Should Splinter (and the Turtles) Wear Clothing and Armor?

TurtleMikey · 03-16-2014, 06:03 PM

Since the design leak of Michael Bay and Jonathan Liebesman's incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there has been a long and tedious debate of the whether the Turtles should be wearing clothing, armor, and various other coverings.

Most of the comments have been negative and on the side of the argument AGAINST it, with some of the arguments being as simple as saying the designs just shouldn't be changed from what they are, as well as distaste for what they chose, and not necessarily the covering itself.

Taking all of the arguments that they SHOULDN'T into consideration, I must ask:

Should Splinter (who is know to wear a robe in every one of his incarnation) wears clothes? Or rather, should he NOT be wearing clothes if the Turtles shouldn't?

Discuss.

RaphAndDonnie · 03-16-2014, 06:05 PM

If it's not done to the point of obnoxiousness then I don't mind if they do.

Walkabout · 03-16-2014, 06:09 PM

I'm not a fan of the turtles wearing clothes (sounds a bit weird)

But yeah, if it's not too over the top I could handle it.

*The Stryker* · 03-16-2014, 06:12 PM

Completely nude. All the time. Give the fans what they (apparently) want.

TurtleMikey · 03-16-2014, 06:14 PM

None of you have answered the question:

Should SPLINTER be wearing clothing?

slingtheory · 03-16-2014, 06:20 PM

Or just give them what's been time tested and still holds up. But yeah if they should wear stuff it should probably be for protection

SwiftNinjaFox · 03-16-2014, 06:22 PM

My opinion is simple: Stick to the source material.

Did Splinter wear a robe in the Mirage comics, Fred Wolf cartoon, Archie comics, 2k3 cartoon, Live Action Films, TMNT CG Film, IDW comics, and the Nick toon?

Yes, so then yes, keep Splinter wearing clothing of some sort.

The turtles? Same rule, stick to the source material, which would be, basic belt/shoulder strap and pads, but they could gear up with extra for specific purposes.

Hell, even Peter Laird said the same thing to Kevin Munroe when CG TMNT was in development. For that matter, this film is doing a few things he specifically didn't like the idea of (and apparently many fans don't either). :p

*turtlefanforever* · 03-16-2014, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Stryker

Completely nude. All the time. Give the fans what they (apparently) want.

Unless they add genitalia to the more human like turtles I don't see a problem with "nude"

*BabyTurtles* · 03-16-2014, 07:53 PM

.....yes...I like my Splinters wearing clothes...

Turtle-X · 03-17-2014, 01:35 AM

it certainly drives home the fact that they live in a sewer and scavenge whatever they find.

*BubblyShell22* · 03-17-2014, 07:04 AM

Splinter has always worn a kimono so yes he should wear one. That's pretty obvious.

*Candy Kappa* · 03-17-2014, 07:12 AM

Yes, Splinter should wear his signature kimono robe, preferably red/maroon.

It's not clothing that is a problem, it's the way they have been designed. These sign is terrible of what we have seen in the PD movie, the concept on the other hand could work in the hands of a more competent designer.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 03-17-2014, 07:20 AM

i say yes. i like his traditional robe. i like the nick kimono too. the turtles are the characters i prefer not having all the extra garb.

Gabriel GP · 03-17-2014, 10:57 AM

Why shouldn't he? He have always used his robe. Unless that they want to balance the clothing of the turtles by letting Splinter naked.

Anton Chigurh · 03-17-2014, 11:04 AM

Imho I'd like to see him in an Adidas track suit, but that's just me.

*Powder* · 03-17-2014, 12:19 PM

Clothes for Splinter always, yes. We already know he's wearing a blue robe, wooden sandals, etc. So that's a done deal.

FoxBoxKid · 03-17-2014, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anton Chigurh

Imho I'd like to see him in an Adidas track suit, but that's just me.

That would be hilarious.

SwiftNinjaFox · 03-17-2014, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anton Chigurh

Imho I'd like to see him in an Adidas track suit, but that's just me.

