Ask PL Vol. 6

**Jester** · 02-10-2012, 09:09 PM

Peter laird has opened his blog up to questions yet again.

Anyone know if anyone has asked the basic "Why orange, blue, and purple?" yet?

*oldmanwinters* · 02-10-2012, 09:24 PM

I was really tempted to ask him if he might be interested in doing a Fan Commentary with us at some point!

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Originally Posted by Jester

Peter laird has opened his blog up to questions yet again.

Anyone know if anyone has asked the basic "Why orange, blue, and purple?" yet?

Heh... leave it to Andrew!

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6. In terms of the spinoff material, how were the different/rainbow colors of each individual TMNT's bandannas and garments selected? Maybe this is a Fred Wolf question, but I'm wondering if you have any insight. For example, did you or Kevin have any say in, "Raphael should retain the red bandanna," or was there ever any conversation in regard to the specific color choices?

*Powder* · 02-10-2012, 09:31 PM

I dunno why but I'm not seeing a comment box, how do I assk questions?

*oldmanwinters* · 02-10-2012, 09:36 PM

Wow, Stephan really didn't pull any punches with his question! I'm really interested to see how Peter responds!

**Jester** · 02-10-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I dunno why but I'm not seeing a comment box, how do I ask questions?

There's an "Add a Comment" link below the comments. Sadly, it won't let me use it at work

*Powder* · 02-10-2012, 09:49 PM

I had to update my browser in order for it to show. Could someone tell me if my questions appear below? I posted under the name Powder.

These were my questions, please let me know if they went through.

1. I know you've made note that the events of "Vol. 3" are not canon with the Mirage universe, which I suppose suggests you are/were not happy with everything that went on in the series. Why did you decide to start over from there rather than cap off the open ended plots? Given the things Tales vol. 2 did for Mirages timeline I feel that it may have been a good venue to sort of bring that era back into continuity.

2. Despite its historical status, what is/was your overall opinion of that series? The art, storylines, new characters, etc.

3. From time to time you would post content from your sketchbook, but I've not seen anything in some time. Are you still drawing at all these days?

4. Provided you still have the desire to work on art, would you ever consider taking commissions (not necessarily of the TMNT but anything in general)?

5. What was (in your opinion) the most absurd proposition that ever came to you regarding the TMNT? For example Kevin Eastman said many obscure products proposals were turned down, like Yarmukles, but I am curious if you declined anything strange other than merchandise (additional series', whether in comic form or animation, alternative media like stage shows, etc).

**Jester** · 02-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Last question I see is Stephan's.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-10-2012, 09:56 PM

Powder, you probably need to make sure you sign in properly to post. Even if you don't have a blog account and just post anonymously, you might need to type in the "I am not a robot" equivalent code in the comment box. I actually had to scroll down in the little mini-box to find it.

*Powder* · 02-10-2012, 09:59 PM

Clicking publish did nothing, but clicking preview THEN publish did the job. Strange. Curse you, internet.

**Jester** · 02-10-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Clicking publish did nothing, but clicking preview THEN publish did the job. Strange. Curse you, internet.

Indeed, I see it now.

FearlessLeader · 02-10-2012, 10:14 PM

You guys asked awesome questions! I can't wait to see the answers to some of these!

Stingray69 · 02-10-2012, 10:36 PM

Wow the turtles making the technadrome there lair. Haha that would of been messed up.

*CyberCubed* · 02-10-2012, 11:21 PM

Did anyone ask him what he saw of the scripts for The Forever War? Or anything of it?

*CyberCubed* · 02-11-2012, 10:11 AM

Hm, so PL DID take a look at the IDW series even though he originally said he wouldn't. I am not surprised he doesn't like the coloring of the comics though, and doesn't seem to be interested in the changes made.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-11-2012, 10:52 AM

Woot, chalk one up to Pete. The IDW comics are very overrated (and unnecersary), V4 was way better.

*Samhain* · 02-11-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The IDW comics are very overrated (and unnecersary), V4 was way better.

