Childhood shit now ruined thread 2.0

[bluestarultor]

How about the days when our hands weren't tied when it came to imports? Power Rangers is a prime example. Some Super Sentai series are very good, have storylines that are easily held to for "serious" American tastes, and have tons of great footage that have no real issues. Some examples are Timeranger, Dekaranger, and from what I've seen, Gekiranger.

Then there are some with really doofy costumes, plots that just won't make the leap (despite being good), and ones with just plain bad plots and footage. Some examples of these are Kakuranger, Gingaman, Gaoranger, and Engine Sentai Go-onger, which will be the next we get after Gekiranger. Wikipedia has more info. If anyone had concerns that Boukenger would be a marketing failure, this will probably make them die a little inside.


Edit: That's not to say it'll be a bad series, but the team structure isn't what American audiences are used to, and I can't say I like the costumes. It might even be a great Power Rangers series, if they handle it right. After all, they did pretty well with Boukenger, all things considered. Hopefully, they'll be able to make a good translation of Gekiranger in the meantime.

[CelesJessa]

How did or could I forget the Super Mario World show? Back when I was in 1st grade, it was all that I watched- mainly to see and hear Yoshi.

Dude, I loved that show. I tried to watch it again recently and I had to snicker at it.

Originally Posted by Raiden

And slime. Whatever happened to the gallons and gallons of slime they didn't manage to sell to us? They made tv shows and video games based off the incredible amount of slime. It's like they struck green gold.

If you miss slime (Nick style), you should talk to Kroze Gamegod. From what I hear he got a few GALLONs of it that he's desperately trying to get rid of. =P

[Fifthfiend]

Originally Posted by Raiden

And slime. Whatever happened to the gallons and gallons of slime they didn't manage to sell to us? They made tv shows and video games based off the incredible amount of slime. It's like they struck green gold.

It turned out out slime causes cancer.

[mauve]

It turned out out slime causes cancer.

...Just like everything else we loved as kids.

I miss My Little Ponies. The new ones just arent' as cool. For a while they were trying to pass these teenaged-anorexic-lookin' things off as My Little Ponies, but that didn't last. They're trying to use the same style as in the old ones, now, but they're still just not as awesome.

Littlest Petshop has been ruined too. Now everything's a big-eyed bobblehead. Same deal with Treasure Trolls.

[CelesJessa]

Originally Posted by Mauve Mage

I miss My Little Ponies. The new ones just arent' as cool. For a while they were trying to pass these teenaged-anorexic-lookin' things off as My Little Ponies, but that didn't last. They're trying to use the same style as in the old ones, now, but they're still just not as awesome.

Littlest Petshop has been ruined too. Now everything's a big-eyed bobblehead. Same deal with Treasure Trolls.

Holy crap yes. And Polly Pocket. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO HER? She doesn't fit in the pocket any more. I thought that was the whole point. Polly Pocket.

I knew I stored all of my old, awesome toys for a reason. My kids are getting sweet, chokeable-sized Littlest Pet Shops and dolls that don't like like teenage prostitutes.

I'll be a lame mom, but I'll be darned if my little girl is going to play with Bratz.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Originally Posted by Mauve Mage

Littlest Petshop has been ruined too. Now everything's a big-eyed bobblehead. Same deal with Treasure Trolls.

All I remember about Treasure Trolls was that they were creepy as. Something about thier eyes and their cross-like stance, inviting me to attack them and destroy their funny faces but also as if they were ready with a blistering counterattack.
Ahh!

[mauve]

Yeah, but now instead you get these:


They're basically Bratz with bad hair. They don't even RESEMBLE the old trolls. Illustration:

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Wow. They do look silly. But then again I can't blame them for diversifying. I mean trolls were basically just a billion different versions of the same basic structure. I'm surprised they lasted as long as they did and with as many versions as they did.

[Seil]

Sonic!
Triplets born, the throne awaits;
A seer warns of a deadly fate!
"Give up your children, separate...
Bide your time, lie in wait!"
Sonic Underground!
Sonic Underground!
They made a vow their mother will be found!
The children grow, learn what's right -
Leaders of the freedom fight!
They seek their mother,
She knows they do;
Is it time?
Will the prophecy come true?
Sonic Underground!
Sonic Underground!
"I long for my children, but I have to wait...
To act to soon could seal their fate!"
They made a vow their mother would be found!
Sonic Underground!

...That's right, I typed that from memory. Whoo! If you never say the Sonic saturday morning cartoon, it was about Sonic. And his brother and sister. And their band. The band they played in with magical instrument charms they wear on their necks.

[neyo the king]

Originally Posted by Seil

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...
...Wait, what?

I demand an explanation, and I now have to see an episode.