Lionsgate to announce their next TMNT 87 DVD later this month!

[Chaotix12345]

This just in from Toonzone: (http://www.toonzone.net/forums/showthread.php?294807-Lionsgate-to-announce-next-quot-Ninja-Turtles-quot-DVD-later-this-month&p=4002478#post4002478)

A representative for Lionsgate Home Entertainment has informed me the studio plans to announce the next Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DVD later this month. No specific date or details were given, but keep your eyes peeled!

Season 10 is on the way! (Along with *hopefully* some missing episodes. *Crosses fingers*)

[LeoNerdo]

Woooo! An announcement of an announcement is still good news. Can't wait to see how they're gonna play this release.

[Redeemer]

Woooo! An announcement of an announcement is still good news. Can't wait to see how they're gonna play this release.

Wow :lol:
As awesome as this is I wish they would just release an entire collectors set or something.....

[CyberCubed]

PLEASE GOD be all of Season 10 and maybe the skipped episodes.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

OH boy.......I am so excited!

[oldmanwinters]

I still can't help but think Lionsgate will shaft all us loyal consumers and make some episodes exclusive to a "Complete Series" set.

[Killer Moth]

I still can't help but think Lionsgate will shaft all us loyal consumers and make some episodes exclusive to a "Complete Series" set.

That's what they do best, it seems. I don't like the fact I may have to wait for a Complete Series set, before I can finally make high-quality Chrome Dome and Technodrome Mark II caps for icons. Darn it.

Anyway, curiously enough, TV Shows On DVD.net hasn't said about this, as of this writing, but the day is still young.

[oldmanwinters]

That's what they do best, it seems. I don't like the fact I may have to wait for a Complete Series set, before I can finally make high-quality Chrome Dome and Technodrome Mark II caps for icons. Darn it.

Anyway, curiously enough, TV Shows On DVD.net hasn't said about this, as of this writing, but the day is still young.

That was the first place I went to check. I also thought it was odd that they didn't have anything up as of 5:15pm EST. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[Killer Moth]

That was the first place I went to check. I also thought it was odd that they didn't have anything up as of 5:15pm EST. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

As someone who checks the site several times a day, it usually spreads out the info throughout the day. But it also has been bunching the news entries all up by day's end, especially lately. Some days are just slow, in terms of DVD news. If the TMNT DVD announcement isn't up today, then I'm sure it will be up for tomorrow's feed.

After 6:00 PM EST, you can call it a day with the site. As of now with 5:35 PM, no change.

[CyberCubed]

I still can't help but think Lionsgate will shaft all us loyal consumers and make some episodes exclusive to a "Complete Series" set.

If they re-release the whole series again later on then its fine for new kids or older fans. There's nothing wrong with letting people catch up on the series.

[prophecy718]

lol...don't know if i should be excited or worried about the missing episodes

[CyberCubed]

I am waiting with bated breath.

[pannoni1]

I hope Nickelodeon is paying attention in terms of showing a promo for the new series. Forget voice actor interviews, vintage commercials, or those missing episodes. I feel that a sneak preview of the Nick series really could be the top reason to buy this if we get anything more than those eight episodes. But after eight years, we're finally getting most of the OT on DVD!

[Spitfire]

I hope a complete series set is included in this announcement.

[Master Splinter]

I hope a complete series set is included in this announcement.

I would like to see an individual season 10 and a complete set released. That way you can either complete your already existing set, or buy the complete set outright.

-ms

[Spitfire]

Well of course same here. I'd probably buy both because I'm insane like that. I'd actually probably store the complete series set and use it as a back up in case anything every happens to my original copies.

[Jester]

I'd only double dip if Lionsgate made it worth my while...and I highly doubt they will.

[CyberCubed]

I'd only double dip if Lionsgate made it worth my while...and I highly doubt they will.

Sadly the two skipped eps being in a "Complete 10 season boxset" would make me rebuy the whole thing again.

Besides you can give the old DVDs to young siblings or family members...that's what I would do.

[gobo]

PLEASE GOD be all of Season 10 and maybe the skipped episodes.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

OH boy.......I am so excited!
God posts here? O_o

Seriously, who didn't dread this news about news about a DVD release just because of the raving lunatic it would turn this turkey into? :roll:
I still can't help but think Lionsgate will shaft all us loyal consumers and make some episodes exclusive to a "Complete Series" set.
That's what they do best, it seems.
Other than nerdrage, what makes you say that? O_o

[CyberCubed]

To be fair I fully expect this to simply be a Season 10 boxset with all 8 episodes. Nothing more and nothing less.

I don't expect any extras or missing episodes.

[Jephael]

To be fair I fully expect this to simply be a Season 10 boxset with all 8 episodes. Nothing more and nothing less.

I don't expect any extras or missing episodes.

Why the hell can't they release the skipped episodes as bonus episodes, dude?! Someone posted on my thread that they could do both.

[Jester]

Besides you can give the old DVDs to young siblings or family members...that's what I would do.
Yep, my 25 year old younger sister would love them.

Then again I have some young cousins....

[Powder]

I would like to see an individual season 10 and a complete set released. That way you can either complete your already existing set, or buy the complete set outright.

-ms

Or, if you're really sick, like me, buy both.

[CyberCubed]

Why do people think Lionsgate would put the effort into a complete series set anyway? Wouldn't they have to reformat all the DVDs again?

Its not like they're going to take all the existing DVDs and release them in a bundle, it'd be the same thing we have now.

[Spitfire]

Except it would most likely take up less space.

[sdp]

So an announcement that announces an announcement?

The fact that they did that it wouldn't surprise me if they did a complete set, if they did they could do it two ways, re-release all the previous DVDs in a big set or hopefully a new complete set with all episodes and new features/packaging, less episodes per disc. That's the only way I can see them releasing the missing episodes, hopefully it does happen, especially if the turtles go big the chances could go up.

Still I'm expecting a complete S10 barebones DVD set with no missing episodes and just re-releasing the 4 previous S10 episodes.

[CyberCubed]

Well if Lionsgate still wants to make money off of TMNT DVDs, after this Season 10 single they can't do anything else but re-release the series.

If they re-release everything and use a single episode list then obviously the missing episodes will probably be there. I'd expect this to happen maybe in 2013 as the Nick show builds up hype.

[Jester]

Well if Lionsgate still wants to make money off of TMNT DVDs, after this Season 10 single they can't do anything else but re-release the series.

If they re-release everything and use a single episode list then obviously the missing episodes will probably be there. I'd expect this to happen maybe in 2013 as the Nick show builds up hype.
Yes, because a "Lost Episodes" disk with Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon a Time Machine would make them NO money if they decided to be greedy and release it apart from season 10.

[CyberCubed]

Yes, because a "Lost Episodes" disk with Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon a Time Machine would make them NO money if they decided to be greedy and release it apart from season 10.

They're not even aware they skipped any episodes.

[Jester]

So if they released the whole series again, that would make them realize they skiped them...

[CyberCubed]

So if they released the whole series again, that would make them realize they skiped them...

The only reason they skipped them in the first place is they used a different numbering order.

[Jester]

True, but I'm sure that by now they've heard from enough people that there are missing episodes.

[sdp]

The average person doesn't know that there are missing episodes and neither does Lionsgate, if they knew they would've put them on a DVD already, they aren't holding on to the episodes to release them later if that had been the case they could've milked the show for far longer than actually do this, no one would ever buy a 3 episode dvd.

[Jester]

You don't know a lot of us very well, do you?

If Lionsgate has been told, BY FANS, that they missed 2 (one is just twice as long) episodes, it would be in their interest to finish the series, and then release the missing episodes. They wouldn't release them just willy-nilly in between sets. The only other, and really annoying, thing they COULD do is re-release the entire series and add them back as an incentive for those of us who want the entire series to rebuy the entire series for just 3 episodes. If it came down to it, I'd totally buy a 3 episode disc, if it meant not having to buy all of the almost 200 episodes again just to get them.

[gobo]

They're not even aware they skipped any episodes.
You know what they say about people who assume: it makes an ass outta u and CyberCubed.

[CyberCubed]

Considering every other episode is accounted for except the two they skipped because of going by a different numbering order for the Season 5 episodes, I'd say that's likely.

As for people e-mailing them, they're either not being read by the right people or they simply don't care.

[LeoNerdo]

I would probably buy anything they put on dvd just to get all of the episodes, as sad as that is. Though I own all of the dvd's released to date, I would probably even buy a complete series set if it looked attractive enough. :tshifty:

[gobo]

If there was enough purchase incentive, I'd rebuy the series. I've done so for a few other shows already.

