favorite April

*mysterycolor* · 06-02-2011, 01:46 PM

just wondering which April (likeness of April) is your favorite? cartoon-movie-action figure- whatever

A little *too* Raph · 06-02-2011, 01:48 PM

I'd have to go with a tie between Movie I April and 2K3 April

*Powder* · 06-02-2011, 02:04 PM

I gotta go with OT April, 100% all the way.

RiseAbove873 · 06-02-2011, 02:15 PM

My favorite would be the original cartoon April. I love how she was a news reporter. Makes a lot more sense.

FearlessLeader · 06-02-2011, 02:36 PM

Mine is a tie between movie 1 April and Mirage April

*mysterycolor* · 06-02-2011, 02:44 PM

it has to be secret of the ooze april for me... love me some paige turco

*plastroncafe* · 06-02-2011, 02:48 PM

My favorite April is the one from Mirage Vol 1 #11.
It's one of the few times she's actually a well rounded character.

Close on her heels is Judith Hoag in the first movie.

*Revan* · 06-02-2011, 03:19 PM

YAY. Another excuse for this

4kids April is definitely my favorite. She encompasses all that is good in a character such as hers. She is strong, kind, and smart. I think, all things considered, she is the most complete version of the character

~~ABrown~~ · 06-02-2011, 03:26 PM

This is tough. I loved Sarah Michelle Gellar's April in the TMNT movie. And April in the original cartoon will always be "classic April" to me. But I think I'm gonna have to go with Veronica Taylor's 2003 cartoon April as my favorite.

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Originally Posted by mysterycolor

it has to be secret of the ooze april for me... love me some paige turco

And let's not forget the time that she appeared in Stuff Magazine

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http://fcbahistory.pbworks.com/f/128...0Turco%201.jpg

*Koi* · 06-02-2011, 03:32 PM

OT April is my favourite.

*Powder* · 06-02-2011, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABrown

And let's not forget the time that she appeared in Stuff Magazine

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http://fcbahistory.pbworks.com/f/128...0Turco%201.jpg

...Definitely not gonna forget that. *Drools*

*mysterycolor* · 06-02-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

And let's not forget the time that she appeared in Stuff Magazine

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http://fcbahistory.pbworks.com/f/128...0Turco%201.jpg

...Definitely not gonna forget that. *Drools*[/QUOTE]
impossible to forget

*Icebot* · 06-02-2011, 04:14 PM

Mine is April from the 4kids cartoon.

*Redeemer* · 06-02-2011, 04:44 PM

I am going to have to go with 2k3 April, jst edgeing out first movie April.
I think OT April is still be the standard, my only gripe with OT April is that she was to generic, she lacked character depth, but thats bc it was a kids show for the most part

*oldmanwinters* · 06-02-2011, 04:46 PM

Here's a similar thread that has been active fairly recently:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30821

Before this thread turns into a ludicrous mess of arguing and awkward photos, I figured I'd state my take.

A lot of people think of Fred Wolf April O'Neil as the stereotypical damsel-in-distress who had to be saved "at least once a day." In fact, April wasn't all that helpless in the Original Toon, she just got in over her head far too often (as recently recognized by the Nostalgia Critic). Any human being wouldn't be much of a match against an army of androids, two muscle bound mutant punks, and a well armed ninja crimelord packing Dimension X technology. She also gets an undeservedly bad rap as being helpless and cowardly. While it's true that she may have often become a damsel-in-distress, it was usually because she always threw caution to the wind and got in over her head trying to get a story. The fact that the turtles always bailed her out probably gave her more confidence to keep taking foolish risks. Once she became close with the turtles, bad guys started to target her directly just to get at the TMNT. She really was a Lois Lane clone in that regard.

Also, OT April had a number of hidden talents, the most notable of which were her phenomenal driving skills!

I think the Archie Comics have probably done the best job with April's character development so far, making her a multi-dimensional character and a competent physical thread but doing it gradually (despite her weird supernatural backstory that was cited as an explanation for her quick progress in the martial arts). Given the choice between fighter & supporting character though, I'd prefer the Old Toon version over the "Lara Croft" portrayal seen in the Imagi flim. I like the idea that a person doesn't have to be a fighter in order to fight evil and help save the day.

*mysterycolor* · 06-02-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Before this thread turns into a ludicrous mess of arguing and awkward photos, I figured I'd state my take.

it is a bummer that you think it would turn into a big argument

I was just hoping to discuss how the various aprils rocked!

*tone-master21* · 06-02-2011, 05:26 PM

I like OT April the best.

*Jephael* · 06-04-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysterycolor

it has to be secret of the ooze april for me... love me some paige turco

I second that dude!

*PizzaPower* · 06-04-2011, 10:32 PM

i like the naked one.

*ssjup81* · 06-04-2011, 11:44 PM

For me, I can only go by the Aprils in the films, OT April, Mirage April, and Archie April. Movie 3 is a blur for me...since I've blocked the movie out. My cousin and I pretend movie 3 never existed

Movie 1 April I liked, since she had a, "I'm going to try to fight, even if I do fail!" Movie 2 April was okay too. TMNT April, alright, but found her a little bit boring, or maybe it's just because of her role in that film that bored me, along with Casey.

