Which TMNT animated series is your favorite?

*Donatello19* · 08-10-2013, 06:09 PM

Mine is the Nickelodeon (2012) series...a perfect blend of the OT and 2k3. So, what's yours?

*CyberCubed* · 08-10-2013, 06:12 PM

I like them all for different reasons, so I can't really say. They all have their strengths and weaknesses that the other shows did better or worse than each other.

Ask me again after the Nick show has more seasons under its belt and we can see where it goes.

*Powder* · 08-10-2013, 06:13 PM

What an original thread.

Trivia · 08-10-2013, 06:16 PM

I like them all!
Seems like a stupid answer.
But yes, as mentioned, different strengths and weaknesses.
Also, they all have so different styles. Seems unfair to compare a 2D animated show from 1987 to a CGI one made in 2012.
+ the 2012 one has the benefit of making references to the earlier shows.

**Jester** · 08-10-2013, 06:20 PM

I like them all. And as much as I think the Nick series is a great mix of humor and action, nostalgia makes me vote Fred Wolf. I likely wouldn't be here if not for that.

Make of that what you will.

*BabyTurtles* · 08-10-2013, 07:05 PM

hmmm

I like both 2003 and 2012 :3

but if I had to pick then TMNT 2012 wins XD

just because it made me like all the turtles~

before I only liked one

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 08-10-2013, 08:14 PM

I'll second what Jester said! And it's really hard for me to pick, because it's really a toss-up on the OT or 2K3 ones for me. But I have to agree with Jester overall, and say that if it weren't for the 87 toon, I'd never have been such a big fan of them in general.

RaphAndDonnie · 08-10-2013, 08:25 PM

Hmmm...It's a tough choice between the OT and the 2012 series for me...But I voted for the 2012 series.

Aaronardo · 08-10-2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

What an original thread.

lol Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always!

Anyway, I said the Nick series because I loved the 2003 and 1987 series for what they were, action and comedy respectively. The 2012 show is a perfect bland of the two, so I'm a good fan of it.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-10-2013, 08:42 PM

I like em all but I'd rank it like this:

2k12
OT
2k3
...
poop
disease
STD
...
Next Mutation

*Powder* · 08-10-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatCollectorGuy

lol Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always!

When the same threads are being made month after month it's hard not to take your queues from a muppet who lives in a trash can.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=43170

A recent one, for your viewing displeasure.

shihe · 08-10-2013, 08:59 PM

2K12
2K3
OT
TNM

One thing the 2k3 show has over 2k12 SO FAR is the fact that the turtles have been in all sorts if weird places. Lost mutant cities, Triceraton Planet/asteroid, Japan, Battle Nexus, feudal Japan, the future, etc...

2k12 has just stuck to NY, but its understandable if its just been ONE season so far.

**Jester** · 08-10-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

When the same threads are being made month after month it's hard not to take your queues from a muppet who lives in a trash can.

Hey...if we team up we can be these guys:

Spoiler:

*Refractive Reflections* · 08-10-2013, 09:11 PM

I can't really answer this question either because I have to wait for the Nick series to end, and after the excitement of Nick's "newness" dies down to give it a proper hindsight perspective. Besides, as we have all seen in the OT and 2K3, both of them can change dramatically in tone after every 3-4 seasons or so, and the Nick series could most likely do the same here.

But if you were to ask me the OT vs 2K3, I would choose the OT.

*Redeemer* · 08-10-2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

I like em all but I'd rank it like this:

2k12
OT
2k3
...
poop
disease
STD
...
Next Mutation

Dam thats a little harsh

My vote goes to 2k3 is simply been favorite so far.

dragonside · 08-11-2013, 12:16 AM

1987 started me off

2003 brought me back

2012 kept it going.

2003 was a really good show. it was the most true to the original source comics... made by 4kids Entertainment... LOL so many ironies in that. The animation, fight scenes, drama were all top notch. it brought us turtles forever. it had Bishop.and... i bought my first dvd for $2 at Zellers..

*NinjaMan* · 08-11-2013, 12:22 AM

I like them all but 2012 version by far is my favorite. I rank them in this order:

2012
OT
Waaay down the 03 version.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 08-11-2013, 02:08 AM

I'd say that my favorite animated version is the 2003 show. In my opinion, I think the show does a really wonderful job at following the source material than the 87 cartoon did. While I was not thrilled about Shredder being an Utrom, I got use to it over time. The characters really stood out to me, the storylines were really well done, I loved the character interactions, and I loved how they explained the background stories for each of the villains, especially Baxter Stockman. To me, this show was TMNT's own Batman: TAS. I really did enjoy this.

While I really do like the Nick cartoon, I might be the minority on this but there are a few times where I think the show is a bit schizophrenic for what it's trying to be in terms of direction. But it's still an enjoyable show. Better than most CG cartoons.

