Half-Shell Heroes 2D special to air on Nick in November

*NinjaPug* · 07-29-2015, 11:05 AM

Can't get enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Neither can we! Which is why we're happy to give you the exclusive lowdown on an upcoming one-hour TMNT TV special on Nickelodeon, Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past, debuting Sunday, November 22.

http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/07/29...cial-announced

Poster spoilered for size

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*Papenbrook* · 07-29-2015, 11:09 AM

NO! This shouldn't be happening!

*neatoman* · 07-29-2015, 11:19 AM

Oh great, it's on my birthday. Not really what I wanted for my birthday nor is it the TMNT spin-off I was hoping for, but I guess it's the thought that counts...

OrangeNinja1987 · 07-29-2015, 11:22 AM

Woah!

Well, looks pretty dumb and adorable at the same time. Why are the dinosaurs wearing ninja gear? Will the turtles still be played by Seth Green, Greg Cipes, Sean Astin, and Rob Paulsen?
Anyway, I like the turtles' designs. Are they still supposed to be teenagers in this or have they been made younger to appeal to even more little kids?

*Vicky82* · 07-29-2015, 11:22 AM

It looks like it's aimed for younger children but It looks pretty cool and i'm going to watch it.

They look so cute.

*neatoman* · 07-29-2015, 11:43 AM

So what's the concensus on this thing? Strangle it like Homer does to Bart or kill it with fire?

biganimefan · 07-29-2015, 12:08 PM

honestly I find it quite cute! I will definitely give it a look. To be fair though, I think this is a pretty good move on Nick's part. Give a chance to have the kids have age appropriate material. I've seen kids as young as 3 being obvious fans of Turtles and quite frankly, the Nick series is not exactly appropriate for that audience.

That being said, now what we need is a cartoon more along the lines of the 2003 series but more mature(PG-13 rated definitely) and air it on Adult Swim

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 07-29-2015, 12:09 PM

They are all paired with the cave turtle dinos from the 80s figure line!

*TurtleTitan97* · 07-29-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueTurtle1

They are all paired with the cave turtle dinos from the 80s figure line!

http://www.tmnttoys.com/93figures/caveturtles/3855.jpg

That is awesome.

Okay, now I'm slightly more interested in this.

matteso586 · 07-29-2015, 01:13 PM

This is probably not related to season 4. Or three, depending on the airings.

*Vicky82* · 07-29-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by matteso586

This is probably not related to season 4. Or three, depending on the airings.

No it's not related to the main series at all. It's just a tv special by possibly aimed for younger children.

Chaotix12345 · 07-29-2015, 01:28 PM

This looks max adorbs. Excited to see more of this, as it looks like a fun ride. Donnie's T-Rex from that still is giving me some major Transformers Animated vibes...

*plastroncafe* · 07-29-2015, 01:36 PM

OMG! This is adorable!

*Ninturtle* · 07-29-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Kraken

NO! This shouldn't be happening!

What's the big issue ? They're making a special that's aimed at kids I don't see how it's a problem at all.

marcelangelo · 07-29-2015, 01:39 PM

oh my god, this is disappointing...;(

*Autbot_Benz* · 07-29-2015, 01:40 PM

This doesn't surprise me one bit as Playmates puts more work into their half shell hero line then they do the main 5 inch nick toyline.

marcelangelo · 07-29-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninturtle

What's the big issue ? They're making a special that's aimed at kids I don't see how it's a problem at all.

I guess he like myself was hoping for a completely different spin off than THIS...

~~Amaranthus~~ · 07-29-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marcelangelo

oh my god, this is disappointing...;(

How is it disappointing?
It's a show for little kids. What the hell is there to complain about?

*IndigoErth* · 07-29-2015, 01:44 PM

The obvious toy selling (and previous toys) connection is not even disguised one bit, so kind of feels far too obviously driven by the toy company. So can't give points for simply and sincerely making a special just because; since the "because" is "because toys."

However, it looks adorable and will have to check this out for sure. And something that brings new younger TMNT fans into the fold is a plus. Though I immediately feel this will become a thing, such as all those times they've come out with a new Barbie and there is a Barbie video to match... that sort of thing. I predict there will be more of these specials. Not a bad thing in and of itself, but wish it wasn't really all about selling stuff. Way to be super obvious Playmates. So when can we expect those dino toys?

(Though admittedly if they re-do the dino/Turtle sets in this, I might have to have one if it's cute enough. I don't know how I never saw in stores or owned the original Leo with my fave dino as a kid.)

