CLONE WARS Cartoon... Reactions

[Mister Skeezler]

Actually, I like the Durge from the Clone Wars cartoon much more than the one from the comics. In the comics he just walks around and talks trash and acts all comic-cheezy. In the cartoons, he doesn't speak. He just has that creepy metallic laugh.

He really reminds me of "The Shrike" from an excellent series of books I read a few years ago, the Hyperion series by Dan Simmons. If any of you get a chance to read this series, do it. You won't regret it. For more info on it, go here. I personally recommend this series.

[Mainland05]

i agree with you buddy.

[Vator]

To each his own.

[Mainland05]

I did not see Episode 11 what happened?

[Jesse James]

Eh, I kinda dig Durge, but I think his figure turned me more than his cartoon incarnation.

I mean, his figure is singlehandedly THE best figure Hasbro has put on shelves so far...  I think the Ultra Clone will replace it, but in the meantime Deluxe Durge is simply amazing.

-ball/socket knees
-ball/socket shoulders
-ball/socket elbows
-ball/socket friggin' torso
-ball/socket  neck
-wrist articulation
-working holsters for 2 nicely sculpted blaster pistols
-sawed off blaster rifle
-trident pike weapon
-nicely sculpted swoop bike

I mean, that's a LOT of toy for $10.  The first figure from Hasbro I can honestly say that they gave you everything you should get for a $10 toy I think...  Maybe Deluxe Luke/Bacta Tank was too, but Durge surpasses that I think.

Now, his cartoon character was just "ok".  The whole lancing to win a battle is a lame-ass plot idea though (Not Durge's fault, he coulda shot the hell out of Clones and I'd have dug THAT idea more).  Beyond that I think he's just ok though.

He's obviously a bit of a rip-off character.  A cross between the Terminator, T-1000 from T2, and a Boba Fett-esque bounty hunter...  And of course an obvious replacement TO the Fett boys.  That's a tad uninspired IMO, but I can still believe the Durge Character is/feels like a Star Wars character.

If I'd done the show though, Assajj would be the ultimate badass, not Durge.  She'd be weilding blasters, dual lightsabres, and a swoop bike with a gang of black droids.  Not Durge.  

That would've helped simplify the story some too, as it's a bit weird having umpteen storylines for a series that's only 10 episodes, and each episode is only 5 minutes long...  

Keep it to one story (the Muunilist story) and keep the characters to a minimum.  

[dustrho]

I did not see Episode 11 what happened?

If I remember correctly they're done showing the Clone Wars cartoon until next year sometime.  At the time they'll bring the show back to finish showing chapters 11-20.  I think they'll be back in April if I'm not mistaken.  Anyone with an actual date when it's coming back?

[Mainland05]

that sucks, but yea i remember now, some of the war is going to be based on Hoth, they showed a preview at the end of episode 10, on friday.  

[DSJ™]

Well it's about bloody time. Clone Wars is going to be televised in Canada on Teletoon begining Jan 3/04.  

I'll be waiting. I did not watch any on the net thus far so the wait should be worth it.  

[FX-7]

Doesn't Episode 11 start soon???  Next or something isn't it?

[aka DaBigKahuna]

Doesn't Episode 11 start soon???  Next or something isn't it?

Here is the complete schedule for Star Wars: Clone Wars.
All times listed EST:

Friday, March 26, at 8:00pm: Chapters 1-5
Friday, March 26, at 9:00pm: Chapters 6-10
Friday, March 26, at 9:30pm: Chapter 11
Monday, March 29, at 8:00pm: Chapter 12
Tuesday, March 30, at 8:00pm: Chapter 13
Wednesday, March 31, at 8:00pm: Chapter 14
Thursday, April 1, at 8:00pm: Chapter 15
Friday. April 2, at 8 8:00pm: Chapter 16
Monday, April 5, at 8:00pm: Chapter 17
Tuesday, April 6, at 8:00pm: Chapter 18
Wednesday, April 7, at 8:00pm: Chapter 19
Thursday, April 8, at 8:00pm: Chapter 20
Friday, April 9, at 8:00pm: Chapters 11-15
Friday, April 9, at 9:00pm: Chapters 16-20
Saturday, April 10 at 9:00pm: Chapters 1-5
Saturday, April 10 at 10:00pm: Chapters 6-10
Saturday, April 10 at 11:00pm: Chapters 11-15
Saturday, April 10 at 12:00am: Chapters 16-20

OT, I bought Samura Jack the Movie from the $5.50 Walmart bin for my boys, and I loved it.

