Childhood memories invovling TMNT - Page 2

kitsunepixie · 06-17-2004, 06:27 PM

I like this topic.

One of my favorite childhood memories was playing TMNT at recess. The boys always separated into their own little groups to play, and so did several groups of girls. I was always Leonardo (big surprise). Lisa would be Splinter, so she would just sit Indian-style on the linoleum and give us tasks to do, like attacking the boys who didn't let us play with them.

The funny thing is, all those girls became typical sorority girls. But, I know their dark secrets: their Ninja Turtle identities.

Shreddette · 06-17-2004, 09:36 PM

That's so cute, kitsunepixie!

I love the idea of your friend as splinter sitting like that giving you tasks, that's hilarious!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun!

kitsunepixie · 06-18-2004, 11:16 AM

It was tons of fun! The boys would always say, "You can't be the Ninja Turtles, because they're boys and you're GIRLS," but we didn't care. We decided to be girl versions of the Ninja Turtles, but with the same names, personalities, and everything else remaining the same, lol.

Like your Shredder costume, I even went as Leonardo for Halloween one year. My dad constructed the shell, and mom did everything else. I remember that shell being made of wood, and thus VERY heavy, and having a horrible backache the next day. It was still fun, though. \

Zelda · 06-18-2004, 04:28 PM

Answering machine sound recorder? Wow creative ^_^

The funny thing is, all those girls became typical sorority girls. But, I know their dark secrets: their Ninja Turtle identities. <- ROFL, that's priceless.

I also remember having a TMNT board game, I forget how to play but there were little carboard manholes... and in middle school I caught my mom throwing it in the trash and flipped out at her...she insisted it was missing some pieces so it was useless but I don't think she even knew what pieces it needed

I rescued it but it disapeared soon after ): But back in the day, I used to get dragged to parents dinnerparties and I'd always bring it along with me (: I expected to just attempt to play it by myself but sometimes the other parents had kids and they'd play too ^_^

Halfway done with my toilet paper nunchucks! I need orange stuff to wrap around the ends >.<

Shreddette · 06-18-2004, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsunepixie

It was tons of fun! The boys would always say, "You can't be the Ninja Turtles, because they're boys and you're GIRLS," but we didn't care. We decided to be girl versions of the Ninja Turtles, but with the same names, personalities, and everything else remaining the same, lol.

They were just mad 'cause you girls made better ninja turtles than the boys could ever hope to be

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Like your Shredder costume, I even went as Leonardo for Halloween one year. My dad constructed the shell, and mom did everything else. I remember that shell being made of wood, and thus VERY heavy, and having a horrible backache the next day. It was still fun, though. \

Aw, I wish I was more crafty, I merely attempted making the Shredder costume and gave up within a couple hours, I didn't have the talent nor the resources to make a costume worthy of wearing to school.

*KROW* · 06-20-2004, 01:13 PM

My favorite memories of TMNT in my childhood are:

--After school, I would walk home, do my homework, and wait in anticipation for the cartoon to come on at 5:00. I would do this routine everyday.

--At a local department store (K-Mart, I think), my mother purchased a TMNT action figure for me and put it on layaway. It was one figure I couldn't wait to have in my hands. I had to wait three...whole...months before I could see it again. Finally, we went back to the store and picked it up. I was so thrilled to have this toy in my clutches. It was the best feeling I can remember. And can you guess which figure that was?

Yup, Casey Jones.

NinjaRabbit · 06-21-2004, 08:56 AM

Hi to all. I'm new here and hope to post more often.

I liked the TMNT a lot when I was a kid .I must admit that I was more influenced by the Comics from Mirage (I read 3-4 issues) than from the TV series. The Turtles were more serious and dark in the comics .

The show was one of the best of the fall80's-start90's and I watched almost every episode during weekends, expect the summer holodays.
Also the TMNT games in the NES and Gameboy (finished them all) were very good. the TV series will remain in memory for the fun and the comics for the atmosphere.

