New CN Forum Banner planning

[WolfGran]

Why is Atomic Betty on the forum header? Atomic Betty is originally a Canadian cartoon that is shown on Teletoon everday. Has CN ever aired A.B. before?

[Nexonius]

Yes, around 2004-2005.

[Silverstar]

Atomic Betty premiered on Cartoon Network on September 17, 2004.

[lemonhead75]

The weird thing is, I read somewhere that CN is supposed to start airing Atomic Betty later this year.

[The Cartoon]

The banner really needs to be updated. Cartoon Network has changed a lot since it was made.

[The Huntsman]

I agree that the banner needs to be updated, but I am not proficient in flash and, really, have no involvement in the process that would get it changed. This banner was created last year but was not used for one reason or another (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cnmenu3cov4.swf). Its quality is a bit diminished due to how imageshack shrunk it down, but if used at full size, I think that it would have worked. At any rate, I’m going to leave this thread open for a little while, but seeing as it doesn’t really relate directly to Cartoon Network, it will be locked eventually.

[clipeuh]

CN still need to air the 3rd season of Atomic Betty (which premiered last summer on Camp Teletoon). This season is somewhat different from the two others since it focus more on Betty's normal life. :)

[DeanBurrito25]

I agree that the banner needs to be updated, but I am not proficient in flash and, really, have no involvement in the process that would get it changed. This banner was created last year but was not used for one reason or another (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cnmenu3cov4.swf). Its quality is a bit diminished due to how imageshack shrunk it down, but if used at full size, I think that it would have worked. At any rate, I’m going to leave this thread open for a little while, but seeing as it doesn’t really relate directly to Cartoon Network, it will be locked eventually.
That one looks great!
I wish we could use it.

[Blackstar]

Wow. That new banner is pretty darn recent. It even has Zak Saturday on the far right. I wonder why it's not being used if it's already been made?

[Nexonius]

I like the updated one alot, but...


There should be a new one, having the current toons..


From Left To Right: Chowder, Flapjack, Zak, Batman, Chris, Pikachu and Finn from Adventure Time.

And in the background: Scooby Doo, Bloo, Jerry Mouse, and Johnny Test.

Toonami: Naruto
HHT: Caitlin from 6Teen
Adult Swim: Either Robot Chicken or Master Shake

[Dr.Pepper]

I like the banner, but I think that we shouldn't have Robbot Jones and General Spacific and we should have someone from TDI.

[Radical Raven]

Actually, I don't really get any of the characters on this banner, aside from Buttercup, Numbuh 1. They're both well known CN exclusives.

But Robot Jones is sort of unknown, while Ricochet, Leonardo, Raven, and Atomic Betty have all run on different channels. Aside from PPG and KND, no other CN original shows are represented.

(I don't know about the Puffy Yami Yumi girl and the General, but I thinbk they're both CN exclusives so I imagine they should stay).

[The Cartoon]

I agree that the banner needs to be updated, but I am not proficient in flash and, really, have no involvement in the process that would get it changed. This banner was created last year but was not used for one reason or another (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cnmenu3cov4.swf). Its quality is a bit diminished due to how imageshack shrunk it down, but if used at full size, I think that it would have worked. At any rate, I’m going to leave this thread open for a little while, but seeing as it doesn’t really relate directly to Cartoon Network, it will be locked eventually.
That one looks good, but I think it should have someone from TDI, probably Chris.

[WolfGran]

We should rename this topic to: "New CN Forum Banner planning".

[Light Lucario]

We should rename this topic to: "New CN Forum Banner planning".

Since you are the one who started this topic, I have taken your suggestion and renamed this thread. That does make it clearer as to the actual discussion than the previous title did.

I also think that the banner The Huntsman posted looks really good and it would be cool if we had something like that here too. It would probably need a bit of updating with some of the characters from other more recent shows, but it still looks pretty good.

[Raidon Makoto]

I like the updated one alot, but...


There should be a new one, having the current toons..


From Left To Right: Chowder, Flapjack, Zak, Batman, Chris, Pikachu and Finn from Adventure Time.

And in the background: Scooby Doo, Bloo, Jerry Mouse, and Johnny Test.

YAH Fan link: Anakin Skywalker
HHT: Caitlin from 6Teen
Adult Swim: Either Robot Chicken or Master Shake
What about the Toonami and Retro forums?

IMO, just make Toonami's character TOM 3 and Retro Bugs Bunny. Both are synonymous with their respective forums.

[HEATXZ]

The new banner should have Chowder,Flapjack,Ben,Zak,Batman,Chris,StormTrooper,and Naruto

[WolfGran]

I like the updated one alot, but...


There should be a new one, having the current toons..


From Left To Right: Chowder, Flapjack, Zak, Batman, Chris, Pikachu and Finn from Adventure Time.

And in the background: Scooby Doo, Bloo, Jerry Mouse, and Johnny Test.

Toonami: Naruto
HHT: Caitlin from 6Teen
Adult Swim: Either Robot Chicken or Master Shake
There shouldn't be seperate forums for blocks...aside from Toonami...I mean YAH.

[Sam Hill]

The banner is terribly outdated and needs to updated. Robot Jones, Sheep in the Big City, and Puffy Ami Yumi were all short lived series that stopped airing on the network years ago yet they get represented on the banner?

[CyberCubed]

TMNT as well since its ending on 4kids.

[Nexonius]

What about the Toonami and Retro forums?

IMO, just make Toonami's character TOM 3 and Retro Bugs Bunny. Both are synonymous with their respective forums.

1. Toonami's gone.

2. Boomerang is now The Retro Forum. It's not all about Boomerang.

[bigddan11]

Here's what I would use.

CN forums:
Chowder
Flapjack
Zak Saturday
Ben Tennyson
Optimus Prime
Bloo
Anakin Skywalker

Add the following, which would also relate with what CN airs
Links to:
General Animation- TDI- Chris, or 6Teen- Caitlyn
Anime- Pikachu
Adult Swim- Ichigo
Retro- Bugs Bunny
DC- Batman (Brave and the Bold version)
X-Bridge/ Action Flicks/ Toonami- Naruto

[The Cartoon]

I'd cover all of the current series and go with:

Chowder
Flapjack
Ben Tennyson
Zak Saturday
Anakin Skywalker
Batman
Chris Mclean

There is an international forum coming to Toon Zone so you could replace Chris with Bloo and put him on the banner in that forum along with someone from 6Teen and some characters from other international cartoons.

[bigddan11]

I'd cover all of the current series and go with:

Chowder
Flapjack
Ben Tennyson
Zak Saturday
Anakin Skywalker
Batman
Chris Mclean

There is an international forum coming to Toon Zone so you could replace Chris with Bloo and put him on the banner in that forum along with someone from 6Teen and some characters from other international cartoons.
That's exactly why I would put Optimus Prime on though instead of Batman. You could create a quick link to the DC Forum and use Batman for it.

[Raidon Makoto]

There shouldn't be seperate forums for blocks...aside from Toonami...I mean YAH.
The Toonami board isn't a YAH board. Its a Toonami board, it exists, and will never go away because it belongs to Jeff despite your personal opinion.

1. Toonami's gone.

2. Boomerang is now The Retro Forum. It's not all about Boomerang.
1. The board still exists.
2. But it still has Boomerang discussion there, and thus, should be linked to from the CN Boards.

