How has your view on the Nick cartoon changed since September 2012?

[RaphAndDonnie]

I was pretty indifferent towards it. I had first heard about the show in December 2012, via Rob Paulsen's podcast. As someone who wasn't invested in the Turtles before I didn't know what to expect. Now I love it. It's my favorite version of the Turtles.

[Candy Kappa]

I always had a positive view on the new show, and it did not disappoint at all. The show was even better then I had hoped for.

Originally Posted by Donatello19

I am happy they didn't go with those original leaked designs though, those were terrible.

Didn't know there was any leaked designs.

of what I've seen was the 2D artwork with the turtles sporting 2 toes and the early teaser trailer sporting all four turtles with the same Leonardo CG model and crudely textured. But nothing leaked.

[Teddy]

I had very low expectations of this new CGI show I heard was coming out last year. I thought it would be terrible, like all the other "kid" shows out nowadays. But I was pleasantly surprised by the premiere, and I've been hooked ever since! It's currently my fav series of all.

They just did an outstanding job with the turtles and Splinter. I actually LIKE all the main characters for once. I usually can't stand Leo or Mikey, but I'm definitely loving this version of Leo at least. And Donnie tended to be kind of a boring character in the past if you ask me, but this one is definitely my favorite version by far! ^-^ This Splinter took some getting used to for me, but he's definitely the funniest and most bad-ass Splinter ever!

And Raph has always been my fav turtle in everything, so that hasn't changed.

[Mandi-chan]

When I first heard about it, I wasn't totally gaga over the idea. I loved the 4Kids series (or, at least the first 5 seasons of the 4Kids series) so much, that I didn't think I'd enjoy the new show. Especially with all the talk about it being more humor-driven and Old Toon inspired.

But then I heard Greg Cipes and Rob Paulsen were going to be in it, and my interest was snagged.

So I watched the premiere when it showed up on my On Demand (I didn't feel like watching it as it aired with all the annoying kids commercials), and liked it enough-but waited to watch more of it when the eps showed up on Hulu Plus, and in the meantime I followed people's opinions here on this board.

When there was buzz about The Gauntlet, I decided to watch the ep on On Demand instead of waiting for Hulu Plus. I was hooked, and went and marathoned the episodes in-between that I had missed. Loving it, and regretting letting some negative opinions steer me clear from wanting to watch the show live.

I've been watching it live since then, and have pretty much loved every single episode. The humor is great, the stories are good (although a little choppy with consistency between eps), and the characterization...I can't gush enough over the characterization (well...except April's, but I'm not going to get into a rant right now about her...)!

They all act and speak like teenagers (unlike the 4Kids show, who's attempt in S1 with the "teen-speak" is really embarrassing/awkward to sit through now-which is probably why they dropped it completely after a while and left Mikey to pick up the slack in that area), each of the brothers are interesting with both strengths and flaws (again, something else the 4Kids show didn't really handle well IMO. I felt like Leo was the only one to really get any positive character development in that show, while Mikey is the most flawed of the brothers who suffers from character regression as the series went on), and they're all very endearing because of it!

This younger Splinter is great, the way the show balances the Kraang and Foot storylines is well done, and I just love it!

I'm not going to lie, after watching a handful of episodes I immediately started enjoying it more than the 4Kids series (especially since I'm re-watching the first season of the 4Kids series right now), now that I've seen all the eps of Nick's first season I can easily say that I do love it more than the 4Kids series right now (although, I do still love the 4Kids series).

So yeah, this show definitely went above and beyond my expectations for it!

[Shark_Blade]

I was a bit meh before seeing it, 3D animation series were boring - just look at Jimmy Neutron and Chum Chum (?).


But after seeing the first episode, I was hooked, line and sinkered. Didn't regret giving this show a chance, I love it!!

[Bauer536]

When I heard Nickelodeon was now going to own the franchise, I was like, "Oh God. This is not good." Then I read the information on what the show was going to be like. I had high hopes, but I had to be cautious. Already, people were hating the designs of the show and praising that the new IDW comics were better. However, I hated the direction the IDW comics went. Throughout the process of making this show, I had hope.

When the show finally came out, I knew it was going to be good, but I did not know how good. It was GREAT!!!! Loved it when it started, and I can't wait to see what happens next. So far, aside from "The Pulverizer," there has not been a bad episode. This is by far my favorite TMNT cartoon. Just fantastic.

