Am I the only person who doesn't really like the OT any more? - Page 2

*ToTheNines* · 12-12-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

I concur. I'll even chime in and say most of season seven of the orginal series as well/ And for the record, am a gal in her twenties who still to this day enjoys her OT turtle series, and not just for the nostalgia.

I remember before season 7 was out on DVD I watched a few of those episodes on youtube and fell in love with that season. Then when it came out I was kinda let down by them... but then upon a second go-through of the OT, I loved them again haha.

*Koi* · 12-12-2010, 11:41 PM

The OT reigns supreme to me.

prescribeddrone · 12-12-2010, 11:45 PM

The OT is still *alright* but when compared to the 2K3 version, it's a bit corny but in an amusing way.

Fugitoid Jones · 12-13-2010, 12:30 AM

I can't wait for the day when we're all comparing the OT, the 2K3 toon and the Nick Toon.

Avatar Yuffie · 12-13-2010, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

I concur. I'll even chime in and say most of season seven of the orginal series as well/ And for the record, am a gal in her twenties who still to this day enjoys her OT turtle series, and not just for the nostalgia.

I agree on Season 7. Actually, most episodes written by David Wise are pretty good.

My fave was the Starchild. It shows Leo and Mike are so good with kids (not so much with Raph), April surprisingly didn't get herself in trouble for getting the story, and Splinter being awesome.

KittenBunny · 12-14-2010, 04:08 AM

I think the original cartoon is full of action? I've been watching it back to back from ep one with the intention of going the whole way through all 200 odd of them! And to be honest I'm liking it more than I thought I would...
What do I like?
- the cuteness of the characters, and I prefer them this way, less serious cuz I can switch off to life's probs when I watch it! and the whole raph anger thing for me got over the top at times so I prefer the OT raph. the angry raph made me... angry, i'd just get so irritated and see him as a massive weak link due to his running off all the time and brooding.
- the awesome art design - I love vibrant colors and the anime feel of it, also the attention to detail... sure it has bloopers but they dont detract much for me
- the nice open to each ep and close at the end, i get the shizzles with cliff hanger endings and long continuing eps.

- I love the pizza references as i love to eat pizza? lol esp. desert pizzas.. im obsessed with them and go thru periods of ordering them days in a row, so I totally agree with mike there... and as for mike being iritating? I dont see that at all, at least he dose not scream like a girl and act like a twerp.... he's more chilled and laid back, which i totally love and dig about him in this series. Besides I also found the 2K3 mikey's actions often to be far too immature and also disrespectful for the character to be taken seriously as a capable and highly skilled martial artist- which 2K3 stresses that he is- anyone who's studied martial arts would understand where i'm coming from.. to study even a bit (let alone making it your life like it is to the turtles) changes you soo much, it leaves its mark on you greatly, making you a much more respectable, logical & mature person
- its just really fun to watch and the comedy, some of it is very clever, though i dont appreciate them breaking the cinematic 4th wall rule in virtually every single episode, i find that a bit much and also felt it played down the crew's respect for the show's stories and the jobs they were doing.
- The type of action they have in these episodes I like, as its not gory, reptitive movements/sequences and stressful to watch or anything... i hated image's mutilation and i generally get bored of guts and blood and long drawn out fights so i like the OT's really unique non-violent means of difusing fights and problem situations, they always came up with something macguyver like or simple yet effective!
- I LOVE the tie ins with the toys !!! like the sewer seltzer cannon, and all the other awesome toys, talk about effective product placement!
- and being the girl i am, I love the domestic side of the turtles, seeing them hanging out at the lair, sleeping, eating, training and doing things like a normal person would

this is something i relish most!! esp. their little pizza parties as a reward for every tough battle won!
- the intro of tons of new truly unique and excellently designed both visually and personality wise characters in lots of episodes rocked....

