Favorite James Avery Shredder moments?

*CyberCubed* · 01-02-2014, 10:33 AM

As a tribute to James Avery, what were your favorite Shredder moments or dialogue from the original toon? Also only choose episodes James Avery voiced Shredder in, not one of the replacement Shredder VA's throughout the shows run.

I love how Shredder could sound threatening and menacing in one moment to comedic and silly in other moments. I love Shredder's banter with Krang and his moments of breaking the fourth wall talking to the audience.

What are your favorite moments or dialogue?

*pannoni1* · 01-02-2014, 10:48 AM

Cowabunga Shredhead easily. James Avery could do a better, funnier Michelangelo impression than Townsend ever could do to Shredder when he replaced him. To me my favorite line and perhaps all-time was when he was at Vinnie's Pizza with Leonardo and Raphael, searching for a kidnapped Michelangelo when he says "There's some cheese left in this Shredder... SHREDDER...SHREDDER....SHREDDER.SHREDDER.." and then thanks to the special spell has his mind transform back to Shredder and becomes very evil to Leo/Raph, backed with "You're not going anywhere, AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!", which sets up one of the most dangerous, dramatic moments in the series. There are several other funny lines in that episode which brings out the Uncle Phil in him. Honorable mention to his Splinter portrayal in The Old Switcheroo.

*TurtleTitan97* · 01-02-2014, 01:32 PM

Cowabunga Shredhead for me as well. That episode makes me laugh so hard.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 01-02-2014, 01:40 PM

Yeah, i'm probably going to go with Cowabunga shredhead as well. Other turtle actors who impersonate Michelangelo are awesome in my books, and James Avery is no exception.

Gyt Kaliba · 01-02-2014, 01:43 PM

Hate to parrot it, but yeah - having re-watched that episode and others fairly recently, Cowabunga Shredhead definitely stands out even amongst Avery's other dialogue in the role. It not only showcased that he could still play Shredder even while being a completely different character simultaneously, it was just a hilarious concept that he was able to bring to life completely.

Beyond that though, I'd also have to credit a lot of his work in that first five-episode mini-series, from when the Shredder was still being treated as at least some sort of a threat. Avery really sold that well too.

A personal favorite though, if I had to pick just one line itself, is his little pouting moment where he's jumping up and down screaming 'I never get to have any fun!/I won't, I won't, I won't!'. I forget exactly which episode that's from though.

*Powder* · 01-02-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gyt Kaliba

Hate to parrot it, but yeah - having re-watched that episode and others fairly recently, Cowabunga Shredhead definitely stands out even amongst Avery's other dialogue in the role. It not only showcased that he could still play Shredder even while being a completely different character simultaneously, it was just a hilarious concept that he was able to bring to life completely.

Beyond that though, I'd also have to credit a lot of his work in that first five-episode mini-series, from when the Shredder was still being treated as at least some sort of a threat. Avery really sold that well too.

Pretty much this, yo. Spot on.

*BubblyShell22* · 01-02-2014, 04:51 PM

Yes, I remember Cowabunga Shredhead and how hilarious he was when he was Mikey in that one. Avery really did a good job with that. He had a lot of good lines, but the one I remember the most is one I think we all know pretty well: "Tonight, I dine on Turtle Soup."

**Jester** · 01-02-2014, 04:52 PM

Agree about Shredder as Michelangelo in Cowabunga, Shredhead!, but for me the first to come to mind is, "I don't wanna conquer this place...I wanna conquer Earth!!" from The Shredder is Splintered.

*Shark_Blade* · 01-02-2014, 04:52 PM

"Aah... it feels so good to be so evil"

Gyt Kaliba · 01-02-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Agree about Shredder as Michelangelo in Cowabunga, Shredhead!, but for me the first to come to mind is, "I don't wanna conquer this place...I wanna conquer Earth!!" from The Shredder is Splintered.

That's a really good one too. As in, so good that just reading it, I heard his exact line reading in my head, especially on the latter part of the line.

Aaronardo · 01-02-2014, 05:00 PM

Along with Cowabunga Shredhead, I also loved some of his dialogue with Krang. Like when he had the Turtles beat, Shredder about to destroy them, and Krang calls and tells him to leave them alone. So he says "I won't, I won't, I WON'T!" jumping up and down, and Krang replies, "You will, you will, you WILL!".

Probably my most favorite TMNT moment right there.

