Transformers DVDs, G1 and up

Ironhide · Post by **Ironhide** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:27 am

Just wondering what DVDs to buy to get all TV-series..
I'm currently sneak-peaking my way up the seaons on youtube, but I want the whole collection as well.

So, any recommendations? Are there 'all-in' packages out there? Where to buy from?

I don't care so much for Beast Wars or Animated yet (should I?), but eventually I'll succumb to those as well I guess.

Thanks!

Hound

Post by **Time Traveller** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:57 am

There's a G1-complete collection that comes in a tin box, which i hear is relatively cheap and good. Check amazon or half.com. The japanese series are also mostly out on DVD, but i'm not sure what region. I'd ask CM and Desz about those.
Lastly, YES! Beast Wars is the best-written TF series. It's a little bit more mature than G1, with fewer characters, so they're developed more. It has Season and Series-spanning plots, more evil plans, and lots of G1 nods and little background easter eggs. Animated has also been pretty good entertainment, with plenty of homage to G1, while keeping things pretty fresh. Preview some of these series online, and you'll become convinced!

Overlord · Post by **Overlord** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 12:42 pm

i ordered my tin set from hkflix.com. The shipping was free (in the US at least) and the service was impeccable. They also had the lowest price of any online retailer I could find.

The quality of the set itself is on par with the rhino releases. The menus are just in chinese but can be navigated with just a little guesswork.

Also there's a final disc in the 15 disc set that has many exhaustive coverages of detailing animation work, cel cleaning, script writing, scene prep, etc. etc. which i am not sure is on the rhino releases or not.

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:34 pm

Yep the Japanese verions are out here. Check out amazon.co.uk for them, as well as the big set that TT has recommended for the G1 series.

Dinobot · Post by **Dinobot** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:34 pm

I have to agree with TT on the Beast Wars. Incerdible is one word to describe it. It is by far my favorite of all the TF series, and possibly my favorite toon ever.

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:32 am

I'll get u the links soon enuff, but I will tell you, if you wanna save some money, then u should wait closer to the Christmas Holiday!

Also, if u don't have a Region 2 player, u r gonna have some problems! There is a simple solution, tho if u can stand to lose $40!

The Philips 3960 is the solution! U can pick it up at Walmart and I have to tell you, this DVD is great for the money! It has HDMI ports, so u can hook it up to your HD/Blu-ray TV, it converts PAL to NTSC and vice-versa, and it can be hacked to play all Regions! It's the best DVD purchase I've ever made, especially for the money!

I'll get the links to the hack, as well, if you need it! The set that seibertron.com advertises for the G1 cartoon is good, but I actually bought it from an Austrailian-based company that sold it for $20 cheaper, last holiday! I'll try to get the link for them, but I've checked them recently and they aren't on sale yet!

Amazon.uk.co is the best way to get the Takara Collection with all the G1 Japanese series!

Ironhide · Post by **Ironhide** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:26 am

Thanks for all your recommendations!
I'll definitely check out BW and animated too now

Hound

Deszaras · Post by **Deszaras** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:38 am

Well now we are speaking about TF series on DVD.

You cannot buy the jap only series beast wars II and neo anywhere.

You also cannot buy energon {not that you would want to anyway. its the worst ever TF series}

Post by **Time Traveller** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:04 pm

it was stupid, but i think beast machines was worse, since they TRIED to break everything...

Roar · Post by **Roar** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:12 pm

This is as good a place to ask as any I guess.........

Can you guys please tell me what two collectible cels came with the American release of Transformers: Season Three Part Two and Season Four?

Who were the characters featured on them?

I know that's an odd question but...consider the source.

Thank you for the help in advance 'cause I really have to know!

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:11 pm

Hey guys if any of u want I live in Australia and I can pick up the tin set or any other Tf sets and post then to ya

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:27 pm

Cool CJ! I wish I woulda known u when I ordered my sets last Nov.,

Cliffjumper · Post by **Cliffjumper** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:08 am

Awww sorry bloke. I didnt join till Dec anyway

Sixshot · Post by **Sixshot** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:19 pm

Yeah, I know,

Commander Megatron · Post by **Commander Megatron** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:22 pm

Roar wrote:This is as good a place to ask as any I guess.........

Can you guys please tell me what two collectible cels came with the American release of Transformers: Season Three Part Two and Season Four?

Who were the characters featured on them?

I know that's an odd question but...consider the source.

Thank you for the help in advance 'cause I really have to know!

Sorry Roar i can't help with that one. OptimusPrime will know, or Time Traveller should know.

Post by **Time Traveller** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:04 pm

that's the one set i still don't own, sorry.

did they all come with the same cel each season?

Post by **Minerva** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:27 pm

Roar wrote:Can you guys please tell me what two collectible cels came with the American release of Transformers: Season Three Part Two and Season Four?

I read a review about that recently. As far as I know, the cels were supposed to be totally random. The guy writing the review mentions getting one with Rodimus Prime.
I could be wrong though

Post by **Time Traveller** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:34 pm

I got one of devcon! *sticks tongue out*

Roar · Post by **Roar** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:51 pm

Minerva wrote:
Roar wrote:Can you guys please tell me what two collectible cels came with the American release of Transformers: Season Three Part Two and Season Four?
I read a review about that recently. As far as I know, the cels were supposed to be totally random. The guy writing the review mentions getting one with Rodimus Prime.
I could be wrong though

Oh, please don't be right, Minerva, cause it'll drive me nuttier!

The ones I have are.........

Season one: Cel 1- Starscream Cel 2- Frenzy

Season two part one: Cel 1 -Megatron Cel 2- Ravage

Season two part two: Cel 1-Orion Pax Cel 2- Devcon

Season three part one: Cel 1- Galvatron Cel 2- Kup

So thank you those who have weighed in. I guess I'll just have to ask what cels are in the Season three part two season four boxed set before I buy. *shrugs*

Grimlock · Post by **Grimlock** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:02 pm

When Derrick bought the box sets, we got some " collectable " postcards in them.