New info on the Artisan TMNT DVD's (box art!)

[One Radical Dude]

I pre-ordered, anyway....

Bowser, I can see it, too.

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Originally Posted by One Radical Dude

I pre-ordered, anyway....

Bowser, I can see it, too.

You know, maybe if I pound my head into the wall a few dozen times to knock myself silly, I'll be able to see the picture, too.

If I ever get my hands on the guy who created the Internet filter, I'll make sure he gets a lump of coal in his stocking every year at Christmas for the rest of his life.

"Yeah, he's fine!" - Raphael, from "Mutagen Monster"

[Bry]

Hopefully that'll show up for ya.

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Originally Posted by Bry_Katz

Hopefully that'll show up for ya.

"HOLY GUACAMOLE!" - Michaelangelo

The image . . . I can see it . . . the picture has taken shape . . .

AND I LOVE IT! Of course, I know I'm in the minority here, but I don't care. Everyone knows I love the Ninja Turtles this way.

This is great. Thank you, dude!

"Turtle Power!" - the Turtles, from "Shredder's Mom" and a million other episodes.

[Reznorite420]

Originally Posted by Karpo_007

Yes I know all that. Thats why I said it can't be the full miniseries or the "Epic begins" if it has 2 unaired episodes as extra.

Of course, who says the unaired episodes are counted in with that running time? Do the backs of other DVD boxes combine the time of all the other bonus material in with the running time of the movie/show itself? Of course not. If the running time for the bonus material is included, it's listed separately, and I don't think a website would go through all the trouble to include the running time for the bonus material, all the customers need to know is how long the featured material is.

That's what makes the most sense to me, at least. I guess we'll just find out when the time comes.

About the box art once again, I would've been much happier if it displayed the turtles with a more serious demeanor and less goofy look to them, the way they looked in the original opening title, in other words. Either that or have a really cool shell design.

If they're gonna release them in boxed sets, they should be sure to include some kind of captioning such as this: "THE ORIGINAL CARTOON SERIES

*insert original toon logo here*

THE COMPLETE NTH SEASON"

Think of how other TV shows are released in season sets today, you know, basically the same look with the exception of text or border color. Think of how the boxed sets for Star Trek TNG are released to get an idea of what I mean, only modified to fit TMNT.

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

About the box art once again, I would've been much happier if it displayed the turtles with a more serious demeanor and less goofy look to them, the way they looked in the original opening title, in other words. Either that or have a really cool shell design.

I know it doesn't seem like much, but I'll try and explain why the design looks good. Simply put, it's the same design some of the VHS tapes had from Family Home Entertainment.

If anyone ever bought Volumes 1-4 or Volumes 5-8 in the box set of the old cartoon, the design on the box very closely resembles the artwork here on the DVD. Same thing with the four volumes of the "Hollywood Dudes" series, for example.

Check out some of the box covers on this site and do a comparison:

http://www.technodrome.com/images/vhs/

So, even though it may not be exactly what you wanted, it's keeping very much in line with the artwork Family Home Entertainment came up with over 10 years ago for their video releases. And I, for one, am very happy with the design.

"Totally righteous, huh?" - Michaelangelo, from "Invasion of the Krangezoids"

[Karpo_007]

If the unaired eps would be considered as DVD extras and not included in the running time, it would make even less sense. Episodes 1-4, without intro and outro are 21 minutes long and episode 5 is 19.5. So the full miniseries is around 104 minutes long.

[Cascadia]

hmmm....i will wait until later to see what is on it. the unaired episodes would be nice though

[Reznorite420]

Originally Posted by Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan

Simply put, it's the same design some of the VHS tapes had from Family Home Entertainment.

If that proves anything, it's that it only further justifies my opinion as to why the box art SUCKS!

Karpo: How would that make less sense? At least if the bonus eps aren't included in that running time, 93 minutes sure is longer than 72, wouldn't you say?

[Ninja Tiptup]

I don't think it sucks. We have to remember that the old TMNT was very kid friendly, happy, and puffy. I'd prefer a more generic pic but this'll do. I need more colorful DVD's anyway... most of mine (the box art) looks so boring.

I kinda wish they had used the boxart for Heroes in a Half-Shell. It was awesome other than the orange (toy) weapons.

I still think its three episodes plus the bonus ones and they'll do two volumes for season 1.

[Cascadia]

the art is not too bad at all.....it fits the classic series very well

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

If that proves anything, it's that it only further justifies my opinion as to why the box art SUCKS!

There was an episode from the old cartoon, though I forget which one, where Michaelangelo said, "Man, there's just no pleasing some dudes." I would apply that quote to Reznorite's comments.

Originally Posted by Ninja Tiptup

I don't think it sucks.

Well, at least one person around here has taste.

Originally Posted by Scienctific freak

the art is not too bad at all.....it fits the classic series very well

Yes, doesn't it? I'm glad we're all in agreement on that.

In short, the box art works. Deal with it.

"Does this mean we don't get no shrimp puffs?" - Bebop, from "April Foolish"

[raphael90]

I wish the cover could be something cool, i.e. a picture pulled from the title song (the first version)...you know like where they're getting ready to attack the Technodrome near the end of the song? That kind of cover would rock...but alas its not meant to be.

[J Legault]

The Art Work doesn't bother me. But the 4 unaired episodes sounds good.

but remenber it's been 8-9 years since I saw some of the show. I only know 3 episodes and there like a hundred of them I never seen. But atleast I'll see the old series for once.

[Karpo_007]

Originally Posted by Reznorite420

Karpo: How would that make less sense? At least if the bonus eps aren't included in that running time, 93 minutes sure is longer than 72, wouldn't you say?

Yes, but It couldn't be the full miniseries either. Wich makes me wonder what on earth does the 93 minutes consist of.

[Sparvid]

Originally Posted by Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan

Check out some of the box covers on this site and do a comparison:

http://www.technodrome.com/images/vhs/

So, even though it may not be exactly what you wanted, it's keeping very much in line with the artwork Family Home Entertainment came up with over 10 years ago for their video releases. And I, for one, am very happy with the design.

Looking at that link, I would say that anything like the first four covers would look good (if they color all the Turtles green, of course)

[Ninja Turtles Cartoon Fan]

Here is the upcoming DVD release:



And here is the cover for a video that looks very similar:



Some may think it looks too kiddy; who cares? I like it. This show was made for kids.

"How can we think with these giant mosquitoes buggin' us?" - Raphael, from "Funny, They Shrunk Michaelangelo"

[Karpo_007]

Point taken, but in the first season the tone was more mature and serious. Thats why I don't think it fits very well.

[Reznorite420]

Originally Posted by Ninja Tiptup

I don't think it sucks. We have to remember that the old TMNT was very kid friendly, happy, and puffy.

Ehhhh, not the first season.

[Roseangelo]

You don't even know that the first "season" is going to be on the DVDs. I'm expecting completely random episodes.