At the time of posting, the Wikipedia entry on the Technodrome from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise claims that the giant spherical vehicle was "based on" the Death Star from Star Wars.
However, the claim is unsourced. Further investigation reveals several discussion forums and Internet sites with similar claims, but no official statements or hard evidence.
Was the Technodrome actually based on the Death Star?
Answer
The "Word of God" answer from David Wise is: Yes. He was at least a bit inspired by the Death Star in the creation of the Technodrome.
After a bit of detective work I discovered that David Wise, a science fiction writer was attributed as the creator of the Technodrome. I found him on Twitter and his response follows:
"I conceived of it as a "Death Star on tank treads." Did a lot of tunneling in 5-part part pilot so round shape seemed appropriate."
The debate is ended.
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