What's Up With The Pizza Boxes?

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

We weren't told much about the actual origin story, but the tidbits that we did get were (potentially) really awesome.

That's good to hear. The first thing they said was the turtles would act far more like teenagers in this version and their relationships would be better established...

This made me fear that the Turtles were actually human teenagers going to school before they get mutated. As long as they stay pet shop turtles, that's fine with me.

Also, did you guys hear Splinter's origin? Any idea if he's going to be a rat or Hamato Yoshi again?

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Also, did you guys hear Splinter's origin? Any idea if he's going to be a rat or Hamato Yoshi again?

Just tidbits and yes.

[CyberCubed]

Regarding the Playmates toyline, does it seem Playmates is putting some effort into the figures this time around?

Granted the 2k3 line did start off really going in the beginning too.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Regarding the Playmates toyline, does it seem Playmates is putting some effort into the figures this time around?

I liked some of what I saw from Playmates.

[CyberCubed]

I notice how you guys finally mention other characters, like Splinter and Shredder.

Did you guys see any other secondary characters? April? The Foot Soldiers? Any other villains?

[Venom]

Amidst all the hoopla Wednesday, did anyone manage to think about and ask about the possibility of future comics?

[TerranigmaFreak]

Thanks for all the information, guys. I'm very excited and very curious from all the impressions.

[Buffy]

It sounds like it was a wonderfull experience. Thanks for sharing all this cool info!

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

So whats the big deal? its just a pizza box, not even the real kind of a pizza box? I dont see what the big fuss is about...

[Powder]

Originally Posted by Sword Slicin' Leo

So whats the big deal? its just a pizza box, not even the real kind of a pizza box? I dont see what the big fuss is about...

Have you read any of this thread?

[discordiatookie]

Originally Posted by Sword Slicin' Leo

So whats the big deal? its just a pizza box, not even the real kind of a pizza box? I dont see what the big fuss is about...

Dunno if this is tongue in cheek or no. What happened is that the recipents of the pizzas got a trip to nickelodeon studios in which they got some exclusive TMNT info.

For more info, clicky below

http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/

http://gogreenmachine.org/

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

Well i am sure as hell not gonna read thru 21 or 22 damn pages...i read the first page and heard it was just a pizza from a local chain....a trip to Nick is cool,i guess

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

Originally Posted by discordiatookie

Dunno if this is tongue in cheek or no. What happened is that the recipents of the pizzas got a trip to nickelodeon studios in which they got some exclusive TMNT info.

For more info, clicky below

http://ninja-pizza.blogspot.com/

http://gogreenmachine.org/

But right on! for the info...

[Master Splinter]

Originally Posted by Sword Slicin' Leo

Well i am sure as hell not gonna read thru 21 or 22 damn pages...

You should, it is a good read...

-ms

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by JoeGro

but I think Nickelodeon persuaded some of you to like it with the enticement/excitement of gifts and VIP treatment.

I just wanted to touch on this and say that despite having stuff thrown at us left and right I didn't feel like they were trying to buy my approval, and I didn't get that overall vibe from the event. Yes, they totally went all out and made the experience amazing in every way possible. But this was a really small group of people they invited, and they were all genuine TMNT fans. There were absolutely no wannabe fans from big media websites. Some of us do happen to have blogs and stuff, but others had simply shown their enthusiasm through YouTube videos or cosplay or t-shirt designs. Also consider the fact that we can't talk about most of what we saw. Nickelodeon is gonna blow people over with their own media power when they want to; having us show you the pics we got are really just small pebbles in a big pond. I expect we'll all be seeing the video shown at the end of the day rather soon - if not before Comic-Con, then at Comic-Con.

[Candy Kappa]

It's interesting to see how different the 3D models are compared to the released Artwork, not just a design tweak, but a anatomy change.

[VaughnMichael]

Wow what a day Wednesday was!
I got to meet so many fans and so many people from nick and playmates.
I liked most of what I saw, especially the toys (dcuc type of collector line omg dies happy).
There are some elements of the show I 100% hated and while it's not a "deal breaker" for me, I do hope they change it before the show starts.
The 3 toes when I noticed it on the toys really bothered me...maybe if it was done better but it looks like a tiny birth defect toe than hangs off another toe.
They told us not everything is final and to keep that in mind which I can some people didn't.
I'm just as big a TMNT as anyone if not more so some times.
The animatic we saw was very cool even though it may never see the light of day, I was very pleased that old faces I know and love are there.
I think we're in store for a very amazing ride with this in the years to come.
This to me is only just the start to a new life for the TMNT.
Anyway I was over all impressed, I was happy I got to mouth off and mention things and finally after all these years meet Rob Paulson, Ken Mitchroney, & talk to Playmates and get things off my chest that have been on it for a long ass time.
It's a good time to be a turtle fan, it's a slow start but when it picks up you're all going to go broke! hahaha

Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

I always thought the two-toed Turtles looked as if their feet were modeled after Tabi boots that are commonly seen with Ninja uniforms. That's why I don't like the three toes as much. However, it's a minor detail that I'm willing to overlook.

