The following is an attempt to document the original TMNT cartoon episodes, movies and miscellaneous projects that were released commercially during the '80s and '90s.

Additional information supplied by Jo Owens. Laser Disc info and additional catalog numbers provided by Eric Kelly. TMNT VCD info supplied by Jake Fritz. "Unchain My Heart" info supplied by Jamie Peter. "All in the Family" info sent in by Jarrah White. "Getting Down In Your Home Town" info supplied by Dan Hernandez. Thanks Jo, Eric, Jake, Jaime, Jarrah and Dan!

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Heroes
Heroes in a Half Shell
Catalog Number 23978
41 minutes
Released: 1988

The origin story of how four turtles became mutant crimefighters after contact with a mysterious ooze. Contains the episodes "Turtle Tracks" and "Enter: The Shredder." Volume 1 in the first four volume set.

Epic
The Epic Begins
Catalog Number 23979
72 minutes
Released: 1988

Highlights from the first 3 volumes in movie form. Meet Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo, the Renaissance turtles who are fighting evil for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Heroes in a half shell... Turtle Power!

Epic
Hot Rodding Teenagers
Catalog Number 23980
51 minutes
Released: 1988

The continuing adventures of the terrapin heroes who rise from the sewers to fight for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Contains the episodes "Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension X" and "A Thing About Rats." Volume 2 in the first four volume set.

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The Shredder is Splintered
Catalog Number 23981
53 minutes
Released: 1988

Once again, the heroes in a half shell emerge to fight for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Contains the episodes "Shredder and Splintered" and "Return of the Shredder." Volume 3 in a four volume set.

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Case of the Killer Pizzas
Catalog Number 27314
48 minutes
Released: 1990

The evil Shredder has devised a plan in which monster meatballs threaten to devour the city. But our lean, green gang of teen Turtles aren't going to take this tasteless attack without a food fight. Contains the episodes "Case of the Killer Pizzas" and "Enter the Fly." Volume 4 in a four volume set.

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Invasion of the Punk Frogs
Catalog Number 27315
25 minutes
Released: 1988

Shredder's latest scheme is to acquire more Mutagen and create more mutants. Because of a storm in Dimension X, the Mutagen cannister lands in a Florida swamp rather than the Big Apple, thus creating the four mutant frogs: Genghis Frog, Rasputin the Mad Frog, Attila the Frog and Napolean Bonafrog. Contains the episode "Invasion of the Punk Rock Frogs."

The Incredible Shrinking Turtles
Catalog Number 27317
93 minutes
Released: 1988

The notorious Shredder has shrunk the radical Renaissance ruffians into mini-mutants. Are the Turtles all washed up in a drain pipe or will they rise to the occasion? Contains the episodes "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles," "It Came from Beneath the Sewers," "The Mean Machines" and "Curse of the Evil Eye."

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Cowabunga, Shredhead
Catalog Number 27319
47 minutes
Released: 1988

The TMNT must fight to save Michaelangelo from a villainous clone created by the evil Shredder and that oversized brain, Krang. Contains the episodes "Cowabunga, Shredhead" and "New York's Shiniest." Volume 5 in the second four volume set.

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Super Bebop and Mighty Rocksteady
Catalog Number 27336
47 minutes
Released: 1990

Sinister Shredder's tricks just never cease and this time his scheming reaches monstrous proportions. Shredder has made super-powerful clones out of his bumbling pals Bebop and Rocksteady, and these punk abominations are programmed to put a stop to the green teens! Contains the episodes "Super Rocksteady and Mighty Bebop" and "Mutagen Monster."

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Sky Turtles
Caralog Number 27339
28 minutes
Released: 1990
Burger King Promotional Video

Shredder has turned the City upside down, literally! Can the Turtles get their feet back on the ground to defeat him? Contains the episode "Sky Turtles."

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Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers
Catalog Number 27340
28 minutes
Released: 1990
Burger King Promotional Video

Visitors from another galaxy have lost one of their high-tech gizmos, and the Turtles have to help them find it! Contains the episode "Invasion of the Turtle Snatchers."

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The Great Boldini
Catalog Number 27341
25 minutes
Released: 1990
Burger King Promotional Video

When the Great Boldini attempts to make a priceless emerald disappear, he gets more than he bargained for when some gangsters who show up want the emerald for themselves! Contains the episode "The Great Boldini."

