FW 87 TMNT complete series dvd in turtle van box.

[rufus]

Complete series in Turtle Van packaging.
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Complete-Classic-Series-Collection/17417
Those who wanted a Turtle Van set have been granted their wish. Odd looking with out the guns.

[gobo]

:teek: GTFO...

[Jester]

And just when I bought each DVD as they came out...

[cammy85]

I wonder if the $29.99 price tag is for real?? :D I'm guessing it could be since the first six volumes weren't through Lionsgate.

Edit: they're not. The price is $99.98.

[rufus]

Should have done this in the first place.

[jmodlin210]

all the episodes needs to be in order along with the missing episodes of once upon a time machine and planet of the turtleoids to be in season 5 for the complete series set.

JONNY

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if it's the same discs or if these have Planet of the Turtleoids in order and such.

I won't lie, if this has the Turtle Tip shorts I'd buy it.

[Jester]

all the episodes needs to be in order along with the missing episodes of once upon a time machine and planet of the turtleoids to be in season 5 for the complete series set.

JONNY
Sadly it won't be, because the 23 discs seem to be the same, just repackaged.

[gobo]

Too bad we live in the real world.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

And just when I bought each DVD as they came out...

HI!

I know I literally just got Ten in the mail! *face palm* Oh well I have doubles of a lot of things anyways

[LeoNerdo]

That actually looks pretty cool, pretty much what I had in mind. The discs are just gonna be sitting in it stacked on top of each other like that though? Yuck. I might get this just for the collect-ability.
Don't count on getting additional content/features as you will most assuredly be disappointed.

[Dragonpiece]

I was all up for this when it had the price tag of 30$...

[gobo]

Well, damn. They actually have all the discs relabeled. Maybe they did go the extra inch of rearranging the couple eps they had out of order.

[Ninjinister]

I was all up for this when it had the price tag of 30$...

Hundred still isn't terrible.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

That actually looks pretty cool, pretty much what I had in mind. The discs are just gonna be sitting in it stacked on top of each other like that though? Yuck. I might get this just for the collect-ability.
Don't count on getting additional content/features as you will most assuredly be disappointed.

The stacking idea makes me laugh because the inherent box shape gives them a chance for very thin dvd cases to slide in and out.

I don't see it on amazon yet but the price could be effected when it does

[LincolnHawk]

all the episodes needs to be in order along with the missing episodes of once upon a time machine and planet of the turtleoids to be in season 5 for the complete series set.

JONNY

who is Jonny?

[Powder]

I'll definitely get this, though I might wait for it to be cheaper.

[LincolnHawk]

I'll definitely get this, though I might wait for it to be cheaper.

me too.....

[Heather Breckel]

That's awesome! I'm kind of glad I own the regular DVDs though, as I have no idea where I would put this.

[Dragonpiece]

Hopefully after this, Lionsgate will begin season sets of the 2003 series...

[gobo]

I have no idea where I would put this.
In the garage. Duh.

[sdp]

The price is really good, less than a dollar per episode. I only own S1-4, and I paid more than $100 for those if I add them up. I was going to pick up S5-10 soon if nothing was announced but now that this is I'll get this instead, it'll actually even be a similar price than getting S6-10 individually. I hate weird packages for DVDs with the exception of stuff I really love and for TMNT I do actually like having a turtles van set, for other stuff I wouldn't care.


Now I'm guessing it's just the same discs repackaged but I hope that at the very least, they're in the correct order and the episodes are spaced out a little bit better, the early seasons suffered a lot with 13/12 episodes per disc, that's way too many and the quality suffered, instead of having repeated episodes have them spaced out or add one extra disc. Also if it had new bonus content like the Turtle TIps I'd be pretty damn happy and excited but I doubt they're doing anything but the minimum, plus if it had more features they'd have announced it already, oh well.

I guess it was too much to ask for OT accurate art, oh well the weird 2k3/2007 turtles OT hybrids are kind of neat in a what where they thinking but for a "collectors" set they really should've had the real artwork... Having discs in the form of pizzas/manhole covers is a rather basic but awesome thing they could've done as well.


So the new show is basically the reason for this and TNM DVD's, I'd kill if a company did something like this for 2k3 but since it's Nick who has it, we'll just have to hope Shout! can license the 2k3 series, if TNM sells well they'll definitely try to. When did Nick buy the turtles? Shout mentioned it took them all this time to get the license for Power Rangers and that they tried as soon as the sale happened, so maybe they're still trying.

[veemonjosh]

who is Jonny?

JModlin210's first name is Jonny. He's signing his post.

(I only know this because he seems to end up on all the same message boards as me.)

[LeoNerdo]

This is the exact same disc count as the individual releases correct? I wish they would stretch it to ~25 discs to relieve the compression issues on the earliest releases. That way you could legitimately have no more than 8 episodes to a disc.

[sdp]

Well they're just cashing in on the new show, they have printed discs of the previous ten seasons they haven't sold out of and make it into a "complete series" and sell it to a few suckers who didn't buy the single releases and cash-in on the new show hype.

Good news is by the time the new movie comes out maybe Lionsgate will release a new complete series set, after all I don't see Nick buying the show anytime and they'll try to keep cashing in, we can still maybe get a better complete series down the road just not anytime soon. So yeah we'll very likely have the same discs just with different disc art, if that.

I'm still being hopeful but I realize the chances are next to none of it having the episodes better spaced out or something awesome like the turtle tips. Such a shame that's original animation with the original voice actors and some of them are pretty cool too, the length of all of them is pretty much the length of one episode so it's like one missing episode of the show when they're all put together.

[pannoni1]

I like how it says over 3 hours of bonus features. We don't even have 45 minutes of bonus features from the first releases, so that gives us plenty of room for others, including the Turtle Tips (10 minutes), every Playmates commercial (20 minutes), and around 2 hours of new interview footage. Looks like they're seriously trying to bring Turtles back to the mainstream in full force! And $99.98 is not a bad price since on eBay I've seen complete sets (through Season 9) sell in the $110-$150 range. With this collection perhaps, the OT collection will be complete, and finally there can be something to look forward to. Don't expect the price to come down too much though (maybe $80 if we're lucky), but I might just sell my OT DVD collection on eBay ASAP so I can get my hands on this set, than rebuy the OT DVDs individually at a lower price since this could eventually push the price down of the original DVD set. I'm very shocked that the idea of a Turtle Van complete set came so fast; it shows that the folks at Lionsgate must read this board, especially the wake of adding the bonus episodes on the Season 10 DVD.

[sdp]

I like how it says over 3 hours of bonus features. We don't even have 45 minutes of bonus features from the first releases, so that gives us plenty of room for others, including the Turtle Tips (10 minutes), every Playmates commercial (20 minutes), and around 2 hours of new interview footage.

I doubt there is new features probably just an estimate.
BTW The turtle tips together are nearly 20 minutes if not more that I don't know more.

[LeoNerdo]

Odds are Planet of the Turtleoids & Once Upon a Time Machine are being counted as "bonus features" like they are on the season 10 dvd.

[Storm Eagle]

Well, damn. They actually have all the discs relabeled. Maybe they did go the extra inch of rearranging the couple eps they had out of order.

I'm kind of hoping for that. They might still have time. Besides, if what I read before is correct, "Once Upon a Time Machine" and "Planet of the Turtletoids" weren't on the season 5 set because they didn't have those episodes ready yet. It's probably bull, but whatever. They've got all the episodes on DVD now, so there's no excuse. Even though I own all ten season sets, I'm a little tempted to get this, but it probably won't be worth it unless all the episodes are arranged in the proper order. Is there any way we could get in touch with them and suggest that?

This is the exact same disc count as the individual releases correct? I wish they would stretch it to ~25 discs to relieve the compression issues on the earliest releases. That way you could legitimately have no more than 8 episodes to a disc.

It is the same disc count as the individual releases put together, yes.

By the way, in the pictures in that link, I'm seeing something with the complete season 7 artwork on it, and it says "The Complete Classic Series Collection". I'm wondering if that's a booklet. If it is, I'd probably get the set just for that, whether the episodes are rearranged in the proper order or not.

[gobo]

JModlin210's first name is Jonny. He's signing his post.

