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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are loving awesome. Originally published in 1984 as a parody of the work Frank Miller was doing on Daredevil, they soon outgrew their parody roots and grew in popularity. A cartoon, toy line, feature films, video games, there wasn’t any medium they didn’t conquer. The Turtles have survived numerous revamps, relaunches, ownership changes, squabbles between the original creators, there’s nothing the Turtles can’t overcome. They’ve firmly entrenched themselves into our popular culture. And they rule. I loving love the TMNT. Like most, my first exposure was the original animated series and Playmates toyline. Unlike anything else they just make this impression that sticks with you. Recently Nickelodeon purchased the rights to the TMNT and launched an all new animated series and licensed the comics to IDW. The new comics are staying true to the originals but are following their own path with some great new twists and concepts behind the team. IDW is also publishing collections of the original books in gorgeous oversized hardcovers. I believe there are also plans to collect all the comics in chronological softcovers. Next year will also see the release of their big screen revamp which will undoubtedly bring them new levels of attention what with Michael Bay attached as producer. Everybody’s got their favorite turtle and unless you’re a jerk your favorite is Raphael. And now, some pretty pictures         Who’s your favorite Turtle? Villain? How did you come to love them? What’s your favorite incarnation of the property? At the very least, post your favorite Turlte art, toy or memory in general.
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Jan 30, 2014 23:23
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The only time Donatello came in handy was during the original NES game. You jumped up on the crates and used his staff to pummel the bad guy from above.
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Jan 30, 2014 23:48
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Cabbit posted:The current incarnation is pretty fun. It's hitting the sweet-spot between nostalgia, bad-rear end, and goofy. For example, here's some panels from the Bebop and Rocksteady issue of the Villains micro-series, via 4th Letter: drat it, we sold out of that one and I never got it back in. That looks amazing, I love that look for Rocksteady.
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Jan 31, 2014 00:59
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Every single one of those toys you posted are exactly 167% more awesome than any toys being made today. How the gently caress did I forget about those Trek Turtles?
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Jan 31, 2014 04:34
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bobkatt013 posted:This thread does not have the same policy where talking about the female turtle is not allowed? Ask Waterhaul I guess.
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Jan 31, 2014 05:03
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I started watching the original films the other night which is what really prompted this thread. TMNT1 and 2 are so incredibly dated, more so than the original cartoon series. I skipped 3 and jumped right to the animated TMNT film which I absolutely loved when I first watched it. I'm very happy to say that it's every bit as enjoyable as when I first saw it. I haven't really dipped into the new cartoon series, it looks similar, the consensus on it is pretty good yes?
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Jan 31, 2014 05:34
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Metalhead rules and might actually be the best Turtle
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Jan 31, 2014 06:02
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bobkatt013 posted:I was talking about this That makes me want to put up signs all around his neighborhood advertising the character.
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Jan 31, 2014 06:30
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Inkspot posted:For all of its flaws, that movie did a lot of stuff really well The Raph/Leo fight, Don doing tech support, April's Bruce Lee suit, and a really strong (if somewhat superfluous) Casey Jones. I remember the Mikey voice being particularly great. The animated film is hands down my favorite TMNT incarnation.
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Feb 1, 2014 01:44
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Inkspot posted:I'd still put it a step below the original movie. Even if it's a little dated, Elias Koteas was a badass, Judith Hoag was a great April, and the score was awesome in an early 90's synthesizer-heavy kind of way. Plus it condensed the first real chunk of comics while channeling the more defined personalities from the Fred Wolf cartoon and stayed true to both. Paige Turco is the superior April O'neil and always will be.
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Feb 1, 2014 02:31
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I'm watching TMNT3. Please Lord have mercy on my soul.
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Feb 1, 2014 03:28
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Oh god, it was so horrible! I now hate the Turtles and am closing the thread!
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Feb 1, 2014 05:20
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Last year at C2E2 I saw a mockup of volume 1 of the "TMNT The IDW Collection Vol.1." Essentially the same as the Transformers HC collections collecting the stories on chronological order. I just spent a few minutes and I can't find even a single mention of them. I'm a little annoyed because I figured they'd have released at least the first volume by now.
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Feb 2, 2014 08:25
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I watched the first two episodes of the new series and I was pleasantly surprised. Obviously it's aimed at kids but it's not dumbed down garbage like so many other shows.
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Feb 4, 2014 04:22
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I really like that each of them has a unique model what with Don being taller and thinner and Mike being smaller than the others. I offered to babysit my buddy's kid who loves the show so I have an excuse to sit and watch the series all day.
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Feb 4, 2014 06:24
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Deadpool posted:It's not the 2003 series, but it's not bad. CONFESSION TIME: I've only seen about a dozen episodes of the '03 series. Is the entire series on dvd or streaming somewhere?