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April Foolish
Catalog Number 27342
25 minutes
Released: 1990
Burger King Promotional Video

April gets mistaken for a princess, kidnapped (again!), and held for ransom! Contains the episode "April's Fool."

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Pizza by the Shred
Catalog Number 27363
47 minutes
Released: 1989

Shredder has opened a pizza parlor with the intent of introducing a new variety of pizza - Turtle Supreme! But when the new delivery boy turns out to be none other than that surfin' teen Michaelangelo in disguise, it's wipe-out time for this poison pizza parlor. Contains the episodes "Pizza by the Shred" and "Return of the Fly." Volume 8 in the second four volume set.

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Turtles at the Earth's Core
Catalog Number 27369
47 minutes
Released: 1990

Shredder has dug deep into the earth where dinosaurs still roam the land to steal a precious crystal. But the dinosaurs need the crystal's energy to survive. The fearless foursome set out to save the prehistoric environment. Contains the episodes "Turtles at the Earth's Core" and "Enter the Rat King."

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Attack of the Big Macc
Catalog Number 27375
47 minutes
Released: 1989

A time portal drops MACC, a peace-loving robot from 400 years in the future, onto the streets of New York. When Shredder arms him with a deadly laser, only the turtles can stop him from creating an army of invincible robot warriors. Contains the episodes "Attack of Big Macc" and "The Old Switcheroo." Volume 7 in the second four volume set.

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Leonardo Lightens Up
Catalog Number 27377
47 minutes
Released: 1991

In Splinter's absence, Leonardo rules the turtle team with an iron fist. Contains the episodes "Leonardo Lightens Up" and "Leonardo Versus Tempestra." Part of the "Sewer Heroes Series."

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Raphael Meets His Match
Catalog Number 27378
47 minutes
Released: 1990

Raph goes to a posh costume party on a yacht. Contains the episodes "Raphael Meets His Match" and "Raphael Knocks 'em Dead." Part of the "Sewer Heroes Series."

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Donatello's Degree
Catalog Number 27379
47 minutes
Released: 1990

Don scores highest in his correspondence class, meriting a personal appearance to receive his degree. Contains the episodes "Donatello's Degree" and "Donatello Makes Times." Part of the "Sewer Heroes Series."

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Michaelangelo Meets Bugman
Catalog Number 27380
48 minutes
Released: 1990

Mike meets his comic book hero. Contains the episodes "Michaelangelo Meets Bugman" and "What's Michaelangelo Good For?" Part of the "Sewer Heroes Series."

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The Turtles' Awesome Easter
Catalog Number 27386
47 minutes
Released: 1991

Shredder is trying to destroy Easter and only the green teens can stop him. To find a solution, they must travel into "The Fairy Tale" Dimension, where they meet up with many storybook superstars. Contains the episodes "The Turtles and the Hare" and "Once Upon a Time Machine."

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Turtles VS Turtle Terminator
Catalog Number 27398
47 minutes
Released: 1989

Krang has unleashed a turtle terminator disguised as Irma. After turning office life upside down, the android-Irma sets out to blast the green teens to smithereens. Contains the episodes "The Turtle Terminator" and "Turtles, Turtles Everywhere." Part of "Sewer Heroes 2: The Bad Guys" series.

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Turtles VS the Fly
Catalog Number 27399
47 minutes
Released: 1988

The evil fly has fly-jacked a long-buried alien spaceship. Using the ship's transdimensional warp drive crystal as bait, the bugbrain sets a trap for the green teens. Contains the episodes "Bye, Bye Fly" and "Shredderville." Part of "Sewer Heroes 2: The Bad Guys" series.

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Turtles VS Leatherhead
Catalog Number 27400
47 minutes
Released: 1989

When the turtles receive a distress call from their mutant amigos the Four Frogs, they travel to the Florida swamps to battle with Leatherhead, a half-man, half-alligator foe. Contains the episodes "Leatherhead, Terror of the Swamp" and "Leatherhead Meets the Rat King." Part of "Sewer Heroes 2: The Bad Guys" series.

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Turtles VS Rhinoman
Catalog Number 27401
47 minutes
Released: 1989

Masquerading as the heroic Rhinoman and Mighty Hog, Rocksteady and Bebop win a huge diamond in a contest. But when the contest turns out to be a bogus search for evildoers, the Turtles must save the city from being turned into zombies. Contains the episodes "Rhinoman" and "Blast From the Past." Part of "Sewer Heroes 2: The Bad Guys" series.