The 87 series still holds a special place in my heart for introducing me to the property. I will not be afraid to admit that it has aged and a lot of the jokes are completely outdated.

CowabungaMikey · 08-11-2013, 02:16 AM

Why do I have to choose D= I choose for 2012, but that can change in a month, I love them all.

*snake* · 08-11-2013, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsai4lex

Powderpuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatCollectorGuy

lol
Pow Pow, such a grouch, as always!

Anyway, I said the Nick series because I loved the 2003 and 1987 series for what they were, action and comedy respectively. The 2012 show is a perfect bland of the two, so I'm a good fan of it.

"Pow Pow?"
"Powderpuff?"

What is it with giving Powder dumb nicknames?

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987)	9	23.08%
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)	15	38.46%
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08-10-2013, 06:09 PM	#1
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Which TMNT animated series is your favorite? Mine is the Nickelodeon (2012) series...a perfect blend of the OT and 2k3. So, what's yours?

08-10-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
Trivia Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 45	I like them all! Seems like a stupid answer. But yes, as mentioned, different strengths and weaknesses. Also, they all have so different styles. Seems unfair to compare a 2D animated show from 1987 to a CGI one made in 2012. + the 2012 one has the benefit of making references to the earlier shows. Last edited by Trivia; 08-10-2013 at 06:28 PM.

08-10-2013, 06:20 PM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I like them all. And as much as I think the Nick series is a great mix of humor and action, nostalgia makes me vote Fred Wolf. I likely wouldn't be here if not for that. Make of that what you will. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-10-2013, 07:05 PM	#6
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	hmmm I like both 2003 and 2012 :3 but if I had to pick then TMNT 2012 wins XD just because it made me like all the turtles~ before I only liked one __________________

08-10-2013, 06:12 PM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	I like them all for different reasons, so I can't really say. They all have their strengths and weaknesses that the other shows did better or worse than each other. Ask me again after the Nick show has more seasons under its belt and we can see where it goes.

08-10-2013, 06:13 PM	#3
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	What an original thread.

08-10-2013, 08:14 PM	#7
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	I'll second what Jester said! And it's really hard for me to pick, because it's really a toss-up on the OT or 2K3 ones for me. But I have to agree with Jester overall, and say that if it weren't for the 87 toon, I'd never have been such a big fan of them in general. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

08-10-2013, 08:42 PM	#10
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I like em all but I'd rank it like this: 2k12 OT 2k3 ... poop disease STD ... Next Mutation

08-10-2013, 08:59 PM	#12
shihe Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 273	2K12 2K3 OT TNM One thing the 2k3 show has over 2k12 SO FAR is the fact that the turtles have been in all sorts if weird places. Lost mutant cities, Triceraton Planet/asteroid, Japan, Battle Nexus, feudal Japan, the future, etc... 2k12 has just stuck to NY, but its understandable if its just been ONE season so far. __________________

08-10-2013, 09:11 PM	#14
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	I can't really answer this question either because I have to wait for the Nick series to end, and after the excitement of Nick's "newness" dies down to give it a proper hindsight perspective. Besides, as we have all seen in the OT and 2K3, both of them can change dramatically in tone after every 3-4 seasons or so, and the Nick series could most likely do the same here. But if you were to ask me the OT vs 2K3, I would choose the OT.
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08-11-2013, 12:16 AM	#16
dragonside Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 476	1987 started me off 2003 brought me back 2012 kept it going. 2003 was a really good show. it was the most true to the original source comics... made by 4kids Entertainment... LOL so many ironies in that. The animation, fight scenes, drama were all top notch. it brought us turtles forever. it had Bishop.and... i bought my first dvd for $2 at Zellers..

08-11-2013, 12:22 AM	#17
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	I like them all but 2012 version by far is my favorite. I rank them in this order: 2012 OT Waaay down the 03 version.

08-11-2013, 02:08 AM	#18
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	I'd say that my favorite animated version is the 2003 show. In my opinion, I think the show does a really wonderful job at following the source material than the 87 cartoon did. While I was not thrilled about Shredder being an Utrom, I got use to it over time. The characters really stood out to me, the storylines were really well done, I loved the character interactions, and I loved how they explained the background stories for each of the villains, especially Baxter Stockman. To me, this show was TMNT's own Batman: TAS. I really did enjoy this. While I really do like the Nick cartoon, I might be the minority on this but there are a few times where I think the show is a bit schizophrenic for what it's trying to be in terms of direction. But it's still an enjoyable show. Better than most CG cartoons. The 87 series still holds a special place in my heart for introducing me to the property. I will not be afraid to admit that it has aged and a lot of the jokes are completely outdated.

08-11-2013, 02:16 AM	#19
CowabungaMikey Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 661	Why do I have to choose D= I choose for 2012, but that can change in a month, I love them all. __________________ Cowabunga says it all!