics.

So like most people, I guess I fall under "We'll see, something's better than nothing."

True that Thundercats seems good, but did you see what CN did to Transformers? They certainly aren't consistently good.

Also Nick did Avatar, they can be just as capable of producing an excellent series. But like you said, only time will really tell.

07-27-2011, 12:08 AM	#21
lethrhd Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 358	am i the only one who thinks the cgi character models seem 2 stiff? from what ive seen they wont be expressive enough. really bummed they didnt go with traditional animation. So from that perspective nick went in the wrong direction imo. __________________ My Gods Wear Multi-Colored Bandannas

07-27-2011, 07:43 AM	#22
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	It resuscitated the franchise so a thousand times yes! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

07-28-2011, 08:05 PM	#25
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I've seen nothing yet that can allow me to make that call. Until I've read the first year of comics and seen the first season of the series I won't be deciding on how good of a move it was. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#30
Bjarni Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Iceland Posts: 285	I'm happy with everything that has happened thus far. The best thing that could have happened to keep the franchise alive unfortunately. __________________ My YouTube account

08-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#32
cryan Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 743	No Doubt.I am happy too that the guys are going to get a reboot.I think the CGI models are very good.They look so adorable.The 4K version was pretty good for what it was.The ony thing is that with the y2k3 version I would have killed to see Mona Lisa in that animation style but what can ya do.

07-28-2011, 06:57 PM	#23
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I am glad the Turtles were brought back so quickly. Tales just ended in 2010, and now in 2011 we already have new comics. The 4kids series ended in 2009, and in 2012 only 3 years later is a new show. The only thing we have to wait a long time for is the new movie, if that ever comes together.

07-28-2011, 07:54 PM	#24
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	I am all for doing whatever it takes to perpetuate the property. So yes.

07-28-2011, 08:32 PM	#29
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Well the toys and videogame tie-ins I usually include with the new cartoon. Since obviously any new games and toys we get at this point will be based on the cartoon, besides Playmates classic line. It makes sense that it takes a while for a movie to get off the ground anyway. I mean look at the competition from other comic book movies, or Transformers and Harry Potter.....TMNT really stands no chance unless they put effort into it.

08-06-2011, 11:54 AM	#31
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	This move by Nick was part of the reason for my reinterest in the Turtles. However, I'd say competition from other franchises will be the X-factor in terms of how successful this new wave will turn out. Since young kids like to watch Nick and the kids who grew up watching the MWS series are starting to or will soon have their own children, and they will buy toys for them if it is done right, making this a multigenerational demographic, which means their is potential to rival the original wave of popularity. Given that Spongebob RERUNS are often among the highest rated shows, Nick can do that to TMNT with its popularity sustaining through the reruns in between the seasons. I'm so excited for this new era and hope it's fantasticmondo!

09-05-2011, 10:47 AM	#34
herugrim Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 40	Given that the alternatives were Disney or Cartoon Network, I think Nick was the better choice. I'm glad that the series is staying alive but I'm not sure what to think of the new series. Love Triangles and younger characters sounds too much like a tweener drama to me, and I'm not crazy about the art style either. Doesn't help that Transformers Prime killed that franchise for me by taking much of the same directions this one appears to. But the comics seem promising. Now they just need to make a serious attempt at the games and I'll at least have something to look forward to.

09-05-2011, 11:37 AM	#35
junkboy Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 443	If was a bit mad when i learned it was purchased by Nick but if it was not purchased, probably it was goign to stay dead for a long time ( at some point some company would revive it for sure tho ) I do not have any expectations for the Nick animated series ( to please me ) and to be honest i do not have any ( high) expectations for the upcoming live action movie. In one recent interview McFarlane was saying he was going to make a new Spawn movie by his and McFarlane Production's tries... not Hollywood(-crap) I prefer such a thing much more than the upcoming Hollywood TMNT. As for the Playmates, i have never liked the figures ( i had more than a few when i was a child, really loved them then cause they were all i had, but after years as my collection of action figures grew they seemed indeed poor ) So the only action figure news that will please me at this moment is NECA going on the line ( which probably will never happen ) I love NECA's turtles even more than Sideshow's statues. If IDW goes on to print the old stuff till the end ( or till a point that can satisfy the fans ) that will be great. The only point that relates me is the new IDW comic and IDW's reprint strategy to be honest. I guess i am excited in a minimal way for the new animated series and the movie. __________________

09-07-2011, 12:33 AM	#37
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	After seeing the new Thundercats, I would love if TMNT were on Cartoon Network. I'm pretty sure it'd be better than the Nick show is gonna be, but that only covers the cartoons and not the comics. So like most people, I guess I fall under "We'll see, something's better than nothing."