Worst redesign of a major TMNT character from a past incarnation?

*CyberCubed* · 11-18-2013, 11:53 AM

Wait for poll. Which is your least favorite redesign?

*BubblyShell22* · 11-18-2013, 11:56 AM

None. I like all of the redesigns thus far. You also forgot to put April in there as she's a kid now, too, but whatever.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 11-18-2013, 11:57 AM

I don't actually hate any of them. They are all good in their own ways.

*CyberCubed* · 11-18-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

None. I like all of the redesigns thus far. You also forgot to put April in there as she's a kid now, too, but whatever.

Well her design isn't that much different than past incarnations aside from being younger.

The characters on the poll were the most widely different than their usual appearances. Same reason I didn't list Mutagen Man.

demonsweat · 11-18-2013, 01:34 PM

If Kirby Bat counts as Wingnut, I'd go with him. I just think he's kind of goofy-looking and don't care for his overall design. I like all the ones on the list though.

*TurtleTitan97* · 11-18-2013, 02:53 PM

So far, I've had no problem with any of the redesigns.

*Andrew NDB* · 11-18-2013, 03:01 PM

If the Kirby Bat is, in fact, supposed to be Wingnut then I would go with that one.

*plastroncafe* · 11-18-2013, 03:09 PM

Thirding the Kirby-Bat potential for Wing-nut.

I really kind of like all the redesigns. Even Badger!Splinter has grown on me.

Aaronardo · 11-18-2013, 04:22 PM

I took one look at Karai's design for the first time and my jaw dropped. I couldn't believe how horrible it was when I first saw it. However, it grew on me. Casey, however, has the most ridiculous design. Ever.

Every other design you mentioned I was actually pretty OK with. To be honest, I actually liked some of these designs more than the original ones (i.e: Shredder, Technodrome).

I also fourth for a Wingnut choice.

*raph27* · 11-18-2013, 04:57 PM

Casey. Just...ugh. It'll get better for me when he puts the mask on (I actually really like the new mask.) cause actually I don't mind it EXCEPT THE FUGLY FACE.

*Powder* · 11-18-2013, 05:50 PM

Not a fan of Karai's blonde undercut or whatever that's called, but otherwise I love all of the new designs.

*NinjaPug* · 11-18-2013, 06:09 PM

If I had to pick one out of the options you listed, I'd go with the Technodrome. Not because I hate the redesign, I just love the original version.

I pretty much love all the new designs though.

*CyberCubed* · 11-18-2013, 06:10 PM

Yeah I don't get why they even called it the Technodrome. It looks like any generic alien spaceship.

Nothing like the iconic look.

*Shark_Blade* · 11-18-2013, 06:57 PM

I'll go with Technodrome too, it doesn't have that wonderment and bewilderment quality the OT version had.

But everything else is just perfect so far.

*Electric* · 11-18-2013, 07:05 PM

their needs to be an "other" option, cause i like all of those. maybe not karai at first, or casey, but i got over those real quick and now are 2 of my favorite

*Coola Yagami* · 11-18-2013, 10:39 PM

Traag and the Technodrome. Bland and generic.

I count April as a redesign. She is her own character. She does not like like the 80's or 2K3 April only younger, she is her own new design. But I got used to it by now.

Konchadunga · 11-18-2013, 11:35 PM

I'm going with the Technodrome; not because it's terrible, but just because I don't really think the others are bad at all. Also, it's only the interior of the new Technodrome that I think is lame.

RaphAndDonnie · 11-19-2013, 12:05 AM

Out of the choices here I would say the Technodrome. I was weary about Karai's design at first but its grown on me now. I like Casey's design by itself, not comparing it to the other designs but I do like it and think its a good redesign. The Technodrome's look however, just hasn't grown on me yet

Bossa Nova · 11-19-2013, 01:32 AM

I still think Karai is fuglier than words can describe. It's a shame since when her design was first released I was ready to give her a chance and I tried to ignore all the naysayers, after all, she could have looked a lot better in motion. Turns out I was wrong. There is absolutely nothing the least bit appealing about her face or her hair and her armor leaves a bit to be desired as well. I really don't care if she has short hair (2k7 Karai had short hair and she was very pretty), or even if they wanted to add in that weird yellow bit to spice her up, but the design they went for her...those sideburns, her bangs...totally missed the mark. When I imagine Karai I always picture an extremely beautiful woman-not a girl next door, not a plain jane, not an 'ugly pretty' type of girl, but straight up, stereotypically beautiful. And this design is just hideous.

Splinter is weird for me. Actual design wise I think he looks rather nice (except for his creepy human hands)...he just doesn't feel like Splinter. Still, since his basic design is pretty appealing, then my vote goes to Karai.

**Jester** · 11-19-2013, 01:39 AM

When i first saw the thread I didn't notice the Nick tag so I was gonna say, "Red Sky Turtles and April" but well....I'mma still do it.