[The Huntsman]

The Toonami board isn't a YAH board. Its a Toonami board, it exists, and will never go away because it belongs to Jeff despite your personal opinion.

1. The board still exists.Jeff has already stated (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=117435&page=393) that the Toonami forum is going to end. It will likely be archived, meaning that people can read existing posts but not create new posts, and the forum will shift focus. I’m under the impression that discussion about Toonami will no longer take place there, as he said…


Also, it's going to be site-oriented, meaning I'll probably lose a bunch of posters around these parts, particularly the ones that don't read the site.

[Mesousa]

I'd cover all of the current series and go with:

Chowder
Flapjack
Ben Tennyson
Zak Saturday
Anakin Skywalker
Batman
Chris Mclean


No females? There should at least be one, just like how there's one with Ami in the current bumper.

Either Drew, Gwen (TDI) or Izzy can be examples.

[Comics_the_QB]

I'd cover all of the current series and go with:

Chowder
Flapjack
Ben Tennyson
Zak Saturday
Anakin Skywalker
Batman
Chris Mclean


I couldn't agree more with these choices, except switch Anakin with Ahsoka... (despite her being hated... :shrug:)

[Blackstar]

TMNT as well since its ending on 4kids.

That's irrelevant, since this isn't a 4Kids forum. I know you're upset about 4kids canceling TMNT without a true final episode, but seriously, man. Let it go.

I still don't see why Toon Zone couldn't use that new banner that was created last year.

[lemonhead75]

Background, left to right: Bloo, Ed, Numbuh 1, Rodney, Juniper Lee, Ben 10
Foreground, left to right: Zac Saturday, Bubbie, Chowder, Yoda, someone from Adventure Time...

[TheTerror]

The banner is in serious need of an update, hopefully we get one with some of the Nood's on it, that would be sweet!

[Jeff Harris]

Here's a thing about banner updates . . . whatever goes on the banner, it will eventually become outdated and in need of replacement, and then the conversation again.

I mean, that replacement banner already has three canceled shows on it. If we put on Noods and they suddenly replace that imaging, then we'll likely be stuck for a while with the banner. There was one time we were thinking of putting the Cartoon Network cityscape motif on the banners, but they got rid of that.

Times change, and so does shows. What's cool and in one minute could be on the outs later on. There's already no Toonami, and Looney Tunes aren't on the air in the US either. The logo isn't even permanent these days. There have been numerous instances with the Cartoon Network name itself missing from the logos.

The banner will be replaced. It'll probably be replaced after that. We're working on it.

Also, there's not going to be a 2nd Phase/You Are Here! forum. No need to get wet (with perspiration and salivation) over that thought. Toonami was a daily block when the forum was launched, and it devolved into a weekly four-hour block, then a two-hour block, then nothing. Toonami's gone, and 2nd Phase/You Are Here isn't replacing it on the forums around these parts.

And I'd be pissed if the TXB forum is represented by Naruto.

[Mesousa]

I couldn't agree more with these choices, except switch Anakin with Ahsoka... (despite her being hated... :shrug:)

Yeah, like I said before, either Drew, Gwen (TDI) or Izzy should be good female choices.

[The Cartoon]

No females? There should at least be one, just like how there's one with Ami in the current bumper.

Either Drew, Gwen (TDI) or Izzy can be examples.
Yeah, I'd say Izzy because she's my favorite TDI character but I think it would be better for it to be Chris since he's the host. Drew would work or maybe Nikki from 6Teen.

[Blackstar]

The banner is in serious need of an update, hopefully we get one with some of the Nood's on it, that would be sweet!

There'd be no point in having Noods on the CN banner. When Cartoon Network drops the Nood campaign and moves on to something else in another year or so, then Toon Zone would then be be stuck with a dated banner. It's impossible for TZ (or any site, for that matter) to stay 100% current with their banner desings because the entertainment industry is very fickle and things change too fast for the sites to keep up with them. It's like the WWE video games; by the time that they arrive on the shelves, many of the wrestlers depicted in the game have already quit, retired or have changed sides.

[Gonzales]

I think the banner looks fine.

[DarthGonzo]

Why not just enlarge the section that says "CN Forums", drop the characters entirely and forget about the flash? It doesn't have to be elaborate to be effective. And that way (unless CN changes their logo again) the banner wont be outdated for a long time.

[Silverstar]

Why not just enlarge the section that says "CN Forums", drop the characters entirely and forget about the flash? It doesn't have to be elaborate to be effective. And that way (unless CN changes their logo again) the banner wont be outdated for a long time.

I agree with DG. If a new banner is made, it might be for the best to just not depict any characters at all and simply enlarge the logo, since it doesn't look like the 2-tile logo is going to change anytime soon. With characters (unless one were to stick to characters like Scooby, Tom & Jerry and Dexter, who will always be part of the network in some way, shape or form) you're constantly in a state of having to update the banner every couple of years, and we'd just keep rehashing this discussion over and over.

[.bg]

Also, this would be a great opportunity to change the awful puke green and teal colour scheme. I've never liked it.

[Mesousa]

Yeah, I'd say Izzy because she's my favorite TDI character but I think it would be better for it to be Chris since he's the host. Drew would work or maybe Nikki from 6Teen.

And it's also not just also that Izzy's my favourite TDI character, a lot of people like her here, more loved than Chris.

I know Chris is the host, but that's like an excuse or something like that, and I feel that he's overused, while Izzy's a bit underused (a Nood has yet to be made of her, while there's a Chris Nood).

I'm not exactly recommending you to do something like that, it's just an opinion of mine.

[The Cartoon]

And it's also not just also that Izzy's my favourite TDI character, a lot of people like her here, more loved than Chris.

I know Chris is the host, but that's like an excuse or something like that, and I feel that he's overused, while Izzy's a bit underused (a Nood has yet to be made of her, while there's a Chris Nood).

I'm not exactly recommending you to do something like that, it's just an opinion of mine.
Yeah, you're probably right. Izzy deserves more recognition anyway. Here's my new list:

Chowder
Flapjack
Ben Tennyson
Drew Saturday
Ahsoka
Batman
Izzy

[Racattack!Force]

Also, this would be a great opportunity to change the awful puke green and teal colour scheme. I've never liked it.I'd prefer black and white (like the logo) myself. :sweat:

[Gonzales]

I think the color scheme is fine. Black and white would bother my eyes.

[Tash]

2. But it still has Boomerang discussion there, and thus, should be linked to from the CN Boards.
The links in the banner haven't worked for years. They used to play a short animation (Ruroni Kenshin in 5 seconds or Coach Mcgirk telling Brendon he was stupid) that was hosted at High Score's website. The owner of that site took them down a long time ago, leaving a banner that's been broken for the last 5 years. Apparently, nobody seemed to notice.

I think the new banner should have a bunch of random older Cartoon Cartoon characters instead of reflecting what's currently on the network. That way, it won't become horribly outdated next year.

[Racattack!Force]

I think the new banner should have a bunch of random older Cartoon Cartoon characters instead of reflecting what's currently on the network. That way, it won't become horribly outdated next year.I was actually thinking of a banner with Dexter, the PPGs, and others building the old logo, with it collapsing into the current one. That would take a lot of work to make though. :sweat:

[Daxdiv]

The links in the banner haven't worked for years. They used to play a short animation (Ruroni Kenshin in 5 seconds or Coach Mcgirk telling Brendon he was stupid) that was hosted at High Score's website. The owner of that site took them down a long time ago, leaving a banner that's been broken for the last 5 years. Apparently, nobody seemed to notice.

