2ND season so close to be released!! can't wait!

[Turtledude2k3]

2 more weeks until TMNT season 2 dvd is released.. Can't wait! Who else is going to buy it on the day it cpomes out..

[ZariusTwo]

The U.K does'nt get these DVD releases, however I downloaded every single season anyway

[Shadow Leonardo]

With the good grades I'll be getting tommorow, my mom or dad will probaly buy it for me as a reward.

[DrSpengler]

Heh, I almost forgot. I work at Suncoast Motion Picture Company (a video store), so I get a 35% discount. Nice.

[LionO]

I will, I will!!! :D

[Deathknight]

Must... get... this DVD!

[Peanut]

Woah! I totally forgot about this. Awesome! I'm gonna get it as soon as I possibly can.

[Shreddette]

I can't wait either.

I hope this one has some bonus never before seen episodes on it as well. Maybe one's with Shredder in it?

Someone mentioned an episode called "Shredder in Love", and as much as I'm not one to share, I'd like to see it now that I'm old enough not to be jealous 'cause I can just pretend I'm her. :lol:

If I saw that as a kid I would've felt a thousand knives stab me in the heart and then we'd have to call the whaaaaambulance.

[Spitfire]

If I remember then Ill buy it along with the DVD for the current series. I think I have the cash already

[Turtledude2k3]

It's kinda weird for you guys to forget the 2nd season was coming because it wasn't long that they announced it. It been over a year since season 1 came out.

Now that they know we will buy the other seasons, it will come faster now!

[Jephael]

Man, I am so excited to get this DVD! I'm gonna ask my cousin if she'd like to go with me to the mall the day it comes out.

Someone mentioned an episode called "Shredder in Love", and as much as I'm not one to share, I'd like to see it now that I'm old enough not to be jealous 'cause I can just pretend I'm her. :lol:

If I saw that as a kid I would've felt a thousand knives stab me in the heart and then we'd have to call the whaaaaambulance.

As far as I can tell, that episode was never made. However, I believe there may've been scripted.

Unfortunately, it's highly unlikely that this DVD will have any extras.

[PizzaPower]

I don't care if the dvd has any extra's at all. I am just glad that the 2nd seaspm will be coming out. Now, I won't be getting it the first day it comes out, but I will get it!

[Weapon X]

Nah it aint going to have any extras it would be cool, but not losing any sleep over it. As long as their the complete seasons thats good enough.

[raphaneda]

it's not fair we don't get these dvd's in the uk.... and the only downloads i could find weren't the best of quality and had these annoying subtitles

[Deathknight]

it's not fair we don't get these dvd's in the uk.... and the only downloads i could find weren't the best of quality and had these annoying subtitles
It's not fair that you got MegaMan X3 for PSX and Saturn so stop complaining please :-D

[lilonardo]

I wonder if any DVD stores will be giving money off if you buy volume 1 AND volume 2 simutaneously...........

[Seurat]

Regretfully, I missed getting the first one (I rarely got to see a video store all summer while I was working last year, and when I did, I didn't see any copies. Although I think I've got all the eps on video anyway...), but I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the next one, knock on wood!

[Shreddette]

As far as I can tell, that episode was never made. However, I believe there may've been scripted.

Unfortunately, it's highly unlikely that this DVD will have any extras.

Oh that's right, my memory totally mismatched the info.
Oh well.

That sucks that there are apparently no shredder episodes in the never-before-seen bonus videos in the first DVD. I ordered that one the other day.

[cowabunga14]

I'm gettin' the DVD at Best Buy the Friday after its release. This'll be so rad! The old toon was really rad. I'd wish they'd release the DVDs faster. I don't wanna wait a year to get Season 3. I'll be like 25 by the time all the DVDs come out. That's craziness! Season 3 was a really good season from what I hear. It had the first cartoon appearence of Casey Jones. I hope they can the release DVDs like in January or Feburary instead of April each year. The DVDs don't need to be released six days after they were released the year before. That's just makin' us wait longer.

[TMNT 100]

5 more days intell it comes out on DVD

[cowabunga14]

Well thanks for remindin' us. Too bad I'll have to wait till Friday to get DVD cuz I'm not plannin' on goin' to Best Buy on Tuesday. I wish they would make a box set of the DVDs or release 'em twice a year.

[Shadow Leonardo]

One question in one of the episodes of Season 2 called "Case Of The Killer Pizzas" is that the one where pizzas the turtles order are contaminated with mutagen(or something like that) and the pizzas turn into giant monsters? Just wondering, that was a cool epsiode btw.

