What's Up With The Pizza Boxes? - Page 23

**Machias Banshee** · 03-31-2011, 02:13 PM

What an amazing event... There's nothing I can really add to what Stephan, Rose and Vaughn have said. I am super excited about this - yeah, there are some things that have to be tweaked. They're still in early stages, they can fix things... But meeting Rob Paulson, Jason Biggs and Ken Mitchroney was an extra special treat!

As for the invites and the swag, I'm 100% in agreement with what Vaughn said - I like most of the incarnations of the tmnt, so hoping for it to be 100% exactly like a previous incarnation... Not gonna happen. This is a whole new set of minds working on this franchise.

I'll probably sit down and right up more on this once I'm more awake..

FearlessLeader · 03-31-2011, 02:28 PM

Just want to thank everyone for taking the time to write the reviews I am now REALLY excited for the toys *laughs*

I do have the feeling I am going to be VERY broke next year

*Kendamu* · 03-31-2011, 02:34 PM

I'm glad to read that Shredder looks evil and menacing. The thing I'm wondering is whether it'll be something more in-tune with Shredder pre-2k3 or if it'll be that armored Shredder we've been getting since 2k3. Honestly, I want Shredder to be, as Nick put it, Ninja-ier. All that armor in 2k3 went aganst that notion.

*Donnie* · 03-31-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icegaze

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Oh hell yes. Snipping here as well. I can't believe I have missed so much in about a day of not checking this thread. I am so excited for this...especially the figures...

*gobo* · 03-31-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeGro

I think some of you would settle for green stick figures as long as it had the TMNT logo on it

Nope. I'm pretty damn sure this **** still sucks horrendously.

~~AquaParade~~ · 03-31-2011, 03:02 PM

Yea, a big THANK YOU!, too Rose, Vaugn, and the rest of you for sharing your experiences.

As long as there are no silly gimmicks, to make this show stand apart from the rest, it sounds like it'll be great. I am fine with changes being made, as long as they are for the sake of telling a good story.

I only have one question for those of you who were there....

Does the series at least seem to stick to the concept of "four outcast brothers trying to find their place in the world, while avenging and protecting their master splinter"? To me, as long as that concept is in place, we are safe.

*Kendamu* · 03-31-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Nope. I'm pretty damn sure this **** still sucks horrendously.

He doesn't have the right number of toes. Only then will I be happy.

**Jester** · 03-31-2011, 03:09 PM

Does he even have toes?

*Master Splinter* · 03-31-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Nope. I'm pretty damn sure this **** still sucks horrendously.

LOL!!!

-ms

*CyberCubed* · 03-31-2011, 03:11 PM

The Turtles are now human teenagers who got mutated into Turtle-men and who attend public school when their mutations wear off. April is a classmate of the Turtles and Splinter (as Hamato Yoshi), is the principal of the school.

The Turtles have a secret HQ where their alarm rings ala Titans Tower, and they go out to fight the forces of evil and protect humanity.

The Turtles all have girlfriends at school, (except for Don, as his human form is a nerd), and they must hide their secret identities from their classmates. Mike is portrayed as a pizza addict as a toned down version of drugs and/or alchohol.

The evil Shredder now leads a band of mutants that replaced the Foot Soldiers, and is using them to bring NYC under his control. The Turtles and their Sensei must overcome this threat at all odds, while also staying in school and fighting for that last slice of pizza.

*Kendamu* · 03-31-2011, 03:13 PM

Also, they look like mummies from head to toe. It has nothing to do with martial artists wearing wraps or anything like that.

*Donnie* · 03-31-2011, 03:23 PM

I really like the three toes...

*plastroncafe* · 03-31-2011, 03:39 PM

I want to join in the thanks for those that provided reviews.
(Seriously, my envy grows by leaps and bounds each day!)

It's strange, but Joe's controversy has only made me MORE excited about the project. Now I really want to see what was done, for good or bad. I guess it's true what they say: Bad press is still press.

I really like what I've seen so far, minus the superfluous third toe. The overall character designs remind me of early oldschool Eastman mixed with a bit of Farley, and there ain't nothin' wrong with that! I'm overjoyed with what I've heard second hand of the voice acting.

I'm trying to think of things that would be a dealbreaker for me, and am only coming up with Venus. Seriously, I realize I'm tempting fate by saying this, but there's precious little that they could do to the turtles that would make me swear them off forever. Though if they could somehow avoid giving Splinter man-feet, I'd love them forever.

... well maybe not forever. But as long as the shows run at least.

In the end I know the 30+ year old female market isn't one they're really aiming at, so if it's not for me I'll just return to my longboxes for my turtle fix.

Again, thanks to those that attended for sharing what they're able.

**Venom** · 03-31-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom

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

JoeGro · 03-31-2011, 04:19 PM

I actually did mention I wanted to see comics, as long as it had nothing to do with this new series. I'm not going back to quote but I was asked about which TMNT I grew up on, the answer is the OT cartoon series, the original movie and the Mirage/Archie Comics. But as I stated before I've liked various incarnations of the TMNT, just not this one, or Fast Forward, or the Next Mutation. Has anyone seen my artwork? Because if you have you'll notice I never draw the TMNT the same way twice, I'm totally up for different artistic approaches to their look, but there are certain things you just don't futz with just as well you wouldn't take away Mickey Mouses ears, just as you wouldn't take away Superman's S, just as you wouldn't change Bumblebee from the Transformers from a VW into a Camaro.....oh wait they did do that.

