Lionsgate rereleasing complete series set

[tone-master21]

According to the fact sheet for the Cowabunga Classics DVD they will be releasing it on July 29th they currently have it listed on the shop site for $82.

Street Date: 7/29/14
DVD SRP: $14.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Break out the pizza and relive America’s favorite turtle-action when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics comes out of its shell and onto DVD July 29 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Fun for the whole family, the collection includes the “Top 10” rated episodes by fans as found on TV.com. Perfectly timed to the new theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the 30th anniversary of the entire TMNT saga, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics DVD is complete with bodacious bonus features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. Also, back by popular demand is the exclusive collectible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection Party Van featuring all 10 classic seasons on 23 DVDs available for the suggested retail price of $99.98.

Multiple dimensions, and formidable foes – the shell-busting “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” were always ready with their green-machine justice! Relive 10 classic fan-favorite episodes featuring Raphael™, Donatello™, Michelangelo™ and Leonardo™ as they battle archenemies from this dimension and beyond in their continuing mission to keep the world safe. Grab a slice of “Cowabunga” and travel back to the sewers of this mutant-packed series!

EPISODES
Planet of the Turtleoids – Season 5
Night of the Rogues – Season 7
Cowabunga Shredhead – Season 3
Superhero for a Day – Season 4
Turtles at the Earth’s Core – Season 3
Curse of the Evil Eye – Season 2
The Turtles and the Hare – Season 4
The Big Blow Out – Season 3
My Brother, The Bad Guy – Season 5
Shredder & Splintered – Season 1

BONUS FEATURES
The Turtles: A Ninjatastic Look Back
Exclusive Artist Interviews
A Shellabration of Fan-Nomenon Sensation: Devoted and Die-Hard TMNT Fans Speak!

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2014
Title Copyright: ©2014 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
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Action/Adventure; TV Series
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English
Feature Run Time: 220 minutes
Format: 4x3 Full Screen (1.33:1)
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital

http://www.lionsgateshop.com/product.asp?Id=27524&TitleParentId=7982

[oldmanwinters]

I'd say only "Turtles and the Hare" is the only stinker on their "10 best" list. Not a great list, but not as bad as it could have been either.

[Netkeeper]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?

[tone-master21]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?

With the new movie coming out they want to make more money

[tone-master21]

I'd say only "Turtles and the Hare" is the only stinker on their "10 best" list. Not a great list, but not as bad as it could have been either.

Your right it's not a bad list Legend of Mojo should have been on there though.

[xChri5x]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?

Because it's out of print.

[TigerClaw]

According to the fact sheet for the Cowabunga Classics DVD they will be releasing it on July 29th they currently have it listed on the shop site for $82.

Street Date: 7/29/14
DVD SRP: $14.98

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Break out the pizza and relive America’s favorite turtle-action when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics comes out of its shell and onto DVD July 29 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Fun for the whole family, the collection includes the “Top 10” rated episodes by fans as found on TV.com. Perfectly timed to the new theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the 30th anniversary of the entire TMNT saga, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Classics DVD is complete with bodacious bonus features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98. Also, back by popular demand is the exclusive collectible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection Party Van featuring all 10 classic seasons on 23 DVDs available for the suggested retail price of $99.98.

Multiple dimensions, and formidable foes – the shell-busting “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” were always ready with their green-machine justice! Relive 10 classic fan-favorite episodes featuring Raphael™, Donatello™, Michelangelo™ and Leonardo™ as they battle archenemies from this dimension and beyond in their continuing mission to keep the world safe. Grab a slice of “Cowabunga” and travel back to the sewers of this mutant-packed series!

EPISODES
Planet of the Turtleoids – Season 5
Night of the Rogues – Season 7
Cowabunga Shredhead – Season 3
Superhero for a Day – Season 4
Turtles at the Earth’s Core – Season 3
Curse of the Evil Eye – Season 2
The Turtles and the Hare – Season 4
The Big Blow Out – Season 3
My Brother, The Bad Guy – Season 5
Shredder & Splintered – Season 1

BONUS FEATURES
The Turtles: A Ninjatastic Look Back
Exclusive Artist Interviews
A Shellabration of Fan-Nomenon Sensation: Devoted and Die-Hard TMNT Fans Speak!

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2014
Title Copyright: ©2014 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
Rating: Not Rated
Genre: Action/Adventure; TV Series
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English
Feature Run Time: 220 minutes
Format: 4x3 Full Screen (1.33:1)
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital

http://www.lionsgateshop.com/product.asp?Id=27524&TitleParentId=7982
Wow, Its way cheaper, Its like $479 on amazon at the moment.

[Aaronardo]

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

[CyberCubed]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?

What kind of question is this? You're bothered by the fact that they're rereleasing the complete series set for people who missed it the first time around?

Why the hell is this an issue?

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

This, so much.

[xChri5x]

The 2k3 series on blu ray would be incredible. Seeing that show in full HD would breathe new life into it.

[Refractive Reflections]

For those who bought the complete OT series set the first time, do any of you see a difference with this new re-release in terms of content or bonus features?

[1987]

awesome this is some of the best dvd news ive heard in a while i missed the first full set release so this gives me another chance to get all the episodes in one shot. i still would like to see the ot on bluray.

haters of the ot are gonna hate. they hate to see anything ot related to be released/rereleased. they just cant accept the fact that the ot is the definitive flagship of the tmnt legacy and it sells the most that's why they keep releasing ot based products. the 1987 cartoon was better than the 4kids and nick cartoons, that's why u keep seeing ot merchandise everywhere.

[TigerClaw]

awesome this is some of the best dvd news ive heard in a while i missed the first full set release so this gives me another chance to get all the episodes in one shot. i still would like to see the ot on bluray.

haters of the ot are gonna hate. they hate to see anything ot related to be released/rereleased. they just cant accept the fact that the ot is the definitive flagship of the tmnt legacy and it sells the most that's why they keep releasing ot based products. the 1987 cartoon was better than the 4kids and nick cartoons, that's why u keep seeing ot merchandise everywhere.
True, Which is why the upcoming movie borrowed from the OT series. It would be nice to have this Box set. That way when your in the mood, you watch some of your favorite episodes.

[The Turtle Terminator]

Any word on an overseas release?

[rickwj324]

WOW!! I didn't expect to see that complete collection in stock ever again!! I just ordered a set! Thanks for the heads up!!!!!!!! :D

[alliance]

once again OT shows 4kids [and their 4 fans] whats up..

[rickwj324]

once again OT shows 4kids [and their 4 fans] whats up..

They really do need to release the 4kids show though....that complete series is at the top of my most wanted list.

[CyberCubed]

once again OT shows 4kids [and their 4 fans] whats up..

Are you a idiot? Lionsgate doesn't own the 4kids series they release the only show they have the rights to.

This release has nothing to do with Nick .

[turtlefanforever]

it's probably gonna PO the people who bought the thing for way above that when it was discontinued but it's great it's getting a re-release. I don't care to by it anyway cause I have them all individually, it's just not really a need at that price point.

Split-Second should be in the top 10. I loved that episode. Probably best of the red sky episodes.

[xChri5x]

Are you a idiot? Lionsgate doesn't own the 4kids series they release the only show they have the rights to.

This release has nothing to do with Nick .

Perfectly reasonable response...:roll:

[Netkeeper]

Because it's out of print.
Then why can I still find lots of 87 TMNT dvds at Walmart? Hell, I bought several at Fry's in late April for my birthday. You can find dvds of this series everywhere. They don't need to release it again. Just stock stores with more copies of the ones they already made.

What kind of question is this? You're bothered by the fact that they're rereleasing the complete series set for people who missed it the first time around?

Why the hell is this an issue?
Because of the below.

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.
We still don't ****ing have this show. We've HAD 87, we don't need it again. It's becoming the most irritating thing in the world that 2k3 is still being treated as if it doesn't exist. 87 and 2k12 merch is everywhere. What is going on? I don't care if it's the most relevant thing in the world or not, but if fans don't start making noise, we may never get it. So I'm making noise.

[CyberCubed]

Perfectly reasonable response...:roll:

That guy constantly rags on the 4kids series when he's completely oblivious to the fact that Nick owns the rights to that show, whereas Lionsgate owns the rights to the original cartoon.

Lionsgate is making money off the only show they own. They can't release any other series.

[rickwj324]

Yes Netkeeper, you can find all seasons of the original toon on dvd. This is a re-release of the complete collection that comes in a turtles van. Its been out of print for some time now and has been selling on ebay and amazon for several hundred dollars. So for those of us that missed out on this the first time around this is great news. At $82 its also cheaper than buying all of the seasons separately.
I am happy to finally have this in my collection and am patiently waiting for them to release the 4kids toon. :D

Rick

[oldmanwinters]

Your right it's not a bad list Legend of Mojo should have been on there though.

Got the X-Men on the brain, I see!
http://marvel.wikia.com/Mojo_(Mojoverse)?file=Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_461_Textless.jpg
http://marvel.wikia.com/Mojo_(Mojoverse)?file=Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_461_Textless.jpg

[CyberCubed]

I still say people got "Turtles and a Hare" mixed up with the Usagi Yojimbo episode. That's the only explanation.

