This is the first instance of Shredder saying his classic line: "Tonight, I dine on Turtle soup!"
Krang first receives his android body in this episode.
First appearance of the Turtlecoms. In this episode, they all resemble April's disguised power compact version, but the Turtles' versions would later be seen in their familiar walkie-talkie style from Season 2 onward.
First appearance of the Turtle Blimp.