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holiday season :]

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in 2003 especially it just really gets to me how much the turtles see themselves as the city's protectors

I mean in the way that they are 'expendable' and protect humans and y'lyntians and whatever those fish people are called and Professor Honeycutt all so automatically. idk they're so immediately willing to put themselves in danger and so remorseful about any inconvenience that ever happens to anyone besides them

Like it's good there are four of them because they value each other. If any brother was alone he'd have absolutely no sense of self worth or self preservation. I mean the mindset makes sense for the way they grew up isolated, it's obvious Splinter taught them kindness, and he's following an example of a man who was a Guardian whose job it is to always protect others. And in the meantime what they see on TV and even on the news is creatures who look like them are either gross and scary, or Superheroes

Anyways I'm thinking about how Kirby insists on sending Donny back through the portal first (he doesn't know why he's a talking turtle, he says he's seen strange stuff but that was all to do with his doodles coming to life, for all he knows earth isn't Donny's home but he's gonna send the kid back to the last place he saw him. the way he recognizes him as a kid and prioritizes his safety the way adults should for kids when the turtles so rarely experience that is make me emotions. he even gives him a little inspirational message 😭)

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No nuance, who is your overall favorite ninja turtle?

( Please reblog for a bigger sample size :D )

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I wanted to do that cool twitter art trend with the four panels! 👀

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Please reblog if you have an active TMNT Tumblr and don't post hate towards any of the versions/incarnations! I would love to spread some Ninja Turtles positivity and love right now!

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I don’t care how old I get or how much they change. These guys will ALWAYS be my dudes.

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1, 2, 3, 4, go

and here's all four parts of @afteas2003's @tmnt4p request!! they asked for poses as though someone were photographing each of the boys and their acolyte bestie for a photo album.

(ﾉ･ヮ･)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ THANK YOU~!

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17 for the fandom asks :]

17. the thing in canon that everyone loves and that you also love

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It got delivered! 😄

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I've been rewatching the 2003 TMNT series for the first time in almost 20 years and it kills me to see people complaining about Leo not getting a cool weapon from the spirit forge like his brothers did. Personally I would have cried if he had gotten a new weapon because guys.

GUYS.

This was his spirit forge.

For those who don't remember, the Foot ninjas not only ambushed poor Leo in The Shredder Strikes Back episodes, but they took his katanas. Leo's injuries were severe enough to send him into a coma and although he woke up from it in Tales of Leo, his recovery was not complete until the episode Monster Hunter. This episode mostly focused on Donnie and Mikey getting into trouble at the Jones' farm, but the subplot is centered around Leo's continued recovery.

And guess who was there to help him through it all?

Raph, who is considered to have a very combative relationship with Leo, was the one to stick by his side and help him forge his katanas. Those swords are not only symbols of Leo's resilience, but of the bonds of brotherhood. The scene where they forge the katanas together in silence is truly one of the most tender moments in the entire series.

And sure, Leo eventually used Gunshin after Karanji gave it to him and said that it truly belonged to him, but you know what? I think he was lying. I think that he trusted Leo enough to let him wield his weapon from the spirit forge and knew that Leo wouldn't take Gunshin from him otherwise. And maybe there was some pity there too, since Karanji was the last person to draw a weapon from the spirit forge before Leo's failed attempt. And sure, Leo wasn't gonna get a weapon from the spirit forge because how else were the writers going to continue the themes of Leo overcoming adversity and rejection?

But I personally like to believe that the spirit forge went out on its own because it couldn't offer any weapon more precious than the one he made with his brother.

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I've been rewatching the 2003 TMNT series for the first time in almost 20 years and it kills me to see people complaining about Leo not getting a cool weapon from the spirit forge like his brothers did. Personally I would have cried if he had gotten a new weapon because guys.

GUYS.

This was his spirit forge.

For those who don't remember, the Foot ninjas not only ambushed poor Leo in The Shredder Strikes Back episodes, but they took his katanas. Leo's injuries were severe enough to send him into a coma and although he woke up from it in Tales of Leo, his recovery was not complete until the episode Monster Hunter. This episode mostly focused on Donnie and Mikey getting into trouble at the Jones' farm, but the subplot is centered around Leo's continued recovery.

And guess who was there to help him through it all?

Raph, who is considered to have a very combative relationship with Leo, was the one to stick by his side and help him forge his katanas. Those swords are not only symbols of Leo's resilience, but of the bonds of brotherhood. The scene where they forge the katanas together in silence is truly one of the most tender moments in the entire series.

