Some info on the new APRIL figure - Page 2

09-26-2002, 02:56 AM

I sorta liked the way she was in the CGI clip but she was a little too good looking, perfect etc. Seeming I was a kid at the time I used to watch the TMNT cartoon, April as a reporter didn't bother me, nor does it now. Wearing that same costume every ep bothers me and I even wondered that back when I was only 9. Having her as a reporter was just an excuse by the writers to let her be able to go on the Turtles adventures with them. (As far as my knowledge is)

But I think it was good either way if she was a reporter or a computer programmer. I liked Mirage April for one. I wonder if they're gonna make her get a perm as well in the new toon and let the Turtles tease her. "Wow! You look great...!" (thinks to himself, 'for a human...') I think it was Raph. Of course it was Raph, he was wearing nothing but a towel at the time, as if I'd forget that

**azure turtle** · 09-26-2002, 09:14 AM

LOL!! April with a perm! That was so cool. And to hear the turtles make fun of her was pretty funny.

**Kali** · 09-26-2002, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Amandatello

I sorta liked the way she was in the CGI clip but she was a little too good looking, perfect etc.

She was on for a whole thirty seconds. I wonder though if she really could take out three Foot soldiers. I guess she caught them on a bad day, or has been training with the guys.

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I wonder if they're gonna make her get a perm as well in the new toon and let the Turtles tease her. "Wow! You look great...!" (thinks to himself, 'for a human...') I think it was Raph. Of course it was Raph, he was wearing nothing but a towel at the time, as if I'd forget that

Yeah, that was Raph. It was a funny scene, but I don't think she looked all that good in the perm.

It may be just me, but Raph seems to be the only one we ever see "just out of the shower". There's another scene in the Donatello-one shot where he's in a towel dripping wet. (Note: This is not a complaint.

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Lisardo · 10-01-2002, 07:52 AM

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Yeah, that was Raph. It was a funny scene, but I don't think she looked all that good in the perm.

I havta agree with that. I liked her hair better in the cartoon, plus I liked her red hair color. The only time I thought she looked good with curly hair was in the first and 2nd movie, in 3 she hacked it all off, ugly.

**HorseTechie** · 10-01-2002, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kali

It may be just me, but Raph seems to be the only one we ever see "just out of the shower". There's another scene in the Donatello-one shot where he's in a towel dripping wet. (Note: This is not a complaint.

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*decides to shut up before this becomes something else I have to snip*

Cjd3458 · 10-01-2002, 05:08 PM

Hopefully in the new cartoon April wears something else instead of that yellow jumpsuit...

**Karpo_007** · 10-02-2002, 05:17 AM

Im sure she does.

Yellow Jumpsuit · 10-02-2002, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Amandatello

I sorta liked the way she was in the CGI clip but she was a little too good looking, perfect etc. ...

. Of course it was Raph, he was wearing nothing but a towel at the time, as if I'd forget that

Let me get this straight. You think a Ninja Turtle is hot, but you have a problem with one of the ONLY human beings in the series looking too hot? What?

April SHOULD be hot, yes even TOO good-looking, as many newscasters are hired based on a "look."

*Jade Green* · 10-02-2002, 09:16 PM

I've never liked April O'Neal... no offense to April lovers out there, but I don't. Why? Oh god, too many reasons... most of them illogical, cruel and overemotional to really count.
She is, however, a valuable member of the TMNT, why? Not becuase of the resourses and protection she can give... but she is F-E-M-A-L-E and successful too.

**Karpo_007** · 10-03-2002, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by twinAJ1

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Originally Posted by Amandatello

I sorta liked the way she was in the CGI clip but she was a little too good looking, perfect etc. ...

. Of course it was Raph, he was wearing nothing but a towel at the time, as if I'd forget that

Let me get this straight. You think a Ninja Turtle is hot, but you have a problem with one of the ONLY human beings in the series looking too hot? What?

April SHOULD be hot, yes even TOO good-looking, as many newscasters are hired based on a "look."

I agree!

Cherubae · 10-03-2002, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjd3458

Hopefully in the new cartoon April wears something else instead of that yellow jumpsuit...

You mean... not everybody has a yellow jumpsuit in their closet??

