in the first ninja turtle movie

Gokhan · 07-24-2004, 09:05 AM

who else noticed that mikeys shell was a little lower than the rest to show he was younger

Zelda · 07-24-2004, 11:27 AM

I thought that was my imagination >_>; Is he actually younger than the other guys? I always thought he seemed like the younger one that doesn't quite know what he wants (him or Raph heh)...but I figured if they were all brothers from a pet store they'd probably be in the same group hatching and thus be the same age except by maybe a couple seconds or something depending who gets out of the shell first.

*PizzaPower* · 07-24-2004, 11:30 AM

ok I may not be mod on this forum, but I am mod at halfshellheroes.com and this is the wrong place to put this topic.

*KROW* · 07-24-2004, 12:41 PM

Yeah, it belongs in General Discussion.

But I never noticed that about Mikey's shell. His face was what made me believe he was younger. He had a genuine childlike feature. That, and his voice was a giveaway, too.

Gokhan · 07-24-2004, 09:01 PM

i see donny an mikey as the youngest leo oldest a nraph just above don so

leo raph don mike

bu tin the movie look at mikeys shell its much smaller than thiers indicating he is younger

**Jo Dawn** · 07-24-2004, 09:23 PM

I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why.

Zelda · 07-24-2004, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why.

Same here...or even potentially Don as the oldest.

malignant · 07-24-2004, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why.

Yeah..ditto...

Or also Raph Being 2nd oldest to Leo. ..and then Don....then Mikey.

*Buslady* · 07-24-2004, 11:28 PM

noticed that eons ago....

quote: Originally posted by Zelda:
I thought that was my imagination >_>; Is he actually younger than the other guys? I always thought he seemed like the younger one that doesn't quite know what he wants (him or Raph heh)...but I figured if they were all brothers from a pet store they'd probably be in the same group hatching and thus be the same age except by maybe a couple seconds or something depending who gets out of the shell first.

could be they're a few days apart too...takes a long time for turtles to fully come out...they'll stay in long enough to absord the yolk sac even...

as for ages:

Raph Leo Don Mike
Raph looks older to me, I think it'd be interesting that if he was..and he's NOT the leader(because of his issues) but the second oldest one is.

JaffleMan · 07-24-2004, 11:32 PM

Their ages are documented on the original Filecard son the back of the figures packaging and I'm pretty sure Mike is either the second or 3rd oldest or even equal second. If you follow the old show at least I can assure you he's not the youngest.

EDIT: just did some research and here are the ages.

leonardo= 16 years old
Mike= 15 and a half years old
Don= 15 years old
Raph= 15 years old

07-25-2004, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why.

I've always seen it like that too. I think it might have to do a little with the old series theme song. "Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines, Raphael is cool but rude, Michaelangelo is a party dude". To me it seems like it was going by order of age. In any case, there personality and character and the way they they present them selves and deal with things says alot too. Leonardo is not only the most mature one, but he seems to have a bit more life experience than the rest of the guys. Donatello seems to be able to relate to Leonardo in that level. Raphael is not as developed as Leo and Don in maturity and taking care of ones self, and he has a lot to learn to. Michaelangelo is rather naive to the dangers of the world and relys on his brothers to look out for him and take care of serious situations.

Shreddatron · 07-25-2004, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaffleMan

Their ages are documented on the original Filecard son the back of the figures packaging and I'm pretty sure Mike is either the second or 3rd oldest or even equal second. If you follow the old show at least I can assure you he's not the youngest.

EDIT: just did some research and here are the ages.

leonardo= 16 years old
Mike= 15 and a half years old
Don= 15 years old
Raph= 15 years old

Well here we have two conflicting pieces of information, those ages came from the old toys, but Mikey was youngest in the movie, I tend to think as newer vbersions of Information come out, they should be what we go by. Then again the movie is basically an alternate reality. So I would tend to go by the new show, which states they're all fifteen years old.

*KROW* · 07-25-2004, 09:16 AM

I like to think they're all 18 and are developing their personalities.

SeaThreePeeO · 07-25-2004, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KROW

I like to think they're all 18 and are developing their personalities.

That the way I like to see them as well and indeed the way I make them in my fanfiction. But I have always seen it as Leo the eldest, then Don, then Raph and then Mike, but who knows.

Shreddatron · 07-25-2004, 10:16 AM

I myself haev always seen Raph as the odlest. Leo seems wisest but his nobility and undying sense of doing whats right is also a naive factor of youth. Raph doesn't see that as always the best choice.

"You can't save a whole city Leo, but you could make it worse by trying." A quote from City at war part two.

Zelda · 07-27-2004, 09:51 AM

I agree with Buslady...it would make sense for Raph to be the oldest and then...not be leader and yeah issues

Though I could also see him being the youngest.... my younger brother acts like him sometimes

especially when I've got Leo traits showing up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaffleMan

Their ages are documented on the original Filecard son the back of the figures packaging and I'm pretty sure Mike is either the second or 3rd oldest or even equal second. If you follow the old show at least I can assure you he's not the youngest.

EDIT: just did some research and here are the ages.

leonardo= 16 years old
Mike= 15 and a half years old
Don= 15 years old
Raph= 15 years old

Interesting... I like the idea of Mikey being second oldest. It makes his goofiness seem a little deeper than just 'well, he's the young one he doesn't know any better!'