I think the new banner should have a bunch of random older Cartoon Cartoon characters instead of reflecting what's currently on the network. That way, it won't become horribly outdated next year.

Yeah that my problem with it, the banner doesn't even work, it doesn't redirect me to the forums mostly the [as] and Toonami, instead it disappears, and the Boomerang one doesn't even do anything while I click on it.

[Jack_6428]

does anybody have the old logo ? anything older than the one we have now ? maybe a 90s one ?

btw, my idea for the logo would be to include Chowder, Batman, Flapjack, Pokémon and Clone Wars...plus Cartoonstitute aswell....

[Dusty]

Just messing around (really I was!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/yyfgujygihih.png


D.

[Racattack!Force]

Just messing around (really I was!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/yyfgujygihih.png


D.That logo is good, but could become outdated by the end of the year, depending on how successful it is.

[DarthGonzo]

Why not just take the CN logo part of Dusty's image, write "forums" under it, throw it on the top of the forum and call it a day.

It doesn't have to be fancy.

[Daxdiv]

Why not just take the CN logo part of Dusty's image, write "forums" under it, throw it on the top of the forum and call it a day.

It doesn't have to be fancy.


Works for me.

[Dusty]

I'm Bored...
(yeah it looks bad, but maybe it will help give some of you better artist an idea.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/dfxcgbdfbcv.png

[TheTerror]

Just messing around (really I was!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/yyfgujygihih.png


D.


This is sweet, I think the black and white logo and a Nood represented would definatly be the way to go.

[Raditz]

Feh, anything would be acceptable at this point

That thing is unbelievably outdated

Every single show on there (except for Mucha Lucha) doesn't even air on CN anymore

[Red]

We had some plans for the forum set up for the future, but one of our designers backed out. The other is busy right now, and has other priorities on his list before this, but it will be done. Stuff will be coming soon guys, I promise.

[Racattack!Force]

Every single show on there (except for Mucha Lucha) doesn't even air on CN anymoreDidn't Mucha Lucha just get booted off? :sweat:

[TheTerror]

Didn't Mucha Lucha just get booted off? :sweat:

I thought i saw Mucha Lucha as recently as Friday, but I may be wrong.

[chdr]

Mucha Lucha still airs every weekday.

[Mesousa]

Mucha Lucha still airs every weekday.

Yeah, but still, it's old.

[Blackstar]

Yeah, but still, it (Mucha Lucha) is old.

Which is why I say that Toon Zone should avoid characters from acquisitions and just stick with iconic characters who will be forever associated with CN, like Scooby Doo, Fred Flintstone, Tom and/or Jerry, Dexter or any of the Powerpuff Girls. Either that or just display the CN logo and not include any characters at all, as was suggested by DarthGonzo.

[The Cartoon]

Just messing around (really I was!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/yyfgujygihih.png


D.
That's really good. It wouldn't be outdated and it fits in perfectly with Cartoon Network and the color scheme.

[DarthGonzo]

That's really good. It wouldn't be outdated and it fits in perfectly with Cartoon Network and the color scheme.

Well you don't need it to say "Toon Zone's" cause I don't think you need to be reminded where you are if you're already here. And I'd lose the Nood and just slide the word "forum" under the CN logo. That way it looks great, there's no clutter and unless CN decides to change their logo again (which I doiubt they will for a while) the banner doesn't need to be updated.

Sometimes less is more.

[Tash]

Which is why I say that Toon Zone should avoid characters from acquisitions and just stick with iconic characters who will be forever associated with CN, like Scooby Doo, Fred Flintstone, Tom and/or Jerry, Dexter or any of the Powerpuff Girls. Either that or just display the CN logo and not include any characters at all, as was suggested by DarthGonzo.
Most of those shows belong in the Boomerang forum, though.

[Blackstar]

Originally Posted by Yours Truly http://forums.toonzone.net/images/buttons/buttons_TZ6/viewpost.gif (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?p=3158745#post3158745)
Which is why I say that Toon Zone should avoid characters from acquisitions and just stick with iconic characters who will be forever associated with CN, like Scooby Doo, Fred Flintstone, Tom and/or Jerry, Dexter or any of the Powerpuff Girls. Either that or just display the CN logo and not include any characters at all, as was suggested by DarthGonzo.

Most of those shows belong in the Boomerang forum, though.

Boomerang is just an offshoot of Cartoon Network. The characters that I mentioned are immortal and will always be associated with CN, even if their shows don't air on CN anymore. If Toon Zone used a bunch if current CN characters, the banner would become dated as soon as their respective shows end.

Also, there is no Boomerang forum anymore. It's since been re-christened as the Retro forum.

[Mesousa]

Just messing around (really I was!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/yyfgujygihih.png


D.

Hm, not a bad idea, and the other characters that The Cartoon mentioned on the third page would be Noodified.

[Daxdiv]

I say don't use the Noods at all, for all we know they could be gone by next fall. I know this forum loves those little bumpers, but if anything I am willing to have the logo like DG said, and to spice it up, have characters from various CN productions like Blackstar stated, maybe from the past and present, like the PPG, Johnny Bravo, KND, Dexter, Chowder, Flapjack, and avoid license characters since who knows how long CN has Johnny Test and Total Drama series under their belts. If a Nood has to be there, I just say make it a generic one, not the characters being Noodified.

[DarthGonzo]

I still say keep the characters out of it. And I don't know why everyone is rooting for images of Dexter or the Powerpuff Girls. yeah, they used to air on CN but they don't anymore. Seems pointless to put them on the logo.

Again, simple and clean like the Retro Forums logo is the way to go. Please, no Noods.

[Daxdiv]

I guess it because the Disney forum has pictures of Mickey, Goliath, Rufus, Stitch, Dory and Marlin, Tigger, and Ariel. While the Adult Swim has One of the Moonintites, Toonami has Tom, and even the WBC has the Silver Age characters. Well that was my reason in all honesty.

[chdr]

I still say keep the characters out of it. And I don't know why everyone is rooting for images of Dexter or the Powerpuff Girls. yeah, they used to air on CN but they don't anymore. Seems pointless to put them on the logo.

Again, simple and clean like the Retro Forums logo is the way to go. Please, no Noods.Agreed. Personally, I would just take the CN Forums logo from the current banner, and just use the logo alone as an image.

EDIT: There, done.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp293/chdr/cnf.jpg

[Racattack!Force]

Agreed. Personally, I would just take the CN Forums logo from the current banner, and just use the logo alone as an image.

EDIT: There, done.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp293/chdr/cnf.jpgI still prefer Dusty's Nood-free logo. :sweat:

[chdr]

I personally think it's too big and bright.

[.bg]

My entry into the mix:

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.png

[RockmanDash]

Using noods is a terrible idea. Trust me in a year the noods will most likely be gone, maybe even sooner.

I don't see why we can't just keep the one we have. It actually gives me a smile to see a little classic on top.

[J!!!]

A scaled down version of .bg's would be nice:)

[chdr]

My entry into the mix:

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.pngI would love to see that, if it weren't for the awfully inaccurate CN logo.