[Powder]

I have all the individual volumes, the only way I'd double dip is if they did a complete set that didn't come in that God-awful van, where the discs are less than safe. Give me a nice fat square case I can store with my other DVD collections.

[DVD]

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

I'm with you 100%.
I do get them reissuing the van tho. The first edition totally sold out in no time. I know the van isn't everyone's cup of tea. I do like fun DVD or blu ray releases.
Oddly enough, I just started watching the set again this morning before finding thus thread.
I figured it must be the 2K3 series. I got a little excited, especially as I read the last post, and thought Powder was referring to the Battle Shell !! Haha!!
Never mind.
I hope those that missed out in the first issue get their hands on this second release before it goes stupid high on the dollar front again.

[tone-master21]

Got the X-Men on the brain, I see!
http://marvel.wikia.com/Mojo_(Mojoverse)?file=Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_461_Textless.jpg
http://marvel.wikia.com/Mojo_(Mojoverse)?file=Uncanny_X-Men_Vol_1_461_Textless.jpg

Lol I didn't even realize I put mojo damn auto correct

[CyberCubed]

Oddly enough, I just started watching the set again this morning before finding thus thread.
I figured it must be the 2K3 series. I got a little excited, especially as I read the last post, and thought Powder was referring to the Battle Shell !! Haha!!
Never mind.

Why on earth would a thread about 2k3 DVDs be in the general section, instead of the 4kids section? I don't know why you would think that since its pretty obvious the title having "Lionsgate" in it alone let you know it was about the original show.

Do people still not know the difference between Lionsgate and Nick? Nick owns the 4kids cartoon, Lionsgate owns the original cartoon. Nick has no say over what Lionsgate does with the 80's cartoon, and Lionsgate cannot release the 4kids series as they don't own the rights.

Some of you have no idea how business works.

[Netkeeper]

I'm aware of this. I've been aware of this. It doesn't change the fact that 87 is getting released again and we still don't have 2k3.

[sdp]

Lionsgate is cashing in on the new movie. Maybe for the sequel we'll get a new Lionsgate release.

[CyberCubed]

I'm aware of this. I've been aware of this. It doesn't change the fact that 87 is getting released again and we still don't have 2k3.

But its just a "second printing" of the same Turtle Van boxset. It's not a real re-release because its the same thing.

I don't understand why this is a problem. This doesn't interfere with any other series potentially being released, that's up to Nick.

Nick hasn't released blu-ray sets of their cartoon or released 2k3 on DVD, so they're the ones you should be directing your frustration with.

[DVD]

Wow! One lil misunderstanding !! Haha!
No, I hadn't considered it was the reissue as i was sure I had read that lions gate had lost their license to the original series. Obviously, I was wrong.
I am in the General section, which I had forgotten was set up fir classic pre 2K3 stuff. Sorry to upset anyone because my brain wasn't in gear and I hadn't had breakfast yet ( hey, it's a good excuse).
Anyway, to all who didn't get the set, it's a nice way to own the whole set. :tgrin:

[rickwj324]

Anyway, to all who didn't get the set, it's a nice way to own the whole set. :tgrin:

Yes it is and I'm ecstatic about it getting re-released. I was just about to buy all of the individual sets a couple of weeks ago and was looking at just over $100 for the individual releases. I'd much rather have this boxed set!!

[Netkeeper]

But its just a "second printing" of the same Turtle Van boxset. It's not a real re-release because its the same thing.

I don't understand why this is a problem. This doesn't interfere with any other series potentially being released, that's up to Nick.

Nick hasn't released blu-ray sets of their cartoon or released 2k3 on DVD, so they're the ones you should be directing your frustration with.
Oh trust me, Nick's had my rage for ages. Again, I bring up our lack of 2k3 release because it's getting so incredibly frustrating that fans need to start making noise if we ever want to see it. I know it's not up to Lionsgate, but Lionsgate isn't going to be looking at this thread, now are they? I bring it up so the issue has more visibility in general.

[alliance]

Oh trust me, Nick's had my rage for ages. Again, I bring up our lack of 2k3 release because it's getting so incredibly frustrating that fans need to start making noise if we ever want to see it. I know it's not up to Lionsgate, but Lionsgate isn't going to be looking at this thread, now are they? I bring it up so the issue has more visibility in general.

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

[Netkeeper]

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m18eof8nV91r8ue6r.gif

[rickwj324]

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

I'd have to disagree with ya (as I'm sure many would). I know there are lots of people (such as myself) that really want them to release the full series in a decent package. Judging by the high prices these individual discs fetch on ebay, there's plenty of people wanting this series and are willing to pay (sometimes) outrageous prices to get them.

Is it as popular as the OT? No, it's not. Still, there IS a market/demand for it. And it's definitely not 'considered the next mutation #2'. There are a huge chunk of TMNT fans that prefer this over the OT due to it being a little more adult based and closer to the original books on which the turtles are based. Next Mutation is mostly hated by turtles fans, whereas the 4kids show is generally well received.

I believe I read that when Nick acquired TMNT from Laird, $20 million was spent on acquiring the 4kids show. If that's true, I'm sure we will see this show back on dvd at some point.

Rick

[raph27]

I bet I'm the only person here excited for this since I'm a new fan.:D totally picking this up.

[rickwj324]

I bet I'm the only person here excited for this since I'm a new fan.:D totally picking this up.

Excited about the re-release of the boxed set? You are absolutely NOT the only person excited about it. I just ordered it myself and can't wait to get it!!!!

[CyberCubed]

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

Why are you ranting over and over? You do this in every thread I honestly wonder if you're autistic in the sense that you can't stop repeating yourself.

[Leo656]

I can't believe that guy's still around. Ridiculous.

[Coola Yagami]

Why are you ranting over and over? You do this in every thread I honestly wonder if you're autistic in the sense that you can't stop repeating yourself.

Omg. Lmao. You and him are mirror images of each other.

I wouldn't consider 2k3 'next mutation 2' but it is pretty forgettable. I blame the last 3 seasons. Especially when the writes themselves felt they couldn't come up with other seasons unless it relied on some kind of gimmick.

[CyberCubed]

Omg. Lmao. You and him are mirror images of each other.

I wouldn't consider 2k3 'next mutation 2' but it is pretty forgettable. I blame the last 3 seasons. Especially when the writes themselves felt they couldn't come up with other seasons unless it relied on some kind of gimmick.

Nothing about it was forgettable . The fact that we still talk about it is enough

[Coola Yagami]

Nothing about it was forgettable . The fact that we still talk about it is enough

We don't count. This is a tmnt forum. If we go by this forum then Venus and Mona Lisa must be the most memorable tmnt character ever and household names everyone knows about.

2k3 is forgotten history.

[CyberCubed]

We don't count. This is a tmnt forum. If we go by this forum then Venus and Mona Lisa must be the most memorable tmnt character ever and household names everyone knows about.

2k3 is forgotten history.

No it is not. IDW and Archie are even less known

[Coola Yagami]

No it is not. IDW and Archie are even less known

And 2k3 is third after that. Your point? And never compare comics to cartoons. You know most people are gonna know about what's on tv and movies than in books. The x-men would still be obscure today if there was never any cartoons or live action movies about them.

[JTH]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?
JOZC3LblyLk

[MikeandRaph87]

I'd say only "Turtles and the Hare" is the only stinker on their "10 best" list. Not a great list, but not as bad as it could have been either.

Its not Turtles And A Hare that is surpring,but Superhero For A Day sticks out. It was a fine episode but not top ten material. I would argue that Splinter Vanishes is a better representation of season 4. However we all know the pathetic nature as to how they decided what would be included. My favorite overall episode did make it even with the method used so I can't complian too much especially since it makes no sense to buy it for me.

[Redeemer]

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

"He be trollin and rollin, writing ..........."LMAO :lol:

[CyberCubed]

And 2k3 is third after that. Your point? And never compare comics to cartoons. You know most people are gonna know about what's on tv and movies than in books. The x-men would still be obscure today if there was never any cartoons or live action movies about them.

What? X-men was tremendously popular before the first movie in 2000. Even back in the 90's I always heard kids at school compare TMNT to the X-men because they were both mutants, and I didn't even watch X-men at the time, but I was aware of their existence.

Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and the X-men were the 4 big mainstream superheroes prior to TMNT. It was only after the Marvel movies that the Avengers went from comic book obscurity to well known

[Bry]

AW WHAT!?

I just ordered the complete season three set the other day, too. But it was super cheap, so if this set hits Amazon again I might sell my single-season DVDs and go for this instead. Hard to resist that cool Turtle Van case.

[Coola Yagami]

What? X-men was tremendously popular before the first movie in 2000. Even back in the 90's I always heard kids at school compare TMNT to the X-men because they were both mutants, and I didn't even watch X-men at the time, but I was aware of their existence.

Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and the X-men were the 4 big mainstream superheroes prior to TMNT. It was only after the Marvel movies that the Avengers went from comic book obscurity to well known

Not really. Only comic book nerds knew who the xmen (and avengers and so on) and back in my day those kinds of people were considered losers. I mean the only marvel people knew offhand without actually buying a comic were Spidey, Cap, and Wolverine. It wasn't until the 90s cartoon hit that they were a lot more known and made popular. It also helped that ,save for psylocke, the team in the comics at the time matched the one in the cartoon.

[CyberCubed]

Not really. Only comic book nerds knew who the xmen (and avengers and so on) and back in my day those kinds of people were considered losers. I mean the only marvel people knew offhand without actually buying a comic were Spidey, Cap, and Wolverine. It wasn't until the 90s cartoon hit that they were a lot more known and made popular. It also helped that ,save for psylocke, the team in the comics at the time matched the one in the cartoon.

How is this possible? The X-men, or at least Cyclops and Wolverine, were always popular and well known.

DC's big three, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman (as well as Robin), were also always well known.

[Brodie]

Uh. Then its pretty shocking that X-Men vol. 2 No. 1 is the best-selling comic book of all-time with sales of over 8.1 million copies & almost $7 million, according to Guinness World Records. Started by a sales boom that predated the cartoon by a year.

But, you know, X-Men weren't popular before the cartoon or movie.

[Netkeeper]

No it is not. IDW and Archie are even less known
I think we're all forgetting something even worse than Next Mutation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlxnUARx5A)

JOZC3LblyLk
Not gonna lie, I laughed really hard. Thank you.

[Powder]

The TMNT anime is better than Next Mutation, TMNT, & the 4kids series, bruh.

[TigerClaw]

I just ordered it today using Ground shipping. :)

[Aaronardo]

The TMNT anime is better than Next Mutation, TMNT, & the 4kids series, bruh.

You're being sarcastic, right? PLEASE tell me you're being sarcastic.

[JTH]

Omg. Lmao. You and him are mirror images of each other.

I wouldn't consider 2k3 'next mutation 2' but it is pretty forgettable. I blame the last 3 seasons. Especially when the writes themselves felt they couldn't come up with other seasons unless it relied on some kind of gimmick.
It is forgettable, but not for any reasons the show did.

I have friends to this day that never knew there was a Turtles cartoon in 2003, there are some that wouldn't know about the Nick cartoon unless I told them about it some three months ago, and both are for the same reason.

Because neither are/were advertised or promoted outside of the network. Nickelodeon doesn't run any ads about their show outside Nick, hell they barely do it on their own network. The only time they promote the show is when the show is on.

Fox did the same with the 2K3 show. I already knew about the show, but if I didn't I would have never known about the show because they never promoted it outside the network or outside Saturday morning. I saw more ads for the toys than the show itself, and for all we know that was their plan to sell the toys first and the ratings for the show was a bonus.

But when you don't promote the show on other networks, how do you expect new people to see it? When you only advertise to a remote amount of people, it's safe to conclude that only a remote amount of people will watch the show. And with 50 billion channels now a days, it's even harder to do to the point networks don't even try for you're only getting a slight percentage more of people to see the ads.

The '87 show benefited from "Less is More", only about 6-8 channels back in the day, so everybody and their dog saw and heard about the show at some point. Early millennium to today is almost impossible to promote and advertise.

[Netkeeper]

The TMNT anime is better than Next Mutation, TMNT, & the 4kids series, bruh.
http://i.imgur.com/TjOWP3f.gif

Early millennium to today is almost impossible to promote and advertise.
Unless you decide to take the Spongebob approach and take over the whole network! :tlol: Part of why I stopped watching Nick back in the day was because it was basically the Spongebob channel.

I don't know about 2012's toy line, but I do remember 2k3's toy line at least advertising what channel you could watch the show on when you looked at the package. A kid that saw the toys in the store could easily look at them, see the network logo, and start watching the show that way. But you are right, the marketing was really bad for 2k3 TMNT, as well as 2k12. I only know about the latter at all because of my general interest in the fandom, but I suppose I don't count since I don't have Nickelodeon anyway. No cable. Only get that at my grandmother's!

That's okay, Vortexx is much better anyway

[Leo656]

^^That gif makes me chuckle. I needed that, having a horrible day. Luckily Rainbow Dash makes everything 20% more awesome. 8)

[Coola Yagami]

Uh. Then its pretty shocking that X-Men vol. 2 No. 1 is the best-selling comic book of all-time with sales of over 8.1 million copies & almost $7 million, according to Guinness World Records. Started by a sales boom that predated the cartoon by a year.

But, you know, X-Men weren't popular before the cartoon or movie.

For comic fans maybe but ask the average Joe on the street or anyone not into comics and they wouldn't know what you're talking about.

At least where I was, no one was talking about the xmen before the cartoon aired.

[Netkeeper]

^^That gif makes me chuckle. I needed that, having a horrible day. Luckily Rainbow Dash makes everything 20% more awesome. 8)
Glad it cheered you up. Rainbow Dash is amazing.

[Leo656]

High-5. There's an awesome shirt I've had my eye on, I just keep forgetting to order it. I might get two, just to wear one for my entrance for every match I'll ever have from now on. :lol:

[tmntpower1988]

I already own all the OT seasons on DVD but I would be tempted to buy that complete series turtle van set.

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

http://www.memegene.net/media/created/egd27m.jpg

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

Don't even compare the 2k3 series to the next mutation abomination.

The TMNT anime is better than Next Mutation, TMNT, & the 4kids series, bruh.

Tbh I prefer the anime over the next mutation but definately not the 4kids series lol

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

nones making noise!! no one CARES about seeing 4 kids [except their 4 fans] they wont sell and that's all there is to it.. OT sells cause its a plain BETTER PRODUCT.. 4kids isn't..

WHY ISNT THERE A DEMAND FOR 4KIDS??????? why/?? cause its not entertaining, its considered the next mutation#2 of the turtles series to be honest with you..

Seriously, we doing this again?

Try watching the series instead of mindlessly bashing it as usual.

[pingclang]

Its nuts how many folks are bashing 2k3. I mean it is a Turtles property and handled well. Does that mean nothing or am I the only who pretty much likes everything the Turtles are in? (the anime and NM are pretty rough)

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Its nuts how many folks are bashing 2k3. I mean it is a Turtles property and handled well. Does that mean nothing or am I the only who pretty much likes everything the Turtles are in? (the anime and NM are pretty rough)

Completely agree.

This is why i don't get Alliance's hate for it

[Prowler]

It is forgettable, but not for any reasons the show did.

I have friends to this day that never knew there was a Turtles cartoon in 2003, there are some that wouldn't know about the Nick cartoon unless I told them about it some three months ago, and both are for the same reason.

Because neither are/were advertised or promoted outside of the network. Nickelodeon doesn't run any ads about their show outside Nick, hell they barely do it on their own network. The only time they promote the show is when the show is on.

Fox did the same with the 2K3 show. I already knew about the show, but if I didn't I would have never known about the show because they never promoted it outside the network or outside Saturday morning. I saw more ads for the toys than the show itself, and for all we know that was their plan to sell the toys first and the ratings for the show was a bonus.

But when you don't promote the show on other networks, how do you expect new people to see it? When you only advertise to a remote amount of people, it's safe to conclude that only a remote amount of people will watch the show. And with 50 billion channels now a days, it's even harder to do to the point networks don't even try for you're only getting a slight percentage more of people to see the ads.

The '87 show benefited from "Less is More", only about 6-8 channels back in the day, so everybody and their dog saw and heard about the show at some point. Early millennium to today is almost impossible to promote and advertise.
Maybe in 10-20 years, TMNT 2k3 will be looked as some sort of hidden gem from the 00s.

[pingclang]

Completely agree.

This is why i don't get Alliance's hate for it

Yeah. I've never understood the serious mad-on aimed at 2k3 from Alliance. I can see not liking it but taking a massive dump all over it isn't necessary.

[Coola Yagami]

Its nuts how many folks are bashing 2k3. I mean it is a Turtles property and handled well. Does that mean nothing or am I the only who pretty much likes everything the Turtles are in? (the anime and NM are pretty rough)

Even the new live action movie?

[CyberCubed]

Its nuts how many folks are bashing 2k3. I mean it is a Turtles property and handled well. Does that mean nothing or am I the only who pretty much likes everything the Turtles are in? (the anime and NM are pretty rough)

Its just a few trolls like Alliance.

There are some genuine flaws with the 2k3 series, but at least those people explain their critics clearly. Alliance is just a troll.

[pingclang]

Even the new live action movie?

Left that one out. The designs suck but I haven't seen it yet so I can't judge too much.

Its just a few trolls like Alliance.

There are some genuine flaws with the 2k3 series, but at least those people explain their critics clearly. Alliance is just a troll.

Trolls are gonna troll. 2k3 is flawed and I'm not blind to that but it's still a good show.

[Leo656]

One of the better cartoons of its era, in my opinion. TMNT, Masters of the Universe and Justice League pretty much killed everything else.