[cormano]

i'm gonna watch the first season for 4 million and third time this weekend to prepare for this.

[DrSpengler]

One question in one of the episodes of Season 2 called "Case Of The Killer Pizzas" is that the one where pizzas the turtles order are contaminated with mutagen(or something like that) and the pizzas turn into giant monsters? Just wondering, that was a cool epsiode btw.

Baxter Stockman, if memory serves me, places mutant sausages on some microwave pizzas and gives them to the turtles (incognito). When they put the pizzas in the microwave the sausages mutate into monsters that have a more than passing resemblance to the monster from Alien.

That's all I can remember.

[Jester]

Krang sends alien eggs that look like meatballsto Baxter and Shredder. Stockman "spikes" the pizzas and is called on to the stage and asked to draw names....he calls the turtles...at least 3 of them... (He seems to have been forgoten a s a fugitive since Shredder broke him outta prison in Return of the Shredder...and the turtles don't find it even a little bit suspissious of baxter awarding them pizzas....just a thought....)the eggs hatch in the microwave and the creatures grow in the water....

[Hannah]

Yay. Present for my older brother. He likes the old series...

[Jamezer]

ill definately buy it...eventually. (my car is gonna put me in the poor house)

[PenguinCleese]

Dude I am so upset about this whole thing. I went to KMart the other day and they had them out! I bring it up to the counter to buy it and of course it won't go into the register. The lady gets all uppity and is completely rude about it saying well too bad and such. It wasn't my fault that they don't hire people that pay attention to a box that says shelf date April 26th. If it was Walmart they would've just put in 9.99 and let me go with it. But that is a good price for Kmart.

I know it's only a few days, but still seeing it there was a complete surprise (I had forgotten about it even coming out, been really busy). And then to be told I can't get it (after waiting in the line for 15 minutes too) I just got mad. Plus her rudeness didn't help.

I'll be picking it up Tuesday and I can't wait even more so now. I hope it sells well to get the rest of the seasons out.

[Turtledude2k3]

Well considering how popular and great the TMNT original series was, this 2nd dvd will sell as well or maybe more than teh 1st season.

I'm pretty sure this time they won't release a year later for the 3rd season.

[LionO]

Just two more days to go. Getting really excited. First TMNT, then He-man and then my beloved Thunderctas! This is a hell of a year for 80's classics.

[iluvmikey]

i found the 2nd season at wal mart yesterday april 23rd!!!! i couldn't beleive it. I was just going about my business looking for some new stuff and there it was!! I am so happy watching it now!



JOY! :eyemouth: :tlol:

[cowabunga14]

I'm pretty sure this time they won't release a year later for the 3rd season.
My guess is that they'll release the DVDs twice a year from now on. Season 3 was a great season and it had Casey Jones' first cartoon appearence. Same with Usagi. Season 3'll be a rad season to release on DVD.

[TMNT 100]

yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it comes out tomorrow turtle fans and Best Buy and Wal Mart are getting them on the day of its release.

Cowabunga Dudes

[cowabunga14]

The wait is almost over. Cowabunga! I'll probably get the DVD on Friday or Staurday. I probably won't have time to go to Best Buy durin' the week. I imagine they'll have some more Season 2 DVDs when I go there. Too bad I have to wait longer. If I bought it tomorrow I'd probably watch on Friday or Saturday anyways.

[darthsmozers]

cant wait :) New Bruce Springsteen CD, this dvd, and the next new TMNT cartoon dvd is out as well. YAY!

[Foxy Boy]

My guess is that they'll release the DVDs twice a year from now on. Season 3 was a great season and it had Casey Jones' first cartoon appearence. Same with Usagi. Season 3'll be a rad season to release on DVD.

And let's not forget, that was also Leatherhead's first appearance. *Glee, then retreats back into the shadows of lurkerism*

[TMNT 100]

My mom and dad just got me the DVD and yes it is the full season set :)

[Turtledude2k3]

Well it's the 2nd season fully becuase like season 1, the 2nd season is short also with 13 episodes now making a total of 18 episodes released on dvd in order. The extra episodes belong in the final season.

It's a shame, I couldn't find the new season 2 anywhere today! Disappointing!

Considering this is a very popular cartoon adn still is.