[.bg]

Eh, it's not perfect but it's a good imitation.

Plus, the one I used was the largest one on Google Images, so it was the one that would scale down the best.

[DarthGonzo]

My entry into the mix:

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.png

Cut, print, we have a winner.

How about this, folks...we close this thread, use this logo for the CN forum and call it a day. It looks great, stands out and will never need to be updated.

Whataya think?

[Gonzales]

Cut, print, we have a winner.

How about this, folks...we close this thread, use this logo for the CN forum and call it a day. It looks great, stands out and will never need to be updated.

Whataya think?
I'm all for it.

[.bg]

Thanks guys.

[The Huntsman]

I still say keep the characters out of it. And I don't know why everyone is rooting for images of Dexter or the Powerpuff Girls. yeah, they used to air on CN but they don't anymore. Seems pointless to put them on the logo.Well, Dexter and The Powerpuff Girls are the closest thing Cartoon Network has to an iconic character, especially with FusionFall having been created; people should be able to see those characters in a decade or two and instantly associate them with Cartoon Network. I’m not involved in the banner process, but if characters are used, I think it would make sense to use such characters. I don’t think characters from acquisitions, such as “Johnny Test” or “Total Drama Island”, belong on a Cartoon Network banner.

[Dusty]

Nobody has to us these, I am just throwing ideas out there, (and .bg, hope you don't mind, I kinda used your idea...)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/dsfssdfsfs.png

[Mesousa]

I don’t think characters from acquisitions, such as “Johnny Test” or “Total Drama Island”, belong on a Cartoon Network banner.

But...TDI helped CN in 2008. BIG TIME.

It's also one of CN's flagship shows.

That's just a stab in the back if it gets ignored like that. :sad:

[TheTerror]

Nobody has to us these, I am just throwing ideas out there, (and .bg, hope you don't mind, I kinda used your idea...)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/dsfssdfsfs.png

Too basic for my taste, the characters bring life to the banner and should be represented, this would be a good banner if this was not a TZ board.

[Terra Branford]

But...TDI helped CN in 2008. BIG TIME.

It's also one of CN's flagship shows.

That's just a stab in the back if it gets ignored like that. :sad:

Yes but once it leaves CN forever, the banner will have a show that isn't on anymore.

[Mesousa]

Yes but once it leaves CN forever, the banner will have a show that isn't on anymore.

Well, Total Drama Action will come in the summer.

[chdr]

The banner should just have the logo, because adding things like Noods and characters will just make the banner outdated in a year or two.

[DarthGonzo]

The banner should just have the logo, because adding things like Noods and characters will just make the banner outdated in a year or two.

Again, even if this wasn't partly my idea I'd still agree 100% with this. Take it from a four year art major. ;)

The new banner doesn't have to be showy with tons of characters on it. If we're on the CN board we already know which characters are CN characters. We don't need them plastered all over the forum banner.

The way CN operates these days anything specific that goes on the banner will end up making it look outdated in a couple of years. A simple banner looks nice and is low maintenance.

[.bg]

Frankly, Dusty, that isn't very good. It doesn't look like you spent a lot of time on it, as it looks like you just slapped the word "Forums" under the CN logo and decided to be done with it. That's a shame, because your previous Nood-based one showed that you know your way around graphics software.

[Jtaylor1]

I have one. The new CN Forum banner will be Ben, Owen, Chowder, Flapjack, Batman, Yoda, and Johnny Test.

[Dusty]

Frankly, Dusty, that isn't very good. It doesn't look like you spent a lot of time on it, as it looks like you just slapped the word "Forums" under the CN logo and decided to be done with it. That's a shame, because your previous Nood-based one showed that you know your way around graphics software.
Sorry, I did slap this one together quikly because people said my others weren't very good,


D.

[FlapjackFan125]

I worked hard on this so, I might as well show you my banner:

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/FlapjackFan125/CartoonNetworkToonZone.png

I decided a nice group picture of some of Cartoon Network's most significant characters should be depicted in the banner. Ranging from old and new characters, probably most of them should be easily recognizable. I know, it's pretty big but, there's always resizing. :p

Yes, I know My Gym Partner's a Monkey probably isn't a fan-favorite here (and it isn't one of mine), but Jake is an easily recognizable face in the Cartoon Network world.

:D

[Dusty]

Dude, that is really really good, nice job! :)

D.

[FlapjackFan125]

Dude, that is really really good, nice job! :)

D.

Thanks! I just tried to fit as much characters I can into one banner.

[Dusty]

Even though these will never be used, this is still fun, (gives me something to do,) this one isn't finished, I just thought I would post my progress on it,
and hopefully get some input from you guys, tell me what you think...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/68688658685344523.png

(again this is a very rough draft.)

[FlapjackFan125]

Even though these will never be used, this is still fun, (gives me something to do,) this one isn't finished, I just thought I would post my progress on it,
and hopefully get some input from you guys, tell me what you think...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/68688658685344523.png

(again this is a very rough draft.)

I love the shadows you used in this banner. And anyways, somehow this thread has became "show off you custom banner" thread. Weird. :D

[Dusty]

Thanks, here is the actual size (photobucket shrunk the other one,)


https://we38bg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pxIXgEUirZByRLU4-bSqCHvBPN32mqyJVqlfotYEdlocPNe1QuuCjcprDDv6LjNGNS6LVpkxHaVxO7LnooM9_AA/zzzzzzzzre4t543t.PNG

[TheTerror]

I worked hard on this so, I might as well show you my banner:

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/FlapjackFan125/CartoonNetworkToonZone.png

I decided a nice group picture of some of Cartoon Network's most significant characters should be depicted in the banner. Ranging from old and new characters, probably most of them should be easily recognizable. I know, it's pretty big but, there's always resizing. :p

Yes, I know My Gym Partner's a Monkey probably isn't a fan-favorite here (and it isn't one of mine), but Jake is an easily recognizable face in the Cartoon Network world.

:D

Now this one is quite good, I like!!!

[Silverstar]

I worked hard on this so, I might as well show you my banner:

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/FlapjackFan125/CartoonNetworkToonZone.png

I decided a nice group picture of some of Cartoon Network's most significant characters should be depicted in the banner. Ranging from old and new characters, probably most of them should be easily recognizable. I know, it's pretty big but, there's always resizing. :p

Yes, I know My Gym Partner's a Monkey probably isn't a fan-favorite here (and it isn't one of mine), but Jake is an easily recognizable face in the Cartoon Network world.

:D

It's nice, but it's much too busy. That many characters is a distraction. (To name just one example, you don't need to have both versions of Ben Tennyson; just one will do fine.) The Nicktoons forum banner only has 4 characters on it.

I say keep it short and simple. Either use just the logo and no characters at all, or just a small number of characters, no more than 3, 4 or at a stretch 5.

[Blackstar]

I have one. The new CN Forum banner will be Ben, Owen, Chowder, Flapjack, Batman, Yoda, and Johnny Test.


No, no and once again no. There should be no characters that were acquired from sources outside of CN studios. No Star Wars, Johnny Test or Total Drama Island characters. When these shows leave CN, the banner will become dated and we're right back where we started. We also should avoid characters from shows that are hot right now, such as Flapjack and Chowder, for the same reason. If any of those shows ends, then the banner will once again become dated.