*hides her yellow jumpsuit*

- Cher

**HorseTechie** · 10-03-2002, 11:25 AM

heh... well, I'm not against april looking hot.

I just don't find that yellow jump suit very flattering. If she were in a slightly-above-the-knee mini skirt with a complementary blouse, and dark pantyhose and high heel shoes (like what most TV new reporter chics wear) I won't be complaining.

**azure turtle** · 10-03-2002, 09:11 PM

I think April is PHAT.

Cjd3458 · 10-03-2002, 09:55 PM

I thought the April in the TMNT movies looked better. Atleast she didn't wear a jumpsuit in them...

*Jade Green* · 10-03-2002, 11:27 PM

guess what boys, not all woman look so 'perfect' and 'phat' like April O'Neal, me being one of them. Here's a challange, try finding a realistic female heroin character in a comic. I.e. not a perfect form, not miss save all or miss save me, a real everyday heroin... some one like Irma doesn't count, give me a Realistic character...
some one who's body isn't perfect, who live normal lives, who have wierd quirks, who are boyfriendless and are barely surviving college/highschool and work. Some one who has no special powers or abilites (I may sound like a hypocrate here, e.g. Randi), not physically strong or overly smart.
Basically, find me a heroin in a comic book that reminds you of that girl in your class that wouldn't win a beauty contest or crack a mirror just by looking at it. that girl who isn't popular but isn't the most hated one in your school
Find me this character.

Can you? Like to see you try. You'll be hard pressed to find one, (they are out there though), so lets see if you can.

**azure turtle** · 10-03-2002, 11:37 PM

Pssst, Jade, I was just kidding.

I can understand where you're coming from. Women are often stereo-typed when placed in comic books, which isn't fair. I know people come in all different shapes and sizes. I go to a very diverse college, where I've met people from all around the world and from all walks of life. I'm not close-minded, if that's what you're thinking.

But lemme think for a minute... A female comic book character who doesn't fit the stereotypical heroine mold? Hmm... How about Aunt May from Spider-Man? I think she fits a lot of the traits you mentioned. Oracle from Birds of Prey? Marrow from X-Men? They have a few traits you mentioned as well. However, I can't think of anyone that fits the bill perfectly.

**Karpo_007** · 10-04-2002, 02:23 AM

All men Arent good looking either! Give me one male Hero who dosent look Handsome? Thats what i tought. The sex dosent affect that... Thats just what entertaiment is like...

*Jade Green* · 10-04-2002, 06:19 AM

Exactly, Karpo, its the same problem with the men.
And that is my point, I'm sick of men expecting me to be a 'Dark Angel' and I've be trying for years to change my perspective of what a good man should be. (Which I have changed, but I'm still very picky

the guy has to be smart, AND mature not like my ex who had a coniption fit over everything).
Marrow is okay, so is aunt Mae.
One of these days I'm going to write a story of a NORMAL girl who does these estrodinary things...
but still STAYS normal, no powers no nothing...

Sparvid · 10-04-2002, 08:20 AM

I would read it

*Jade Green* · 10-04-2002, 04:02 PM

Actually, I'm contemplating on taking a year or two to write another fan fic (and/or work on others I began). I may use the normal-everyday-gal saves the day concept in there...
but I was thinking about using my new character (go check out colorless Reverie to get an idea on her, she does not have a name yet) as well...
Wait! That does give me an idea! But... err... I'd have to do some changes on miss-no-name

09-26-2002, 09:14 AM	#22
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	LOL!! April with a perm! That was so cool. And to hear the turtles make fun of her was pretty funny. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

10-03-2002, 09:11 PM	#33
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	I think April is PHAT. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

10-03-2002, 11:37 PM	#36
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	Pssst, Jade, I was just kidding. I can understand where you're coming from. Women are often stereo-typed when placed in comic books, which isn't fair. I know people come in all different shapes and sizes. I go to a very diverse college, where I've met people from all around the world and from all walks of life. I'm not close-minded, if that's what you're thinking. But lemme think for a minute... A female comic book character who doesn't fit the stereotypical heroine mold? Hmm... How about Aunt May from Spider-Man? I think she fits a lot of the traits you mentioned. Oracle from Birds of Prey? Marrow from X-Men? They have a few traits you mentioned as well. However, I can't think of anyone that fits the bill perfectly. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

