Favourite TMNT design/style

Icegaze · 09-14-2012, 03:14 AM

What is your preferred version of the ninja turtles in terms of character design/appearance?

Here's a non-exhaustive list to pick from:

Spoiler:

You can pick a maximum of 3 styles.

My personal favourites are:
1. (Initial) Mirage comics style
2. 2007 CGI movie style
3. 2012 CGI series style

rufus · 09-14-2012, 03:49 AM

First Film for me then;
OT
Mirage.

Icegaze · 09-14-2012, 04:04 AM

I never noticed a huge difference between the first and second live action movie designs. People tend to say that they prefer the first one that's what I've observed lately. The third movie design was very much different, with the freckles and all.

If I had to rank the different styles, I'd say:
1. Mirage comics
2. 2007 movie
3. 2012 series
4. 2003 series
5. IDW comics (which I forgot to include in my list...)
6. Movies 1 and 2
7. 1987 cartoon
8. Next Mutation
9. Image comics

*Candy Kappa* · 09-14-2012, 04:06 AM

Theres something special about Mirage first look, the Vol 1 issue 1 designs. Sadly with the funny large beak/nose it is difficult to make facial expressions, which is most likely why the style changed rather quickly.

For me it's early Mirage then the new Nick designs, i adore them. the are very Mirage in anatomy but modernized.

Soul's Winter will also have a special place for me.

The design that is less appealing to me would be Next Mutation, not a huge fan with the plastron showing muscle definition.

Icegaze · 09-14-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Theres something special about Mirage first look, the Vol 1 issue 1 designs. Sadly with the funny large beak/nose it is difficult to make facial expressions, which is most likely why the style changed rather quickly.

Yeah, I feel you on that.
The only thing I'm not too fond of in the early Mirage comics style is the tail on each turtle. In some shots it looks okay, but depending on the angle one could mistake it for... something else.

*Candy Kappa* · 09-14-2012, 04:20 AM

I dig the tail, but I can see that issue when they went with a more stump tail than the narrow one. And why they didn't have tails in the cartoons

hitmonkey · 09-14-2012, 04:54 AM

The early Mirage designs are my absolute favorite. I'm not sure why they redesigned the Turtles fairly early in the series.

TheShredHead · 09-14-2012, 05:14 AM

I went with the movie version. Today, the first movie is my favorite representation of the Turtles. When I think TMNT, I still think of that movie first.

*Jephael* · 09-14-2012, 09:02 AM

Hey I just realized you neglected to add the Archie comics to the list.

Icegaze · 09-14-2012, 09:34 AM

I didn't really forget to add the Archie comics style to the list, I just didn't feel I needed to make a distinction between its style and the 1987 cartoon's.
I see the Archie comics as a direct adaptation of the Fred Wolf toon, at least in the first few volumes. So they are basically the same in style, IMO.

Scud · 09-14-2012, 12:01 PM

Since I was first introduced to the TMNT Franchise with the '87 cartoon, I have to say I like it best. At least Season 1, once you get into the later season, the style get to cartoony.

*TurtleTitan97* · 09-14-2012, 03:54 PM

I went with the 2012 designs. I love how the turtles actually look like teens here unlike previous versions.

*MikeandRaph87* · 09-14-2012, 04:27 PM

I went with the '87 cartoon because when someone says "Ninja Turtles" this is what I think about. Its how I was introduced to Ninja Turtles as a small child and this is what I love the most of Ninja Turtles to this day! I can say that without the blinding shades of nostalgia.

shezcrafti · 09-14-2012, 06:25 PM

I voted live-action style, with the qualifier that it's Jim Henson (movie 1 & 2).

*zkarlette* · 09-14-2012, 08:57 PM

My favorite is the 2003 design and movie wise the secret of the ooze design.

*Zulithe* · 09-14-2012, 11:49 PM

Can't believe you would leave out the IDW style... shameful

Cryomancer · 09-15-2012, 01:10 AM

For me it's Mirage, 2003, and Other. Other meaning either the Archie or video game styles.

*pannoni1* · 09-15-2012, 08:38 AM

Tie between 1987 Cartoon and the Live Action Movies, which will always be what I think of when I think "Ninja Turtles". The other versions grew on me, but those two will always have a special place in my heart.

*frank_one* · 09-15-2012, 10:24 AM

My favourite design is Mirage's from issue #4. Previous issues has them too.. ugly. However, I put early Mirage's as my second choice and Movie 1's as my third one. 2003 series style is, I think, based on Dooney's style.

*Koi* · 09-15-2012, 10:41 AM

Favourite design the 2007/live action movie. Least favourite mirage/image comic.