Again I say, if the banner is going to have any characters at all, it should be the iconic ones who will always be associated with Cartoon Network such as Dexter, the Powerpuff Girls or Johnny Bravo.

[TheTerror]

Even though these will never be used, this is still fun, (gives me something to do,) this one isn't finished, I just thought I would post my progress on it,
and hopefully get some input from you guys, tell me what you think...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/68688658685344523.png

(again this is a very rough draft.)

This one is cool but it lacks heavy hitters like Ben 10 and TSS.

[chdr]

^ Really, those are way too big and unnecessary. I do not wish to have to scroll down a little bit more just to see a giant megabanner. Banners should be short, sweet, and to the point. The logo is all you need, and that way, we don't have to make a new thread every year, complaining about how the banner is outdated.

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp293/chdr/cnf.jpg

^ (hint hint. all you have to do is center it and you wouldn't even have to change the color scheme.)

[Tash]

For those who don't know, the boards are using styles from three different generations of board layouts. This board, the Nicktoons board, and the Toonami board, for example, are still using the '05 "regular banner" layout. The Disney and DC boards are using the "big banner" layout that was used until late last year.

All of the boards updated recently use a "tiny banner" format, like the Anime forum and cafe. The problem is that when Toon Zone revamps, it doesn't update every board for some reason.

[bigddan11]

No, no and once again no. There should be no characters that were acquired from sources outside of CN studios. No Star Wars, Johnny Test or Total Drama Island characters. When these shows leave CN, the banner will become dated and we're right back where we started. We also should avoid characters from shows that are hot right now, such as Flapjack and Chowder, for the same reason. If any of those shows ends, then the banner will once again become dated.

Again I say, if the banner is going to have any characters at all, it should be the iconic ones who will always be associated with Cartoon Network such as Dexter, the Powerpuff Girls or Johnny Bravo.
The problem with your statement here is it shows complete ignorance. No matter what character you use, they will always become outdated. For example, characters that are like the Powerpuff Girls and Dexter may have been created by CN Studios, but kids today don't associate them with CN because they aren't aired on CN. They associate them with Boomerang. Heck, if you were to ask me about CN when I was a kid and teen, it was for shows like GI Joe, Thundercats, Scooby Doo (which still airs), Tom & Jerry (which occassionally still airs), and Looney Tunes.

Flapjack and Chowder are both being done by CN Studios, so they would have the right to be on there as much as PPG or Dexter. It would also provide an image that modern kids relate to. Frankly you should have at least one show from every block represented, which means one of those two, 6Teen, or Total Drama would need to be posted representing Har Har Tharsdays. Some would argue Foster's here, but with it ending this year, then it would be outdated and cause more arguments.

As for the no acquisition part, lets look at the facts. Star Wars: The Clone Wars plans on having more than 100 episodes. 4 seasons of 26 episodes is 104 episodes, but I believe Lucas said he has 150+ planned. If CN picks up all those seasons, which is most likely going to be the case, that puts it on the network for another 3 to 4 years. Furthermore, CN Studios did help produce the original Star Wars: Clone Wars shorts and own half the rights along with Lucasfilm, so they would have every right to be on the banner. It would also provide a strong, dominant figure that could represent You Are Here, even if the block changes names.

Speaking of representing every block, there is what is currently the Thumb Wrestling Federation block, previously Dynamite Action Squad, and it could have any show from You Are Here used to represent it since they all air Saturday morning as well, but since the original Ben 10 premiered most of the episodes on Saturday, then I would use Ben or Gwen from Alien Force here.

Back to acquisitions. Total Drama already has a third season ordered (Total Drama Musical), which means it will be on the network for a minimum of two more years and would provide a current face kids recognize. As for the argument that they won't be iconic, they would be to a degree considering that CN is the only place in America to catch Total Drama. Your argument for Johnny Test can be classified as legit, but only because it aired on Kids' WB! first and has no new episodes planned.

My point is you can't rule out anything that airs on the network just because you think it will make it outdated. Yes, the current banner is outdated, but unless there is a generic banner, a banner will always become outdated and need to be updated, which is why you should allow acquisitions that are popular to be on a banner with plans on replacing it every two to three years with newer, updated characters.

[Racattack!Force]

I like Flapjackfan's, but it looks way too busy. I personally think that, with all these entries, that we should just vote on something.

[Terra Branford]

Well, Total Drama Action will come in the summer.

But, as other people have already mentioned, that's going to end as well at some point.

[Daxdiv]

One nitpicky thing I have with the logo is that it has to have the word Cartoon in it, since this forum is called the Cartoon Network CARTOON Forum, after all with CN getting some new Live Action shows soon, it should be differentiated so people don't get the idea to post the talkback for shows like that in this board.

[DarthGonzo]

Meh, I think calling it "The Cartoon Network Cartoon Forum" in the first place was ridiculous, but what do I know.

I still think a simple logo with no characters is the smartest way to go. Less is more.

[chdr]

Meh, I think calling it "The Cartoon Network Cartoon Forum" in the first place was ridiculous, but what do I know.
^ Agreed. The title makes it sound as if they air live-action, all the time.

[Daxdiv]

^ Agreed. The title makes it sound as if they air live-action, all the time.

Well if those Live Action shows get green-lit like everyone feared at first, then it should be there. I mean I'd feel awkward talking about a Live Action Premiere here in this particular forum, and some people might want to post the first talkback for the live show so they post it here.

[Blackstar]

The problem with your statement here is it shows complete ignorance. No matter what character you use, they will always become outdated. For example, characters that are like the Powerpuff Girls and Dexter may have been created by CN Studios, but kids today don't associate them with CN because they aren't aired on CN. They associate them with Boomerang. Heck, if you were to ask me about CN when I was a kid and teen, it was for shows like GI Joe, Thundercats, Scooby Doo (which still airs), Tom & Jerry (which occassionally still airs), and Looney Tunes.

Flapjack and Chowder are both being done by CN Studios, so they would have the right to be on there as much as PPG or Dexter. It would also provide an image that modern kids relate to. Frankly you should have at least one show from every block represented, which means one of those two, 6Teen, or Total Drama would need to be posted representing Har Har Tharsdays. Some would argue Foster's here, but with it ending this year, then it would be outdated and cause more arguments.

As for the no acquisition part, lets look at the facts. Star Wars: The Clone Wars plans on having more than 100 episodes. 4 seasons of 26 episodes is 104 episodes, but I believe Lucas said he has 150+ planned. If CN picks up all those seasons, which is most likely going to be the case, that puts it on the network for another 3 to 4 years. Furthermore, CN Studios did help produce the original Star Wars: Clone Wars shorts and own half the rights along with Lucasfilm, so they would have every right to be on the banner. It would also provide a strong, dominant figure that could represent You Are Here, even if the block changes names.

Speaking of representing every block, there is what is currently the Thumb Wrestling Federation block, previously Dynamite Action Squad, and it could have any show from You Are Here used to represent it since they all air Saturday morning as well, but since the original Ben 10 premiered most of the episodes on Saturday, then I would use Ben or Gwen from Alien Force here.

Back to acquisitions. Total Drama already has a third season ordered (Total Drama Musical), which means it will be on the network for a minimum of two more years and would provide a current face kids recognize. As for the argument that they won't be iconic, they would be to a degree considering that CN is the only place in America to catch Total Drama. Your argument for Johnny Test can be classified as legit, but only because it aired on Kids' WB! first and has no new episodes planned.