Anyone notice when Jack gets sent to the future and he falls onto the flying speeders, reinacting the Episode II Zam Wessel chase scene.  I think that we are in treat for some great stuff in the chapters!


-Fish-

[DSJ™]

Looks like Canada won't be left in the dark this time!  

Catch the BACK-TO-BACK action of episodes 1 to 10 airing Saturday March 13th at 4pm and 12 midnight et/pt!

Catch the first 10 chapters in 5 weeks!
Sunday March 7........Chapter 1 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 2 - 9:35 pm
Monday March 8.......Chapter 3 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 4 - 9:35 pm
Sunday March 14......Chapter 5 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 6 - 9:35 pm
Monday March 15......Chapter 7 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 8 - 9:35 pm
Sunday March 21.....Chapter 9 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 10 - 9:35 pm

Then...watch the premiere of Chapter 11 on Saturday March 20th at 5pm et/pt as we continue with Chapters
11 to 20 on TELETOON!

Saturdays at 5pm just before Cinetoon (Cinetoon will now air at 5:05 pm) :
Saturday March 13............Back-to-Back  Chapters 1 -10 at 4pm and midnight
Saturday March 20.....Chapter 11 - 5:00 pm (4min 19sec)
Saturday March 27......Chapter 12 - 5:00 pm (4min 13sec)
Saturday April 3..........Chapter 13- 5:00 pm (4min 15sec)
Saturday April 10........Chapter 14 - 5:00 pm (4min 19sec)
Saturday April 17.........Chapter 15 - 5:00 pm (4min 32sec)
Saturday April 24........Chapter 16 - 5:00 pm (4 min. 14 sec.)

Catch Chapters 11-17 on Sundays and Mondays in The DETOUR on TELETOON:
Monday March 22....Chapter 11 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 12 - 9:35 pm
Sunday March 28.....Chapter 12- 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 13 - 9:35 pm
Monday March 29....Chapter 13 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 14 - 9:35 pm
Sunday April 4..........Chapter 14 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 15 - 9:35 pm
Monday April 5..........Chapter 15 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 16 - 9:35 pm
Sunday April 11.........Chapter 16 - 9:30 pm
.....................................Chapter 17 - 9:35 pm

Chapters 18 to 20 showtimes to be announced...

I'm looking forward to seeing this series!  

[DSJ™]

Has anyone seen any of the new episodes yet? Any place were we can download them online?

[Mainland05]

Yea, has anyone seen any of these new ones yet?  If so tell us what you thought.  I know I am really thrilled about the Ilum episode.

[SilverZ]

#11 is up for Hyperspace members. Really good one - dog fights, humor, and better dialog than the movies... again.  

[Jesse James]

#11 was indeed a good episode...

Lots of dogfighting between Assajj and Ani, as mentioned, and it was pretty intense seeing them fly through the cityscape on the Banking Clan's planet.

BTW, the Bankers have a nice rock to rest on...  It's a pretty peaceful looking place.

Anakin was indeed particularly doofy tonight so that was cool.  Lots of snotty stuff that you'd love to smack the crap out of him for.

The Clones constant "Yes sir", "No Sir" answers are funny...  I like that they are not the best conversationalists, but Obi-Wan still treats them like they're normal people.

Assajj's ship is officially on my "To-Do" list for customizing.  I REALLY want a scale one that opens up and everything.  It's not too big, and I already have a million ideas floating in my mind on how to do the "fan" part too.  Good stuff...  And ya know Hasbro wn't get off their ass on a Season 2 Clone Wars line, so I'm left to do it myself...  And likely do it better anyway.

Her ship's one of the neatest designs...  And it even keeps to the Geonosian Solar Sailer look too.  Love that stuff.

I loved tonight's episode...

Watching 1-10 though reminded me of some of the STUPID moments from those though.  Durge destroying an AT-TE with a lance, the Mon Calamari episode, Durge wreaking havoc with his lance otherwise, etc...  These toons aren't without some pretty "Stupid" seeming flaws.  Kind of like the prequals but to a lesser extent.