Are You 'Over It' Regarding Mask Color? - Page 2

Weapons@theready · 03-29-2012, 06:28 AM

It was never that big of a deal to me because I knew that what I preferred would have no bearing on which direction the masks went. ANd as far as sales dropping off after Issue 5, #5 is also the introduction of the reincarnation angle, so take that for what its worth as well

*pannoni1* · 03-29-2012, 06:29 AM

I didn't mind at all, since I just see both red and colored as interchangble, even among the comics (Mirage vs. Archie). IDW gives us the chance to see both versions for the first time, and lets continue to enjoy the series.

*Revan* · 03-29-2012, 06:33 AM

I prefer the all red masks but there isn't much I can do about it so it's whatever. I'm not one all up in arms bitching about it. I can still enjoy the books. Honestly, that was a good thing about the Mirage books. Officially, they all wore red but we didn't see it on the pages since they were black and white. The covers were the only places we got to see the red bandanas... WHICH ARE FAR SUPERIOR

I couldn't resist

*Candy Kappa* · 03-29-2012, 06:34 AM

this reminds me of a TMNT coloring book I had as a kid, it had coloring pens included, But. it did not come with orange

pihb · 03-29-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Revan

I prefer the all red masks but there isn't much I can do about it so it's whatever. I'm not one all up in arms bitching about it. I can still enjoy the books. Honestly, that was a good thing about the Mirage books. Officially, they all wore red but we didn't see it on the pages since they were black and white. The covers were the only places we got to see the red bandanas... WHICH ARE FAR SUPERIOR

I couldn't resist

That is a very good point. When I was talking to Kevin Eastman when he flew to Austin. We were chatting about the colored bandanas. He told me the red came about by accident because he didn't know what else to color. He also thought it was comical how divided fans get over it.

Personally I love the red, I loved the color in the TV show and movies. In this series they made the transition work. I am not going to complain over it because there is no need to.

*ToTheNines* · 03-29-2012, 06:51 AM

I've brought this up before, but the thing that still bugs me about it story-wise is the fact that Splinter decided to give them their favorite colors from their past lives... but tossed their original names aside just because they were given pet names by the employees at Stockgen.

Toby Barrett · 03-29-2012, 07:10 AM

He was also willing to toss aside his own name.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-29-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I've brought this up before, but the thing that still bugs me about it story-wise is the fact that Splinter decided to give them their favorite colors from their past lives... but tossed their original names aside just because they were given pet names by the employees at Stockgen.

yeah, that is kinda bugging

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-29-2012, 07:54 AM

Well, I'm "over it" because there's not much that can be done about it, and there's no point in ranting forever. But I still wish they were wearing red bandanas, and still think the way they introduced the rainbow bandanas didn't make much sense. ToTheNines makes an excellent point.

Looks like I might not be "over it" after all.

*Donnie* · 03-29-2012, 09:21 AM

Anyone else feel like this is gonna turn into that other thread all over again?

*CyberCubed* · 03-29-2012, 09:39 AM

I bet the Turtles have color bandanas so Slash can eventually show up with the black bandana.

*ToTheNines* · 03-29-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I bet the Turtles have color bandanas so Slash can eventually show up with the black bandana.

How would all-red deter that?

Toby Barrett · 03-29-2012, 10:43 AM

Slash with a red bandana would look killer badass

*Andrew NDB* · 03-29-2012, 11:44 AM

I've never been really sold on Slash wearing any bandanna. It's strange enough that the Ninja Turtles wear the bandannas (stranger still that they would wear different, mood-colored ones), but whatever, we accept it... but when an alien Turtle from another planet in a different galaxy/universe/dimension just happens to wear one exactly like they do (even if it's a different color) then that's hard to rationalize.

*CyberCubed* · 03-29-2012, 12:07 PM

Well it certainly looks better than his old toon design.

Matches Malone · 03-29-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

But if it gained 2 ranks by losing 1000 readers, doesn't that mean that everyone lost readers?

People were so depressed about the color change that no one wanted to read ANY comics that month.

The Master · 03-29-2012, 01:17 PM

Mask color is the absolute least of my gripes regarding this new series. Non-issue.