Could you please explain how they are ''unnecessary''? What, would you prefer no comics at all?

rufus · 02-11-2012, 11:12 AM

Has anyone with a Google Account having any trouble posting questions?

*ToTheNines* · 02-11-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

V4 was way better.

You know what, Zarius?

*CyberCubed* · 02-11-2012, 11:32 AM

The IDW comics are the ultimate reboot the comics needed, and once it gets more issues it'll probably be one of the best TMNT universes.

We finally have a TMNT comic with cohesive structure, something we NEVER had.

FearlessLeader · 02-11-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Woot, chalk one up to Pete. The IDW comics are very overrated (and unnecersary), V4 was way better.

I will be honest sometimes I have trouble decided if your opinions are honest or if you are just trying to antagonize everyone??

Either way, think what you will. The "unnecessary" piece of your comment just makes no sense to me at all *shrugs*

02-10-2012, 09:09 PM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Ask PL Vol. 6 Peter laird has opened his blog up to questions yet again. Anyone know if anyone has asked the basic "Why orange, blue, and purple?" yet? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-10-2012, 09:36 PM	#4
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,501	Wow, Stephan really didn't pull any punches with his question! I'm really interested to see how Peter responds! __________________ 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!

02-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#7
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Last question I see is Stephan's. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-10-2012, 09:56 PM	#8
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,501	Powder, you probably need to make sure you sign in properly to post. Even if you don't have a blog account and just post anonymously, you might need to type in the "I am not a robot" equivalent code in the comment box. I actually had to scroll down in the little mini-box to find it. __________________ 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!

02-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#11
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	You guys asked awesome questions! I can't wait to see the answers to some of these! __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

02-10-2012, 09:31 PM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I dunno why but I'm not seeing a comment box, how do I assk questions?

02-10-2012, 09:49 PM	#6
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I had to update my browser in order for it to show. Could someone tell me if my questions appear below? I posted under the name Powder. These were my questions, please let me know if they went through. 1. I know you've made note that the events of "Vol. 3" are not canon with the Mirage universe, which I suppose suggests you are/were not happy with everything that went on in the series. Why did you decide to start over from there rather than cap off the open ended plots? Given the things Tales vol. 2 did for Mirages timeline I feel that it may have been a good venue to sort of bring that era back into continuity. 2. Despite its historical status, what is/was your overall opinion of that series? The art, storylines, new characters, etc. 3. From time to time you would post content from your sketchbook, but I've not seen anything in some time. Are you still drawing at all these days? 4. Provided you still have the desire to work on art, would you ever consider taking commissions (not necessarily of the TMNT but anything in general)? 5. What was (in your opinion) the most absurd proposition that ever came to you regarding the TMNT? For example Kevin Eastman said many obscure products proposals were turned down, like Yarmukles, but I am curious if you declined anything strange other than merchandise (additional series', whether in comic form or animation, alternative media like stage shows, etc).

02-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#9
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Clicking publish did nothing, but clicking preview THEN publish did the job. Strange. Curse you, internet.

02-10-2012, 10:36 PM	#12
Stingray69 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 916	Wow the turtles making the technadrome there lair. Haha that would of been messed up.

02-10-2012, 11:21 PM	#13
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Did anyone ask him what he saw of the scripts for The Forever War? Or anything of it?

02-11-2012, 10:11 AM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Hm, so PL DID take a look at the IDW series even though he originally said he wouldn't. I am not surprised he doesn't like the coloring of the comics though, and doesn't seem to be interested in the changes made.

02-11-2012, 10:52 AM	#15
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,492	Woot, chalk one up to Pete. The IDW comics are very overrated (and unnecersary), V4 was way better. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

02-11-2012, 11:12 AM	#17
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02-11-2012, 11:32 AM	#19
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	The IDW comics are the ultimate reboot the comics needed, and once it gets more issues it'll probably be one of the best TMNT universes. We finally have a TMNT comic with cohesive structure, something we NEVER had.