My point is you can't rule out anything that airs on the network just because you think it will make it outdated. Yes, the current banner is outdated, but unless there is a generic banner, a banner will always become outdated and need to be updated, which is why you should allow acquisitions that are popular to be on a banner with plans on replacing it every two to three years with newer, updated characters.

"Ignorance", eh? Well that's not a very nice thing to say, and I find it sad how some people don't know how to disagree with an opinion that differs from their own without being insulting and rude, but for the sake of keeping the peace here I'm just going to ignore that and move on.

That said, perhaps Toon Zone doesn't want to update it's Cartoon Network banner every 2 or 3 years. That's really their call to make, not ours. But if we're going to allow characters from outside acquisitions to be used on the banners without the fear of it becoming dated, then I see nothing wrong with showcasing characters that put CN on the map in the 1st place. If TZ doesn't want it's CN banner to become dated, then a generic banner with just the logo and no characters on it all is the way to go.

[bigddan11]

"Ignorance", eh? Well that's not a very nice thing to say, and I find it sad how some people don't know how to disagree with an opinion that differs from their own without being insulting and rude, but for the sake of keeping the peace here I'm just going to ignore that and move on.

That said, perhaps Toon Zone doesn't want to update it's Cartoon Network banner every 2 or 3 years. That's really their call to make, not ours. But if we're going to allow characters from outside acquisitions to be used on the banners without the fear of it becoming dated, then I see nothing wrong with showcasing characters that put CN on the map in the 1st place. If TZ doesn't want it's CN banner to become dated, then a generic banner with just the logo and no characters on it all is the way to go.
You can consider it to be insulting or rude, but they way you were speaking to others was actually more rude, basically saying no constantly without justifying to others why you felt their ideas wouldn't work, in my opinion. The word ignorance means you possess a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness. In this case I felt you were being ignorant, or lacking awareness, in that no matter what was put up, there would always be people that called it outdated. I then proceeded to explain why I felt that way and listed the best possible solution of replacing the banner every two to three years if people wished for toons to be used. I also proceeded to explain why acquisitions would be perfectly acceptable in circumstances where you said they wouldn't. I do fully agree that using the generic logo is actually the best way to go to make it where it won't be outdated, at least until they change the logo again. It was never meant as an insult. It was meant as a straight out opinion which I have fully explained.

[Blackstar]

The "No, no" thing was a joke, dude. It wasn't meant as an insult or a personal attack, you merely interpreted it as such. Relax. And FTR, I did explain why I felt that the previous suggestion wouldn't be a good idea. You must have been too busy "defending" the other poster that you apparently missed that. I didn't use a smiley for that because I didn't think that it was necessary to. You gave your 2 cents on the matter and I gave mine. That's all. It. And we're done.

You made some good points, but I still see no reason why characters like the PPGs or Johnny Bravo can't or shouldn't be used if non-CN studios created characters such as Johnny Test or anyone from TDI can. Chowder, Ben 10 and Flapjack are shows who are hot right now, but they're at least "in house" studio productions.

Wht you said to me was not meant as an insult, and neither was what I said to the previous poster. But I have no intentions of coming to blows over this, especially when I'm just stating my personal opinion, like everyone else here.

[bigddan11]

The "No, no" thing was a joke, dude. Relax. And FTR, I did explain why I felt that the previous suggestion wouldn't be a good idea. You must have missed that. I didn't use a smiley for that because I didn't think that it was necessary to. You gave your 2 cents on the matter and I gave mine. That's all. It. And we're done.

You made some good points, but I still see no reason why characters like the PPGs or Johnny Bravo can't or shouldn't be used if non-CN studios created characters such as Johnny Test or anyone from TDI can. Chowder, Ben 10 and Flapjack are shows who are hot right now, but they're at least "in house" studio productions.

But I have no intentions of coming to blows over this, especially when I'm just stating my personal opinion, like everyone else here.
Ben 10 isn't exactly what I would call "hot right now." The original series has 52 episodes, and Alien Force already has 39 ordered, bringing it to a total of 91 episodes, which is almost more than any other CN Original. That's why it's almost a must if you put characters on the banner. I also never said it's not okay to use PPG, Dexter, or other classics. I merely said there would always be people that consider them outdated because they air on Boomerang. I agreed with you on Johnny Test, which was a Warner Brothers produced series during the first season and originally aired on Kids' WB! I said someone from Total Drama would work because it has a third season is currently in the works and will be on for at least another year. It also gives a show kids from today can relate to, and the only place to catch it in the US is on CN. I trust the new banner will work when it is finished. I was merely trying to show why things would work that you said wouldn't.

[Silverstar]

Well everybody's going to have some nitpick about the character choices, no matter which ones were/are chosen. Which is why it might be in TZ's best interest to simply not include any characters at all in the banner. Just blow up the logo and keep it simple. No fuss, no muss.

[FlapjackFan125]

Yeah, I know a short and simple Cartoon Network logo and the word "FORUM" wouldn't hurt, so I tried my best to do that. I couldn't help myself so I threw in a Nood there. :D

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/FlapjackFan125/NoodBannerPNG.png

Alos, it's Nood-themed. I know, it'll get outdated in a while, but this is just for now.

[Blackstar]

As was previously stated, any character that's placed on the banner runs the risk of becoming dated in a couple of years. That banner works just as well as any other really. It's nice, honestly.

[DarthGonzo]

As was previously stated, any character that's placed on the banner runs the risk of becoming dated in a couple of years.

So will Noods, and probably even faster than the characters will.

[Mesousa]

You know what? Forget the characters and the Noods being used in the possible new banner.

If some current shows will be gone, and people will think it'll be outdated, they would call us slow.

It's not worth it anymore. (sigh) :sad:

[J!!!]

I think if we use current characters this cycle would happen every few years until the end of time.

[.bg]

No characters, please! Everybody will whine about it again in a few years when the characters get outdated.

I readily admit that mine is a bit big, but all we need is for someone to scale it down a bit, and then bang - there's your banner. I purposely didn't include characters so it wouldn't get outdated.

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.png

[Racattack!Force]

No characters, please! Everybody will whine about it again in a few years when the characters get outdated.

I readily admit that mine is a bit big, but all we need is for someone to scale it down a bit, and then bang - there's your banner. I purposely didn't include characters so it wouldn't get outdated.

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.pngWe've got a winner. :yawn:

[Zekehawk]

No characters, please! Everybody will whine about it again in a few years when the characters get outdated.

I readily admit that mine is a bit big, but all we need is for someone to scale it down a bit, and then bang - there's your banner. I purposely didn't include characters so it wouldn't get outdated.

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.png

That looks really nice. :D

[Terra Branford]

No characters, please! Everybody will whine about it again in a few years when the characters get outdated.

I readily admit that mine is a bit big, but all we need is for someone to scale it down a bit, and then bang - there's your banner. I purposely didn't include characters so it wouldn't get outdated.

http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/3/2/16/f_cnforumsm_d92f3f2.png

I like this one a lot. It's simple and nothing else.

