As a TMNT fan do you feel compelled to try out and experience every series? - Page 3

*neatoman* · 07-10-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

If they never, ever made another horrible TMNT movie or another children's cartoon TMNT I would be perfectly happy with that.

Oh they will, no matter how much the popularity plummets there will always be someone wanting to bring it back in some form because if it made much money enough times before it may very well do so again.

Superman, Batman, Flash Gordon, Fantastic 4, Robocop, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Pirates of the Carribean, Star Trek, He-Man, Voltron etc, are all examples of no matter how critically panned, no matter how long it's been out of the larger cultural spotlight and not even how big of a bomb it has had, someone out there is always willing to give it another shot.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 07-10-2014, 02:58 PM

Compelled? Not really, though I try to give each new incarnation a shot. I've seen all of the OT, 2K3, and Nick shows, all of the movies so far, TNM (gave it a chance TWICE), and I'm enjoying keeping up with IDW. Haven't had much chance to get into Mirage or Archie, but I'd like to. I have a few issues of both, and have mostly liked what I've seen, but for the most part, I prefer the cartoons and movies. They're easier to keep up with.

HotNunchuckFury · 07-10-2014, 05:10 PM

I didn't vote as none of the options really apply to me. I do feel compelled to find out about the existence of every incarnation as I want to know what's out there, but if any of it doesn't appeal to me for whatever reason then I won't bother watching/reading it. I like the diversity with the turtles in the sense that there's something for everyone to pick and choose from. My TMNT world consists of the 3 cartoons including Turtles Forever, Mirage and IDW comics, and a couple of the movies (plus great anticipation for the new one) and I'm happy with just that. I also have an interest in collecting the figures too.

Kiddo · 07-13-2014, 12:48 PM

I've watched some of the original (owned the Easter VHS so that was my favorite) watched most of the 2k3 series, & still haven't caught up on Nick's series. I also bought & read IDW's #1 of the Ultimate Collection. I'm an avid fan of TMNT though most would call me casual at best.

*BabyTurtles* · 07-13-2014, 01:32 PM

no I don't need to see everything TMNT ^_^ just the stuff that catches my interest.

I don't read the comics and haven't really watched the first cartoon.

*Cipher* · 07-13-2014, 01:59 PM

Once upon a time, yes. Even with huge disparities between versions, it was always interesting to check out with the idea that the Mirage team was somewhere behind the wheel (sometimes very far behind, but that still made it something to see even if the quality was nowhere to be found).

Since the Nickelodeon sale, no. The Nick cartoon is great for what it is, but I'm not the intended audience. And I've been super-duper lukewarm on the IDW book. Not sure I'll even see the new movie in theaters. There's usually enough to remind me of what I enjoy about the property, but I'm going to judge each version based on whether or not I'd be interested in it if it didn't involve the Turtles.

Kingoji · 07-13-2014, 03:05 PM

I don't feel compelled, but my default is to want to. it takes something radically wrong-feeling for me to not want to, which is why I never really bothered with Image and The Next Mutation, and couldn't care lass about the impending movie.

Hannurdock · 07-13-2014, 03:13 PM

Yep, I do

I even struggled through The Next Mutation even though I felt like I would shrivel up and die of complete embarrassment at Ninja Patty-Cake. I don't like the concert either, the character designs didn't appeal to me at all.

*Warhorse* · 07-13-2014, 04:35 PM

I've been open to most things except the comics. I'm just not a comic book reader. Now, if the Turtles had streams of actual novels out like Harry Potter or Star Wars does, then I'd be more than happy to pluck down 100,000 or more to acquire them.

And I have yet to watch Next Mutation. And, I probably never will.

Lameonardo · 07-13-2014, 07:04 PM

I've seen all of the 4Kids cartoon, about a third of the 80's one, and am currently keeping up with the Nick series. I've watched all the movies and plan on seeing the new one, but probably later as I don't watch films at the theatre. I expect to eventually try the Next Mutation as well. As for comics, I started reading the IDW run a little while ago and quite enjoy it. I might check out the other comics in the future, or at least Image anyway. I'd say I at least give everything TMNT a shot if the media is readily available to me, but it's more due to casual interest than a compelling need.

*CyberCubed* · 07-13-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

Once upon a time, yes. Even with huge disparities between versions, it was always interesting to check out with the idea that the Mirage team was somewhere behind the wheel (sometimes very far behind, but that still made it something to see even if the quality was nowhere to be found).

Since the Nickelodeon sale, no. The Nick cartoon is great for what it is, but I'm not the intended audience. And I've been super-duper lukewarm on the IDW book. Not sure I'll even see the new movie in theaters. There's usually enough to remind me of what I enjoy about the property, but I'm going to judge each version based on whether or not I'd be interested in it if it didn't involve the Turtles.