[cormano]

13 eps on one disc for under $10 8). some kind of bonus material would be nice, but i'm not complaining! :lol:

[LionO]

Just got mmine for $11.99 at Best buy. They had a bout twenty copies. Man is this thing bright!!! You can't miss it! :lol:

[TMNT 100]

WOW not even a day and the DVD is already selling out fast.

[DrSpengler]

We only got 1 copy in at work (Suncoast) and I snatched it up. With my employee discount I got it for $10 bucks.

Haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet, but I will in a couple minutes. I'm not the biggest fan of the show after season 1, but 13 episodes for $10? How can I say no?

[Pher]

I found it and the latest volume of the new show at best buy they were 10 and 10.99 respectivly

[remain in light]

Went to my local Target after work today, and they did not have it. :-? They only had the "What a Croc!" collection and the movie three-pack. Tempting, but not what I was looking for. Popped in Barnes and Nobles since that was nearby as well, and it was getting late, so my options were limited. No dice, but I guess it's just as well since their dvds are overpriced anyway. Off to Best Buy tomorrow - I'm guessing they'll have it, as it seems like Wal-Mart and Best Buy are the places to find this puppy. Got the first season at Wal-Mart. Hooray for having the day off tomorrow!

[Spitfire]

Yay I got it at Bestbuy....they had this and not World's Collide! Oh well this DVD is actually really good and I havnt seen any of these episodes or remember them

[cowabunga14]

This week is goin' by fast. I can't wait till Friday night when I get the DVD. I'll probably watch some of the episodes on Friday if I fall asleep. On Saturday mornin' I'll watch the rest of the DVD. Cowabunga!

[Turtledude2k3]

This week is goin' by fast. I can't wait till Friday night when I get the DVD. I'll probably watch some of the episodes on Friday if I fall asleep. On Saturday mornin' I'll watch the rest of the DVD. Cowabunga!


How come you didn't pick it up on tuesday?

[TheShowstoppa]

I picked up Vol. 2 at Best Buy for 10.99 and then picked up Worlds Collide for 9.29 at Wal-Mart. These were my birthday presents to myself being as that no one could get me them because I own EVERY TMNT DVD released in Region 1.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I order the second season of orignal TMNT from Amazon awhile back and I recieved it on the day of release! SOooo cool I was a little dissapointed at the packaging compared to the first set but oh well, I have it!!!!
:D

[cowabunga14]

QUOTE=Turtledude2k3]How come you didn't pick it up on tuesday?[/QUOTE]
Cuz I had stuff to do. I imagine Best Buy'll have the DVD on Friday.

[DrSpengler]

Finally finished watching the whole season.

I gotta say, season 2 was MUCH better than I remembered it. Last time I saw any season 2 episodes was a few years ago on a grainy VHS tape I rented from Blockbusters. Not the ideal way to view the show, and by the time the tape was through, I hated everything I'd just seen.

DVD really has breated new life into the season; I can certainly appreciate it a lot more. There was actual continuity between episodes; the entire Crystal of Zorath-arc, Krang referncing his plans to return the Technodrom to Earth a few episodes in advance, etc. The gags were also pretty clever, I don't think I got a lot of them when I was a kid. Like when Don said "This bo's for YOU!", an obvious parody of the Budweiser slogan. Went right over my head when I was 8.

The animation also deserves a lot more credit then I've been giving it. Sure, A-1 Studios was a step-down from Toei Studios, but the animation was actually quite impressive for a Korean studio in the 80's. Movements were fluid, there was shading and depth, the martial arts manuevers looked alright, etc.

I think what mainly seperates the Toei episodes from the A-1 episodes is that all of Toei's episodes take place at night (like a good TMNT show should), where-as every A-1 episode takes place in broad daylight. As far as mistakes go, A-1 made just as many as Toei did; usually bandana errors.

Plus the season was actually considerably more violent than I expected it to be. That alien guy died after explaining the Crystal to them, and rarely did characters ever die in that show. Plus they still used some ninja moves when they fought, and actually punched badguys in the face and what-not. I think it was "Incredible Shrinking Turtles" when Splinter and Shredder were dueling, Splinter slugs Shredder in the gut and knocks all his air out. Certainly more violent than the later seasons.

On top of that, the Shredder was actually still a THREAT instead of a minor irritant. "Incredible Shrinking Turtles" again, he takes on all 4 turtles at once and beats them. No aser guns or super weapons or dirty tricks, he just uses his martial arts skills and the available resources at his disposal (like a beam of wood).