[Netkeeper]

Yeah. I've never understood the serious mad-on aimed at 2k3 from Alliance. I can see not liking it but taking a massive dump all over it isn't necessary.
They're just a troll, but my experience in the Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Sonic fandoms have taught me that there are a LOT of people that have massive hateboners for 4Kids and will mindlessly bash every single thing the company does, whether it's actually well done or not. Outside of TMNT and Pokémon, 4Kids has an atrocious reputation.

But they aren't even the same company they used to be now, so hearing people still talking about them as if they were still relevant makes me feel like I've actually time travelled back into 2006. Way to go, Alliance.

[pingclang]

They're just a troll, but my experience in the Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Sonic fandoms have taught me that there are a LOT of people that have massive hateboners for 4Kids and will mindlessly bash every single thing the company does, whether it's actually well done or not. Outside of TMNT and Pokémon, 4Kids has an atrocious reputation.

But they aren't even the same company they used to be now, so hearing people still talking about them as if they were still relevant makes me feel like I've actually time travelled back into 2006. Way to go, Alliance.

They handled TMNT well and that's all that matters. I give them credit for that.

[Netkeeper]

They handled TMNT well and that's all that matters. I give them credit for that.
They handled TMNT fabulously, though I do have to say that it might have partly been because of Peter Laird's influence. If you've ever read his blog entries about 2k3, you can definitely see that he stopped the writers from doing a lot of stupid ****. [Except FF/BTTS, that was beyond their control at that point]

[billbot85]

This is great news. I can finally have another chance to get the Turtle Van DVD box set!! :tgrin:

[pennydreadful]

Does anyone have any opinions on whether it's worth getting the boxed Turtle Van set if you already own the single season sets?

[Powder]

Well, there have been many complaints that the van does not keep the discs too safe. They're just in foam slits, easily scratched because of that. So as far as durability is concerned, meh. If you really like the look of the thing, and wanna have back ups of the discs, I guess it's worth your time. But I can't see any reasons otherwise.

[GodzFire]

Lionsgate doesn't give a crap about the TMNT franchise anymore. They put out their half-assed releases with subpar VHS quality picture which took almost a decade to complete and paltry extras (fullscreen and 2.0 mono as extras? Please!), and then said, 'meh, good enough, LAWL forget about fixing the 3 episodes' when they did the Van release.

I look forward to the day the rights expire from them and someone deserving like Shout can pick it up.

[Netkeeper]

Oh, be happy you got a dvd release. :ohwell:

[pennydreadful]

Hmmm. Thanks Powder - I think, based on that, I'll just stick with what I've got for now.

[Leo656]

I want it, but seriously can't justify the expense at the moment. Hopefully, one day.

I mean, I have all the individual sets, I'm just one'a those nitwits who has a lot of stuff laying around to show off. Like The Sword of Omens. I'unno what I'm ever gonna do with it, but I have it.

[pingclang]

Well, there have been many complaints that the van does not keep the discs too safe. They're just in foam slits, easily scratched because of that. So as far as durability is concerned, meh. If you really like the look of the thing, and wanna have back ups of the discs, I guess it's worth your time. But I can't see any reasons otherwise.

Hmmm. Thanks Powder - I think, based on that, I'll just stick with what I've got for now.

I don`t think its that bad. As long as you`re careful when putting the discs in their slot. They`re actually very secure once in place. At least in mine.

[Storm Eagle]

I don`t think its that bad. As long as you`re careful when putting the discs in their slot. They`re actually very secure once in place. At least in mine.

I'd also suggest minding the way you put the lid back on too. The outer edges of the lid could come in contact with the underside of the discs and scratch if you're not careful enough. I remember almost doing that.

The one thing I liked about the set is how it came with a booklet that gives and episode-to-disc breakdown.

[pingclang]

I'd also suggest minding the way you put the lid back on too. The outer edges of the lid could come in contact with the underside of the discs and scratch if you're not careful enough. I remember almost doing that.

The one thing I liked about the set is how it came with a booklet that gives and episode-to-disc breakdown.

Good point but yeah, just be careful. I'm cautious with discs and their boxes anyway so as long as you're careful it'll be fine. I still say the set is worth having.

[Storm Eagle]

Good point but yeah, just be careful. I'm cautious with discs and their boxes anyway so as long as you're careful it'll be fine. I still say the set is worth having.

I take care of my things too, but **** happens. Lord knows that **** happens especially to me.

[pingclang]

I take care of my things too, but **** happens. Lord knows that **** happens especially to me.

Trust me, I understand. I`m careful but still human. Dropping and breaking stuff happens.

[rickwj324]

My set arrived today from Lionsgate!! I am SOOOO excited to get this thing finally!! Thanks OP for letting us know about it.

Rick

[TigerClaw]

My DVD Box set has arrived today. :)

https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/p180x540/10491188_10152526354938407_5999776784940003607_n.j pg

[pannoni1]

Well, it looks like the voting since I compared to the list I provided a couple years back has resulted in a few changes:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40022

You'll notice that Shredderville, Slash the Evil Turtle From Dimension X, and The Missing Map have been replaced by Planet of the Turtleoids (are we getting both parts?), My Brother, the Bad Guy (was #11 when I posted), and Turtles and the Hare (was #12 when I posted). Two of them IMO are decent replacements, though I find that Turtles and the Hare, while an episode with two distinct plots, can't measure up with the first Slash episode. That said, being a random compilation, is for fans who just don't care about having a complete season/series/set in order who just want to casually get some nostalgia. Expect this to lose its value like a sports video game.

[TigerClaw]

Well, it looks like the voting since I compared to the list I provided a couple years back has resulted in a few changes:

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40022

You'll notice that Shredderville, Slash the Evil Turtle From Dimension X, and The Missing Map have been replaced by Planet of the Turtleoids (are we getting both parts?), My Brother, the Bad Guy (was #11 when I posted), and Turtles and the Hare (was #12 when I posted). Two of them IMO are decent replacements, though I find that Turtles and the Hare, while an episode with two distinct plots, can't measure up with the first Slash episode. That said, being a random compilation, is for fans who just don't care about having a complete season/series/set in order who just want to casually get some nostalgia. Expect this to lose its value like a sports video game.
Interesting, Raphael Meets His Match not on the list? I think that episode is popular enough, With being the only one with Mona Lisa in it.

[PizzaPower1985]

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

I'd buy the shell out of that LOL!

[billbot85]

For those of you who have received the re-release of the Van Box Set:

Is Planet of the Turtleoids included? Also, are there are any other episodes that were left out?

[tone-master21]

For those of you who have received the re-release of the Van Box Set:

Is Planet of the Turtleoids included? Also, are there are any other episodes that were left out?

Yes, all the episodes are included

[billbot85]

Yes, all the episodes are included

In that case, I think it's worth getting, especially since it's a complete series that includes those lost episodes. I have most of the seasons on DVD already, but owning this just gives you the whole deal in one cool box set. I may get some kind of circular plastic cases to protect the DVD's though. Has anyone else here tried that? If so, would they still fit in the case?

[tone-master21]

In that case, I think it's worth getting, especially since it's a complete series that includes those lost episodes. I have most of the seasons on DVD already, but owning this just gives you the whole deal in one cool box set. I may get some kind of circular plastic cases to protect the DVD's though. Has anyone else here tried that? If so, would they still fit in the case?

The "lost episodes" were also included on the season 10 DVD ad bonus episodes.

[billbot85]

The "lost episodes" were also included on the season 10 DVD ad bonus episodes.

LOL, I just looked it up on Amazon. Whoops, my bad. So, technically I could just get season 10 in order to have those episodes. But considering I still don't have seasons 7, 9, and 10, I think it's worth getting.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

Oh, be happy you got a dvd release. :ohwell:

Yeah...be happy that one of the most popular cartoons of the 80's/early 90's, and arguably one of the most popular cartoons of all time 'At Least' got a DVD release.

It's a no brainer release. Thus why they cheaped out from the beginning. Because 'why put tons of effort into it when people will buy it regardless'.

[CyberCubed]

Yeah...be happy that one of the most popular cartoons of the 80's/early 90's, and arguably one of the most popular cartoons of all time 'At Least' got a DVD release.

It's a no brainer release. Thus why they cheaped out from the beginning. Because 'why put tons of effort into it when people will buy it regardless'.

Remember the Season 1 DVD came out in 2004 when the second season of the 4kids cartoon was starting, and we didn't get Season 10 until 2012 when the Nick cartoon began.

It took Lionsgate the entire timeframe from when the 4kids show was airing up until the start of the Nick cartoon just to get all 10 seasons out on DVD. I remember back then we didn't even know if they would finish releasing the show on DVD or just stop in the middle.

[sdp]

Counting how popular this series is, fans really got bad luck that such a careless company had the license, any other company would've done a much better job or licensed the show to someone who'd done a great job.

Volume 2 came out one year after V.1, it really came by surprise since no one expected it to happen anymore. Terrible quality, terrible covers, at least they were budget releases at the time.

[Hardshell]

How come the new release of the Van isn't up for pre-order on Amazon? All I can find are the older listings.

