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It seems like you believe Laird was the sole owner and sole creator of the Ninja Turtles. I am not understanding what is causing this confusion. Laird was NOT THE SOLE OWNER OF THE FRANCHISE. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were both the co-owners of TMNT. They both had enough power to do whatever they wanted with the franchise. Eastman agreed. Even if Laird said \"no\", Eastman still said \"YES\". The network that wanted Venus said \"yes\". Playmates, the company that manufactured the toyline said \"yes\". Laird didn\'t want anything. His arm was literally twisted. So your assessment here that \"nobody twisted [Laird\'s] arm\" is completely inaccurate and false.
Even if Laird had said \"no\", Eastman\'s yes was more than enough. And the failure of the series after one season was basically Laird\'s victory in a sense as he wanted nothing to do with the franchise. And, by the way, Laird did say No, but Eastman said yes and convinced Laird to agree.
Even if Laird had said \"no\", Eastman\'s yes was more than enough. And the failure of the series after one season was basically Laird\'s victory in a sense as he wanted nothing to do with the franchise. And, by the way, Laird did say No, but Eastman said yes and convinced Laird to agree.
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You are making an incorrect assumption here. You seem to be under the impression that Laird was the sole owner and sole creator of the Ninja Turtles, which is not true at all. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were both the co-owners of TMNT. They both had enough power to do whatever they wanted with the franchise and Eastman agreed with this idea that the network pitched to them. Apparently Saban/Fox Kids said that they won\\\'t produce a series without a fifth turtle and while Laird did disagree, Eastman decided it was a good idea. So your assessment here that \\\"nobody twisted [Laird\\\'s] arm\\\" is not entirely correct.
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If you still think Laird is somehow at fault for the inclusion of Venus, completely ignoring all the evidence out there pointing out that he was NEVER on board with the idea of \"the fifth Turtle\" male or female, and Kevin Eastman, who not only agreed with the idea but also likes Venus as a character (to the point of including her in the IDW comics) is somehow completely blameless, fine. This just seems like an excuse for hating on Laird.
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Eastman has also gone on record and said that he likes Venus as a character has even included her in the IDW comics.
Now, if you really want details about why Laird reluctantly agreed, there are many videos, blogs and other stuff out there you can check out that examine the full history and making of and the failure of this show. I am still not sure why you think Laird is somehow responsible and he should own up to \\\"his own mistake\\\" (despite evidences being present that shows he was never on board with the idea). But that\\\'s fine we all have our complaints about our favorite franchises and stuff.
Now, if you really want details about why Laird reluctantly agreed, there are many videos, blogs and other stuff out there you can check out that examine the full history and making of and the failure of this show. I am still not sure why you think Laird is somehow responsible and he should own up to \\\"his own mistake\\\" (despite evidences being present that shows he was never on board with the idea). But that\\\'s fine we all have our complaints about our favorite franchises and stuff.