[CyberCubed]

If it has every single episode, the extras already on the other DVDs included, and the Turtle Tip shorts, that would be enough for me to rebuy the series.

[Luzmagica]

Its a good new!... :thyper: I mean.... announce .... 8) :tlol:

[Jephael]

CyberCubed, some people don't really want to spend over $100 to buy new copies of DVDs of a cartoon with episodes they ALREADY HAVE!!! This is why I'd rather see just the unreleased episodes on a DVD instead of season 10. I understand your reasons for wanting to see the series released in proper order, but the sad truth is Lionsgate screwed that up long ago!

[Toby Barrett]

I just want a big, consistant box set of every season so I don't have the first two seasons, 4 random volumes that should have just been season three, and then PIZZA BOX OUT OF NOWHER-- oh wait, we're back to normal sets.

[Icebot]

I hope they release Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon A Time Machine.

[Jephael]

I hope they release Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon A Time Machine.

That's what I'm hoping for too!

[cartoonistaaron]

Does anybody else here have The Real Ghostbusters complete series DVD set? I would buy a comparable TMNT set in a heartbeat, especially if they crammed it with as many special features as the RGB set. The He-Man sets are pretty good, too.

[TMNT_Master]

Does anybody else here have The Real Ghostbusters complete series DVD set? I would buy a comparable TMNT set in a heartbeat, especially if they crammed it with as many special features as the RGB set. The He-Man sets are pretty good, too.

Yes, I have the RGB set. The amount of extras they crammed in with the complete episodes is very impressive. It even has a CD with all of the music from the series. I have been dying to see a TMNT set like that one! I wouldn't be mad if it was released in a really big pizza box, just not the random smaller one in the middle of normal DVD releases.. :tgrin:

[Stingray69]

Either way im buying season 10 and ill buy a complete set to. Just to have it and even if the lost episodes come out on there on disk or something ill buy that to.

[Drose18]

I'd prefer a large dvd that has seasons 1-5 on it.

[gobo]

Does anybody else here have The Real Ghostbusters complete series DVD set?
I did! And, I love it. :tlove:
It even has a CD with all of the music from the series.
O_o Umm... No. You must be thinking of Sonic Underground or some other DVD set that came with a soundtrack CD. The RGB set contained nothing but DVDs.

[TMNT_Master]

I did! And, I love it. :tlove:

O_o Umm... No. You must be thinking of Sonic Underground or some other DVD set that came with a soundtrack CD. The RGB set contained nothing but DVDs.

LOL! Sonic Underground!! Nice name drop!

No, If you pre-ordered it through GBfans.com it came with the audio CD as a bonus incentive.

[gobo]

No, If you pre-ordered it through GBfans.com it came with the audio CD as a bonus incentive.
*head asplode* :tcry:

[oldmanwinters]

Yes, I have the RGB set. The amount of extras they crammed in with the complete episodes is very impressive. It even has a CD with all of the music from the series. I have been dying to see a TMNT set like that one! I wouldn't be mad if it was released in a really big pizza box, just not the random smaller one in the middle of normal DVD releases.. :tgrin:

Hmm... I also own the RGB set, but I don't remember any music CD in the mix. The only extra disc I can recall was the one with the pilot animation and extended interviews.

EDIT: My bad, "Pre-order" exclusive!

[GodzFire]

Lionsgate has screwed us over time and time again with these releases; putting in the bare minimum and even less by MISSING episodes. Seriously, try to name just ONE other DVD release that has completely missed episodes and never even acknowledged their mistake.

Expect nothing from them.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well of course same here. I'd probably buy both because I'm insane like that. I'd actually probably store the complete series set and use it as a back up in case anything every happens to my original copies.

same here :)

That's what they do best, it seems. I don't like the fact I may have to wait for a Complete Series set, before I can finally make high-quality Chrome Dome and Technodrome Mark II caps for icons. Darn it.


there are caps of that in the "Caps Thread"

PLEASE GOD be all of Season 10 and maybe the skipped episodes.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

OH boy.......I am so excited!

Indeed! :tcool: :D

[CyberCubed]

Lionsgate has screwed us over time and time again with these releases; putting in the bare minimum and even less by MISSING episodes. Seriously, try to name just ONE other DVD release that has completely missed episodes and never even acknowledged their mistake.

Expect nothing from them.

They only ever skipped 2 episodes. Calm down.

[Mona_Lisa]

I just want a big, consistant box set of every season so I don't have the first two seasons, 4 random volumes that should have just been season three, and then PIZZA BOX OUT OF NOWHER-- oh wait, we're back to normal sets.

I so agree, I just want the whole complete set in order!!!!

I hope they release Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon A Time Machine.
:tlove:Me Too:tlove:

[Turtle Freak88]

I hope it comes with some more mini figs like Season 7 had. Those were awesome!

[PizzaPower]

i say if they dont release the 2 missing eps on this last dvd that they do another called the "lost episodes" and maybe just maybe have couple eps that we never heard of before along with it. Who knows.

[Jester]

i say if they dont release the 2 missing eps on this last dvd that they do another called the "lost episodes" and maybe just maybe have couple eps that we never heard of before along with it. Who knows.
But aside from the 2 they missed, there aren't any true "lost" episodes. It'd be cool if they added the Turtle Tips and if could the Playmates ads.

[PizzaPower]

haha yes true that Jester and the Turtle Tips would be an awesome edition to the set as well.

[spookmane]

Im just excuited to have season 10, its been way long overdue!

[Stingray69]

But aside from the 2 they missed, there aren't any true "lost" episodes. It'd be cool if they added the Turtle Tips and if could the Playmates ads.

Can you be 100% sure about that?

[Jester]

There may be lost scripts, but not fully produced episodes.

[PizzaPower]

yea i remember some lost scripts being talked about before here on the drome couple years back, but dont really remember what they where about.

[gobo]

"Shredder's In Love" by Scott Hilley was discovered online at The US Copyright Office (http://copyright.gov), and subsequently verified in an interview with Renae Jacobs as being recorded for.

[CyberCubed]

^ Which is likely the same as the 4kids abandoned episodes. They probably finished a script but the episode never was fully completed. Much like "Nightmares recycled" or the FF season 2 episodes.

[prophecy718]

LOL! Sonic Underground!! Nice name drop!

No, If you pre-ordered it through GBfans.com it came with the audio CD as a bonus incentive.

damn, i got mine from amazon

[Ioz]

I hope it has the three missing episodes and the rest of the season 10 episodes that haven't been on DVD before. I could really care less about the season 10 episodes that have already been out on DVD.

[CyberCubed]

I hope it has the three missing episodes and the rest of the season 10 episodes that haven't been on DVD before. I could really care less about the season 10 episodes that have already been out on DVD.

Why wold you want to switch DVDs just to watch Season 10 in order?

Besides I am sure this is a complete Season 10 set.

[Ioz]

Why wold you want to switch DVDs just to watch Season 10 in order?

Besides I am sure this is a complete Season 10 set.Nothing has been well organized about these releases so far, so why start now? We've had missing episodes, volume sets vs. season sets, all sorts of different cases, and so forth. As I've said before, my ideal set would be all three missing episodes and the remainder of season 10 and call it the "Final Set" or something like that. I don't care about switching discs. People rarely watch eight episodes in a row anyways. They can promote Shredder on the back cover if they include these missing episodes and that would help with sales. My main thing is I want ALL the episodes on DVD.

[CyberCubed]

Nothing has been well organized about these releases so far, so why start now? We've had missing episodes, volume sets vs. season sets, all sorts of different cases, and so forth. As I've said before, my ideal set would be all three missing episodes and the remainder of season 10 and call it the "Final Set" or something like that. I don't care about switching discs. People rarely watch eight episodes in a row anyways. They can promote Shredder on the back cover if they include these missing episodes and that would help with sales.

And that's a horrible idea. No thanks, give me the full Season 10 so I don't have to switch discs.

Thank goodness it's the most likely scenario too.

[Ioz]

Yeah, because who would want all TMNT episodes on DVD...nothing like having an incomplete series...

[CyberCubed]

Yeah, because who would want all TMNT episodes on DVD...nothing like having an incomplete series...

I think most people prefer proper season sets in almost perfect order. Lionsgate likely doesn't even remember the season 10 eps on the first DVD.