(I only know this because he seems to end up on all the same message boards as me.)
I wouldn't want people knowing that, if I were you.
Odds are Planet of the Turtleoids & Once Upon a Time Machine are being counted as "bonus features" like they are on the season 10 dvd.
Good point. :tsad:

[Scud]

Wow:teek: this is awesome.
I'm happy I only pulled the trigger on buying the first season. This is going to look so great on my shelf.
The only thing I'm concerned about is how discs are arranged. They look close together standing up, potential for more scratches.

~S~

[sdp]

Yeah there seems to be a booklet, hopefully it's neat like the Power Rangers one.

They also probably consider the S1 bonus episodes of S10 as bonus features if it's the same disc as S1 and they'll include that repeated episode from S3/S4...I wish they would do more than the bare minimum, if we contacted them maybe.

[Jester]

Odds are Planet of the Turtleoids & Once Upon a Time Machine are being counted as "bonus features" like they are on the season 10 dvd.Not just that, but the 4 episodes from season 10 on the season 1 set would count.

So how do you guys feel about quadruple dipping on those episodes and Plan 6 from Outer Space? (since if these disks are the same as the original releases, you'll then have those 5 episodes 4 times over...)


EDIT: Dang...not alone in my brilliant analysis.

[Storm Eagle]

I also noticed from looking at the picture of the case with the DVDs revealed from the top, going from front to back, that four in a row have the same color and picture, five in a row have the same color and picture, three in a row have the same color and picture, two in a row have the same color and picture, and four in a row have the same color and picture. Respectively, that's the disc count of the sets for seasons 3 (although not really a season set), 4, 5, 6, and 7. The rest are from season sets 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10, which just had one disc. So they probably won't be rearranging the episodes in the proper order for this set. I said I might double dip for this if this includes a booklet like I think I see in that picture, but if I do, at least I won't have to fumble with the season 5 packaging anymore to get discs out.

[The Moose]

This is incredible news! I am so happy to see this as a reality. I think the Turtle Van looks great and will be ready to purchase it the day it comes out. Additionally, I feel that buying a special plastic molded Turtle Van containing the entire series on 23 DVDs for $100 is a really fair price. No doubt this set will hold a very special place in my DVD collection.

[jmodlin210]

I don't want the discs to get scratched inside the packaging for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Series Box Set Van Gift with all 23 dvd's. I want all the episodes to be remastered, in correct order, spaced out, more new bonus features.

[Jephael]

You know what's funny is some of us were talking about this in other threads months ago and now it's actually happening. Kinda ironic, huh? Sadly I probably won't be buying this since I've already got all the seperate releases.

[VaughnMichael]

Going to have to pass on this.

[sdp]

Looking at the pictures yeah it definitely going to be just a re-release of the old discs, I kind of expected this but held a little bit of hope that I may be wrong but it's the same discs with different artwork. Hate that even with this it's the bare minimum, I mean at least put accurate artwork. The turtles driving the van actually look the most like the turtles and even then it looks like some unlicensed art of them for a bootleg or non-licensed item from back in the day.

Oh well I'll still be getting it, was there anything interesting in the S5-10 packaging that I'll be missing out? I know S6 was in a pizza box which seemed neat and that S7 had mini figures of the original toys. I'd actually really want to get a hold of those.

[X]

I wouldn't mind double-dipping on the original series, but I do have concerns that would keep me from buying this.

First and most important, they have to put the episodes in the correct order. The so called "bonus episodes" on season 10 need to be in the correct spot.

Another thing I would like to see, is the "unaired episodes" from the season 1 DVD placed in their correct spots. If they were a part of season 10, take them off of the season 1 DVD in this release and put them with the season 10 DVD.

I am going to keep my eyes on any news for this set. If it's confirmed to be nothing more than changed disc art in a plastic van, I will save 100 bucks to put toward the Wii U system and games or Skylanders Giants.

If the episodes are placed in the correct order, instead of being thrown onto various discs, I won't hesistate to put another hundred bucks in Lionsgate's coffers.

The ball's in your court, Lionsgate, and I know you see this. Do you want my Franklin? You know what to do.

[CyberCubed]

It would be idiotic if they didn't at least put "Once upon a time machine," and "Planet of the Turtleoids" where they belong.

Also leaving the 4 different Season 10 eps as "bonus eps" on the first DVD would also be worth a laugh.

[sdp]

It's not like they're doing it on purpose, they already have the discs printed so they just relabel them and sell them as a complete series set. Basically it's Lionsgate's way of getting rid of their TMNT DVD stock and selling a new product in time for the new show.

Counting they probably won't sell the show and they'll want to cash-in on the turtles again with the new movie or whenever that's when we'll see a better DVD release from them. But that may be years down the road. I'll still be getting it since it'll be roughly the same price as getting the DVD's I'm missing, also it's a good deal for those who don't have any of the releases, if the MSRP is 99 bucks it should be a lot cheaper in the future and places like amazon.

[CyberCubed]

I know that, but its still odd and lame.

I also find this casing odd, won't the DVDs all get scratches just lined up like that? The van is just plastic after all.

[Jester]

Part of me wonders how well this will sell, considering it really is just a repackaging of the 23 existing discs.

[Storm Eagle]

Looking at the pictures yeah it definitely going to be just a re-release of the old discs, I kind of expected this but held a little bit of hope that I may be wrong but it's the same discs with different artwork. Hate that even with this it's the bare minimum, I mean at least put accurate artwork. The turtles driving the van actually look the most like the turtles and even then it looks like some unlicensed art of them for a bootleg or non-licensed item from back in the day.

Oh well I'll still be getting it, was there anything interesting in the S5-10 packaging that I'll be missing out? I know S6 was in a pizza box which seemed neat and that S7 had mini figures of the original toys. I'd actually really want to get a hold of those.

Season 5 was the one with the pizza box packaging. The season 6 cover art was comic book-type artwork.

[ssjup81]

No thanks. I don't want this set, despite the fact I would like to have the collection all in one set. I want the eps in order, I want legit bonus features, I want interviews, etc. Pretty much most of what you all said, but if they're just putting the old DVD releases in this collection, then there's no real point, imo.

[sdp]

Just a month ago we were getting the opposite reactions and getting flamed if we mentioned how crappy the Lionsgate releases were and now here it's the opposite. Maybe it's because of feeling ripped off but I'm glad people are finally expressing the terrible releases lionsgate has done.

[oldmanwinters]

Heh, I had no idea they were actually releasing this cash-cow. I just thought ya'll were continuing to speculate and dream about what a complete series pack might look like.

My sincere blessings to those of you who actually buy this.

EDIT:
Now, if they had kept the retail price at the initially reported amount, I might actually have been willing to double-dip.

EDIT x2:
The more I look at that promo image, the more I am convinced that it is the single crappiest looking "Complete Series" set that I've ever seen.

[Spitfire]

I'm buying one! I'll keep it displayed and not open it unless one of my other disks breaks.

[Samhain]

This will be mine! Seriously, this looks fuggin' awesome. SO excited!

[Leo656]

Neat, obviously long overdue and it'll be a sort-of lazy re-release in a new case, but I'll get it. If anything, just to show them that this is a little more like it. My words are eaten, I literally just said it'd be years before they did this.

I think it will sell alright, simply based on the fact it's cheap compared to stuff like the G.I. Jor set and it's the entire series in one place. Lots of people who would have bought into the single-DVD releases passed because they were confused/overwhelmed by how it came out. I think the simplicity/convenience will be a big selling point.

[ZariusTwo]

I store my TMNT DVD collection in the Playmates Turtle Van. Think big.:P

[Allio]

still debating whether or not to get this set or continue to go for the single releases

If I get this, I might feel like I need to get one of the collections of the Turtle's movies on, and not only hope if the TMNT'03 series to come out. but also hope there is an ultimate collection at the end to match the others, and not only that, hope at the end of nick's show there will be an ending collection (well I could go with season sets if they come out

Though I could get the individual sets (I have 1 and 2 now), as it would go with my already dvds of the movies, and hope for the season sets of the 03 and 12 show to come out.

