Will Metalhead ever be used again?

*CyberCubed* · 06-19-2013, 08:25 PM

When Metalhead was announced to be in this show I had high hopes that it would be used every so often or have a role, but it looks like Metalhead is being treated similar to the original toon.

In the original show, Metalhead got one major episode (like the Nick show), and afterward only had one more appearance where Donatello used him as a vaccume cleaner. That's right, Metalhead's second appearance in the OT was him being used as a vauume cleaner.

It seems in the Nick show its suffering a similar fate, with it just being stacked in Don's lab with him ocassionally operating on it with his computer. Do you think it'll get another major role?

turtletoons81 · 06-19-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

When Metalhead was announced to be in this show I had high hopes that it would be used every so often or have a role, but it looks like Metalhead is being treated similar to the original toon.

In the original show, Metalhead got one major episode (like the Nick show), and afterward only had one more appearance where Donatello used him as a vaccume cleaner. That's right, Metalhead's second appearance in the OT was him being used as a vauume cleaner.

It seems in the Nick show its suffering a similar fate, with it just being stacked in Don's lab with him ocassionally operating on it with his computer. Do you think it'll get another major role?

i think they might use him in season 2 since we're already near the finale of season 1.

*Cure* · 06-19-2013, 08:33 PM

The first season isn't even over, damn. They clearly haven't forgotten about him since he shows up in the background every now and then.

*CyberCubed* · 06-19-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure

The first season isn't even over, damn. They clearly haven't forgotten about him since he shows up in the background every now and then.

Yeah but he came as early as episode 6, so they had 18 more episodes to use him in some capacity.

If he's not used in the finale I hope they don't just forget about him by Season 2.

turtletoons81 · 06-19-2013, 08:35 PM

speaking of which,how many cameo's did metalhead had in the nick series so far aside from his full appearance in episode 6.

*JTH* · 06-19-2013, 08:59 PM

I think unlike the FW series, there's actually reasoning behind the lack of usage in this version.

Obviously in the original Metalhead story, they were all almost killed after Donnie lost control of it. The whole way the Kraang took control of Metalhead showed how dangerous it could be if taken for granted which was basically the first episode that started the whole character development of Donatello's "being responsible for my decisions" which of course has played through multiple times as the show has progressed.

I do personally think Metalhead will be used again, but it'll be done with reasons of desperation and pure need.

*miru* · 06-19-2013, 09:00 PM

He has a toy, so probably

The Sewer Lord · 06-19-2013, 11:27 PM

He will be used... ...as a vacuum cleaner!

Vi11AiN6 · 06-20-2013, 10:06 PM

Probably in small capacity. In my son and I's Turtle Adventures we had a sentient being called "Zork" take over Metalhead thus making him an A.I. instead of just a remote control drone.

It would be cool to make a Johnny 5 is alive" type of episode.

*Shark_Blade* · 06-20-2013, 10:14 PM

I'm not really fond of it, so I'm okay if he never reappear.

mexichrist83 · 06-20-2013, 10:38 PM

Gosh I hope so! I'm a bit of a robot nerd and I love the new incarnation of Metalhead. I hope they find a way to bring him back at least for a second episode. If not at least we get a really rad redesign and action figure out of it.

*raph27* · 06-21-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by miru

He has a toy, so probably

So does Spider Bytez and Cockroach Terminator. Your point?

*miru* · 06-21-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome13

So does Spider Bytez and Cockroach Terminator. Your point?

Karai doesn't and she has had four appearances. Mutagen Man has had two, yet is toy less. Maybe Spiderbytez and C. Terminator were designed as toys first and shoehorned into the show.

*snake* · 06-21-2013, 10:26 AM

I wouldn't care that much, but it would be nice to see him return for an episode or two. Aslong as they make it better then his debut episode and they don't rerun it as much as the debut episode.

redsai4lex · 06-21-2013, 10:46 PM

I hope so... He'll probably be used in a much later episode though... I can see them trying to introduce a lot of other characters and assets as well, so maybe we'll see Metalhead again like halfway into season 2 or 3.

*IMJ* · 06-22-2013, 05:18 PM

I see him returning in an episode where he gains sentience or something like that. Definitely not as a regular appearing part of the cast though.

HellCat · 06-26-2013, 03:02 PM

I'm of the opinion various plot threads, such as Karai now knowing roughly where the hideout is, is going to lead to an attack on the lair during the finale. If that occurs I can see Metalhead either being seized by Kraang again or being sent out with a limited AI to give the Turtles time to escape.

