Hello...

ratmankey · 09-28-2003, 08:57 AM

So. Not sure why you'd be interested in reading this, but here goes:

I'm 19. When I was 4 or so, I discovered TMNT. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that, along with Ghostbusters and Nintendo, Ninja Turtles WAS my life. I nearly had a spasm when I first heard about the movie. I had all the video games. I had piles and piles of action figures. I read TMNT Adventures like it was going out of style.

Anyway, the action figures are sold (

wish I hadn't done that), the show's off the air, the comics had one read too many and fell apart, and the video games are all that I still take part in on a regular basis.

Until recently.

About a week ago, I got curious. Really curious. Was the cartoon as good as I remembered it? So I went to the local mom and pop video store, where they still have all the TMNT videos. I rented the first two, popped them in, and relived my childhood.

I was not disappointed.

The show was good. REALLY good. Far better than it had any right to be, really. Same goes for the first movie...it could have been a quick cash-in, but it's obvious the writers made a serious effort to make a good, memorable movie.

So here I am. Ever since I started watching the show, I caught the same bug I was infested with as a kid. I just ordered a ton of old Adventures comics, as well as the first Mirage TPB (the one with the first 11 issues + the four one-shots). I'd love to collect the old action figures again.

Anyway...what I'd really like to know is...

1) I see a lot of talk about having episodes downloaded, or on VCD. I know you can't discuss this on the forums, but if anyone wants to e-mail me with info on where to obtain the old series (aside from downloading, since I'm on 56k) I'd be very grateful.

2) The comics are a whole new monster for me. I'd never read the Mirage comics before, but now I'm really interested in collecting it. But there are a lot of the things. The official site does an admirable job of cataloguing the various runs, but I'm still looking for a comprehensive list of the various short stories. Some sort of timeline would be nice too.

Sorry this was so long, but I just thought I'd get that off my chest.

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 09:06 AM

*Bows* Welcome to the Technodrome. I am Mars...the one that you should usually watch out for....I start pillow fights, pie fights, etc.

I used to like Mike (I used to think he was a hoot) but somehow my alliance went from him to Rapheal. It's been there ever since. *spins her sais in front of her puts them on her black belt* Before I forget....*hands over a slice of pizza*...on the house. Now, if you'll excuse me...I gotta go annoy a certian team of four green brothers....

*slinks out of the room*

*Jephael* · 09-28-2003, 09:39 AM

Good to meetcha, Ratmonkey! My name's Jephael. ::hands a Mango of Welcome:: Azure usually likes giving these out, but he's been away lately.

*Raven* · 09-28-2003, 09:39 AM

hello, im major pain here have a glow stick that I pissed on!

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 10:15 AM

Bienvenido! No hablo ingles! Major Pain es loco! Nos vemos!

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 10:36 AM

Hey, Jeph! *SPLAT!!!*
Donny....*SPLAT!!!*
MP....*SPLATSLPATSPLAT!!!* THAT was for the "Don't be so dead" comment on ABAHB....

PIE WWWWWAAARRRR!!!!!

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 10:52 AM

*Licks pie off face*
Hmmmm... Good pie
*Throws a pie back at mars* SPLAT!!! Haha take that!

*damnhooligan* · 09-28-2003, 10:56 AM

Welcome to ze Technodrome, matey.

Unfortunately, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to the comics aspect of TMNT. But undoubtedly, there's a number of people who can point you in the right direction. This is definitely the place to be.

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 11:01 AM

*wipes the pie off of her slowly* *pulls out a blueberry pie and aimes it at Don* *SPLAT!!!* Got'cha!!!

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 11:05 AM

Hmmm.. Blueberry... I like Blueberry
*Whips out a rasperry pie*
I hope this'll stain your clothes!!! MUHAHAHAHAHA
*Throws the pie at Mars*
SPLAT!!! Alright a direct hit!!!

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 11:11 AM

AGH!!!

I'm supposed to be GREEN....not RED!! *faints*

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 11:14 AM

MUHAHAHAHAHA!!!! It appears I have won...

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 11:17 AM

*still lays on the ground, not moving*

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 12:19 PM

*Pokes mars with a stick* Hey!!!! You Alive????? Meh.
*Walks away*

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 12:31 PM

*flips up onto her feet* Hey, Donny!! *SPLAT!!!!*

Got'cha.

Donatello007 · 09-28-2003, 12:32 PM

AAAAHHHHH Blast! The trickery! The Nerve! I'll get you! *Chases mars with a pizza pie*

Mondo J. Gecko · 09-28-2003, 12:33 PM

Welcome ratmankey.....I'm Mondo J. Gecko

, I'm also realtivley new here and I'm also very interested in the mirage comics and i'm looking to collect........ Enjoy your stay here at The Technodrome!!!

*Mars-Chan* · 09-28-2003, 12:46 PM

*runs*

Heeeheeeehee!!!!!! Come on, Donny! Gimme your best shot!!

