TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
volume 5

Release Date: August 29, 2006 

MSRP Price: $14.98 (estimated price)
Amazon Price: $11.99
Costco Price: $11.99 
Wallmart: $11.99

Episodes: 12
Format:  Full-Screen
Studio: Lionsgate
Run Time: 289 minutes
Number of Discs -  1

TMNT Volume 5 Rating: "C" 
Video: C 
Animation: C
Audio:  D
Content:  C
Acting:  C
Bonus Material:  NA
Overall:  C

Volume 5 brings back 12 episodes from the shows original series which spawned the billion dollar juggernaut of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The series spawn three successful motion pictures, a slew of toys, clothes, utensils and so on. 

I was a huge fan of the TMNT due to the graphic novels from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. These graphic novels contained adult content and situations. The cartoons took on a more children's theme. The features exposed viewers to new puppet skills that made the characters life like. 

A new animated series is nearly complete and ready for television. A new live action film is currently in development. Ang Lee has been attached to the live action product. 

The bad side of this release is Lionsgate releasing just 15 episodes in this set when there are about 190 total episodes.  

PACKAGING 
The packaging looks comic featuring Raphael with a sai in handle. The video comes in a Lenticular slip case using the same image.

VIDEO: 
The digital transfer good.  

AUDIO: 
The audio is there. You can easily hear the dialog and the shows recognizable theme music. 

BONUS FEATURES:  
NONE

SUMMARY: 
This is the original cartoons that fans will enjoy. It's got a decent price for 12 episodes. Fans of the show will like it and it may be the perfect time to get the young ones into this fun franchise. 

Castle Rating:  C

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