(it's kind of my dream collection thing I'm wanting to do)


well I have a long while to figure that out... so I'm not worried about it

[Ioz]

I figured they'd do a turtle van if they ever did a release like this. If I can get this on sale someday for a really good price, I might double dip. I'm worried that the packaging might lead to scratched discs, though. I'll have to look over the reviews when it comes out.

[gobo]

Do you want my Franklin?
Trading one cartoon turtle for several hardly seems fair. :shifty:

[Gyt Kaliba]

Considering I don't actually have any of the OT DVDs yet (Wal-mart apparently decided I didn't need that first volume after all...), so this is right up my alley. It'll be a hell of a lot cheaper and easier than getting all the individual releases. :D

[Bob]

I'll be buying this, as finding individual sets for me is very hard.

[CyberCubed]

It's great that the people who missed the DVDs stretched out from frickin 2004 can get the whole series.

I still say if Lionsgate didn't properly put the skipped eps in their proper place it is retarded. I'd also laugh if the first Season 4 ep is there twice.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Even though I have seasons 1-5 and 8, I will be getting this. Probably about the same price as finishing my set I suppose

[MST3KFan]

Ugh. :roll:

Of course they do this after I've bought more than half of the DVDs.

I'm just missing Volume 4 and Seasons 5, 6, 8, and 9... I don't think I'll jump on this box set unless I hear they've changed the DVDs so that they match up correctly and all that.

Now if they do this for the 2003 series...

[Donatello19]

I might have to get this since i never bought any of the single DVDs. around 100 dollars is a pretty good price for 23 discs

[GodzFire]

I don't want the discs to get scratched inside the packaging for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Series Box Set Van Gift with all 23 dvd's. I want all the episodes to be remastered, in correct order, spaced out, more new bonus features.

I do too but as long as it's Lionsgate releasing it, all we'll get is the same VHS-quality misordered rushjobs they've already done.

Just a month ago we were getting the opposite reactions and getting flamed if we mentioned how crappy the Lionsgate releases were and now here it's the opposite. Maybe it's because of feeling ripped off but I'm glad people are finally expressing the terrible releases lionsgate has done.

1000000x except I've felt that way all along

[GodzFire]

What are the contact numbers/e-mails we have for Lionsgate again? I feel at least strong enough to contact them and ask if they plan to correct the things mentioned above like:

- S10 episodes in S1 pack
- S4 episode duplicate
- Re-arranging the list so the forgotten episodes are put in proper order

I'd also like to know who got in touch with Lionsgate before the original S1 release came out and convinced them NOT to put out that POS miniseries version of it and instead a proper full season release? We should get them involved as well.

[gobo]

I'd also like to know who got in touch with Lionsgate before the original S1 release came out and convinced them NOT to put out that POS miniseries version of it and instead a proper full season release?
It was Artisan back then, but I talked to them about their plans, posted it to ToonZone, then I heard David Wise brought the thunder down on them for it. Lionsgate is a little less willing to open a dialogue with anyone. You just have to have faith that their 'suggestions box' isn't just for show.

[jmodlin210]

I want Lionsgate to put the discs for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Series inside CD Envelope sleeves to prevent discs being scratched up, no bonus season 10 episodes in season 1, want planet of the turtleoids, once upon a time machine in season 5 of teenage mutant ninja turtles along with all the episodes in proper order, no season 4 episode duplicate, more bonus features.

[jmodlin210]

I also want Lionsgate to put the complete series of Teenage mutant Ninja turtles in a bookcase set and standard dvd box set.

[TheCanadiandrome]

And just when I bought each DVD as they came out...

I know eh?! But I wonder if I may just buy this..

[Storm Eagle]

I also want Lionsgate to put the complete series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a bookcase set and standard DVD box set.

What exactly would each look like? They sound like they could be the same thing to me.

[TMNT_Guy]

I'm so happy I stopped geting the DVDs when they started releasing the season sets. Definitely a purchase for me!

[CyberCubed]

Maybe the added running time might be toy commercials and the Turtle Tip shorts?

There is still a chance for Turtle Tips on DVD! I am e-mailing them righ now.

[SS_Turtle]

Glad I stopped buying these at volume 5, can't wait to get this.

[sdp]

Maybe the added running time might be toy commercials and the Turtle Tip shorts?

There is still a chance for Turtle Tips on DVD! I am e-mailing them righ now.

Not unless they add an extra DVD since it's clearly just re-skinned versions of the old DVD's, so we'll be getting the same releases. They can't just add the extra shorts unless they make new DVD's which is what we'd all like them to do for quality and order of the episodes sake.

[zkarlette]

I'm soo getting this.:D What a cool packaging.

[bloodstainedwings]

I still need to finish collecting the original releases, I still need.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season Four
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season Seven
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season Ten

Oh And This

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Next Mutation

[CyberCubed]

I can't believe so many people haven't been collecting the DVDs along the way. I half expected the posts here to be with people saying, "But I just bought all the single releases!"

Honestly I am not sure I would even go for this Turtle Van set if I didn't have the whole collection already.

[nelodiavolo]

Seeing as I don't own any of the original dvd sets, I definitely will be picking this up. Not too worried about season order or extras, I just want to watch the shows I missed out years ago.

Can't wait.

[Jester]

Seeing as I don't own any of the original dvd sets, I definitely will be picking this up. Not too worried about season order or extras, I just want to watch the shows I missed out years ago.

Can't wait.
I can't believe you haven't bought them from the beginning. Gah, what kind of fan are you?

[/sarcasm]

[nelodiavolo]

I can't believe you haven't bought them from the beginning. Gah, what kind of fan are you?

[/sarcasm]

LOL, I know. I have dishonored master splinter. :cry:

I was pretty close to buying a lot set from ebay and or Amazon, but I just happened to stumble upon this thread today.

[Jester]

I'd say you may be saving yourself some cash, but I'm not sure how much the original releases all sell for now.

[DonatelloFan]

I just learned about this yesterday, since I don't come to this section at all. I stopped buying the seasons after 7, then sold all the dvd's I had at that point, so now I have none. I planned on trying to get them all again, but THIS is what I'm getting now. No doubt about it. This is simply awesome. Can't wait to get it.

[CyberCubed]

I can't believe so many lovers of the OT didn't snatch up each DVD as they came out. So you guys probably haven't watched through the show in ages, have you?

Wow. Not only did I rewatch each of my DVDs multiple times, but I now try to rewatch the entire series about once every 2 years or so.

[Scud]

I can't believe so many lovers of the OT didn't snatch up each DVD as they came out. So you guys probably haven't watched through the show in ages, have you?


Can't speak for others, but for me it has to do with price. Take Season 3 for instance, since it was split into volumes, I was waiting for the possibility that it would be released into an entire Season collection for cheaper. Like some other TV Show DVDs have done in the past.

And I have been watching through many of the shows on YouTube.

~S~

[Gyt Kaliba]

I could never find the old releases in store sadly, is why I haven't nabbed them. Recently, I tried to special order Volume 1 from Wal-Mart.com, but ended up having to get a refund when they were horribly incapable of - you know, actually SENDING it to me (guess they couldn't be bothered with such a cheap order...).

This set, not only will save me money in the long run, but if they make it available online as well, they'll be more likely to actually send to me. I would hope.

[CyberCubed]

I could never find the old releases in store sadly, is why I haven't nabbed them. Recently, I tried to special order Volume 1 from Wal-Mart.com, but ended up having to get a refund when they were horribly incapable of - you know, actually SENDING it to me (guess they couldn't be bothered with such a cheap order...).

This set, not only will save me money in the long run, but if they make it available online as well, they'll be more likely to actually send to me. I would hope.

I ordered virtually all the DVDS online from amazon.com when they came out. I think I only ever bought Season 1 in the store...back then I didn't even know the OT was coming out on DVD so I was so excited.

Remember these DVDs started in 2004...for those of us collecting along the way, it took us 8 years to complete our collection.

[Genesis]

Welp, I sure am glad that I never started collecting the individual season sets.

[prophecy718]

i've actually been buying the releases since 2005. So as each volume/season came out-- i bought it.

Even tho i have the entire series on dvd already, I might buy this set for collection purposes.

[Storm Eagle]

I ordered virtually all the DVDS online from amazon.com when they came out. I think I only ever bought Season 1 in the store...back then I didn't even know the OT was coming out on DVD so I was so excited.

