Why Metalhead?

*CyberCubed* · 07-04-2012, 10:23 PM

Why do you think the writers of the Nick show decided to bring back Metalhead? I wonder if they looked at the roster for Turtles in Time and are planning on reviving most of those characters.

It kinda bothered me how the 4kids cartoon had "The Evil Turtlebot," and just made it another robot turtle because PL simply didn't want any old characters to return even if it was a robot turtle.

**Jester** · 07-04-2012, 10:28 PM

To be fair, Metalhead the member of the Justice Force existed in that universe, so the name was taken...

*CyberCubed* · 07-04-2012, 10:34 PM

I still doubt Metalhead would have been used if his name was different though. PL really made sure no Fred Wolf/Playmates character showed up in 4kids until Turtles Forever.

*Donnie* · 07-04-2012, 11:51 PM

I never gave Metalhead much thought as a child save for the fact that he had a cool figure. However, given everything we have seen from the Nick show (or to even judge exclusively by the trailer alone) Metalhead seems like a perfect addition to this new take on Turtles.

I'm pretty excited to see how Donatello creates him, and why he does it in the first place.

*pannoni1* · 07-05-2012, 09:36 AM

No problem for me; its just another recurring character back in action! From what it seems, it looks like this incarnation will be heavily Fred Wolf-influenced. I would like to see Metalhead though use more weapons though.

FoxZerro · 07-05-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why do you think the writers of the Nick show decided to bring back Metalhead? I wonder if they looked at the roster for Turtles in Time and are planning on reviving most of those characters.

I would love this, except for Cement Man, he can stay dead.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-05-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FoxZerro

I would love this, except for Cement Man, he can stay dead.

I hated making Metalhead a boss because he was rewired to be a good guy...and a maid. Chrome Dome would have been more of an appropriate choice IMHO. When I think of robots Metalhead and Chrome Dome come to my mind long before Fugitoid or Rex-1,etc. would. I liked the Metalhead character despite just the two appearances and a toy. It does seem random to have this character revived instead of others though. I hope it means we get other little used characters to show up. I have always found the '87 series characters more interesting than Mirage's pool of characters.

*CyberCubed* · 07-05-2012, 12:01 PM

Metalhead was a villain first so that's what people remember him as.

Logan · 07-05-2012, 12:26 PM

You're all wrong! Mecha Turtle would be best.

*Xav* · 07-05-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pannoni1

From what it seems, it looks like this incarnation will be heavily Fred Wolf-influenced.

As opposed to what? The video game? It's pretty much the same character.

Newton Gimmick · 07-06-2012, 04:40 AM

Because it's a robot version of the Turtles. That kind of crap is an instant sell on most people.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 07-06-2012, 06:01 AM

i'm excited for metalhead. the sculpt for the new figure looks amazing and i plan on getting it. other than the turtles, it will be the only figure i'll purchase. i dont care much for the other figure sculpts that they've shown thus far.

METALHEAD · 07-09-2012, 02:54 PM

becuase metalhead is awesome! i hope his toy has pinkish- eye-light piping!

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-09-2012, 05:17 PM

because donnie is lonely.

*Drose18* · 07-09-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

Because it's a robot version of the Turtles. That kind of crap is an instant sell on most people.

Not to mention anything unoriginal is awesome!

Spoiler:

FoxZerro · 07-17-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

I hated making Metalhead a boss because he was rewired to be a good guy...and a maid.

Well the game does heavily rely on Time Travel as part of its Plot... Way I see it Shredder went back in time and plucked up Evil Metalhead and used him against the Turtles.

See that way its nice foreshadowing to the whole Time Travel aspect. You're going around singing your Alleycat Blues and suddenly *BAM* Metalhead shows up and is all "I'm gonna mangle you Green Slimeballs!" and your like what but Metalhead is a good guy. WHAT IS GOING ON?!?

Then after you've gone Sewer Surfin' and fought the Pizza Mutants (again a villian from the past reborn) you finally understand that Shredder has gained control over Time itself and that is why the Past returns...

*Zany Orange Dude* · 07-17-2012, 12:00 PM

Metalhead looks epic and simply is epic! That's why!

**Jester** · 07-17-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxZerro

Well the game does heavily rely on Time Travel as part of its Plot... Way I see it Shredder went back in time and plucked up Evil Metalhead and used him against the Turtles.

See that way its nice foreshadowing to the whole Time Travel aspect. You're going around singing your Alleycat Blues and suddenly *BAM* Metalhead shows up and is all "I'm gonna mangle you Green Slimeballs!" and your like what but Metalhead is a good guy. WHAT IS GOING ON?!?

Then after you've gone Sewer Surfin' and fought the Pizza Mutants (again a villian from the past reborn) you finally understand that Shredder has gained control over Time itself and that is why the Past returns...

Not a bad theory. I kinda like it actually...

*Xav* · 07-17-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie DBERG

Not to mention anything unoriginal is awesome!

Spoiler:

Metalhead was intruded four years before Metal Sonic.

*Mr.Turtle* · 07-17-2012, 12:44 PM

maybe they want to make a new game with him.

07-04-2012, 10:23 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,764	Why Metalhead? Why do you think the writers of the Nick show decided to bring back Metalhead? I wonder if they looked at the roster for Turtles in Time and are planning on reviving most of those characters. It kinda bothered me how the 4kids cartoon had "The Evil Turtlebot," and just made it another robot turtle because PL simply didn't want any old characters to return even if it was a robot turtle.

07-04-2012, 10:28 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	To be fair, Metalhead the member of the Justice Force existed in that universe, so the name was taken... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

07-05-2012, 09:36 AM	#5
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07-06-2012, 06:01 AM	#12
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i'm excited for metalhead. the sculpt for the new figure looks amazing and i plan on getting it. other than the turtles, it will be the only figure i'll purchase. i dont care much for the other figure sculpts that they've shown thus far. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

07-04-2012, 10:34 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,764	I still doubt Metalhead would have been used if his name was different though. PL really made sure no Fred Wolf/Playmates character showed up in 4kids until Turtles Forever.

07-04-2012, 11:51 PM	#4
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	I never gave Metalhead much thought as a child save for the fact that he had a cool figure. However, given everything we have seen from the Nick show (or to even judge exclusively by the trailer alone) Metalhead seems like a perfect addition to this new take on Turtles. I'm pretty excited to see how Donatello creates him, and why he does it in the first place.

07-05-2012, 12:01 PM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,764	Metalhead was a villain first so that's what people remember him as.

07-06-2012, 04:40 AM	#11
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	Because it's a robot version of the Turtles. That kind of crap is an instant sell on most people.

07-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#13
METALHEAD Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san benito texas Posts: 734	becuase metalhead is awesome! i hope his toy has pinkish- eye-light piping! __________________ i ship it.

07-09-2012, 05:17 PM	#14
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	because donnie is lonely. __________________

07-17-2012, 12:00 PM	#17
Zany Orange Dude The Little Nerdy Teacher Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my desk reading comics and writing lesson plans Posts: 2,292	Metalhead looks epic and simply is epic! That's why! __________________

07-17-2012, 12:44 PM	#20
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	maybe they want to make a new game with him. __________________