Avatar Yuffie · 06-26-2013, 10:03 PM

Metalhead can be used for bomb disposals, or if a big showdown comes up it could provide extra manpower.

But as an independent character? Unless it gets an AI or something I don't think it's going anywhere.

madyankees · 06-27-2013, 12:27 AM

Honestly I doubt so. I would rather they bring back Leatherhead

LH · 06-27-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by madyankees

Honestly I doubt so. I would rather they bring back Leatherhead

Don't worry... He'll be back. His exit has to be a set up for something... Personally I have a theory that he'll return in the finale when the Turtles infiltrate TCRI.

06-19-2013, 08:25 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	Will Metalhead ever be used again? When Metalhead was announced to be in this show I had high hopes that it would be used every so often or have a role, but it looks like Metalhead is being treated similar to the original toon. In the original show, Metalhead got one major episode (like the Nick show), and afterward only had one more appearance where Donatello used him as a vaccume cleaner. That's right, Metalhead's second appearance in the OT was him being used as a vauume cleaner. It seems in the Nick show its suffering a similar fate, with it just being stacked in Don's lab with him ocassionally operating on it with his computer. Do you think it'll get another major role?

06-19-2013, 08:33 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	The first season isn't even over, damn. They clearly haven't forgotten about him since he shows up in the background every now and then. __________________

06-19-2013, 08:35 PM	#5
turtletoons81 Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2013 Location: in the wonderful land of awesomeness Posts: 206	speaking of which,how many cameo's did metalhead had in the nick series so far aside from his full appearance in episode 6. __________________ COWABUNGA/BOOYAKASHA DUDES!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDCVP1Ls18A this music is awesome by the man himself jake "virt" kaufman

06-19-2013, 09:00 PM	#7
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06-21-2013, 10:46 PM	#15
redsai4lex Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Location: by the TMNT's side Posts: 546	I hope so... He'll probably be used in a much later episode though... I can see them trying to introduce a lot of other characters and assets as well, so maybe we'll see Metalhead again like halfway into season 2 or 3. __________________

06-19-2013, 08:59 PM	#6
JTH "ME" Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,660	I think unlike the FW series, there's actually reasoning behind the lack of usage in this version. Obviously in the original Metalhead story, they were all almost killed after Donnie lost control of it. The whole way the Kraang took control of Metalhead showed how dangerous it could be if taken for granted which was basically the first episode that started the whole character development of Donatello's "being responsible for my decisions" which of course has played through multiple times as the show has progressed. I do personally think Metalhead will be used again, but it'll be done with reasons of desperation and pure need.

06-20-2013, 10:06 PM	#9
Vi11AiN6 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 198	Probably in small capacity. In my son and I's Turtle Adventures we had a sentient being called "Zork" take over Metalhead thus making him an A.I. instead of just a remote control drone. It would be cool to make a Johnny 5 is alive" type of episode.

06-20-2013, 10:14 PM	#10
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I'm not really fond of it, so I'm okay if he never reappear.

06-20-2013, 10:38 PM	#11
mexichrist83 Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 273	Gosh I hope so! I'm a bit of a robot nerd and I love the new incarnation of Metalhead. I hope they find a way to bring him back at least for a second episode. If not at least we get a really rad redesign and action figure out of it.

06-21-2013, 10:26 AM	#14
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	I wouldn't care that much, but it would be nice to see him return for an episode or two. Aslong as they make it better then his debut episode and they don't rerun it as much as the debut episode.

06-22-2013, 05:18 PM	#16
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 8,882	I see him returning in an episode where he gains sentience or something like that. Definitely not as a regular appearing part of the cast though. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

06-26-2013, 03:02 PM	#17
HellCat Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 20	I'm of the opinion various plot threads, such as Karai now knowing roughly where the hideout is, is going to lead to an attack on the lair during the finale. If that occurs I can see Metalhead either being seized by Kraang again or being sent out with a limited AI to give the Turtles time to escape.

06-26-2013, 10:03 PM	#18
Avatar Yuffie Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 805	Metalhead can be used for bomb disposals, or if a big showdown comes up it could provide extra manpower. But as an independent character? Unless it gets an AI or something I don't think it's going anywhere. __________________ We all know that Most Writers Are Male. Something like eighty percent of media aimed at children have male main characters, whereas half the population is female. At best, women will often be minor characters or will not be present at all. Stories about women are for women, stories about men are for general consumption. (TV Tropes Feminist Fantasy)

06-27-2013, 12:27 AM	#19
madyankees Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 329	Honestly I doubt so. I would rather they bring back Leatherhead