Remember these DVDs started in 2004...for those of us collecting along the way, it took us 8 years to complete our collection.

I bought them all as they came out myself, but the only ones I bought in stores were volume 6 (last few episodes of season 3) and season 10. I usually buy DVD sets online since they tend to be cheaper that way, but I found the aforementioned to to actually be cheaper in the stores.

I got season 8 before I got season 7 though, because when season 7 first came out, it was split into four volumes. I think I just wasn't ready to get them, but once I found out that season 7 would be released as a whole, I waited until DeepDiscount was having their second 25% off sale of the year to snatch it up.



Even tho I have the entire series on DVD already, I might buy this set for collection purposes.

Me too, especially since I'm thinking it comes with a booklet. I might sell my individual copies but in a way I don't really want to. I kind of like the cover art for the season 6 set.

[CyberCubed]

The only way I can justify a double dip is if:

a) Somehow the Turtle Tip shorts are included

b) Planet of the Turtleoids and Once Upon a Time Machine are put back in their proper order

c) The episodes are of higher quality than the past DVDs


Knowing that all 3 of these are very unlikely...I just can't justify it. The DVDs will also get all scratched sitting in a plastic toy.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I have to have this. PLEASE is it coming out in REGION 2???

[Leo656]

I do feel kinda stupid since I have the entire series already but I didn't think they'd bother with this, and I've double-dipped for less worthy causes. If anything, I'll buy it in the hopes they'll get the message that stuff like this was what they needed to do years ago.

'Cubed, I like ya, bro, I do, but the Turtle Tips shorts? Ain't happenin'. Kreskin and Nostradamus BOTH looked into the future and replied, "Nobody working on the DVD sets gives a damn about some pre/post-commercial bumpers from a cartoon from 20 years ago". I'm sure many of them have been scrapped, erased, deleted, and just plain don't exist anymore, unless the company was to solicit some fan to send in their old VHS tapes of eps taped from Saturday morning, and they're not going to. It's just not happenin' bro.

I like you, and I want you to have a happy life. But this obsession with Turtle Tips is a one-way ticket to disappointment. Be glad they gave enough of a sh*t to give us what they did. I wasn't counting on even that.

[DonatelloFan]

The dvd's are the same that came with all the other seasons. It's just repackaged. I'm pretty sure they didn't just put the dvd's in a plastic toy, I'm sure they're held by something sturdy. And this isn't new. What about 'Friends', 'Seinfeld', 'King of Queens', 'Everybody Loves Raymond', and countless other series. I remember feeling pissed about Friends when I realized the series set looked better. And I still want the Seinfeld box set. It happens.

I may wait until the end of 'The Walking Dead' and 'Breaking Bad' until I buy the collections, because I'm almost certain they're going to come out with a series box set.

[Jephael]

'Cubed, I like you, and I want you to have a happy life. But this obsession with Turtle Tips is a one-way ticket to disappointment.

It's not just Turtle Tips he's obsessed with. :trolleye:

[gobo]

The dvd's are the same that came with all the other seasons. It's just repackaged.
What makes you present this likely scenario as fact? O_o

[tmntpower1988]

And just when I bought each DVD as they came out...

Yes I got all 10 Seasons on DVD already. If I knew this was going to happen I would have waited until the turtle van box came out. :o

[DrSpengler]

I actually oreered season 10 about a day or two before they announced this box set.

Not that it would have mattered, as I've been getting each release since they started in 2004. I like the series well-enough, but not enough to double dip for what's essentially the exact same product but in a new package.

"Talking Malibu Stacy with NEW HAT" indeed.


As for Turtle Tips? Meh. I'd have liked em, but there's always you tube for such minutea. I'm just relieved they conceded to including the skipped episodes on the last release so I actually have *all* the episodes. If Lions Gate had REALLY wanted to be a bunch of d-bags, they'd have saved the 3 skipped episodes for the Turtle Van set and FORCED people to double dip.

Let's just be grateful they didn't think of that.

[Brandon]

For people worried about the housing just get DVD cases and put them in it :lol:

I am getting it because it's cheaper and i already have a stack of dvd cases (that house up to 5 dvds in each) and high res printed covers. The van is nice to have as a collectable i suppose but it's too cheap looking to want on my shelves and yeah the housing of the DVDs concerns me. Over time it looks like they would get scratched but again DVD cases are cheap and so is kinkos.

[oldmanwinters]

I have to admit, I am curious to know what this thing is:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNTclassicDVDmystery.jpg

My guess it either bonus disc (super unlikely given the original press release) or (more likely) an episode listing. I think an episode list would almost be a necessity considering that most of the previous listings we go were on the back of the old DVD cases.

[ToTheNines]

I want a CD of the back ground music... Now.

I'd pay $200 if it came with that.

[Storm Eagle]

What makes you present this likely scenario as fact? O_o

Well this is something I posted somewhere else, explaining why this might be the existing discs repackaged and "re-skinned" like DonatelloFan thinks. Also, refer to this picture:
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics/news3/TMNT1987_Complete_bty2.jpg

I observed the way the discs were placed in the set, and how some of them have the same kind of artwork. Going from front to back, it's like this:
- The first disc is green (first season/volume)
- The second disc is orange (second season/volume)
- The third through sixth discs are light green (four discs made up the third season in individual volumes)
- The seventh through eleventh discs are red (season 4 was a five-disc set)
- The twelfth through fourteenth discs are blue (season 5 was a three-disc set)
- The fifteenth and sixteenth discs are purple (season 6 was a two-disc set)
- The seventeenth through twentieth discs are light orange (season 7 was a four-disc set)
- The twenty-first disc is dark blue (eighth season)
- The twenty-second disc is brown (ninth season)
- The twenty-third disc is dark purple (tenth season)

So it's most likely the existing discs with different artwork, and will just have the same content as they have on the individual sets.


I have to admit, I am curious to know what this thing is:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNTclassicDVDmystery.jpg

My guess it either bonus disc (super unlikely given the original press release) or (more likely) an episode listing. I think an episode list would almost be a necessity considering that most of the previous listings we go were on the back of the old DVD cases.

It's probably a booklet that has an episode guide.

[LeoNerdo]

It's gotta be an episode listing. There's no way they would sell this thing without one, especially with the discs being re-labeled as 'disc 1' 'disc 2' etc....

[Storm Eagle]

It's gotta be an episode listing. There's no way they would sell this thing without one, especially with the discs being re-labeled as 'disc 1' 'disc 2' etc....

Good point. The backs of the individual season sets even mention what episodes are included (with the exception of the sets for seasons 4, 5, and the set for all of season 7).

[CyberCubed]

It's definitely an episode listing, nobody would know what eps were on what disc otherwise.

Makes you wonder where the two skipped eps are listed, and if the 4 bonus bonus Season 10 eps are still on the first disc.

[Storm Eagle]

It's definitely an episode listing, nobody would know what eps were on what disc otherwise.

Makes you wonder where the two skipped eps are listed

With the list I posted above, I'd think they're still on the 23rd and final disc, which of course represents the whole tenth season, and that they're bonus features.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Would have loved a Technodrome, but who knows, maybe for a blu-ray release lol!

Still, I think I wants this anyways. Just keep it MISP

[TMNT-Collector]

Wow, this is amazing news, i can't wait to get my hands on this. although i already have all the other dvds, i feel not matter what i would still want both sets (individual dvds and box set), and i noticed there were not guns on the van, maybe you could add on the gun parts from the original turtle van onto it if they are the correct size

[Redeemer]

THis is really great news imo, I've been meaning to get the OT for the longest time and instead of buying each season individually I can just buy this now:D

[shinefra]

I think I’m going to wait for a review, even though I haven't bought any of them yet I wish to know of the quality of de container Turtle van, I don't want my DVDs to get scratched.

[Cipher]

Thankfully I haven't bought Season 10 yet. I'm also missing Season 6 and two volumes of Season 3.

Needless to say, I am pumped for this, and take back all my nay-saying about the possibility of a complete-series set.

[Dork of 1987]

I only own the first season DVD so I'm considering buying this. I wouldn't mind if it's just the same discs that have already been released, I wouldn't mind if there's no additional features, I wouldn't even mind if the bonus episodes weren't put back in the correct order, but I don't want a bunch of discs stacked in front of each other.