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Turtles of the Jungle
Catalog Number 27418
46 minutes
Released: 1991

Donatello's idol, Professor Willard W. Willard, has invented a molecular intensifier. When the device goes awry and turns the professor's monkey into a giant ape and the town plants become a jungle, Shredder and Krang want the intensifier. Contains the episodes "Turtles of the Jungle" and "Turtlemaniac." Part of the "Hollywood Dudes" series.

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Rebel Without a Fin
Catalog Number 27419
49 minutes
Released: 1991

A mad scientist has turned April into a fishwoman and has created rebellious half fish/half man to help him destroy the city. It's up to the Turtles to save April and the city. Contains the episodes "Rebel Without a Fin" and "Splinter Vanishes." Part of the "Hollywood Dudes" series.

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Four Turtles and a Baby
Catalog Number 27420
46 minutes
Released: 1991

Dimension X is under attack and the Neutrino rulers transport their cute baby, Tribble, to the Turtles' lair to protect her. But babysitting Tribble can be trouble because this baby has telekinetic powers. Contains the episodes "Four Turtles and a Baby" and "Shredder's Mom." Part of the "Hollywood Dudes" series.

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Planet of the Turtles
Catalog Number 27421
46 minutes
Released: 1993

Krang and Shredder are up to their old tricks and Earth is in danger. This time they drain the Earth of its energy and everyone falls asleep - except our green heroes. An intergalactic wrestling match erupts. Contains the episodes "Planet of the Turtles" and "Plan Six from Outer Space." Part of the "Hollywood Dudes" series.

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The Big Rip Off
Catalog Number 27450
48 minutes
Released: 1993

Krang and Shredder have sent their hench-mutants all over town stealing energy for the Technodrome. Contains the episodes "The Big Rip Off" and "The Big Break In." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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The Big Blow Out
Catalog Number 27451
48 minutes
Released: 1993

The green teens think they can relax, but Shredder's awesome Technodrome has surfaced and is rolling over everything in its path. Contains the episodes "The Big Blow Out" and "Peking Turtles." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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The Big Zipp Attack
Catalog Number 27452
48 minutes
Released: 1993

Once again, repairs on the Technodrome leave Krang and Shredder in need of supplies from Earth. Contains the episodes "The Big Zipp Attack" and "Farewell, Lotus Blossom." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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The Big Cuff Link Caper
Catalog Number 27453
48 minutes
Released: 1993

Big Louie's hoods are robbing all the best places and taking only cuff links. Contains the episodes "The Big Cuff Link Caper" and "The Grybyx." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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Convicts from Dimension X
Catalog Number 27567
46 minutes
Released: 1995

In two Turtlerific episodes the Green Teens encounter and must defeat convicts from Dimension X, released when Donatello's new invention goes haywire. Contains the episodes "Convicts from Dimension X" and "Night of the Dark Turtle." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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The Starchild
Catalog Number 27569
46 minutes
Released: 1995

The Turtles defend Earth from an angry space armada after an infant alien lands in their care. Contains the episodes "The Starchild" and "Combat Land." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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The Legend of Koji
Catalog Number 27570
46 minutes
Released: 1995

The sinister Shredder is back, way back in ancient Japan to alter time and wipe out the half-shelled heroes. Contains the episodes "The Legend of Koji" and "White Belt, Black Heart." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

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Shredder Triumphant
Catalog Number 27572
46 minutes
Released: 1995

Shredder sends the teen terrapins to prison in Dimension X. They must escape and save the Earth from the evil Krang and his Rock Warriors. Contains the episodes "Shredder Triumphant!" and "Atlantis Awakes." Part of the "Bodaciously Big Adventures Series."

mikey
Funny, They Shrunk Michaelangelo
Catalog Number 27455
28 minutes
Released: 1990

Michaelangelo is accidentally caught in a shrinking ray used by mad ship collector Talbot Breech. The happy and hapless Turtle is then stuck in a bottle and must use his wits to escape Talbot and his hungry cat. Contains the episode "Funny, They Shrunk Michaelangelo." Hi-C Fruit Drinks promotional release.

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Beyond the Donatello Nebula
Catalog Number 27509
46 minutes
Released: 1994

Don receives broadcasts from deep in outer space. Contains the episodes "Beyond the Donatello Nebula" and "Big Bug Blunder." Part of the "Out Of this World!" series.

leo
Unidentified Flying Leonardo
Catalog Number 27510
45 minutes
Released: 1994

The Turtles investigate some suspicious saucers. Contains the episodes Unidentified Flying Leonardo" and "The Foot Soldiers Are Revolting." Part of the "Out Of this World!" series.

