The Official LaserDisc Thread

[Indy1975]

Originally Posted by Indy1975

Laser discs were awesome to collect through those years.
Still have about 30 as I have been lucky over the years meeting a lot of Hollywood stars and getting them to sign my discs.
Example:anyone remember the Thunderball ltd box set.
Well I have it signed by the man himself, Sean Connery.

Will post if I get enough reply's

[invenio]

Originally Posted by Indy1975

Will post if I get enough reply's

Let's see it!

[Indy1975]

There you go

and no this is not my favourite

[Indy1975]

Originally Posted by invenio

Let's see it!

Done

[starman15317]

I'm now the owner of a LaserDisc player. I bought a Pioneer CLD-2080 online. So far the only LD I have is the uncut version of Scream, but I plan on getting many more (the Star Wars trilogy is at the top of my list). I still need a remote for my LD player as the one I bought did not come with one.

[bcdavis9958]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I'm now the owner of a LaserDisc player. I bought a Pioneer CLD-2080 online. So far the only LD I have is the uncut version of Scream, but I plan on getting many more (the Star Wars trilogy is at the top of my list). I still need a remote for my LD player as the one I bought did not come with one.

That gives you an excuse to buy a harmony remote if you don't already have one. My harmony remote works well with my CDL-1090. Welcome to the world of LDs

[tak_a_tak]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I'm now the owner of a LaserDisc player. I bought a Pioneer CLD-2080 online. So far the only LD I have is the uncut version of Scream, but I plan on getting many more (the Star Wars trilogy is at the top of my list). I still need a remote for my LD player as the one I bought did not come with one.

Nicely done!

[starman15317]

Thanks. Yesterday I also bought Blue Velvet and the CAV boxset of Fantasia. Unfortunately, side 2 of Fantasia (which is the Sorrcer's Apprentice scene too) has laser rot issues. It's still watchable but it's annoying. If I watch a disc with laser rot, will it affect or damage my LD player?

[invenio]

Originally Posted by starman15317

I'm now the owner of a LaserDisc player. I bought a Pioneer CLD-2080 online. So far the only LD I have is the uncut version of Scream, but I plan on getting many more (the Star Wars trilogy is at the top of my list). I still need a remote for my LD player as the one I bought did not come with one.

Congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the club. I remember when I got into Laserdiscs (wasn't too long ago actually). Started off with one player and a few discs.

Now I'm at 3 players and about 900 movies.... things escalate quickly...

[Exist2Inspire]

Well I'm buying my 4th player! While yes, I admit that 4 players is a bit much, this was a deal that I could not pass up:

Fully Functional Pioneer DLV 700 (DVD/LD)
Pioneer RFD-1 RF Demodulator
50 Movies

all for $125!

I'm stoked because I am finally going to have an AC3 Player and Demodulator!

[Retroj23]

Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

Well I'm buying my 4th player! While yes, I admit that 4 players is a bit much, this was a deal that I could not pass up:

Fully Functional Pioneer DLV 700 (DVD/LD)
Pioneer RFD-1 RF Demodulator
50 Movies

all for $125!

I'm stoked because I am finally going to have an AC3 Player and Demodulator!

Holy smokes, what a deal!
Congratulations man. I always wanted to get a demodulator but have yet to find one for cheap and in good condition.
The laserdisc format was truly ahead of its time if you ask me. I love my CLD-D704
Much respect for Laserdisc.

[Exist2Inspire]

Originally Posted by Retroj23

Holy smokes, what a deal!
Congratulations man. I always wanted to get a demodulator but have yet to find one for cheap and in good condition.
The laserdisc format was truly ahead of its time if you ask me. I love my CLD-D704
Much respect for Laserdisc.

I know what you mean. I never in my life thought I would get a good deal on a Demodulator but when I saw that ad, is like "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY".

I haven't picked it up yet (organizing a time to meet with the seller), but as soon as I have it in my hands it's going to be set up

It truly was, wasn't it? Too bad the movies cost an arm and a leg. But at least you can get them for cheap now, and i'm still amazing how well they hold up.

