I don't love introductions, but I'll give it a shot!

DanMar · 09-23-2014, 04:21 PM

Hi, everybody!

I recently stumbled upon this great forum and decided to join to make use of this amazing accumulation of knowledge!

I'm 29 and single. Never been married and no kids as of yet. I live in Texas. Pretty much as deep south as you can get in this state.

I've always been a general TMNT fan over the years. My first experience with them was probably the original animated series from the late 80's. At the time I was no older than five, which is hard to believe. I guess it must have been one of my earliest memories lol.

From there I experienced the original NES game that I absolutely loved, but hated at the same time. Once TMNT 2 came out I consumed it like a mad man. It's funny... I never actually owned the game, but I remember playing it quite a bit. I must have rented it many times and fondly remember heading to my local pizza place and playing the arcade version.

I musn't forget the movies! I loved (and still love) TMNT: The Movie and TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze. Each had a different tone to it, but I loved them equally. They still hold up in my opinion. Even though TMNT III: Turtles in Time is weaker, I still can't call it a bad movie.

I'm sad to say that my TMNT love sort of drops off from there. I occasionally delved into the new series as they came out. Some were obviously better than others. The current show on Nickelodeon looks amazing, but I usually only catch an episode every once in awhile. The last video game I played, I believe, was called TMNT IV: Turtles in Time. Similar to the movie I suppose and I remember enjoying it as well. From there, it's just a drop off.

I was never exposed to the original comics growing up (or comics in general). I've been reluctant to get into collecting the Ultimate Collection because I find the whole series, along with it's tie-ins a bit convoluted. Hearing about the new IDW series getting it's own hardcover collection excited me. So I decided to make it my first foray into the comic side of TMNT. From there most likely the Ultimate Collection.

Sorry for the overly long intro. I'm a bit surprised myself that I had so much to say about TMNT, but I hope we get along.

PS: If I had to choose a favorite turtle I'd say Leonardo, but to be more specific.

In Games: (1) Leonardo (2) Donatello - Based on weapon preference.
Animated Series: (1) Leonardo (2) Raphael - Based on character preference.

Gin Rummy · 09-23-2014, 04:27 PM

Welcome to the Technodrome Forums!

DanMar · 09-23-2014, 09:59 PM

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Welcome to the Technodrome Forums!

Thanks for the welcome Gin Rummy!

*DarkFell* · 09-23-2014, 11:31 PM

Hey there. Welcome to The Technodrome *forums.* There's all sorts of topics going on here. Hopefully you'll have fun sharing your opinions with the other big kids.

*Netkeeper* · 09-24-2014, 04:40 AM

Yo, nice to see more turtle fans in Texas!

Did you ever watch the 2k3 show? It's the best one, you really should look more into it. :D

DanMar · 09-24-2014, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFell

Hey there. Welcome to The Technodrome *forums.* There's all sorts of topics going on here. Hopefully you'll have fun sharing your opinions with the other big kids.

Thanks for the welcome.

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Yo, nice to see more turtle fans in Texas!

Did you ever watch the 2k3 show? It's the best one, you really should look more into it.

Actually I did. I probably watched most of the series up to the point where they were transported into the future. It sort of became a bit disjointed for me after that. It was a great series and I have yet to see the movie that supposedly brings that series to a close. If I'm remembering correctly, this was the series Usagi Yojimbo comes out in?

Mukouno · 09-24-2014, 07:24 AM

Welcome!

I'm a pretty new fan of the turtles, the nick series got me into the whole franchise. So right now I'm catching up on the other incarnations.
I'm more of a Mikey fan, but Leo comes as a close second.

DanMar · 09-24-2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mukouno

Welcome!

I'm a pretty new fan of the turtles, the nick series got me into the whole franchise. So right now I'm catching up on the other incarnations.
I'm more of a Mikey fan, but Leo comes as a close second.

Thanks! I can tell lol. That's a great piece of fanart you have in your sig.

*Mzx10484* · 09-24-2014, 08:13 AM

Welcome & greetings from Germany to Texas !!

DanMar · 09-24-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mzx10484

Welcome & greetings from Germany to Texas !!

Hello from Texas and thank you for the welcome!

*Powder* · 09-24-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMar

If I'm remembering correctly, this was the series Usagi Yojimbo comes out in?

Usagi was in both the Fred Wolf & 4kids animated series', plus the Mirage comics.

Welcome!

*Icebot* · 09-24-2014, 02:29 PM

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy it here!

Davin · 09-24-2014, 07:55 PM

Welcome to the Drome.

*blindturtle02* · 09-24-2014, 10:00 PM

Hey, and welcome to the drome. You sure sound like a TMNT fan to me. Always glad to meet any fan of TMNT. I'm not too familiar with the books but just now getting into reading them with my fiancee. Like you, I got on board with the OT series and toyline. You should definitely binge watch the Nick series if you ever get the chance. I love having mini marathons with that one. I'll binge watch the OT too, and my 2k3 DVDs but I try not to watch those too terribly much because they're all discontinued! Anywho, hope you have a blast here and see ya around the forums.