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Planet of the Turtleoids
Catalog Number 27511
45 minutes
Released: 1993

The gang pays a visit to some ancient turtle relatives. Contains the episode "Planet of the Turtleoids." Part of the "Out Of this World!" series.

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Return of the Turtleoid
Catalog Number 27512 45 minutes
Released: 1993

The crime-fighting Turtles must stop an indestructible giant robot before he destroys Kerma. Contains the episode "Return of the Turtleoid." Part of the "Out Of this World!" series.

turtloid
Return of the Turtleoid
30 minutes
Released: 1993

NOTE: this video was released for a toy called "TV Teddy," which was an interactive talking teddy bear.

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The Four Musketurtles
Catalog Number 27343
25 minutes
Released: 1990

It's Mardi Gras and Leonardo thinks he's a real Musketeer - can the other Turtles knock some sense into him before Shredder gets away with his evil scheme? Contains the episode "The Four Musketurtles."

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The Four Musketurtles
30 minutes
Released: 1993

NOTE: this video was released for a toy called "TV Teddy," which was an interactive talking teddy bear.

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Get Shredder
Catalog Number ?
59 minutes
Released: 1996

The Green team finally has time to round up Dimension X and Shredder. Witness shell shocking action as the fab four try to stop the awesome annihilator and rescue their friends in the channel Six Newsroom. Contains the episode "Get Shredder."

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Cry H.A.V.O.C.
Catalog Number ?
60 minutes
Released: 1994

Our favorite foursome must stop an evil slug-creature before it's too late. Contains the episode "Cry H.A.V.O.C."

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Cyber Turtles
Catalog Number ?
60 minutes
Released: 1996

Krang and Shredder steal a weapon from the warlike Glaxons. The Turtles must deal with both those baddies as well as the Glaxons, who put on cybersuits which give them incredible powers. Contains the episode "Cyber Turtles."

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We Wish You a Turtle Christmas
Catalog Number 27551
25 minutes
Released: 1994

Gnarly music videos for Christmas from the pizza-munching Turtles, featuring "We're the Turtles," "Deck the Halls," "Up From the Sewer," "Gotta Get a Gift," "Wrap Rap," "Twelve Days of Christmas" and "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas." Contains some of the same music as the "Coming Out of Their Shells" tour.

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Turtle Tunes
Catalog Number 27550
25 minutes
Released: 1994

Sing-along with the Renaissance terrapins on "We're the Turtles," "We've Been Living In the Sewer,"Skateboardin' Round the Fountain," "Leonardo Had a Rowboat," "I Love to Ride the Carousel," "It's a Pity When the City Isn't Clean," "I Got Friends," "Don't Talk to Strangers" and "On Top of a Pizza." Contains some of the same music as the "Coming Out of Their Shells" tour.

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TMNT: The Movie
Catalog Number 27345
95 minutes
Released: 1990

The first Turtle flick.

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TMNT Music Videos
Catalog Number K5-07325
10 minutes
Released: 1990

Includes music videos of the songs "Spin That Wheel" by Hi-Tek 3 and "Turtle Power" by Partners In Kryme from the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie soundtrack.

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The Making of TMNT: Behind the Shells
Catalog Number 75253
30 Minutes
Released: 1991

A back stage pass to the production of the first Turtles movie.

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The Coming Out of Their Shells Tour
Catalog Number 7007
90 minutes
Released: 1990

The Turtles are live on stage, fighting against the evil Shredder with musical instruments instead of martial arts weapons.

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The Making of the Coming Out of Their Shells Tour
Catalog Number 9180
30 minutes
Released: 1990

Take a fantastic journey with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they transform themselves into one of America's premiere rock and roll bands.

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TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze
Catalog Number 75183
88 minutes
Released: 1991

The second Turtle flick.

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Vanilla Ice - Ninja Rap
Catalog Number K5-07355
6 minutes
Released: 1991

Music video of the song from the TMNT II soundtrack.