I....think I would be amused with this.

*Shark_Blade* · 03-17-2014, 06:21 PM

I wouldn't mind nude Splinter.

*Powder* · 03-17-2014, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwiftNinjaFox

I....think I would be amused with this.

I'd be fine with that too, despite how much of a departure it is.

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03-16-2014, 06:03 PM	#1
TurtleMikey Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 347	Should Splinter (and the Turtles) Wear Clothing and Armor? Since the design leak of Michael Bay and Jonathan Liebesman's incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there has been a long and tedious debate of the whether the Turtles should be wearing clothing, armor, and various other coverings. Most of the comments have been negative and on the side of the argument AGAINST it, with some of the arguments being as simple as saying the designs just shouldn't be changed from what they are, as well as distaste for what they chose, and not necessarily the covering itself. Taking all of the arguments that they SHOULDN'T into consideration, I must ask: Should Splinter (who is know to wear a robe in every one of his incarnation) wears clothes? Or rather, should he NOT be wearing clothes if the Turtles shouldn't? Discuss.

03-16-2014, 06:12 PM	#4
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Completely nude. All the time. Give the fans what they (apparently) want. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

03-16-2014, 06:20 PM	#6
slingtheory Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 580	Or just give them what's been time tested and still holds up. But yeah if they should wear stuff it should probably be for protection Last edited by slingtheory; 03-16-2014 at 06:27 PM.

03-16-2014, 07:53 PM	#9
BabyTurtles Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4,177	.....yes...I like my Splinters wearing clothes... __________________

03-16-2014, 06:09 PM	#3
Walkabout Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 556	I'm not a fan of the turtles wearing clothes (sounds a bit weird) But yeah, if it's not too over the top I could handle it.

03-16-2014, 06:14 PM	#5
TurtleMikey Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 347	None of you have answered the question: Should SPLINTER be wearing clothing?

03-16-2014, 06:22 PM	#7
SwiftNinjaFox Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 924	My opinion is simple: Stick to the source material. Did Splinter wear a robe in the Mirage comics, Fred Wolf cartoon, Archie comics, 2k3 cartoon, Live Action Films, TMNT CG Film, IDW comics, and the Nick toon? Yes, so then yes, keep Splinter wearing clothing of some sort. The turtles? Same rule, stick to the source material, which would be, basic belt/shoulder strap and pads, but they could gear up with extra for specific purposes. Hell, even Peter Laird said the same thing to Kevin Munroe when CG TMNT was in development. For that matter, this film is doing a few things he specifically didn't like the idea of (and apparently many fans don't either). :p

03-17-2014, 01:35 AM	#10
Turtle-X Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 100	it certainly drives home the fact that they live in a sewer and scavenge whatever they find.

03-17-2014, 07:04 AM	#11
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Splinter has always worn a kimono so yes he should wear one. That's pretty obvious. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

03-17-2014, 07:12 AM	#12
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Yes, Splinter should wear his signature kimono robe, preferably red/maroon. It's not clothing that is a problem, it's the way they have been designed. These sign is terrible of what we have seen in the PD movie, the concept on the other hand could work in the hands of a more competent designer. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-17-2014, 07:20 AM	#13
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i say yes. i like his traditional robe. i like the nick kimono too. the turtles are the characters i prefer not having all the extra garb. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

03-17-2014, 10:57 AM	#14
Gabriel GP Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brazil Posts: 176	Why shouldn't he? He have always used his robe. Unless that they want to balance the clothing of the turtles by letting Splinter naked. __________________

03-17-2014, 11:04 AM	#15
Anton Chigurh Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 474	Imho I'd like to see him in an Adidas track suit, but that's just me. __________________ "Whats the most you've ever lost on a coin toss?" "you have meddeled with the primal forces of nature Mr. Beale"

03-17-2014, 12:19 PM	#16
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Clothes for Splinter always, yes. We already know he's wearing a blue robe, wooden sandals, etc. So that's a done deal.

03-17-2014, 06:21 PM	#19
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I wouldn't mind nude Splinter.