My idea for a Planet of the Turtleoids DVD

*CyberCubed* · 03-26-2009, 11:51 AM

After Season 7 comes out, it would be nice if they announced a DVD set that contains the two-part Planet of the Turtleoids, Once upon a Time Machine (maybe even just throw in the first Hokum ep too for the hell of it), and all the Turtle Tip shorts.

Sadly whenever Season 8 comes I doubt they'd put the missing eps on it, so our only hope is for Planet of the Turtleoids gets its own DVD release. With that 2-parter, and the 2-part Hokum eps, and the Turtle Tips shorts, they could release it on DVD for about $9.99 and I'd buy it.

IIRC Murphy said Lionsgate was looking for a way to release more DVD sets considering now they're at a lack of episodes (Seasons 8-10 is only 24 eps together), so a separate release of these skipped eps would give them the extra money they want.

What do you think?

*gobo* · 03-26-2009, 12:17 PM

Not a bad idea... I'm willing to bet though that they hold them for the single-disc Season 10 DVD that they might not even make since it seems more reasonable to bundle the last three. But, since they're doing these Season 7 'slices' with six to seven eps a piece, I guess it's not so hard to believe they'll do an eight-ep volume (with only four new-to-DVD eps unless they add the skipped ones).

*CyberCubed* · 03-26-2009, 12:31 PM

I think all of Season 10 will be released together, it wouldn't make sense for them to skip eps just 'cause they were put on the first set as bonus eps. They deserve to be put in their proper order with the rest of the season.

Although I imagine Seasons 8-10 will all be released separately at 8 eps per disc.

*gobo* · 03-26-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think all of Season 10 will be released together, it wouldn't make sense for them to skip eps just 'cause they were put on the first set as bonus eps.

Oh, I wasn't suggesting they'd leave them off. Just pointing out that these skipped eps would make perfect purchase incentives since half the season was previously released on DVD.

*Spitfire* · 03-26-2009, 01:35 PM

I'd prefer they release the entire series in an special box set that includes those lost episodes and the shorts. That gives us more of a reason to buy it and everyone gets what they want.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-26-2009, 01:37 PM

I think it should have been an Easter special, given the Hokum content.

Actually, I think the original VHS release of the Hokum episodes was an Easter special.

GodzFire · 03-26-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

I'd prefer they release the entire series in an special box set that includes those lost episodes and the shorts. That gives us more of a reason to buy it and everyone gets what they want.

Right, screw the loyal fans who've bought every season so far even with all the mistakes Lionsgate has made. Sounds to me like saying a big "F U" to us.

*MrPliggins* · 03-26-2009, 10:20 PM

I wonder if they'll market the entirety of season 10 as "never before seen"?

Blade Raider · 03-26-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GodzFire

Right, screw the loyal fans who've bought every season so far even with all the mistakes Lionsgate has made. Sounds to me like saying a big "F U" to us.

I agree completely. That would be like a gaint middle finger to me. I've already spent over $150 on their DVDs, I shouldn't have to (AND I WON'T!) pay another $150-$200 for 3 episodes that should have been there to begin with!

*Spitfire* · 03-26-2009, 10:58 PM

Because tons of other series haven't done that.
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complet...8126366&sr=8-1

How's that screwing anyone over? It's giving people who don't have it yet a chance to get them all at once and those who do a chance to own a back - up.

It's no different then 4Kids re-releasing the new series in new DVD sets. The new sets are nicer and I don't know about you but I'd like chapter skip on the first season of turtles as well as season 3 to be all together. I'd also love back-ups because mine are getting mangled from watching them so much.

I do agree though your idea would be great and I think they should do that for fans who wouldn't want to buy a series set.

GodzFire · 03-26-2009, 11:44 PM

Right because everyone can afford $200 dollars in DVD backups....

Blade Raider · 03-27-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Because tons of other series haven't done that.
http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complet...8126366&sr=8-1

How's that screwing anyone over? It's giving people who don't have it yet a chance to get them all at once and those who do a chance to own a back - up.

It's no different then 4Kids re-releasing the new series in new DVD sets. The new sets are nicer and I don't know about you but I'd like chapter skip on the first season of turtles as well as season 3 to be all together. I'd also love back-ups because mine are getting mangled from watching them so much.