[BubblyShell22]

When I first heard Nickelodeon was going to own this franchise and bring a new show with it, I was leery. I've never really been a fan of Nick that much, so I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I decided to give the show a chance, and I'm so glad I did. Each new episode has been great, and I actually like the teenage April aspect despite how I felt at first about her. The Turtles are awesome and even Splinter and Shredder are cool. I'm totally hooked on this show, and I can't wait to see what else they do. Ciro and crew have done a fantastic job with it.

[Forneus]

I thought it looked awful. There I said it. I thought the designs, the CG visuals looked horrible and I almost wished the show had a quick death so they could move on to better things...

Then it turns out the designs are fine in motion, and the show is simply brilliant (Quite possibly my favorite TMNT anything, ever). Egg on mah face. So much egg.

[Zany Orange Dude]

You know I am still loving as much as I did when the show came out.

[Shredded]

I was exstremely surprised, I did not exspect to like this show at all.

The thing is, I have casually watched Turtles now and then back in time, but they never actually caught me, and I never got what the big deal was back in time, I couldn't even tell what the turtles names were, in spite of having watched some 4kids episodes in tely, very very casually.

I was in London at may 2012, and attended a panel where the show creators of this new show was present, to talk about the show and.. I was not impressed. The CGI turned me off instantly, I didn't exspect to be able to stomach it, but I had to admit that the creators sounded very genuine and passionate, and they had some ideas I found interesting... if done in 2D

But alas, the show came out, and I thought. "Hey, I was at that panel, I might as well just try and give the show a go, I kind of need to do that so I can tell the full story in the future."

.... mind... blown...

I had no idea and I had not exspected, this has become one of my top ten favourite animated shows very very quickly. I love the humour I love the characters, I love the pasing of the story.
This show made me interested in turtles, so much so that I went back, watched some Fred Wolf episodes, watched the 4kids show with compleately renewed interest and attention, even dug up some of the old comics, and yeah, watched the old life action movies.

I still have to say.. I find this show to be the best thing the turtles has ever produced, but on the same time, I am a bit of a treasure digger when it comes to old franchises, and I find it very fascinating and interesting to dig through the history of the turtles and exsperience the different interpretations. And it's this show doing, that my interest turned here.

Though well, admittedly stuff like that happens often to me. I had my "Dracula phase." I dug myself through fifteen different Movie dracula interpretations and the original book, I had my "Batman phase." I dug myself through old comics, the comics fans has considered being the most important ones, movies, tely shows. It's just what I do, and I love doing it X)

With the turtles thus far I have dug myself through following. "The original Mirage Comics." "the Fred Wolf cartoon." "The Archie Comics." "The three life action movies." "The next mutation tely show." and "The 4kids cartoon." am I lacking any-thing?

[Gyt Kaliba]

When I first heard that Nick had the series, I was a little worried. As much as I like the OT, I wasn't sure I wanted a complete return to that style of a TMNT cartoon, and that was pretty much what I expected out of Nick. Then we heard it was going to be CG, my expectations dropped again. I hate the way that 2D animation is quickly dying out nowadays. Then we started to slowly get other news, such as designs, and casting, and clips, and I was kept pretty interested. I knew I was going to have to, at the very least, give the show it's fair chance - something I probably would have done anyway, but I liked what I saw in the clips (outside of the CG anyway, which I'm still only lukewarm about), so I was going into it with a bit more of an open mind.

Then we actually got the show, and episode by episode, it's quickly become my favorite incarnation, yes. At least, it is right now - once things settle down, I'll be able to feel out it's place in my mind a little better. I love the characterizations though, I love the humor, I love the stories so far...it's far from perfect, but this really does seem like the perfect merger of humor that the OT had, and action that 2K3 had. It's the best of two worlds, all rolled up into one package that serves it up pretty nicely.

That said, I do still have some misgivings. I'm still not much for the CG. I'm a little worried about how predictable some of the 'twists' coming up may be, if stuff I and others have thought up turns out to be right. I'm also still not so fond of Kevin Michael Richardson as Shredder, it's just way too obvious of a casting - it works, but it doesn't shine. Beyond that, I'm pretty happy though, and Paulsen's Donatello has made me like a character I never looked twice at before, so...yeah. I'm a big fan thus far.

[CyberCubed]

My only gripe is that the Kraang get so much screentime in the show over the Foot Soldiers. Kids watching this show first might actually think the Kraang are the main villains over the Foot, heh.

