The 25 Greatest Moments in TMNT History (article by me)

*DrSpengler* · 12-30-2009, 06:41 PM

The 25 Greatest Moments in TMNT History

The guys at the Transformers Archive did a similar article involving their 25 favorite moments in Transformers history, so I thought I'd do my own version with the Ninja Turtles.

I tried to include a little something from every version: the various comics, the cartoons and the movies. The comics being my favorite aspect of the franchise garnered the most numbers, of course.

Its a heckuva a read, mind you, so it's no skimpy "list". Spent my entie day off from work on it, totaling about 8 hours and 17 Word pages.

Anyhow, I thought I'd share.

*oldmanwinters* · 12-30-2009, 07:03 PM

Great concept, man!

EDIT: Wow, you really put some work into this!

Some of your top 10 surprises me. But it looks like a very enjoyable read.

*CyberCubed* · 12-30-2009, 07:17 PM

Very nice list. I feel in your descriptions you're a bit too critical and harsh about some aspects of the franchise, but I appreciate the, "I recognize these flaws in a franchise I love," rather than giving everything blind praise.

The most shocking thing the old toon did was definitely Shredder blowing up the Channel 6 building. After 7 seasons it was practically an icon of the show, and to see it destroyed and *not* have it magically re-appear in the next episode was something shocking. I think I was only 11 or something back when Season 8 was airing, and even then it was a shock to me.

**Machias Banshee** · 12-30-2009, 07:50 PM

This was a Fantastic read... I'd definitely recommend everyone to take a look.

Navin Johnson · 12-30-2009, 07:53 PM

Excellent, I really enjoyed reading that. Thanks

*Ninjinister* · 12-30-2009, 08:00 PM

I am really impressed with this. Not one of these moments, would I shelf from the list. Sure, I might have put them in a bit of a different order, but they all belong here.

The only major thing I would have had differently, was placed Raph punching Hitler somewhere on the list.

*DrSpengler* · 12-30-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

The only major thing I would have had differently, was placed Raph punching Hitler somewhere on the list.

Oh dammit, I knew I forgot something.

**Venom** · 12-30-2009, 08:45 PM

Damn you, good sir, for being an amusing and great writer. I

'd,

'd, shouted "WTF!" and threw my mouse across the room, but overall I enjoyed your piece.

Great job!

On a small side note: veneer, quirk, and wacky.

That is all.

Dejablue · 12-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Massive brownie points for including the Raph vs Leo fight from the 4th film. And when Klunk died I think i got really teary eyed. Or maybe I cried >.> Things that just kill me. Children dying and animals dying. Gets me every time.

nomekop · 12-31-2009, 04:26 AM

Great job!

That was really enjoyable to read

*Powder* · 12-31-2009, 05:31 AM

That was great! Lots of laughs, & lots of near tear moments with the sad memories that come with certain stories.

*plastroncafe* · 12-31-2009, 08:54 AM

I'm running out the door to catch a bus, so I haven't given your article the full read through that it so very clearly deserves. BUT! I did want to post in with HUGE kudos for the section headings alone.

You Sir, are a freakin' riot.

*DrSpengler* · 12-31-2009, 09:14 AM

Normally I wouldn't spend 8 hours writing an article in one day, but the Shell-ebration ends tomorrow, so I was under a time crunch.

I'm glad you guys enjoyed it!

*Oculus Orbus* · 12-31-2009, 10:18 AM

DrSpengler, THANK YOU so much. I might not completely agree with your selection, but it was beautiful to read. This franchise is so lucky to have people like you in the fandom.

*Luzmagica* · 12-31-2009, 10:29 AM

Awesome nice cool work!!! Thanks a lot for share!!! I enjoy reading this work....Recommended!!

Godzilla · 12-31-2009, 10:34 AM

Very good article.

Hell, I might even print it out just so I can re-read it from time to time.

Yes, I enjoyed it that much.

The Big Bad · 12-31-2009, 01:53 PM

I'm not usually one for Top X lists, but this one is really darn good. Can't say I disagree with anything on the list, at least when it comes to the moments I know of. Superlative job, Dr. Spengler.

Gyt Kaliba · 12-31-2009, 02:55 PM

Holy crap! That thing is long. xD

I'll have to save it to read later, but I'm sure it's gonna be awesome just lookin at the thing. Again - Holy. CRAP. Great work Doc.

*ToTheNines* · 12-31-2009, 04:15 PM

Sweet article. I can't disagree with any selections because I can't imagine making a top 25 like that lol.... Except I was expecting at least one moment from the old Konami games. Then again, nothing you picked really deserves to be bumped by a boss fight or somthing from a beat-em-up.

Gyt Kaliba · 12-31-2009, 04:36 PM

And I just finished reading it, and I must say that you have single-handily made me want to read the comics (not just the Mirage ones either) even more than I already did. That, is a feat that I didn't think possible. I'd take my hat off to you but I don't wear hats.

I hope you do other articles, be they TMNT related or not, this dedicated in the future. They're sure to be great reads.

12-30-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	The 25 Greatest Moments in TMNT History (article by me) The 25 Greatest Moments in TMNT History The guys at the Transformers Archive did a similar article involving their 25 favorite moments in Transformers history, so I thought I'd do my own version with the Ninja Turtles. I tried to include a little something from every version: the various comics, the cartoons and the movies. The comics being my favorite aspect of the franchise garnered the most numbers, of course. Its a heckuva a read, mind you, so it's no skimpy "list". Spent my entie day off from work on it, totaling about 8 hours and 17 Word pages. Anyhow, I thought I'd share.

12-30-2009, 07:03 PM	#2
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,444	Great concept, man! EDIT: Wow, you really put some work into this! Some of your top 10 surprises me. But it looks like a very enjoyable read. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

12-30-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
Navin Johnson Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 544	Excellent, I really enjoyed reading that. Thanks __________________ Lord loves a workin' man

12-30-2009, 08:00 PM	#6
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,347	I am really impressed with this. Not one of these moments, would I shelf from the list. Sure, I might have put them in a bit of a different order, but they all belong here. The only major thing I would have had differently, was placed Raph punching Hitler somewhere on the list. __________________

12-30-2009, 09:04 PM	#9
Dejablue Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the USA Posts: 637	Massive brownie points for including the Raph vs Leo fight from the 4th film. And when Klunk died I think i got really teary eyed. Or maybe I cried >.> Things that just kill me. Children dying and animals dying. Gets me every time. __________________ ^^^^ SHELLHEADS Inc.- A TMNT Discord! Last edited by Dejablue; 12-30-2009 at 09:41 PM.

12-30-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,695	Very nice list. I feel in your descriptions you're a bit too critical and harsh about some aspects of the franchise, but I appreciate the, "I recognize these flaws in a franchise I love," rather than giving everything blind praise. The most shocking thing the old toon did was definitely Shredder blowing up the Channel 6 building. After 7 seasons it was practically an icon of the show, and to see it destroyed and not have it magically re-appear in the next episode was something shocking. I think I was only 11 or something back when Season 8 was airing, and even then it was a shock to me.

12-30-2009, 07:50 PM	#4
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	This was a Fantastic read... I'd definitely recommend everyone to take a look.

12-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,635	Damn you, good sir, for being an amusing and great writer. I 'd, 'd, shouted "WTF!" and threw my mouse across the room, but overall I enjoyed your piece. Great job! On a small side note: veneer, quirk, and wacky. That is all.

12-31-2009, 04:26 AM	#10
nomekop Thug Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 81	Great job! That was really enjoyable to read __________________

12-31-2009, 05:31 AM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	That was great! Lots of laughs, & lots of near tear moments with the sad memories that come with certain stories.

12-31-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Normally I wouldn't spend 8 hours writing an article in one day, but the Shell-ebration ends tomorrow, so I was under a time crunch. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it!

12-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#14
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	DrSpengler, THANK YOU so much. I might not completely agree with your selection, but it was beautiful to read. This franchise is so lucky to have people like you in the fandom.

12-31-2009, 10:29 AM	#15
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	Awesome nice cool work!!! Thanks a lot for share!!! I enjoy reading this work....Recommended!! __________________

12-31-2009, 10:34 AM	#16
Godzilla Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 235	Very good article. Hell, I might even print it out just so I can re-read it from time to time. Yes, I enjoyed it that much.

12-31-2009, 01:53 PM	#17
The Big Bad Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 653	I'm not usually one for Top X lists, but this one is really darn good. Can't say I disagree with anything on the list, at least when it comes to the moments I know of. Superlative job, Dr. Spengler.

12-31-2009, 02:55 PM	#18
Gyt Kaliba Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 770	Holy crap! That thing is long. xD I'll have to save it to read later, but I'm sure it's gonna be awesome just lookin at the thing. Again - Holy. CRAP. Great work Doc. __________________ My FanFiction

12-31-2009, 04:15 PM	#19
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,049	Sweet article. I can't disagree with any selections because I can't imagine making a top 25 like that lol.... Except I was expecting at least one moment from the old Konami games. Then again, nothing you picked really deserves to be bumped by a boss fight or somthing from a beat-em-up.

12-31-2009, 04:36 PM	#20
Gyt Kaliba Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 770	And I just finished reading it, and I must say that you have single-handily made me want to read the comics (not just the Mirage ones either) even more than I already did. That, is a feat that I didn't think possible. I'd take my hat off to you but I don't wear hats. I hope you do other articles, be they TMNT related or not, this dedicated in the future. They're sure to be great reads. __________________ My FanFiction