Is Mondo Gecko unnecessary?

[Kingoji]

I dig him. Probably my favourite peripheral character on the show.

[TigerClaw]

One thing I can say about the Nick version of Mondo Geck is, He's more or less close to the Archie comics version, Being that he started out as human, Though he was in a rock band in the comics, and on Nick he was more a skateboarding type dude.

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[Dust]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Or how they turned Mona Lisa, a human turned mutant lizard into an alien lizard, The Nick show took a whole lot of liberties, some characters are in name only and not like the originals.

However, Mona Lisa was an unimportant character who appeared in one episode of the OT and had a toy. Hun appeared in most episodes of the 2003 show, and is also in the Mirage comics and eventually IDW. He was portrayed as large, intimidating brute of a man, though not too well versed in martial arts, unlike Nick Hun is. The change doesn't bother me too much, but it's much more drastic a change than to Mona Lisa, as Hun was a major character in a couple incarnations, yet Mona Lisa existed for one episode.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

But Mondo? Naw, you do him right or why even bother.

LOL, what on earth? Mondo Gecko is a toy character who only appeared in 2 measly episodes in the OT and even in Archie after his debut he just became background fodder in the Mutanimals.

Mondo Gecko isn't even a remotely important character, they can do whatever they want with him. The only thing he needs to be is:

a) A gecko (obviously, its in his name)

b) Some sort of skater teenage hipster gimmick, which he has

[Desslok]

Is he necessary to the show? No. To be honest there are a lot of characters that aren't. I find him amusing, though, so I don't mind.

[TigerClaw]

I like Mondo Gecko, He and Mikey play off each other, He's someone Mikey can relate too, cause they like the same things.

[Vegita-San]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

But he wasn't before. Why even bring him back if he was going to be like that. Imagine doing that to leatherhead or Mutagen Man. Even pizza face was a threat.

you have to admit that mutagen man pre mutant was the DUMBEST character ever created for TV? Jar Jar had more brains.....



But yeah, Mondo, and pigeon Pete before him where just pointless additions. someone saw an excuse to bring on movie mike as a voice, and I guess that was the character they chose. he serves no other purpose than that.

Originally Posted by Dust

However, Mona Lisa was an unimportant character who appeared in one episode of the OT and had a toy. Hun appeared in most episodes of the 2003 show, and is also in the Mirage comics and eventually IDW. He was portrayed as large, intimidating brute of a man, though not too well versed in martial arts, unlike Nick Hun is. The change doesn't bother me too much, but it's much more drastic a change than to Mona Lisa, as Hun was a major character in a couple incarnations, yet Mona Lisa existed for one episode.

I agree. Mona Lisa I have no real problem with (other than being ANOTHER romantic interest, but at least THAT one fits, since that's how she was originally).

Hun got beaten by Casey Fricken Jones on his first episode out. He's not much of a threat. Just a ridiculous Jackie Chan impression.


Hun, Bishop, Mondo, Wastes of character re inventions.

[Coola Yagami]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

LOL, what on earth? Mondo Gecko is a toy character who only appeared in 2 measly episodes in the OT and even in Archie after his debut he just became background fodder in the Mutanimals.

Mondo Gecko isn't even a remotely important character, they can do whatever they want with him. The only thing he needs to be is:

a) A gecko (obviously, its in his name)

b) Some sort of skater teenage hipster gimmick, which he has

We all have different character favorites, just like when you were spazzing over a Russian Rocksteady, another character that in your logic, is just to sell toys and just needed to be a mutant rhino. They didn't even keep the street punk part, while at least Gecko was still a skateboarder.

But yes, we all have our favorites and Mondo was one of mine. I was happy to hear he'd be featured in the show and voiced by Movie Mike only to see this wimp waste of space. We can't even have Mikey and Mondo kicking ass together since in this version he'd have to always be watching his back.

Mona Lisa was nothing more than a love interest for Raph in ONE episode, and yet was turned into a kickass alien lizard/salamander. They didn't have to make her badass, or even bring her back, but yes they did and everyone was happy. They wouldn't be if she was reduced to a joke.

Originally Posted by Vegita-San

Hun, Bishop, Mondo, Wastes of character re inventions.

Exactly, and they didn't have to be.

[Vegita-San]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Mona Lisa was nothing more than a love interest for Raph in ONE episode, and yet was turned into a kickass alien lizard/salamander. They didn't have to make her badass, or even bring her back, but yes they did and everyone was happy. They wouldn't be if she was reduced to a joke.

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you're not allowed to do that to women characters these days. femenists are taking over.

so, it's all one sided where male characters get to be ditzes now. When before, both sexes got their fair share of idiots. From Shaggy to Daphne in the original scooby doo onward.