[Miles]

I'd say this might be more of an 'in-house', smaller production run from Lionsgate, but I could be wrong. They'd certainly make more money selling it themselves than to Amazon at wholesale...

[Bry]

Breaking my "vacation" to report on something I just noticed!

If you're in Canada and missed the previous release of this set, you might want to check Amazon.ca right now (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B009474UW4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB).

[THGhost]

We already have this cartoon on DVD. Why are they releasing it again?

With the new movie coming out they want to make more money

Then why not release the next cartoon - the 2K3 series? Not Lionsgate, obviously. But Nick should follow suit.

Because it's out of print.

Not true, there's still some reasonably priced one lurking about.

The 2k3 series on blu ray would be incredible. Seeing that show in full HD would breathe new life into it.

The 2K3 series was produced in SD, so I doubt a Blu-ray would ever exist. It would look awesome in HD though.

[billbot85]

Out of curiosity, those of you who ordered the Complete Series Van set from the Lionsgate website, how much did you pay for shipping? I can't seem to find how much they charge...

[Tossled]

Out of curiosity, those of you who ordered the Complete Series Van set from the Lionsgate website, how much did you pay for shipping? I can't seem to find how much they charge...My final price was $87.93

[billbot85]

My final price was $87.93

That's not bad at all! Thanks for letting me know. Did you choose standard ground shipping?

[DarkFell]

I happened to get that TMNT DVD set that has those episodes

Planet of the Turtleoids – Season 5
Night of the Rogues – Season 7
Cowabunga Shredhead – Season 3
Superhero for a Day – Season 4
Turtles at the Earth’s Core – Season 3
Curse of the Evil Eye – Season 2
The Turtles and the Hare – Season 4
The Big Blow Out – Season 3
My Brother, The Bad Guy – Season 5
Shredder & Splintered – Season 1 episodes on it for about..oh $20. I got it this week at a Wal-Mart that did some night shift work for. I bought the DVD when my shift was up.

I've only seen the Turtle Van w/ the disc set once at a different Wal-Mart and didn't have the money to get it.

[TigerClaw]

Out of curiosity, those of you who ordered the Complete Series Van set from the Lionsgate website, how much did you pay for shipping? I can't seem to find how much they charge...
The total for me came up with Tax plus Shipping at $93.74 and that's with Ground Shipping.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yeah, it was the same price for me.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10624894_10152196156202665_1096127975360177895_n.j pg?oh=416c180429d65b8f83bc5fad059e9688&oe=546FEB8B

JUST RELEASE the full 2003 cartoon in a set, please? This is really getting ridiculous. OK, well, it was already ridiculous, but now it's even more so.

The 2k3 series on blu ray would be incredible. Seeing that show in full HD would breathe new life into it.

I completely agree with you guys. The 2k3 series has such beautiful animation to it that HD would be breathtaking. I know this has been discussed before, but what really seems to be the hold up a not having a similar box set for the 4Kids show? Legal and ownership rights over the series?

[MrPliggins]

The 4kids show was produced in standard definition, not HD (besides Turtles Forever, which is a great candidate for a blu-ray release since, although produced in HD, it was only released on DVD).

[AdamWarlock87]

Finally! I'm so happy it got rereleased and I didn't have to pay $400 for this last yr, $69.55 shipped woohoo! I'm in the middle of moving so I won't crack it open just yet.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t61/amondethroned/1335ED5D-0EEE-4CFA-A263-3929259827AB_zpsgin2lxqi.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/amondethroned/media/1335ED5D-0EEE-4CFA-A263-3929259827AB_zpsgin2lxqi.jpg.html)

[Scanderson]

Wow! Got on Amazon today to purchase a different TMNT DVD and it prompted me to add the Van set. I thought it must be a mistake since it had been sold out for so long. Glad to get one. I did get the set back when it was originally released, but the price shot up so high I sold it since I had never opened it. Now, I get it again and made a few hundred in the process.

[DarkFell]

Do any of the DVD's in the Turtle Van also include the clips of Behind The Shell w/ the voice actors that did voice work for the characters? I bought a bunch of DVD's recently and the only extras they had were of other cartoon movies that are out on DVD from LionsGate. >:p

[cammy85]

The DVDs in the van set are exactly the same as the ones in the season sets. Well, except for the disc numbering. :)

[DarkFell]

Thanks cammy85.

[cammy85]

You're welcome!! You gain nothing from he Turtle Van set other than a smaller option to carry all discs.

[billbot85]

Sorry to bump this thread. Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Amazon is currently selling the Fred Wolf Complete Series Turtle Van set for only $60!!

Check it out here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009474UW4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Just ordered mine as a post Christmas gift to myself. :tgrin:

[IMJ]

Sorry to bump this thread. Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Amazon is currently selling the Fred Wolf Complete Series Turtle Van set for only $60!!

Check it out here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009474UW4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Just ordered mine as a post Christmas gift to myself. :tgrin:

In your link on Amazon, under "Edition" it says "No Enhanced Packaging". So does that mean that maybe the van is not included and you'll only receive the discs?

[wpugh2424]

In your link on Amazon, under "Edition" it says "No Enhanced Packaging". So does that mean that maybe the van is not included and you'll only receive the discs?

Curious bout the same thing ... If no van I don't need it

[Zak The Neutrino]

I think I posted this in one of the other threads but Costco has the Van set for 69.99.

[billbot85]

In your link on Amazon, under "Edition" it says "No Enhanced Packaging". So does that mean that maybe the van is not included and you'll only receive the discs?

I just got mine in the mail today. Definitely the Turtle Van box set, so no worries there. That's strange that it says "No Enhanced Packaging" in the Amazon description though...

[Storm Eagle]

So Lionsgate actually is re-releasing a complete series set of the original series, and it's actually in shelf-friendly packaging. The case looks to be one of those oversized DVD cases though, like the one that was used for things like the complete series set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

https://www.amazon.com/Tmnt-Complete-Collection/dp/B07C5FQLM7/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1527773180&sr=1-2&keywords=ninja+turtles

[ranger_scout]

So Lionsgate actually is re-releasing a complete series set of the original series, and it's actually in shelf-friendly packaging. The case looks to be one of those oversized DVD cases though, like the one that was used for things like the complete series set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

https://www.amazon.com/Tmnt-Complete-Collection/dp/B07C5FQLM7/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1527773180&sr=1-2&keywords=ninja+turtles

I'm thinking about buying this. If the cast ever comes to a convention in my area I might have them sign it.

[neatoman]

90$? For a DVD boxset in 2018? The hell with that, you can get the complete collection of Star Trek TNG for 75$, on Blu-Ray! And it's nearly twice as long in total runtime! And also, you know, Star Trek TNG is way more enjoyable as a whole.
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Generation-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00NQXC2YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527788017&sr=8-1&keywords=star+trek+the+next+generation+blu+ray

[Powder]

I would like to double dip but not at that price.

[CyberCubed]

Lionsgate will probably continue to re-release new sets till the end of time. I at least wish they'd fix some of the order like put the two skipped Season 5 eps back in the Season 5 instead of on Season 10 (lol), but it's likely the same discs.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Just give us a Blu-Ray already.

[oldmanwinters]

I'd prefer to have the complete series on digital streaming platforms at the highest resolution feasible... at least on par with the transfer quality of the German DVD release.

[CyberCubed]

My dream would also be for Rob Paulson and Barry Gordon to re-record new lines on the eps they missed with the substitute VA's, but I know that would never happen.

I at least wish Raph's voice was better on "The Ninja Sword of Nowhere" and the Euro Vacation eps. The Season 10 Raph voice was fine.

[neatoman]

Just give us a Blu-Ray already.

"Choppy animation and obvious errors in glorious HD! Notice the flaws even easier because the picture is 2,25 times clearer!"

Eh... OK, I guess it would technically still look better? And there's the benefit of maybe having more episodes per disc? I'm just not sure the sharper image is really necessary for a show like, just make the DVDs cheaper.

[oldmanwinters]

"Choppy animation and obvious errors in glorious HD! Notice the flaws even easier because the picture is 2,25 times clearer!"

Eh... OK, I guess it would technically still look better? And there's the benefit of maybe having more episodes per disc? I'm just not sure the sharper image is really necessary for a show like, just make the DVDs cheaper.

In regards to old 4:3 aspect ratio cartoons, I'm not a stickler for BluRay or the so-called "hi-def" marketing gimmick, but I know that many of the Lionsgate DVD releases suffered from compression in order to get lots of episodes to fit on a single disc. And that's a problem that Lionsgate never rectified despite the many re-releases and repackaging of the show.

[TigerClaw]

I still have my box set which is in that Turtle Van case. For anyone who hasn't gotten this set. I highly recommended despite the price.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Complete 4Kids TMNT DVD sets?

No?

Then I'll just keep my money...

[Prowler]

Complete 4Kids TMNT DVD sets?

No?

Then I'll just keep my money...

Yeah I never got why that show is ****ing hard ot track down on DVD? How doesn't it have proper DVD releases? I own a couple of 2k3 DVDs of season 1. Each consist about 3 or 4 episodes iirc. Bought them in an electronics store in the DVD section back in 2008 or so?

