Will this series ever see a nostalgic resurgence?

*Spike Spiegel* · 09-19-2017, 06:23 AM

The 4Kids show premiered almost fifteen years ago. With the important role that nostalgia plays in many prominent media franchises, when do you think TMNT fans and casuals/regular people will start looking back fondly at the 2003 series on a more collective level?

*Powder* · 09-19-2017, 06:29 AM

I don't see it happening at all.

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 09-19-2017, 09:46 AM

Yeah, unfortunately I think the Nick show has thoroughly overshadowed it.

*neatoman* · 09-19-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Yeah, unfortunately I think the Nick show has thoroughly overshadowed it.

Not sure if that's actually true or if people just paying more attention to it because it's technically not over yet. Season 1 was indeed a bit of a ratings darling but it was mostly mediocre mediocre ratings since then and it got so bad midway through season 5 they decided to dump the rest on Nicktoons, where it can't be expected to even get a quarter of the ratings. I don't even see much attention online outside of here.

Just watch, in a couple of months the Nick section here is going to be brought to a crawl, just like the PD section.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-19-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSkeletonMan939

Yeah, unfortunately I think the Nick show has thoroughly overshadowed it.

That's TPTB's hope and intent, I'm sure.

*neatoman* · 09-19-2017, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

That's TPTB's hope and intent, I'm sure.

I'm sure about that either but it does seem confusing how they treat the show. They gave it marathon but no regular airings, the show is available digitally but is missing 4 seasons and then there's the DVDs...

They're not even quarter-assing it but it's not exactly buried either...

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 09-19-2017, 10:53 AM

I believe people will start appreciating the 2k3 show alot more when Rise of the Tmnt starts airing.

I can see it having more of a nostalgic following than the Nick show in the distant future though.

*plastroncafe* · 09-19-2017, 11:01 AM

Do we know if it's streaming anywhere?

*TheSkeletonMan939* · 09-19-2017, 11:02 AM

Amazon has certain seasons; maybe iTunes as well.

*neatoman* · 09-19-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Do we know if it's streaming anywhere?

The first three seasons can be bought on Amazon digitally. I guess that's the best official option.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/deta..._season_select

*IndigoErth* · 09-19-2017, 11:22 AM

I never saw it on tv, only binge watched it online a few years ago. But truth be told, though I rarely post in this section, I actually really wish a new series would pick up where this one left off and bring back the designs similar/same as it had for most seasons.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 09-19-2017, 11:27 AM

No, 4Kids is never gonna "resurge."

But mark my words, after a few years and this "Rise of the Turtles" cartoon, nobody is going to remember the Nick cartoon, either.

But everyone will continue to remember the Fred Wolf cartoon... because that's how this works.

*Wesley* · 09-19-2017, 02:22 PM

It might happen some time in the future when people start having nostalgia about the 00s.

*CyberCubed* · 09-19-2017, 02:34 PM

The 2k3 series began in 2003, it's nearly 15 years old. How old does something have to be to be nostalgic over it?

Fun fact: At the time the 4kids series started in 2003, the original cartoon only ended 7 years prior in 1996. For some odd reason it feels like the gap was longer but it wasn't. I guess time moves slowly as a kid.

Ulisa · 09-19-2017, 02:56 PM

I would like it to but I'm not sure it will. The 2k3 series really had pretty poor exposure, at least in comparison with the other incarnations. I also think that some people, myself included, originally didn't even give it a chance because it was so different from what we knew. Now, granted, I have since seen it and definitely enjoy it but I don't remember it having the status that the FW series had and they aren't exactly pushing it a lot these days. I'd be happy if they just released it in full on DVD. It seems like they don't even want to acknowledge it most of the time.

*ToTheNines* · 09-19-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FredWolfLeonardo

I can see it having more of a nostalgic following than the Nick show in the distant future though.

I can't imagine how you could possibly arrive to this conclusion.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 09-19-2017, 03:49 PM

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I can't imagine how you could possibly arrive to this conclusion.

Just a quick thought on my part. I guessed that maybe the 2D animation, more unique, more established identity/tone and less reliance on other versions' concepts than the Nick show would lead it to being remembered more fondly many years later.

Also, I don't think unique concepts in the Nick show are anywhere as recognized as recognized as those in 4Kids. For e.g. do you see Tiger Claw, Fishface and Shinigami combined being more fondly remembered than Bishop among tmnt fans?

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 09-19-2017, 04:01 PM

He's the only Original character I can see being used in other versions, but even he recieves competition from Old Hob in IDW and the more obscure Kathmandu, both of whom might possibly be used instead.

*CyberCubed* · 09-19-2017, 04:04 PM

I actually hope Shinigami appears somewhere else so she and Karai can become a lesbian couple in a future series.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 09-20-2017, 02:37 AM

I remember seeing the first 3 seasons being re-run as late as 2008

09-19-2017, 06:29 AM	#2
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	I don't see it happening at all. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

09-19-2017, 11:27 AM	#12
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	No, 4Kids is never gonna "resurge." But mark my words, after a few years and this "Rise of the Turtles" cartoon, nobody is going to remember the Nick cartoon, either. But everyone will continue to remember the Fred Wolf cartoon... because that's how this works. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

09-19-2017, 02:22 PM	#13
Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,589	It might happen some time in the future when people start having nostalgia about the 00s. __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines)

09-19-2017, 10:53 AM	#7
FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,474	I believe people will start appreciating the 2k3 show alot more when Rise of the Tmnt starts airing. I can see it having more of a nostalgic following than the Nick show in the distant future though.

09-19-2017, 11:22 AM	#11
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,234	I never saw it on tv, only binge watched it online a few years ago. But truth be told, though I rarely post in this section, I actually really wish a new series would pick up where this one left off and bring back the designs similar/same as it had for most seasons.

09-19-2017, 02:34 PM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	The 2k3 series began in 2003, it's nearly 15 years old. How old does something have to be to be nostalgic over it? Fun fact: At the time the 4kids series started in 2003, the original cartoon only ended 7 years prior in 1996. For some odd reason it feels like the gap was longer but it wasn't. I guess time moves slowly as a kid.

09-19-2017, 02:56 PM	#15
Ulisa Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Various Fantasy Realms Posts: 145	I would like it to but I'm not sure it will. The 2k3 series really had pretty poor exposure, at least in comparison with the other incarnations. I also think that some people, myself included, originally didn't even give it a chance because it was so different from what we knew. Now, granted, I have since seen it and definitely enjoy it but I don't remember it having the status that the FW series had and they aren't exactly pushing it a lot these days. I'd be happy if they just released it in full on DVD. It seems like they don't even want to acknowledge it most of the time.

09-19-2017, 04:01 PM	#18
FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,474	He's the only Original character I can see being used in other versions, but even he recieves competition from Old Hob in IDW and the more obscure Kathmandu, both of whom might possibly be used instead.

09-19-2017, 04:04 PM	#19
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	I actually hope Shinigami appears somewhere else so she and Karai can become a lesbian couple in a future series.

09-20-2017, 02:37 AM	#20
FredWolfLeonardo Big Blue Boy Scout Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Bark Town Posts: 4,474	I remember seeing the first 3 seasons being re-run as late as 2008