The Messy History of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)
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Published 2023-05-25
Join us as we delve into the untold messy history of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) series. Strap in for a nostalgic journey filled with hidden tales, dramatic shifts, and unexpected turns that shaped the beloved green heroes we all know and love.
From their humble comic book origins to the groundbreaking animated series of the '80s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have captured the hearts of fans across generations. But in this deep dive, we'll focus specifically on the fascinating and often messy history of the 2003 adaptation.
Discover the vision behind the revitalization of the Turtles in the new millennium and the challenges faced by the creative team as they reinvented the franchise for a new era. From the Turtles' intense battles against old foes to the introduction of new allies and the exploration of darker themes, this retrospective will reignite your passion for these pizza-loving heroes.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of the Turtles, this video promises an entertaining and informative journey through the messy but incredible history of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003).
So grab a slice of pizza, sit back, and join us on this epic adventure as we uncover the intriguing and untold story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003)!
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All Comments (21)
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2003 is by far my favorite incarnation of the TMNT.
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To give Turtles Forever some credit, it did the multiverse thing before the start of the MCU. They were ahead of the curve on the multi-verse idea.
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I absolutely LOVE the 2003 series. This is the TMNT I grew up with. Oddly enough, I never owned anything from the show. We only got toys on birthdays and Christmas. Fast Forward is certainly a misstep, even as a kid I didn't like it as much as the previous seasons. I hope we get new figures from this incredible show.
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Wow this was great! I interned on the last few seasons and was Design Coordinator from Fast Forward to Turtles Forever!! It means so much when our version gets some love! The team was truly passionate about the Turtles!!
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2003 series was great. The episodes where Leo gets hurt, and the Foot attacks April’s apartment are fantastic.
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My favorite version of the TMNT! 2003 TMNT! Its ninja time 🥷🥷🥷🥷🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
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I was a kid that grew up with the 80s version, and by the time this version came out I was a too-cool-for-cartoons 17 year old... but when I heard there was a new TMNT cartoon coming out, I was so excited I stayed up all night so I wouldn't miss the premiere, and recorded it. LOVED it!
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I loved this as a little kid! I went back and rewatched the entire thing a few years ago and not only did it hold up, it was even better than I remember! This TMNT series is the best we've gotten and will get, imo
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I was always confused why 4Kids made this Turtles show so very dark, when they cut out anything remotely objectionable from the anime they dubbed. "Don't move a muscle or we'll shoot you with our invisible guns!" Now I'm learning that it was Mirage who pushed for super dark, and 4Kids mostly went along but pushed back later on, which explains the tone of the Fast Forward season.
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"I don't know what adults do." That might be the best line in the channel's history. From collecting (and playing with!) toys to discussing the cartoons and other media of our youth, I feel like that inability to relate to or understand stereotypical "adult" pursuits is precisely what this channel is all about. It's for those of us who don't know what adults do and don't care.
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Turtles Forever is one of the most underrated pieces of media in the franchise, I love it so much.
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This is the show that introduced me to the TMNT. While it's no longer my favorite I still have a soft spot for it. Man, wish it had had better luck, it deserve it.
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My dad loved the 80's show, and we loved watching the 2003 show. I remember the horror we had on our faces on the episode were Shredder revives Dr. Stockman as an BRAIN WITH AN EYE and he says "why you revived me? I was happy being dead". This show was awesome 😂
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I grew up the 90s, so the original run holds a place in my heart, but the 2003 was the perfect mix of the og comics grit, the 90s charm and some really cool fantasy ideas. I think the re-do of shredder's origin was genius.
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Its so weird to see something that was actually from my childhood in this channel but I definitely welcome it, TMNT 2003 will always be the definitive version in my eyes
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I first heard about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1985 from two girls in my college badminton class. Not many people get to say that sentence and it be true but I can.
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Eastman and Laird black and white comics were brutal. I remember opening up the first book and falling in love.
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Even with some missteps, misshapes, and corporate meddling the 2003 TMNT is still the best one to date bar none. You can really tell that the people who made it respected the source material (the comics) unlike most TMNT shows from recent years.
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This was the incarnation I watched the most of as a kid-to-tween and beyond. These days, I still find it amusing how it shared a cast with the likes of Yu-Gi-Oh! and other Central Park Media/Media Blasters/NYAV Post-dubbed anime projects.
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I never understood the hate that the 2003 series got. I was an adult by the time it came out and while it wasn't like the original animated series I worshipped as a kid, I still enjoyed it. I still pop it up on YT and watch a few episodes once in a while to this day.