[TurtleWA]

Will any store besides Amazon have it? I don’t feel like paying that price for it to show up at my door with a smashed DVD box and stickers placed all over the DVD box.

[Storm Eagle]

90$? For a DVD boxset in 2018? The hell with that, you can get the complete collection of Star Trek TNG for 75$, on Blu-Ray! And it's nearly twice as long in total runtime! And also, you know, Star Trek TNG is way more enjoyable as a whole.
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-Generation-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B00NQXC2YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527788017&sr=8-1&keywords=star+trek+the+next+generation+blu+ray

I would like to double dip but not at that price.

The price is something I didn't think about until later. Like I said earlier, it seems to have the same kind of casing the The Sabrina the Teenage Witch complete series set has, and just has one less disc. The STTW set doesn't even cost that much.

Just give us a Blu-Ray already.

"Choppy animation and obvious errors in glorious HD! Notice the flaws even easier because the picture is 2,25 times clearer!"

Eh... OK, I guess it would technically still look better? And there's the benefit of maybe having more episodes per disc? I'm just not sure the sharper image is really necessary for a show like, just make the DVDs cheaper.

I know that foreign countries have done that sort of thing, but I'm not sure if American companies can. An official from this company called Shout! Factory said that they could lose their license to put out material on Blu-ray if they only stuffed a load of episodes on one Blu-ray disc without enhancing the picture quality and sound. I'm aware that a company called Discotek has done that with Fist of the North Star, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Samurai Pizza Cats. I'm not sure how they get away with that, but there's probably a reason why it's not something widely practiced, illegal or not.

Mill Creek Entertainment once announced plans to put out He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on Blu-ray, but then plans were scrapped when they found out that they don't have the proper masters for it. World Events Productions was even going to put out Voltron: Fleet of Doom on Blu-ray, and canceled that probably for the same reason.

Will any store besides Amazon have it? I don’t feel like paying that price for it to show up at my door with a smashed DVD box and stickers placed all over the DVD box.

Family Video has a listing for it too, for $52.

https://www.familyvideo.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-complete-classic-collection-set-526574

I'm pretty sure other stores will be selling it, and maybe even for a better price than even that. I got my turtle van set for $55 at DVD Empire when they had a Black Friday sale in 2012. With shipping, it came out to $58 rounded off, and they didn't charge me the tax. So if I can get a really good deal on this set, then I won't mind replacing it with my turtle van set.

[TurtleWA]

Cool, thanks for the info dude! :tsmile:

[sdp]

13 years later and the box art is still awful :lol:

Only way I'd be interested is if it were the whole show in like 1 BR disc. Multi-Disc sets are so 00's.

I wish the OT would get the love and care the He-Man and Transformers DVDs seem to have gotten*.

*Seem since I'm not a fan of those franchises so I don't actually know but from what I recall they at least tried remastering them somewhat.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

I don't even care about extra features or even HD quality for a show like FW tmnt to be honest.

Just give me a Blu-Ray Disc with all 193 episodes and thats good enough for me.

Assuming each Standard Definition Episode is about 250 mb (which was about the size of the episodes at their best quality on Youtube before being taken down), One 50Gb Double Layered Blu-Ray should be able to comfortably fit every single episode with plenty of space to spare for anything else (menus etc.)

[TurtleWA]

The case looks to be one of those oversized DVD cases though, like the one that was used for things like the complete series set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch

So you think it will be something like this? I hate how Amazon does not have good pictures showing potential customers what they are purchasing.

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[Storm Eagle]

So you think it will be something like this? I hate how Amazon does not have good pictures showing potential customers what they are purchasing.

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Yes, exactly something like that. Still, I'll have to say that I'm not too big on that packaging.

Amazon's image for the STTW set doesn't show much, but at least customers have uploaded pictures to show people what to expect.

[pferreira]

So Lionsgate actually is re-releasing a complete series set of the original series, and it's actually in shelf-friendly packaging. Just scrolled down that page and kind of ironic yet sad to see the first user comment from 2014 boxset say "The re-issue is EXACTLY like the 2012 version" :(

Come on Lionsgate, how many times are you just going to keep re-releasing the same thing with nothing extra to make people want it?

Just give us a Blu-Ray already.Agreed. With extras.

"Choppy animation and obvious errors in glorious HD! Notice the flaws even easier because the picture is 2,25 times clearer!"I think any improvement in terms of visual quality could help the show actually so I'm all for that.

I don't even care about extra features or even HD quality for a show like FW tmnt to be honest.If you aren't interested in any extras or learning about the making of the show can't you just pick up the KSM blu-ray set from Germany?

[FredWolfLeonardo]

If you aren't interested in any extras or learning about the making of the show can't you just pick up the KSM blu-ray set from Germany?

I'm not sure about the KSM, but I will admit, I came off as a little harsh by saying I didn't care about the show not being in HD :P

What I meant was that, due to Lionsgate taking so long to do anything, that I would just be thankful for a Blu-Ray release in SD quality with no extra features at this point.

[pferreira]

I'm not sure about the KSM, but I will admit, I came off as a little harsh by saying I didn't care about the show not being in HD :P

What I meant was that, due to Lionsgate taking so long to do anything, that I would just be thankful for a Blu-Ray release in SD quality with no extra features at this point.I guess it depends how desperate you are for the blu-ray set. So far KSM is the only company that has released the show on blu-ray so that will be your best option. I'd only want TMNT on blu-ray if they gave us something better than just a barebones release.

[Storm Eagle]

Just scrolled down that page and kind of ironic yet sad to see the first user comment from 2014 boxset say "The re-issue is EXACTLY like the 2012 version" :(



They were only bringing it back since they discontinued it some time after its initial release in 2012. Now this time, they're just releasing it in shelf-friendly packaging. After the turtle van version's reissue, it was discontinued again. There was some news about another reissue, and it said that it's possible that the packaging could be different, and it actually is this time around. It may be the same discs with the same content as all the other releases, but now they're in a case that can fit on a shelf.

At this point, I personally don't expect any new content.

[pferreira]

They were only bringing it back since they discontinued it some time after its initial release in 2012. Now this time, they're just releasing it in shelf-friendly packaging. After the turtle van version's reissue, it was discontinued again. There was some news about another reissue, and it said that it's possible that the packaging could be different, and it actually is this time around. It may be the same discs with the same content as all the other releases, but now they're in a case that can fit on a shelf.

At this point, I personally don't expect any new content.I do hope the next reissue brings with it some more content than just the episodes.

[sdp]

The only hope we have is that once DVD dies for good and an alternative to 4K BR comes along for a decent physical release of the turtles.

[TheCanadiandrome]

So Lionsgate actually is re-releasing a complete series set of the original series, and it's actually in shelf-friendly packaging. The case looks to be one of those oversized DVD cases though, like the one that was used for things like the complete series set of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

https://www.amazon.com/Tmnt-Complete-Collection/dp/B07C5FQLM7/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1527773180&sr=1-2&keywords=ninja+turtles

damn, was really hoping for the Technodrome packaging :lol:

[Storm Eagle]

I do hope the next reissue brings with it some more content than just the episodes.

I might be misunderstanding you, but even some of the single season sets had special features. They'd be in the turtle van version too, and they'll also be in the regular version coming next week. So I was saying that I wouldn't have expected any new bonus features in that. Again, it's just a shelf-friendly version.

[pferreira]

I might be misunderstanding you, but even some of the single season sets had special features. They'd be in the turtle van version too, and they'll also be in the regular version coming next week. So I was saying that I wouldn't have expected any new bonus features in that. Again, it's just a shelf-friendly version.I'm talking new stuff. The original small extras were hardly comprehensive for such a big TV show like this one. We should be treated to something like what Time Life did with The Real Ghostbusters.

[Storm Eagle]

I'm talking new stuff. The original small extras were hardly comprehensive for such a big TV show like this one. We should be treated to something like what Time Life did with The Real Ghostbusters.

At least they're offering it in not so fancy packaging now. I just think the MSRP should be lower. I just hope it has an episode-to-disc configuration insert like the turtle van version has. This wasn't going to have any new features.

[wpugh2424]

What's the best place to get all the fw tmnt series ? With all the episodes and none missing
Does that van set include them all ?

[neatoman]

What's the best place to get all the fw tmnt series ?

Technically speaking, it's Piratebay.

[Storm Eagle]

What's the best place to get all the fw tmnt series ? With all the episodes and none missing
Does that van set include them all ?

Yes it does, yet there are a couple out of order. Those would be "Once Upon a Time Machine" and the two-part "Planet of the Turtleoids". The former should be among the fourth season episodes, and the latter should be among the fifth season episodes. They were finally put out on the disc for the tenth season as bonus episodes.