If I could see a Turtle in an actual environment from the show I'd have more to say than, "That looks pretty cool."

Not many people there liked them, it could change..who knows.

Originally Posted by Oculus Orbus

Sorry for multiple posting, but:

"Playmates made a presentation about their new toyline and showed a large cross section of the first wave of figures, vehicles, and playsets."

I dunno if I'm more excited or afraid.

You should be very very very excited, and this is coming from me.
We're getting what we've been waiting a very long time for.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Just curious, did any of you ask them if Nick ever tried to buy the rights of the original series from Fred Wolf/Lionsgate?

It'd be nice to see all 3 series owned by the same company.

They have the rights to release merch based on the old toon so one could only assume that they can. Give it some time man, this is only just the start.

Originally Posted by Jester

You got to sit in on a table read....with ROB PAULSEN!!!

*head esplode*

Yep, talked with him ate some pizza and shook his hand.
He's freaking awesome!

Originally Posted by cartoonistaaron

The drawings look fantastic! They have an old school Mirage Studios / Frank Miller vibe!

...But the CGI model looks terrible! What's the deal, is it just an early model?

I'm not big on the cg still either but it's all in the very early stages of the show.
I have faith that the final product will be something everyone loves.

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Wow, Rose, I don't think I've heard you be optimistic about the TMNT's future for years!

That flash drive also sounds pretty cool.

That's how you know for a fact Nickelodeon means business.

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Huh. I didn't know you were so displeased when you left. I mean, to each their own opinion obviously, I guess I just didn't get that vibe off you.

I didn't get that vibe either, well besides if they asked him at one point at the end if he liked something and he looked pissed and shook his head no. lol

I'm such a stickler for things and very opinionated and while I didn't like everything I could tell they really care and want to make an amazing show.
So I left there feeling hopeful for the future of characters that means a great deal to me.

Originally Posted by JoeGro

you will not understand what they did until u see for yourself. I love the first movie the 2k7 movie was okay and the 2k3 series was okay until it got into fast forward

Ah! You just don't like change. I get it. While they have done quite a bit of changing to things we know, I am more than happy that we are once again getting a new world.
With that said, I told them what I liked and didn't. I'm sure there is time to change things or they wouldn't have asked us for feedback at all.

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Especially Splinter for me. The actor NAILED it.

It's funny, he's the only one I didn't really care for lol

Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

I'm especially interested in what the Shredder looks like.

Evil as hell and amazing design.

Originally Posted by Powder

Same here, also Splinter.

He's perfect dude!

Originally Posted by JoeGro

Everyone is entitled to like what they like, and like Stefan said "To each his own", but I think Nickelodeon persuaded some of you to like it with the enticement/excitement of gifts and VIP treatment.

Dude, I'm sorry but that's a load of ********.
I'm one of the biggest vocaly opinionated mothers out there and I flat out hated like 3 things.
I really think you're overreacting and it's not as bad as you're making it.
But I find myself outside when it comes to being a fan as I enjoy all of the incarnations for what they are and what each one is is different than the last.
If you're coming into this expecting the turtles cartoons of the past then you might as well pack your bags and leave now.
While all the elements are around they have been changed and modified to fit a different universe.
But in no way shape or form did Nickelodeon bribe me with anything.
They didn't have to give me ****, fly me out there or talk directly to me and my opinion of this new show would be exactly the same.

Originally Posted by Icegaze

Can you tell us if the fighting sequences are very fluide and ninja-ish? More so than the 2k3 series? Thanks in advance!

The quality of the hand to hand combat scenes will play a huge part in whether I will like the action or not.

They are working very hard on this and studying actual things to make it the best possible. I really think when all is said and done you'll be impressed.

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

We weren't told much about the actual origin story, but the tidbits that we did get were (potentially) really awesome.

I agree 100% Especially with a certain master we all know and love.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Regarding the Playmates toyline, does it seem Playmates is putting some effort into the figures this time around?

Granted the 2k3 line did start off really going in the beginning too.

I was pretty much drooling..so take that for what it's worth.

[Powder]

The fact that you're this ecstatic about the new toys, Vaughn, gives me the greatest of hope. I'm very very glad to hear this.

But hey, should we expect any less? Dooney took part in designing them.

[Jester]

But Powder, hasn't Dooney been involved in toy designs in the past?

And it's good to hear that our resident awesome customizer thinks the offerings of Playmates Wave 1 (Though to be fair, as said before, Playmates first wave is often their best wave...) and that they are DCU-esque brings a warm fuzzy feeling to my heart.

Still a little jealous about the Rob Paulsen bit...but I'll live.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by Jester

But Powder, hasn't Dooney been involved in toy designs in the past?

Yeah, but not TMNT (those sucked). We all know that most designs of the past were great, but weren't executed properly on Playmates side of things (not in the 2000's that is). Maybe they're actually making the toys look like his art, for once.