Shredder has also surprisingly done very little. In the 4kids series we already had 3 major Shredder rights by the 23rd episode of Season 1.

[kelligrafie]

I'm very happy with how the series has gone. I went through the following stages.

• Heard about the new series and that Sean Astin plus an original cast member were voicing the Turtles. Excited.
  
• Saw a trailer on youtube. Which put me off. Maybe the trailers didn't do the series any justice because I've heard other long time fans say the same thing.
  
• Watched a video from Comic Con and was totally convinced by the enthusiasm shown by the writers and cast. Plus when I saw Rob Paulsen's credit list on Wiki and IMDB, I knew that here was a man who had dedicated his life to voicing cartoons and he would not do this series if it was inferior to the original.

I have absolutely loved this series. The casting couldn't have been any better. I have to single out Greg Cipes because he is brilliant. This is my first experience of his voicing talent and shall look out for him in the future.

The only thing I would say to the writers is that maybe they could have held off a few of the characters like the Rat King for another series. We've been a bit overwhelmed by new faces this season. Obviously they didn't know they'd get a second (and third) series for sure, but for younger/new fans it might have been too much.

Just don't bring back Casey Jones. Most pointless character ever.

[LH]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

I have to single out Greg Cipes because he is brilliant. This is my first experience of his voicing talent and shall look out for him in the future.

Might I suggest watching the new series "Teen Titans GO!" on Cartoon Network? Greg returns to his role as Beast Boy, and he's hilarious!

[ObiWanFan4life]

[QUOTE=Just don't bring back Casey Jones. Most pointless character ever.[/QUOTE]
How is Casey Jones useless?

[demonsweat]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Just don't bring back Casey Jones. Most pointless character ever.

[kelligrafie]

Maybe I touched a nerve with Casey. I'll explain.

I have very limited experience of Casey but he struck me as being a character who is just there to generate scenes when the writers hit a block. That's just the impression I got.

I'd only be interested in him appearing to see how it changes the dynamic between Donnie and April. For me it is 99% Turtles 1% other characters. I understand you need other people/mutants in there or it gets repetitive. But I don't feel Casey to be essential as say Splinter would be.

I don't pretend to know all the characters from TMNT inside out. I just know who I like, who I relate to and who I don't.

Might I suggest watching the new series "Teen Titans GO!" on Cartoon Network? Greg returns to his role as Beast Boy, and he's hilarious!

Alas we don't get Cartoon Network in my house. I've had to resort to 'other means' of viewing *cough*. BUT the series has just literally started coming through the CITV channel which we DO get. So maybe TT will also show up. In a perfect world.

[demonsweat]

Originally Posted by kelligrafie

Maybe I touched a nerve with Casey. I'll explain.

I have very limited experience of Casey but he struck me as being a character who is just there to generate scenes when the writers hit a block. That's just the impression I got.

I'd only be interested in him appearing to see how it changes the dynamic between Donnie and April. For me it is 99% Turtles 1% other characters. I understand you need other people/mutants in there or it gets repetitive. But I don't feel Casey to be essential as say Splinter would be.

It's all good. Everyone's got their opinion, after all. Casey is much more than a throw-away character though. If nothing else, he's the guy Raphael buddies up to and confides in, which is something Raph's character needs. The two of them make a pretty great fighting team too. They're more aggressive and a lot less tactical than when the turtles fight together, which can be cool (but can also get them into more trouble). Plus he gives the turtles another human ally, one that actually fight and get into dangerous situations (I know they're priming April for this in this particular iteration, but she's still pretty green.) Casey's got the street smarts to really help them out against the Foot and other gangs.

Me, I like Casey mostly because he's all badass. Vigilante street-justice is always cool, and the guy prefers blunt objects as his weapons of choice. Kinda blurs the line between good guy and psycho, and that's pretty awesome, IMO.

[kelligrafie]

Originally Posted by demonsweat

Me, I like Casey mostly because he's all badass. Vigilante street-justice is always cool, and the guy prefers blunt objects as his weapons of choice. Kinda blurs the line between good guy and psycho, and that's pretty awesome, IMO.

I always like it when you read about real life vigilantes in the papers with "Batman Syndrome". They usually turn out to be wimps who live with their mothers. I'm just like, "Dude, leave it to the cartoons. They can take a beating. You however..."

[CyberCubed]

Casey is one of the most important characters with the most depth and history of any supporting character.