Search - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Season 1 - Part 1 of 2 - (2 DVDs - 12 Episodes) on DVD

K. K. (GAMER)
Reviewed on 4/26/2023...

Fun Ninja fun for the whole family!

They finally came to their senses!

Jim Hawkins | Sacramento CA | 03/25/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I saw the original series back in the 80s, and like everyone did back then--loved it. I watched the cartoons regularly, and each movie as it came out. The franchise had a good run, but I didn't expect to see it come back. Much to my surprise, in 2003 a brand new cartoon appeared--and the turtles were more serious, the Shredder was actually intimidating, rather than the bumbling villain from the 80s--it didn't take long before I was sucked in. But the DVD releases were lackluster. When everyone else was releasing season sets for $40-$50, you could only buy TMNT episodes 3 to a disc at $15! So I held off on buying them, hoping the company would come to their senses. And now that I was just getting to the point of thinking I would have to go hunt down all the older 3-episode DVDs, they finally wised up! I feel bad for those who already bought the older DVDs, but I'm very glad they are finally being released in this format. It's better for collectors, and more friendly to those who might not have wanted to pay so much for the single discs (like me).



The 2003 cartoon has had great art/animation, and a more serious, exciting tone that has made it alot of fun to watch. If you were a fan of the old show but have never seen this, give it a try, you won't be disappointed.



Since no one else has posted it, here's a list of the episodes that should be on this disc (from an online episode guide-may vary a little):



1- 1 Things Change

1- 2 A Better Mousetrap (1)

1- 3 Attack of the Mousers (2)

1- 4 Meet Casey Jones

1- 5 Nano

1- 6 Darkness on the Edge of Town

1- 7 The Way of Invisibility

1- 8 Fallen Angel

1- 9 Garbageman

1-10 The Shredder Strikes (1)

1-11 The Shredder Strikes (2)

1-12 The Unconvincing Turtle Titan



Overall this should be a great set of solid episodes. I'm definitely pre-ordering this one."

Excellent series

Dragonlady | 02/28/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This series is, by far, the best thing that has been done with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since the original comic book. It easily surpasses the original cartoon and the first three movies in terms of visuals, action, characterization, plot and continuity. Everyone who's ever loved the turtles should own this series. That said, there are probably a good many people who already do, as this has been released before. However, the previous releases for these twelve episodes were three episodes to a DVD for more per DVD than the cost of this set. Not exactly ideal. This set is good for anyone who is just getting into the series and doesn't want to spend very much or for the DVD addict who is running out of room on their shelves. And it's a good way to send a message to the people in charge of such things that customers are still interested in season sets for this cartoon. After all, if they don't see any interest in what came before, they're hardly likely to release anything new."

Finally!

R. Tordsen | Sioux Falls, SD USA | 03/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I at one time collected the volumes, but when the episodes became out of order, I stopped.



This is for anyone who doesn't want 6-8 volumes per season. This is something Funimation and 4kids should have been doing Since day one. This is an obvious beginning showing they are releasing all 4 seasons in 2 volumes sets with 2 discs in each volume. By the time they get to Season 4, it is my hope they will have Season 5 (dubbed "The Lost Season" in many respects) Ready to release as a final addition to this collection.



This series outstands the original 1989 series for various reasons. delving back into the original black and white mirage comics for reference, This series expands in plot, character development and consistency where the 10-year running series merely entertained the idea the turtles were Ninja and barely gave it true form or reference.



While I collect and admire the old series for its longevity and childhood memories, TMNT2003 is one series I watch over and over again.



If you have been Reluctant to collect this series thus far because of the amount of volumes and the price each volume costs, I recommend to buy this and start the Turtles story all over again."