Should IDW TMNT adopt the kneepads/elbow pads?

[Spitfire]

The pads make more sense but that doesn't really matter in this universe. They both can look cool if drawn right.

[Princess Anri]

I absolutely LOVE the wraps. They're one of my favorite changes in this series.

To me, it just feels more like something a legitimate martial artist would wear.

I often tape my wrists and ankles, sometimes my knees, and even one of my elbows at one point but I have never had pads.

And the wraps simply look cooler to me (since they're less bulky and more sleek, which is always good).

Originally Posted by Spitfire

The pads make more sense but that doesn't really matter in this universe. They both can look cool if drawn right.

I can completely understand if you prefer the pads just because you're used to them but I am not sure why people are saying the pads "make more sense."

Like, they make more sense because the padding would help in a fight? Because they really wouldn't. It would likely protect them more but it would also soften the blow to whoever is receiving it as well.

[Samhain]

I think it would be kinda cool to see the turtles wearing their pads when they are training and then the wraps when they are out doing there thing. I think THAT would make the most sense.

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The comic based on the cartoon will probably use similar CG rendering for the art to match the art style of the show.

plus the turtles look smaller, younger, have 3-toe-hooves-for-feet and bladed weapons... plus april is a kid and the designs for things like the Foot and such might also be different.

[Spitfire]

Originally Posted by PrincessAnri

I can completely understand if you prefer the pads just because you're used to them but I am not sure why people are saying the pads "make more sense."

Like, they make more sense because the padding would help in a fight? Because they really wouldn't. It would likely protect them more but it would also soften the blow to whoever is receiving it as well.

Depends on what the pads are made of. If they're hard, like landing pads which is what I assume they're mainly used for, then they would hurt quite a bit if someone hit you with one. Even if they're soft though they only soften blows on knees and elbows. Plus the turtles are strong even if someone is wearing a padded knee they can still knock the wind out of you or hurt pretty bad. Boxing gloves don't stop boxers from getting KO'd or cut. All about force.

It really is a style thing though. But as I mentioned earlier I always imagined they wore them to protect their knees and elbows during all the jumping they do across roofs and such. Too many hard landings without support are going to mess you up no matter how trained you are.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Wraps are fine.

I might be pro-multicolor bandanna, but there really is no need for the kneepads too. If you're going to go with the colors, then I prefer the movie look where the bandannas are multicolored but the pads were brown.

[Princess Anri]

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Depends on what the pads are made of. If they're Boxing gloves don't stop boxers from getting KO'd or cut. All about force.

Actually, that's exactly what they do.

I mean, obviously people still get knocked out but without the gloves, they'd get knocked out a lot sooner. A lot sooner.

Gloves are pretty much just to protect your hands. The fact that you can take more hits to the head with gloves on is worse for a person in the long run since you get hit more.

But in an actual fight, you would definitely want to be without gloves.

The jumping/landing on rooftops and such is a really good point though that I never thought of. They'd be really useful for that.

[Coola Yagami]

I just noticed though... the nicktmnt use pads AND wraps... while the IDWtmnt only have wraps.... combine that with the hoof-toes and bladed weapons and we have enough differences.