I do agree though your idea would be great and I think they should do that for fans who wouldn't want to buy a series set.

That's completely different. That Batman set is just the four volumes repacked with one new bonus. Bonuses are nice, but are meant to be unneed content and NOT needed to enjoy the feature presentation (in this case, the show itself). Those 3 episodes (mostly Planet of the Turtleoids) are feature presentations and not bonuses. The Turtles Tips, on the other hand, are bonuses and I really couldn't care less if that was exclusive to a complete series sets. The point is, NO complete series set that is a repack of the old releases (and truth me, Liongate will just repack them if their using VHS copies) have episodes exclusive to the series set, and that's how it should be.

Pretty much, it's like releasing Star Wars episode IV and VI alone and then saying you have buy them again to get V. That would piss anyone off.

*Spitfire* · 03-27-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GodzFire

Right because everyone can afford $200 dollars in DVD backups....

If in a single year you don't have 200 bucks or more in disposable income then no I guess you couldn't. But the rest of us with jobs, or other forms of income, can. Being cheap seems to be a turtle fan trait. You'll all re-buy the 500th re-release of the old figures but when it comes to DVDs it's like "Oh noes! Wez be ripped oFF!"

*CyberCubed* · 03-27-2009, 04:53 PM

Lionsgate re-releasing old DVDs, like say taking the four Season 3 discs and putting them on boxset is a good idea for people who never got the individual volumes.

But I hope Lionsgate finally puts the 3 skipped eps on SOME disc, eventually. I've already watched these eps on the internet but I shouldn't have to do this considering there's no reason why they can't be on DVD.

*gobo* · 03-27-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

You'll all re-buy the 500th re-release of the old figures but when it comes to DVDs it's like "Oh noes! Wez be ripped oFF!"

Like hell I will. Playmates can kiss my ass. The only business those cheapskates© are getting from me is when I buy the classic series Season 7 DVDs and throw away the trinkets.

*ToTheNines* · 03-27-2009, 07:09 PM

My idea was buy the VHS. I paid 5 bucks for it online and it dosen't look too out of place between season's 5 and 6 on my TMNT shelf.

GodzFire · 03-28-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

If in a single year you don't have 200 bucks or more in disposable income then no I guess you couldn't. But the rest of us with jobs, or other forms of income, can. Being cheap seems to be a turtle fan trait. You'll all re-buy the 500th re-release of the old figures but when it comes to DVDs it's like "Oh noes! Wez be ripped oFF!"

How dare you...HOW DARE YOU judge a person without even knowing them! I'm 25, and I've worked hard for what I have. I was working full time in IT until my position was eliminated back in December due to the economy; it wasn't anything I did, I just happened to be the person on the shift at the time. It didn't matter I had been there a couple of years, when a person who just been hired no longer than 2 months before would have been in that position a month later, but is still working there. Sound fair to you? I live in one of the worst locations for unemployment. I WANT to work, and financially support the family. It drives me almost to tears being powerless like this, but there is literally nothing here, for your information. You might also think twice about what you say when you know that my father, who has loyally worked at the same company over 30 years might shut down at any time. If that happens, we lose everything.

So yea, according to you, I guess I am "cheap", and can't afford to spend another $200 bucks on a full set. I have some other stuff I need to worry about, like having a home to live in, and insurance to cover us.

Ioz · 03-28-2009, 06:37 PM

They should just release the 3 missing episodes with the season 10 episodes that weren't released with volume 1 and call it the "The Final Volume" or something like that. No way should the missing episodes be part of some huge, expensive box set featuring episodes that we already own.

soccerstud652 · 03-29-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

My idea was buy the VHS. I paid 5 bucks for it online and it dosen't look too out of place between season's 5 and 6 on my TMNT shelf.

If one has the resources to dub it to a dvd, then maybe we could start a project for DVD artwork.

I worked on some DVD inserts for the first few seasons that gave the dvd set the episode names and original airdates, I'll try to take some pics and post them soon.

If anyone is up for it, let me know. I'll be glad to start working on it sometime in May, when I have free time. A Planet of the Turtleoids dvd cover, with some nice artwork and a spine that matches the current DVD releases.

