First time watching this... (also my first post)

nathanbofficial · 08-04-2014, 05:43 PM

First of all...I'm in love with this forum! It's amazing and this is my first post, so hey

What can I say? A turtle sceptic is what I was. I really didn't think this show would do it for me at all. How wrong was I? Granted, I'm only 4 episodes in, but that's enough for me to declare myself an official 'fan' of TMNT 2012.

Let me start of by saying I'm 22 years old and I have always loved the Turtles as a franchise. Granted, some stuff to come out over the years has been pretty awful but some has been pretty decent. It was the 90s movies that got me hooked on Turtles. I remember being a kid and being obsessed with the first movie, especially The Shredder (villains are my thing lol). So that was how I discovered the (debateable) most famous and successful cartoon of the Turtles and that was the 1987 one. Now by the time I'd finished most of the series I was beyond addicted to the turtles and often went searching with my parents for toys and playsets in stores and markets and even on ebay from time-to-time. I was like every kid back then that came across the turtles, there was just something about them that appealed to me. As I grew older I'm sad to admit my relationship with the show started to become less and less. I tried watching 2003 series but I really just couldn't get into it at all. The writing and the production was good, but as I've said above ^^ the Shredder is my favourite character and the '03 cartoon destroyed him in my opinion. I couldn't take this robot-type Shredder seriously and that's why I didn't keep up with it. Now I know most people must think 'if you loved the Shredder, why didn't you hate the '87 version?'. The answer is probably nostalgia purposes. Anyway, it was only recently that I watched the new Michael Bay Turtles trailer and found myself saying 'Oh no!' Because it really does look awful, no disrespect to the fans of it, I just think hollywood has lost the whole 'point' of the turtles, that's not saying I won't give it a go, but CGI turtles, maximum action and...a robot Shredder aren't something I'm particularly interested in. As I said, I will give it a go, but I can already tell it's going to be struggle. Watching the trailer re-kindled many thoughts about my childhood. I began watching clips of the original 87 cartoon on youtube and thought about how amazing it was to collect to the toys back when I was a kid. I already have the 3 90s movies on blu ray because they're movies I've never strayed away from, the first is in my top 10 favourite movies of all time. I decided to purchase the entire boxset from the USA of the 87 cartoon and I've sat down and watched every episode.

Now I'm not here to review the 87 cartoon. But...let's just say there's a small part of me now as an adult that's saying 'god, it's amazing but it's so cheesy' at the same time. I'll never fall out of love with it, but it's the truth. It's not just the cheese fest, it's the lack of character development really. Every episode consists of the same thing over and over again.

Anyway, enough of that, I read loads of reviews about the 2012 cartoon, many saying it was the 'correct' version of Turtles, many adults too saying they were hooked etc etc. I googled pictures and the animation just put me off straight away. So I kept pushing it out of my mind but as I've read more (as I keep going on) people mentioned about The Shredder being human AND being the villain that you'd except from him (not to diss the '87 cartoon, but he could have been a bit more intimidating). So I ordered the series off Amazon and it arrived today. I'm 4 episodes in and I have to say even as a 22 year old male, I was hooked from the very start. It could all change as I'm only 4 episodes in, but the turtles personalities are spot on. What's more, I'm impressed with other characters too, I genuinely can believe that Splinter was as poweful as the story tells us. In previous versions it's hard to picture him as anything other than a normal man who turns into a rat. This Splinter seems fearless, knowledgable and very self-aware of the danger that can come from 'the world above'. Now I've not seen much of the Shredder, but what I have seen so far is pretty impressive. He seems menacing and he does remind me of the 1990 movie version for some reason. I've heard lots about this version, but if anyone is in my shoes and doesn't feel like this will be any good for them, please give it a go. I really can't wait to watch more and I'm beyond excited for when The Shredder reveals himself to the Turtles and to see if he and Splinter come face-to-face. Or...if he and Splinter do, I just hope it's worth it because the previous cartoon's have been a bit of a let down on that front.

So I thought I'd use this thread to post my views on different things with the series, I hope people don't mind and I'm open to discussions and stuff. I do hope someone can let me know if the series gets better or whether the quality decreases so I know what to expect for the future?

rickwj324 · 08-04-2014, 06:30 PM

Welcome!! I'm exactly double your age and I love the Nick toon as well!! It's such a great show.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-04-2014, 07:52 PM

Welcome! 2k12 is definitely one of the best shows currently (if not the best!).

As much as I love OT, I only care for Season 1. The rest are watchable, but not as interesting and engaging. The animation quality is sad too compared to Season 1.

*Netkeeper* · 08-04-2014, 08:25 PM

why do these people always compare 2k12 to 87

did u know 4kids did a way better tmnt show in 2003

Metalhead 2.0 · 08-04-2014, 08:33 PM

Welcome aboard, lil' bro!
I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but I will say that you will NOT be disappointed by the interactions between Splinter and THE Shredder.

Metalhead 2.0 · 08-04-2014, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

why do these people always compare 2k12 to 87

did u know 4kids did a way better tmnt show in 2003

You're not very good at reading.

