Rad? - Blu-ray Forum

P1970 · 05-20-2013, 08:53 PM

Hey was wondering if anybody knows if Rad ever came put on DVD or was it just VHS?

DasRetroKid · 05-20-2013, 09:01 PM

Just VHS and I believe LaserDisc as well. This is one of my all time favorite movies btw.

ulri4651 · 05-20-2013, 09:03 PM

Nope, not to my knowledge. I loved this movie when I was younger and I remember searching everywhere for it on DVD. I eventually bought a bootleg VHS transfer off ebay, but I was never able to find an "official" release. I don't even know who would have the rights to it now. Highly unlikely we will ever see a blu-ray release. Great movie though!

In similar news, I was able to find an official release of 'Thrasher' on DVD. If I'm not mistaken it was distributed by Fox/MGM. So maybe there is hope for an upcoming 'Thrasher' release on blu-ray. I would love a double feature of these two movies!

DasRetroKid · 05-21-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

Nope, not to my knowledge. I loved this movie when I was younger and I remember searching everywhere for it on DVD. I eventually bought a bootleg VHS transfer off ebay, but I was never able to find an "official" release. I don't even know who would have the rights to it now. Highly unlikely we will ever see a blu-ray release. Great movie though!

In similar news, I was able to find an official release of 'Thrasher' on DVD. If I'm not mistaken it was distributed by Fox/MGM. So maybe there is hope for an upcoming 'Thrasher' release on blu-ray. I would love a double feature of these two movies!

I believe the movie your referring to is "Thrashin" another one of my favorites.

FYI: There are HD versions of both RAD and Thrashin out there in torrent land. I got RAD a long time ago, and just recently found Thrashin. RAD was shown on a channel called "INHD" and capped by a fan, then put online. Thrashin I don't know where it came from but most likely the same scenario, capped from an HD source. Both look fantastic in HD. I can only imagine how much better they would look on an official HD transfer.

kallima · 05-21-2013, 01:45 PM

Man! I LOVED this movie! Posted it in the forgotten movies thread! Wish someone would convert it to DVD if not Blu.

Rees · 02-26-2014, 04:04 AM

Digital Downloads of the movie's soundtrack are popping up on websites including iTunes. I hope this is a good sign that we may see RAD coming to Blu-Ray

Hubunkey · 02-27-2014, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rees

Digital Downloads of the movie's soundtrack are popping up on websites including iTunes. I hope this is a good sign that we may see RAD coming to Blu-Ray

Maybe Shout has the? Seems right up there alley

img eL · 02-27-2014, 07:40 AM

Oh wow INHD i remember those HD channels! I saved alot of INHD on my dvr & the damn harddrive crashed, sucked big time!!! I miss VOOM networks as well even had a harddrive crash on a dish dvr as well

Ryknow · 05-18-2018, 02:44 AM

I just happened to come across this Australian exclusive release dvd. Supposedly was just released in January 2018. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rad-DVD-/19...16.m2518.l4276

BigPudge · 05-18-2018, 06:02 AM

One of my all time favorites (obviously, just look at my avatar!)... or should i say there is a thunder in my heart for this Movie!

I follow Bill Allen on facebook, he is always doing gnarly events, i think they are even in the process of building a Hell Track somewhere (my time frame may be off, it is possible it was already built for a reunion last year, or one coming up)

Also you should all read his book "My Rad Life" it is really solid

Luckily i got a copy of the HD version on dvd years ago.

You can pry get a decent "non offical" dvd on ebay... good copy of the movie and good looking art

I have a goal in my life, if im ever lucky enough to hit that level (im working at it) to do a reboot of this... make Cru grown up, him and Lori Laughlin have a kid... keep it simple, but this is a story that could be a great sequel in todays world... bring back old school children's sports movies

Katatonia · 05-18-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryknow

I just happened to come across this Australian exclusive release dvd. Supposedly was just released in January 2018. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rad-DVD-/19...16.m2518.l4276

Interesting if it's a legit release, but I kinda doubt it would look as good as the HD rip (and would be sped-up PAL).

I'm always a little hesitant with Aussie DVD releases. I've bought quite a few before that just turned out to be really bad VHS transfers, and probably bootlegs...even though they were sold through reputable stores.

BigPudge · 05-18-2018, 03:47 PM

Yeah... there has definitely never been any official release... that listing is one of those "looks good" but unofficial releases. The rights for the flick are tied up with (from what i understand) Talia Shire.