Edit: Although, going by the article, I'll be curious how they work Triceritons and whatnot into this. The Helf-Shell line always seemed like Turtle tots and this looks like it. Are the Triceritons going to be kids? lol

Maybe this is their answer to people wanting to see Turtle tots. Would be nice to see the Turtles as little kids in the show, but given the medium... 2D does make more sense in time and financial terms.

marcelangelo · 07-29-2015, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amaranthus

How is it disappointing?
It's a show for little kids. What the hell is there to complain about?

first of all, I am not complaining..I was just uttering an opinion.
I don't approve of taking my turtles in this kiddy boobo bubbly super cute sweety because it sells at this very moment direction...this is why my notions towards this release are rather unsupportive.
to everyone who enjoys this kind of thing: enjoy it.I am happy for you.

07-29-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Half-Shell Heroes 2D special to air on Nick in November Can't get enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Neither can we! Which is why we're happy to give you the exclusive lowdown on an upcoming one-hour TMNT TV special on Nickelodeon, Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past, debuting Sunday, November 22. http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/07/29...cial-announced Poster spoilered for size Spoiler:

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Papenbrook I'm leaving. Goodbye. :) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: No comment -_- ... Posts: 2,754	Wha...? NO! This shouldn't be happening! Last edited by Papenbrook; 07-29-2015 at 11:10 AM. Reason: Had to calm down.....

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OrangeNinja1987 Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 223	Woah! Well, looks pretty dumb and adorable at the same time. Why are the dinosaurs wearing ninja gear? Will the turtles still be played by Seth Green, Greg Cipes, Sean Astin, and Rob Paulsen? Anyway, I like the turtles' designs. Are they still supposed to be teenagers in this or have they been made younger to appeal to even more little kids? __________________ DON: We've got to find that bomb! And we've only got eight minutes to do it! RAPH: Excuse me; is that including the commercial break? - 1987 For TMNT art and more, check out OrangeNinja1987 on Deviantart! http://orangeninja1987.deviantart.com/ To help with a current TMNT project: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=53441 Proud fan of the TMNT 2014 movie

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Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,803	It looks like it's aimed for younger children but It looks pretty cool and i'm going to watch it. They look so cute. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments. Last edited by Vicky82; 07-29-2015 at 11:30 AM.

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07-29-2015, 12:08 PM	#7
biganimefan Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 233	honestly I find it quite cute! I will definitely give it a look. To be fair though, I think this is a pretty good move on Nick's part. Give a chance to have the kids have age appropriate material. I've seen kids as young as 3 being obvious fans of Turtles and quite frankly, the Nick series is not exactly appropriate for that audience. That being said, now what we need is a cartoon more along the lines of the 2003 series but more mature(PG-13 rated definitely) and air it on Adult Swim

07-29-2015, 01:13 PM	#10
matteso586 Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 712	This is probably not related to season 4. Or three, depending on the airings.

07-29-2015, 01:28 PM	#12
Chaotix12345 Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,128	This looks max adorbs. Excited to see more of this, as it looks like a fun ride. Donnie's T-Rex from that still is giving me some major Transformers Animated vibes... __________________ The Lazy Shell - My nerdy musings in rarely-updated blog form!

07-29-2015, 01:39 PM	#15
marcelangelo Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,471	oh my god, this is disappointing...;(

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Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,148	This doesn't surprise me one bit as Playmates puts more work into their half shell hero line then they do the main 5 inch nick toyline. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

07-29-2015, 01:44 PM	#19
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,288	The obvious toy selling (and previous toys) connection is not even disguised one bit, so kind of feels far too obviously driven by the toy company. So can't give points for simply and sincerely making a special just because; since the "because" is "because toys." However, it looks adorable and will have to check this out for sure. And something that brings new younger TMNT fans into the fold is a plus. Though I immediately feel this will become a thing, such as all those times they've come out with a new Barbie and there is a Barbie video to match... that sort of thing. I predict there will be more of these specials. Not a bad thing in and of itself, but wish it wasn't really all about selling stuff. Way to be super obvious Playmates. So when can we expect those dino toys? (Though admittedly if they re-do the dino/Turtle sets in this, I might have to have one if it's cute enough. I don't know how I never saw in stores or owned the original Leo with my fave dino as a kid.) Edit: Although, going by the article, I'll be curious how they work Triceritons and whatnot into this. The Helf-Shell line always seemed like Turtle tots and this looks like it. Are the Triceritons going to be kids? lol Maybe this is their answer to people wanting to see Turtle tots. Would be nice to see the Turtles as little kids in the show, but given the medium... 2D does make more sense in time and financial terms. Last edited by IndigoErth; 07-29-2015 at 01:59 PM.