Cipher are you saying you're no longer following the Nick cartoon or IDW comic?

*Cipher* · 07-13-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Cipher are you saying you're no longer following the Nick cartoon or IDW comic?

I check in with both sporadically. I'm a couple trades behind on IDW at this point. With Nick it's usually a case of my going, "Huh. Haven't checked that in a month. What's been happening?" and I'll do a few episodes.

Casey · 07-13-2014, 08:31 PM

I've been thinking about that a lot lately. I at least want to have a handle on all incarnations. The only things I haven't touched on more than a little is the manga, comic strips and Archie.

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I'm content with just following the cartoons, I don't get into comics	9	17.31%
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I only have interest in the comics and one or two of the cartoons	10	19.23%
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07-10-2014, 02:58 PM	#42
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Compelled? Not really, though I try to give each new incarnation a shot. I've seen all of the OT, 2K3, and Nick shows, all of the movies so far, TNM (gave it a chance TWICE), and I'm enjoying keeping up with IDW. Haven't had much chance to get into Mirage or Archie, but I'd like to. I have a few issues of both, and have mostly liked what I've seen, but for the most part, I prefer the cartoons and movies. They're easier to keep up with. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

07-13-2014, 12:48 PM	#44
Kiddo Random Punk Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 22	I've watched some of the original (owned the Easter VHS so that was my favorite) watched most of the 2k3 series, & still haven't caught up on Nick's series. I also bought & read IDW's #1 of the Ultimate Collection. I'm an avid fan of TMNT though most would call me casual at best. __________________

07-13-2014, 01:32 PM	#45
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	no I don't need to see everything TMNT ^_^ just the stuff that catches my interest. I don't read the comics and haven't really watched the first cartoon. __________________

07-13-2014, 03:05 PM	#47
Kingoji Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 319	I don't feel compelled, but my default is to want to. it takes something radically wrong-feeling for me to not want to, which is why I never really bothered with Image and The Next Mutation, and couldn't care lass about the impending movie. __________________ If you can't take your 'Ninja Turtles' with a knowing wink and a smile on your face then what have you got left?

07-10-2014, 05:10 PM	#43
HotNunchuckFury Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2014 Location: UK Posts: 160	I didn't vote as none of the options really apply to me. I do feel compelled to find out about the existence of every incarnation as I want to know what's out there, but if any of it doesn't appeal to me for whatever reason then I won't bother watching/reading it. I like the diversity with the turtles in the sense that there's something for everyone to pick and choose from. My TMNT world consists of the 3 cartoons including Turtles Forever, Mirage and IDW comics, and a couple of the movies (plus great anticipation for the new one) and I'm happy with just that. I also have an interest in collecting the figures too.

07-13-2014, 01:59 PM	#46
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Once upon a time, yes. Even with huge disparities between versions, it was always interesting to check out with the idea that the Mirage team was somewhere behind the wheel (sometimes very far behind, but that still made it something to see even if the quality was nowhere to be found). Since the Nickelodeon sale, no. The Nick cartoon is great for what it is, but I'm not the intended audience. And I've been super-duper lukewarm on the IDW book. Not sure I'll even see the new movie in theaters. There's usually enough to remind me of what I enjoy about the property, but I'm going to judge each version based on whether or not I'd be interested in it if it didn't involve the Turtles.

07-13-2014, 03:13 PM	#48
Hannurdock Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 236	Yep, I do I even struggled through The Next Mutation even though I felt like I would shrivel up and die of complete embarrassment at Ninja Patty-Cake. I don't like the concert either, the character designs didn't appeal to me at all. __________________ *Try to be like the turtle ... at ease in your own shell.*

07-13-2014, 04:35 PM	#49
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I've been open to most things except the comics. I'm just not a comic book reader. Now, if the Turtles had streams of actual novels out like Harry Potter or Star Wars does, then I'd be more than happy to pluck down 100,000 or more to acquire them. And I have yet to watch Next Mutation. And, I probably never will.

07-13-2014, 07:04 PM	#50
Lameonardo Random Punk Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 27	I've seen all of the 4Kids cartoon, about a third of the 80's one, and am currently keeping up with the Nick series. I've watched all the movies and plan on seeing the new one, but probably later as I don't watch films at the theatre. I expect to eventually try the Next Mutation as well. As for comics, I started reading the IDW run a little while ago and quite enjoy it. I might check out the other comics in the future, or at least Image anyway. I'd say I at least give everything TMNT a shot if the media is readily available to me, but it's more due to casual interest than a compelling need.

07-13-2014, 08:31 PM	#53
Casey Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 583	I've been thinking about that a lot lately. I at least want to have a handle on all incarnations. The only things I haven't touched on more than a little is the manga, comic strips and Archie. __________________ GOONGALA!