Yes, millenials, I just said something true you would deem negative. cry to someone who cares

[Penst0ck]

Originally Posted by Vegita-San

you're not allowed to do that to women characters these days. femenists are taking over.

so, it's all one sided where male characters get to be ditzes now. When before, both sexes got their fair share of idiots. From Shaggy to Daphne in the original scooby doo onward.

Yes, millenials, I just said something true you would deem negative. cry to someone who cares

I think you forgot that this show does have a ditzy, klutzy female character.



So I think that base is covered


I do get what you'er saying though. Possibly Irma could have fit the bill for female version of a comedically helpless character in an action show, if she didn't turn out to be Gilbert Gottfried in a robot suit that is.

[PApagreg]

Originally Posted by Vegita-San

you're not allowed to do that to women characters these days. femenists are taking over.

so, it's all one sided where male characters get to be ditzes now. When before, both sexes got their fair share of idiots. From Shaggy to Daphne in the original scooby doo onward.

Yes, millenials, I just said something true you would deem negative. cry to someone who cares

Star Butterfly, Mabel Pines, and Leni Loud all say hi.
Also Daphne in the original Scooby Doo wasn't a Ditz

Originally Posted by Dust

Hun appeared in most episodes of the 2003 show, and is also in the Mirage comics and eventually IDW. He was portrayed as large, intimidating brute of a man, though not too well versed in martial arts, unlike Nick Hun is.

2k3 Hun was actually well versed in martial arts but I do see what you are saying.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by Penst0ck

if she didn't turn out to be Gilbert Gottfried in a robot suit that is.

You say that like it's a bad thing!

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Vegita-San

Hun, Bishop, Mondo, Wastes of character re inventions.

Nick's Bishop is perfectly fine. I also think him being an Utrom on this version is a great twist and probably a homage to Utrom Shredder from 2k3. Mondo is a toy character and funny comic relief.

I don't see the problem.

[PApagreg]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Nick's Bishop is perfectly fine. I also think him being an Utrom on this version is a great twist and probably a homage to Utrom Shredder from 2k3. Mondo is a toy character and funny comic relief.

I don't see the problem.

Well my personally problem with the Nick Bishop is that they barely do anything with, he appears in 3 episodes and with Mondo he's pretty much useless in every scene he's in

[Utrommaniac]

Originally Posted by Powder

You say that like it's a bad thing!

I concur. I feel like I'm a minority who loved that twist, even if it ended up being poorly executed in the end (April trying to deal with her feelings around that).

I have a hope that Rook will take over that role, but it probably won't happen.

As for Mondo, I give an "eh". I'm not big on the skater/rocker idea, or at least being a caricature of one. Give him a little more to do and we'll talk, but for now, I don't really care.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by PApagreg

Well my personally problem with the Nick Bishop is that they barely do anything with, he appears in 3 episodes and with Mondo he's pretty much useless in every scene he's in

He appears in episodes relevant to the Kraang/Utroms. He'll likely appear again when they go back to it.

[PApagreg]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

He appears in episodes relevant to the Kraang/Utroms. He'll likely appear again when they go back to it.

Yeah like 3 episodes compare to the 2k3 Bishop who became a major player in season 3

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

(And color changing ability? I think Geckos do that?)

No, that is actually chameleons and anoles. Geckos don't change color though many do have camoflage colration and markings.

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Or how they turned Mona Lisa, a human turned mutant lizard into an alien lizard, The Nick show took a whole lot of liberties, some characters are in name only and not like the originals.

This is true.

[Vegita-San]

Originally Posted by Penst0ck

I think you forgot that this show does have a ditzy, klutzy female character.

http://67.media.tumblr.com/c3f73b018...ut2ko1_400.gif

So I think that base is covered
https://33.media.tumblr.com/6af8718c...e0bno2_250.gif

I do get what you'er saying though. Possibly Irma could have fit the bill for female version of a comedically helpless character in an action show, if she didn't turn out to be Gilbert Gottfried in a robot suit that is.

Yep.. you're right. forgot about her.

Not saying you HAVE to have one in the show. but based on the logic in the last post... most female characters these days don't DARE to be klutzy or stupid. they have tend to be more girl power y.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by PApagreg

Yeah like 3 episodes compare to the 2k3 Bishop who became a major player in season 3

What does that have to do with anything? Nick's Bishop isn't an antagonist looking to capture mutants/aliens like 4kids, of course he's not going to be in tons of episodes. He's relevant to Kraang episodes, and I'm sure there will be more.