If Michelangelo does not use nunchucks in the new show, will you be angry? - Page 2

*Andrew NDB* · 03-07-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Luzmagica

Its Not the first time Mike dont use nunchucks!!!...

Now there's the power of positive thinking.

Koschei · 03-07-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

So... why did they give Mikey a weapon with a sharp blade.... if we know he won't be able to cut anything with it?

That was my first thought.
They took away his chucks and gave him a brutal weapon that will be used less than Leo swords.

*Donnie* · 03-07-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

you mean the toy colors?
In the OT the pretty much got the same colors.

My mistake, yep!

*Andrew NDB* · 03-07-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Koschei

That was my first thought.
They took away his chucks and gave him a brutal weapon that will be used less than Leo swords.

In for a penny, in for a pound, isn't it? You're not going to be seeing Leonardo or Raph stabbing or slicing anybody with their katana or sai either... should y'all start lobbying for them to be replaced with other stick weapons like Donnie's so as to make them all functional on-screen now?

*gobo* · 03-07-2011, 12:30 PM

I just saw some lady named God in a dream, and she told me that this show will premiere December 24th, 2012, and even went on to tell me that Michelangelo losing his 'chucks forevermore is why the Mayans decided anything after the 23rd to be "not worth putting on the calendar". Take that for what it's worth. o.o

*plastroncafe* · 03-07-2011, 01:17 PM

I suppose I'd be disappointed if there weren't pre-existing Vol 1 canon supporting his use of that weapon, but since there is....this really doesn't bother me all that much at all.

If they can keep him from being Dude!Mikey, he can fight with ribbon for all I care.

*sdp* · 03-07-2011, 03:14 PM

Viacom may be a big corporacion and the show is theirs however the show isn't being made by Viacom itself, but producers and other staff and they do listen to fans, feedback and whatnot even if we are not the target audience. Lets not forget Panthro in the new Thundercats cartoon he got to keep his nunchucks.

Edit:Apparently from one of Alex's tweets we shouldn't be going all doomsday over the chucks, well thats a relief, I'm definitely extremely excited now.

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Regarding the weapons, that’s just one of many images that was used for the composite. Don’t get your panties bunched, it's ok. Promise.
Incidentally, what kind of sense would it make to "outlaw" two wooden sticks, but replace them with a swinging blade on a chain? Come on.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-07-2011, 03:43 PM

I really don't care, I'm excited about all of this and I hope they change more than just weapons.

*Powder* · 03-07-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cartoonistaaron

Isn't it a little early to complain about this? What if Michelangelo does still have nunchucks, but not in this piece of art?

Either way, I'm not the target audience for this show, so they can do what they want. The old cartoon and Vol 1 of the Mirage comics is still "Ninja Turtles" as far as I'm concerned. Everything else is gravy.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Which phase of denial are we at now? I get them mixed up sometimes.

Well Andrew, Toon has just stated this is basically concept art, and that the chucks are safe... Time will tell.

On topic, it's a welcome change for me. I think it's awesome.

*Ninjinister* · 03-07-2011, 05:37 PM

It seems according to Alex D. it's a moot point, but hell, I don't care if they give him a tennis racket to fight with. As long as the show is good, it doesn't matter. The point of a new universe is to establish something new.

JoeGro · 03-08-2011, 12:01 AM

I think they should just take away everyone's old weapons and give them all bo staffs, ya know, so it's like the TMNT equivalent to "This is Spinal Tap" where they play a song with all bass guitars. Okay, so not really, but Mikey needs his 'chucks, maybe a minor detail to some, but it's the same principal as if you took away Leo's katana and gave him a bisento or something. You wouldn't take away the Green Lantern's ring as the source of his power, you wouldn't take Wolverine's claws and give him brass knuckles, etc. etc.

Avatar Yuffie · 03-08-2011, 12:22 AM

I'm frankly not that upset.

I mean didn't the Mirage turtles actually used guns at some point? And also Mikey was forced to use a grappling hook in the OT, he got tonfas in TNM, so if he's eyeing another weapon then its OK.

Plus there's this.

I guess we should be glad they never had a tv series then.

*Powder* · 03-08-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatar Yuffie

I mean didn't the Mirage turtles actually used guns at some point?

Hahahahahahahaha.

No.

There was one (non-canon) issue, that's it.

Dunno if Bodycount counts, nor can I even recall for sure if Raph used guns in that.