[TheTerror]

Yeah, I know a short and simple Cartoon Network logo and the word "FORUM" wouldn't hurt, so I tried my best to do that. I couldn't help myself so I threw in a Nood there. :D

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww293/FlapjackFan125/NoodBannerPNG.png

Alos, it's Nood-themed. I know, it'll get outdated in a while, but this is just for now.

This one gets my vote!!! You got to have a Nood themed one and have a back up ready to go when the Nood's die out.

[Jeff Harris]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png

[Dusty]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png

Now that one is good, nice job!
first I know nobody wants any characters in the logo, but I think it would be good either way, but here is my latest attempt:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/CDTL1.png


personally (I'm am not satisfied with it, but whatever,)


D.

[Blackstar]

Now that one is good, nice job!
first I know nobody wants any characters in the logo, but I think it would be good either way, but here is my latest attempt:
https://we38bg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ponb4K3YXmJIs_YqfResAGXD0IFrRRHIt97Na2D7knFaQnGRMVm9-6tYsmMf7mj0DERIjrhKySIE9aGU8NeU9Bg/CDTL1.PNG


personally (I'm am not satisfied with it, but whatever,)


D.

I wouldn't mind having some characters on the CN banner. Problem is that there's always a debate over exactly which characters should be used. The last time I stated my opinion on the subject, I got my head bitten off, so I'm not going to make anymore suggestions.

[TheTerror]

Whats so wrong with having a banner with the Nood's in it to represent CN's current theme and then having a more simple banner ready to come off the bench when the Nood's are gone? Then while the more simple banner is up someone can work on banner to capture the current taste of CN all while keeping the simple banner for when this theme goes defunct. it's like having bench players when your stars get tired.

[.bg]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png
Good start, but maybe you could ditch the word "cartoon" in the subtitle? The stroke is a bit weird on the C and the S, too.

I can make an updated version of mine if you'd like.

[J!!!]

Good start, but maybe you could ditch the word "cartoon" in the subtitle? The stroke is a bit weird on the C and the S, too.

I can make an updated version of mine if you'd like.
Not when we get those live action shows we can't:sweat:

[.bg]

Updated version:

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/2/18/f_cnforums2m_2ac2acb.png

[chdr]

^ Much better.

[J!!!]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png
This is my favorite one I vote for this one:anime:

[Raidon Makoto]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png
Jeff's has my vote so far, but I'll be throwing something into the ring later this week. :P

[.bg]

I assume it'll have TOM, Sara, and the Clydes all over it. ;)

[Raidon Makoto]

I assume it'll have TOM, Sara, and the Clydes all over it. ;)
No, it won't. It won't have any characters, actually. I don't think there should be characters on it, so the same thing doesn't happen again in a couple of years.

[chdr]

Out of curiosity, what is the CN font?

[Raidon Makoto]

Out of curiosity, what is the CN font?
Eagle Bold. (http://www.identifont.com/show?40J)

I probably need to look into a free substitute. XD

[Jave]

The board is oficially named "Cartoon Network Cartoons Board", and the new design will most likely show that.

For the record, it's a reference to the original Cartoon Cartoons. The redundancy is intentional.

[chdr]

The board is oficially named "Cartoon Network Cartoons Board", and the new design will most likely show that.

For the record, it's a reference to the original Cartoon Cartoons. The redundancy is intentional.Ah, I assumed it was because only CN's animated programming is allowed to be discussed in detail on the board.

[D Dubbs]

Ah, I assumed it was because only CN's animated programming is allowed to be discussed in detail on the board.

Well, yeah, that's the main reason it was renamed last year.

[TheTerror]

The board is oficially named "Cartoon Network Cartoons Board", and the new design will most likely show that.

For the record, it's a reference to the original Cartoon Cartoons. The redundancy is intentional.


I always wondered why that was. "Cartoon Network Cartoon Forums" does sound redundant, but I figured it was to avoid Boomarang and Adult Swim discussion, but now I know why.

[Red]

It was just a big deal when "Out of Jimmy's Head" became a big deal and The Flicks began showing some live-action stuff. CN was slowly changing it's direction. While it all has died down, the general idea is still to make sure people know that stuff like that would go in the Entertainment Board.

Thanks to all the banners. I'm loving them all. Odds are we probably won't be able to use any of them, but I am thinking about doing a contest now for this...maybe for a little prize? Try and make your guys effort somewhat worth it. Nothing official yet though.

[Tash]

Simple and clean. And actually using the font:

http://www.thexbridge.com/cnforumsbyjh.png
I think that this could work if it were shrunk down to a tiny size, like the banners on the other boards that were revamped recently.

[.bg]

Maybe the prize could be induction into the Friends of Toon Zone. Just a thought.

[Nexonius]

I don't have the animation tools to do it anymore, but it goes like this:


The old CN logo falls and crashes into the new CN logo and the word forums slides out from the right of the "N" in the CN logo. Then, Dexter pops up right by the logo, along with Dee Dee, Johnny Bravo, Ed, Edd n' Eddy, Cow, Chicken, Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup.

[Jave]

Maybe the prize could be induction into the Friends of Toon Zone. Just a thought.That's entirely up to Harley. None of us is allowed to give out such a prize.

[TheTerror]

That's entirely up to Harley. None of us is allowed to give out such a prize.

LoL, yay a picture of a cat next to your name, awesome!! j/k, but seriously that would be a kind of cool prize to hand out. I like most of the CN logo's I have seen by the fans, and I don't know why Red would not want to use them?

[.bg]

That's entirely up to Harley. None of us is allowed to give out such a prize.
True, but surely the mod team could ask her to do so.

[Jave]

True, but surely the mod team could ask her to do so.I could, but I don't want that to be the prize, to be honest. After all, the FOTZ group was created for people who have made big contributions to the site and have been long-time members.

If someone who simply registered here to win a contest, becoming part of FOTZ wouldn't be too fair, now would it?

It's not a prize, it's a recognition.

[TheTerror]

I could, but I don't want that to be the prize, to be honest. After all, the FOTZ group was created for people who have made big contributions to the site and have been long-time members.

If someone who simply registered here to win a contest, becoming part of FOTZ wouldn't be too fair, now would it?

It's not a prize, it's a recognition.

I read you can become a member by just sending $30 to Harley via PayPal, it was in the FAQ part of the site. Now, by doing that I would be a FOTZ member?

[.bg]

If someone who simply registered here to win a contest, becoming part of FOTZ wouldn't be too fair, now would it?

True, but...

a. You could only open the contest to people who have been active members for 2+ years.
b. A big prize would encourage people to work harder to make really good entries.

[Jave]

I read you can become a member by just sending $30 to Harley via PayPal, it was in the FAQ part of the site. Now, by doing that I would be a FOTZ member?Yup. I'm sure she'll appreciate such a donation.


True, but...
a. You could only open the contest to people who have been active members for 2+ years.
b. A big prize would encourage people to work harder to make really good entries.
See, now THAT would be unfair. Contests shouldn't be restricted to such a degree. Maybe so that only people that are already registered at the time of the announcement can enter seems reasonable, but two years? That's kinda overboard.

The prize is really up to Red. The contest was his idea, and whatever prize he has in mind it's up to him. Last year I hosted a Smash Bros Brawl tournament and the winner got a NES VC game from me. Maybe the prize could be something of that nature, just related to CN (although I'm not sure what could that be, exactly).

[TheTerror]

True, but...
a. You could only open the contest to people who have been active members for 2+ years.


b. A big prize would encourage people to work harder to make really good entries.


