The color of Splinter's kimono in the OT

TurtleFan2012 · 04-13-2015, 11:01 AM

This is not really a big deal, but I was wondering if other people notice that his kimono changes color in episodes. Sometimes it's red, sometimes it's purple, and other times it's pinkish. I think it even changes color in the same episode.

I know the show has mistakes, but have you guys notice the color change in the outfit?

*CyberCubed* · 04-13-2015, 11:02 AM

Different animation studios used different coloring. Its supposed to be purple or dark red.

~~Mew~~ · 04-13-2015, 02:43 PM

~~ABrown~~ · 04-13-2015, 03:54 PM

When was it ever purple? This is like that stupid dress that social media was arguing over the color. "Our company doesn't make the kimono in purple."

*Powder* · 04-13-2015, 05:52 PM

It changes based on the lighting of their environment, not just due to a lack of consistency. But it's clearly supposed to be Magenta, over all.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-13-2015, 06:21 PM

Heh, I frequently vary the colors on the kimono whenever I draw Splinter in fan art:
http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ions-490655600

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...nter-470739111

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...2012-283554742

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...r-p1-261849025

And Powder's interpretation of the kimono as light purple with white trim might just be my favorite look for Splinter of them all:
http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...sion-199450042

*Powder* · 04-13-2015, 06:25 PM

Pretty sure I borrowed that color scheme off of some random 90's merch. Valentines, or something. If/when I find the reference, I'll send it to you.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-13-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Pretty sure I borrowed that color scheme off of some random 90's merch. Valentines, or something. If/when I find the reference, I'll send it to you.

Oh, you're right!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/piratejohnny/4335908601/

*Prowler* · 04-13-2015, 07:05 PM

Well ye, different shades based on lighting and different animation studios.

It's always been purpleish to me.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 04-13-2015, 08:24 PM

I like the magenta theory. Let's go with that. Red(ish) makes more sense, IMHO.

*Powder* · 04-13-2015, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Oh, you're right!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/piratejohnny/4335908601/

It's a sharp look, no?

I also liked the (coloring?) book that gave Splinter a white headband.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-13-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

It's a sharp look, no?

I also liked the (coloring?) book that gave Splinter a white headband.

Coloring book? But how did you know it was white?

**Jester** · 04-13-2015, 09:29 PM

This:

*oldmanwinters* · 04-13-2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

This:
http://www.ioffer.com/img/1074758400/_i/2313700/1.jpg

Hah! I had completely forgotten that as well!

Ironic, since I used that very image as a reference for one of my own drawings within the last year.

EDIT: And... is that the actual scan I made?

~~Leo656~~ · 04-13-2015, 09:33 PM

Haaaah I miss that old sh*t.

Every kid I knew had like three of those damn things floating around.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-14-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Haaaah I miss that old sh*t.

Every kid I knew had like three of those damn things floating around.

I'm a huge fan of those books that adapted the first season episodes (minus Hot Rodding Teenagers). Just look at these pages from "Mutant Madness" digitally cleaned up by Powder!

~~Leo656~~ · 04-14-2015, 10:40 AM

I had one that had little "profile" pages on each Turtle. For either Raph or Donnie, I forget which, but for "favorite saying", it said, "I'm not gonna pay more for this muffler!"

Nobody looking at it today would even get that joke! I don't think Midas was even using that slogan anymore by then!

The goofy sh*t you remember.

*CyberCubed* · 04-14-2015, 11:45 AM

Anyone remember those sticker books similar to these coloring books? They would give you two-pages of stickers, and you would peel them off and then place the on the various pages to make the correct scenes? I remember having TMNT, Batman and Power Rangers versions of those books.

~~Mew~~ · 04-14-2015, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Anyone remember those sticker books similar to these coloring books? They would give you two-pages of stickers, and you would peel them off and then place the on the various pages to make the correct scenes? I remember having TMNT, Batman and Power Rangers versions of those books.

Colorforms?

*oldmanwinters* · 04-14-2015, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Anyone remember those sticker books similar to these coloring books? They would give you two-pages of stickers, and you would peel them off and then place the on the various pages to make the correct scenes? I remember having TMNT, Batman and Power Rangers versions of those books.

Diamond was the company that was prevalent with licensed sticker book releases. They did one TMNT book that featured a couple of pages like that. It was sold as a 3D "silde-o-scope" special sticker book.

04-13-2015, 11:01 AM	#1
TurtleFan2012 Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 300	The color of Splinter's kimono in the OT This is not really a big deal, but I was wondering if other people notice that his kimono changes color in episodes. Sometimes it's red, sometimes it's purple, and other times it's pinkish. I think it even changes color in the same episode. I know the show has mistakes, but have you guys notice the color change in the outfit?

04-13-2015, 06:21 PM	#6
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,464	Heh, I frequently vary the colors on the kimono whenever I draw Splinter in fan art: http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ions-490655600 http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...nter-470739111 http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...2012-283554742 http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...r-p1-261849025 And Powder's interpretation of the kimono as light purple with white trim might just be my favorite look for Splinter of them all: http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...sion-199450042 __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

04-13-2015, 08:24 PM	#10
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04-13-2015, 11:02 AM	#2
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,751	Different animation studios used different coloring. Its supposed to be purple or dark red.

04-13-2015, 02:43 PM	#3
~~Mew~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: In an apartment Posts: 3,159

04-13-2015, 03:54 PM	#4
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	When was it ever purple? This is like that stupid dress that social media was arguing over the color. "Our company doesn't make the kimono in purple."

04-13-2015, 05:52 PM	#5
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	It changes based on the lighting of their environment, not just due to a lack of consistency. But it's clearly supposed to be Magenta, over all.

04-13-2015, 06:25 PM	#7
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Pretty sure I borrowed that color scheme off of some random 90's merch. Valentines, or something. If/when I find the reference, I'll send it to you.

04-13-2015, 07:05 PM	#9
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,950	Well ye, different shades based on lighting and different animation studios. It's always been purpleish to me.

04-13-2015, 09:33 PM	#15
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Haaaah I miss that old sh*t. Every kid I knew had like three of those damn things floating around.

04-14-2015, 10:40 AM	#17
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I had one that had little "profile" pages on each Turtle. For either Raph or Donnie, I forget which, but for "favorite saying", it said, "I'm not gonna pay more for this muffler!" Nobody looking at it today would even get that joke! I don't think Midas was even using that slogan anymore by then! The goofy sh*t you remember.

04-14-2015, 11:45 AM	#18
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,751	Anyone remember those sticker books similar to these coloring books? They would give you two-pages of stickers, and you would peel them off and then place the on the various pages to make the correct scenes? I remember having TMNT, Batman and Power Rangers versions of those books.