[Ioz]

Most of the people who grew up on Ninja Turtles have no freaking clue who Lord Dregg is. If they go to the store and see the back cover talking only about him and not Shredder, it will be an easier pass. Most hardcore fans want ALL the TMNT episodes on DVD, anyways. Maybe, Lionsgate will include all of season 10 AND the three missing episodes since bit rates haven't really concerned them in the past anyways. 11 episodes on one disc wouldn't be new to them.

[CyberCubed]

Most of the people who grew up on Ninja Turtles have no freaking clue who Lord Dregg is. If they go to the store and see the back cover talking only about him and not Shredder, it will be an easier pass. Most hardcore fans want ALL the TMNT episodes on DVD, anyways. Maybe, Lionsgate will include all of season 10 AND the three missing episodes since bit rates haven't really concerned them in the past anyways. 11 episodes on one disc wouldn't be new to them.

I don't know why you're bringing this up. There was no Shredder in the Season 9 DVD and apparently it sold well enough for Lionsgate to continue releasing the series.

And I am sure "casual fans" didn't pick up anything more than a few random discs. It's only us who are buying all of them.

[Ravenxl7]

I recently rented the season one set from the library, and while my memory of the old show is kind of blurry, seeing Dregg in the season ten episodes is definitely bringing back some old memories. That voice is definitely unmistakable.

For those that have already bought all the sets already released, I hope they do release the rest of season ten and the other missing episodes. However, I'm still hoping that they put out a giant set of all the episodes and some extras. With the new show coming out this year, and a new movie on the way for next year, the next year-and-a-half is the perfect time period to release such a set. Assuming such a set would sell well enough, and I'm confident it would, maybe they could even do one for the '03 series.

[prophecy718]

I recently rented the season one set from the library, and while my memory of the old show is kind of blurry, seeing Dregg in the season ten episodes is definitely bringing back some old memories. That voice is definitely unmistakable.



Now that you mention it... his voice was very familiar to me also...I remember hearing his voice in other cartoons as well...

and by looking at his wikipedia page, I had no idea he passed away 6 years ago


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Jay

[CyberCubed]

So its May 21st, when they said the news will be "later this month," they meant in May, right?

This month has only 9 days left

[Jephael]

Lionsgate likely doesn't even remember the season 10 eps on the first DVD.

I'm pretty sure Lionsgate has kept records of what has and hasn't been released. What, do you think they just went and burned all the evidence and killed the people who worked on that DVD?! Even if they decide to put all of season 10 on DVD, they will be aware of the fact that half those episodes are already on the season 1 DVD. At this point I'd be fine with that as long as "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine" get put on the same disc.

[GodzFire]

I'm pretty sure Lionsgate has kept records of what has and hasn't been released. What, do you think they just went and burned all the evidence and killed the people who worked on that DVD?! Even if they decide to put all of season 10 on DVD, they will be aware of the fact that half those episodes are already on the season 1 DVD. At this point I'd be fine with that as long as "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine" get put on the same disc.

You're giving Lionsgate WAY too much credit. We're talking about the same company that mixed up the episode order, just plain MISSED episodes and wouldn't comment on it, and consider 'Special Features' to be full frame video.

[hudemx]

TVShowsonDVD confirmed: It's Season 10
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Final Slice of the Original Pizza Pie is Delivered with 'Season 10'!

Lionsgate is bringing the finale of the classic animated show to stores in mid-August
Posted by David Lambert
5/21/2012


Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are back in the classic final season that pits turtles from the past and present against the evil Lord Dregg and his minions. Determined to enslave mankind, Dregg will stop at nothing to win: causing a piece of the sun to crash into Earth, opening a giant portal to pull the planet into Dimension X, and even draining the life energy from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Carter soon realizes that the only way to defeat Dregg, Krang and Shredder is to bring the Turtles' past selves to the present...doubling the Turtle power! But will they make it in time before Dregg's invasion is complete? Featuring time-warping serious Turtle muscle, season 10 is a totally tubular finale!

August 14th sees the end of Leo, Don, Ralph and Mike when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 10 hits stores from Lionsgate Entertainment. This single-disc release with the last 8 episodes will cost $14.98 SRP, and includes Exclusive Interviews with select animators who were behind these iconic cartoons. Package art isn't ready yet, but stay tuned and we'll update you as soon as we can!

Taken from: http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Season-10/16971#ixzz1vXWk0upd

[Chaotix12345]

Awesome! Great to see that it actually includes some special features.

[Jester]

August 14th sees the end of Leo, Don, Ralph and Mike when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 10 hits stores from Lionsgate Entertainment.
ARGH!!!

(Sorry, but it it really THAT hard to get right?)

[oldmanwinters]

TVShowsonDVD confirmed: It's Season 10

Well, it's at least refreshing to know that it won't be anything less than the complete Season 10. I've pretty much given up on LG releasing those Lost Episodes at this point.

Also, the TVshowsOnDvd.com description is pretty funny:
August 14th sees the end of Leo, Don, Ralph and Mike . . .

I'm sad to learn that the Turtles may meet their demise in Season 10, but at least Raphael will be safe.

[Ioz]

I hope they have the missing episodes as an extra at least.

[LeoNerdo]

I'm glad it's the complete season and that they produced some new special features for the last DVD set. I had hopes but I'm not surprised by the lack of any mention of Once Upon a Time Machine or Planet of the Turtleoids. :ohwell:

[oldmanwinters]

Animator interviews really do sound like they could be interesting if they are done properly. Hopefully we'll get to see some Model Sheets or something like that.

Also...
Carter soon realizes that the only way to defeat Dregg, Krang and Shredder is to bring the Turtles' past selves to the present...doubling the Turtle power!
Kinda gives me flashbacks to Turtles Forever.

[Killer Moth]

Kinda gives me flashbacks to Turtles Forever.

Which is doubly ironic or amusing, considering Laird said on his TMNT blog, he didn't much know or watched the Red Sky episodes.

Either way, I've given up waiting for their correction and to release those aforementioned episodes, as well. Maybe we'll get better luck with Viacom in a few years.

It would be nice if they gave a feature to storyboarding or a few storyboarders, as I've often wondered how a 87 series storyboarding session would go. If not, a Jeffrey Scott interview would be quite germane, and shed new light on what happened behind-the-scenes. (Or, get David Wise, since he did help write the season premiere, right?)

And poor Ralph. He gets no respect. :tlol:

[MikeandRaph87]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Season-10/16971Tvshowondvd has select animator interviews listed as well as 8 episodes with no mention of the missing 3.I suppose there is no way to ask about it aside from the email. Ah,well, there is still a reason to keep my DVD/VCR then.

[CyberCubed]

Man that description sounds like it will be the last Lionsgate Turtle DVD ever. I hope they sell the series to Viacom.

Man no Turtle Tip shorts either. We really need those released.

[Jephael]

There's just no pleasing you, is there? I'm sorta on the fence about buying season 10, especially considering the current circumstances of my living arrangements. If Lionsgate were to put the missing eps on their final release as a bonus, I'd definitely buy it.

[Jester]

It wouldn't be a Monday if Cyber Cubed wasn't griping. :P

[CyberCubed]

Well we did finally get 95% of the original cartoon on DVD. No need to keep old VHS tapes or prowl the internet for uploaded episodes, we now can relive our childhood to completion.

Well....besides the two skipped eps. But they are on official VHS tapes and can be found on youtube.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'd take the tapes over YouTube

[Ravenxl7]

It being season 10 isn't really surprising. It'll definitely be nice for those that have all the already released sets. Though I'm still going to hope for a full series set to be released sometime. If not, I see that all of the sets released so far can be bought on Lionsgate's website, so if we don't get an announcement by a certain time, and assuming that all of the sets are still up for sale at that time, I'll probably just end-up buying the sets from them a couple at a time.

I did send an email out to Lionsgate asking if they had considered releasing a set of the entire series. Though I didn't expect to get any real info from their response, and I got what I expected. What I didn't expect was to get a response not even an hour after I had sent the email. No real info, but it's comforting to know that their quick to respond to questions.

[LeoNerdo]

ARGH!!!

(Sorry, but it it really THAT hard to get right?)

Uggghhh I hate that too; they've since changed it :lol:.

[Luke795]

Has anyone asked Lionsgate about the missing episodes on their facebook website or on their twitter website?

[CyberCubed]

Has anyone asked Lionsgate about the missing episodes on their facebook website or on their twitter website?

People have been e-mailing them about it since the Season 5 set came out back in...2007 or whatever it was. I doubt the emails are reaching the right people.

[darthsmozers]

What's the email address so we can all give it one more try?

