Splinters Bow & Arrow?

*ToTheNines* · 06-06-2009, 10:08 AM

I know he busted it out in Secret of the Ooze, and then once in late season 3 of the NT. But what compells/compelled Playmates to almost always but a bow and arrow with Splinter toys?

Perhaps he used it alot in issues of comics that I haven't read, but in the ones that I have I don't recall it.

And I'm not complaining btw, I think it's cool. It's more bad-ass looking than his little cane.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 06-06-2009, 11:53 AM

I don't really remember him using a bow and arrow in the comics. I only remember his action figure came with one.

Maybe it's just because swords and staffs and daggers (sai) were already taken, and a bow and arrow was the next logical choice of a weapon. They couldn't have Splinter putting a cap in people, after all.

*Powder* · 06-06-2009, 03:18 PM

yeah i guess they figured it was the next best/common ninja weapon.. at least second to an axe that is, that wouldve been a little extreme for him haha.

*Cipher* · 06-06-2009, 06:10 PM

Probably stemmed from the need to give Splinter an accessory in the toyline.

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 06-06-2009, 11:27 PM

Splinter did use his wooden staff against the mousers in "A Thing About Rats" and "Shreddered and Splintered" so i guess Playmates could have done that; then again, a bow and arrow does look more intimidating...but that's my opinion.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-07-2009, 04:46 AM

Kyudo is recon as one of the purest warrior arts, so having Splinter using a bow makes a bit sense

*ToTheNines* · 06-07-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by donatello22

Splinter did use his wooden staff against the mousers in "A Thing About Rats" and "Shreddered and Splintered" so i guess Playmates could have done that; then again, a bow and arrow does look more intimidating...but that's my opinion.

He had both, along with some shuriken.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-07-2009, 11:32 AM

The cool think with old movie splinter, he got a quiver as well

Newton Gimmick · 06-07-2009, 04:46 PM

As did the 2K3 Splinter.

Lord Nightwalker · 06-07-2009, 05:04 PM

You know, I was always happy to see the inclusion of the archery gear with Splinter. And that little stick/Walking staff, I always thought that it should be up graded to a "Zatoichi" Style sword.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-07-2009, 06:53 PM

I thought I remembered Splinter with a bow and arrow in TMNT Vol. 1 #12, but I checked and he doesn't. I don't think he ever did.

HissCommander · 06-07-2009, 07:19 PM

I always wondered about the weapons that came with some of the TMNT figures. For example, Rat Kings rat shooting crossbow and rat grapling hook. lol

Dark 5cythe · 06-07-2009, 11:17 PM

I think because its different enough from the turtle's weapons and the bow and arrow requires serious skill and mastery to use even semi effectivly. So it fits the the Master, would use an elegant weapon, instead of say an axe or a flail.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Pretty sure they can all use a bow and arrow if they have to. And we do see them using bows and arrows in TMNT Vol. 1 #12.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-08-2009, 06:53 AM

I think the bow have a bigger meaning to Splinter then just being a weapon,
but then again I don't think Playmates thought that much into it

*ToTheNines* · 06-11-2009, 03:45 PM

http://myteefinestuff.com/product_in...90e0b42a99aacc

COOL!

*sdp* · 06-26-2009, 10:47 PM

I really liked when he used the bow on the movie and even the NT mostly because of his action figure. I do think the bow should be his canon weapon. I mean his staff is too similar to donatello's bo.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-27-2009, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sdp

his staff is too similar to donatello's bo.

how can a walking staff be too similar to a Bo?

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06-07-2009, 11:32 AM	#8
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	The cool think with old movie splinter, he got a quiver as well __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

06-07-2009, 11:17 PM	#13
Dark 5cythe Thug Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern Cali! Posts: 97	I think because its different enough from the turtle's weapons and the bow and arrow requires serious skill and mastery to use even semi effectivly. So it fits the the Master, would use an elegant weapon, instead of say an axe or a flail. __________________

06-08-2009, 06:53 AM	#15
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I think the bow have a bigger meaning to Splinter then just being a weapon, but then again I don't think Playmates thought that much into it __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

06-06-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,049	Splinters Bow & Arrow? I know he busted it out in Secret of the Ooze, and then once in late season 3 of the NT. But what compells/compelled Playmates to almost always but a bow and arrow with Splinter toys? Perhaps he used it alot in issues of comics that I haven't read, but in the ones that I have I don't recall it. And I'm not complaining btw, I think it's cool. It's more bad-ass looking than his little cane.

06-06-2009, 11:53 AM	#2
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I don't really remember him using a bow and arrow in the comics. I only remember his action figure came with one. Maybe it's just because swords and staffs and daggers (sai) were already taken, and a bow and arrow was the next logical choice of a weapon. They couldn't have Splinter putting a cap in people, after all.

06-06-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	yeah i guess they figured it was the next best/common ninja weapon.. at least second to an axe that is, that wouldve been a little extreme for him haha.

06-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#4
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Probably stemmed from the need to give Splinter an accessory in the toyline.

06-07-2009, 04:46 PM	#9
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	As did the 2K3 Splinter.

06-07-2009, 05:04 PM	#10
Lord Nightwalker Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 697	You know, I was always happy to see the inclusion of the archery gear with Splinter. And that little stick/Walking staff, I always thought that it should be up graded to a "Zatoichi" Style sword.

06-07-2009, 06:53 PM	#11
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,244	I thought I remembered Splinter with a bow and arrow in TMNT Vol. 1 #12, but I checked and he doesn't. I don't think he ever did.

06-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#12
HissCommander Thug Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 63	I always wondered about the weapons that came with some of the TMNT figures. For example, Rat Kings rat shooting crossbow and rat grapling hook. lol __________________

06-07-2009, 11:21 PM	#14
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,244	Pretty sure they can all use a bow and arrow if they have to. And we do see them using bows and arrows in TMNT Vol. 1 #12.

06-11-2009, 03:45 PM	#16
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06-26-2009, 10:47 PM	#17
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,113	I really liked when he used the bow on the movie and even the NT mostly because of his action figure. I do think the bow should be his canon weapon. I mean his staff is too similar to donatello's bo. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server