I'm a little less excited about season 3, though, since it was a real mixed bag. It had the first appearances of Leatherhead, Usagi, Rat King and Casey, the big three-part season finale and some other good episodes. But it also had a lot of solid crap, like the one where they fight the mutant cow or Mighty Rocksteady and Super Bebop. :ohwell:

However, if it stays at the same price point of $14.99, then I can't really turn it down.

[Turtledude2k3]

Well I sure can't wait. I'm going to order the 2nd season online because no stores here in canada has it. A topic from some guy mentioned the 3rd season will be on dvd in 7/6/2005.

Um this could be true or not.

[J Legault]

I just got it 2 days ago. And I spend most of my evening watching the DVD. And what made it exciting was it had more episodes than the previous one and none of the episodes I've seen before.

Anyways I figure I'd write a review of my thoughts on the epsiodes, like I did for the previous DVD. the previous season which is known to have the least number of episodes, of course it was more of a mini-series than a season in my opion.

This season atleast managed to have the average number of episodes you'd find in most TV series. And I notice these ones were aired in 1988, which I was still an infint and years before I knew what TMNT is.

There were still some animation flaws in most of the episodes. Ofcourse back then there were a few series that had small mistakes in color, animation or voice overs.

Now for episodes I'll only review 6 at the moment and review the other 7 later.

Return of Shredder: Not bad for an episode left off from the final Season 1 episode. First debut of Irma from what I can tell. I did manage to known which is Tompson and which is Vernon, since I got those 2 mixed up at first.
That Tiffiny lady was getting on my nerves. And when Shredder chop that tree brach, I'm like "um...wow". And the best part of the whole episode is the Crooked Ninja turtle Gang calling card, that was priceless. :lol:
Rate: 4/5

Incredible Shrinking Turtles: This one was decent. Specially when Baxter is more like a bumbling sidekick for the Shredder in these episodes. And when Shredder cut the rope with his foot I'm like again "uh wow". not much to say for this one. I give it 3.5/5

It came from beneath the sewers Another desent epsiode. I expect to see atleast some clowns and freaks for the carnival scenes. I find the instant growing clown props random. April about to give those kids her credit card, not the best idea. And that hidious plant, which makes me think of other tv shows with hidious plants. Andn ot to mention the Bugs Bunny reference. If Bugs can dress like a woman so can Mikey. I give it 3.5/5

The Mean Machines That super computer makes me think of one of those transformer guys. Well the face does. And the animation in the construction site is good. I give this one 4/5.

Curse of the Evil Eye This one which is known to be the end of the whole search of those crystals/gens. That cat Mortimor reminds me of Klunk.
And that Electric monster scene had some flaws to it, I mean wouldn't Leo get electricuted if his sword got hit by the electric shock? Just i find that weird. I give this one 3.5/5

Case of the Killer Pizzas This one was good. Those creatures remind me of Alien(never seen the movie). And I'll give this one 4/5 cause it's quite good.

I'll review the other episodes later in this topic. cause it takes awhile to type all this down.

[ZariusTwo]

I'd give "Curse of the Evil Eye" 5/5, it was the perfect conclusion to the "Eye of Zarnoth" arc, Baxter actually stopped being a bumbler and showed signs of independence, and was made a stronger character in that sense, the substory involving Aprils' freind was a hilarious diversion, the dramatic pacing as well with Shredder losing and regaining the malfunctioning Eye was also enthralling

"Incredible Shrinking Turtles" features a great example of Shredder truly ambushing and defeating the Turtles, I'm not sure why anyone can see any fault in it's execution aside from some reused animation

[deafcat]

I still don't have my copy yet. When I questioned Amazon.ca Customer Service about it on Thursday morning, they said they would still be shipping it that day.

When there was no up date Friday morning I questioned them again.

They have no copies, and pushed my expected ship date to May 9th. For delivery of May 10th. :(

They did upgrade my shipping to Priority that would have cost me $11 more anyway.

[Shark]

I still need to buy Season 1. Bought Season 2 last night. Season 1 was only up there in VHS form, so, obviously there is no way in hell I'm getting that. As soon as I get more money, and as soon as Wal-Mart gets the brains to restock, I'll get Season 1.

Two questions, how much does the Season 1 DVD cost now? And any when Season 3 will come out?

[cowabunga14]

I bought it on Friday night and I also got Fall of the Foot Clan that night. Season 2 was really rad and I finished watchin' it yesterday. Some of my favorite episodes from the season are:Return of the Shredder,It Came from Beneath the Sewers,Enter:The Fly,Splinter No More,New York's Shiniest,and Return of the Technodrome.