Avatar Yuffie · 03-08-2011, 12:35 AM

I thought Don used a gun a couple of times.

*Powder* · 03-08-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatar Yuffie

I thought Don used a gun a couple of times.

Not that I recall. I can't speak for vol.4, though. If he used a gun it must've been on some alien planet.
They never actually used "real guns" to my knowledge.
Don did have a cannon of sorts come out of his arm when he was a cyborg, but I don't think he ever used it in a fight.

Avatar Yuffie · 03-08-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Not that I recall. I can't speak for vol.4, though. If he used a gun it must've been on some alien planet.
They never actually used "real guns" to my knowledge.
Don did have a cannon of sorts come out of his arm when he was a cyborg, but I don't think he ever used it in a fight.

Mirage Don is a wee bit vicious, I'm afraid. I mean look at Baxter.

*Ninjinister* · 03-08-2011, 01:29 AM

Don only used guns when he had to. In City of War he actually vocalizes his displeasure for guns whilst shooting an Elite Foot.

*Samhain* · 03-08-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Don only used guns when he had to. In City of War he actually vocalizes his displeasure for guns whilst shooting an Elite Foot.

When I read this Obi-wan Kenobi came to mind.

''So uncivilized''.

*Spitfire* · 03-08-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Hahahahahahahaha.

No.

There was one (non-canon) issue, that's it.

Dunno if Bodycount counts, nor can I even recall for sure if Raph used guns in that.

Raph fires guns in Bodycount. He removes the trigger guard so his fingers can fit.

In RTNY they use a rocket launcher. In the Unmentionables they brandish guns but never fire them. Raph and Leo both use laser blasters in the bar fight on D'Hoonnib and I think later on against the Triceratons. In Terror by Transmat they also use laser blasters. Also in Fun with Guns Raph grabs a huge machine gun but doesn't get a chance to use it.

There might be more instances I'm forgetting but it has happened. Usually seems to be Raph that does it, which is no surprise.

*PizzaPower* · 03-08-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

I picked nr3. But really I don't care that much, this early. It's a new version of TMNT, a whole new reboot, fresh universe a different continuity.
Bit surprise he's the only one who gets a different weapon, we'll see when the show airs. Maybe he'll have chucks despite the artwork.

This is a bit overblown

this way to much over blown, people get over it if he doesnt have them and just be happy the Turtles are still around, hmmmm i have an idea lets have mikey keep his chucks and not use anything else even if he has them but no more turtles. How does that sound?

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03-07-2011, 12:30 PM	#25
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I just saw some lady named God in a dream, and she told me that this show will premiere December 24th, 2012, and even went on to tell me that Michelangelo losing his 'chucks forevermore is why the Mayans decided anything after the 23rd to be "not worth putting on the calendar". Take that for what it's worth. o.o __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

03-07-2011, 05:37 PM	#30
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	It seems according to Alex D. it's a moot point, but hell, I don't care if they give him a tennis racket to fight with. As long as the show is good, it doesn't matter. The point of a new universe is to establish something new. __________________

03-08-2011, 12:22 AM	#32
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	I'm frankly not that upset. I mean didn't the Mirage turtles actually used guns at some point? And also Mikey was forced to use a grappling hook in the OT, he got tonfas in TNM, so if he's eyeing another weapon then its OK. Plus there's this. I guess we should be glad they never had a tv series then. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

03-08-2011, 12:35 AM	#34
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	I thought Don used a gun a couple of times. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy) Last edited by Avatar Yuffie; 03-08-2011 at 12:42 AM.

03-07-2011, 03:43 PM	#28
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I really don't care, I'm excited about all of this and I hope they change more than just weapons.

03-08-2011, 12:01 AM	#31
JoeGro Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 119	I think they should just take away everyone's old weapons and give them all bo staffs, ya know, so it's like the TMNT equivalent to "This is Spinal Tap" where they play a song with all bass guitars. Okay, so not really, but Mikey needs his 'chucks, maybe a minor detail to some, but it's the same principal as if you took away Leo's katana and gave him a bisento or something. You wouldn't take away the Green Lantern's ring as the source of his power, you wouldn't take Wolverine's claws and give him brass knuckles, etc. etc.

03-08-2011, 01:29 AM	#37
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Don only used guns when he had to. In City of War he actually vocalizes his displeasure for guns whilst shooting an Elite Foot. __________________