View Poll Results: Least favorite redesign?
Shredder's burnt face/bald head	0	0%
Karai (short hair, blonde in back)	18	26.87%
The Rat King (looks more like a zombie)	15	22.39%
Splinter (taller, more ferret like)	1	1.49%
Traag (giant stone golem)	8	11.94%
Casey (kid, missing teeth)	13	19.40%
The Technodrome (all purple, sphere-shape)	12	17.91%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2013, 11:53 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,835	Worst redesign of a major TMNT character from a past incarnation? Wait for poll. Which is your least favorite redesign?

11-18-2013, 11:56 AM	#2
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	None. I like all of the redesigns thus far. You also forgot to put April in there as she's a kid now, too, but whatever. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

11-18-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	I don't actually hate any of them. They are all good in their own ways. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

11-18-2013, 01:34 PM	#5
demonsweat Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: a warm place Posts: 555	If Kirby Bat counts as Wingnut, I'd go with him. I just think he's kind of goofy-looking and don't care for his overall design. I like all the ones on the list though. __________________ stuff to read: fanfiction.net / deviantArt stuff to look at: Sweat's Dojo / Screencap Gallery

11-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#6
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	So far, I've had no problem with any of the redesigns. __________________

11-18-2013, 03:01 PM	#7
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,506	If the Kirby Bat is, in fact, supposed to be Wingnut then I would go with that one. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

11-18-2013, 04:22 PM	#9
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	I took one look at Karai's design for the first time and my jaw dropped. I couldn't believe how horrible it was when I first saw it. However, it grew on me. Casey, however, has the most ridiculous design. Ever. Every other design you mentioned I was actually pretty OK with. To be honest, I actually liked some of these designs more than the original ones (i.e: Shredder, Technodrome). I also fourth for a Wingnut choice. __________________ "Shredder, you gotta listen to reason!" - Leonardo "Oh Turtles! Oh Turtles! Chew your gum properly." "If I miss this week's Kirby, heads are gonna roll." - Raphael "The Biosites have almost finished healing my flesh." - Shredder "Because we're takin' the heart and you're goin' to jail!" - Donatello

11-18-2013, 04:57 PM	#10
raph27 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,611	Casey. Just...ugh. It'll get better for me when he puts the mask on (I actually really like the new mask.) cause actually I don't mind it EXCEPT THE FUGLY FACE.

11-18-2013, 05:50 PM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Not a fan of Karai's blonde undercut or whatever that's called, but otherwise I love all of the new designs.

11-18-2013, 06:09 PM	#12
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	If I had to pick one out of the options you listed, I'd go with the Technodrome. Not because I hate the redesign, I just love the original version. I pretty much love all the new designs though.

11-18-2013, 06:10 PM	#13
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,835	Yeah I don't get why they even called it the Technodrome. It looks like any generic alien spaceship. Nothing like the iconic look.

11-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#14
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I'll go with Technodrome too, it doesn't have that wonderment and bewilderment quality the OT version had. But everything else is just perfect so far.

11-18-2013, 07:05 PM	#15
Electric Epic Hiatus Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,484	their needs to be an "other" option, cause i like all of those. maybe not karai at first, or casey, but i got over those real quick and now are 2 of my favorite __________________

11-18-2013, 10:39 PM	#16
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,701	Traag and the Technodrome. Bland and generic. I count April as a redesign. She is her own character. She does not like like the 80's or 2K3 April only younger, she is her own new design. But I got used to it by now. __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

11-18-2013, 11:35 PM	#17
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	I'm going with the Technodrome; not because it's terrible, but just because I don't really think the others are bad at all. Also, it's only the interior of the new Technodrome that I think is lame. __________________

11-19-2013, 01:32 AM	#19
Bossa Nova Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States, California Posts: 592	I still think Karai is fuglier than words can describe. It's a shame since when her design was first released I was ready to give her a chance and I tried to ignore all the naysayers, after all, she could have looked a lot better in motion. Turns out I was wrong. There is absolutely nothing the least bit appealing about her face or her hair and her armor leaves a bit to be desired as well. I really don't care if she has short hair (2k7 Karai had short hair and she was very pretty), or even if they wanted to add in that weird yellow bit to spice her up, but the design they went for her...those sideburns, her bangs...totally missed the mark. When I imagine Karai I always picture an extremely beautiful woman-not a girl next door, not a plain jane, not an 'ugly pretty' type of girl, but straight up, stereotypically beautiful. And this design is just hideous. Splinter is weird for me. Actual design wise I think he looks rather nice (except for his creepy human hands)...he just doesn't feel like Splinter. Still, since his basic design is pretty appealing, then my vote goes to Karai. __________________ Nova's TMNT Fanfics

11-19-2013, 01:39 AM	#20
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	When i first saw the thread I didn't notice the Nick tag so I was gonna say, "Red Sky Turtles and April" but well....I'mma still do it. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656