How do you feel about how the characters were displayed?

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

That kind of leads to my earlier rant , about how Mikey's cuteness can get away with so much, but with Timothy who's just as cloying with his over-the-top enthusiasm and mistakes is vilified (being not so visually "cute"). Which is something to think about...

hey I'm not saying I'm proud of it.

but I can't help it.

if a cute kitty scratches me I'm gonna "d'awww"

[Refractive Reflections]

Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...rret/shrug.gif

hey I'm not saying I'm proud of it.

but I can't help it.

if a cute kitty scratches me I'm gonna "d'awww"

Oh you...

(Note to self: Be sure to use gifs like these at the end of an argument with BabyTurtles. )

[BabyTurtles]

Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

Oh you...

(Note to self: Be sure to use gifs like these at the end of an argument with BabyTurtles. )
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/158...te-puppy-o.gif

that dog is SOO adorable. *__*

you're only gonna make me go on youtube and waste 4 hours of my time looking up puppies.

and I don't have time for that!

[pannoni1]

Overall, I'm happy with how there seems to be more variety in fighting styles/techniques and how the chemistry between planning and execution takes place, especially with Leonardo and Raphael. Donatello seems to improve with every version, with the occassional throwback about some incompetent impatientness via the Nick series. Michelangelo seems to keep it fresh and remain funny without getting too annoying for long. Splinter is the good as always Sensei.

Shredder is once again seen as a distinct threat #1 thanks to 4kids, and while I didn't like the multiple/Utrom personality there, was much improved from the jokeball shown during most of the OT/2nd/3rd movies/TNM, and Nick/IDW restores the tension and is much more human which I enjoy.

In terms of one/two shot characters, I find the comic versions generally superior to the screen counterparts, which tend to stereotype a bit too much, especially the mad scientists.

[CatalaReturns]

Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

Are you kiddin me man? Nick makes him way too over the too and a complete idiot. But like I said I don't have a problem with any of them being betrayed over the years post 2012. Just used an example and making a conversation.

I have to disagree with you. Mikey reminds me dead on of some of the students I've had over the past 7 years that I've been teaching: the class clown that's actually with it, he just doesn't want to show it. These are the kids to catch helping the others with their homework but are too busy making testicular comments to do anything in class. (Teaching middle school is fun.) While I don't see Mikey showing Donnie the dynamics of nuclear physics, I do see him explaining things that just slip under the radar of the high intellects. Such as common social norms.

Imaginary conversation, for example:

Donnie: Gee, I just don't get it. I'm smart, talented, a ninja...why doesn't April like me?!
Mikey: Because you can't suck face with her between class periods.

[turtlefanforever]

Originally Posted by CatalaReturns

I have to disagree with you. Mikey reminds me dead on of some of the students I've had over the past 7 years that I've been teaching: the class clown that's actually with it, he just doesn't want to show it. These are the kids to catch helping the others with their homework but are too busy making testicular comments to do anything in class. (Teaching middle school is fun.) While I don't see Mikey showing Donnie the dynamics of nuclear physics, I do see him explaining things that just slip under the radar of the high intellects. Such as common social norms.

Imaginary conversation, for example:

Donnie: Gee, I just don't get it. I'm smart, talented, a ninja...why doesn't April like me?!
Mikey: Because you can't suck face with her between class periods.

But that's not quite an intelligent conversation. Miley is too over the top with his comments and antics. Donnie's attraction or obsession of April is actually quite over the top too.

[CatalaReturns]

Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

But that's not quite an intelligent conversation. Miley is too over the top with his comments and antics. Donnie's attraction or obsession of April is actually quite over the top too.

That's true. I plead a pardon on having a two year old that didn't want to take a nap and running out of coffee. :-p

It's really hard to pin down a good example. I do have to say that, especially in the first episode with Leatherhead, that Mikey's emotional intellect does seem superior than the others. He might not always be right on, but he's more apt to realize things. Well, when he cares enough to pay attention.

You're 100% dead right with the over obsession of April. I think the only reason I can even stomach it is because it's over the top to the point of realism. (I was the creepy chick who would stalk the guy I like til the point of insanity.)