ScratchTheHotSpot · 01-02-2014, 05:08 PM

The episode : Take Me To Your Leader

Krang: Ooh, you have a way with words, Shredder.

Shredder: Well actually, I always wanted to be a writer. Being a ruthless conqueror was my second choice.

DonatelloNinja82 · 01-04-2014, 09:35 AM

Already mentioned, but he was amazing in the first 5 episodes.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 01-04-2014, 03:28 PM

Agreed on all of the above. Or any time he insulted Krang's lack of hands/hair/etc. Like he was rubbing it in that Krang had no body and had to depend on HIM. So evil! One of my favorites was in "Michelangelo's Birthday", when he finds out that he's about to snuff Mikey out ON HIS BIRTHDAY, and is all mock sympathetic, and then laughs wickedly over the irony. Such a cruel b@st@rd.....

cryan · 01-04-2014, 07:18 PM

favorite line from Shredder was from the episode the Foot Soldiers are Revolting.

Shredder to a foot soldier: Have a seat Alpha one. You are about to make robot history or this thing will make fried noodles out of your circuitry.

Same episode

Krang: The Power Cells have been charged to full capacity!

Shredder: So are the fillings in my teeth.

MastahShredder · 01-05-2014, 03:58 PM

DonatelloDomeHead31 · 01-06-2014, 10:55 AM

I remember in "Return of the Shredder" (Season 2, episode 1) where he is calling on the foot soldiers and none arrive. He then scares the muggers away. I thought that moment was funny that he was without any foot soldier help, but relying on Baxter Stockman and the "Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang"

James Avery, you will be missed.

mikey22 · 01-06-2014, 01:56 PM

calling bebop rocksteady dunderheads

when he takes on all 4 turtles and splinter in the incredible shrinking turtles

his laugh

the first words you hear from him in the first episode WHAT THE DEVIL

just the way he said it you knew he had voice talent

Aaronardo · 01-06-2014, 04:47 PM

"You grotesque ganglion!"

Krang: "Soon, we will have the Turtles out of our faces!"
Shredder: "Krang. You have no... I won't say it. It's too easy."

(Marching with an army)
"You left, you left. You left your wife and 48 kids."

NYShell · 01-07-2014, 01:59 AM

I loved when Shredder would say stuff like"Baxter, you idiot!"

01-02-2014, 10:33 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	Favorite James Avery Shredder moments? As a tribute to James Avery, what were your favorite Shredder moments or dialogue from the original toon? Also only choose episodes James Avery voiced Shredder in, not one of the replacement Shredder VA's throughout the shows run. I love how Shredder could sound threatening and menacing in one moment to comedic and silly in other moments. I love Shredder's banter with Krang and his moments of breaking the fourth wall talking to the audience. What are your favorite moments or dialogue?

01-02-2014, 10:48 AM	#2
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Cowabunga Shredhead easily. James Avery could do a better, funnier Michelangelo impression than Townsend ever could do to Shredder when he replaced him. To me my favorite line and perhaps all-time was when he was at Vinnie's Pizza with Leonardo and Raphael, searching for a kidnapped Michelangelo when he says "There's some cheese left in this Shredder... SHREDDER...SHREDDER....SHREDDER.SHREDDER.." and then thanks to the special spell has his mind transform back to Shredder and becomes very evil to Leo/Raph, backed with "You're not going anywhere, AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!", which sets up one of the most dangerous, dramatic moments in the series. There are several other funny lines in that episode which brings out the Uncle Phil in him. Honorable mention to his Splinter portrayal in The Old Switcheroo. __________________ 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!

01-02-2014, 01:32 PM	#3
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	Cowabunga Shredhead for me as well. That episode makes me laugh so hard. __________________

01-02-2014, 01:40 PM	#4
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	Yeah, i'm probably going to go with Cowabunga shredhead as well. Other turtle actors who impersonate Michelangelo are awesome in my books, and James Avery is no exception. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

01-02-2014, 01:43 PM	#5
Gyt Kaliba Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 770	Hate to parrot it, but yeah - having re-watched that episode and others fairly recently, Cowabunga Shredhead definitely stands out even amongst Avery's other dialogue in the role. It not only showcased that he could still play Shredder even while being a completely different character simultaneously, it was just a hilarious concept that he was able to bring to life completely. Beyond that though, I'd also have to credit a lot of his work in that first five-episode mini-series, from when the Shredder was still being treated as at least some sort of a threat. Avery really sold that well too. A personal favorite though, if I had to pick just one line itself, is his little pouting moment where he's jumping up and down screaming 'I never get to have any fun!/I won't, I won't, I won't!'. I forget exactly which episode that's from though. __________________ My FanFiction