Peavey · 05-18-2018, 08:16 PM

Would love to see this get a Blu-ray release.

meremortal · 05-19-2018, 08:23 PM

Was a big fan of this as a kid and used to love the old bmx and skate scenes back then. Also loved Sk8 TV on Nickelodeon.

L.J. · 05-20-2018, 02:18 AM

Use to love watching this, wore a vhs copy of it out. Had hopes after Dirt Bike Kid got released that Rad would see blu. As an earlier poster said this is a prime candidate for Shout.

05-20-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
P1970 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2013	Rad? Hey was wondering if anybody knows if Rad ever came put on DVD or was it just VHS?

05-20-2013, 09:01 PM	#2
DasRetroKid Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Region Free 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:701 DVD collection:73 Trading Score:2	Just VHS and I believe LaserDisc as well. This is one of my all time favorite movies btw.

05-20-2013, 09:03 PM	#3
ulri4651 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:36	Nope, not to my knowledge. I loved this movie when I was younger and I remember searching everywhere for it on DVD. I eventually bought a bootleg VHS transfer off ebay, but I was never able to find an "official" release. I don't even know who would have the rights to it now. Highly unlikely we will ever see a blu-ray release. Great movie though! In similar news, I was able to find an official release of 'Thrasher' on DVD. If I'm not mistaken it was distributed by Fox/MGM. So maybe there is hope for an upcoming 'Thrasher' release on blu-ray. I would love a double feature of these two movies!

05-21-2013, 01:45 PM	#5
kallima Power Member Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:628 Trading Score:48	Man! I LOVED this movie! Posted it in the forgotten movies thread! Wish someone would convert it to DVD if not Blu.

02-26-2014, 04:04 AM	#6
Rees Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Victoria, B.C. Blu-ray collection:686	Digital Downloads of the movie's soundtrack are popping up on websites including iTunes. I hope this is a good sign that we may see RAD coming to Blu-Ray

02-27-2014, 07:40 AM	#8
img eL Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:5	Oh wow INHD i remember those HD channels! I saved alot of INHD on my dvr & the damn harddrive crashed, sucked big time!!! I miss VOOM networks as well even had a harddrive crash on a dish dvr as well

05-18-2018, 02:44 AM	#9
Ryknow Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2016 Location:Ohio, United States 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:1052 DVD collection:153	I just happened to come across this Australian exclusive release dvd. Supposedly was just released in January 2018. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rad-DVD-/19...16.m2518.l4276

05-18-2018, 06:02 AM	#10
BigPudge Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:468 Blu-ray collection:3329 DVD collection:1434	One of my all time favorites (obviously, just look at my avatar!)... or should i say there is a thunder in my heart for this Movie! I follow Bill Allen on facebook, he is always doing gnarly events, i think they are even in the process of building a Hell Track somewhere (my time frame may be off, it is possible it was already built for a reunion last year, or one coming up) Also you should all read his book "My Rad Life" it is really solid Luckily i got a copy of the HD version on dvd years ago. You can pry get a decent "non offical" dvd on ebay... good copy of the movie and good looking art I have a goal in my life, if im ever lucky enough to hit that level (im working at it) to do a reboot of this... make Cru grown up, him and Lori Laughlin have a kid... keep it simple, but this is a story that could be a great sequel in todays world... bring back old school children's sports movies

05-18-2018, 03:47 PM	#12
BigPudge Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:468 Blu-ray collection:3329 DVD collection:1434	Yeah... there has definitely never been any official release... that listing is one of those "looks good" but unofficial releases. The rights for the flick are tied up with (from what i understand) Talia Shire.

05-18-2018, 08:16 PM	#13
Peavey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Alaska 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:2858 DVD collection:1590 MA collection:1950 Digital collection:1368 Trading Score:523	Would love to see this get a Blu-ray release.

05-19-2018, 08:23 PM	#14
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Was a big fan of this as a kid and used to love the old bmx and skate scenes back then. Also loved Sk8 TV on Nickelodeon.

05-20-2018, 02:18 AM	#15
L.J. Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:754 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews: 145 Trading Score:56	Use to love watching this, wore a vhs copy of it out. Had hopes after Dirt Bike Kid got released that Rad would see blu. As an earlier poster said this is a prime candidate for Shout.

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