As for the great charcaterisation and design as a prime point- the best example I can think of is Leatherhead. The original Leatherhead kicked butt, he was just the coolest most bad-ass character, the way he talked, and acted was just classic! and he had so much personality! He is way way cooler than the 2K3's take on LH. who was as a sciencey geek who I felt lacked personality... just another brooding tourchered soul intellectual trapped in the body of a monster, the typical beauty and the beast type scenario ... yawn

all in all, very entertaining and incredibly visually appealing series I say, kids show or not!

KittenBunny · 12-14-2010, 04:33 AM

I forgot to mention: anyway above all of what i've said, whoever disses the original turtles but then simultaneously accolades and wants to 'rub one out' to turtle hentai is obviously a fruit cake and their 'criticisms' leave little if anything to be taken seriously.....

*gobo* · 12-14-2010, 09:59 AM

Why ya gotta remind us all that was said?

*Luzmagica* · 12-14-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KittenBunny

- and being the girl i am, I love the domestic side of the turtles, seeing them hanging out at the lair, sleeping, eating, training and doing things like a normal person would

!

100% Agree too with this part...
Maybe because I´m a girl too...

*Candy Kappa* · 12-14-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KittenBunny

I love the domestic side of the turtles, seeing them hanging out at the lair, sleeping, eating, training and doing things like a normal person would

this is something i relish most!!

I think all the incarnations of the turtles have these moments.
It's a vital plot point to show the turtles in a relate-able angle for the viewer, making their situation not being a part of society stronger.

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Originally Posted by KittenBunny

The original Leatherhead kicked butt

The Original Leatherhead is pretty awesome, the second incarnation is not too bad either

*TheCanadiandrome* · 12-15-2010, 07:41 AM

the OT ftw! that was my intro into TMNT fandom!

then got into the comics both Mirage and Archie, but always liked the OT best

**Jester** · 12-15-2010, 07:48 AM

If it wasn't for the old toon I wouldn't be a Turtle fan...or a fan of voice over actors. Some of the best worked on TMNT, Tress MacNeille, Pat Fraley, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Cam Clarke, and of course Rob Paulsen.

*Discogod* · 12-15-2010, 01:24 PM

I only watched the first 3 seasons or so, but watching most episodes back now is pretty tough. It's not aged well and the animation is a lot worse than I remember.

I still love the first mini-season - the designs were great, but I didn't like how cartoony they got later on, and it was about as serious as the OT got - and some of the second season eps are decent, but like most cartoons of its era it's hard to sit through too much.

*Koi* · 12-16-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

If it wasn't for the old toon I wouldn't be a Turtle fan...or a fan of voice over actors. Some of the best worked on TMNT, Tress MacNeille, Pat Fraley, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Cam Clarke, and of course Rob Paulsen.

Top two fav. voice actors are in that list

12-13-2010, 12:30 AM	#24
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	I can't wait for the day when we're all comparing the OT, the 2K3 toon and the Nick Toon. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