TMNT is cooler than MOTU · 03-29-2012, 02:03 PM

I'm one of those weirdos who actually likes the colored masks. Although I have to say the colored knee/elbow pads and wrist bands look silly. Says the guy talking about mutant turtles...

*Andrew NDB* · 03-29-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNT is cooler than MOTU

Says the guy talking about mutant turtles...

No need to Crisler's Law yourself.

Toby Barrett · 03-29-2012, 02:40 PM

Andrew's Law:

The law of averages that states that sooner or later in a reason-minded discussion about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, someone will attempt to refute the entire discussion or argument with a statement equivalent to "But we're talking about four mutant ninja turtles living in a sewer!", causing Andrew to post Crisler's Law.

Kidding! Kidding!

03-29-2012, 06:29 AM	#22
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	I didn't mind at all, since I just see both red and colored as interchangble, even among the comics (Mirage vs. Archie). IDW gives us the chance to see both versions for the first time, and lets continue to enjoy the series. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

03-29-2012, 06:33 AM	#23
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I prefer the all red masks but there isn't much I can do about it so it's whatever. I'm not one all up in arms bitching about it. I can still enjoy the books. Honestly, that was a good thing about the Mirage books. Officially, they all wore red but we didn't see it on the pages since they were black and white. The covers were the only places we got to see the red bandanas... WHICH ARE FAR SUPERIOR I couldn't resist __________________

03-29-2012, 06:34 AM	#24
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03-29-2012, 11:44 AM	#34
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,420	I've never been really sold on Slash wearing any bandanna. It's strange enough that the Ninja Turtles wear the bandannas (stranger still that they would wear different, mood-colored ones), but whatever, we accept it... but when an alien Turtle from another planet in a different galaxy/universe/dimension just happens to wear one exactly like they do (even if it's a different color) then that's hard to rationalize. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 03-29-2012 at 12:07 PM.

03-29-2012, 02:03 PM	#38
TMNT is cooler than MOTU Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern CA Posts: 858	I'm one of those weirdos who actually likes the colored masks. Although I have to say the colored knee/elbow pads and wrist bands look silly. Says the guy talking about mutant turtles... __________________ Thank you for getting rid of Hamato Yoshi, Michael Bay and Co.! He was suuuuuper unnecessary.

03-29-2012, 06:28 AM	#21
Weapons@theready Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 377	It was never that big of a deal to me because I knew that what I preferred would have no bearing on which direction the masks went. ANd as far as sales dropping off after Issue 5, #5 is also the introduction of the reincarnation angle, so take that for what its worth as well

03-29-2012, 06:51 AM	#26
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,220	I've brought this up before, but the thing that still bugs me about it story-wise is the fact that Splinter decided to give them their favorite colors from their past lives... but tossed their original names aside just because they were given pet names by the employees at Stockgen.

03-29-2012, 07:10 AM	#27
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	He was also willing to toss aside his own name.

03-29-2012, 07:54 AM	#29
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	Well, I'm "over it" because there's not much that can be done about it, and there's no point in ranting forever. But I still wish they were wearing red bandanas, and still think the way they introduced the rainbow bandanas didn't make much sense. ToTheNines makes an excellent point. Looks like I might not be "over it" after all.

03-29-2012, 09:21 AM	#30
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Anyone else feel like this is gonna turn into that other thread all over again?

03-29-2012, 09:39 AM	#31
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,811	I bet the Turtles have color bandanas so Slash can eventually show up with the black bandana.

03-29-2012, 10:43 AM	#33
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	Slash with a red bandana would look killer badass

03-29-2012, 12:07 PM	#35
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,811	Well it certainly looks better than his old toon design.

03-29-2012, 01:17 PM	#37
The Master Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 43	Mask color is the absolute least of my gripes regarding this new series. Non-issue.

03-29-2012, 02:40 PM	#40
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	Andrew's Law: The law of averages that states that sooner or later in a reason-minded discussion about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, someone will attempt to refute the entire discussion or argument with a statement equivalent to "But we're talking about four mutant ninja turtles living in a sewer!", causing Andrew to post Crisler's Law. Kidding! Kidding!