Watched this on Netflix today.


Anyone else seen it?

I grew up with the Playmates toys and the cartoon in the early 90's and had no idea the cartoon was created so it could sell the toyline based on the comics. I always figured the show came first and the toys were created because of that.

It was sad to hear that the 2 creators of the comic grew apart and didn't see each other for 2 decades until this year for the 30th anniversary.
Watching the old videos of them and the other artists together, looks like they had one if the best jobs in the world back in the 80's.

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Just finished watching this on Netflix and I loved every minute of it. I grew up on "ninja turtles" as a kid, watching the cartoon and even watched the first film with my Dad and my older brother in theatres with a couple of school friends in tow. Can't wait to watch this with my nephew whom I have had a big influence on when it comes to cartoons, animation and movies. Also happy to see that a local movie store near me says this will available on DVD on August 12, 2014.

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I have grown too with the turtles and this documentary is worth it!!!

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I too, loved the Playmates section even though it went on a bit long. I do have a fascination with the toyline (even though I never had any as a kid, as I got into TMNT during its' mid-90s decline) for its bizarre characters (Giraffe cop!) and bug-eyed expressions. It was interesting to learn of the original non-mutant villains (killer bakers!) and boy I'd wish they'd have come to fruition. Seeing the original Bebop & Rocksteady concept art was rad as well.

I'm kinda surprised that they spent a whole segment on the concert tour as it's seen as a lowpoint in the franchise. But the actors they interviewed didn't seem bitter and their tale of the Mexico visit was a surprising anecdote.

There's probably not a whole lot of info here that die-hard fans don't know already, but it's a very thorough primer to new fans and casuals into TMNT's popularity and appeal. I also think the doc handled the Eastman/Laird breakup well enough, and the fact that it actually got those two to reunite makes it a milestone alone. Because despite their contrasting manner and worldviews, Eastman and Laird work best together.

If there was one complaint, it's the soundtrack. It just sounded so... melancholy for a feature about wise-cracking teenage reptilians. I'd though there'd be something more upbeat.

Given that the filmmakers had to edit 200+ hours into a 90 minute feature, I'd love to see more footage for the extras. I understand the need to focus on the TMNT's popularity peak up until 1991-2, but some background on 2K3, the IDW comic and the rebirth of the TMNT's cultural impact with Nick would be highly appreciated.


"DO NOT WRECK THIS GIGANTIC DOOM."

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Yeah, I just watched it. Some of the interviews were pleasant surprises and others were very insightful.

There are some pacing issues, but overall I liked it a lot.

Seeing James Avery, while awesome, was also bittersweet, especially when he did a little bit of Shredder, and I am glad they interviewed him before he passed. RIP kind sir.

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is a *beep* awesome documentary, and very inspiring

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