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Jeffery Combs’ most popular characters, holding syringes, least any of us forget that his breakthrough role was in “The Reanimator”.
By the way, the bottom two pictures are technically the same character, just before and after his transformation into The Rat King, TMNT circa 2012.
#transformers prime#tfp ratchet#the reanimator#jeffery combs#the rat king#tmnt 2012#tmnt 2012 the rat king#i love the 80s#I love the 2000s#maccadam
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“I feel it deep within It's just beneath the skin I must confess that I feel like a monster
… It's hiding in the dark It's teeth are razor sharp There's no escape for me, it wants my soul, it wants my heart”
Day 23: Monster
I am cringe but I am free!! Lyrics from Skillet’s Monster. More than positive this has been done before but I am weak…the urge to find a bunch of Amvs for this combo
Literally love what 12 did w Rat king !!! Put that rat dad thru ittttt
#tmnt#teenage mutant ninja turtles#tmnt 2012#tmnt splinter#hamato yoshi#rat king#tmnt rat king#tmntember#tmntember2024#tmnt2012artchallenge#12yearsoftmnt2012#awzominator art#oooo YALL wanna send me monster amvs soooo bad#I can’t find anyyyyyy this is the worst
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Remember when Splinter fought and defeated the Rat King in season 2?
I thought of this the other day, but on a technicality Splinter defeating him in a way can be looked at as him dethroning the king of the rats. So… 
Wouldn’t that technically make Splinter the new Rat King???
#new au idea I guess???#rat king splinter#splinter asserting dominance as the new king of rodents#random thoughts#tmnt 2012#tmnt 2k12#tmnt#teenage mutant ninja turtles#master splinter#tmnt splinter#tmnt rat king
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wanted to talk about my favourite scene in my favourite episode because i have a lot of feelings about it so here we go.
so it’s this particular scene in ‘of rats and men’ - anything to do with the rat king and i am there. he’s a really cool villain and i think the added bonus of him using solinher to fight the boys is really interesting but there’s this ONE scene that is always in my head when i rewatch it.
so after we see mikey hide away ice cream kitty we get a little comedic scene with him and his brothers + april and casey until splinter comes in, having just had the rat king invade his mind, he’s clearly unwell and weak, he goes to the freezer for some ice and a cheese sickle to which mikey tells him no and straight up slams the door in his fathers face to keep him from seeing the mutated cat in there.
to which splinter doesn’t take kindly towards.
remember, at this point, it’s not obvious to them that splinter is basically being possesed. he towers over mikey (ik he’s crouching here but the shot is really well done, pulling back to really emphasis how much he towers over these kids) and mikey just looks up in fear. again, splinter’s eyes don’t turn red straight away, he doesn’t show any obvious signs of change so to mikey, he’s suddenly aware of the fact that he’s pissed his dad off big time.
then, splinter strikes him, sending him across the kitchen.
we don’t see it, just a flash of red but it then immediately cuts towards the brothers reactions which again, i find interesting
it’s total shock. usually when one of them is hurt or down, we get angry reactions, something protective. but here they’re not mad. they’re just in utter disbelief that their father has just struck one of their own.
and i know splinters done this many times in the past but that all happens during training. it never occurs just because mikey is being odd. casey (and i know he was still grappling with his fear of rats here) actually recoils at this.
then we get a chase scene. again a little comedic just to lighten the tension but splinter is honing in on mikey. he wants to get to him, ignoring the other five teenagers who are in the room with them.
then we get these shots (the main reason i wanted to talk about this scene)
mikey is pushed against the fridge, exactly where he started. and you obviously can’t tell from screenshots alone but mikey is actually trembling with fear here. he’s hyperventilating and it’s not because he’s out of breath. he’s a trained ninja. he can go far longer than the little lap around the kitchen he’s just done. he’s positively terrified, and it’s not like the kind of fear in “invasion of the squirrelanoids” where he was making quips and making jokes to un-scare himself. this is a new fear because this is his father that is attacking him. he doesn’t even say anything during this moment. he just whimpers. he just trembles in fear until leo calls out to the others to “help him!”
