What's the best incarnation of Leonardo?

Leo2007 · 03-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Personally, I like the new cartoon Leo better. He was kinda useless and boring in the old 1987 series, and I found him to be kinda annoying in the CGI movie.

His character seems to be more fleshed out in the new 2003 series. Not to mention, I think that the Leo of the new cartoon is a MUCH better fighter than he was in the old 1987 series. The current Leo (new cartoon) IMO, is definately close to his comic book counterpart.

*Scandia* · 03-05-2008, 06:56 PM

I voted for NT Leo. Possibly because 2k3 is a very Leo-centric universe.

But Leonardo is my favorite Turtle in all TMNT universes. He's just plain wonderful.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-05-2008, 07:01 PM

I gotta go with modern 2k3-FF leo.

*shuriken* · 03-05-2008, 08:06 PM

Yeah I never did like old toon Leo. CGI Leo was cool, but he seemed like too much of a douche to be his best incarnation. I think 2K3 version was the best because you not only got to see his cool serious side, but his fun side and even his dark side. He gets my vote cloisely followed by Live action Leo from the 1st 3 movies because much of the same, except a lot whinier "Shredder You gotta listen to reason!" and "Bring him, some food!" should ring a bell.

thebrownranger · 03-05-2008, 08:49 PM

In my opinion, I like the first live action movie Leo the best because thats the one who I watched the most as a kid and he reminds me of the Leo from the comics as well.

The Shelf · 03-06-2008, 07:50 AM

I know this is about Leo, but I thought I'd post my fave version of each of the turtles anyway because I have a need to be special... But seriously, here's the list:

Leo -- 2k3
Mike -- Mirage comics
Don -- Mirage comics
Raph -- Movies (all of them)

*Revan* · 03-06-2008, 01:23 PM

I really liked the new movie version. He seemed like an actual teenager. A bit pround and cocky but still a strong leader. It was nice to see a leader who isn't perfect imo.

*BubblyShell22* · 03-06-2008, 02:16 PM

I voted for 2K3 Leo because he's really cool. He has a fun side, a dark side, and a loyal side. He seems the most realistic of the Leonardos that are on the list.

*tone-master21* · 03-06-2008, 04:17 PM

I also voted for 2K3 Leo.

*CyberCubed* · 03-06-2008, 06:26 PM

CGI Leo and 2k3 Leo seem the most similar to me, in any case. Movie 1-3 Leo is right behind them, only he actually made some wisecracks like the other Turtles in the old movies and had some of old cartoon Leo in him.

I still like original cartoon Leo for the nostalgia, but in a lot of episodes he really didn't do anything exciting now as I'm rewatching the DVDs.

*Masked Ninja* · 03-07-2008, 12:58 AM

I have a friend who is a Raph fan and doesn't like Leo at all. However, her favorite incarnation of Leo is 2k7, because he has a bit of an edge. He isn't always right or perfect, like he is in so many other universes. He doesn't just blow Raph off in an oh-so-perfect Zen way when Raph's being surly, he pushes back.

Even 2k3 Leo - season 4 was rough for him, but of course he had a perfect reason to be acting that way, and after some rough lessons was back to normal and better than ever.

As for me, I like 2k7 Leo about as much as 2k3. I need to read more Mirage, but Leo's pretty cool there too. However, the OT is my least favorite Leo without question -bossy, whiny, and really not that cool. He just ends up looking like a suckup to Sensei and party pooper. Second least favorite is 1990 Leo, because he doesn't really stand out as a character and just lets Raph walk all over him... and his comebacks are lame.

*Sage Ninja* · 03-07-2008, 01:54 AM

guh! I was going to make a thread on the best leo incarnation next but you beat me to it Leo2007.

oh well I voted for 2k3 Leo because this representation of him really made me respect his character, but 2007 CGI movie Leo was a close second. He didn't have the gentle disposition that 2k3 Leo posseses and I feel that this Leo actually gave Raph a reason to a problem with him. Unlike in other incarnations where Raph's beef with Leo always seems kind of petty and juvinile.

I have more to say but I have to go to bed.

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1990 Leo, because he doesn't really stand out as a character and just lets Raph walk all over him... and his comebacks are lame.

