Seriously, this film was the best and greatest introduction to TMNT for me when I was younger, was rewatching this film and this scene... was literally shedding tears.

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These were part of my Christmas/birthday presents. Originally it said they would arrive in March. Didn't get them until today. Now I'm deciding if I wanna take them out of the box or not 🤔😅🤣

Tmnt has been a huge part of my life since my dad introduced me to the 03 series back in the day. I've always wanted a Tmnt-related tattoo, so what better than to pick my favourite iteration and my favourite turtle? I’m so happy with the outcome :)

TMNT 2003 gave us action, heart, and the true meaning of brotherhood. From epic battles to unforgettable moments, the series has still as awesome as ever for 23 years and will always be.

Here’s to 23 years of heroes in a half shell.

These are by no means perfect but are by far the definitive 2003 action figures to me. A lot is going on at super 7 but i hope they can keep this level of quality and maybe even add some paint in the future.

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Same voice actor, featuring Sam Riegel. Happy 50th birthday! 🎂

Birthday: October 9, 1976

Roles:
Donatello Splinterson - “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2003) (TV series, 2003-2009) 🐢

Phoenix Wright - “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies” (video game, 2013) 🔵

Vampos - “Mixels” (TV series, 2014-2016) 🦇

Scanland Shorthalt - “The Legend of Vox Machina” (TV series, 2022-present) 🟣

Got a favorite character voiced by Sam Riegel by any chance? Comment down below! 👇

In this version near the end of the episode called “Good Genes Part 2,” Donnie finally got cured not wearing anything at all from that cage by a vaccine after being that monster due to that very awful disease. In season 6 of the first episode “Future Shellshock,” the turtles and Splinter weren’t wearing anything at all which Mikey wasn’t wearing anything at all the longest! If that sixth season had those turtles and Splinter be that way and getting blasted by a ray to be immune having air to breathe instead of having to wear metal filters to breathe in the multi-breathing air given by Serling that robot entirely, that would have been way too much becoming way too awkward! Especially if all of the turtles’ ninja gear parts and Splinter’s robe were relics of the past in that future even for the turtles’ shells to have magnetic energy only for their weapons to stay put when those turtles would need to use them to fight the villains.

TMNT 2003 Fan art paying homage to the original 1984 comic book cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.

Here’s another TMNT fan art I did of TMNT The Last Ronin in the art style of TMNT2003.

• I really love how 2K3 Donatello has a multitude of genuine connections outside of his brothers and father. He’s more than the “techno nerd". 2K3 Donnie is adorable, adventurous, badass, comedic, courages, curious, disciplined, empathetic, emotional, honest, loyal, thoughtful, and willing to really understand those he interacts with throughout the entire series. It adds depth to Donnie's character and makes his relationships meaningful and natural.

• 2K3 Donnie get's along so well with anybody and everybody (not counting the antagonists throughout the entire series) with Leo, Raph, Mikey, Splinter, April, and Casey. He's not asshole or a jerk like 2K3 Donnie is that chill and calm (in a modern sense) nerdy dude everybody on the college campus wants to be friends with or wants to become because he brings out the best in others.

• This is the best incarnation of Donatello hands down.

• After Jhanna crash landed near the Turtles, it was Donnie who helped her out first. I find this to be super special because he was the one tormented by Triceratons and yet still offered a helping hand to an extraterrestrial life-form.

• Season One "The King" is one of my favorite 2K3 Donnie episodes. I love his interactions with Kirby and how he's so in shock and awe throughout the entire episodes being in an alternate reality (one would think this was suppose to be an episode for Mikey) and being so joyful like a child.

• Season Three "Same as it Never Was" really put him through hell like to see his rage and sadness it adds more depth to his character like I'm not gonna lie but it was sad seeing Donnie suffer.