*discordiatookie* · 03-31-2011, 04:27 PM

For those of you interested in the 'third toe' in its official capacity, clickity-click!

Spoiler:

*Roseangelo* · 03-31-2011, 04:35 PM

Stuff I asked for during the breakout session:
Novels - Real, actual novels. Not children's book crap.
Female-focused stuff - Because overpriced crappy t-shirts from Hot Topic don't count for **** and dammit, there's a lot of us!

*Roseangelo* · 03-31-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discordiatookie

For those of you interested in the 'third toe' in its official capacity, clickity-click!

(Taken from, as said before in here, Solson's How To Draw TMNT, published 1986)[/SPOILER]

It's true that the heel has been referred to as the third toe, but the way they have it designed right now is completely different.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-31-2011, 04:38 PM

I wonder if it have been brought up in any of the comics, besides for Eastman an Lairds early issues where they have long heels/back toe. I think the only other artist that I can remember having a long heel on the turtles are Jim Lawson

**Jester** · 03-31-2011, 04:40 PM

You make it sound like they are taking away the masks or something Joe...

03-31-2011, 02:28 PM	#442
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	Just want to thank everyone for taking the time to write the reviews I am now REALLY excited for the toys laughs I do have the feeling I am going to be VERY broke next year __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

03-31-2011, 03:09 PM	#448
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03-31-2011, 04:19 PM	#455
JoeGro Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NC Posts: 119	I actually did mention I wanted to see comics, as long as it had nothing to do with this new series. I'm not going back to quote but I was asked about which TMNT I grew up on, the answer is the OT cartoon series, the original movie and the Mirage/Archie Comics. But as I stated before I've liked various incarnations of the TMNT, just not this one, or Fast Forward, or the Next Mutation. Has anyone seen my artwork? Because if you have you'll notice I never draw the TMNT the same way twice, I'm totally up for different artistic approaches to their look, but there are certain things you just don't futz with just as well you wouldn't take away Mickey Mouses ears, just as you wouldn't take away Superman's S, just as you wouldn't change Bumblebee from the Transformers from a VW into a Camaro.....oh wait they did do that. Last edited by JoeGro; 03-31-2011 at 04:28 PM.

03-31-2011, 04:27 PM	#456
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03-31-2011, 04:38 PM	#459
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I wonder if it have been brought up in any of the comics, besides for Eastman an Lairds early issues where they have long heels/back toe. I think the only other artist that I can remember having a long heel on the turtles are Jim Lawson __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-31-2011, 02:13 PM	#441
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	What an amazing event... There's nothing I can really add to what Stephan, Rose and Vaughn have said. I am super excited about this - yeah, there are some things that have to be tweaked. They're still in early stages, they can fix things... But meeting Rob Paulson, Jason Biggs and Ken Mitchroney was an extra special treat! As for the invites and the swag, I'm 100% in agreement with what Vaughn said - I like most of the incarnations of the tmnt, so hoping for it to be 100% exactly like a previous incarnation... Not gonna happen. This is a whole new set of minds working on this franchise. I'll probably sit down and right up more on this once I'm more awake..

03-31-2011, 02:34 PM	#443
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	I'm glad to read that Shredder looks evil and menacing. The thing I'm wondering is whether it'll be something more in-tune with Shredder pre-2k3 or if it'll be that armored Shredder we've been getting since 2k3. Honestly, I want Shredder to be, as Nick put it, Ninja-ier. All that armor in 2k3 went aganst that notion.

03-31-2011, 03:02 PM	#446
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Yea, a big THANK YOU!, too Rose, Vaugn, and the rest of you for sharing your experiences. As long as there are no silly gimmicks, to make this show stand apart from the rest, it sounds like it'll be great. I am fine with changes being made, as long as they are for the sake of telling a good story. I only have one question for those of you who were there.... Does the series at least seem to stick to the concept of "four outcast brothers trying to find their place in the world, while avenging and protecting their master splinter"? To me, as long as that concept is in place, we are safe.

03-31-2011, 03:11 PM	#450
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	The Turtles are now human teenagers who got mutated into Turtle-men and who attend public school when their mutations wear off. April is a classmate of the Turtles and Splinter (as Hamato Yoshi), is the principal of the school. The Turtles have a secret HQ where their alarm rings ala Titans Tower, and they go out to fight the forces of evil and protect humanity. The Turtles all have girlfriends at school, (except for Don, as his human form is a nerd), and they must hide their secret identities from their classmates. Mike is portrayed as a pizza addict as a toned down version of drugs and/or alchohol. The evil Shredder now leads a band of mutants that replaced the Foot Soldiers, and is using them to bring NYC under his control. The Turtles and their Sensei must overcome this threat at all odds, while also staying in school and fighting for that last slice of pizza.

03-31-2011, 03:13 PM	#451
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	Also, they look like mummies from head to toe. It has nothing to do with martial artists wearing wraps or anything like that.

03-31-2011, 03:23 PM	#452
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	I really like the three toes...

03-31-2011, 04:35 PM	#457
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,112	Stuff I asked for during the breakout session: Novels - Real, actual novels. Not children's book crap. Female-focused stuff - Because overpriced crappy t-shirts from Hot Topic don't count for **** and dammit, there's a lot of us!

03-31-2011, 04:40 PM	#460
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	You make it sound like they are taking away the masks or something Joe... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656