OT April I didn't fully mind, and liked how she'd do almost anything for a good story. Brave and definitely would try to defend herself if she could, just was way too ambitious (Slytherin =P) and always ended up being in over her head. I still don't view her as being a damsel in distress, though. Sometimes it's not even her fault that she gets abducted or "kidnapped". Wrong place at the wrong time. I also liked the fact that her character did eventually mature to the point of knowing her limitations and not putting herself in danger for the sake of a story in the later episodes (Red Sky arc).

Mirage April was okay in the early issues, but just grew boring after a while as a character in general. Casey and the Turtles were way more interesting to read about.

Archie April I really did like, I suppose, in comparison to the others. I like how she gradually learned self-defense and martial arts. I also like the story with that boyfriend of hers. That was pretty interesting. The only gripe I had with her, just like with Splinter, was the character design. Man I couldn't stand it. She looked more like a Disney princess than what my view of April is.

So, guess Archie April wins this for me followed by movie 1 and 2 April and then OT April and then Mirage April and then TMNT April.

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Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	I am going to have to go with 2k3 April, jst edgeing out first movie April. I think OT April is still be the standard, my only gripe with OT April is that she was to generic, she lacked character depth, but thats bc it was a kids show for the most part __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

06-02-2011, 01:46 PM	#1
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	favorite April just wondering which April (likeness of April) is your favorite? cartoon-movie-action figure- whatever __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

06-02-2011, 02:04 PM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,954	I gotta go with OT April, 100% all the way.

06-02-2011, 02:15 PM	#4
RiseAbove873 Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 182	My favorite would be the original cartoon April. I love how she was a news reporter. Makes a lot more sense.

06-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#10
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	OT April is my favourite.

06-02-2011, 04:14 PM	#13
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	Mine is April from the 4kids cartoon.

06-02-2011, 04:46 PM	#15
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,497	Here's a similar thread that has been active fairly recently: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30821 Before this thread turns into a ludicrous mess of arguing and awkward photos, I figured I'd state my take. A lot of people think of Fred Wolf April O'Neil as the stereotypical damsel-in-distress who had to be saved "at least once a day." In fact, April wasn't all that helpless in the Original Toon, she just got in over her head far too often (as recently recognized by the Nostalgia Critic). Any human being wouldn't be much of a match against an army of androids, two muscle bound mutant punks, and a well armed ninja crimelord packing Dimension X technology. She also gets an undeservedly bad rap as being helpless and cowardly. While it's true that she may have often become a damsel-in-distress, it was usually because she always threw caution to the wind and got in over her head trying to get a story. The fact that the turtles always bailed her out probably gave her more confidence to keep taking foolish risks. Once she became close with the turtles, bad guys started to target her directly just to get at the TMNT. She really was a Lois Lane clone in that regard. Also, OT April had a number of hidden talents, the most notable of which were her phenomenal driving skills! I think the Archie Comics have probably done the best job with April's character development so far, making her a multi-dimensional character and a competent physical thread but doing it gradually (despite her weird supernatural backstory that was cited as an explanation for her quick progress in the martial arts). Given the choice between fighter & supporting character though, I'd prefer the Old Toon version over the "Lara Croft" portrayal seen in the Imagi flim. I like the idea that a person doesn't have to be a fighter in order to fight evil and help save the day. __________________ 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!

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tone-master21 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,152	I like OT April the best. __________________

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06-04-2011, 11:44 PM	#20
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	For me, I can only go by the Aprils in the films, OT April, Mirage April, and Archie April. Movie 3 is a blur for me...since I've blocked the movie out. My cousin and I pretend movie 3 never existed Movie 1 April I liked, since she had a, "I'm going to try to fight, even if I do fail!" Movie 2 April was okay too. TMNT April, alright, but found her a little bit boring, or maybe it's just because of her role in that film that bored me, along with Casey. OT April I didn't fully mind, and liked how she'd do almost anything for a good story. Brave and definitely would try to defend herself if she could, just was way too ambitious (Slytherin =P) and always ended up being in over her head. I still don't view her as being a damsel in distress, though. Sometimes it's not even her fault that she gets abducted or "kidnapped". Wrong place at the wrong time. I also liked the fact that her character did eventually mature to the point of knowing her limitations and not putting herself in danger for the sake of a story in the later episodes (Red Sky arc). Mirage April was okay in the early issues, but just grew boring after a while as a character in general. Casey and the Turtles were way more interesting to read about. Archie April I really did like, I suppose, in comparison to the others. I like how she gradually learned self-defense and martial arts. I also like the story with that boyfriend of hers. That was pretty interesting. The only gripe I had with her, just like with Splinter, was the character design. Man I couldn't stand it. She looked more like a Disney princess than what my view of April is. So, guess Archie April wins this for me followed by movie 1 and 2 April and then OT April and then Mirage April and then TMNT April.