[mexichrist83]

I'm really glad that the complete series is getting a shelf friendly re-release. I have the first three seasons of the show on DVD which I got incredibly cheap years ago and I wouldn't mind getting this set but I will definitely wait until the price comes down or until I can find it way cheaper. I love the show for nostalgia reasons but lets not kid ourselves because the show is really silly and I would mostly pop in my dvds of it for background noise and very casual viewing. I really do hate the artwork for this set and for some of the previous sets. Why do products for the FW show always use such awful art for the characters? I would love to see some fan made package art for this complete series set that we could use instead of what they're giving us :tlol:

[TurtleWA]

Anyone find any trusted online retailers that have this box set instock for less than Amazon price?

I’m wanting to pick it up but just can’t do it at that Amazon price.

[Storm Eagle]

Anyone find any trusted online retailers that have this box set instock for less than Amazon price?

I’m wanting to pick it up but just can’t do it at that Amazon price.

I already showed you that Family Video link from before, but they currently say they're out of stock. It was released yesterday, and I still haven't seen it up for sale on any of the other retail sites. I was hoping other people picked one up and perhaps did an unboxing video, butt there's nothing. There are a few listings on eBay though, and only one shows you what it actually looks like. The seller is selling it brand new and it has a Wal-Mart sticker on it, and they don't even list it on their site. The seller is actually charging for less than the Amazon price, but whether or not you'd trust him is your decision to make.

[TurtleWA]

I already showed you that Family Video link from before, but they currently say they're out of stock. It was released yesterday, and I still haven't seen it up for sale on any of the other retail sites. I was hoping other people picked one up and perhaps did an unboxing video, butt there's nothing. There are a few listings on eBay though, and only one shows you what it actually looks like. The seller is selling it brand new and it has a Wal-Mart sticker on it, and they don't even list it on their site. The seller is actually charging for less than the Amazon price, but whether or not you'd trust him is your decision to make.

Yeah you did show me the other link but now that I have money it’s unavailable stock.

I was hoping something new popped up or something with stock now that I’m able to purchase.

[cammy85]

I didn't find it at Best Buy online, and I already have the Van set. But I did find the movie trilogy on Blu-ray so I ordered that. I do have a question on that, but I'll ask in a new thread.

[Storm Eagle]

Yeah you did show me the other link but now that I have money it’s unavailable stock.

I was hoping something new popped up or something with stock now that I’m able to purchase.

I didn't find it at Best Buy online, and I already have the Van set. But I did find the movie trilogy on Blu-ray so I ordered that. I do have a question on that, but I'll ask in a new thread.

I actually found two of them stocked at a Wal-Mart this morning, and it's $49.96 there. It was a Wal-Mart in Connecticut that was the closest to me, although I live in New York. I did check two in New York yesterday that were closest to me, and one of them is much farther away, but still a reasonable distance. Before I went to Connecticut today, I went to two Wal-Marts in New Jersey that were closest to me.

https://i.imgur.com/pNSMPYg.jpg?1

It's still a bit high, but it kind of gives me hope since it could be cheaper if it ever goes up for sale at DVD Planet, DeepDiscount, and DVD Pacific. I was hoping it might have an insert with the episode-to-disc configuration like the turtle van set has, or that the configuration would be printed on the inside of the case's wrap. I could see inside of it and saw that there's no insert, and the inside is blank. There's still a part of me that might get it. I may pick get it from the Wal-Mart tomorrow and hold on to it until I find that another place is offering it cheaper. Then I'd just sell my turtle van set for about the same price that Wal-Mart is selling the shelf-friendly version.

[darthsmozers]

I actually found two of them stocked at a Wal-Mart this morning, and it's $49.96 there. It was a Wal-Mart in Connecticut that was the closest to me, although I live in New York. I did check two in New York yesterday that were closest to me, and one of them is much farther away, but still a reasonable distance. Before I went to Connecticut today, I went to two Wal-Marts in New Jersey that were closest to me.

https://i.imgur.com/pNSMPYg.jpg?1

It's still a bit high, but it kind of gives me hope since it could be cheaper if it ever goes up for sale at DVD Planet, DeepDiscount, and DVD Pacific. I was hoping it might have an insert with the episode-to-disc configuration like the turtle van set has, or that the configuration would be printed on the inside of the case's wrap. I could see inside of it and saw that there's no insert, and the inside is blank. There's still a part of me that might get it. I may pick get it from the Wal-Mart tomorrow and hold on to it until I find that another place is offering it cheaper. Then I'd just sell my turtle van set for about the same price that Wal-Mart is selling the shelf-friendly version.

I'm still looking to buy the van (no discs) if anyone is selling theirs :-)

[TurtleWA]

I actually found two of them stocked at a Wal-Mart this morning, and it's $49.96 there. It was a Wal-Mart in Connecticut that was the closest to me, although I live in New York. I did check two in New York yesterday that were closest to me, and one of them is much farther away, but still a reasonable distance. Before I went to Connecticut today, I went to two Wal-Marts in New Jersey that were closest to me.

https://i.imgur.com/pNSMPYg.jpg?1

It's still a bit high, but it kind of gives me hope since it could be cheaper if it ever goes up for sale at DVD Planet, DeepDiscount, and DVD Pacific. I was hoping it might have an insert with the episode-to-disc configuration like the turtle van set has, or that the configuration would be printed on the inside of the case's wrap. I could see inside of it and saw that there's no insert, and the inside is blank. There's still a part of me that might get it. I may pick get it from the Wal-Mart tomorrow and hold on to it until I find that another place is offering it cheaper. Then I'd just sell my turtle van set for about the same price that Wal-Mart is selling the shelf-friendly version.

I walked by the Walmart DVD section the other day thinking about this and seen nothing. What part of the store had it? Thanks for the heads up dude! :tsmile:

Side note: I did see several NES classics stocked in the store for first time

[Storm Eagle]

I walked by the Walmart DVD section the other day thinking about this and seen nothing. What part of the store had it? Thanks for the heads up dude! :tsmile:



You find it in the DVD section. Wal-Mart even has a listing for it on their site where it's $50.55. So you can check that listing to see what stores near you might have it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-The-Complete-Classic-Series-Collection-DVD/357138269

Anyway, Amazon has since lowered the price to that, but it still hasn't shown up on any other retail sites.

[dragonside]

man, why not a blu ray yet.

haha. I have 3 sets of the van, so I'll probably skip this release.

I also have the individual dvd releases...which are my "shelf" warmers.

[Storm Eagle]

I actually bought this set the week after it came out, but I wasn't going to open it until I saw pictures of the inside of the set somewhere. That, or even an unboxing YouTube video showing how it looks. If I didn't see any of those things by the time the return window closed, then I'd have returned it to the store for a refund. I saw an eBay listing for one that someone was selling, and they had one picture of how the inside looked. I thought it wasn't so bad, but then I actually opened the set I bought, and it's not quite what I expected. In fact, it's not any better than how the complete series set for Sabrina the Teenage Witch is designed. So I took pictures for you guys to see how they designed this set.

When you first open up the set. If the discs look like they're out of order, they're not. Each hub actually has two discs on them. So that means discs are on top of another, and we all know that that's not good.
https://i.imgur.com/TB2VAtB.jpg?2

The middle of the set. Discs 9 through 12 on one side. Discs 13 through 16 on the other.
https://i.imgur.com/MrKsGEd.jpg?2

The final seven discs in the set. Disc 23 has its own hub.
https://i.imgur.com/PsT6l3W.jpg?2

Yeah so it's kind of a letdown. I might just see about selling this, and hopefully the person who takes it off my hands won't mind it. I guess I'll stick with my turtle van set.

[oldmanwinters]

I actually bought this set the week after it came out, but I wasn't going to open it until I saw pictures of the inside of the set somewhere. That, or even an unboxing YouTube video showing how it looks. If I didn't see any of those things by the time the return window closed, then I'd have returned it to the store for a refund. I saw an eBay listing for one that someone was selling, and they had one picture of how the inside looked. I thought it wasn't so bad, but then I actually opened the set I bought, and it's not quite what I expected. In fact, it's not any better than how the complete series set for Sabrina the Teenage Witch is designed. So I took pictures for you guys to see how they designed this set.

When you first open up the set. If the discs look like they're out of order, they're not. Each hub actually has two discs on them. So that means discs are on top of another, and we all know that that's not good.
https://i.imgur.com/TB2VAtB.jpg?2

The middle of the set. Discs 9 through 12 on one side. Discs 13 through 16 on the other.
https://i.imgur.com/MrKsGEd.jpg?2

The final seven discs in the set. Disc 23 has its own hub.
https://i.imgur.com/PsT6l3W.jpg?2

Yeah so it's kind of a letdown. I might just see about selling this, and hopefully the person who takes it off my hands won't mind it. I guess I'll stick with my turtle van set.

Thanks for sharing! That does look like a jumbled mess. Sad that the Lionsgate folks have just been releasing the same disc prints since 2004 with an occasionally different cover. If the show ever gets a Blu Ray release, I wonder how many discs they could reduce the set to.

[sdp]

Thanks for taking a bullet for the fandom Storm.

Thanks for sharing! That does look like a jumbled mess. Sad that the Lionsgate folks have just been releasing the same disc prints since 2004 with an occasionally different cover. If the show ever gets a Blu Ray release, I wonder how many discs they could reduce the set to.