09-26-2002, 02:56 AM	#21
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	I sorta liked the way she was in the CGI clip but she was a little too good looking, perfect etc. Seeming I was a kid at the time I used to watch the TMNT cartoon, April as a reporter didn't bother me, nor does it now. Wearing that same costume every ep bothers me and I even wondered that back when I was only 9. Having her as a reporter was just an excuse by the writers to let her be able to go on the Turtles adventures with them. (As far as my knowledge is) But I think it was good either way if she was a reporter or a computer programmer. I liked Mirage April for one. I wonder if they're gonna make her get a perm as well in the new toon and let the Turtles tease her. "Wow! You look great...!" (thinks to himself, 'for a human...') I think it was Raph. Of course it was Raph, he was wearing nothing but a towel at the time, as if I'd forget that

10-01-2002, 05:08 PM	#26
Cjd3458 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 119	Hopefully in the new cartoon April wears something else instead of that yellow jumpsuit...

10-02-2002, 05:17 AM	#27
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Im sure she does.

10-02-2002, 09:16 PM	#29
Jade Green ReyeJaye Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,873	I've never liked April O'Neal... no offense to April lovers out there, but I don't. Why? Oh god, too many reasons... most of them illogical, cruel and overemotional to really count. She is, however, a valuable member of the TMNT, why? Not becuase of the resourses and protection she can give... but she is F-E-M-A-L-E and successful too.

10-03-2002, 11:25 AM	#32
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	heh... well, I'm not against april looking hot. I just don't find that yellow jump suit very flattering. If she were in a slightly-above-the-knee mini skirt with a complementary blouse, and dark pantyhose and high heel shoes (like what most TV new reporter chics wear) I won't be complaining.

10-03-2002, 09:55 PM	#34
Cjd3458 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 119	I thought the April in the TMNT movies looked better. Atleast she didn't wear a jumpsuit in them...

10-03-2002, 11:27 PM	#35
Jade Green ReyeJaye Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,873	guess what boys, not all woman look so 'perfect' and 'phat' like April O'Neal, me being one of them. Here's a challange, try finding a realistic female heroin character in a comic. I.e. not a perfect form, not miss save all or miss save me, a real everyday heroin... some one like Irma doesn't count, give me a Realistic character... some one who's body isn't perfect, who live normal lives, who have wierd quirks, who are boyfriendless and are barely surviving college/highschool and work. Some one who has no special powers or abilites (I may sound like a hypocrate here, e.g. Randi), not physically strong or overly smart. Basically, find me a heroin in a comic book that reminds you of that girl in your class that wouldn't win a beauty contest or crack a mirror just by looking at it. that girl who isn't popular but isn't the most hated one in your school Find me this character. Can you? Like to see you try. You'll be hard pressed to find one, (they are out there though), so lets see if you can.

10-04-2002, 02:23 AM	#37
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	All men Arent good looking either! Give me one male Hero who dosent look Handsome? Thats what i tought. The sex dosent affect that... Thats just what entertaiment is like...

10-04-2002, 06:19 AM	#38
Jade Green ReyeJaye Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,873	Exactly, Karpo, its the same problem with the men. And that is my point, I'm sick of men expecting me to be a 'Dark Angel' and I've be trying for years to change my perspective of what a good man should be. (Which I have changed, but I'm still very picky the guy has to be smart, AND mature not like my ex who had a coniption fit over everything). Marrow is okay, so is aunt Mae. One of these days I'm going to write a story of a NORMAL girl who does these estrodinary things... but still STAYS normal, no powers no nothing...

10-04-2002, 08:20 AM	#39
Sparvid Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Östersund, Sweden Posts: 860	I would read it

10-04-2002, 04:02 PM	#40
Jade Green ReyeJaye Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,873	Actually, I'm contemplating on taking a year or two to write another fan fic (and/or work on others I began). I may use the normal-everyday-gal saves the day concept in there... but I was thinking about using my new character (go check out colorless Reverie to get an idea on her, she does not have a name yet) as well... Wait! That does give me an idea! But... err... I'd have to do some changes on miss-no-name