[Jester]

You could try this phone #:
For general information about Lionsgate, please call our Santa Monica headquarters at 310-449-9200.

[Spitfire]

I figured this was gonna be the case. I'm not too bent about it. POTT was fun but the Time Machine episode is pretty terrible. I still have my digital copies of the episodes anyways. Not ideal but I don't see myself watching them enough for it to matter all too much.

It is a bummer it's not 100% complete but I've seen shows get worse treatment so we should be so lucky. Gargoyles never even saw a full release. The Tick only got two seasons and episodes were cut. Some popular toons, like the 90s Spider-man series, never even got a DVD release. Despite a successful film franchise and several chances to coincide the releases. Yet other Marvel series like X-men, Fantastic Four, and Ironman have all seen full releases. In the UK however all these series are available, yet they're lacking in the OT department. Makes no sense.

[ZariusTwo]

I think I heard somewhere the sales of the 25th anniversary set of the OT werent steller in the UK, hence the reluctance to release more over here.

Well we did finally get 95% of the original cartoon on DVD. No need to keep old VHS tapes or prowl the internet for uploaded episodes, we now can relive our childhood to completion.

Well....besides the two skipped eps. But they are on official VHS tapes and can be found on youtube.

Some of us have it all 100% on DVD. Hook or by crook

[CyberCubed]

Well these DVDs started in 2004, and it took all the way till 2012 to finish them. Obviously if they released maybe more than 1 set a year people wouldn't have lost interest.

There's also no doubt that many of those "casual fans" just picked up 2-3 DVDs out of nostalgia but never seriously had any plans to complete the collection.

[pannoni1]

When I look at listings of OT DVDs on eBay, while the occassional complete or near-complete set pops up, it's most often a single DVD or maybe two or three, sometimes mixed in with non-TMNT DVDs. Even some DVDs were sent to public libraries. And I can't wait to see what the animator interviews are about, given how the Red Sky era at the time had some pretty neat styles adapting to the darker tone.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well these DVDs started in 2004, and it took all the way till 2012 to finish them. Obviously if they released maybe more than 1 set a year people wouldn't have lost interest.


this is true

[CyberCubed]

Fun fact: The old toon DVDs started when the 4kids series was barely beginning its second season.

And now here we are with Season 10, coming out roughly a month before the Nick cartoon starts in the Fall.


The original cartoon DVDs were released over the entire span the 4kids series was airing up until the Nick show came out. Kinda funny to think we had this happening in the timeframe between two new shows.

[Chaotix12345]

Box art! (http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/16982)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/Chaotix12345/TMNT80s_S10.jpg

Looks interesting, to say the least.

[CyberCubed]

Wow for once those boxart is all new, the Turtles aren't traced over previous stock art from the 4kids series or Imagi movie.

[oldmanwinters]

Well, the box art is... original.

That's all I'll say about it.

Other than the fact that all the Turtles now have baby blue eyes. And here I thought April O'Neil's eye color change was strange in Season 8.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i like the boxart allot

[pannoni1]

Too bad they got the sky color wrong to fool some casual fans (along with no grappling hook on Michelangelo). Actually reminds me a bit of the second intro and some of the live action movie releases and one of the best designs used in this series.

[Jephael]

I can't think of any classic toon artwork where Michaelangelo was weilding a grappling hook instead of nunchucks. Even back in the day the VHS tape covers showed him with his trademark weapon.

[Spitfire]

Not bad. None of the covers have really been that good so far. This ones decent though.

[Chaotix12345]

GUYSGUYSGUYSGUYSGUYSGUYSGUYS!!! Season 10 WILL have the missing episodes! (http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/16989)

On Monday of this week, Lionsgate Entertainment announced that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 10: The Complete Final Season is coming to DVD soon, bringing to a close the home video releases of the original 1987 series. Except that we quickly got feedback from our readers that this title would NOT REALLY close the books on the show, because two episodes from the fifth season had been missing off of that DVD release, and were never provided on any other season set to make up the loss. Fans worried that this would be the last opportunity for Lionsgate to provide those episodes: "Once Upon a Time Machine" and the double-length "Planet of the Turtleoids" special (which was re-run for broadcast in two parts).

We, of course, had notified the studio about this omission in the past, and followed up on it since then...especially following the recent announcement of this final DVD season set! We got our answer today, in the form of a retailer contact informing us that Lionsgate's information to sellers about this title was updated to say that the extras no "Also Includes 2 bonus episodes never before released on DVD!" And if that wasn't enough to convince us, we're grateful to a reader named "Aaron," who forwarded us this letter from the studio he got in response to his own inquiry:
Dear Valued Customer,

Hello Aaron,
Thank you for your patience. We have confirmed that the bonus episodes, Once Upon A Time Machine and Planet of the Turtleoids will be included in the Season 10 release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you,
LionsGate Shop Customer Service

All's well that ends well, then!

Holy CRAP! NOW I'm excited! We'll finally have the whole shebang! Lionsgate, on behalf of this entire fanbase, thank you so much. I can't friggin' WAIT to watch Planet of the Turtleoids in DVD quality! :D

[rufus]

Just saw that and nearly had a heart attack. They must have gotten fed up with all those emails and tapes that had been sent them.

[ZariusTwo]

We've come full circle with the sets, with the first and final seasons coming with bonus episodes

[Jester]

Yea! Complete series here we come!

[LeoNerdo]

Yesssssssss! Thank you Lionsgate! :D:D:D

[Redeemer]

Bad Ass!!!!!!!:D
I am a little shocked at this, I figured they would just skip over the episodes and then come out with a "collector's complete set"

[themaxonline]

YAY! I was going to say, it seemed like every DVD release was so full of negativity from the fans on here and while I understand the desire to have extra features, I was mostly just happy that the episodes were available to be bought and watched back easily in DVD format. Yeah they're not the best quality sometimes and they might never reach blu-ray format, and the box-cover-art isn't the best but at least they were consistent and now the entire series will be released. So many 80s and 90s shows never get that far.

But now I'm even more pleased that the two lost episodes will see a release as well and I hope everyone here can be happy about that. August 14th is a long way away... but after that, I can watch the series from start to finish!

At my house, we have the entire series (up to season 9) uploaded to a portable hard drive so we can watch them on TV without having to rely on the actual DVDs. So I can re-order them as well. I'm hoping that ongoing ordering project gets underway again soon so I can properly reorder the episodes and watch them as they should be watched, (ie. moving Leonardo Is Missing to season 6 and putting the Hokum Hare episodes at the beginning of season 4 rather than in season 5, etc).

[Storm Eagle]

Just saw that and nearly had a heart attack. They must have gotten fed up with all those emails and tapes that had been sent them.
Hey, they brought it on themselves.

[Ravenxl7]

The box art is nice, not great, but nice. It's comforting to know that they're releasing the missing episodes with this set. If for no other reason, it'll at least be nice for the turtles to gain a presence in the DVD section, other than the movie four-packs that is (assuming this reaches retailers around here, I don't remember ever seeing the season nine set at retail...).

[oldmanwinters]

Yea! Complete series here we come!

What?

No downloadable script for "Shredder in Love"?... No Sale!

:trolleye:

[CyberCubed]

Awesome news. Quick someone remind them of the Turtle Tips shorts!

[rufus]

Hey, they brought it on themselves.
That they did. Glad they wised up though to put them out. Now turtles can be one of the few Cartoon series to get an entire release.

[Killer Moth]

It's going to be an interesting mix-and-match DVD (see how the animation has changed throughout the ages with the two out-of-season episodes), but, yes, having Lionsgate correct its omission is very good news. In terms of the DVD box art, I rather like it. Except wouldn't a more fantastic art theme be more appropriate for the season, considering we had a time travel arc, another trip to Dimension X, Leonardo's mutation and so forth? Vs. a rather generic sewer-based one? Then again, it doesn't much matter, as have the DVD covers had any context with the actual seasons they feature? I haven't seen them all, so feel free to correct me, but the closest one I found might be Splinter fighting that one mecha-tentacle in the Season 1 set.

Oh, well, who cares -- better late than never, right?

I am going to get the set, anyway, but I admit, finally having "Planet of the Turtleoids" is a really nice bonus.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yesssssssss! Thank you Lionsgate! :D:D:D

Yessssssssss! for sure :tcool: :tcool: :D

[oldmanwinters]

So at what point will the prices of those elusive "Planet of the Turtloids" VHS tapes start to tank on Amazon and Ebay?

[rufus]

probably soon after the dvd hits.if the sellers are aware of them being on dvd.