[TmntDann]

This probably won't come out in Europe, right?

I can't even find the regular cartoon dvd's here. :x

[Bnizzle163]

Wow and to think, I just ordered 2 of the 3 seasons I was missing from my collection YESTERDAY :(

[Storm Eagle]

This probably won't come out in Europe, right?

I can't even find the regular cartoon DVD's here. :x
You can't import?

[Tuxedo Moroboshi]

You can't import?

It might be less about being able to import and more about being able to play Region 1 DVDs on a Region 2 DVD player.

[Yep It's A Trap]

Glad I waited before buying any of these. I had a hunch a couple of years back that they might do something like this. I will order this as soon as it's available to do so.

[LOGMAN]

It might be less about being able to import and more about being able to play Region 1 DVDs on a Region 2 DVD player.

there are Region 2 options available - the German releases are supposed to be of a better quality than the American ones...

[ledahead]

I am not going to buy the turtle van set because I want individual cases for each season but I still need to buy the season 3 dvds and was wondering if anyone knew if season 3 will eventually be released as a single set like season 7 eventually was instead of four separate volumes?

[Powder]

I highly doubt it. There'd really be no point for them to do that, financially speaking.

[Yep It's A Trap]

there are Region 2 options available - the German releases are supposed to be of a better quality than the American ones...

I'd rather have the American set even if it means slightly lesser quality.

[Storm Eagle]

It might be less about being able to import and more about being able to play Region 1 DVDs on a Region 2 DVD player.

I thought region-free players were easily available in other countries though.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Cool packaging

[Allio]

went ahead a preorder... realized I would save about 40 dollars of I did instead of getting the other dvds seperate

[HotJuicyBurgers]

went ahead a preorder... realized I would save about 40 dollars of I did instead of getting the other dvds seperate

From where did you pre order?

[tone-master21]

From where did you pre order?

Amazon has it for preorder

[nelodiavolo]

Excellent, thanks for the heads up! Just put in my preorder. Now the hard part....waiting.

[CyberCubed]

Someone should at least contact Lionsgate and find out if they re-formatted the Season 5 DVD. They might have left all the DVDs the same except for that one to put the two skipped eps back where they belong.

[LeoNerdo]

Someone should at least contact Lionsgate and find out if they re-formatted the Season 5 DVD. They might have left all the DVDs the same except for that one to put the two skipped eps back where they belong.

I know this horse is gonna get beat until this set comes out, BUT from the images released....if this is indeed indicative of the final product.. this disc says right there on top... "See Disc 23(?) Bonus Features for these Season 4 Episodes "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine".
http://i48.tinypic.com/5cfx4.jpg
It's a little fuzzy but pretty easy to make out.

[mikezilla2]

so will the set be region 1 locked or will it have region 4 on the disc ?

[TMNT_Guy]

Huh, good eye.

[Tuxedo Moroboshi]

I know this horse is gonna get beat until this set comes out, BUT from the images released....if this is indeed indicative of the final product.. this disc says right there on top... "See Disc 23(?) Bonus Features for these Season 4 Episodes "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine".
http://i48.tinypic.com/5cfx4.jpg
It's a little fuzzy but pretty easy to make out.

Well, damn. I guess these discs really are the exact same discs as before. :ohwell:

[prophecy718]

I know this horse is gonna get beat until this set comes out, BUT from the images released....if this is indeed indicative of the final product.. this disc says right there on top... "See Disc 23(?) Bonus Features for these Season 4 Episodes "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once Upon a Time Machine".
http://i48.tinypic.com/5cfx4.jpg
It's a little fuzzy but pretty easy to make out.


:lol: good eye....

[pannoni1]

While its debatable whether Once Upon a Time Machine is either Season 4 or 5, Planet of the Turtleoids is clearly part of Season 5 based on the Technodrome's location which is an error by Lionsgate. Also, why "Disc 7" for Season 4 when the original only had 5 discs? Perhaps the European Vacation episodes are being moved to Season 4.

[Toby Barrett]

Nah, from this picture--

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics/news3/TMNT1987_Complete_bty2.jpg

--we can see that that particular disc is Disc 7 out of 23.

[CyberCubed]

Wow so Lionsgate didn't even fix the DVDs? So that means, "Plan 6 from Outer Space" will be on the DVDs twice, once at the end of Season 3 and then at the first disc of Season 4.

Such money grubbing and lack of effort.

[Toby Barrett]

You say that as if you're not going to buy it anyway. We all know you will.

[TheCanadiandrome]

heh heh heh! went ahead and preordered also! love Amazon!

[TheSkeletonMan939]

While its debatable whether Once Upon a Time Machine is either Season 4 or 5, Planet of the Turtleoids is clearly part of Season 5 based on the Technodrome's location which is an error by Lionsgate. Also, why "Disc 7" for Season 4 when the original only had 5 discs? Perhaps the European Vacation episodes are being moved to Season 4.

It could just be a stylized number 1.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

While its debatable whether Once Upon a Time Machine is either Season 4 or 5, Planet of the Turtleoids is clearly part of Season 5 based on the Technodrome's location which is an error by Lionsgate. Also, why "Disc 7" for Season 4 when the original only had 5 discs? Perhaps the European Vacation episodes are being moved to Season 4.

The Turtles and the Hare and Once Upon a Time Machine start season 5. Then comes "My Brother, the Bad guy", where the Technodrome changes location for first time since late season 3.

[Tuxedo Moroboshi]

I guess the Turtle Van makes up for that, as long as the design of it doesn't scratch the discs!

There's actually an easy solution to that. :P

Just put them in these: [link] (http://www.amazon.com/Primero-Paper-Sleeves-Window-100-Pack/dp/B0009WU65I/ref=pd_cp_e_2)

Then put them back in the van. That's what I plan on doing.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Just pre ordered it on amazon. Hope the price goes down on there a bit though.

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

me too.....


I won't out of princincibility..Its cool but,i am now buying the same shi+ twice!!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

There's actually an easy solution to that. :P

Just put them in these: [link] (http://www.amazon.com/Primero-Paper-Sleeves-Window-100-Pack/dp/B0009WU65I/ref=pd_cp_e_2)

Then put them back in the van. That's what I plan on doing.

To me it makes no big deal. Keeping it MISP

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Is there any word if this is coming out in Europe?

[gobo]

On the one hand, this is obviously intended for us hardcore fans. On the other hand, it's extraordinarily impractical for me since I already bought ever OT DVD (Season 7 twice even), and it's all but verified to be the same low-quality crap us Americans got the first time around.

Pretty sure I'll stick with the German remastered sets. If I really need a Turtle Van on my DVD shelf to show how big a fan I am, I'll make one.

[Shark_Blade]

I'm definitely getting this. :D

[mikezilla2]

so will the set be region 1 locked or will it have region 4 on the disc ?



?????????????



also the remastered German DVDs just how good are they ?

[pannoni1]

Just pre ordered it on amazon. Hope the price goes down on there a bit though.

It has! I highly recommend it at this price especially if you don't have any of the DVDs, as they tend to sell for more than that on eBay.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/B009474UW4/ref=sr_tr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347032434&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+turtles

UPDATE: I just saw an ad banner on this page stating the $69.99 deal! They're really pushing this to sell!

[Godzilla]

Already purchased each volume/season as they came out. Can't really see purchasing the entire series again for the novelty of the van display.

[dkram230]

The Amazon Pre-Order price today is $69.99. I'm not sure if that's what it always has been, but since it's $30 less than I was expecting I pulled the trigger on the preorder. My 3 year old and I will have a blast watching these. :D He already loves my DVDs of the 2k3 series which is probably a little ahead of his age.

TMNT Complete Series Amazon Link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009474UW4/ref=ox_ya_os_product)

[The Stryker]

UPDATE: I just saw an ad banner on this page stating the $69.99 deal! They're really pushing this to sell!

Ads change to reflect the thread you are viewing and this thread is about a very specific item. Not a big deal.

[Memphis]

Uggggggggggggggggggggggh... I have most of the discs but the temptation behind that damn van packaging is just...