Unless they did an HD transfer which I doubt they would even a "remaster" or better transfers of the OT would all fit in one BR disc.

[pferreira]

Yeah so it's kind of a letdown. I might just see about selling this, and hopefully the person who takes it off my hands won't mind it. I guess I'll stick with my turtle van set.Rather predictably the whole thing is a cash grab. I hope someone other than Lionsgate one day treats the show either the respect it deserves.

[Storm Eagle]

Rather predictably the whole thing is a cash grab. I hope someone other than Lionsgate one day treats the show either the respect it deserves.
I don't think it's a cashgrab since shelf-friendly packaging is always a good idea. They just did a poor job with this one.

[FredWolfLeonardo]

Rather predictably the whole thing is a cash grab. I hope someone other than Lionsgate one day treats the show either the respect it deserves.

In before someone comes in and says the whole show was a cash grab :lol:

[neatoman]

In before someone comes in and says the whole show was a cash grab :lol:

Well, you said it, not me...

[Spike Spiegel]

In before someone comes in and says the whole show was a cash grab :lol:

The first season is truly a delight.

After that...well, I'm really not sure.

[TigerClaw]

I actually bought this set the week after it came out, but I wasn't going to open it until I saw pictures of the inside of the set somewhere. That, or even an unboxing YouTube video showing how it looks. If I didn't see any of those things by the time the return window closed, then I'd have returned it to the store for a refund. I saw an eBay listing for one that someone was selling, and they had one picture of how the inside looked. I thought it wasn't so bad, but then I actually opened the set I bought, and it's not quite what I expected. In fact, it's not any better than how the complete series set for Sabrina the Teenage Witch is designed. So I took pictures for you guys to see how they designed this set.

When you first open up the set. If the discs look like they're out of order, they're not. Each hub actually has two discs on them. So that means discs are on top of another, and we all know that that's not good.
https://i.imgur.com/TB2VAtB.jpg?2

The middle of the set. Discs 9 through 12 on one side. Discs 13 through 16 on the other.
https://i.imgur.com/MrKsGEd.jpg?2

The final seven discs in the set. Disc 23 has its own hub.
https://i.imgur.com/PsT6l3W.jpg?2

Yeah so it's kind of a letdown. I might just see about selling this, and hopefully the person who takes it off my hands won't mind it. I guess I'll stick with my turtle van set.
So your issue with this is the aesthetics? For anyone whose never own the original set. I don't think they care of how the box set comes packaged. As long as it has all the Discs. They should be fine. Even if its the same number of discs from the previous re-release.

The Box Set in mine is the Turtle Van design. That takes up a lot of space. and I think this set would be perfect for those who need the space.

[Storm Eagle]

So your issue with this is the aesthetics? For anyone whose never own the original set. I don't think they care of how the box set comes packaged. As long as it has all the Discs. They should be fine. Even if its the same number of discs from the previous re-release.

The Box Set in mine is the Turtle Van design. That takes up a lot of space. and I think this set would be perfect for those who need the space.

The issue is the fact that discs are on top of each other. That can cause the discs to be scratched.

[TigerClaw]

The issue is the fact that discs are on top of each other. That can cause the discs to be scratched.
Then take the discs out and put them in another case or something. Its no big deal.

[Storm Eagle]

Then take the discs out and put them in another case or something. Its no big deal.

You can have it if you'd like.

I'll just say that this in no way deserves a MSRP of $89.99.

[pferreira]

In before someone comes in and says the whole show was a cash grab :lol:Yes I almost forgot about our favourite Fred Wolf fan... :lol:

[Danetello]

I don't think it's a cashgrab since shelf-friendly packaging is always a good idea.

I actually like this new re-release for the fact it saves shelf space and fits at normal DVD height!

[Storm Eagle]

I actually like this new re-release for the fact it saves shelf space and fits at normal DVD height!
So someone else gets it. They ought to just use better casing where they don't stack discs.

[pferreira]

I actually like this new re-release for the fact it saves shelf space and fits at normal DVD height!Now imagine how much more space you could save if it was on blu-ray. :D

[Storm Eagle]

Now imagine how much more space you could save if it was on blu-ray. :D

The amount of discs would most likely be reduced by half at the most, since the memory on the discs would be used to enhance the picture and sound quality. That apparently isn't possible with the masters they have. They're not putting them on Blu-ray for storage alone.

[sdp]

I was told on another forum that almost all animated shows can be scanned to be in HD because they're done on film or some fancy explanation I cant' remember, so is this possible for the OT? Because I remember reading the exact opposite many years ago.

I think in standard definition even if they touched it up a bit from the current releases (since they crammed 10 episodes per disc) they'd all fit in one Blu-Ray.

[Diorm]

I'm still looking to buy the van (no discs) if anyone is selling theirs :-)

Same. Nobody seems to sell them appart on ebay.

[IndigoErth]

Unless a set of discs somehow were destroyed and unable to play, I can kind of see why that doesn't really happen. I mean good god, where would someone store so many discs otherwise. >.<

[TigerClaw]

So today I was trying to rip all the DVDs from the box set that comes with the Turtle Van, One of the disks is defective, my burner can't read it at all, I see white dots on a whole side of the disk, It looks like its from the inside as I can't wipe them clean. Therefore one of these disks is defective.

I'm going to have to order the new box set that comes in the case, Hopefully all the disks would be in good condition. I was trying to rip these DVDs so that I can store the episodes on my NAS, But with one disc defective, I can't rip the entire set.

If any of you guys bought this box set recently, Make sure all the Disks are in good condition, Otherwise they won't play on the player or anything.

[TigerClaw]

a little update, I managed to order the new box set that comes in the case on Amazon, It should be here tomorrow.

Imagine owning the original set only to find out one disk was defective.

[The-Shredder]

So today I was trying to rip all the DVDs from the box set that comes with the Turtle Van, One of the disks is defective, my burner can't read it at all, I see white dots on a whole side of the disk, It looks like its from the inside as I can't wipe them clean. Therefore one of these disks is defective.

I'm going to have to order the new box set that comes in the case, Hopefully all the disks would be in good condition. I was trying to rip these DVDs so that I can store the episodes on my NAS, But with one disc defective, I can't rip the entire set.

If any of you guys bought this box set recently, Make sure all the Disks are in good condition, Otherwise they won't play on the player or anything.

I encountered similar problems with one of my movies when ripping my DVD collection a couple years ago. The bonus disc ripped just fine, yet for some reason my DVD drive couldn't read the main feature disc. Unfortunately, it was most likely due to disc rot. For media that isn't too rare, replacements can easily be found used in good condition or even new, but it's still annoying to deal with. I should probably go back and make sure every important disc in my house has been archived before it's too late. Video cassettes are even more stressful to deal with.

Also, how is the video quality on this set? I only have the original 2004 Season 1 DVD with the bonus episodes from Season 10 and it looked really great the last time I watched it. Some people have complained about "VHS quality," so it sounds like the later season releases didn't have a high quality transfer.

[TigerClaw]

The TMNT complete series set has shipped today. So it should be here later today.

[sdp]

Disc media just was never any good, awful format the only positive it had was its large capacity for a cheap price. Now that physical media is a niche it should go to a more expensive but better format like say the Nintendo Switch cards. Perhaps it didn't make sense when they were trying to make the cheapest product but now it doesn't matter.

Also, how is the video quality on this set? I only have the original 2004 Season 1 DVD with the bonus episodes from Season 10 and it looked really great the last time I watched it. Some people have complained about "VHS quality," so it sounds like the later season releases didn't have a high quality transfer.

Well the first disc only had like 9 episodes per disc which for DVD it's a lot of episodes that start affecting video quality since it can only handle so much space. Later releases included 12 or 13 episodes per disc so quality suffered. Of course Lionsgate never remastered the show either so it was just the transfers they already had and shoving a bunch of episodes per disc. Even without remastering them releasing the episodes on streaming or on dvds with less episodes would improve quality but they don't care. And yes each release and box set includes the same discs as far as I remember.

[TigerClaw]

Discs are very delicate pieces of media, They need to be handle with care. You should never touch the bottom part of it and it shouldn't have any scratches.

[TigerClaw]

The new box set finally came today, and I noticed that Disk 6 and Disk 7 has one of the same episodes. The episode called Plan Six From Outer Space shows up at the of Disk 6, but at the front of Disk 7. And it seems like this episode is Season 4, not Season 3.

[sdp]

The new box set finally came today, and I noticed that Disk 6 and Disk 7 has one of the same episodes. The episode called Plan Six From Outer Space shows up at the of Disk 6, but at the front of Disk 7. And it seems like this episode is Season 4, not Season 3.

You are over 10 years late with this discovery, they're the same discs from the individual volumes and there are repeat episodes, Vol. 1 has Season 8 episodes for example and some episodes were skipped and put on future volumes.

[ABrown]

Vol. 1 has Season 8 episodes for example

Season 10 you mean, right? Aren't you talking about the four episodes on volume one that are half of season 10's episodes?