[ZariusTwo]

Ugh, for the last time, THOSE EPS HAVE BEEN SOLD ON BOOTLEG DVDS.

[Spitfire]

Because bootleg dvds are better then official releases.

[veemonjosh]

Ugh, for the last time, THOSE EPS HAVE BEEN SOLD ON BOOTLEG DVDS.

So? I'd rather have them on an official release than any sub-par 3rd-party fifth-generation pirated copy.

And now we are getting them on an official release.

[Venom]

Well, the box art is... original.

That's all I'll say about it.

Other than the fact that all the Turtles now have baby blue eyes. And here I thought April O'Neil's eye color change was strange in Season 8.

It's very reminiscent of the TMNT: Ninjas with Attitude shirt at Hot Topic:


http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/TShirts/Graphic//Teenage+Mutant+Ninja+Turtles+Attitude+T-Shirt+2XL-921189.jsp

[Ioz]

Yes! Now, I'll be able to have the whole series on DVD.

[Jephael]

Just read the e-mail about "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine" and I am very pleased to hear those episodes will be on this release!

[jmodlin210]

When will the Complete series of teenage mutant ninja turtles be released on dvd?

[CyberCubed]

Someone remind them of the Turtle Tip shorts! PLEASE that is the last thing that is missing!

[Jester]

Someone remind them of the Turtle Tip shorts! PLEASE that is the last thing that is missing!
So now CC is gonna constantly harp on the Turtle Tips PSAs....fun.

[dragonside]

yooooo sickkkkkkkkk!!! I can retire my German Copy of it (planet of the turteloids and Once upon a Time machine).....YES! :D

Lionsgate finally got their act together. and the box art is not bad, definitely an improvement. Fingers xrossed for Complete Series Set with original VHS art? please? haha.

[soccerstud652]

Which releases contained slipcovers originally?

I know of Season 1, Volume 5, Season 4, Season 5, Season 6, Season 8 and Season 9.

Did Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol.4, Vol. 6, or Season 7 ever have slipcovers?

[Luzmagica]

Im so happy with this news!!!!! Yay!!!! :tgrin::tgrin::tgrin: :thyper: :tlol:

[gobo]

Which releases contained slipcovers originally?

I know of Season 1, Volume 5, Season 4, Season 5, Season 6, Season 8 and Season 9.
I think you meant Season 7, not 6. Other than that, that's all I ever had.

[Storm Eagle]

That they did. Glad they wised up though to put them out. Now turtles can be one of the few Cartoon series to get an entire release.

Well if they're going to do anything, they need to do it right.

[ABrown]

I'm a little confused. It was during the fifth season that I was in fifth grade and stopped watching. Wikipedia says that there was 22 episodes in the fifth season. But I'm pretty sure the dvd set for the fifth season had 18 episodes. So there would be four missing episodes right? However, wikipedia also says that the forth season had 39 episodes. And the dvd set had 40 episodes. So I don't know...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(1987)_episod es#ref_a

[soccerstud652]

I think you meant Season 7, not 6. Other than that, that's all I ever had.

No I mean Season 6. Season 7 had the "slices" which came in huge boxes but I wasn't counting those.

[Stingray69]

well this is awsome news cant wait to get my copy.

[Storm Eagle]

I'm a little confused. It was during the fifth season that I was in fifth grade and stopped watching. Wikipedia says that there was 22 episodes in the fifth season. But I'm pretty sure the DVD set for the fifth season had 18 episodes. So there would be four missing episodes right? However, wikipedia also says that the fourth season had 39 episodes. And the DVD set had 40 episodes. So I don't know...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(1987)_episod es#ref_a

The volume 6 disc (a.k.a. the season 3-volume 4 disc) has an episode that's also on the season 4 set. That episode is "Plan 6 from Outer Space". That's why the fourth season set has 40 episodes. The official TMNT site, however, counts that as a season 4 episode.

The official TMNT site has "The Turtles and the Hare" listed among the fifth season episodes, and that's on the fourth season set, when it should probably be among the episodes in the fifth season set.

[gobo]

No I mean Season 6. Season 7 had the "slices" which came in huge boxes but I wasn't counting those.
Oh. Well, my Season 6 is on the shelf w/o one, but my Complete Season 7 has one. :ohwell:

[CyberCubed]

Could some of the special features be the Turtle Tip shorts?

[Jester]

I hope so...it'll shut you up. :P

[sdp]

I doubt it, but I wish they were all the turtle tips shorts together are almost a full length episode, they include the original VAs and feature brand new animation, they aren't all that preachy counting they are PSAs they are legitimately nostalgic and enjoyable and I never saw them as a kid.

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if Lionsgate is even aware the Turtle Tip shorts exist.

[soccerstud652]

Oh. Well, my Season 6 is on the shelf w/o one, but my Complete Season 7 has one. :ohwell:

Yeah I was considering upgrading to the complete to save shelf space -- but it seems like such a waste of $$$. Maybe I will just get a 4 disc case and consolidate that way.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I wonder if Lionsgate is even aware the Turtle Tip shorts exist.

only one way to find out

[sdp]

I still want a complete series DVD set, the episodes are not only in terrible order as they are but the packaging has been terrible and they crammed too many episodes in discs. I'd double dip without a question if the complete series has nice artwork or is consistent in some way. And yes those turtle tips would make an amazing bonus. Here's hoping with the new movie and series Lionsgate will find a way to cash in.

As for the Japanese OVA, who even owns the rights? Would it be at all possible for some company to get the rights to dub it and release it on DVD?

[gobo]

only one way to find out
I'll go get the voodoo dolls... by gumbo.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'll go get the voodoo dolls... by gumbo.

no no no silly that's not what i meant at all :lol:

[Powder]

Soooo happpyyyyyy~!

[CyberCubed]

I still want a complete series DVD set, the episodes are not only in terrible order as they are but the packaging has been terrible and they crammed too many episodes in discs. I'd double dip without a question if the complete series has nice artwork or is consistent in some way. And yes those turtle tips would make an amazing bonus. Here's hoping with the new movie and series Lionsgate will find a way to cash in.

As for the Japanese OVA, who even owns the rights? Would it be at all possible for some company to get the rights to dub it and release it on DVD?

What terrible order are they in? They skipped two Season 5 episodes and it was obvious the European Vacation episodes would be released later on due to the messed up order they aired in the U.S. originally.

Even Season 10 is being properly released so we don't have to go back to the Season 1 DVD to watch 4 episodes.

[Jester]

Indeed, this is nowhere near 4Kids TMNT levels of out-of-order-ness.

[turkishproverb]

As for the Japanese OVA, who even owns the rights? Would it be at all possible for some company to get the rights to dub it and release it on DVD?
I've been...distant...from the fandom for a couple years now, but as I Recall there is question if it was made legally. So there are whole extra legal holes there.

[Roseangelo]

I've been...distant...from the fandom for a couple years now, but as I Recall there is question if it was made legally. So there are whole extra legal holes there.

The production itself is completely legit. It's the existing DVD that is not. I have no idea who currently holds the rights to those episodes - it could very well be the Japanese production company.

[CyberCubed]

The day the TMNT anime OVA actually gets an official release over here, much less dubbed, will be the day hell freezes over.

I wonder if Nick would even bother to acquire it.

[turkishproverb]

The day the TMNT anime OVA actually gets an official release over here, much less dubbed, will be the day hell freezes over.

I wonder if Nick would even bother to acquire it.

If it's licensing makes it count as part of the Old TV show, I'm not sure they could acquire it. Wolf holds tight.

The production itself is completely legit. It's the existing DVD that is not. I have no idea who currently holds the rights to those episodes - it could very well be the Japanese production company.

Huh. I wasn't even aware there was a DVD of it. I was referring to some debate I saw about the questionability of the contract and who they got the rights from. Then again, it was years upon years ago.

[Jephael]

I wonder if Lionsgate is even aware the Turtle Tip shorts exist.

Maybe they think they already released Turtle Tips, because according to you they can't remember what was released in the past. :trazz:

[gobo]

Good point! :tlol:

[jmodlin210]

When is Lionsgate Entertainment going to release a complete series set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on DVD?

[Peanut]

I don't keep up enough, but has anyone talked about how this is on tv in Canada again? I was just watching tv with mu nephew and flipped through stumbling across the incredible shrinking turtles episode. Feels so surreal.

[Jester]

I remember that we talked about it airing in Teletoon, but no one's mentioned how far it's gone. I've heard there were lots of repeats.

