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When I saw the unveiling of Playmates Toys' new Splinter action figured based on Nickelodeon upcoming 2012 TMNT cartoon, I thought his design looked pretty cool.Some fans, however, didn't believe he looked sufficiently rat-like, at least from certain angles.
My friend Kevin McGill made the observation that Nick's new Splinter somewhat resembled a llama, and so the seed was sown in my head to make this little parody. Plus, I love drawing TMNT art inspired by the classic toy line. Flush-O-Matic for the WIN!
Behold, the first piece of Nickelodeon Master Splinter fan art!
Is Yzma is still working her twisted black magic after all these years?
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Comments: 54
oldmanwinters In reply to ??? [2015-06-24 22:02:11 +0000 UTC]
I suppose one *can* argue, but then she might turn you into a flea, a tiny little flea, and then put you in a box, put that box into another box, mail it to herself and then...
RIP Eartha Kitt
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fireheart1001 [2014-04-21 08:26:30 +0000 UTC]
As a fan of the 2012 series and it's Splinter......I fully approve this!
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oldmanwinters In reply to FangirlSquees [2014-03-19 11:52:01 +0000 UTC]
Glad you enjoyed my short comic! Thanks for leaving a comment.
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KraangTheConqueror [2014-03-02 15:45:18 +0000 UTC]
It's like my dream come true! I had a dream that Yzma had the mutagen and she's splash it on Kuzco and he's become a man sized flea!
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oldmanwinters In reply to KraangTheConqueror [2014-03-02 17:40:18 +0000 UTC]
Well, sounds like my piece wasn't exactly like your idea (giant flea? Why?), but that's pretty wild!
I drew this soon after I first saw the design for Splinter's action figure. I think he looks a lot more rodent like in the TV show than I would have expected after seeing the toy.
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atlantart [2013-09-09 14:15:51 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. 2012 Splinter looks like a mouse, not a rat.
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oldmanwinters In reply to atlantart [2013-09-09 21:13:28 +0000 UTC]
haha, well, I thought the action figure prototype looked like a llama!
But his look in the cartoon has actually grown on me as I've watched the episodes.
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Cimorine90 [2012-11-26 02:54:11 +0000 UTC]
It is an IMPROVEMENT!!! I like most things about the 2012 version, having watched a little of the 4 tv/movie versions. . . real-life, 1980's/90's, 2003, and 2012. I really like the humor and the fact that the characters seem really natural. None of this "Turtle power"/ "Aw shell" stuff. No slang being shoved down our throats, not even booyakasha. . . (not making an excellent comeback after the first 3 episodes, which is fine by me. makes it cuter when Mikey says it.) Plus, the family aspect of it makes it really attractive to me. The fear Splinter feels is real for the boys' safety, and each character seems completely unique, unlike prior episodes (yeah, ok, Raph always stuck out, but come on, they are so different in the new one!)
this comic is great! I LOVE THE TURTLES!!!! being sheltered rocks, since I get to experience all this fun ALL AT ONCE!!!
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oldmanwinters In reply to Cimorine90 [2012-12-01 01:51:51 +0000 UTC]
I've had plans to make another short comic in this format, but I've never been satisfied with my layouts and haven't yet drawn it!
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Cimorine90 In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-12-01 20:52:03 +0000 UTC]
oh noes!!! well, keep working at it. i know what it's like to have other fans breathing down my neck.
wish I didn't have school and didn't procrastinate so much. (sigh)
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oldmanwinters In reply to HisLostShadow [2012-09-20 15:46:57 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I've always been a big fan of Emperor's New Groove!
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HisLostShadow In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-09-21 00:34:08 +0000 UTC]
Me too. "You ruined my groove!"
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MightyNewTexas [2012-07-05 19:07:54 +0000 UTC]
Hello there.
I faved this a while ago when I was looking for Krang related art and noticed you are a member over there at the Technodrome as well. Hope you're having a wonderful birthday and a new year of life filled with lots of luck, success and many happy moments.
Wow, Krang sneering at Splinter appears quite intimidating as you did an amazing job on the mimic and I can definitely imagine him dwelling in such a moment of triumph. I love the colours you used, the yellow and orange background in the first picture fits very nicely. I didn't expect this to be a parody so it was especially hilarious to see Krang's shocked face all of a sudden. Yay for the "So SUE me!" line.
Have a great day,
Tina
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oldmanwinters In reply to MightyNewTexas [2012-07-06 03:16:32 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Tina. I really do appreciate such detailed feedback on my art!
When I don't do backgrounds, I do try to think about getting the color right. The Emperor's New Groove connection came about through an observation somebody else made that Splinter looked a little like a llama. I really enjoyed doing this piece, and I hope to do more Nickelodeon "Mutation in Progress" parody pictures in the future.
Thanks so much for the birthday wishes!
What is your username at the Drome forums?
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MightyNewTexas In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-07-09 17:06:21 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome about the feedback and birthday wishes, is really a pleasure to look at it and it won't be the last time I will enjoy your comic. It's interesting how character's looks can change from show to show; llama Splinter can surely be considered as mutation. ^^
The different writing styles are a nice sight, too. You have an awesome gallery, I'm sure future drawings will be the same.