And I whole heartedly agree with you on live action movie Leo. He's my least favorite Leo and he really was lame with his come backs and just didn't come across as a leader type to me.

*Kendamu* · 03-07-2008, 03:36 PM

I like Leo's OT incarnation from the 1987 season the best after the Mirage version.

Mandi-chan · 03-07-2008, 07:05 PM

Mine would be 2007 movie Leo and Mirage Leo (although, I have a soft spot for 1990 movie Leo as well.).

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 03-07-2008, 07:09 PM

I'm going to go with 2003 cartoon Leonardo, even if I haven't seen many episodes. He has more of a personality this time around.

*Sage Ninja* · 03-10-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Masked Ninja

OT is my least favorite Leo without question -bossy, whiny, and really not that cool. He just ends up looking like a suckup to Sensei and party pooper. .

You could never say that about OT Leonardo in the first season. Man Leonardo in the first season was like a competely diffrent character when compared to how he became later on. He was commanding, strong, and level heeded, and he just came across as a leader type, and no where near a suck-up, in fact I saw him as more independent minded and making his own dession based on his own judgements instead of stoping to think "what would Splinter want me to do in this situation" and such.

*Masked Ninja* · 03-11-2008, 02:40 PM

^ You do have a point. Leo is more normal in the first season, and stronger. He doesn't particularly stand out either except for being "in charge", but at least he isn't annoying. A particularly bad directing decision for the later Leo was giving him a whinier voice... as if his "Master Splinter wouldn't do it this way" routine wasn't already making him more irritating.

Raph The Angry · 03-11-2008, 03:15 PM

I also went with 2k3 Leo, I've never really liked how whiny he came across in previous encarnations, 2k3 Leo is the first time he really seems worthy to lead in my opinion, level headed, most skilled, and bases his decisions off of the teachings of splinter, but is still independent enough to make his own decisions. But 87 season of OT Leo was pretty good as you guys already said, he was a lot better than his later encarnations in the OT series.

Leo2007 · 03-15-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph The Angry

I also went with 2k3 Leo, I've never really liked how whiny he came across in previous encarnations, 2k3 Leo is the first time he really seems worthy to lead in my opinion, level headed, most skilled, and bases his decisions off of the teachings of splinter, but is still independent enough to make his own decisions. But 87 season of OT Leo was pretty good as you guys already said, he was a lot better than his later encarnations in the OT series.

Leo in the OT was just, well, um, there. He didn't do much. Not to mention, he was nothing like his comic book counterpart.

The current Leo (2003 version) is the best one yet, because he is closer to his comic book counterpart.

Jelly Bean · 03-21-2008, 11:18 PM

I can't pick between Leo from the cartoon and Leo from the movie (2007). I liked them both alot but since I've mostly cartoon Leo I voted for him. But I sort of like his voice better in the movie.

View Poll Results: Which Leonardo is the best?
Old 1987 series Leo	8	14.81%
live action version (movies)	7	12.96%
next mutation version	1	1.85%
current version of Leo (2003 series)	29	53.70%
CGI movie version	9	16.67%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#1
Leo2007 Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36	What's the best incarnation of Leonardo? Personally, I like the new cartoon Leo better. He was kinda useless and boring in the old 1987 series, and I found him to be kinda annoying in the CGI movie. His character seems to be more fleshed out in the new 2003 series. Not to mention, I think that the Leo of the new cartoon is a MUCH better fighter than he was in the old 1987 series. The current Leo (new cartoon) IMO, is definately close to his comic book counterpart.

03-05-2008, 06:56 PM	#2
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	I voted for NT Leo. Possibly because 2k3 is a very Leo-centric universe. But Leonardo is my favorite Turtle in all TMNT universes. He's just plain wonderful. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

03-05-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Yeah I never did like old toon Leo. CGI Leo was cool, but he seemed like too much of a douche to be his best incarnation. I think 2K3 version was the best because you not only got to see his cool serious side, but his fun side and even his dark side. He gets my vote cloisely followed by Live action Leo from the 1st 3 movies because much of the same, except a lot whinier "Shredder You gotta listen to reason!" and "Bring him, some food!" should ring a bell. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

03-05-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	In my opinion, I like the first live action movie Leo the best because thats the one who I watched the most as a kid and he reminds me of the Leo from the comics as well. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

03-05-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I gotta go with modern 2k3-FF leo.