[TheCanadiandrome]

So far on Teletoon, its aired "it came from beneath the sewers"

[jmodlin210]

Ask Lionsgate to include the Turtle Tips in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 10 on DVD!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Ask Lionsgate to include the Turtle Tips in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 10 on DVD!

You can do so if u like, their contact info is somewhere in this thread

[ctt4lfecw]

Thank you Lionsgate!!!! glad I came here tonight

[cammy85]

So far on Teletoon, its aired "it came from beneath the sewers"

Yup!! And the episodes only air on Friday, Saturday (repeat of Friday) and Sunday. "The Mean Machines" airs Friday and Saturday then it's back to Turtle Tracks on Sunday. It won't last long as a lot of people have given up already.

[Shawn_1978]

I got an email from "TvShowsOnDVD and I've heard that "Once Upon a Time Machine" and "Planet of the Turtleoids" will be included on the DVD as bonus episodes.

BUT, I will believe this when I see it, because I don't want to get my hopes up too high, just yet.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I got an email from "TvShowsOnDVD and I've heard that "Once Upon a Time Machine" and "Planet of the Turtleoids" will be included on the DVD as bonus episodes.

BUT, I will believe this when I see it, because I don't want to get my hopes up too high, just yet.

Old news and it was confirmed

Yup!! And the episodes only air on Friday, Saturday (repeat of Friday) and Sunday. "The Mean Machines" airs Friday and Saturday then it's back to Turtle Tracks on Sunday. It won't last long as a lot of people have given up already.

Pretty much all three nights air the same episode, but at least it's slowly progressing along, it's doin better than Power Rangers

[CyberCubed]

If the Turtle Tip shorts are never put on DVD, I hope someone compiles them online for easy viewing. Since they're not real episodes, it shouldn't be illegal.

[Redmage1987]

Without "Cartoon Allstars to the Rescue", this DVD is dead to me...

Seriously though! I can't wait! Ninja Turtles is what I watch as I work out at home, so I look forward to having all the episodes on DVD!!!

[ABrown]

The volume 6 disc (a.k.a. the season 3-volume 4 disc) has an episode that's also on the season 4 set. That episode is "Plan 6 from Outer Space". That's why the fourth season set has 40 episodes. The official TMNT site, however, counts that as a season 4 episode.

Ok. I think I got.

Volume 1 - First 5 episodes
Volume 2 - 13 season two episodes
Volume 3 - First 12 episodes of season three
Volume 4 - 12 episodes
Volume 5 - 12 episodes
Volume 6 - 12 episodes
Michaelangelo/Leo slices - together 13 "European season" episodes
Season 4 dvd set - 39 episodes after episode from "volume 6"
Season 5 set - 18 episodes
Season 6 set - 16 episodes
Don/Ralph slices - together 14 season seven episodes
Season 8 set - 8 episodes
Season 9 set - 8 episodes
Season 10 set - 8 season 10 episodes, plus three missing episodes

GRAND TOTAL - 193 Episodes

[Chaotix12345]

Press release blurb!

Cowabunga! Get ready for Kung Fu Action when Lionsgate Home Entertainment releases the final season of the totally awesome classic TV series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 10: The Complete Final Season for the first time on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand August 14. Join Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo as they battle the evil Lord Dregg in one final battle. A fan-favorite show, the DVD collection features all-new exclusive interviews with the show's artists and 2 BONUS never before released episodes. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 10: The Complete Final Season DVD will be available for the affordable price of $14.98.

SYNOPSIS
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are back in the classic final season that pits turtles from the past and present against the evil Lord Dregg and his minions. Determined to enslave mankind, Dregg will stop at nothing to win, even causing a piece of the sun to crash into Earth. As a consequence, a giant portal soon opens to pull the planet into Dimension X, and even threatens to drain the life energy from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The only way to defeat Dregg, Krang and Shredder is to bring the Turtle's past selves to the present - double the Turtle power! But will they make it in time before Dregg's invasion is complete? Featuring all 8 time-warping episodes with serious Turtle muscle, season 10 is a totally tubular finale!

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
-Exclusive artists interviews
-2 BONUS Episodes
--"Once Upon a Time Machine"
--"Planet of the Turtleoids"
* Subject to change

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 1996
Title Copyright: ©2012 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Based on characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Disc and program © 1990, 1991, 1992 Fred Wolf Films. All Rights Reserved. Based on the TV show produced by Fred Wolf Films. Type: TV on DVD
Genre: Children/Family, Action/Adventure, TV Series, Animated
Rating: Not Rated
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English DVD Format: 4x3Full Screen (1.33:1)
Running Time: 184 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital

Man, does it feel GOOD to see those bonus features in the official press release. Completion at last. :D

[Jester]

Should we be worried about the asterisk?

[Chaotix12345]

I don't think so. A lot of press releases like this have them and the features rarely ever change. (If they do, they usually just add more.)

[Jester]

The features rarely ever change. (If they do, they usually just add more.)
Before Cubed beats it to death: MAYBE WE'LL GET TURTLE TIPS!

[CyberCubed]

I hope they realize Planet of the Turtleoids is a 2-parter....imagine if we only get the first part? :lol:

[Roseangelo]

I hope they realize Planet of the Turtleoids is a 2-parter....imagine if we only get the first part? :lol:

It's technically not a 2-parter. It was originally aired as a single 1-hour special.

[oldmanwinters]

It's technically not a 2-parter. It was originally aired as a single 1-hour special.

To quote April O'Neil, "something tells me this is going to be a looong episode!"

Rose, do you know if (and when) this ever aired as a 2-parter on Saturday mornings? I don't ever recall it happening and I tuned in just about every week.

Should we be worried about the asterisk?
I would (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ5R4YKvyUQ).

[Roseangelo]

Rose, do you know if (and when) this ever aired as a 2-parter on Saturday mornings? I don't ever recall it happening and I tuned in just about every week.

It aired as a prime time special, I think on a Friday night.

[oldmanwinters]

It aired as a prime time special, I think on a Friday night.

That's about what I thought. So it only received that initial single airing?

[Roseangelo]

That's about what I thought. So it only received that initial single airing?

I think it was broken into two parts for later airings.

[CyberCubed]

For what its worth, the episode is on youtube right now and its split into two parts, with the second episode having a new title card "Planet of the Turtleoids Pt. 2."

[MrPliggins]

I don't remember it ever airing again either. I was annoyed that I recorded the wrong channel the night it originally aired (recording Golden Girls instead). I ended up eventually buying the VHS tape.

[gobo]

I saw it on CBS primetime at least twice, and not too close together either. Also, once on USA's Cartoon Express. But, I never saw the "Part Two" title on TV. That was only in foreign countries, I believe.

[Jester]

You may be right:
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[CyberCubed]

I wonder if Lionsgate just has the "movie" version as opposed to the seperate two episodes.

How is it on the VHS tape? Is it two separate episodes there?

[Jester]

I wonder if Lionsgate just has the "movie" version as opposed to the seperate two episodes.

How is it on the VHS tape? Is it two separate episodes there?
The VHS is the 45 minute episode in one piece. I'm sure this will be, too.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i just can't wait to see it again in all it's glory!

[Redmage1987]

Starting tonight I am going to be re-watching all the episodes from Season 1-9 + The 4 Season 10 Episodes on the Season 1 set. I'm thinking of counting up how many times the turtles break their weapons throughout all the episodes, lol. Anyone think of anything else that would be interesting to count up?

[TheCanadiandrome]

the number of 4th Wall breaking jokes?

[CyberCubed]

Starting tonight I am going to be re-watching all the episodes from Season 1-9 + The 4 Season 10 Episodes on the Season 1 set. I'm thinking of counting up how many times the turtles break their weapons throughout all the episodes, lol. Anyone think of anything else that would be interesting to count up?

Why watch the Season 10 eps on the first DVD now?

Just wait till the Season 10 DVD comes out to watch them in order.

[Redmage1987]

the number of 4th Wall breaking jokes?

Alright, good idea. Anything else? I will be posting the counts by season.

Why watch the Season 10 eps on the first DVD now?

Just wait till the Season 10 DVD comes out to watch them in order.

Eh, I figured why wait since I have them now? I may end up waiting though, so I can give a full count for Season 10 at once.

[Jester]

Depending on how long it takes, the season 10 set may be out by the time you reach that season. :P

As for keeping track of things, those are good and easy. I remember making a list (never did finish, maybe with the whole series out I'll actually finish it.) and it took forever, as I'd watch, pause and write down when things happened, like animation goofs and the like.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Alright, good idea. Anything else? I will be posting the counts by season.


how many times Krang curses out Shredder? :lol:

[CyberCubed]

Last time I did a series rewatch, I tried to count how many fight scenes there were in each episode. Some episodes had a lot of fighting, while others had no real fighting at all.

Its actually kinda funny how they did an action cartoon with no fighting in some episodes...

[Jephael]

The classic toon was really more of a comedic take on the old goodguy/badguy shows from the 60s, especially during seasons 3 and 6

[gobo]

Anyone think of anything else that would be interesting to count up?
All the different pizza topings, reused one-liners (like Bebop's "you little creep", Shredder's "tonight, I dine on turtle soup", etc), blatantly reused themes (age reversal, time travel, body-swap, etc), # of times guest characters or vehicles show up, mobsters, mutants, mad scientists, aliens, dimensions...

That's all I've got ATM. I don't expect you to do all of them. Just giving you options. ;)

[zkarlette]

how many times Krang curses out Shredder? :lol:

How many times krang burps?:lol:

[Redmage1987]

Season 1 Countdown

Leo broke his weapon...

None broken.

Raph broke his weapon...

None broken.

Mikey broke his weapon...

Ep. 4 - Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension X:

19:30 Mikey breaks the handle of one of his nunchucks on General Traggs body.

Donatello broke his weapon...

None broken.

Fourth Wall breaking moments...

Ep. 1 - Turtle Tracks:

13:04 Donatello: "No April! It's too dangerous. You wouldn't last 5 minutes in a Ninja Pizza Parlor!" *turns to camera* "I love saying lines like that!"

15:45 April: "You're a bunch of ninjas, and you're in a pizzeria" *turns to camera* "And for that matter, who ever heard of talking turtles?"

Pizza Toppings...

Ep. 1 - Turtle Tracks:

(6:00) Pepperoni & Ice Cream, Jellybeans & Mushrooms, & Anchovies & Peanut Butter.
(16:04) Sashimi Pizza & Whipped Cream Pizza.
(22:12) Banana's & Sausage Pizza.

Ep. 2 - Enter the Shredder:

(2:10) Cornflakes Pizza, Raisen Bran Pizza, and Choco Puffs Pizza.

[CyberCubed]

Is anyone else emailing them about the Turtle Tip shorts?

[gobo]

No. Just you. And, all Lionsgate employees are instructed to ignore you... for some reason.
Season 1 Countdown
Schweet. ^_^

[sdp]

I get that it's "fun" to make fun of CC but how can the fandom not express any interest in trying to get the Turtle Tips shorts out? Most other fandoms would go out out of their way to help out, and it's like this fandom doesn't even care.

[CyberCubed]

My only hope for the Turtle Tip shorts is they're the last special feature.

[LeoNerdo]

It takes a few minutes to watch all or most of them on youtube. If they were included it'd be great, but it won't bother me if they're not. I'm happy to have all of the episodes, and that's all I really wanted to begin with.

[TheCanadiandrome]

How many times krang burps?:lol:

lol! i don't think it's possible to count that high :lol:

[Killer Moth]

How many times krang burps?:lol:

Burping or croaking? Because I often interpreted it to be the latter, myself.

A meter would probably break if one had to measure all the times everyone (mainly, the villains) insulted each other. I don't have all the DVDs, so if anyone would want to take up the cause until I can, I certainly would be appreciative. And besides, no one has lived until he/she heard Shredder utter "mutant moron" for the millionth time?

As for whether Turtleoids will be in a single episode format, vs. its syndication splitting, I'll bet (and hope) on the former. Especially, as we'll have chapter/scene selection to deal with any format issues (which Lionsgate has become decent at with latter TMNT DVD releases). However, if they do the latter, as long as it is uncut, it isn't necessarily the end of the world, either.

[CyberCubed]

I don't have all the DVDs, so if anyone would want to take up the cause until I can,

Why don't you have all the DVDs? You can buy pretty much all of them online right now, and for cheap too.

[Killer Moth]

Why don't you have all the DVDs? You can buy pretty much all of them online right now, and for cheap too.

The polite non-answer would probably be "none of your business," as I frankly don't wish to discuss about my current DVD/money issues. However, I'll still give a decent answer. As I may have said before, any spare DVD money that varies from month-to-month has to go on soon-to-be out-of-print Pokemon DVDs -- because, I, like an idiot, didn't buy them, at the time, as I didn't care for the DVD format, back then -- then focus on the 87 Turtle DVDs. It's a matter of priority, and I don't have to worry about the 87 Turtle DVDs immediately becoming scarce or expensive. (Conversely, someone said on the thread or elsewhere on the forum about one of the 2003 DVDs being really expensive, so.) One thing at a time, okies? Besides, I got the essential-for-me seasons (1-2, 7 and 8 for curiosity's sake, mostly), so that's enough for now.

Fortunately, I should be able to grab up Season 10, when it's out in August. Granted, I'll be pushing myself about it, because of the Turtleoids special, but motivation is motivation. (Because I want my Chrome Dome 1st appearance caps, darn it.)

[rufus]

do you know why the Pokemon dvds are going out of print?

Also the release of the final season dvd of tmnt can not get here fast enough

[Killer Moth]

do you know why the Pokemon dvds are going out of print?

Also the release of the final season dvd of tmnt can not get here fast enough

It depends, as some sets are easier and relatively cheap to get, and some really aren't (especially in mint or really-close-to-mint condition, which is a big deal for me). My best guess -- and take it for what it's worth -- for the out-of-print is time (the last release from the series I want was done 5 years ago) and the fact they haven't been re-released in any form since. Technically, yes, select episodes were released for the 10th anniversary DVDs and the new Elements series, but it isn't the same thing. Viz for whatever reason is being really lazy about a re-release, which really doesn't help matters. Weren't for that, I would wait until one of their new box sets, as done with the first few seasons.

It's a headache, but as seen from the TMNT 87 DVDs, I don't have such concern with that series, not yet. After all that, I'll try to figure on the 2003 series DVDs, but it's probably best to wait further. (I love the series, but 300 bucks to get a DVD? No, thank you.)

[CyberCubed]

It depends, as some sets are easier and relatively cheap to get, and some really aren't (especially in mint or really-close-to-mint condition, which is a big deal for me). My best guess -- and take it for what it's worth -- for the out-of-print is time (the last release from the series I want was done 5 years ago) and the fact they haven't been re-released in any form since. Technically, yes, select episodes were released for the 10th anniversary DVDs and the new Elements series, but it isn't the same thing. Viz for whatever reason is being really lazy about a re-release, which really doesn't help matters. Weren't for that, I would wait until one of their new box sets, as done with the first few seasons.

Are you talking about the Johto DVDs? Those only have 3 eps per disc and are from like 2002 or something.

Kanto and Orange Islands were re-released in nice boxsets only 2-3 years ago I believe. Plus all the newer seasons get regular boxsets ever since Battle Frontier.

[Jephael]

Why don't you have all the DVDs?

The polite non-answer would probably be "none of your business,"

Some people can be so freaking nosey!

[CyberCubed]

Some people can be so freaking nosey!

Oh please, it was just harmless curiosity. I only asked since he seemed so enthused about them.

[Killer Moth]

Are you talking about the Johto DVDs? Those only have 3 eps per disc and are from like 2002 or something.

Kanto and Orange Islands were re-released in nice boxsets only 2-3 years ago I believe. Plus all the newer seasons get regular boxsets ever since Battle Frontier.

Actually, I'm speaking of the Advanced or Hoenn era. But, yeah, those kinds of discs, but they stopped after the first Johto season and everything thereafter was in big (and at the time, pricey) box sets. I'm kicking myself for not getting them, as well. The latter seasons you spoke of, I want to get them, but they are low on my list. Since they are relatively newer, I'm not in a rush to get them, like I am with the Advanced discs.

Everyone's bugged how despite all the HG/SS promotion, Viz didn't pick up the hint with new Johto box sets. That's Viz for you, so. Not unlike Lionsgate with the 87 TMNT sets, as releasing an animated series shouldn't take so long, etc.

Edit: To get into the previous exchange after my last post about 'none of your business,' etc, it's more "when I had the money, I didn't think the DVD fad would last, so I didn't buy much of them. And now I'm wrong and I want them, but I presently don't have the money to buy X or Y. So, I now have to be methodical and wait for opportunity, especially as some of these suckers are rather rare and expensive."* Plus, I don't like to volunteer such things, unless I have to, so there is that. I was trying to find a decent response, between not being indigant but not volunteering too much. Oh, well.