If they're entire year/half-years apart, are they really brothers? Are they from the same hatch...group..thing... ?

Do we have any definitive source for what their ages would be in the new show? Or any other sources about the movies (if Mikey's youngest..what does that make the other guys?)?

Midnight_Tanuki · 07-28-2004, 06:07 PM

In '88, it said the turtles were born in Different states and somehow found their way into the same petstore. In the comics (I think both Mirage and Archie), it's mentioned that they were hatchlings together.

Mandi-chan · 07-29-2004, 03:44 PM

I never noticed that with Mikey either.
Anyway, I like what one of the members here said: Their ages depend on which version of the story you go by. That makes the most sense to me. Weren't they 18 or 19 in the Next Mutation?

The Bossanova · 08-01-2004, 04:04 PM

my apologies for not being here in so long...doesnt matter really i dont think anyone remembers me...but i always thought the order was

leo
don
raph
mike
and id just liked to say.....i hated the "next mutation"

**GK Punk** · 08-02-2004, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jo Dawn

I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why.

Eh a little off topic here, but Dawn I LOVE your sig.

07-24-2004, 09:05 AM	#1
Gokhan Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: portsmouth, virginia Posts: 307	in the first ninja turtle movie who else noticed that mikeys shell was a little lower than the rest to show he was younger __________________ "We must learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools" - martin luther king jr "Never consider someone your priority, when they only consider you an option."

07-24-2004, 11:27 AM	#2
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	I thought that was my imagination >_>; Is he actually younger than the other guys? I always thought he seemed like the younger one that doesn't quite know what he wants (him or Raph heh)...but I figured if they were all brothers from a pet store they'd probably be in the same group hatching and thus be the same age except by maybe a couple seconds or something depending who gets out of the shell first. __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

07-24-2004, 11:30 AM	#3
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07-24-2004, 12:41 PM	#4
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Yeah, it belongs in General Discussion. But I never noticed that about Mikey's shell. His face was what made me believe he was younger. He had a genuine childlike feature. That, and his voice was a giveaway, too. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-24-2004, 09:01 PM	#5
Gokhan Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: portsmouth, virginia Posts: 307	i see donny an mikey as the youngest leo oldest a nraph just above don so leo raph don mike bu tin the movie look at mikeys shell its much smaller than thiers indicating he is younger __________________ "We must learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools" - martin luther king jr "Never consider someone your priority, when they only consider you an option."

07-24-2004, 09:23 PM	#6
Jo Dawn Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Authority On All Things Don Posts: 5,190	I always invisioned it being Leo, Don, Raph, and then Mikey. I dunno why. __________________

07-24-2004, 11:28 PM	#9
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	noticed that eons ago.... quote: Originally posted by Zelda: I thought that was my imagination >_>; Is he actually younger than the other guys? I always thought he seemed like the younger one that doesn't quite know what he wants (him or Raph heh)...but I figured if they were all brothers from a pet store they'd probably be in the same group hatching and thus be the same age except by maybe a couple seconds or something depending who gets out of the shell first. could be they're a few days apart too...takes a long time for turtles to fully come out...they'll stay in long enough to absord the yolk sac even... as for ages: Raph Leo Don Mike Raph looks older to me, I think it'd be interesting that if he was..and he's NOT the leader(because of his issues) but the second oldest one is. __________________

07-24-2004, 11:32 PM	#10
JaffleMan Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portarlington, Vic Australia Posts: 761	Their ages are documented on the original Filecard son the back of the figures packaging and I'm pretty sure Mike is either the second or 3rd oldest or even equal second. If you follow the old show at least I can assure you he's not the youngest. EDIT: just did some research and here are the ages. leonardo= 16 years old Mike= 15 and a half years old Don= 15 years old Raph= 15 years old __________________

07-25-2004, 09:16 AM	#13
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I like to think they're all 18 and are developing their personalities. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

07-25-2004, 10:16 AM	#15
Shreddatron Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 108	I myself haev always seen Raph as the odlest. Leo seems wisest but his nobility and undying sense of doing whats right is also a naive factor of youth. Raph doesn't see that as always the best choice. "You can't save a whole city Leo, but you could make it worse by trying." A quote from City at war part two. __________________ Evolution is a retarded child trying to write a book.

07-28-2004, 06:07 PM	#17
Midnight_Tanuki Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 185	In '88, it said the turtles were born in Different states and somehow found their way into the same petstore. In the comics (I think both Mirage and Archie), it's mentioned that they were hatchlings together. __________________

07-29-2004, 03:44 PM	#18
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	I never noticed that with Mikey either. Anyway, I like what one of the members here said: Their ages depend on which version of the story you go by. That makes the most sense to me. Weren't they 18 or 19 in the Next Mutation?

08-01-2004, 04:04 PM	#19
The Bossanova Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: the Eden Prarie Mall Posts: 212	my apologies for not being here in so long...doesnt matter really i dont think anyone remembers me...but i always thought the order was leo don raph mike and id just liked to say.....i hated the "next mutation" __________________ "You know a little Primeateen might just help to clear that up"