then after splinter is pinned down, the rat king breaks through and we get reaction shots from the rest of the characters as they realise what has happened to their sensei.
i think it’s really sweet that april immediately goes to mikey, putting a protective arm over him. his eyes have shrunk to pinpricks (a neat little trick i really love that they show throughout and show when they’re scared or shocked) mikey doesn’t move or try to get back up, staying down with april it’s a nice moment (also we needed more of this duo! orange coded, blue eyed freckled friends for the win!!)
another little detail i found interesting was that after splinter seemingly goes back to normal everyone rushes to his side. april stands from where she’s crouched down with mikey and leo, raph and donnie are there to help him.
but mikey doesn’t get back up. he stays on the floor, perhaps coming out of his shock. he makes no attempt to reach his dad which.. breaks my heart little actually.
and as much as i love this episode, i really do wish it had some mikey + splinter pay off. we hardly see any moments of them together, especially since each brother gets their share of dad moments where he passes down some sort of wisdom, mikey gets a very brief “love yourself you don’t need to change” lesson in “mikey gets shellacne” and that’s it. we really were robbed of more of these two as father and youngest son. and ik all of them get attacked and scared by possessed splinter at some point but it clearly really affected ooor mikey here after being targeted in this one scene.
anywho. that’s my rant over. if anyone has any additions to this post feel free to add them as i’d be interested to see if anyone else is as crazy about this scene as i am lol
#mikey shaking and breathing heavy like was a cool addition#the writers didn’t fuck around huh#ANYWAY I LOVE THIS EPISOde#the rat king is the coolest#tmnt mikey#tmnt 2012#tmnt meta
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It's amazing that all it takes to make an absolutely perfect character design is to make a rodent wear red. Give that mouse a ruby cloak. Give that rat a vermillion hat. Presto. Nothing can top that. This is a fact. How many rodents do you know that wear red?
#freya crescent#final fantasy 9#final fantasy ix#mrs brisby#secret of nimh#daroach#kirby#kirby nintendo#2012 splinter#tmnt 2k12#tmnt#rat king#moon girl and devil dinosaur#moon girl#devil dinosaur#mina the hollower#paper mario#mario#paper mario ttyd#ms mowz#mouse#rat#rodent
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Tips on Writing Bishop
I've been asked a couple times for advice on how to write a good (03-style) Bishop, and I'm well-aware he can be a bit tough to get a grasp on. As someone who's studied him specifically to learn how to write him as accurately as possible, I figured I'd compile some thoughts in case it'd be helpful to anyone else. I know a lot of Rise takes on him are basing off the 03 version, so maybe this could help generate ideas, too. SO!
Big Overall Points!
At the core of EVERYTHING Bishop does are two primary motivations. The first: the protection of the earth. What this means to him can get tricky, because it doesn't necessarily mean protecting the people, at least not all of them. But it will be better understood alongside the other:
The second: The protection of his sense of safety. Bishop has been deeply traumatized, and everything he does is born of a want to avoid that pain ever again. In his mind, earth is a safe area, a controllable factor, and anything outside it is a danger that must be eliminated. This is why he will still be willing to put himself and other people on the line in service of this; any sacrifice is worth the greater goal. (It's worth noting, Bishop will claim the first as his motivation freely, but is likely not consciously aware of the second.)
Bishop deals in Big Picture ONLY. Another reason Bishop will willingly throw away anything, including the lives of the people he claims to protect, is that he seems incapable of understanding things on a small, individual basis.
Bishop is a cold personality. He does not have strong displays of emotion. He does emote, but for the most part it's muted, so I recommend using emotional bursts very sparingly. (In my own writing, as an example, I try to limit my use of exclamation marks in his dialogue as much as possible.)
At his core, Bishop is afraid, and his response to fear is aggression. This also makes it particularly difficult to talk him down, if he's put in an emotional state. His response to not being in control is often violent retaliation.
With those basic tenants understood, let's move next to some major personality traits:
Bishop is a controlling personality. This is a direct result of his trauma response. Things that can be controlled are safe, therefore he must control everything. If something cannot be controlled, it's a threat that must be eliminated. If he doesn't know why something happened, he becomes angry (including even when it benefits him.)
Bishop is very low-empathy. When writing him, I try to keep in mind that he cannot put himself in the perspective of others. (Or if he can, he doesn't care to.)
Bishop is a sadist. He gets personal enjoyment from hurting others.
Bishop likes fighting, but only when he's winning. He will quickly leave if he can't see a guaranteed victory.
Bishop is paranoid. This is probably self-evident, but it's the reason he's often so well-prepared even when things don't go to plan.
Bishop genuinely seems to enjoy science. He's shown to be far more lenient with scientist characters than anyone else, and he seems to involve himself in his scientists' projects to a degree. Enough to, at the very least, understand their work. (Given he was the one set to dissect the turtles, it might also be argued he has some medical or biology background, himself.)
Bishop is an opportunist and scavenger. He can roll with failures as long as he can find something to get out of it. If he's presented with an opportunity to stab someone in the back, and he has something to gain? He'll take it without a second thought.
Bishop is deeply self-blind. For all his perceptiveness and strategic prowess, Bishop is not very self-aware in the slightest. He is completely blind to his own hypocrisies, and thoroughly confident in his own righteousness.
Bishop adapts fast. He accepts situations for what they are and acts (Though he may still be angry about them, or what have you.) This is likely a skill developed via longevity; the world around him has changed rapidly, but he doesn't feel out of place at all.
Bishop will take extreme risks and thinks wildly outside the box. Also self-evident, if you're familiar with the plans he enacts throughout the show. He'll put a lot on the line if he thinks the reward is worth enough, and he's willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants, even if his plans would be considered crazy by normal standards.
Bishop is persistent. If he wants something, he won't stop until he gets it. If he fails, he'll retreat, make a new plan, and try again. It is very difficult to convince him to back down (and certainly not on moral grounds.)
Habits and triggers I've noted:
Being restrained of any sort puts Bishop in a panic. He is more likely to have an emotional response in these scenarios, and seems to have (an albeit muted) desperation to escape. (See: Leatherhead restraining him in the first encounter; His reaction to being trapped on the surgical table in Head of State.)
When being duplicitous or suppressing a reaction, Bishop will go to adjust his tie. This could possibly be considered his tell.
Bishop seems to have a particular fear of aliens blending in as humans. His slayer project was built around the assumption that this is a common threat. (Worth noting: This makes The Shredder the model of the exact threat Bishop is afraid of. Technically, Bishop himself may also fit the description of a threat shaped like a human.)
Writing considerations:
In 03's narrative, Bishop is EPF and EPF is Bishop. Narratively speaking, any organization Bishop is head of acts as if it is an extension of his will and character.
Bishop is shown to strike fear and/or discomfort into most characters he interacts with. Anything beyond this is an outlier, and will draw a reader's attention.
Dialogue-wise, Bishop is generally succinct and blunt. He does dabble in gloating, though, and especially likes to upset others. If he's given a chance to be mean, he'll usually take it. It can help to consider he has a Mission Mode and a Normal Mode. When it comes to Mission Mode, he gets straight to the point and hates unnecessary talking. Otherwise, he's still not very talkative, but will take the time to make pointed jabs or talk through a plan. A lot of his sense of humor seems to be rooted in how He's Better Than You (And You're Going To Die Painfully.)
It's a common pitfall that Bishop is depicted as seeking out the turtles. In 03, once he gets their DNA, he's done with them. Any encounters after that are incidental. Bishop does not care about anything that won't effect his greater goal. If he's targeting another character, it should have to do with a greater plan.
Bishop is an extremely competent combatant, shown to be able to handle up to 7 opponents at once. For a breakdown on his fighting style check out my other post on that!
Bishop is hard to kill, and oftentimes he accidentally contributes to his own defeat. (The hook from Bishop's Gambit is an example I get a LOT of mileage out of, as a perfect symbol of his self-defeating prophecies.)
We almost only ever see Bishop in the context of his work. While it could be construed that he depersonalizes himself, it's much more clear that the narrative depersonalizes him. As far as we, the audience know, Bishop's work is all that he is.
It's unclear if Bishop was released from his abduction or escaped. Depending on which you ascribe to, this can have ramifications for his mindset on how to deal with the alien threat. (Personally, because so much of his inability to cope hinges on a feeling of helplessness, I believe he was released. If he escaped on his own power, that undercuts it, somewhat.)
Thematically-speaking, Bishop parallels both his own torturers and his own victims at the same time. He has perpetuated the cycle that traumatized him in the first place by trying to fight fire with fire. (In that vein, I don't think he's capable of understanding that, not seeing aliens as people in the first place, just dangers. Considering how deeply ingrained his trauma is in his worldview and actions, it would probably ruin him, if he were ever able to actually grasp it.)
Bishop and EPF are likely a commentary on the military of the time 03 was coming out. This can be something worth keeping in mind, when figuring out his greater themes in your story, though it can just as well be discarded if it doesn't fit.
Adding to that, Bishop has an extensive american military background. His skills and knowledge will reflect that.
Bishop also plays on and references a number of real-life alien conspiracies. It can be worth digging through conspiracy history to drum up ideas and themes, too.
The ethical and philosophical quandaries of Bishop's body-hopping and humanity tend to not hold too much weight, because Bishop, himself, doesn't seem to care.
If I think of more I'll certainly be adding on to the reblogs of this post! Or, if you have more thoughts, please feel free to add! If you're in the mood for more Bishop ramblings, that's practically most of this blog atm, but this post is a particular favorite. If you're interested in Fast Forward!Bishop, specifically, consider this post! (also read Taking Pawns. slipped in that self-promo, nice.)
#agent bishop#tmnt 2003#tmnt 2k3#teenage mutant ninja turtles#And man I still gotta make an analysis on 2012 Bishop#my man is so underrated#There are only a handful of fics out there that include him at ALL and for the most part I find he's blended with 03's characterization#Which takes away what makes him fun in his own right and muddies 03 Bishop's character basis imo#anyway I had this post on the backburner for a while and finally got the motivation to finish her up#And of course if ever there are more questions on characterizing him I'd be happy to help! I love rambling about this guy ad nauseum#oooh stray thought I should do one for Rat King too. Went through that guy's episodes recently theyre GREAT#I've also been very tempted to compile most of these posts into a big ol video essay. idk if I could pull it off but it sure is an idea
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disorganized text posts inspired by @baxterstockmanisthecenterfold
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[Splinter has come to rescue his sons and bargain for their safety]
Splinter: What do you want
Rat King: First, you will bow down before me. Next you will pledge your allegiance and devotion to serve me!
Splinter: …How do you know I won’t lie?
Rat King: Because you are Splinter.
Splinter: Shoot!
#thank you for the submission <3#submission#incorrect tmnt quotes#source: the powerpuff girls#tmnt 2012#tmnt#teenage mutant ninja turtles#master splinter#rat king#leonardo#raphael#donatello#michelangelo
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I’m sorry but is there some requirement in TMNT franchise that if you write an episode about the rat king that it has to be full of out-of-pocket “what the fuck?” moment. Because—
What the fuck.
