"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles": The Best Moments From Bed Sheets to Breakfast Cereal

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the marketting empire that followed.

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Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird released their first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book in 1984. In the 30 years since, the Turtles have become a global franchise, with TV shows, movies, and toys that are beloved by fans of all ages. This August, producer Michael Bay will release the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie—​a live-action reboot, with high production values and state-of-the-art CGI.

In preparation for this momentous occasion, we’re looking back at the 20 Greatest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Moments from the past three decades. Drop your slice of pizza, grab your nunchucks, and get ready to raise some shell.

 

21. The Shogun Level

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20. Ooze Syrup?

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19. That Creepy Rat King…

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18. The Technodrome: Weapon of Mass Destruction

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17. Leatherhead's Origin Story

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16. Casey Beats Downs Tatsu

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15. The Best Bedtime Gear

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14. Wormquake!

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13. Meet Karai

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12. When Mousers Attack…

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11. The Party Wagon

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10. Bebop's Action Figure

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9. Shooting Pizzas at Your Sister

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8. The Death of The Shredder

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7. Ninja Rap!

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6. The Foot Soldier Headquarters

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5. That Addictive Theme Song

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4. Leonardo Versus Raphael

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3. Epic Reunion

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2. The Shredder Rooftop Fight

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