12-14-2010, 04:08 AM	#26
KittenBunny Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tuna can. Shud be a luxurious Tiger Kitten Bunny Pad- straight outta a '66 Vouge Italia Living Issue Posts: 168	I think the original cartoon is full of action? I've been watching it back to back from ep one with the intention of going the whole way through all 200 odd of them! And to be honest I'm liking it more than I thought I would... What do I like? - the cuteness of the characters, and I prefer them this way, less serious cuz I can switch off to life's probs when I watch it! and the whole raph anger thing for me got over the top at times so I prefer the OT raph. the angry raph made me... angry, i'd just get so irritated and see him as a massive weak link due to his running off all the time and brooding. - the awesome art design - I love vibrant colors and the anime feel of it, also the attention to detail... sure it has bloopers but they dont detract much for me - the nice open to each ep and close at the end, i get the shizzles with cliff hanger endings and long continuing eps. - I love the pizza references as i love to eat pizza? lol esp. desert pizzas.. im obsessed with them and go thru periods of ordering them days in a row, so I totally agree with mike there... and as for mike being iritating? I dont see that at all, at least he dose not scream like a girl and act like a twerp.... he's more chilled and laid back, which i totally love and dig about him in this series. Besides I also found the 2K3 mikey's actions often to be far too immature and also disrespectful for the character to be taken seriously as a capable and highly skilled martial artist- which 2K3 stresses that he is- anyone who's studied martial arts would understand where i'm coming from.. to study even a bit (let alone making it your life like it is to the turtles) changes you soo much, it leaves its mark on you greatly, making you a much more respectable, logical & mature person - its just really fun to watch and the comedy, some of it is very clever, though i dont appreciate them breaking the cinematic 4th wall rule in virtually every single episode, i find that a bit much and also felt it played down the crew's respect for the show's stories and the jobs they were doing. - The type of action they have in these episodes I like, as its not gory, reptitive movements/sequences and stressful to watch or anything... i hated image's mutilation and i generally get bored of guts and blood and long drawn out fights so i like the OT's really unique non-violent means of difusing fights and problem situations, they always came up with something macguyver like or simple yet effective! - I LOVE the tie ins with the toys !!! like the sewer seltzer cannon, and all the other awesome toys, talk about effective product placement! - and being the girl i am, I love the domestic side of the turtles, seeing them hanging out at the lair, sleeping, eating, training and doing things like a normal person would this is something i relish most!! esp. their little pizza parties as a reward for every tough battle won! - the intro of tons of new truly unique and excellently designed both visually and personality wise characters in lots of episodes rocked.... As for the great charcaterisation and design as a prime point- the best example I can think of is Leatherhead. The original Leatherhead kicked butt, he was just the coolest most bad-ass character, the way he talked, and acted was just classic! and he had so much personality! He is way way cooler than the 2K3's take on LH. who was as a sciencey geek who I felt lacked personality... just another brooding tourchered soul intellectual trapped in the body of a monster, the typical beauty and the beast type scenario ... yawn all in all, very entertaining and incredibly visually appealing series I say, kids show or not! __________________ "a schnook with looks who can cook!" - Mikey Last edited by KittenBunny; 12-14-2010 at 04:31 AM.

12-14-2010, 04:33 AM	#27
KittenBunny Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tuna can. Shud be a luxurious Tiger Kitten Bunny Pad- straight outta a '66 Vouge Italia Living Issue Posts: 168	I forgot to mention: anyway above all of what i've said, whoever disses the original turtles but then simultaneously accolades and wants to 'rub one out' to turtle hentai is obviously a fruit cake and their 'criticisms' leave little if anything to be taken seriously..... __________________ "a schnook with looks who can cook!" - Mikey

12-14-2010, 09:59 AM	#28
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Why ya gotta remind us all that was said? __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

12-15-2010, 07:41 AM	#31
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	the OT ftw! that was my intro into TMNT fandom! then got into the comics both Mirage and Archie, but always liked the OT best __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

12-12-2010, 11:41 PM	#22
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	The OT reigns supreme to me.

12-12-2010, 11:45 PM	#23
prescribeddrone Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 115	The OT is still alright but when compared to the 2K3 version, it's a bit corny but in an amusing way.

12-15-2010, 07:48 AM	#32
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	If it wasn't for the old toon I wouldn't be a Turtle fan...or a fan of voice over actors. Some of the best worked on TMNT, Tress MacNeille, Pat Fraley, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Cam Clarke, and of course Rob Paulsen. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-15-2010, 01:24 PM	#33
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I only watched the first 3 seasons or so, but watching most episodes back now is pretty tough. It's not aged well and the animation is a lot worse than I remember. I still love the first mini-season - the designs were great, but I didn't like how cartoony they got later on, and it was about as serious as the OT got - and some of the second season eps are decent, but like most cartoons of its era it's hard to sit through too much.