SubscribeNote: Just because you’re an animal doesn’t mean you aren’t a hero. Artist Michael Dialynas takes on the green-skinned quartet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, starting with their headgear. Some lose eyes, some gain goggles, and some just follow through on what their personality suggests. You can see how Dialynas really “gets” these characters inside and out, making for the perfect launchpad for a great redeign. – Chris A.
Thomas Fummo
/ August 16, 2012Oh maaan, I hope the similar nostalgic cartoon redesign I did makes the grade too.
I like the Sin City Marv style plasters (band-aids) and how their different variations in costume reflect their personalities.
Chris
/ August 16, 2012I want to see this guy’s Shredder!
Brendan
/ August 16, 2012SHELL STICKERS!
Justin
/ August 16, 2012SO AWESOME! Really digging this guy’s style.
Steve
/ August 16, 2012I LOVE these. Their personalities are so well represented.
And Mike’s shell-stickers are such a great idea!
Itlas
/ August 17, 2012I LIKE THEM!the charactets and their attitudes are perferctly recognizable and FINALLY they look like young and TEENAGE because in their official design they look like more young adults (20-25 y.o.) than teenagers.
Dedpool
/ August 17, 2012I like these. Though they look a lil young, I really like the design aspect and how their personalities come out in each. The shell stickers on Mikey, and Donny’s Goggles are awesome, and Leo’s and Raph’s outfits are appropriately battle fashioned.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
/ August 17, 2012It took me a while but I’m digging these designs. Especially the bandages. Nice work.
Marc Baker
/ August 17, 2012These are amazing- you’ve captured their youth and individuality brilliantly. I love it when you can tell them apart without their signature weapons and you’ve nailed it. Would love to see these designs in a comic.
Dennis
/ August 18, 2012Why the Band Aids? Because teens are bad at shaving! I take it this guy’s Shredder really lives up to his name.
Ren Malone
/ August 20, 2012I’m seeing a lot of influence from the Archie comics series here, and it’s always good to see the turtles both looking their age and given their individual flesh tones. I can’t say I’m a big fan of the fingerless gloves on Don, but the goggles, although they’ve been done many times before, are a nice touch. I usually don’t like how additional layers look on the turtles, so I don’t really care too much for this version of Leonardo. Raph looks cool but rude, and Mike looks like a party dude, so that’s good.
fodigg
/ August 29, 2012I like ‘em. More ways to tell them apart is always good. Sure, weapons, shades of green, colored headbands–all good, but more props that show their personalities can’t hurt.
Michael Dialynas
/ October 3, 2012Thanks Guys, i’m glad that you all like my designs.
I can imagine after battling with the Shredder, that the Turtles would have a couple of battle scars and small razor like cuts :)
Plus i finally found some time to draw the Shredder and a comic page featuring Mikey, some pizza and a couple of Foot soldiers!
http://madart84.blogspot.gr/2012/09/mikey-loves-pizza.html
dfss
/ November 2, 2012So damn cool.