Official Info on the Nick TMNT Series - Page 290

*VaughnMichael* · 12-07-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

But. WHY?

"Oh. The Turtles thought I was dead. I'm evil now so I'll change my name to Slash."

Is Spike not evil enough of a name?

No but I could seem them playing it out like that and leaving him for dead or something and Shredder finds him and dresses him up in some of his old getup's and then Mikey comes up with the stupid re-name.

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

If Spike does become Slash, what is so odd about him changing his name? As said, Spike would likely become brainwashed to be evil anyway since I can't see him attacking the Turtles if he remembers how nice Raph was to him.

Its like when Robin became Nightwing, everyone accepted his name change and it was fine

Because there is no bloody need for him to change his name.
He is a new character and is fine the way he is.
And that's a a bad comparison because you're saying a long time beloved character changed his name to something else not the other way around.

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

But the thing is that Spike isn't an alias. He's a pet. That IS his name. Why would he change it because he's now 'evil'?

Why do they call Chris Bradford, "Dogpound," after mutation then? They could have simply kept the Chris Bradford name.

*BubblyShell22* · 12-07-2012, 07:45 AM

Because Mikey named him that not necessarily because he was evil, but because it fit him. He's a dog and he pounded them into the ground, hence the name. Spike does not need a name change necessarily, and I certainly wouldn't want him to be Slash. You just want him to be called that so that a character you like is added to the show. I truly hope that doesn't happen because it would just be stupid.

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 07:48 AM

There's no reason to mutate Spike then, let him stay as a normal turtle.

*The Stryker* · 12-07-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why do they call Chris Bradford, "Dogpound," after mutation then? They could have simply kept the Chris Bradford name.

That's what the turtles call him. More as an insult than anything. Completely different.

Still don't get the whole "character realizes he's evil now and changes his name" thing. How does one realize that they're evil all of a sudden?

EDIT: On the Batman thing. This reminds me of why I hated the whole 'twist' at the end of Rises. Here's this character that has nothing to do with anything and is completely original and then in the last 2 minutes it's like "HEY IT'S THE NAME OF A FAMOUS CHARACTER! THIS COUNTS NOW."

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

That's what the turtles call him. More as an insult than anything. Completely different.

Still don't get the whole "character realizes he's evil now and changes his name" thing. How does one realize that they're evil all of a sudden?

Why did Jack Napier change his name to The Joker? Why did Edward Nigma start calling himself, The Riddler?

Villains change their names.

*The Stryker* · 12-07-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why did Jack Napier change his name to The Joker? Why did Edward Nigma start calling himself, The Riddler?

Villains change their names.

Jack Napier? Really? Probably wanna learn alittle about Batman before you try using it to strengthen your argument.

They're both psychopaths. Human psychopaths that had lives at some point. Nigma had the alter ego/secret identity thing at first. Completely different.

Vivi · 12-07-2012, 08:53 AM

It is possible that he is named Slash before they realise that it is a mutated version of Spike.

*Ninjinister* · 12-07-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why did Jack Napier change his name to The Joker? Why did Edward Nigma start calling himself, The Riddler?

Villains change their names.

I'm pretty sure you lack the ability to grasp the very concept you're arguing.

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Prefight Doughnuts

I'm pretty sure you lack the ability to grasp the very concept you're arguing.

Villains change their names. That's all I'm arguing.

*ToTheNines* · 12-07-2012, 10:13 AM

You're comparing TMNT villains to Batman villains. Apples to oranges.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-07-2012, 10:20 AM

I don't think an mutant turtle will don an alter ego for his crime spree.

Besides, if Spike mutates he must look like a Billy Idol turtle

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

You're comparing TMNT villains to Batman villains. Apples to oranges.

What about Splinter and Shredder? They took on new names for what they like I be called. Otherwise we'd still be calling them Yoshi and Saki.

Let alone I bet you Dogpound will start referring to himself by that name and stop calling himself Bradford. Same with Fishface.

*BubblyShell22* · 12-07-2012, 11:02 AM

Dude, Splinter and Shredder probably had those code names when they were in the war or something. It makes sense in a way. It wasn't because they just wanted to be called those names. They were called those names for a reason. Geez, why do you have to be so damn stupid?