01-02-2014, 04:51 PM	#7
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Yes, I remember Cowabunga Shredhead and how hilarious he was when he was Mikey in that one. Avery really did a good job with that. He had a lot of good lines, but the one I remember the most is one I think we all know pretty well: "Tonight, I dine on Turtle Soup." __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

01-02-2014, 04:52 PM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Agree about Shredder as Michelangelo in Cowabunga, Shredhead!, but for me the first to come to mind is, "I don't wanna conquer this place...I wanna conquer Earth!!" from The Shredder is Splintered. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-02-2014, 04:52 PM	#9
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	"Aah... it feels so good to be so evil"

01-02-2014, 05:00 PM	#11
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	Along with Cowabunga Shredhead, I also loved some of his dialogue with Krang. Like when he had the Turtles beat, Shredder about to destroy them, and Krang calls and tells him to leave them alone. So he says "I won't, I won't, I WON'T!" jumping up and down, and Krang replies, "You will, you will, you WILL!". Probably my most favorite TMNT moment right there. __________________ "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

01-02-2014, 05:08 PM	#12
ScratchTheHotSpot Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Posts: 207	The episode : Take Me To Your Leader Krang: Ooh, you have a way with words, Shredder. Shredder: Well actually, I always wanted to be a writer. Being a ruthless conqueror was my second choice.

01-04-2014, 09:35 AM	#13
DonatelloNinja82 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,345	Already mentioned, but he was amazing in the first 5 episodes. __________________ Michelangelo: Holy guacamole with hot sauce and jalapenos!

01-04-2014, 03:28 PM	#14
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Agreed on all of the above. Or any time he insulted Krang's lack of hands/hair/etc. Like he was rubbing it in that Krang had no body and had to depend on HIM. So evil! One of my favorites was in "Michelangelo's Birthday", when he finds out that he's about to snuff Mikey out ON HIS BIRTHDAY, and is all mock sympathetic, and then laughs wickedly over the irony. Such a cruel b@st@rd..... __________________ "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

01-04-2014, 07:18 PM	#15
cryan Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 743	favorite line from Shredder was from the episode the Foot Soldiers are Revolting. Shredder to a foot soldier: Have a seat Alpha one. You are about to make robot history or this thing will make fried noodles out of your circuitry. Same episode Krang: The Power Cells have been charged to full capacity! Shredder: So are the fillings in my teeth.

01-05-2014, 03:58 PM	#16
MastahShredder Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York Posts: 743	__________________

01-06-2014, 10:55 AM	#17
DonatelloDomeHead31 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Helping Casey Jones fix the Pick-Up Truck Posts: 878	I remember in "Return of the Shredder" (Season 2, episode 1) where he is calling on the foot soldiers and none arrive. He then scares the muggers away. I thought that moment was funny that he was without any foot soldier help, but relying on Baxter Stockman and the "Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang" James Avery, you will be missed. __________________ Donatello: Pork rind. Donatello: Yeah, a few inquiries. Donatello: Turtles don't migrate, Raph. Birds do! Donatello: Have you seen the way this guy drives? Donatello: 0.00000003%! Donatello: I don't know, but it doesn't look good...

01-06-2014, 01:56 PM	#18
mikey22 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: IL Posts: 682	calling bebop rocksteady dunderheads when he takes on all 4 turtles and splinter in the incredible shrinking turtles his laugh the first words you hear from him in the first episode WHAT THE DEVIL just the way he said it you knew he had voice talent

01-06-2014, 04:47 PM	#19
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	"You grotesque ganglion!" Krang: "Soon, we will have the Turtles out of our faces!" Shredder: "Krang. You have no... I won't say it. It's too easy." (Marching with an army) "You left, you left. You left your wife and 48 kids." __________________ "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

01-07-2014, 01:59 AM	#20
NYShell Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY - Dallas, TX Posts: 581	I loved when Shredder would say stuff like"Baxter, you idiot!" __________________ "All fathers care for their sons." ** LOOKING FOR 2016 SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES EXCLUSIVE TMNT STATUES (LEO, MIKE, RAPH) **