*Netkeeper* · 08-04-2014, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalhead 2.0

You're not very good at reading.

DID I MISS SOMETHING

i dont know i skimmed it for the letters 2003 i am dRUNK

*IndigoErth* · 08-04-2014, 08:41 PM

Keep watching, you'll keep loving it no doubt. Definitely been some great stuff out of this one so far. People shouldn't let the fun design style fool them into thinking it isn't worth a watch, it's pulled off some epic moments for sure. I'm in my 30s and this series is what brought me back when I gave it a chance early last year.

Mikey_1992 · 08-04-2014, 08:43 PM

Welcome aboard.

I have too started to watch the new TMNT and it is great.

*raph27* · 08-04-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

DID I MISS SOMETHING

i dont know i skimmed it for the letters 2003 i am dRUNK

Well.......
There's been weirder on here.

*CyberCubed* · 08-04-2014, 08:52 PM

Although the Nick show is a lot funnier and has better interactions between characters, the 4kids show generally has the best plots, story arcs, and fight scenes of the series.

The best bet of being a TMNT fan is having the ability to watch 3 shows.

*ssjup81* · 08-04-2014, 09:46 PM

I felt the same after the first 3 eps. I just got into it back in like May. It brought me in. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the 2k3 version as you. Don't know why.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

why do these people always compare 2k12 to 87

did u know 4kids did a way better tmnt show in 2003

You should've read the entire post.

Anyway, I think some people compare those two because the 2k12 version gives off a similar feel, at times, to the 80s series while still being its own thing. It gives off a nice retro feel to me, and a sense of nostalgia.

*Powder* · 08-04-2014, 09:52 PM

Welcome, but chill with the selfie avatar, son. It's a forum, get funky!

*Electric* · 08-04-2014, 11:12 PM

welcome to the drome!

as many others have stated, you will not be disapointed with this shredder. if you're only 4 episodes in, just keep going through them. i wont spoil anything but theres some great shredder episodes coming up

im a "villain" kind of guy myself, and i see where youre coming from. but based on what you posted, this shredder is right up your alley

*Metalwolf* · 08-05-2014, 12:01 AM

Yeah, I think you will like this Shredder. He is one of the more developed guys, and quite likely also one of the most dangerous. On the occasions he does show, he pretty much about wins the fight.

tmntpower1988 · 08-05-2014, 01:23 AM

I've been re-watching season 1 of the Nick series but I can't seem to get into it, find it boring. Some of the episodes in season 2 are way better. It's not as good as the 2k3 series IMO but it is better than the 80s show. Looking forward to the season 2 finale in September.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

the 4kids show generally has the best plots, story arcs, and fight scenes of the series.

Totally agree with this.

Zatoichi · 08-05-2014, 01:24 AM

23 years old, and I'm really enjoying the TMNT 2012 series. If you like the series now, just wait until you get to the 2nd half of season two!

*Shark_Blade* · 08-05-2014, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Although the Nick show is a lot funnier and has better interactions between characters, the 4kids show generally has the best plots, story arcs, and fight scenes of the series.

Hahhahaha NO. Nick is better if we're comparing Season 1-2 of both series.

*Netkeeper* · 08-05-2014, 01:49 AM

Says the dude with a 2007 movie avatar.

*pennydreadful* · 08-05-2014, 03:57 AM

Hey dude, welcome to the forums!