~~Davetello~~ · 09-24-2014, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the site man. Hope you enjoy it here.

DanMar · 09-25-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Usagi was in both the Fred Wolf & 4kids animated series', plus the Mirage comics.

Welcome!

Oh wow. That's interesting. I'm just discovering how rich of a character he is himself.

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Originally Posted by Icebot

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy it here!

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Originally Posted by Davin

Welcome to the Drome.

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Originally Posted by Davetello

Welcome to the site man. Hope you enjoy it here.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by blindturtle02

Hey, and welcome to the drome. You sure sound like a TMNT fan to me. Always glad to meet any fan of TMNT. I'm not too familiar with the books but just now getting into reading them with my fiancee. Like you, I got on board with the OT series and toyline. You should definitely binge watch the Nick series if you ever get the chance. I love having mini marathons with that one. I'll binge watch the OT too, and my 2k3 DVDs but I try not to watch those too terribly much because they're all discontinued! Anywho, hope you have a blast here and see ya around the forums.

I definitely will binge watch it. I'm not as heavy as a tv watcher as I used to be so I'll have to go out of my way to DVR or stream it.

*BubblyShell22* · 09-25-2014, 09:37 AM

Hey, DanMar, welcome to the Drome. You'll love it here. Awesome to hear you're a Leo fan. He's always been my favorite since the original show.

*Slade* · 09-25-2014, 04:46 PM

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the place. Let your brain expand with all kind of knowledge..and then tell me I'm retarted for typing this all out because I'm pretty bored.

09-23-2014, 04:21 PM	#1
DanMar Random Punk Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 17	I don't love introductions, but I'll give it a shot! Hi, everybody! I recently stumbled upon this great forum and decided to join to make use of this amazing accumulation of knowledge! I'm 29 and single. Never been married and no kids as of yet. I live in Texas. Pretty much as deep south as you can get in this state. I've always been a general TMNT fan over the years. My first experience with them was probably the original animated series from the late 80's. At the time I was no older than five, which is hard to believe. I guess it must have been one of my earliest memories lol. From there I experienced the original NES game that I absolutely loved, but hated at the same time. Once TMNT 2 came out I consumed it like a mad man. It's funny... I never actually owned the game, but I remember playing it quite a bit. I must have rented it many times and fondly remember heading to my local pizza place and playing the arcade version. I musn't forget the movies! I loved (and still love) TMNT: The Movie and TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze. Each had a different tone to it, but I loved them equally. They still hold up in my opinion. Even though TMNT III: Turtles in Time is weaker, I still can't call it a bad movie. I'm sad to say that my TMNT love sort of drops off from there. I occasionally delved into the new series as they came out. Some were obviously better than others. The current show on Nickelodeon looks amazing, but I usually only catch an episode every once in awhile. The last video game I played, I believe, was called TMNT IV: Turtles in Time. Similar to the movie I suppose and I remember enjoying it as well. From there, it's just a drop off. I was never exposed to the original comics growing up (or comics in general). I've been reluctant to get into collecting the Ultimate Collection because I find the whole series, along with it's tie-ins a bit convoluted. Hearing about the new IDW series getting it's own hardcover collection excited me. So I decided to make it my first foray into the comic side of TMNT. From there most likely the Ultimate Collection. Sorry for the overly long intro. I'm a bit surprised myself that I had so much to say about TMNT, but I hope we get along. PS: If I had to choose a favorite turtle I'd say Leonardo, but to be more specific. In Games: (1) Leonardo (2) Donatello - Based on weapon preference. Animated Series: (1) Leonardo (2) Raphael - Based on character preference. Last edited by DanMar; 09-23-2014 at 04:48 PM.

09-23-2014, 04:27 PM	#2
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blindturtle02 Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tx Posts: 2,627	Hey, and welcome to the drome. You sure sound like a TMNT fan to me. Always glad to meet any fan of TMNT. I'm not too familiar with the books but just now getting into reading them with my fiancee. Like you, I got on board with the OT series and toyline. You should definitely binge watch the Nick series if you ever get the chance. I love having mini marathons with that one. I'll binge watch the OT too, and my 2k3 DVDs but I try not to watch those too terribly much because they're all discontinued! Anywho, hope you have a blast here and see ya around the forums. __________________ Please don't remove my nice hat and wack me in the butt with it.

09-24-2014, 07:24 AM	#7
Mukouno Foot Soldier Join Date: May 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 130	Welcome! I'm a pretty new fan of the turtles, the nick series got me into the whole franchise. So right now I'm catching up on the other incarnations. I'm more of a Mikey fan, but Leo comes as a close second.

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