Official Info on the Nick TMNT Series - Page 146

*CyberCubed* · 06-04-2012, 10:50 AM

The 4kids cartoon definitely had to be successful enough to run for 7 seasons, period. 4kids was funding it out of their own pocket, there's no reason they would have kept it airing beyond 2-3 seasons if it wasn't doing well.

Don't forget it had 26 episode seasons, unlike most cartoons which only had 13 episode seasons.

The 4kids TMNT series was the longest lasting American action cartoon in the 2000's. Other than Spongebob, I can't think of any other cartoon that made 157 episodes and a movie in the 2000's decade.

Even if you count Justice League/Unlimited together, it didn't even come close.

Stingray69 · 06-04-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The 4Kids series doesnt even come close to Batman: TAS. It didnt make a f*cking dent in the mainstream.

I thought tas only lasted like 3 years?

*The Stryker* · 06-04-2012, 02:39 PM

How long it was on the air has no bearing on cultural impact.

2k3 was on the air for so long because it was the only half decent thing on an awful lineup.

*Koi* · 06-04-2012, 03:18 PM

I liked the Cramp Twins. More people at my school talked about them than ninja turtles... Like no one watched ninja turtles. It wasn't acknowledged at all. Pretty much no one really even watched foxbox/4kids either when I asked around years ago.

I would be like, "Hey, how about that Ultimate Muscle?"

Friend, "What the hell is that?"

To be frank, the only people I have ever encountered who ever spoke of the turtles were adults who watched the older show.

*oldmanwinters* · 06-04-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

2k3 was on the air for so long because it was the only half decent thing on an awful lineup.

Heh, it really did carry that whole programming block, didn't it?

I seem to remember the original "Fox Box" lineup being a little stronger than that we were left with by the CW4Kids era. Kirby, Sonic X, and Ultimate Muscle weren't exactly great shows as far as I can tell, but they were probably oodles of degrees better than the kind of stuff that was being shown nearly a decade later. TMNT2k3 was also one of the few shows in that lineup that wasn't some poorly dubbed anime or otherwise imported production.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 06-04-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleTitan97

I found this new interview with Kevin Eastman and Rich Magallanes, Senior VP for Nickelodeon, about the 2k12 series:

http://www.blogomatic3000.com/2012/0...-ninja-turtle/

Awesome find Turtle Titan, thanks for sharing!

The video was cool. Just think, only a few more months until the premeire!

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 06-04-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

2k3 was on the air for so long because it was the only half decent thing on an awful lineup.

Have to agree with you there. No wonder 4Kids filed for bankruptcy a while after dropping TMNT.

*CyberCubed* · 06-04-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Have to agree with you there. No wonder 4Kids filed for bankruptcy a while after dropping TMNT.

No. 4kids started going bankrupt because they lost the license to dub Pokemon.

The reason it took them so long is because they had saved up enough Pokemon and Yu-gi-oh money during their heyday to allow them to exist a few more years afterward.

If 4kids still had Pokemon to this day, they probably wouldn't be bankrupt right now.

TurtleMaster4 · 06-06-2012, 05:26 PM

I think they just used mikey's new word https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...1775764&type=1

figdonpat · 06-06-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleMaster4

I think they just used mikey's new word https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...1775764&type=1

Yep, they sure did. It has begun. I commented though that there's absolutely no reason to replace Cowabunga. Really, no good reason.

*gobo* · 06-06-2012, 06:44 PM

More Teen Titans influence... >_< Lovely.

*Brodie* · 06-06-2012, 07:06 PM

Thats a line from Da Ali G show.

*Cure* · 06-06-2012, 07:07 PM

Really? From one Facebook post?

No, of course you guys are flipping out. I shouldn't expect more.

**Jester** · 06-06-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Thats a line from Da Ali G show.

You learn something new every day:

*Raph's Girl* · 06-06-2012, 08:57 PM

Oh who cares that they used Mikey's "new word". The comics are available on the Ipod/Pad/Phone! *lol*

*Powder* · 06-07-2012, 12:08 AM

Dear god, get a grip.

Ravenxl7 · 06-07-2012, 12:53 PM

I was initially put-off by Mikey's no catch-phrase, but it's grown on me. Keeps the spirit of cowabunga while introducing something new to the TMNT franchise.

BOOYAKASHA!

*Drose18* · 06-07-2012, 01:47 PM

Some cool pics I found:
mh.jpg

mh2.jpg

**Jester** · 06-07-2012, 01:55 PM

Nice to see Metalhead!

*Drose18* · 06-07-2012, 02:11 PM

Totally! I wonder what that kraang is doing on his head. Is that like how they control him?

06-04-2012, 02:39 PM	#2903
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	How long it was on the air has no bearing on cultural impact. 2k3 was on the air for so long because it was the only half decent thing on an awful lineup. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

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gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	More Teen Titans influence... >_< Lovely. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

06-06-2012, 07:06 PM	#2912
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Thats a line from Da Ali G show. __________________ Stupendous Monster

06-06-2012, 07:07 PM	#2913
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Really? From one Facebook post? No, of course you guys are flipping out. I shouldn't expect more. __________________

06-06-2012, 08:57 PM	#2915
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Oh who cares that they used Mikey's "new word". The comics are available on the Ipod/Pad/Phone! lol __________________

06-04-2012, 10:50 AM	#2901
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	The 4kids cartoon definitely had to be successful enough to run for 7 seasons, period. 4kids was funding it out of their own pocket, there's no reason they would have kept it airing beyond 2-3 seasons if it wasn't doing well. Don't forget it had 26 episode seasons, unlike most cartoons which only had 13 episode seasons. The 4kids TMNT series was the longest lasting American action cartoon in the 2000's. Other than Spongebob, I can't think of any other cartoon that made 157 episodes and a movie in the 2000's decade. Even if you count Justice League/Unlimited together, it didn't even come close.

06-04-2012, 03:18 PM	#2904
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	I liked the Cramp Twins. More people at my school talked about them than ninja turtles... Like no one watched ninja turtles. It wasn't acknowledged at all. Pretty much no one really even watched foxbox/4kids either when I asked around years ago. I would be like, "Hey, how about that Ultimate Muscle?" Friend, "What the hell is that?" To be frank, the only people I have ever encountered who ever spoke of the turtles were adults who watched the older show.

06-06-2012, 05:26 PM	#2909
TurtleMaster4 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Some where in the Sewers of New York! Posts: 390	I think they just used mikey's new word https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...1775764&type=1

06-07-2012, 12:08 AM	#2916
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Dear god, get a grip.

06-07-2012, 12:53 PM	#2917
Ravenxl7 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 488	I was initially put-off by Mikey's no catch-phrase, but it's grown on me. Keeps the spirit of cowabunga while introducing something new to the TMNT franchise. BOOYAKASHA! __________________

06-07-2012, 01:47 PM	#2918
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	Some cool pics I found: mh.jpg mh2.jpg

06-07-2012, 01:55 PM	#2919
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Nice to see Metalhead! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

06-07-2012, 02:11 PM	#2920
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	Totally! I wonder what that kraang is doing on his head. Is that like how they control him?