Integration

Snowflakian · 02-16-2012, 12:23 PM

The original turtles never had multicolored bandanas. That was a movie and toon thing to differentiate them and market them to kids. The original comic turtles all had the same bandana. The originals also had elongated necks, and more varied differences than the mainstreaming used.

They have acted like teens throughout all. No one said Teen role-models, just teenagers. That includes the pizza, angst, drama, egos, attitude, and problems with authority. It also includes their wanting to learn more about the world they are in. The entire teen angle of too young to be on their own, but wanting it nonetheless.

The CBS seasons aren't fan favorite seasons by any stretch, and is what led to that era of TMNT dying.

I do agree they can cater to both kids and adults, but without the show airing, how can you say for certain that's not what they are doing anyway? 2k3 many would have said "Kiddie BS" before it aired too, and yet that show and follows up brought the line back to the mainstream and is hailed as one of the best TMNT series yet.

Ratings and toy sales are too different things though. A show can be successful and make money even without a toyline and vice versa. It just helps marketing to have one. They are two distinct revenue streams, and I'm sure they don't expect every adult that watches the show to buy every toy, while they do want the kids to.

TMNT was still built on a kids market though, and that's where the toys lean, though they still have more poseability than any previous mainstream turtles line has ever had.

If you want 'original forms' look at the NECA figures. Not the playmates/original toon ones.
TMNT has always been aimed at children, as have the other properties and toons you mentioned. It's just they also cater enough so parents can enjoy it too as well as fans, but again we've yet to see anything here to say that's not what they are doing anyway for the tv show. The main intent here is to get a new generation of kids into it to keep the line strong. Going too violent would also make many parents not want to let their kids watch it like how many parents don't like their kids watching power rangers or spongebob for the adult humor.

02-16-2012, 12:23 PM	#80
Snowflakian Illyria's New Qwa'ha Xahn Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In the clouds. Posts: 4,120	The original turtles never had multicolored bandanas. That was a movie and toon thing to differentiate them and market them to kids. The original comic turtles all had the same bandana. The originals also had elongated necks, and more varied differences than the mainstreaming used. They have acted like teens throughout all. No one said Teen role-models, just teenagers. That includes the pizza, angst, drama, egos, attitude, and problems with authority. It also includes their wanting to learn more about the world they are in. The entire teen angle of too young to be on their own, but wanting it nonetheless. The CBS seasons aren't fan favorite seasons by any stretch, and is what led to that era of TMNT dying. I do agree they can cater to both kids and adults, but without the show airing, how can you say for certain that's not what they are doing anyway? 2k3 many would have said "Kiddie BS" before it aired too, and yet that show and follows up brought the line back to the mainstream and is hailed as one of the best TMNT series yet. Ratings and toy sales are too different things though. A show can be successful and make money even without a toyline and vice versa. It just helps marketing to have one. They are two distinct revenue streams, and I'm sure they don't expect every adult that watches the show to buy every toy, while they do want the kids to. TMNT was still built on a kids market though, and that's where the toys lean, though they still have more poseability than any previous mainstream turtles line has ever had. If you want 'original forms' look at the NECA figures. Not the playmates/original toon ones. TMNT has always been aimed at children, as have the other properties and toons you mentioned. It's just they also cater enough so parents can enjoy it too as well as fans, but again we've yet to see anything here to say that's not what they are doing anyway for the tv show. The main intent here is to get a new generation of kids into it to keep the line strong. Going too violent would also make many parents not want to let their kids watch it like how many parents don't like their kids watching power rangers or spongebob for the adult humor. __________________ Last edited by Snowflakian; 02-16-2012 at 12:33 PM..