Now I must admit that the producers made a good effor to revitalise the Turtles, along with Masters of the Universe, Transformers etc. The animation techniques improved and computers make quite a difference. But if they want to make the Turtles resemble more the serious comic book, they should make the series also serious. or else stick with the old episodes.

06-17-2004, 06:27 PM	#21
kitsunepixie Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoosierland Posts: 125	I like this topic. One of my favorite childhood memories was playing TMNT at recess. The boys always separated into their own little groups to play, and so did several groups of girls. I was always Leonardo (big surprise). Lisa would be Splinter, so she would just sit Indian-style on the linoleum and give us tasks to do, like attacking the boys who didn't let us play with them. The funny thing is, all those girls became typical sorority girls. But, I know their dark secrets: their Ninja Turtle identities. __________________ "Are you for good, or for awesome?" - Strong Bad "Do you deny me fresh-maker!?" - Happy Noodle Boy Vote Leonardo for President 2004

06-17-2004, 09:36 PM	#22
Shreddette Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chained to Shredders Bed Posts: 402	That's so cute, kitsunepixie! I love the idea of your friend as splinter sitting like that giving you tasks, that's hilarious!! Sounds like you had a lot of fun! __________________

06-18-2004, 11:16 AM	#23
kitsunepixie Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoosierland Posts: 125	It was tons of fun! The boys would always say, "You can't be the Ninja Turtles, because they're boys and you're GIRLS," but we didn't care. We decided to be girl versions of the Ninja Turtles, but with the same names, personalities, and everything else remaining the same, lol. Like your Shredder costume, I even went as Leonardo for Halloween one year. My dad constructed the shell, and mom did everything else. I remember that shell being made of wood, and thus VERY heavy, and having a horrible backache the next day. It was still fun, though. \ __________________ "Are you for good, or for awesome?" - Strong Bad "Do you deny me fresh-maker!?" - Happy Noodle Boy Vote Leonardo for President 2004

06-18-2004, 04:28 PM	#24
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	Answering machine sound recorder? Wow creative ^_^ The funny thing is, all those girls became typical sorority girls. But, I know their dark secrets: their Ninja Turtle identities. <- ROFL, that's priceless. I also remember having a TMNT board game, I forget how to play but there were little carboard manholes... and in middle school I caught my mom throwing it in the trash and flipped out at her...she insisted it was missing some pieces so it was useless but I don't think she even knew what pieces it needed I rescued it but it disapeared soon after ): But back in the day, I used to get dragged to parents dinnerparties and I'd always bring it along with me (: I expected to just attempt to play it by myself but sometimes the other parents had kids and they'd play too ^_^ Halfway done with my toilet paper nunchucks! I need orange stuff to wrap around the ends >.< __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

06-20-2004, 01:13 PM	#26
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	My favorite memories of TMNT in my childhood are: --After school, I would walk home, do my homework, and wait in anticipation for the cartoon to come on at 5:00. I would do this routine everyday. --At a local department store (K-Mart, I think), my mother purchased a TMNT action figure for me and put it on layaway. It was one figure I couldn't wait to have in my hands. I had to wait three...whole...months before I could see it again. Finally, we went back to the store and picked it up. I was so thrilled to have this toy in my clutches. It was the best feeling I can remember. And can you guess which figure that was? Yup, Casey Jones. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

06-21-2004, 08:56 AM	#27
NinjaRabbit New Recruit Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1	Hi to all. I'm new here and hope to post more often. I liked the TMNT a lot when I was a kid .I must admit that I was more influenced by the Comics from Mirage (I read 3-4 issues) than from the TV series. The Turtles were more serious and dark in the comics . The show was one of the best of the fall80's-start90's and I watched almost every episode during weekends, expect the summer holodays. Also the TMNT games in the NES and Gameboy (finished them all) were very good. the TV series will remain in memory for the fun and the comics for the atmosphere. Now I must admit that the producers made a good effor to revitalise the Turtles, along with Masters of the Universe, Transformers etc. The animation techniques improved and computers make quite a difference. But if they want to make the Turtles resemble more the serious comic book, they should make the series also serious. or else stick with the old episodes.