Getting Down
TMNT: Gettin' Down In Your Town Tour
AISN 0679843531
Random House Video
Released: October 20, 1992

Hot on the heels of their wildly successful “Comin’ Out of Their Shells” tour, Mike, Raph, Leo and Don are back, live on stage in a bodacious concert performance. Together with Casey Jones, their head “Toadie”, the rockin’ reptiles present a spectacle of laughs, special effects, and of course totally awesome rock ’n’ roll music! And when the evil dude Shredder pays an interdimensional video visit things get really interesting. It’s the gang of green as you’ve never seen them before, and they're gettin’ down in your town!

Info supplied by Dan Hernandez.

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TMNT III
Catalg Number 52433
95 minutes
Released: 1993

The third Turtle flick.

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation
"East Meets West"

Catalog Number 0442
75 minutes
Released: 1998

Compilation of the first five episodes of the television series. Years later, older and (hopefully) wiser, the four intrepid Turtles are joined by a work of art in the form of a long lost sister. But though baby blue-clad Venus de Milo is fully trained in the Shinobi arts, it will take all of the Turtles' prowess to put a stop to the dread Dragon Lord's schemes of conquering the universe.

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation
"Unchain My Heart"

Catalog Number 14485SVP
75 minutes
Released: 1999 (Australian exclusive)

Some 70 Years ago, a honourable Shinobi warrior defeated an evil vampire - Vam Mi. The Warrior stole Vam Mi's Indestructible heart and buried the vampire, attempting to prevent her evil rising again. The warrior entrusted the heart to his apprentice Venus, the Ninja Turtles most valued girlfriend! With the help of her immortal vampire followers, Vam Mi escapes from her tomb and has only three days to recover her heart before turning into dust.
 
When Vam Mi confronts Venus to reclaim her heart, the Turtles join forces to defeat the vampire's destructive plan. In a final attempt, Vam Mi summons the powerful Elemental Vampire to conquer the Turtles and repossess her heart.

Information supplied by Jamie Peter.

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Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation
"All In The Family"

61 minutes
Released: 1998 (UK exclusive)

Contains the episodes "Staff of Bu-Ki", "Meet Dr. Quease" and "All in the Family".

Info supplied by Jarrah White.

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"Operation Blue Line"

April and the TMNT save the Los Angeles Metro from a dastardly villain named Gridlock. The TMNT are in their public appearance costumes (like the ones that were seen at malls) - so this tape was made on a shoestring budget and was probably done as a charity/public relations thing... unfortunately we don't have any details about it.

Information supplied by Kyle Holland.

Bezem wrote to say that the original voice cast from the TMNT cartoon reprised their roles for this tape - but this has been disputed by other fans.

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TMNT Laser Disc
"The Shredder Is Shredded"
"Hot Rodding Teenagers
"
Catalog Number ID7642IV
90 minutes

A laser disc release that contains the epsiodes "Shredder & Splintered", "Return of the Shredder", "Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension X" and "A Thing About Rats".

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TMNT Laser Disc
"Cowabunga, Shredhead"

"Case of the Killer Pizzas"
Catalog Number ID7316IV
95 minutes

A laser disc release that contains the episodes "Cowabunga, Shredhead", "New York's Shiniest", "Case of the Killer Pizzas" and "Enter the Fly".

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TMNT Laser Disc
"Attack of Big Macc"
"Pizza by the Shred
"
Catalog Number ID8269IV
94 minutes
Released: 1989

A laser disc release that contains the episodes "Attack of Big Macc", "The Old Switcheroo", "Pizza by the Shred" and "Return of the Fly".

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TMNT Laser Disc
"Leonardo Lightens Up"
"Michaelangelo Meets Bugman
"
Catalog Number ID8324IV
94 minutes
Released: 1989

A laser disc release that contains the episodes "Leonardo Lightens Up", "Leonardo Versus Tempestra", "Michaelangelo Meets Bugman" and "What's Michaelangelo Good For?".

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TMNT Laser Disc
"The Epic Begins"
Catalog Number ID6448IV
72 minutes

Highlights from the first 3 volumes in movie form. Meet Raphael, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Leonardo, the Renaissance turtles who are fighting evil for truth, justice and a larger slice of pizza. Heroes in a half shell... Turtle Power!

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TMNT Laser Disc
"Turtles at the Earth's Core"
Catalog Number ID8416IV
47 minutes

A laser disc release that contains the episodes "Turtles at the Earth's Core" and "Enter the Rat King." Side two of the disc is blank.

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TMNT: The Movie Video CD
Catalog Number ?
95 minutes

"Full length feature film for your PC." There are countless pirated VCDs out there, but this was a licensed product... making it extremely unusual! :)

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