new Nickelodeon TMNT too "cute"

~~TurtleManiac~~ · 07-14-2012, 12:08 AM

Is it just me or anybody else think the new Nickelodeon TMNT are too "cute" looking? They just dont look very menacing like the TMNT should be, I mean they are often smiling and making silly faces, plus they seem a lot shorter than the turtles are usually depicted. Even the 2007 cgi movie turtles looked way cooler than these new ones, in my opinion. After watching the trailer for the new Nickelodeon show, "Mikey" says something at the end and his voice sounds like that of an 8 year old. Also their faces look too flat and the overall body design looks kinda weird, too polygon-like, and the newly added third toe looks kinda weird. Just my 2 cents.

*CyberCubed* · 07-14-2012, 12:12 AM

They're supposed to be a bit younger than other incarnations, hence why April is also 16.

The Turtles look like they might only be around 13-15 year olds in this one, and act like real teenagers. I think they look fine. As long as the action sequences are good and there is real danger in the episodes it should be fine.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 12:18 AM

of course cgi turtles r way cooler. they dont come cheap.

*DonatelloFan* · 07-14-2012, 12:20 AM

And the '87 cartoon was corny. We just didn't see it as young kids. It's for kids, it's supposed to be 'cute'. It's also been said that the show was going to be geared to the kids, not us adult cynics. They're supposed to sound young.

I understand it's your personal preference, but it's supposed to be that way. I don't like all the anime references, but I knew it was there. I'll just get used to it.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 12:22 AM

dont compare movies with tv series... u dont wanna compare movies with tv series...

Lucs · 07-14-2012, 12:43 AM

Something about Mikey's voice really urks me and the gap in Donny's teeth are odd. Carrtoons are for kids, what are you gonna do?

*The Stryker* · 07-14-2012, 12:55 AM

In what crazy backwards universe were the TMNT ever 'menacing'?

*Xav* · 07-14-2012, 12:57 AM

The Mirage comics universe.

*The Stryker* · 07-14-2012, 01:01 AM

Right right. The universe where they were created as a parody.

Also. Giant cartoony turtles.

*CyberCubed* · 07-14-2012, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucs

Something about Mikey's voice really urks me and the gap in Donny's teeth are odd. Carrtoons are for kids, what are you gonna do?

Mike's voice is perfect. What's the problem?

*Powder* · 07-14-2012, 06:43 AM

"Wahhh! This isn't exactly like everything that's come before it. That makes it bad!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Mike's voice is perfect. What's the problem?

You of all people should know people like to complain just for the sake of complaining.

*pannoni1* · 07-14-2012, 09:13 AM

At least the 1987 cartoon also started out fairly serious in its early episodes. It seems like the first episode is almost as good as the first episode of Season 3 in the OT, pretty much abandoning its early roots. It sort of mirrors those "junior cartoons" of the '80s: Muppet Babies (at least it worked with the pop culture references/jokes), Baby Looney Tunes, Flinstones Kids, and a Pup named Scooby-Doo. Sure, technology has changed, but if Muppet Babies came out today, it would be a similar 3D style with probably the Matrix instead of Star Wars in certain clips.

Check this thread out on "babyfications" of popular cartoon series:
http://www.toonzone.net/forums/archi.../t-216867.html

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 10:19 AM

donnies gap does make me a lil bit upset but not mikey's voice....mikey's voice is good enough....

*Candy Kappa* · 07-14-2012, 10:51 AM

I love the new design, turtles are cute. Deal with it!

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-14-2012, 10:55 AM

I like the design, it fits with the tone of the show.

HerpDerp · 07-14-2012, 10:59 AM

At least they don't look like this.

Spin-off potention: Toddler Mutant Ninja Turtles.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-14-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HerpDerp

At least they don't look like this.

Spoiler:

Spin-off potention: Toddler Mutant Ninja Turtles.

They look like frogs in that picture.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-14-2012, 11:07 AM

i dont think they look like frogs... frogs r stupid.

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-14-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Turtle

i dont think they look like frogs... frogs r stupid.

Um...ignoring that last part, it's more their position that makes me think of frogs.

HerpDerp · 07-14-2012, 11:14 AM

I love the way you can tell which turtle is which in that picture, just from their facial expressions.

07-14-2012, 12:08 AM	#1
~~TurtleManiac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KALI Posts: 1,008	new Nickelodeon TMNT too "cute" Is it just me or anybody else think the new Nickelodeon TMNT are too "cute" looking? They just dont look very menacing like the TMNT should be, I mean they are often smiling and making silly faces, plus they seem a lot shorter than the turtles are usually depicted. Even the 2007 cgi movie turtles looked way cooler than these new ones, in my opinion. After watching the trailer for the new Nickelodeon show, "Mikey" says something at the end and his voice sounds like that of an 8 year old. Also their faces look too flat and the overall body design looks kinda weird, too polygon-like, and the newly added third toe looks kinda weird. Just my 2 cents.

07-14-2012, 12:18 AM	#3
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07-14-2012, 12:12 AM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,871	They're supposed to be a bit younger than other incarnations, hence why April is also 16. The Turtles look like they might only be around 13-15 year olds in this one, and act like real teenagers. I think they look fine. As long as the action sequences are good and there is real danger in the episodes it should be fine.

07-14-2012, 12:43 AM	#6
Lucs Mouser Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	Something about Mikey's voice really urks me and the gap in Donny's teeth are odd. Carrtoons are for kids, what are you gonna do?

07-14-2012, 12:57 AM	#8
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,045	The Mirage comics universe.

07-14-2012, 01:01 AM	#9
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Right right. The universe where they were created as a parody. Also. Giant cartoony turtles. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

07-14-2012, 09:13 AM	#12
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	At least the 1987 cartoon also started out fairly serious in its early episodes. It seems like the first episode is almost as good as the first episode of Season 3 in the OT, pretty much abandoning its early roots. It sort of mirrors those "junior cartoons" of the '80s: Muppet Babies (at least it worked with the pop culture references/jokes), Baby Looney Tunes, Flinstones Kids, and a Pup named Scooby-Doo. Sure, technology has changed, but if Muppet Babies came out today, it would be a similar 3D style with probably the Matrix instead of Star Wars in certain clips. Check this thread out on "babyfications" of popular cartoon series: http://www.toonzone.net/forums/archi.../t-216867.html __________________ 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!

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Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	donnies gap does make me a lil bit upset but not mikey's voice....mikey's voice is good enough.... __________________

07-14-2012, 10:51 AM	#14
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I love the new design, turtles are cute. Deal with it! __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	I like the design, it fits with the tone of the show. __________________

07-14-2012, 10:59 AM	#16
HerpDerp Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 488	At least they don't look like this. Spin-off potention: Toddler Mutant Ninja Turtles.

07-14-2012, 11:07 AM	#18
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	i dont think they look like frogs... frogs r stupid. __________________

07-14-2012, 11:14 AM	#20
HerpDerp Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 488	I love the way you can tell which turtle is which in that picture, just from their facial expressions.