*ToTheNines* · 12-07-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

What about Splinter and Shredder? They took on new names for what they like I be called. Otherwise we'd still be calling them Yoshi and Saki.

If you need this explained to you, you're just never going to get it.

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Let alone I bet you Dogpound will start referring to himself by that name and stop calling himself Bradford. Same with Fishface.

Dude. That is enough of you acting like you know everything. I'm so sick of it.

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Dude, Splinter and Shredder probably had those code names when they were in the war or something. It makes sense in a way. It wasn't because they just wanted to be called those names. They were called those names for a reason. Geez, why do you have to be so damn stupid?

That's speculation. We still need confirmation why Yoshi decided to call himself Splinter.

In the OT it was the Turtles who nicknamed him Splinter, in the IDW comics it was Chet, but here we don't know why yet.

zodiac brave · 12-07-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There's no reason to mutate Spike then, let him stay as a normal turtle.

there's no reason for him to mutate because his name might not be slash?

your logic is simply ridiculous.

**Jester** · 12-07-2012, 11:57 AM

Code names or alter egos don't equal a name change. It's an alias. Bradford is still Bradford, he uses the codename Dogpound. Splinter is still Yoshi, he just goes by Splinter.

Spike is just the guys name. Same with Slash. The only reason to use the "Slash" code name is to appease fanboys. Slash was Slash's name....not a code name, not an alias, not a villainous alter ego. Just who he is.

*CyberCubed* · 12-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Slash is too popular for him not to be used as seen in the IDW comic. And Playmates loves him so if a toy is lined up he is a shoe in. Slash being rereleased in 2009 says a lot.

*Powder* · 12-07-2012, 01:29 PM

Something you need to consider is that the two series' exist to make up for eachothers losses. Characters we won't see in the show will likely be in the comic, & vice verse. To expect one just because they're in the other is ridiculous, they're completely separate universes with a totally different goal. The Nick show has plenty of easter eggs but at the end of the day, they have children in mind. Kids don't know about obscure pre-established characters. IDW has us adults in mind, and are sensitive to our needs.

12-07-2012, 07:45 AM	#5783
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Because Mikey named him that not necessarily because he was evil, but because it fit him. He's a dog and he pounded them into the ground, hence the name. Spike does not need a name change necessarily, and I certainly wouldn't want him to be Slash. You just want him to be called that so that a character you like is added to the show. I truly hope that doesn't happen because it would just be stupid. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

12-07-2012, 10:20 AM	#5792
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I don't think an mutant turtle will don an alter ego for his crime spree. Besides, if Spike mutates he must look like a Billy Idol turtle __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-07-2012, 11:02 AM	#5794
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Dude, Splinter and Shredder probably had those code names when they were in the war or something. It makes sense in a way. It wasn't because they just wanted to be called those names. They were called those names for a reason. Geez, why do you have to be so damn stupid? __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

12-07-2012, 11:57 AM	#5798
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	Code names or alter egos don't equal a name change. It's an alias. Bradford is still Bradford, he uses the codename Dogpound. Splinter is still Yoshi, he just goes by Splinter. Spike is just the guys name. Same with Slash. The only reason to use the "Slash" code name is to appease fanboys. Slash was Slash's name....not a code name, not an alias, not a villainous alter ego. Just who he is. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

12-07-2012, 07:48 AM	#5784
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	There's no reason to mutate Spike then, let him stay as a normal turtle.

12-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#5788
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,076	It is possible that he is named Slash before they realise that it is a mutated version of Spike.

12-07-2012, 10:13 AM	#5791
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,212	You're comparing TMNT villains to Batman villains. Apples to oranges.

12-07-2012, 12:05 PM	#5799
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	Slash is too popular for him not to be used as seen in the IDW comic. And Playmates loves him so if a toy is lined up he is a shoe in. Slash being rereleased in 2009 says a lot.

12-07-2012, 01:29 PM	#5800
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Something you need to consider is that the two series' exist to make up for eachothers losses. Characters we won't see in the show will likely be in the comic, & vice verse. To expect one just because they're in the other is ridiculous, they're completely separate universes with a totally different goal. The Nick show has plenty of easter eggs but at the end of the day, they have children in mind. Kids don't know about obscure pre-established characters. IDW has us adults in mind, and are sensitive to our needs.