03-06-2008, 07:50 AM	#6
The Shelf Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,031	I know this is about Leo, but I thought I'd post my fave version of each of the turtles anyway because I have a need to be special... But seriously, here's the list: Leo -- 2k3 Mike -- Mirage comics Don -- Mirage comics Raph -- Movies (all of them)

03-06-2008, 01:23 PM	#7
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I really liked the new movie version. He seemed like an actual teenager. A bit pround and cocky but still a strong leader. It was nice to see a leader who isn't perfect imo. __________________

03-06-2008, 02:16 PM	#8
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I voted for 2K3 Leo because he's really cool. He has a fun side, a dark side, and a loyal side. He seems the most realistic of the Leonardos that are on the list.

03-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#9
tone-master21 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,152	I also voted for 2K3 Leo.

03-06-2008, 06:26 PM	#10
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	CGI Leo and 2k3 Leo seem the most similar to me, in any case. Movie 1-3 Leo is right behind them, only he actually made some wisecracks like the other Turtles in the old movies and had some of old cartoon Leo in him. I still like original cartoon Leo for the nostalgia, but in a lot of episodes he really didn't do anything exciting now as I'm rewatching the DVDs.

03-07-2008, 12:58 AM	#11
Masked Ninja Doodles TMNT for fun Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sploshin' through some sewer... Posts: 2,137	I have a friend who is a Raph fan and doesn't like Leo at all. However, her favorite incarnation of Leo is 2k7, because he has a bit of an edge. He isn't always right or perfect, like he is in so many other universes. He doesn't just blow Raph off in an oh-so-perfect Zen way when Raph's being surly, he pushes back. Even 2k3 Leo - season 4 was rough for him, but of course he had a perfect reason to be acting that way, and after some rough lessons was back to normal and better than ever. As for me, I like 2k7 Leo about as much as 2k3. I need to read more Mirage, but Leo's pretty cool there too. However, the OT is my least favorite Leo without question -bossy, whiny, and really not that cool. He just ends up looking like a suckup to Sensei and party pooper. Second least favorite is 1990 Leo, because he doesn't really stand out as a character and just lets Raph walk all over him... and his comebacks are lame.

03-07-2008, 03:36 PM	#13
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	I like Leo's OT incarnation from the 1987 season the best after the Mirage version.

03-07-2008, 07:05 PM	#14
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	Mine would be 2007 movie Leo and Mirage Leo (although, I have a soft spot for 1990 movie Leo as well.).

03-07-2008, 07:09 PM	#15
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I'm going to go with 2003 cartoon Leonardo, even if I haven't seen many episodes. He has more of a personality this time around.

03-11-2008, 02:40 PM	#17
Masked Ninja Doodles TMNT for fun Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sploshin' through some sewer... Posts: 2,137	^ You do have a point. Leo is more normal in the first season, and stronger. He doesn't particularly stand out either except for being "in charge", but at least he isn't annoying. A particularly bad directing decision for the later Leo was giving him a whinier voice... as if his "Master Splinter wouldn't do it this way" routine wasn't already making him more irritating. Last edited by Masked Ninja; 03-11-2008 at 02:50 PM. Reason: typo :P

03-11-2008, 03:15 PM	#18
Raph The Angry Thug Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Sewers of Iowa Posts: 60	I also went with 2k3 Leo, I've never really liked how whiny he came across in previous encarnations, 2k3 Leo is the first time he really seems worthy to lead in my opinion, level headed, most skilled, and bases his decisions off of the teachings of splinter, but is still independent enough to make his own decisions. But 87 season of OT Leo was pretty good as you guys already said, he was a lot better than his later encarnations in the OT series. __________________

03-21-2008, 11:18 PM	#20
Jelly Bean Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 974	I can't pick between Leo from the cartoon and Leo from the movie (2007). I liked them both alot but since I've mostly cartoon Leo I voted for him. But I sort of like his voice better in the movie.