*CyberCubed* · 03-30-2009, 03:56 PM

It's just sad the fans have to resort to this when an official company can not even competently put eps on DVD. How many people have contacted Lionsgate about this and they don't listen and/or care?

I don't get it, what is so hard about this? These 3 eps are in their vault somewhere, putting the damn eps on DVD is so ridiculously simple.

Someone here who is an "insider" needs to mosey on over and convince them to put these eps on DVD.

03-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	My idea for a Planet of the Turtleoids DVD After Season 7 comes out, it would be nice if they announced a DVD set that contains the two-part Planet of the Turtleoids, Once upon a Time Machine (maybe even just throw in the first Hokum ep too for the hell of it), and all the Turtle Tip shorts. Sadly whenever Season 8 comes I doubt they'd put the missing eps on it, so our only hope is for Planet of the Turtleoids gets its own DVD release. With that 2-parter, and the 2-part Hokum eps, and the Turtle Tips shorts, they could release it on DVD for about $9.99 and I'd buy it. IIRC Murphy said Lionsgate was looking for a way to release more DVD sets considering now they're at a lack of episodes (Seasons 8-10 is only 24 eps together), so a separate release of these skipped eps would give them the extra money they want. What do you think?

03-26-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Not a bad idea... I'm willing to bet though that they hold them for the single-disc Season 10 DVD that they might not even make since it seems more reasonable to bundle the last three. But, since they're doing these Season 7 'slices' with six to seven eps a piece, I guess it's not so hard to believe they'll do an eight-ep volume (with only four new-to-DVD eps unless they add the skipped ones). __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

03-26-2009, 01:35 PM	#5
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I'd prefer they release the entire series in an special box set that includes those lost episodes and the shorts. That gives us more of a reason to buy it and everyone gets what they want. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-26-2009, 01:37 PM	#6
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,499	I think it should have been an Easter special, given the Hokum content. Actually, I think the original VHS release of the Hokum episodes was an Easter special. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

03-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#10
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Because tons of other series haven't done that. http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complet...8126366&sr=8-1 How's that screwing anyone over? It's giving people who don't have it yet a chance to get them all at once and those who do a chance to own a back - up. It's no different then 4Kids re-releasing the new series in new DVD sets. The new sets are nicer and I don't know about you but I'd like chapter skip on the first season of turtles as well as season 3 to be all together. I'd also love back-ups because mine are getting mangled from watching them so much. I do agree though your idea would be great and I think they should do that for fans who wouldn't want to buy a series set. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	I think all of Season 10 will be released together, it wouldn't make sense for them to skip eps just 'cause they were put on the first set as bonus eps. They deserve to be put in their proper order with the rest of the season. Although I imagine Seasons 8-10 will all be released separately at 8 eps per disc.

03-26-2009, 10:20 PM	#8
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I wonder if they'll market the entirety of season 10 as "never before seen"?

03-26-2009, 11:44 PM	#11
GodzFire Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sewers Posts: 292	Right because everyone can afford $200 dollars in DVD backups....

03-27-2009, 04:53 PM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	Lionsgate re-releasing old DVDs, like say taking the four Season 3 discs and putting them on boxset is a good idea for people who never got the individual volumes. But I hope Lionsgate finally puts the 3 skipped eps on SOME disc, eventually. I've already watched these eps on the internet but I shouldn't have to do this considering there's no reason why they can't be on DVD.

03-27-2009, 07:09 PM	#16
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,359	My idea was buy the VHS. I paid 5 bucks for it online and it dosen't look too out of place between season's 5 and 6 on my TMNT shelf.

03-28-2009, 06:37 PM	#18
Ioz Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 103	They should just release the 3 missing episodes with the season 10 episodes that weren't released with volume 1 and call it the "The Final Volume" or something like that. No way should the missing episodes be part of some huge, expensive box set featuring episodes that we already own.

03-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#20
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	It's just sad the fans have to resort to this when an official company can not even competently put eps on DVD. How many people have contacted Lionsgate about this and they don't listen and/or care? I don't get it, what is so hard about this? These 3 eps are in their vault somewhere, putting the damn eps on DVD is so ridiculously simple. Someone here who is an "insider" needs to mosey on over and convince them to put these eps on DVD.