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Feb 4, 2014 07:03
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Lurdiak posted:I can't believe the "new" ninja turtles cartoon is already 11 years old. We're all getting old man.
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Feb 4, 2014 07:28
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I swung by Target intending on snagging a few of the new TMNT figues but the didn't look all that impressive in person. I guess I'll be happy with the Classics I bought over the summer.
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Feb 6, 2014 04:08
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funtax posted:The turtles themselves are really nice, but there are quite a few stinkers in the extended line. The new Casey Jones is pretty badass, though. I just found out I was looking at the Battle Shell line. I'll have to look for the others.
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Feb 6, 2014 04:29
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funtax posted:Oh, and the seven pack of mousers is a MUST HAVE. I saw those as well. I don't want to go crazy, just a few things to line the shelves.
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Feb 6, 2014 04:43
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funtax posted:I'd say the four main turtles, Metalhead, the mousers, the second edition Shredder (with the cape and removable mask) and Casey Jones are the main figures worth considering. There's a rapid drop off in quality after that. I think it's just gonna be the four Turtles for now. I've got a pile of other stuff to snatch up first.
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Feb 6, 2014 05:17
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sporklift posted:The core turtles are pretty awesome. Bought Raphael on a whim and had to have the rest. All can be had for under ten bucks and they put every other figure on my shelf to shame. Sturdy, poseable and they look sweet. Wish these were around when I was a kid. Do you have any of the TMNT Classics? They are incredible figures.
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Feb 6, 2014 05:46
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sporklift posted:I do not. I don't think I am allowed anymore Turtles in the house! The Bebop and Rocksteady look amazing. I was lucky to grab those when they came into stock on TRU.com, they are pretty excellent.
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Feb 6, 2014 05:57
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Oh my god, Lewis Black does a voice in the new TMNT? I love this show!
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Feb 7, 2014 02:50
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Snowglobe of Doom posted:Cartoon series news from TVIV. Contains Oh my god.
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Mar 1, 2014 06:35
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I want to do write ups of every major incarnation of the franchise to put into the OP. Like the major beats of each iteration, the origin of the ooze, the turtles, Splinter etc. Trouble is I'm lazy. Anyone want to tag in and claim an era?
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Mar 2, 2014 23:03
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Action Tortoise posted:I wanna do the 90s cartoon where they have secondary mutations and fight a different alien overlord who has better PR than thay do. DO IT.
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Mar 3, 2014 04:48
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Veg posted:So thoughts on IDW's Northampton arc? We sold out of a bunch of the issues so I'm an arc behind. I really need to sit down and re read the whole series.
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Mar 13, 2014 01:06
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I'm kind of pissed that they did those instead of Splinter, Shredder, April and Casey.
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Mar 13, 2014 21:28
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God drat, I want those.
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Mar 31, 2014 06:33
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I've never bought an RT figure before and I'm seeing prices all over the map, what can I expect to shell out (heh) for these?
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Mar 31, 2014 07:14
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Has there been any word on IDW publishing the new series in chronilogical order like the TF IDW Collection HCs?
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Aug 11, 2014 01:53
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Veg posted:Yup, with all the micro's and mini's included: Oh snap! Don't know how I missed it! You just made my day buddy!
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Aug 11, 2014 03:56
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Solaris Knight posted:I should have held out for that instead of getting the Comixology volume, shouldn't I? Do you swear by printed HCs like I do?
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Aug 11, 2014 07:06
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Solaris Knight posted:No, but that has chronological order, and I am a huge Ha! I have that problem too.
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Aug 12, 2014 01:00
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I swear I learn something new about Laird being kind of a jackass every few months.
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Aug 17, 2014 22:39
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Inkspot posted:Rumor is it will continue as a series of mini-series. IDW's ongoing book sales have been spotty, I think almost everything is reverting to series of minis from here out. TMNT, Transformers and MLP are the only holdouts.
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Oct 17, 2014 15:06
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Inkspot posted:Holy poo poo. Are they actually pulling things from Image now? That's crazy. Well, we still need the self aware exoskeleton to show up.
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Mar 19, 2015 00:31
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Dacap posted:Stephen Amell from Arrow just was cast as Casey Jones in Ninja Turtles: Half Shell (Yes that's the real title) This is awesome, he's going to crush this.
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Apr 1, 2015 00:11
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Inkspot posted:Amell can be the big, lovable dummy with a violent streak that Casey Jones is meant to be. Bonus points if they get Elias Koteas to play his dad. Let's not get our expectations up this soon, this isn't the Flash thread.
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Apr 1, 2015 05:59
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