Good point. It looks as if the entries have been good, some really good, but imagin how hard someone would work if that prize was on the line. Plus if it was for elder members only and they submitted something awesome then that would be "A big contribution" to the forums and they would deserve it.

[Jave]

Good point. It looks as if the entries have been good, some really good, but imagin how hard someone would work if that prize was on the line. Plus if it was for elder members only and they submitted something awesome then that would be "A big contribution" to the forums and they would deserve it.Guys, stop suggesting only elder members are allowed to participate. It's not happening.

Heck, we don't even know if there is a contest yet.

[Comics_the_QB]

Why should it be a contest? Why not just make a bunch of banners and just pick one? :shrug:

[CartoonNothing]

Hey, TZ already set up a new banner for those who haven't looked:

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8451/banncn01c.png

[Zane.TEAMGarry]

Love it fits into the Cn.com look

[Mesousa]

Depending on the next Ben 10 season, the one with Ben could change.

[Spaceman]

Whoa, finally. This was so overdue.

[CookieS]

Yes, this is the awesome work of Atoon. We'll probably be adding more characters in the banner soon, so keep your eye open.

[chdr]

Seems a bit big, but otherwise nice and long overdue.

[ToonFaithful]

That is a nice banner!

[Rho]

Hm, nice. It was definitely time for a new one.

Maybe have a second one that would alternate with this one? Like Pikachu, Jude, Yoda, and Johnny Test, for example?

[ToonFaithful]

Maybe we can have the image boxes the flip like the old banner.

[The Cartoon]

Hey, TZ already set up a new banner for those who haven't looked:

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8451/banncn01c.png
Not bad I guess. It's not quite as colorful as the old one and I might've liked to see more characters. But it is more current and they are good choices of characters.

[M.D]

Meh, I don't really like the red banner that surrounds it. And I wish there were more characters up there.

Oh well, it'll grow on me.

[CartoonNothing]

You know, I like how the design of it looks like the current CN.com redesign and CN Real bumpers. Though, I wouldn't like the banner to match the style of the "Let's Go!" bumps

[Andrew T. Hingson]

As others have said... this is WAAAAAY overdue. So it's nice to see it finally changed.

Simple but it looks good and fits the current CN quite well. Having more characters would be nice. Maybe get some yellow in there since there's a lot in the board design.

[Bigchill]

I think the TDI character should be replaced with something else, but other than that it looks awesome:D

[veemonjosh]

The sad thing is that the previous banner had been around before I even signed up (and that was four and a half years ago), so saying this was way past overdue is an understatement... :sweat:

I like it, but I agree that seeing a second and perhaps even third banner rotating with this would be a good idea as well. I'd definitely like to see Zak, Rex, and some character from Clone Wars represented (perhaps even throw in a banner of just retro Cartoon Cartoons as well?). This current set-up is definitely a lot more interchangeable than the previous one was.

[Master Toon]

It looks great. It looks like it could've been swiped straight from the official website. I still wish we didn't have to refer to it as the Cartoon Network Cartoon Forum though. :(

[Dr.Pepper]

Nice, but it is kind of big

[Spaceman]

If there's going to be more banners, I'd personally like to see a banner consisting of female characters... Mandy, Frankie, Drew Saturday, and maybe even Princess Bubblegum or Marceline from AT?

[Daxdiv]

I say it was overdue, especially considering the old banner technically had a Nicktoon on it, aka Leonardo of the TMNT. Do like how they are CN golden boy's with Chris from Total Drama Series, Ben from Ben 10 Series, Finn from Adventure Time, and Flapjack from Flapjack. Though I do wish the banner itself was a different color, maybe either blue or green, since red is only on the bar that has User CP in it on this board.

[Taco Wiz]

*smiles*
I hate it.





[Dead webtoon reference. GUESS WHICH ONE, KIDDIES!]

[AnimationX]

I like it, it's simple yet effective and showcases some of the networks biggest stars.

Good job to whomever made it.

[veemonjosh]

Though I do wish the banner itself was a different color, maybe either blue or green, since red is only on the bar that has User CP in it on this board.

Yeah, a calmer color would make me like this banner even more.

Really, the sudden blast of red startled me when I first saw it. :sweat:

[ToonFaithful]

I say it was overdue, especially considering the old banner technically had a Nicktoon on it, aka Leonardo of the TMNT. Do like how they are CN golden boy's with Chris from Total Drama Series, Ben from Ben 10 Series, Finn from Adventure Time, and Flapjack from Flapjack. Though I do wish the banner itself was a different color, maybe either blue or green, since red is only on the bar that has User CP in it on this board.
And then maybe we can have CN golden girls. Panini, Gwen, etc.

[Blackstar]

I guess the forum was long overdue for a change, and while I do indeed like the new banner, I wish that it didn't just have Chris McClean, Teen Ben, Finn and Flapjack featured on it. At least 1 female character would have been nice, but overall, not a bad job.

[Rho]

I could possibly make an edit of it for a secondary version featuring female characters, even if it wouldn't be used.

[ToonFaithful]

I could possibly make an edit of it for a secondary version featuring female characters, even if it wouldn't be used.
For the female characters how about Princess Bubblegum, Asoka, Gwen(Ben 10), Panini, Gwen(TDI), and the list can go on and on.

[CartoonNothing]

I could possibly make an edit of it for a secondary version featuring female characters, even if it wouldn't be used.

I'd like to see it!! :D:D:D

[Jave]

We're working on variations of the banner. If we need extra help we'll let you know.

[CartoonNothing]

We're working on variations of the banner. If we need extra help we'll let you know.

Hey, can't wait!! :p:D

[Gold Guy]

Eh, it needs some Batman, or Pokemon or Bakugan.

[Kool345]

This is okay, but I wish it would be more like this...

Chris McClean (Total Drama), Jude (6teen), Finn (Adventure Time), Flapjack (Flapjack), Lo (Stoked), Yoda (Star Wars: TCW), Susan/Mary (Johnny Test), Rex (Generator Rex)

It would be best to have two rows of characters or make the character size smaller with a row of one. A little more color would be nice too.

[DisneyXD]

For my banner the characters would be:

Version 1: Yoda (TCW), Jude (6teen), Pikachu (Pokemon), Bubbie (Flapjack)
Version 2: Mighty Ray (Hero:108), Dukey (Johnny Test), Billy (B&M), Garfield (TGS)
Version 3: Numbuh One (KND), Rex (GR), Iron Man (SHS), Batman (TB&TB)
Version 4: Dan (Bakugan), Broseph (Stoked), Jake (MGPAM), Ashoka Tano (TCW)

[Rho]

I'll take a shot:

- Gwen (TDI), Ashoka (Clone Wars), Marceline (Adventure Time), Mystique Sonia (Hero 108)

- Garfield (Garfield Show), Pikachu (Pokemon), Jake (Adventure Time), Bobo HaHa (Generator Rex)

- Kevin (Ben 10), Obi-Wan (Clone Wars), Ash (Pokemon), Flapjack (Flapjack)

[Kool345]

Here is one that would be nice:

Cartoon Network Logo (Smaller Than It Is Now) Jude (6teen) Broseph (Stoked) Gwen (Ben 10) Heather (Total Drama) Flapjack (Flapjack)