#im sorry for the poor quality 2012 photos#I was watching it on an iPad and I literally forgot this moment existed??????? and I had to take a picture of it right then and there#what the fuck were these shows on?????????#human experiment gets swarmed by rats in 2003 version#then the 2012 serum transformed people into rat people and this guy is BEGGING FOR HIS LIFE????#tmnt#tmnt 2012#teenage mutant ninja turtles#tmnt 2003#the rat king#teenage mutant ninja turtles 2012#teenage mutant ninja turtles 2003
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New rottmnt oc but it's just my take on Dr. Barlow
Aka rat king
#my art#fanart#rottmnt#rise of the tmnt#tmnt#rottmnt oc#original character#concept art#rise of the tmnt oc#rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles#tmnt rat king#rat king#Dr jasper Barlow#idw tmnt#tmnt 2012#tmnt iteration#he's a mix between ratcatcher and 2012 rat king#kinda
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Day 15: Rat King
Squeak squeak
#Why does he kinda slay tho#hes so extra#Why do you need the hat bro#where did he even get that outfit#gotta love that dark robe and hat combo#i would wear that#did he MAKE the outfit?#did he BUY it?#either way it raises more questions#why the vampiric ass outfit Rat King?#slay roaming around the shadows of New York City in your black robe getup with your army of rats plotting the end of humanity#i know this bitch has the art of war in his bookshelf#me too girl me too#tmnt 2012#tmnt#teenage mutant ninja turtles#tmnt 2k12#tmnt rat king#rat king#tmnttober 2023#tmnttober#inktober#rats should only be named after random objects and round vegetables#this bitch naming his favorite rat Aristotle? sir that is a scrimblus mcbinblus#why his robe collar like that#Rat King girlie what are you doing you’re a scientist not a wizard#it’s ok rat King you’re not ugly you just have bad skin and are evil#does he wear sweatpants under the robe?#i would#Rat King is the heroin chic slay to end all slays
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Happy Birthday to Mr. Jeffery Combs! 💙
#my childhood#i love the 90s#maccadams#transformers prime#star trek ds9#jeffery combs#who knew he was a fellow Virgo#♍️#man of many faces#tfp ratchet#st enterprise#thundercats 2011#tmnt 2012#rat king
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My Top 10 Favorite TMNT 2012 Villains
10) Kavaxas
9) Rat King
8) Shredder/Oroku Saki
7) Baxter Stockman
6) Newtralizer
5) Kraang Sub Prime
4) Armaggon
3) Tiger Claw
2) Fishface/Xever Montes
1) Lord Dregg
Check out my other top 10 list of my favorite 2012 characters: LINK
#top 10 list#tmnt villains#tmnt 2012#tmnt 2k12#tmnt#teenage mutant ninja turtles#teenage mutant ninja turtles 2012#shredder#oroku saki#xever montes#fishface#tiger claw#armaggon#lord dregg#newtralizer#rat king#kraang subprime#baxter stockman#kavaxas#the kraang#the foot clan#Nickelodeon
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regarding my last post here i just wanted to add the actual video of the scene just to really emphasis how frightened he was during that attack. greg cipes nailed this role anyway but i’ve never heard any of the other turtles sound this terrified before
#bro was sweating#NO BUT REALLY HE SOUNDS SO SCARED??? the rat king really was such a spooky character and they show that so well#tmnt 2012#tmnt mikey#tmnt meta
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I literally hate the rat king episodes of 2012 so I just decided that 'Rat King' is a game that Shen played with the turtles when they were little
#it was like a monster game ig#she'd be like “oh no its the rat king!” and then chase them around the lair#they thought it was super fun#tmnt#tmnt iteration#mice and turtles#tmnt 2012#rottmnt#rambles#splinter#tang shen#shen#rat king
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What are your thoughts on the Rat King (like, his character in general and how he could've been used in Rise, since they wanted psychological horror stuff and Splinter is a rat and all that jazz)? Thank you
Oh Rat King is SUCH a good character and imo, his 2012 character is one of the best TMNT villains period. 2012 Splinters arc with him was amazingly and genuinely well written.
I wouldve loved to see him in Rise. Tbh, I think using the Rat King character wouldve been an excellent way for Splinter to face the fact that he ran away from his clan. Maybe the Rat King could've been like, a mystical manifestation of his guilt that haunted him.
YEAH like.... maybe somehow hes cursed, and the mystic powers create this rat spirit thats a manifestation of his guilt from running away from his clan and abandoning his family. He would have to fight this Rat King but would have to face his past in order to do it. The Rat King could get a mind of his own and demand that Splinter keeps running away and never returns.
Idk. This is all me coming up with ideas on the spot but I think i have something here!!
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