And sure, Leo eventually used Gunshin after Karanji gave it to him and said that it truly belonged to him, but you know what? I think he was lying. I think that he trusted Leo enough to let him wield his weapon from the spirit forge and knew that Leo wouldn't take Gunshin from him otherwise. And maybe there was some pity there too, since Karanji was the last person to draw a weapon from the spirit forge before Leo's failed attempt. And sure, Leo wasn't gonna get a weapon from the spirit forge because how else were the writers going to continue the themes of Leo overcoming adversity and rejection?

But I personally like to believe that the spirit forge went out on its own because it couldn't offer any weapon more precious than the one he made with his brother.

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purposely only offering a few options

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5.) Which iterations are you familiar with?

14.) Which version of Splinter is your favorite?

Thank you for the asks!

5. I am mostly familiar with the 2k3 versions of the turtles boys. I was young enough to see some of the '87 cartoon on Saturday mornings, which was my true introduction to them and the reason why I got excited to see the 2k3 version when that came around.

14. I love the blend of father and sensei that 2k3 Master Splinter was. He did his best with what he had and you can tell he loves his sons. Splinter from the '87 cartoon was more sensei than anything else, which worked, but the difference between the two versions was front and center during the Turtles Forever when the '87 turtles were confused that the 2k3 turtles called their Splinter "father." Splinter from the 90s movies also holds a special place in my heart.

TMNT Ask Game

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tmnt ask game, 20 and 30?

Thank you for the ask! <3

20. Which theme song is your favorite?

Despite it not being my favorite season whatsoever, I really enjoy the Back to the Sewers theme from 2003's Season Seven. Honorable mentions would be the updated original theme of the 2k3 show and the fun theme of the '87 series.

30. What is one common headcanon that you reject?

I cannot for the life of me come up with any common headcanons that I absolutely reject (unless it has to do with tcest). I enjoy seeing all the headcanons around here for all versions of the turtles, especially the ones that have to do with creativity and seeing more representation. Apologies for the cop-out answer, lol.

TMNT Ask Game

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In honor of TMNT's 40th Anniversary, here are 40 questions for people to send you about TMNT!

~~ Background ~~

1.) What was your first exposure to TMNT?

2.) What was your first exposure to [TMNT iteration]?

3.) What was your first impression of [TMNT iteration]?

4.) When did you become a fan of TMNT?

5.) Which iterations are you familiar with?

6.) Do you own any TMNT merchandise?

~~ Favorites ~~

7.) Which iteration is your favorite?

8.) Which turtle is usually your favorite?

9.) Who is your favorite version-specific turtle?

10.) Which version of Leonardo is your favorite?

11.) Which version of Raphael is your favorite?

12.) Which version of Donatello is your favorite?

13.) Which version of Michelangelo is your favorite?

14.) Which version of Splinter is your favorite?

15.) Which version of April is your favorite?

16.) Which version of Casey is your favorite?

17.) Which version of the Shredder is your favorite?

18.) Who is your favorite villain?

19.) Who is your favorite ally?

20.) Which theme song is your favorite?

21.) What is your favorite story arc?

22.) What is your favorite kind of pizza?

~~ Fandom ~~

23.) What is one of your favorite TMNT fics?

24.) What is one of your favorite TMNT fan comics?

25.) What is one of your favorite TMNT AUs?

26.) What is one of your favorite pieces of TMNT fan art?

27.) What is something you love to see in TMNT art/fics?

28.) What is one thing you would like to see explored more in TMNT art/fics?

29.) What is one headcanon that you have?

30.) What is one common headcanon that you reject?

31.) What is one piece of TMNT canon that you dislike/ignore?

~~ For Artists/Writers ~~

32.) What was the first thing you've made for TMNT?

33.) What is your favorite thing you've made for TMNT?

34.) Which character do you write/draw most often?

35.) Which character relationships are your favorite to write/draw?

36.) Which character do you have the hardest time writing/drawing?

37.) Do you write/draw for one specific iteration, or multiple?

38.) Do you generally stick close to canon, or diverge from it?

39.) Do you have any TMNT OCs?

40.) Do you give the turtles tails?

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Waiting for my copy of the TMNT 40th anniversary comic to be delivered

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Keeping company for the bedridden.

I imagine in the first couple weeks or so when Leo is too tired to do anything more than sleep, he welcomes the safety and comfort. Once he becomes more coherent, the moping and self-isolation start >_>