*Like "Mewtwo Returns." Oh, boy, good luck finding that one in mint condition, or finding it at all. Heh.

[CyberCubed]

Actually, I'm speaking of the Advanced or Hoenn era. But, yeah, those kinds of discs, but they stopped after the first Johto season and everything thereafter was in big (and at the time, pricey) box sets. I'm kicking myself for not getting them, as well. The latter seasons you spoke of, I want to get them, but they are low on my list. Since they are relatively newer, I'm not in a rush to get them, like I am with the Advanced discs.

The first Advanced season has a boxset, but the "Advance Challenge" and "Advanced Battle" DVDs were stretched out with only 5 episodes a disc, so yeah they're hard to find.

Good thing is starting from Battle Frontier and through DP, all seasons were released in boxset form. Of course some people don't like the new voice actors for the main cast, but that happened so long ago now that I guess its not worth complaining about anymore.

[Killer Moth]

The first Advanced season has a boxset, but the "Advance Challenge" and "Advanced Battle" DVDs were stretched out with only 5 episodes a disc, so yeah they're hard to find.

Good thing is starting from Battle Frontier and through DP, all seasons were released in boxset form. Of course some people don't like the new voice actors for the main cast, but that happened so long ago now that I guess its not worth complaining about anymore.

Well, most of the Advanced and Adv. Challenge is pretty easy to find, more or less. Advanced Battle is more mixed, as, say, the first one with the Aqua/Magma finale Pt. 1 is quite accessible. And yet, the one with Part 2, oh, God, has that been hard to find, even finding a used copy.

I was going to say this in the previous post but ultimately didn't, but I haven't bothered with the DP stuff, as A) it's newer and B) the post-4Kids dub grates on me. I'm fine with the voices, but it's the translation aspect, especially with Team Rocket that drives me up a wall. 4Kids Team Rocket had their problems, yeah, but I can enjoy an episode without any issues (or little of them). Anytime Jimmy Zoppi Meowth speaks, I want to shoot my ears. While the discs are mainly bought for screencap purposes, I definitely do my share of viewing, so. Can't tune them out forever.

Petty, sure, which is also why I opt for the Advanced seasons. Made me re-appreciate the 4Kids era in terms of scripting, plus wanting the Aqua/Magma episodes. (Plus, good luck finding the Johto stuff, as, oh, that's a challenge.) So, that's why I'm doing all this, and the 87 Turtle discs became a delightful side quest. Since I would have to wait a while for the middle seasons, I thought I best to get the aforementioned seasons while I could. Glad I did, then I got hooked on the show again with the good stuff, and I have to be patient for the rest. Priorities, priorities and priorities.

[Darth Knuckles]

I'm also really excited that the tenth season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will include "Once Upon a Time Machine" and "Planet of the Turtleoids"! I can remember how awesome it seemed that Ninja Turtles was going to be on prime time! It was a big day for me back then and I would have hated if they didn't include that episode as well as "Once Upon a Time Machine". I do wish that the Turtle Tips were also included but at least all of the episodes are on them. Also is there an episode called "Return to the Planet of the Turtleoids" or did I get that mixed up from looking around on the internet so much? :tconfuse:

[Chaotix12345]

Also is there an episode called "Return to the Planet of the Turtleoids" or did I get that mixed up from looking around on the internet so much? :tconfuse:

Yep, in Season 6. More specifically, "Return of the Turtleoid." There was also "Escape from the Planet of the Turtleoids" in Season 7. :)

[Darth Knuckles]

Hey thanks a lot for clearing that up for me Chaotix12345! I've been wondering about that for some time now. I'm still watching season five of the show. Judging from your name you must be a Sonic fan right? Sonic and TMNT are my favorite two things/hobbies/media since I was a kid! Are you into the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog comics?

[Chaotix12345]

Sure am! I own over 150 issues and currently subscribe to both the main comic and Universe. :)

[Darth Knuckles]

Awesome! I also am a double subscriber! This is cool. In case of spoilers I'm still only on Sonic the Hedgehog #221 and Sonic Universe #24. Life keeps me busy. :tsad: I've been lucky and only need six of the older Sonic the Hedgehog comics. You don't also happen to collect high end statues do you?

[ZariusTwo]

Fleetway's Sonic The Comic was always better:)

[CyberCubed]

Its funny how the best case scenario for the Season 10 DVD actually happened.

Some people thought they were only going to include 4 Season 10 eps because the other 4 were on the Season 1 DVD (along with the skipped eps), while others thought we were just going to get all of Season 10 but nothing else.

But to get ALL of Season 10 AND the 2 skipped episodes was the best case scenario.

Its actually quite shocking. We got exactly what we wanted.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Its funny how the best case scenario for the Season 10 DVD actually happened.

Some people thought they were only going to include 4 Season 10 eps because the other 4 were on the Season 1 DVD (along with the skipped eps), while others thought we were just going to get all of Season 10 but nothing else.

But to get ALL of Season 10 AND the 2 skipped episodes was the best case scenario.

Its actually quite shocking. We got exactly what we wanted.

Yay us!! :D

[masterturk]

Fleetway's Sonic The Comic was always better:)

Too right :D

[Chaotix12345]

You can now pre-order Season 10 on Amazon for just a little over $10! (http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Season/dp/B0087AOYCU/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_3)

You don't also happen to collect high end statues do you?

Nope, 'fraid not. My money is already occupied with purchasing smaller, more articulated hedgehog, turtle, and spandex hero replicas. :lol:

[prophecy718]

thanks for the link

[Stingray69]

anyone every pre-order from amazon before?

[LeoNerdo]

anyone every pre-order from amazon before?

I do quite often. Though they're gonna start charging us Texans tax in a few months, idk if that'll affect how much I buy from there after that.

[Stingray69]

Do they charge you right away or only after a item ships?

[gobo]

Only after it ships.

[Redmage1987]

It's available for Pre-Order on Amazon now for anyone who wants to do so.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Season/dp/B0087AOYCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338704750&sr=8-2

[Stingray69]

Only after it ships.

Well then unless it turns out you get a extra for pre-ordering I won't be doing it.

[prophecy718]

It's available for Pre-Order on Amazon now for anyone who wants to do so.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Season/dp/B0087AOYCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338704750&sr=8-2


yeah...it was posted already on the same page lol......

[Xaryen]

Box art! (http://tvshowsondvd.com/n/16982)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/Chaotix12345/TMNT80s_S10.jpg

This is awesome! I'd been wondering when season 10 would be released! That said- I have to catch up and get seasons 6-9!!

Does anyone think there'll be a Complete Series set? I'm kinda tempted to hold off on completing my collection and wait and see. If that's the case I'll gladly sell my seasons 1-5 and get the Series set!

[CyberCubed]

They probably aren't going to release a complete series set anytime soon if ever.

Might as well buy the DVDs rather than waiting for something that may not even happen.

[Darth Knuckles]

Nope, 'fraid not. My money is already occupied with purchasing smaller, more articulated hedgehog, turtle, and spandex hero replicas. :lol:

Oh okay I thought you might be someone I knew from another website.

Back on topic I am really excited about the two missing episodes being included. I was bummed that Turtle Tips was left off but like others on this forum I e-mailed Lionsgate about that issue just to give my two cents about it. Still overall really happy though.

[Stingray69]

Oh okay I thought you might be someone I knew from another website.

Back on topic I am really excited about the two missing episodes being included. I was bummed that Turtle Tips was left off but like others on this forum I e-mailed Lionsgate about that issue just to give my two cents about it. Still overall really happy though.

Do they even own the rights to the tips though?

[Jester]

Do they even own the rights to the tips though?
Don't see why not. They were still produced by FW, right?

[CyberCubed]

The special features said "subject to change," which means there might be still time to add the Turtle Tips before the DVDs go into mass production.

PLEASE e-mail them nicely and remind them of the Turtle Tip shorts.

[Toby Barrett]

They probably aren't going to release a complete series set anytime soon if ever.

Might as well buy the DVDs rather than waiting for something that may not even happen.

I don't like the series enough to spend my money on a mismatched group of dvds sets.

[oldmanwinters]

Do they even own the rights to the tips though?

Oddly enough, Lionsgate has never forced YouTube's hand to pull down all those Tips videos... as far as I know.

[CyberCubed]

I don't like the series enough to spend my money on a mismatched group of dvds sets.

Series is fun. And the DVDs are hardly "mismatched."

The only problem was 2 skipped episodes. The Euro eps on the Season 7 set. That's it really.