[gobo]

the remastered German DVDs just how good are they ?
They have most of the VHS degeneration corrected, like the rampant tracking issues and the A/V echo.

Read more about it here (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=37924).

[Venom]

They have most of the VHS degeneration corrected, like the rampant tracking issues and the A/V echo.

Read more about it here (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=37924).

Hey, does your "Planet of the Turtleoids" have tracking issues during the Groundchuck fight.

[gobo]

Hey, does your "Planet of the Turtleoids" have tracking issues during the Groundchuck fight.
Tell me whenabouts that is, and I'll check.

[Venom]

Tell me whenabouts that is, and I'll check.

I'm not at home to turn it on, but it's roughly mid-way, when the force field around Shellrila goes down and Groundchuck and Dirtbag start causing hell.

[oldmanwinters]

They have most of the VHS degeneration corrected, like the rampant tracking issues and the A/V echo.

Read more about it here (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=37924).

Oh, man, I think Volume 4 may have been the worst offender in that regard. In some of those episodes, you can see some serious tracking lines at the top of the screen for a few seconds.

[dragonside]

man.... i have 3 copies of the TMNT 2007 movie. DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu Ray.

and i was planning on buying an extra set of the FW series ... this just perfect. and yet. i feel a little empty inside.

I did buy season 7 twice, and got it once as a gift. (season 7 x 3)


but you know what, i'm still buying it. because all the mini turtles from the season 7 sets... can fit in the van. that's right. that's why i'm buying it. so they can be in the van.

[TheCanadiandrome]

It has! I highly recommend it at this price especially if you don't have any of the DVDs, as they tend to sell for more than that on eBay.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/B009474UW4/ref=sr_tr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347032434&sr=8-1&keywords=ninja+turtles

UPDATE: I just saw an ad banner on this page stating the $69.99 deal! They're really pushing this to sell!

It's more from Amazon.ca but still on discount

http://www.amazon.ca/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/B0094IW23C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3N0OYT6E9RXB3&coliid=I1IOC8G2HNRSVR

[k_lala]

The price just went up to $90. Congrats on the peeps who preordered at $70.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

The price just went up to $90. Congrats on the peeps who preordered at $70.

I feel warm and fuzzy :tcool:

[gobo]

Warm&FuzzyJuicyBurgers?? :sick: Horrifying.

[TheCanadiandrome]

The price just went up to $90. Congrats on the peeps who preordered at $70.

Wow it's more than the Amazon.ca price

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Warm&FuzzyJuicyBurgers?? :sick: Horrifying.

I probably am no longer safe to be eaten and should be thrown away. :tcry:

[Storm Eagle]

The price just went up to $90. Congrats on the peeps who preordered at $70.

That's why I always wait for all other DVD-selling sites to put things up for sale. I tend to find much better prices elsewhere. They're not all as well-known as Amazon, but they leave me with more money to spare.

[prophecy718]

i wonder if there would be any black friday deals...hmmm

70 was a good price

[nelodiavolo]

It's Amazon. Prices tend to fluxuate weekly, daily, even hourly. I'm sure it hit the 70 mark again. Glad I got my preorder at that price. And if goes even lower, I'll get the price match automatically.

[BentonGrey]

I......darn it...I may have to buy this...that's some good marketing right there.

[Vegeta]

purchased. one of the coolest sets ever

[Spitfire]

FYI Amazon.ca now has two listings for the Turtle Van DVD set. One is $68.49 and the other is $87.49. Hopefully they don't cancel the less expensive listing!

$68.49
http://www.amazon.ca/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Classic/dp/B009474UW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1347247183&sr=1-1

$87.49
http://www.amazon.ca/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/B0094IW23C/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1347247183&sr=1-3

Preorder it then. Amazon has to give you the preorder price.

[Filespit]

These are greats news to me! I don't have any of the separate season releases so I'm probably buying this. Cool packaging as well!

[TheCanadiandrome]

FYI Amazon.ca now has two listings for the Turtle Van DVD set. One is $68.49

$68.49
http://www.amazon.ca/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Classic/dp/B009474UW4/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1347247183&sr=1-1



ok, so I cancelled the preorder I had before and re-preordered it for the cheaper price listed above. So excited! Definitely love getting cheaper

[Yep It's A Trap]

Wish they would do the same for other cartoon series. I love collectable DVD cases.

[gobo]

Wish they would do the same for other cartoon series. I love collectable DVD cases.
They did it for "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!"

[Ninja Tiptup]

I can't believe so many people haven't been collecting the DVDs along the way. I half expected the posts here to be with people saying, "But I just bought all the single releases!"

Honestly I am not sure I would even go for this Turtle Van set if I didn't have the whole collection already.

I collected them but it started back when Season 1 first hit DVD and there was never too many to buy and most were very cheap. I was always excited to add another set. So I feel no remorse for this news. I think it's great that they finally released the whole series and now are going to do so in a large set for collectors who were not sold on the individual discs or sets. I would have preferred for the show to be out completely sooner than this but I'm a patient guy. I'm not mad at Lionsgate for coming out with a series box after all this time because getting all of it in one fell swoop has it's appeal but so does collecting it over time. Different buyers have different preferences.

I'm sure some people will be annoyed at the box set coming now after a release that took years but I'm not one of them.

[Storm Eagle]

I collected them but it started back when Season 1 first hit DVD and there was never too many to buy and most were very cheap. I was always excited to add another set. So I feel no remorse for this news. I think it's great that they finally released the whole series and now are going to do so in a large set for collectors who were not sold on the individual discs or sets. I would have preferred for the show to be out completely sooner than this but I'm a patient guy. I'm not mad at Lionsgate for coming out with a series box after all this time because getting all of it in one fell swoop has it's appeal but so does collecting it over time. Different buyers have different preferences.

I'm sure some people will be annoyed at the box set coming now after a release that took years but I'm not one of them.

That's how most companies do it anyway. Put out the seasons individually first, and then put out the whole series in one set. Then it's kind of a catch-22 since a whole series set, or even future individual season sets probably wouldn't have ever happened if people weren't buying the DVDs in the first place. Then you have those people who feel cheated that they spent all that money buying the individual season sets one by one, and then a complete series set comes out, and they with they had waited on that.

[LeoNerdo]

For those that care DVDTalk posted a review of the set yesterday here (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/57983/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-complete-classic-series-collection-23-disc-dvd-set/). It just confirms what most of us had already guessed, that it's just a re-packaging of the previously released materials in a van and w/ an episode list and disc content booklet. The wheels do roll apparently :lol:.

It's not a priority for me right now because I bought all the individual releases, but with the way prices fluctuate on amazon I wouldn't be surprised if we could get it there for <$50 in a year or two.

[CyberCubed]

Stupid that they didn't at least put the two skipped Season 5 eps where they belong...but whatever.

Also the reviewer was a moron who has no clue what each season was actually about.

[pannoni1]

Stupid that they didn't at least put the two skipped Season 5 eps where they belong...but whatever.

Also the reviewer was a moron who has no clue what each season was actually about.

Or the fact that the "if you were alive at any time between 1987 and now" should at least drop to "1980 and now" since the TMNT craze peaked before they were teens along with maximizing the audience for this article:trolleye:. I do put stock in this review since the same reviewer reviewed Season 1's DVD release. You can't go too in-depth with reviewing since it makes things a bit too complicated, and that's why we have site like the Technodrome. I agree to wait a year or two for a set on eBay or Amazon, since that its not on Blu-Ray like the movie collection, its not going to appreciate in value since this contains no new content under the sun. :tmad:

[CyberCubed]

While its understandable that a casual reviewer isn't going to remember every single thing about each episode off the top of his head, a lot of his statements just seemed wrong.

The series actually geared up MORE towards action from the later seasons. I noticed it started around Season 6 but it still had that Seasons 3 and 4 comedy aspect to it, but Seasons 7-10 were all more geared toward action than humor.

[TheCanadiandrome]

so i just got shipping confirmation for my set. should have it within the end of this week

[oldmanwinters]

A little box set tribute-of-sorts via The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-jancelewicz/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-original-cartoon-episodes_b_2101398.html

[Venom]

Got mine in from Amazon a couple hours ago!