[Exist2Inspire]

So here is what I got for $125. I think it was a pretty damn good deal, considering the Demodulator

Pioneer DVL-700
Pioneer RFD-1 Demodulator

Movies:

Mission Impossible
Grumpy Old Men
Dead Again
The Saint
Volcano (AC3)
Outbreak
Hot Shots: Part Deux
Dumb and Dumber
Star Trek First Contact (now I can frame my fully signed copy)
Clueless
Drop Zone
The Crow
Tomorrow Never Dies
Cool Runnings
As Good As It Gets
Under Seige
Batman Returns
Lost in Space
Dragonheart
Dante's Peak
Executive Decision
D3
Happy Gilmore
The Mighty Ducks
Naked Gun 33 1/3
Contact

There were some others, but I have sold them to my friend since I have them all:

Eraser
Die Hard 3 (THX)
Blown Away
Indiana Jones Trilogy
Snow White
Fifth Element
Beauty and the Beast
Batman
Batman Forever
Under Seige 2
Highlander: The Final Dimension
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Cliffhanger
T2 (Pan & Scan)
Goldeneye
Lion King
Lionheart
Twister
Jurassic Park
The Rock
Stargate


Pretty good haul

[Retroj23]

Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

So here is what I got for $125. I think it was a pretty damn good deal, considering the Demodulator

Pioneer DVL-700
Pioneer RFD-1 Demodulator

Movies:

Mission Impossible
Grumpy Old Men
Dead Again
The Saint
Volcano (AC3)
Outbreak
Hot Shots: Part Deux
Dumb and Dumber
Star Trek First Contact (now I can frame my fully signed copy)
Clueless
Drop Zone
The Crow
Tomorrow Never Dies
Cool Runnings
As Good As It Gets
Under Seige
Batman Returns
Lost in Space
Dragonheart
Dante's Peak
Executive Decision
D3
Happy Gilmore
The Mighty Ducks
Naked Gun 33 1/3
Contact

There were some others, but I have sold them to my friend since I have them all:

Eraser
Die Hard 3 (THX)
Blown Away
Indiana Jones Trilogy
Snow White
Fifth Element
Beauty and the Beast
Batman
Batman Forever
Under Seige 2
Highlander: The Final Dimension
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Cliffhanger
T2 (Pan & Scan)
Goldeneye
Lion King
Lionheart
Twister
Jurassic Park
The Rock
Stargate


Pretty good haul

Very good haul indeed.
I'm still amazed you picked up a demodulator, a Pioneer one too, with the lot. Pioneer demodulators go for big bucks on eBay. Enjoy

[Exist2Inspire]

Yeah, I think that is the big pride of my collection, the demodulator. I was actually more impressed that it worked (same with the player) as the owner said it was in his basement for a few years haha.

[biznus97]

So do you guys watch the LaserDiscs on your large screens/projectors? Or do you set them up on smaller screens? Seems cool to have the option to grab movies that never made it to DVD or Blu and/or different cuts of films

[Exist2Inspire]

I personally run everything off the same TV, 55" Samsung. I just ended up creating two different picture profiles, one for LaserDiscs, one for everything else.

[invenio]

Originally Posted by biznus97

So do you guys watch the LaserDiscs on your large screens/projectors? Or do you set them up on smaller screens? Seems cool to have the option to grab movies that never made it to DVD or Blu and/or different cuts of films

150' projector screen. It's like going to the movies.

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by biznus97

So do you guys watch the LaserDiscs on your large screens/projectors? Or do you set them up on smaller screens? Seems cool to have the option to grab movies that never made it to DVD or Blu and/or different cuts of films

I have a widescreen Sony tube which is my pride and joy. I love that TV as much if not more than my Kuro. It is absolute perfection for watching LD's.

I'm really torn whether to finally get rid of it or not when I move into my new house.

[biznus97]

I wouldn't get rid of a nice crt like that until it died . It's cool to see everyone enjoys their discs on a range of setups.