08-04-2014, 05:43 PM	#1
nathanbofficial Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: UK Posts: 44	First time watching this... (also my first post) First of all...I'm in love with this forum! It's amazing and this is my first post, so hey What can I say? A turtle sceptic is what I was. I really didn't think this show would do it for me at all. How wrong was I? Granted, I'm only 4 episodes in, but that's enough for me to declare myself an official 'fan' of TMNT 2012. Let me start of by saying I'm 22 years old and I have always loved the Turtles as a franchise. Granted, some stuff to come out over the years has been pretty awful but some has been pretty decent. It was the 90s movies that got me hooked on Turtles. I remember being a kid and being obsessed with the first movie, especially The Shredder (villains are my thing lol). So that was how I discovered the (debateable) most famous and successful cartoon of the Turtles and that was the 1987 one. Now by the time I'd finished most of the series I was beyond addicted to the turtles and often went searching with my parents for toys and playsets in stores and markets and even on ebay from time-to-time. I was like every kid back then that came across the turtles, there was just something about them that appealed to me. As I grew older I'm sad to admit my relationship with the show started to become less and less. I tried watching 2003 series but I really just couldn't get into it at all. The writing and the production was good, but as I've said above ^^ the Shredder is my favourite character and the '03 cartoon destroyed him in my opinion. I couldn't take this robot-type Shredder seriously and that's why I didn't keep up with it. Now I know most people must think 'if you loved the Shredder, why didn't you hate the '87 version?'. The answer is probably nostalgia purposes. Anyway, it was only recently that I watched the new Michael Bay Turtles trailer and found myself saying 'Oh no!' Because it really does look awful, no disrespect to the fans of it, I just think hollywood has lost the whole 'point' of the turtles, that's not saying I won't give it a go, but CGI turtles, maximum action and...a robot Shredder aren't something I'm particularly interested in. As I said, I will give it a go, but I can already tell it's going to be struggle. Watching the trailer re-kindled many thoughts about my childhood. I began watching clips of the original 87 cartoon on youtube and thought about how amazing it was to collect to the toys back when I was a kid. I already have the 3 90s movies on blu ray because they're movies I've never strayed away from, the first is in my top 10 favourite movies of all time. I decided to purchase the entire boxset from the USA of the 87 cartoon and I've sat down and watched every episode. Now I'm not here to review the 87 cartoon. But...let's just say there's a small part of me now as an adult that's saying 'god, it's amazing but it's so cheesy' at the same time. I'll never fall out of love with it, but it's the truth. It's not just the cheese fest, it's the lack of character development really. Every episode consists of the same thing over and over again. Anyway, enough of that, I read loads of reviews about the 2012 cartoon, many saying it was the 'correct' version of Turtles, many adults too saying they were hooked etc etc. I googled pictures and the animation just put me off straight away. So I kept pushing it out of my mind but as I've read more (as I keep going on) people mentioned about The Shredder being human AND being the villain that you'd except from him (not to diss the '87 cartoon, but he could have been a bit more intimidating). So I ordered the series off Amazon and it arrived today. I'm 4 episodes in and I have to say even as a 22 year old male, I was hooked from the very start. It could all change as I'm only 4 episodes in, but the turtles personalities are spot on. What's more, I'm impressed with other characters too, I genuinely can believe that Splinter was as poweful as the story tells us. In previous versions it's hard to picture him as anything other than a normal man who turns into a rat. This Splinter seems fearless, knowledgable and very self-aware of the danger that can come from 'the world above'. Now I've not seen much of the Shredder, but what I have seen so far is pretty impressive. He seems menacing and he does remind me of the 1990 movie version for some reason. I've heard lots about this version, but if anyone is in my shoes and doesn't feel like this will be any good for them, please give it a go. I really can't wait to watch more and I'm beyond excited for when The Shredder reveals himself to the Turtles and to see if he and Splinter come face-to-face. Or...if he and Splinter do, I just hope it's worth it because the previous cartoon's have been a bit of a let down on that front. So I thought I'd use this thread to post my views on different things with the series, I hope people don't mind and I'm open to discussions and stuff. I do hope someone can let me know if the series gets better or whether the quality decreases so I know what to expect for the future?

08-04-2014, 08:25 PM	#4
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	why do these people always compare 2k12 to 87 did u know 4kids did a way better tmnt show in 2003 __________________

08-04-2014, 11:12 PM	#14
Electric Epic Hiatus Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,484	welcome to the drome! as many others have stated, you will not be disapointed with this shredder. if you're only 4 episodes in, just keep going through them. i wont spoil anything but theres some great shredder episodes coming up im a "villain" kind of guy myself, and i see where youre coming from. but based on what you posted, this shredder is right up your alley __________________

08-05-2014, 01:24 AM	#17
Zatoichi Thug Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 98	23 years old, and I'm really enjoying the TMNT 2012 series. If you like the series now, just wait until you get to the 2nd half of season two! __________________ "Come get some."

08-05-2014, 01:49 AM	#19
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	Says the dude with a 2007 movie avatar. __________________

08-04-2014, 06:30 PM	#2
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,019	Welcome!! I'm exactly double your age and I love the Nick toon as well!! It's such a great show.

08-04-2014, 07:52 PM	#3
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	Welcome! 2k12 is definitely one of the best shows currently (if not the best!). As much as I love OT, I only care for Season 1. The rest are watchable, but not as interesting and engaging. The animation quality is sad too compared to Season 1.

08-04-2014, 08:33 PM	#5
Metalhead 2.0 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 822	Welcome aboard, lil' bro! I'm not going to spoil anything for you, but I will say that you will NOT be disappointed by the interactions between Splinter and THE Shredder.

08-04-2014, 08:41 PM	#8
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Keep watching, you'll keep loving it no doubt. Definitely been some great stuff out of this one so far. People shouldn't let the fun design style fool them into thinking it isn't worth a watch, it's pulled off some epic moments for sure. I'm in my 30s and this series is what brought me back when I gave it a chance early last year.

08-04-2014, 08:43 PM	#9
Mikey_1992 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24	Welcome aboard. I have too started to watch the new TMNT and it is great.

08-04-2014, 08:52 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	Although the Nick show is a lot funnier and has better interactions between characters, the 4kids show generally has the best plots, story arcs, and fight scenes of the series. The best bet of being a TMNT fan is having the ability to watch 3 shows.

08-04-2014, 09:52 PM	#13
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Welcome, but chill with the selfie avatar, son. It's a forum, get funky!

08-05-2014, 12:01 AM	#15
Metalwolf Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,563	Yeah, I think you will like this Shredder. He is one of the more developed guys, and quite likely also one of the most dangerous. On the occasions he does show, he pretty much about wins the fight.

08-05-2014, 03:57 AM	#20
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	Hey dude, welcome to the forums! __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).