It looks awesome! The wheels roll good, too, so I had to revert to being 8 for a moment and take it for a spin around the living room. :D

The lid just sits on the top, though, and is easily knocked off if you're not careful so don't get too rowdy with it.

The only glaring error is "Yosagi" on the back on the box. >_>

[CyberCubed]

Do the discs get scratched sitting in the case?

[Storm Eagle]

Got mine in from Amazon a couple hours ago!

It looks awesome! The wheels roll good, too, so I had to revert to being 8 for a moment and take it for a spin around the living room. :D

The lid just sits on the top, though, and is easily knocked off if you're not careful so don't get too rowdy with it.

The only glaring error is "Yosagi" on the back on the box. >_>

So it doesn't come with a booklet of some sort? Most of us were thinking that's what this (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNTclassicDVDmystery.jpg) was.

[DF619]

Mine's coming in on Thursday.

One of my hopes is that this sells well enough that Shout Factory or whoever owns the DVD distribution rights to the 4Kids series decides to release a series set of the 4Kids show.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yeah I should have mine by Thursday also

[alliance]

So it doesn't come with a booklet of some sort? Most of us were thinking that's what this (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNTclassicDVDmystery.jpg) was.

i always thought that was a mouse pad lol

[GodzFire]

I HATE that via this release, Lionsgate essentially said "Yea even though you already paid a crapload of money from our previous subpar releases, we had a bunch of backstock which we don't want, so here's a plastic van to put them in for another 80 bucks. Oh yea, we're not gonna fix anything like the episode order, lol that would require actual work. Just give us your money"

[Jester]

People still use mouse pads?

[Powder]

Were we supposed to man up and just use the desk surface in 2012? I never got the memo. :trazz:

[TheCanadiandrome]

Were we supposed to man up and just use the desk surface in 2012? I never got the memo. :trazz:

No kidding I could scratch the finish :tlol: :twink:


People still use mouse pads?

What and u don't? :trazz:

[CyberCubed]

I HATE that via this release, Lionsgate essentially said "Yea even though you already paid a crapload of money from our previous subpar releases, we had a bunch of backstock which we don't want, so here's a plastic van to put them in for another 80 bucks. Oh yea, we're not gonna fix anything like the episode order, lol that would require actual work. Just give us your money"

Uh...no. This release isn't aimed at the people who picked up the DVD singles.

This release is for people who NEVER picked up the old DVDs or the new fans/kids watching the Nick show who stumble upon this in stores.

Sure some people will double dip, but there's no real reason to bother unless you just want the Turtle Van case.

[cammy85]

Here's the review some of you may have already seen on Rangerboard:

I found several copies of the Complete Series today in Winnipeg!! The copy I got was $99.99 but after buying that I found one at Costco for $30 cheaper. It's a Turtle Van with all the discs stacked together (no packaging) and a booklet listing all the episodes and features. Exactly like the prior original releases from what I can tell so far.

The book could've been proofread:

Leatherhead, Terror of the Swamp was simply Leatherhead
The Ice Cream Cometh???
Donatello's Badd Time (understandable)

Some of the episodes (at least on my laptop) look grainy but that could be VLC. The S2 episodes look great so far. I noticed Disc 1 doesn't have chapters so that's annoying. I'm checking out the special features too. I guess the extra episodes count for the three hours. Planet of the Turtleoids is all one episode even if the chapter breaks are in the wrong places. I'll post more as I go along.

[CyberCubed]

Just curious are the bonus season 10 eps still on the first disc?

[nelodiavolo]

Yes! My package came in today as well...Still in the box though. I'll get to it later this week. Pretty excited to rewatch these classics. Last time I seen many of these was in the 80's.

Oh and as a gamer, I still rely on a good mouse pad. Desktop surfaces are terrible IMO...well that and my mouse was 130 bucks, so its pampered.:tlol:

[cammy85]

Just curious are the bonus season 10 eps still on the first disc?

Yup!! We have them twice. :p I have yet to check and see if "Plan Six From Outer Space" appears twice as well since it shows up on the last episode of Season 3 and IIRC at the beginning of the Season 4 set originally.

You just reminded me of another mistake: The book mentions that the missing episodes were from Season 4. Technically Once Upon a Time Machine could be from S4 since the Technodrome was in Dimension X but Planet of the Turtleoids definitely is not.

[prophecy718]

could someone post some pics of that booklet? I'm curious to see if its as detailed as the ghostbusters booklet...probably not lol...but i'm curious to see

[TheCanadiandrome]

Sure some people will double dip, but there's no real reason to bother unless you just want the Turtle Van case.

pretty much. i plan to keep it sealed and watch my single releases

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

This is BS!!! atfer all the money you pay your should get the damn box for free!!! i will steal it before i oay 2 times for the same thing

[Jephael]

This is BS!!! atfer all the money you pay your should get the damn box for free!!! i will steal it before i oay 2 times for the same thing

I agree. As much as I'd love that Turtle Van boxset, I'd rather spend $100 on a vintage Playmates Turtle Blimp than buy extra copies of the same episodes I already have! EPIC FAIL on Lionsgates' part!

[CyberCubed]

How many times does it need to be explained that this Turtle Van boxset is NOT aimed at the people who bought the single releases!

Are some of you stupid enough to believe that everyone bought all the individual DVDs that started back in 2004? Do you realize how long ago that was?

[Jephael]

How many times does it need to be explained that this Turtle Van boxset is NOT aimed at the people who bought the single releases!

Are some of you stupid enough to believe that everyone bought all the individual DVDs that started back in 2004? Do you realize how long ago that was?

Geez, what crawled up your fanny? I thought these complete series sets were for us hardcore geeks who can't get enough of the show. Also, what if this complete series boxset has some brand new special features like Warner Bros. did with Smallville's complete series boxset?

[CyberCubed]

It's not aimed at hardcore fans, its aimed at casual fans. Hardcore fans picked up the single DVD releases.

[Luke795]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Classic Collection DVD Party Wagon Box Set Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2jaQ_otZpc

[Jester]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Complete Classic Collection DVD Party Wagon Box Set Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2jaQ_otZpc
I don't know why I watch when I spy the SeanxLong logo....he grates on me so much.

[Storm Eagle]

So all the booklet does is tell you what episodes are on what discs. That's fine, but I was hoping it might have much more than that. Like say, episode descriptions, and maybe even premiere date information. It's still helpful though, because the backs of the sets for seasons 4, 5, and the complete set of season 7 don't tell you what episodes are on the sets. So I might still trade in my individual sets for the complete series set.

[DF619]

I don't know why I watch when I spy the SeanxLong logo....he grates on me so much.

I hate his intros. They're just too awkward and not very funny.

[alliance]

do u guys like the blucollection guy, the guy with the accent?

can u guys name some other accounts that review bluray boxes or even dvd sets please, like trilogies or anything i know i can type whatever i want but sometimes i watch just for the reviewer lmao

[zodiac brave]

if you already have the seasons, then you don't HAVE TO buy the box set. if you're complaining about how "preposterous" it is to "pay money for something you already own", then that seems like a personal prob you gotta deal with yourself.

how you gonna be mad that theres another option for fans to own the series? i already have a couple volumes individually, but it'll be cheaper to get the van set than it would be me for me to complete my collection by buying the individual dvd releases. yeah, i'll be doubled up on a few seasons, but thats my choice. the indiv dvd sets are still pretty easy to find...

they've already said theres no significant extras other than the van shaped box. and if you feel you have to buy it just for that, then again, thats you wanting to be a completist. can't blame anyone else. :ohwell:

i just think its awesome we're getting something like this, that a lot of other franchises dont.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm just buying it cause its cool

[Jester]

I'm NOT buying it because I have 9 of the 10 seasons already and prefer that to the gimmicky van packaging.

That and I'm broke.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Lol that'll do it

[CyberCubed]

I would have bought this if the two Season 5 episodes were put back in their proper order...

[Luzmagica]

Just asking....About DVD 10 season´s collection .... are there available subtitles?? other languagues?? Just asking! :tgrin:

[Jephael]

I would have bought this if the two Season 5 episodes were put back in their proper order...

Actually "Once Upon a Time Machine" is a season 4 episode.

[alliance]

i havent read the entire thread so please excuse me, but does the Original Season seperate Sellings contain more special features than this new Van?

