Splinter's Appearances

*Donnie* · 02-24-2011, 10:07 AM

I have nothing against Splinter in the slightest, he's great and without him the Turtles would be guideless in many of their actions (not to mention they wouldn't be Ninja...)

That being said (and I almost feel *bad* saying this), did anybody ever pout a little when you found out Splinter was going along with the Turtles to fight or confront Shredder? I mean, I know it's really Splinter's battle in a way, but it's a given when he comes along that he'll either a) defeat Shredder himself or b) get hurt in the process thus distracting the Turtles.

I don't know, I'm a stickler for the Turtles defeating Shredder on their own, like in the first issue.

NameGoesHere1066 · 02-24-2011, 04:08 PM

um, no! Whenever Splinter would join in to go to battle I was always stoked.Splinter coming along almost always garenteed an epic showdown. That rat was for the most part awsome as hell.

**Machias Banshee** · 02-24-2011, 07:07 PM

Any Splinter appearance is a GOOD appearance..

*Donnie* · 02-24-2011, 08:55 PM

Of course of course! I love the rat too! I just preferred when the TMNT took care of business for themselves...*hides head in shame*

**Machias Banshee** · 02-24-2011, 09:14 PM

No hiding in shame..

A lot of people like Splinter going off and doing old people kinda stuff, and letting the boys keep the limelight..

Lynn · 02-25-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnyTMNT

I have nothing against Splinter in the slightest, he's great and without him the Turtles would be guideless in many of their actions (not to mention they wouldn't be Ninja...)

That being said (and I almost feel *bad* saying this), did anybody ever pout a little when you found out Splinter was going along with the Turtles to fight or confront Shredder? I mean, I know it's really Splinter's battle in a way, but it's a given when he comes along that he'll either a) defeat Shredder himself or b) get hurt in the process thus distracting the Turtles.

I don't know, I'm a stickler for the Turtles defeating Shredder on their own, like in the first issue.

I agree with you in a way. But in a sense, it was also the Turtles' battle.

*Turo602* · 02-25-2011, 09:57 AM

That dirty old rat is awesome!!! Who doesn't like him? He always knew how to kick ass!

Man, I just want to pet him.

He looks like my dog in Secret of the Ooze.

*Donnie* · 02-25-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

No hiding in shame..

A lot of people like Splinter going off and doing old people kinda stuff, and letting the boys keep the limelight..

Thank you!

Lynn, this is true, it was also their battle.

*Master Splinter* · 02-25-2011, 10:49 AM

How dare you! I am the greatest ninja of all time, to discredit me is a great dishonor to my family!

J/K.. In all fairness I enjoy it when Splinter comes out to fight, lets me know that just because you are a teenager and think you know everything your master/father/mentor can still show you a thing or two...

-ms

*BubblyShell22* · 02-25-2011, 11:29 AM

I always loved it when Splinter would join in the fight in the 2K3 series. He would always lend advice to his sons and be there for them in times of need. Plus, his fight scenes were always kick a**.

*Sage Ninja* · 02-25-2011, 11:39 AM

you don't have to censor "ass"

2k3 Splinter was the best Splinter ever. I loved when he joined in. Too bad OT Splinter didn't join in on the battles more often too.

FearlessLeader · 02-25-2011, 12:44 PM

At least in 2k3 I really liked when Splinter came along, because you instantly knew the fight was going to be epic if he was there.

Also I re-watched Return to New York Part 2 the other night and this has to be one of my favorite Splinter lines in the whole series.

Splinter: "There is no turning back now, but no matter what happens today, I have never been more proud of you all. My ninja... my sons."

*Scandia* · 02-26-2011, 06:18 PM

Nothing wrong with Splinter fighting alongside the Turtles. He taught them what they know. He's very good.

**Jester** · 02-26-2011, 06:29 PM

I think having Splinter along for the ride let you know the stakes were high. It's like in the Justice League cartoon, you know the battle is epic when you have to have all 6 of the JLAers suit up. I had Return to New York on the other day too, and Splinter's addition to the fray made it just...more...what's the word...awesome.

*Donnie* · 02-27-2011, 12:35 AM

Aw man! With the whole Drome against me, I may just have to re-watch the episodes with a different mind set and see what happens.

*Powder* · 02-27-2011, 12:56 AM

I enjoyed his appearances too, more specifically in the OT. I would've liked it if he had a more active role in the movies, too.

*Eiko* · 02-27-2011, 01:38 AM

It would be cool if Splinter got a bigger role in the new Turtles film.

*ToTheNines* · 02-27-2011, 06:15 AM

I personally loved Splinter's appearances in the big showdowns, but the thread starter brings up a good point when looking at it from a certain angle. Splinter goes to pretty much all the big Shredder battles, it never seems worn out just because he doesn't do a whole heck of a lot in between them, but still.

And did any one else sh*t their pants when Splinter was badassing it up with his bow and arrow in Exodus?

02-24-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Splinter's Appearances I have nothing against Splinter in the slightest, he's great and without him the Turtles would be guideless in many of their actions (not to mention they wouldn't be Ninja...) That being said (and I almost feel bad saying this), did anybody ever pout a little when you found out Splinter was going along with the Turtles to fight or confront Shredder? I mean, I know it's really Splinter's battle in a way, but it's a given when he comes along that he'll either a) defeat Shredder himself or b) get hurt in the process thus distracting the Turtles. I don't know, I'm a stickler for the Turtles defeating Shredder on their own, like in the first issue.

02-24-2011, 04:08 PM	#2
NameGoesHere1066 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at home LOL Posts: 957	um, no! Whenever Splinter would join in to go to battle I was always stoked.Splinter coming along almost always garenteed an epic showdown. That rat was for the most part awsome as hell. __________________ ]

02-25-2011, 09:57 AM	#7
Turo602 The King of Kings Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,931	That dirty old rat is awesome!!! Who doesn't like him? He always knew how to kick ass! Man, I just want to pet him. He looks like my dog in Secret of the Ooze. __________________

02-25-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	How dare you! I am the greatest ninja of all time, to discredit me is a great dishonor to my family! J/K.. In all fairness I enjoy it when Splinter comes out to fight, lets me know that just because you are a teenager and think you know everything your master/father/mentor can still show you a thing or two... -ms __________________ Last edited by Master Splinter; 02-25-2011 at 10:53 AM. Reason: these pretzels are making me thirsty

02-25-2011, 11:29 AM	#10
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I always loved it when Splinter would join in the fight in the 2K3 series. He would always lend advice to his sons and be there for them in times of need. Plus, his fight scenes were always kick a. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner aholiness."-Mr. Anderson.

02-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Any Splinter appearance is a GOOD appearance..

02-24-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Of course of course! I love the rat too! I just preferred when the TMNT took care of business for themselves...hides head in shame

02-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#5
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	No hiding in shame.. A lot of people like Splinter going off and doing old people kinda stuff, and letting the boys keep the limelight..

02-25-2011, 11:39 AM	#11
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	you don't have to censor "ass" 2k3 Splinter was the best Splinter ever. I loved when he joined in. Too bad OT Splinter didn't join in on the battles more often too. __________________ Cassandra: You won't fight me, but will you fight--for him! Cassandra's Revenge ~Tangled the Series ________________________________ http://frankviola.org/2012/01/30/godsviewofawoman/ _______________________________ http://nox-artemis.tumblr.com/post/4...k-and-feminism

02-25-2011, 12:44 PM	#12
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	At least in 2k3 I really liked when Splinter came along, because you instantly knew the fight was going to be epic if he was there. Also I re-watched Return to New York Part 2 the other night and this has to be one of my favorite Splinter lines in the whole series. Splinter: "There is no turning back now, but no matter what happens today, I have never been more proud of you all. My ninja... my sons." __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

02-26-2011, 06:18 PM	#13
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Nothing wrong with Splinter fighting alongside the Turtles. He taught them what they know. He's very good. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

02-26-2011, 06:29 PM	#14
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,297	I think having Splinter along for the ride let you know the stakes were high. It's like in the Justice League cartoon, you know the battle is epic when you have to have all 6 of the JLAers suit up. I had Return to New York on the other day too, and Splinter's addition to the fray made it just...more...what's the word...awesome. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-27-2011, 12:35 AM	#15
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Aw man! With the whole Drome against me, I may just have to re-watch the episodes with a different mind set and see what happens.

02-27-2011, 12:56 AM	#16
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I enjoyed his appearances too, more specifically in the OT. I would've liked it if he had a more active role in the movies, too.

02-27-2011, 01:38 AM	#17
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	It would be cool if Splinter got a bigger role in the new Turtles film. __________________

02-27-2011, 06:15 AM	#18
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,241	I personally loved Splinter's appearances in the big showdowns, but the thread starter brings up a good point when looking at it from a certain angle. Splinter goes to pretty much all the big Shredder battles, it never seems worn out just because he doesn't do a whole heck of a lot in between them, but still. And did any one else sh*t their pants when Splinter was badassing it up with his bow and arrow in Exodus?