View Poll Results: What is your favourite ninja turtle design?
Mirage comics style	25	46.30%
1987 cartoon style	18	33.33%
Live action movie style	23	42.59%
Next Mutation style	1	1.85%
2003 series style	11	20.37%
Image comics style	0	0%
2007 CGI movie style	7	12.96%
2012 CGI series style	11	20.37%
Other	7	12.96%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

09-14-2012, 03:14 AM	#1
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	Favourite TMNT design/style What is your preferred version of the ninja turtles in terms of character design/appearance? Here's a non-exhaustive list to pick from: Spoiler: (Initial) Mirage comics style 1987 cartoon style Live action movie style Next Mutation style 2003 series style Image comics style 2007 CGI movie style 2012 CGI series style You can pick a maximum of 3 styles. My personal favourites are: 1. (Initial) Mirage comics style 2. 2007 CGI movie style 3. 2012 CGI series style __________________ Last edited by Icegaze; 09-14-2012 at 05:12 AM. Reason: Just to specify that I'm referring to the early designs of the Mirage comics.

09-14-2012, 03:49 AM	#2
rufus Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lawrenceville,Georgia Posts: 780	First Film for me then; OT Mirage. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/edgartooms ^TMNT Stopmotions.

09-14-2012, 04:04 AM	#3
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	I never noticed a huge difference between the first and second live action movie designs. People tend to say that they prefer the first one that's what I've observed lately. The third movie design was very much different, with the freckles and all. If I had to rank the different styles, I'd say: 1. Mirage comics 2. 2007 movie 3. 2012 series 4. 2003 series 5. IDW comics (which I forgot to include in my list...) 6. Movies 1 and 2 7. 1987 cartoon 8. Next Mutation 9. Image comics __________________

09-14-2012, 04:20 AM	#6
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I dig the tail, but I can see that issue when they went with a more stump tail than the narrow one. And why they didn't have tails in the cartoons __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

09-14-2012, 04:06 AM	#4
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Theres something special about Mirage first look, the Vol 1 issue 1 designs. Sadly with the funny large beak/nose it is difficult to make facial expressions, which is most likely why the style changed rather quickly. For me it's early Mirage then the new Nick designs, i adore them. the are very Mirage in anatomy but modernized. Soul's Winter will also have a special place for me. The design that is less appealing to me would be Next Mutation, not a huge fan with the plastron showing muscle definition. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

09-14-2012, 04:54 AM	#7
hitmonkey Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 236	The early Mirage designs are my absolute favorite. I'm not sure why they redesigned the Turtles fairly early in the series.

09-14-2012, 05:14 AM	#8
TheShredHead Mouser Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 11	I went with the movie version. Today, the first movie is my favorite representation of the Turtles. When I think TMNT, I still think of that movie first. __________________

09-14-2012, 09:02 AM	#9
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Hey I just realized you neglected to add the Archie comics to the list. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-14-2012, 09:34 AM	#10
Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	I didn't really forget to add the Archie comics style to the list, I just didn't feel I needed to make a distinction between its style and the 1987 cartoon's. I see the Archie comics as a direct adaptation of the Fred Wolf toon, at least in the first few volumes. So they are basically the same in style, IMO. __________________

09-14-2012, 12:01 PM	#11
Scud Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Sol 3, Gould Belt, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo Supercluster Posts: 485	Since I was first introduced to the TMNT Franchise with the '87 cartoon, I have to say I like it best. At least Season 1, once you get into the later season, the style get to cartoony. __________________ New to the Technodrome? Why not introduce yourself here. To read the forum rules click one. For guidelines on Buying/Selling/Trading click two.

09-14-2012, 03:54 PM	#12
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	I went with the 2012 designs. I love how the turtles actually look like teens here unlike previous versions. __________________

09-14-2012, 04:27 PM	#13
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	I went with the '87 cartoon because when someone says "Ninja Turtles" this is what I think about. Its how I was introduced to Ninja Turtles as a small child and this is what I love the most of Ninja Turtles to this day! I can say that without the blinding shades of nostalgia. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

09-14-2012, 06:25 PM	#14
shezcrafti Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The East warehouse over at Lairdman island. Posts: 367	I voted live-action style, with the qualifier that it's Jim Henson (movie 1 & 2). __________________ Shellebrating 25+ Years of TMNT History [Infographic] All of Raphael's Badassery in One Video Spoiler:

09-14-2012, 08:57 PM	#15
zkarlette Fashionably late Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,146	My favorite is the 2003 design and movie wise the secret of the ooze design. __________________ "If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time" E.W

09-14-2012, 11:49 PM	#16
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Can't believe you would leave out the IDW style... shameful

09-15-2012, 01:10 AM	#17
Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	For me it's Mirage, 2003, and Other. Other meaning either the Archie or video game styles. __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/

09-15-2012, 08:38 AM	#18
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Tie between 1987 Cartoon and the Live Action Movies, which will always be what I think of when I think "Ninja Turtles". The other versions grew on me, but those two will always have a special place in my heart. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

09-15-2012, 10:24 AM	#19
frank_one Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 2,245	My favourite design is Mirage's from issue #4. Previous issues has them too.. ugly. However, I put early Mirage's as my second choice and Movie 1's as my third one. 2003 series style is, I think, based on Dooney's style.

09-15-2012, 10:41 AM	#20
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	Favourite design the 2007/live action movie. Least favourite mirage/image comic.