[TheCanadiandrome]

i havent read the entire thread so please excuse me, but does the Original Season seperate Sellings contain more special features than this new Van?
^ i don't believe so, as some of the Season sets had no extras at all

well i just got mine today, and it's too cool for words! sorry but despite the naysayers this is awesome! brings the geek out of me hardcore!

[oldmanwinters]

Regarding the packaging of the discs:
The only thing that really is different here is the inclusion of an ill-conceived van which mimics the one in the show and holds the DVDs… badly. Each DVD is given its own space in the van, but there is nothing to firmly keep them in their individual spaces and any amount of jostling moves them. I imagine at least a few people will be exchanging the set upon opening it at home and finding discs badly scratched due to movement in shipping. There is also a great booklet that names every episode and says which disc it is on, except that—due to incredibly poor planning—the booklet doesn't actually fit anywhere in the van. It would not have been hard to cheat the van's shape or the insert that holds the discs and give the booklet a place, but that hasn't been done.
http://blogcritics.org/video/article/dvd-review-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles9/

[Jester]

Just asking....About DVD 10 season´s collection .... are there available subtitles?? other languagues?? Just asking! :tgrin:
There are English Closed Captions, but that's it.

i havent read the entire thread so please excuse me, but does the Original Season seperate Sellings contain more special features than this new Van?
Nope. This "collection" is the exact same discs as the individual releases, with new disc labels all placed in a plastic van.

[CyberCubed]

I figured the Turtle Van case would scratch the discs. Imagine if every disc works but one of the middle ones...then what do you do? You have to return the entire series.

Meanwhile if you bought the individual releases you can simply return that single DVD.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

So... do they even bother to give the disks any sort of protection? A cheap plastic slip or something?

[Jester]

So... do they even bother to give the disks any sort of protection? A cheap plastic slip or something?
Um...there's a styrofoam buffer at the top of the van. :P

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Um...there's a styrofoam buffer at the top of the van. :P

I just don't understand how a company could be so incredibly cheap in their DVD releases... it's why I try to stay away from US releases from Warner Bros.

[GodzFire]

Lionsgate is the one who completely pissed on the TMNT releases, not Warner (unless you were just referencing them in general).

[CyberCubed]

Perhaps now that Lionsgate is probably done with TMNT DVDs, hopefully they sell the series to Nick around next year or so after this set is discontinued.

Makes me wonder what Nick would do with it.

[nelodiavolo]

Well, I just opened my set and to be honest I think the van holds the discs pretty well.

There is soft green foam that each disc slides into as well as grey foam on the roof top that helps keep them pretty snug. None of the discs where touching. Granted, if you were to drop the thing, or tilt it, then everything would fall out.

My set was shipped via Amazon and all my discs are mint. Just throwing that out there.

[Jephael]

Perhaps now that Lionsgate is probably done with TMNT DVDs, hopefully they sell the series to Nick around next year or so after this set is discontinued.

Makes me wonder what Nick would do with it.

Maybe Viacom will put it on Blu-Ray at some point. That'd be cool!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well, I just opened my set and to be honest I think the van holds the discs pretty well.

There is soft green foam that each disc slides into as well as grey foam on the roof top that helps keep them pretty snug. None of the discs where touching. Granted, if you were to drop the thing, or tilt it, then everything would fall out.

My set was shipped via Amazon and all my discs are mint. Just throwing that out there.

Same with mine being from Amazon. Course I've not opened mine nor do I plan on doing so

[The Stryker]

Maybe Viacom will put it on Blu-Ray at some point. That'd be cool!

What would blu-ray possibly do for this show besides lower the disc amount?

Picture quality ain't getting no better.

[TheCanadiandrome]

That I can agree on. Plus, and I say this in honor or Cybercubed, now that the OT got a complete series release, leave it alone and move on to the 4Kids series

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Lionsgate is the one who completely pissed on the TMNT releases, not Warner (unless you were just referencing them in general).

Warner in general. Their releases are atrocious.

[dkram230]

Same with mine being from Amazon. Course I've not opened mine nor do I plan on doing so

My amazon pre order set came today and the artwork on the box is awesome so I'm torn on if I want to open it or not. Anyone else not taking it out of the box? I have Volumes 1-5 and seasons 8-10. So I'm missing roughly the middle half of the series that I would still need to buy if I don't open it.

[Yep It's A Trap]

whine, whine, whine. It's just a cartoon set of DVD's. I'm very pleased with mine. I had them shipped and everything arrived Mint. They will display nicely in my son's room on a shelf. I'm happy.

[Storm Eagle]

Well, I just opened my set and to be honest I think the van holds the discs pretty well.

There is soft green foam that each disc slides into as well as grey foam on the roof top that helps keep them pretty snug. None of the discs where touching. Granted, if you were to drop the thing, or tilt it, then everything would fall out.

My set was shipped via Amazon and all my discs are mint. Just throwing that out there.
We've seen the gray foam in the inside of the top cover, but can you show a picture of the disc grooves with the green foam in them?

[gobo]

Got mine today. Plan to keep it MiB

[LeoNerdo]

I wish it had a spring-loaded turtle launcher in the back that could shoot the discs out through the roof. To what purpose? ..idk :trazz:

[oldmanwinters]

I wish it had a spring-loaded turtle launcher in the back that could shoot the discs out through the roof. To what purpose? ..idk :trazz:

I like that idea. It would be the awesome disc dispenser device in DVD packaging history!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Still would've preferred a Technodrome lol :P

[gobo]

Quit sucking up to Krang, eh. :P

[TheCanadiandrome]

Quit sucking up to Krang, eh. :P
No....never... :P :lol: :D

[nelodiavolo]

We've seen the gray foam in the inside of the top cover, but can you show a picture of the disc grooves with the green foam in them?

Sure, I'll try and get one up later today if no one else beats me to it.:D

Edit:

OK I took a few. I'm no photographer though.:tlol: Anyway, you can kind of see that the discs are fairly spread apart. The green foam is pretty sturdy, but it's possible that it will loosen over time. I'd just be careful when removing and storing them.

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset009.jpg

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset008.jpg

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset007.jpg

[raphfan85]

Mine should be coming in the mail on tuesday. The waiting truly is the hardest part.

[Storm Eagle]

Sure, I'll try and get one up later today if no one else beats me to it.:D

Edit:

OK I took a few. I'm no photographer though.:tlol: Anyway, you can kind of see that the discs are fairly spread apart. The green foam is pretty sturdy, but it's possible that it will loosen over time. I'd just be careful when removing and storing them.

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset009.jpg
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset008.jpg
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/NeloDiavolo/TMNTboxset007.jpg

Okay then. Doesn't seem too bad.

[cammy85]

It's just the making sure they stay that way when they're put away that seems to be the hardest part. Mine's kinda a mess right now. :s

[raphfan85]

I stand corrected. It came yesterday. Needless to say, that made my day after working all day. I cant wait to get home from work today so i can watch more.

[cammy85]

I stand corrected. It came yesterday. Needless to say, that made my day after working all day. I cant wait to get home from work today so i can watch more.

Enjoy!! I've been marathoning when I can. I've been randomly watching episodes but lately have been going through the third season. This show is addicting, especially not that I don't have to use aneurysm's encodes anymore. :)

[CyberCubed]

You guys should just watch through all 193 episodes in order. Just remember to watch the Euro vacation eps and "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once upon a time machine" in the right place.

[Jephael]

You guys should just watch through all 193 episodes in order. Just remember to watch the Euro vacation eps and "Planet of the Turtleoids" and "Once upon a time machine" in the right place.

Right because heaven forbid someone watches the show their own way! Also keep in mind some people still like to watch their old VHS copies of certain episodes!

[CyberCubed]

Right because heaven forbid someone watches the show their own way! Also keep in mind some people still like to watch their old VHS copies of certain episodes!

Is there seriously something wrong with you?

[Jephael]

No, but you seem to take this stuff way too seriously, dude. It's just a cartoon for God's sake! Take a chill pill and relax already!

[TheCanadiandrome]

If you guys that opened it don't trust keepin the discs in the van, you could always buy many DVD cases! The dollar stores sell em in 4 packs, at least mine does :P:lol: