The Mighty Mutanimals cartoon!

Hordak · 08-18-2009, 02:28 PM

In searching the net I found out they were going to do a Mutanimals toon series! I would have loved that! I found this info in an old thread:
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Back in 1992 the Mutanimals were being shopped around by Mirage as a spin-off of the turtles. Ruby-Spears showed some interest, so an animation bible was produced along with a style guide of all the characters, environs and vehicles by some Hollywood animator (I forget who). Plot synopses for the first season were completed, with the 13 episodes centered around the Mutanimals' efforts to combat an invasion by Maligna.

All the regular cast of the Mutanimals make the transition, although they were redesigned - streamlined you might say - to accommodate budgetary restrictions in the animation process.

Krang makes the jump from the TMNT universe to become the main villain and friend of Maligna. A host of villains both new and old are on board to help keep the Mutanimals on their toes.

Of note, you will be pleased to hear, the Mutanimals get a new member: Ninjara joins the group.

The Turtles guest star in the first 4 episodes.

In Episode 9 the Mutanimals go to Dimension X to meet Cudley the Cowlick.
I have seen pics of designs & sketches for characters online. Looks like a lot of TMNT Adventure charcters were going to be used. I would have loved to have seen the toys these would have helped to get made! It also showed Scum Bug was going to be used since he only had one ep. in TMNT. Does anyone have these pics to post on here or know anything else?

BoggleKng · 08-18-2009, 06:38 PM

I will be interested to see how and what, if anything, develops from this project..

Hordak · 08-18-2009, 10:01 PM

Yeah its to bad they decided not to do it back then. Would be cool if they tried it now! Hopefully someone can the pics I saw when I googled images of it & post them here! They were great!

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-19-2009, 07:41 AM

The problem is that some characters are on a different side in the 1987 cartoon than the Archie TMNT Adventures comics, and a different background story.

*ToTheNines* · 08-19-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by J 1982

The problem is that some characters are on a different side in the 1987 cartoon than the Archie TMNT Adventures comics, and a different background story.

Who says it would have to be 100 percent faithful to the comics? They coulda had LH switch sides, or just leave him out all together.

The one thing about this show that I'd really love to know is how much it would have changed the OT after it aired.

Hordak · 08-19-2009, 08:11 AM

I had seen pics they had drawn up for the show & Leatherhead looked more like the one in the comcis. Then bad guys made a new bad version of him called Netherhead I think is what I read.

*gobo* · 08-19-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

The one thing about this show that I'd really love to know is how much it would have changed the OT after it aired.

'Hardly' to 'not at all', I'd bet. Unless it was going to be done by Fred Wolf Films, I expect they wouldn't have paid any attention to it.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-20-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Who says it would have to be 100 percent faithful to the comics? They coulda had LH switch sides, or just leave him out all together.

The one thing about this show that I'd really love to know is how much it would have changed the OT after it aired.

Probably more environmental political themes.

08-18-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
Hordak Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 174	The Mighty Mutanimals cartoon! In searching the net I found out they were going to do a Mutanimals toon series! I would have loved that! I found this info in an old thread: Quote: Back in 1992 the Mutanimals were being shopped around by Mirage as a spin-off of the turtles. Ruby-Spears showed some interest, so an animation bible was produced along with a style guide of all the characters, environs and vehicles by some Hollywood animator (I forget who). Plot synopses for the first season were completed, with the 13 episodes centered around the Mutanimals' efforts to combat an invasion by Maligna. All the regular cast of the Mutanimals make the transition, although they were redesigned - streamlined you might say - to accommodate budgetary restrictions in the animation process. Krang makes the jump from the TMNT universe to become the main villain and friend of Maligna. A host of villains both new and old are on board to help keep the Mutanimals on their toes. Of note, you will be pleased to hear, the Mutanimals get a new member: Ninjara joins the group. The Turtles guest star in the first 4 episodes. In Episode 9 the Mutanimals go to Dimension X to meet Cudley the Cowlick. I have seen pics of designs & sketches for characters online. Looks like a lot of TMNT Adventure charcters were going to be used. I would have loved to have seen the toys these would have helped to get made! It also showed Scum Bug was going to be used since he only had one ep. in TMNT. Does anyone have these pics to post on here or know anything else?

08-18-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
BoggleKng Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 1,224	I will be interested to see how and what, if anything, develops from this project.. __________________ You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm? -Casey Jones, TMNT movie...

08-19-2009, 07:41 AM	#4
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,477	Problem The problem is that some characters are on a different side in the 1987 cartoon than the Archie TMNT Adventures comics, and a different background story.

08-18-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
Hordak Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 174	Yeah its to bad they decided not to do it back then. Would be cool if they tried it now! Hopefully someone can the pics I saw when I googled images of it & post them here! They were great!

08-19-2009, 08:11 AM	#6
Hordak Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 174	I had seen pics they had drawn up for the show & Leatherhead looked more like the one in the comcis. Then bad guys made a new bad version of him called Netherhead I think is what I read.