*Jephael* · 09-28-2003, 12:53 PM

Chocolate cream, anyone? ::takes bite out of pie before splatting Mondo J. Gecko, giggles::

Mondo J. Gecko · 09-28-2003, 01:39 PM

"mmm...... chocolate...." * tosses a apple pie in Jephael's direction*
*misses*
"mmmm...... to busy eating all the chocolate off my face.... mmmm"

09-28-2003, 08:57 AM	#1
ratmankey Mouser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 14	Hello... So. Not sure why you'd be interested in reading this, but here goes: I'm 19. When I was 4 or so, I discovered TMNT. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that, along with Ghostbusters and Nintendo, Ninja Turtles WAS my life. I nearly had a spasm when I first heard about the movie. I had all the video games. I had piles and piles of action figures. I read TMNT Adventures like it was going out of style. Anyway, the action figures are sold ( wish I hadn't done that), the show's off the air, the comics had one read too many and fell apart, and the video games are all that I still take part in on a regular basis. Until recently. About a week ago, I got curious. Really curious. Was the cartoon as good as I remembered it? So I went to the local mom and pop video store, where they still have all the TMNT videos. I rented the first two, popped them in, and relived my childhood. I was not disappointed. The show was good. REALLY good. Far better than it had any right to be, really. Same goes for the first movie...it could have been a quick cash-in, but it's obvious the writers made a serious effort to make a good, memorable movie. So here I am. Ever since I started watching the show, I caught the same bug I was infested with as a kid. I just ordered a ton of old Adventures comics, as well as the first Mirage TPB (the one with the first 11 issues + the four one-shots). I'd love to collect the old action figures again. Anyway...what I'd really like to know is... 1) I see a lot of talk about having episodes downloaded, or on VCD. I know you can't discuss this on the forums, but if anyone wants to e-mail me with info on where to obtain the old series (aside from downloading, since I'm on 56k) I'd be very grateful. 2) The comics are a whole new monster for me. I'd never read the Mirage comics before, but now I'm really interested in collecting it. But there are a lot of the things. The official site does an admirable job of cataloguing the various runs, but I'm still looking for a comprehensive list of the various short stories. Some sort of timeline would be nice too. Sorry this was so long, but I just thought I'd get that off my chest. __________________ "Video games don't affect kids. I mean, if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in dark rooms, popping pills and listening to repetitive music." - popbitch.com

09-28-2003, 09:06 AM	#2
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	Bows Welcome to the Technodrome. I am Mars...the one that you should usually watch out for....I start pillow fights, pie fights, etc. I used to like Mike (I used to think he was a hoot) but somehow my alliance went from him to Rapheal. It's been there ever since. spins her sais in front of her puts them on her black belt Before I forget....hands over a slice of pizza...on the house. Now, if you'll excuse me...I gotta go annoy a certian team of four green brothers.... slinks out of the room __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 09:39 AM	#3
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Good to meetcha, Ratmonkey! My name's Jephael. ::hands a Mango of Welcome:: Azure usually likes giving these out, but he's been away lately. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-28-2003, 09:39 AM	#4
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	hello, im major pain here have a glow stick that I pissed on! __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

09-28-2003, 10:15 AM	#5
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	Bienvenido! No hablo ingles! Major Pain es loco! Nos vemos! __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 10:36 AM	#6
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	Hey, Jeph! SPLAT!!! Donny....SPLAT!!! MP....SPLATSLPATSPLAT!!! THAT was for the "Don't be so dead" comment on ABAHB.... PIE WWWWWAAARRRR!!!!! __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 10:52 AM	#7
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	Licks pie off face Hmmmm... Good pie Throws a pie back at mars SPLAT!!! Haha take that! __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 10:56 AM	#8
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	Welcome to ze Technodrome, matey. Unfortunately, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to the comics aspect of TMNT. But undoubtedly, there's a number of people who can point you in the right direction. This is definitely the place to be. __________________

09-28-2003, 11:01 AM	#9
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	wipes the pie off of her slowly pulls out a blueberry pie and aimes it at Don SPLAT!!! Got'cha!!! __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 11:05 AM	#10
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	Hmmm.. Blueberry... I like Blueberry Whips out a rasperry pie I hope this'll stain your clothes!!! MUHAHAHAHAHA Throws the pie at Mars SPLAT!!! Alright a direct hit!!! __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 11:11 AM	#11
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	AGH!!! I'm supposed to be GREEN....not RED!! faints __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 11:14 AM	#12
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	MUHAHAHAHAHA!!!! It appears I have won... __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 11:17 AM	#13
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	still lays on the ground, not moving __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 12:19 PM	#14
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	Pokes mars with a stick Hey!!!! You Alive????? Meh. Walks away __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 12:31 PM	#15
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	flips up onto her feet Hey, Donny!! SPLAT!!!! Got'cha. __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 12:32 PM	#16
Donatello007 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Putnam, CT Posts: 532	AAAAHHHHH Blast! The trickery! The Nerve! I'll get you! Chases mars with a pizza pie __________________ myspace

09-28-2003, 12:33 PM	#17
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,064	Welcome ratmankey.....I'm Mondo J. Gecko , I'm also realtivley new here and I'm also very interested in the mirage comics and i'm looking to collect........ Enjoy your stay here at The Technodrome!!! __________________

09-28-2003, 12:46 PM	#18
Mars-Chan I'LL BE THE HERO!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Practicing Alchemy in Risembool Posts: 6,297	runs Heeeheeeehee!!!!!! Come on, Donny! Gimme your best shot!! __________________ clings to award THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! cries in joy RED DAAAAAAAAAAAAWWN!!!! PROUD Member of the Risembool Rangers! (icon made by bakergirl69 on glitter-graphics)

09-28-2003, 12:53 PM	#19
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Chocolate cream, anyone? ::takes bite out of pie before splatting Mondo J. Gecko, giggles:: __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-28-2003, 01:39 PM	#20
Mondo J. Gecko Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,064	"mmm...... chocolate...." * tosses a apple pie in Jephael's direction* misses "mmmm...... to busy eating all the chocolate off my face.... mmmm" __________________