Who's attending the NYC gallabunga? - Page 2

*Powder* · 04-03-2009, 02:31 AM

Hey, if you intend on going to the TMNT 25th anniversery "gallabunga" thursday, april 23rd in NYC drop a line! I'll be there with bells one! (not literally of course!) Anyway, aside from the somewhat odd and dissapointing email "hint" I have some concerns about the upcoming event. Being that this is a celebration based off of its's 25th year of existence I'm hopeful it bears more then imagery for us fans from the turtles past. Myself personally, I'm at the point of obsession (according to family and friends) and yet I really can't really get into the new series, never could. The first season was very true to the comics but thereafter following the same pattern the original movies did, became more goofy. I completely understand that the franchise had ultimately been geared for children and still is, but here's my thoughts: I assume most of the people going to this event (by free will not by being brought by parents) are at least 16 or older and expect things aimed towards the turtles we grew up with as opposed to what they've morphed into now. I've seen alot of footage on youtube and such which portrays it to be merely a choreographed dance with cheesy costumes and perhaps free pizza. I'm game nonetheless, but I'd want to meet Peter Laird, buy new merchandise, comics, and participate in things of relevance to what the turtles were not what they are. Anyone worried that its going to be a little too kiddy?

04-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#1
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	Who's attending the NYC gallabunga? Hey, if you intend on going to the TMNT 25th anniversery "gallabunga" thursday, april 23rd in NYC drop a line! I'll be there with bells one! (not literally of course!) Anyway, aside from the somewhat odd and dissapointing email "hint" I have some concerns about the upcoming event. Being that this is a celebration based off of its's 25th year of existence I'm hopeful it bears more then imagery for us fans from the turtles past. Myself personally, I'm at the point of obsession (according to family and friends) and yet I really can't really get into the new series, never could. The first season was very true to the comics but thereafter following the same pattern the original movies did, became more goofy. I completely understand that the franchise had ultimately been geared for children and still is, but here's my thoughts: I assume most of the people going to this event (by free will not by being brought by parents) are at least 16 or older and expect things aimed towards the turtles we grew up with as opposed to what they've morphed into now. I've seen alot of footage on youtube and such which portrays it to be merely a choreographed dance with cheesy costumes and perhaps free pizza. I'm game nonetheless, but I'd want to meet Peter Laird, buy new merchandise, comics, and participate in things of relevance to what the turtles were not what they are. Anyone worried that its going to be a little too kiddy?