Favorite Iteration of TMNT, All-Time?

~~CansecoBat~~ · 10-22-2013, 11:26 PM

I'm sure it's been done in the many years since I've stopped posting here. But tell me, I'd love to hear people's opinions on their favorite specific version of the mythos of all-time and why?

For me, it always has, and always will be the 1990 movie. To me it came at the apex of the franchises popularity. And it was the best balance of Mirage, and the OT that made the property such a phenomenon.

And unlike a lot of other versions of the TMNT mythology, I feel like the 1990 movie is actual quality timeless story telling, and it still stands up well today alongside modern comic book films. It was ahead of it's time in many regards.

And the turtles, for me, never looked or felt more real.

*Powder* · 10-22-2013, 11:28 PM

You're missing a lot of categories for the poll, one of which is my favorite, the Image universe.

**Jester** · 10-22-2013, 11:34 PM

Archie for me....though it's a spin-off from the FW series.

*CyberCubed* · 10-22-2013, 11:59 PM

They're all good 'cept Next Mutation.

~~CansecoBat~~ · 10-23-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

You're missing a lot of categories for the poll, one of which is my favorite, the Image universe.

I wanted to keep it to the major ones. The most common.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2013, 12:06 AM

IDW and Archie are pretty big series. Archie especially made over 100 issues combined and was one of the longest lasting TMNT comic series ever.

And while IDW is only 2 years old so far, its pretty much become the main TMNT universe in comics as a reboot ala DC's New 52 or Marvel's Ultimate universe.

**Jester** · 10-23-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

They're all good 'cept Next Mutation.

If you look even the worst, most maligned segment of the franchise has it's moments.

*Powder* · 10-23-2013, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CansecoBat

I wanted to keep it to the major ones. The most common.

Then you should change the title to "Of these choices, which version of the TMNT do you like best?" because a lot of the ones you left out are major.

*raph27* · 10-23-2013, 06:29 AM

I'm not even a huge TMNT fan but you left out:
Image
Archie
Next Mutation
IDW
oh, and Secret of the Ooze.

*Shark_Blade* · 10-23-2013, 06:47 AM

Where's IDW??

Anyway, OT always prevail for me but I like 2k12 a lot too.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-23-2013, 07:02 AM

All of the cartoon universes except Next Mutation, which wasn't even a cartoon, but you get my drift.

pingclang · 10-23-2013, 08:55 AM

Even if this list were every iteration, it'd still be Mirage. Can't beat it IMO.

~~Leo656~~ · 10-23-2013, 12:51 PM

Of those, the first movie, but I might like Archie just as much on a given day.

RaphAndDonnie · 10-23-2013, 02:17 PM

Of these choices I would say the OT and the first movie, but I voted for the OT. I really like Archie and IDW too, though I'm not sure if they're my absolute favorite versions.

Ryanator008 · 10-23-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

IDW and Archie are pretty big series. Archie especially made over 100 issues combined and was one of the longest lasting TMNT comic series ever.

And while IDW is only 2 years old so far, its pretty much become the main TMNT universe in comics as a reboot ala DC's New 52 or Marvel's Ultimate universe.

One difference. The Ultimate Universe sucked.

*Guitar_Raph* · 10-23-2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome13

I'm not even a huge TMNT fan but you left out:
Image
Archie
Next Mutation
IDW
oh, and Secret of the Ooze.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Where's IDW??

Anyway, OT always prevail for me but I like 2k12 a lot too.

You also forgot Comin Out of Our Shells.

*raph27* · 10-23-2013, 05:47 PM

I consider that OT, to be honest. Basically just a merchandise gig, and VHS tapes of the worst stage show ever does not warrant a whole edition of the franchise.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 10-23-2013, 05:55 PM

Well, it's a tough call for me, but I went with the movie. Though the OT, 2K3, and IDW are all right up there for me, as well. I honestly am starting to really love the IDW series, ALMOST as much as the OT! I've yet to see anything in it I don't like, though I haven't yet read the villains Micros or City Fall. Waiting for the TPB's on those. But OT is almost a tie for me on favorite, but it was the movie I discovered (and fell in love with) first!

*Cipher* · 10-23-2013, 07:12 PM

Mirage by a country mile.

Luke795 · 10-23-2013, 11:32 PM

My favorite is the Original Cartoon, but I also like the live action movies a lot.

View Poll Results: Favorite Iteration of TMNT, All-Time?
Eastman / Laird Mirage Turtles	12	27.91%
Fred Wolf OG Cartoon	8	18.60%
1990 Movie	6	13.95%
2k3 Cartoon	10	23.26%
Nick 2012 Cartoon	7	16.28%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
~~CansecoBat~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 78	Favorite Iteration of TMNT, All-Time? I'm sure it's been done in the many years since I've stopped posting here. But tell me, I'd love to hear people's opinions on their favorite specific version of the mythos of all-time and why? For me, it always has, and always will be the 1990 movie. To me it came at the apex of the franchises popularity. And it was the best balance of Mirage, and the OT that made the property such a phenomenon. And unlike a lot of other versions of the TMNT mythology, I feel like the 1990 movie is actual quality timeless story telling, and it still stands up well today alongside modern comic book films. It was ahead of it's time in many regards. And the turtles, for me, never looked or felt more real.

10-22-2013, 11:34 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Archie for me....though it's a spin-off from the FW series. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-23-2013, 07:02 AM	#11
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	All of the cartoon universes except Next Mutation, which wasn't even a cartoon, but you get my drift. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

10-23-2013, 05:55 PM	#18
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Well, it's a tough call for me, but I went with the movie. Though the OT, 2K3, and IDW are all right up there for me, as well. I honestly am starting to really love the IDW series, ALMOST as much as the OT! I've yet to see anything in it I don't like, though I haven't yet read the villains Micros or City Fall. Waiting for the TPB's on those. But OT is almost a tie for me on favorite, but it was the movie I discovered (and fell in love with) first! __________________ "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

10-22-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	You're missing a lot of categories for the poll, one of which is my favorite, the Image universe.

10-22-2013, 11:59 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,835	They're all good 'cept Next Mutation.

10-23-2013, 12:06 AM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,835	IDW and Archie are pretty big series. Archie especially made over 100 issues combined and was one of the longest lasting TMNT comic series ever. And while IDW is only 2 years old so far, its pretty much become the main TMNT universe in comics as a reboot ala DC's New 52 or Marvel's Ultimate universe.

10-23-2013, 06:29 AM	#9
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	I'm not even a huge TMNT fan but you left out: Image Archie Next Mutation IDW oh, and Secret of the Ooze.

10-23-2013, 06:47 AM	#10
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Where's IDW?? Anyway, OT always prevail for me but I like 2k12 a lot too.

10-23-2013, 08:55 AM	#12
pingclang Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 552	Even if this list were every iteration, it'd still be Mirage. Can't beat it IMO.

10-23-2013, 12:51 PM	#13
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Of those, the first movie, but I might like Archie just as much on a given day.

10-23-2013, 05:47 PM	#17
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	I consider that OT, to be honest. Basically just a merchandise gig, and VHS tapes of the worst stage show ever does not warrant a whole edition of the franchise.

10-23-2013, 07:12 PM	#19
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Mirage by a country mile.

10-23-2013, 11:32 PM	#20
Luke795 Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 376	My favorite is the Original Cartoon, but I also like the live action movies a lot.