[J Legault]

Review part 2

Enter the Fly: I finally see the one where Baxter becomes a fly. This one is good, Rocksteady and Bebop finally back on Shredder's side. I give this one 4/5.
Invasion of the Punk Frogs I remenber seeing those frogs in one episode, I only remenbered 2 of them, I was surprised to hear there's 4 in total and were named after 4 famous war generals/leaders. I'm not sure why they're called "Punk" Frogs, I see more smooth southernest in them than "Punk" I thought the Anti-Turtle squad is cool. Captain Hoffman voiced by Jim Cummings! I give this one 4/5

Splinter No more This one is some what good. I keep thinking of the Wolfman when I see Splinter changing back to a rat. I like the library scene.
And the part when the turtles see each other as bad guys. And a nice ending with Splinter feeling good as a rat than a human. 4/5

New York's Shinest: This one which is a spoof of Robocop. Rex 1 is kinda cool. The hold your tongue gag was funny. I like the part with the other Rex 1 clones in army form. They even slip in a Wizard of Oz and Three Stooges quotes in Rex 1. I give this one 4/5

Teenagers from Dimension X: I like this one as much as the Hot Rodders from Dimension X. Cause I think the Nutrinos are the coolest. I never knew Mikey had a crush on Karla. Might of shown a hint he liked her before but I'm not sure. I might have to rewatch episode 4 again if so. I give it 4.5/5

The CatWoman of Channel 6 This one is ok. The only thing that bothered me was they didn't show April Changed back to human. That which confused the hell out of me. So I give it 3.5/5

Return of the Technodrome This is the best epsiode of Season 2! The only thing that bothered me was Don's wrest bands keep disappearing. But the rest is brillant. The technodrome, Foot Soilders, Rock Soilders, and Niagra Falls scene. I give it a solid 5/5

[soccerstud652]

Well, I picked mine up at Best Buy on May 1st, which was the first day they got them in by me, and the had about 20 Season 1 dvd's piled up in front, and about three Season 2 dvd's behind them. I luckily got one for only $10.99, which is a very fair price for these classic cartoons.

As for the show, I am only up to the fourth episode, mainly because I don't want to overload and watch them all at once. I am trying to spread it out because Season 3 won't be around for at least another year. I am very impressed with this season though, it has a real storyline with the crystals. I also now watch these cartoons from a mature standpoint not being a little kid anymore, and they are very funny and actually have decent storylines to follow, even in the bad episodes. Compared to most of the crap they put on Saturday mornings these days, this cartoon shows how lucky us 80's kids really had it. :D

My critisisms of this dvd are not of the show, but the way it has been presented. The menus are nice, but I think it would have been better with original artwork from that season, instead of these new drawings. Also, the frist Season dvd came with an insert with the episode numbers on it and a slipcase with 3D artwork. What happened here? No slip inside and no slipcase. Also, there are no extras. I think Lions Gate should just raise the price and maybe include some interviews, commentaries, and commercials. Lions Gate knows that only fans are bying these dvds, and they should realise fans would pay more for better releses.These dvd's are being realesed to a fanbase that they know are primarily only going to buy the dvd because we want the extras and the nice artwork and fancy cases.

Overall, despite bad packaging and lack of extras, the original content is there, in great digital picture, and thats what counts. Hopefully they can improve these weak points for the next release.

[MasterMole]

I too am upset about the cover art. They should've definately put original season 2 artwork on the case. I just don't get it. All of the other old cartoons and shows have nice artwork showing the actual scenes. Also, nice extra features. With such a great popular show as this, I certainly hope season 3 is gets the release it deserves.

[cowabunga14]

If Season 3 has a cover with Old Toon artwork on it then it should have Old Toon Casey Jones on it with the Turtles. He first appeared in that season. Maybe some of the other characters that made their debut in Season 3 could be on the cover fot it. Now there's a good idea.

[MrPliggins]

Personally, I liked the artwork on the old VHS tapes much better than this new artwork. A dvd cover with Casey Jones would be cool but unlikely. Maybe they can put some artwork of secondary characters on the back cover or on the insert.

[soccerstud652]

Since Lions Gate did not package the second season with an insert, I am going to work on one, complete with episode numbers, summaries, and even the TMNT font. If anyone has some season two pictures they think would go nicely with the insert let me know, because I will post the file or link when I am finished, but I think some original artwork would go nicely.