The 1987 debut season of the wildly popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  first animated TV series finally arrives in its entirety on this single disc. And while it s a pleasure to have these long-unavailable episodes in DVD format  the set s lackluster presentation and paltry extras also make it a disappointment for those hoping for a more expansive release. Volume One contains the five-episode  miniseries  that comprised the debut season and explained the Turtles  origins  the episodes are presented with opening and closing credits  though offered as single chapters on the disc. The  bonus  material is four episodes from the series  tenth and final season  which were largely unseen in the U.S. (though some U.K. viewers may have caught them). While interesting from a completist perspective  their inclusion clashes somewhat with the first-season episodes  as the series  look and tone had changed considerably by this point. And when combined with the disc s overall lack of quality picture and sound (video masters appear to have been used)  Volume One represents something of a missed opportunity for TMNT fans  however  having the first season on a single disc may be an acceptable trade. --Paul Gaita<br><br>