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oldmanwinters In reply to SilverZeo [2012-06-16 03:35:33 +0000 UTC]
Yup, I tried to make it funny!
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NuvaPrime [2012-04-02 22:52:38 +0000 UTC]
funny.
Say, I heard Michael Bay is reinventing the turtles as aliens, do you think he's just kidding?
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oldmanwinters In reply to NuvaPrime [2012-04-02 23:03:30 +0000 UTC]
No, I don't think he's trying to mislead fans intentionally. But I think he probably doesn't know much about the franchise or its history so he is naturally confused. In addition, he probably appreciates the controversy that has erupted over his statements as well; it creates buzz for the film that money can't buy. He isn't directing, so he probably won' make the final call on story either.
But even if the Turtles turn out to be aliens this time around, that fact alone doesn't bother me that much. I've seen so many incarnations of the TMNT that I've become fairly tolerant of new ideas and new twists. So I'll just wait and see what we get come Christmas 2013.
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NuvaPrime In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-04-03 00:49:18 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, yer right, kidding or not, Ninja Turtles is Ninja Turtles, alien or mutant, or otherwise for that matter.
And given how awesome his Transformers trilogy was, i have high hopes that he'll apply that level of epicness there, too. And as you also pointed out, the coment of his has created quite a public stir, getting folks attention like yeah'. So who knows, maybe he was kidding, maybe he isnt...
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missuny [2012-03-29 16:57:52 +0000 UTC]
The more and more I look at it, the more I like it.
Thumbs up for sensei!
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oldmanwinters In reply to missuny [2012-03-29 21:42:40 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I also like the Nickelodeon 3D character model better than the Playmates Toys prototype. I'm excited to see this series premiere later this year!
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missuny In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-03-29 22:25:06 +0000 UTC]
It's suposs to air after the kids'choice awards on the 31th! So I'll have to watch that to make sure.
At least not everyone hates it!
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FoxKids1302 [2012-03-15 21:39:06 +0000 UTC]
D: is that really his design for the 2012 series???
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oldmanwinters In reply to FoxKids1302 [2012-03-16 00:40:33 +0000 UTC]
It's pretty close to the first photos released of his action figured based on the new show, but the official animation models look a bit different. He has less white fur on his face and has a very solemn and stoic demeanor. He's very tall, which is a cool change, but I still think he looks a little bit like a llama!
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MisterMark11 [2012-03-01 20:00:15 +0000 UTC]
WAAAAHHH!!! CHANGE HIM BACK!!! CHANGE HIM BACK!!!
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oldmanwinters In reply to MisterMark11 [2012-03-02 18:56:42 +0000 UTC]
Hmm... I gather you don't seem to like his new design. But I'm just reading between the lines of your post.
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Wes-the-Crayon [2012-02-27 19:01:00 +0000 UTC]
Very inspired! The new Splinter does look like a llama, doesn't he?
That first Krang closeup is AWESOME, btw.
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oldmanwinters In reply to Wes-the-Crayon [2012-02-28 04:14:44 +0000 UTC]
Yes, that upper right panel came out really nice! I was worried how I'd differentiate the bottom right panel so I came up with the idea to give him wacky eyes.
I hope to do another Nick's "Mutatin in Progress" comic in the coming weeks with another character who will be undergoing a substantial design change.
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EriEmi [2012-02-26 17:04:47 +0000 UTC]
Wow nice story pretty clever^^.. But, is that really master Splinter? No way
Krang!! you made the worst screwed up of the whole century! xD
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oldmanwinters In reply to EriEmi [2012-02-26 18:44:44 +0000 UTC]
Indeed it is Master Splinter, as envisioned by the creative minds at Nickelodeon! TMNT fans will being seeing much more of this version in the coming years!
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Personally, I like the design, even if I think it look totally weird!
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cheesebugs [2012-02-19 19:05:43 +0000 UTC]
Very clever. Great execution.
Thanks also for the fave on TNMT in Time.
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oldmanwinters In reply to cheesebugs [2012-02-19 20:28:23 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for the feedback! It's always nice to get kind remarks from talented artists!
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oldmanwinters In reply to burt1712 [2012-02-18 20:56:19 +0000 UTC]
Ah, but tell us how you really feel about it!
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burt1712 In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-02-18 21:04:03 +0000 UTC]
well,
i hate the fact that they made April 15 or something
and cleary shes going to be a love interest to the
turtles, Don probably.. and they made spliter look
like a fricken red panda [link] !!
and im pretty sure two of the turtles weapons have been
changed, i think it was don and mikeys, i think(i read
it somewhere).. and is casey jones even going to be
in this series?? idk, but Nick BETTER NOT RUIN MY CHILDHOOD..
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oldmanwinters In reply to DrawingMelee [2012-02-06 22:17:08 +0000 UTC]
When in doubt... smash it with a Hamma!
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DrawingMelee In reply to oldmanwinters [2012-02-07 12:32:56 +0000 UTC]
Now your own theme song and it's perfect
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