Hardware Wars (1978) (The Star Wars parody) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 08-15-2015, 02:01 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Hardware-Wars-...n%3A2650305011

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The original Star Wars parody is back in amazing High Definition! The film looks better than ever before thanks to a 1080p HD scan and a scene by scene color correction supervised by writer-director Ernie Fosselius. Follow the adventures of Fluke Starbucker, Arty Deco, Ham Salad and the rest of the Red Eye Knights in this spectacle that was light years ahead of it's time. The film is presented pillar boxed.

Additional bonus features include: Disastrous Shorts, a collection of short films by Ernie Fosselius including the famous Hindenburger! Plan 9.1, a tribute to the Ed Wood Jr. classic featuring an all wooden cast! Finally you will also get a historic interview with Ernie Fosselius on Creature Features hosted by Bob Wilkins. PLEASE NOTE all bonus features are presented in Standard Definition as that is what they were created.

A thirteen-minute parody of Star Wars is coming to Blu. Cool.

mcfddj74 · 08-15-2015, 02:18 AM

But wil they follow in Lucas's footsteps & not include the original untouched version ? 😉...cool news...

CraigThom · 08-15-2015, 02:25 AM

I hope the packaging is as good as the 30th Anniversary DVD release.

MattPerdue · 08-15-2015, 02:46 AM

Wasn't this on the Complete Saga? Not saying that this isn't a welcome release, just curious.

Nailwraps · 08-15-2015, 03:02 AM

^ The short, no.

Incidentally, did NOT see this coming! I'll be surprised if the transfer is really good.

Akijama · 08-15-2015, 03:18 AM

Michael24 · 08-15-2015, 03:22 AM

I've only ever seen the "Special Edition" from the late-90s. Would be nice if it included both versions.

CraigThom · 08-15-2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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So not as cool as the 30th Anniversary DVD, which looks like a beat up VHS rental.

I don't think a year goes by that I don't find some excuse to say "Basketball is a peaceful planet!"

The Valeyard · 08-15-2015, 03:34 AM

Wow! I love this short! I've probably bought it as many times as I did the Original Trilogy. I had the VHS that included Bambi Meets Godzilla, Closet Cases of the Nerd Kind and Porklips Now. I still have the Special Edition VHS and the 30th Anniversary DVD.

I hope the transfer is everything they're saying it is.

gkolb · 08-15-2015, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailwraps

^ The short, no.

Incidentally, did NOT see this coming! I'll be surprised if the transfer is really good.

Wish we could get 'Troops' and the Pink Five saga on disc (BD please..........)

Never thought any fan films would get permission to be sold, BUT THEN George sold the franchise, and I guess new minds are calling the shots.

Whoopeeeeeeeee !!!

buck135 · 08-15-2015, 04:06 AM

I have seen this countless times in the 80's on HBO. I always enjoyed this short and this isn't a criticism, but it's amazing that Hardware Wars has "a 1080p HD scan and a scene by scene color correction" and the film it's spoofing does not.

willbfree · 08-15-2015, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gkolb

Wish we could get 'Troops' and the Pink Five saga on disc (BD please..........)

Never thought any fan films would get permission to be sold, BUT THEN George sold the franchise, and I guess new minds are calling the shots.

Whoopeeeeeeeee !!!

Was Troops shot on VHS? And edited VHS-to-VHS? I wonder if the rushes for Troops still exist. If Troops could be re edited digitally it would at least be one generation better. It's a shame that it looks so bad on the copies that float around.

mar3o · 09-04-2015, 05:41 AM

Hilarious short. I hope it's not the awful special edition with the lousy "digital defects". I want the original version. Shame it won't include "Closet Cases of the Nerd Kind" as the original VHS did.

The cover art is pretty blah, although the image of the Wookie Monster chewing on the princess's hair is pretty hilarious. I love this art:

Thomas Guycott · 09-04-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

A thirteen-minute parody of Star Wars is coming to Blu. Cool.

Yeah it is; this parody is the best.

Filmmaker · 11-05-2015, 02:02 PM

So, my Amazon pre-order hasn't shipped and they aren't taking anymore orders for it. The listing now says Amazon doesn't know when, or even if, they'll ever have it in stock. Was this BD cancelled?

IndyMLVC · 11-05-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmmaker

So, my Amazon pre-order hasn't shipped and they aren't taking anymore orders for it. The listing now says Amazon doesn't know when, or even if, they'll ever have it in stock. Was this BD cancelled?

I just emailed the creators about it yesterday but haven't heard back. People are selling them on eBay but perhaps there's a problem with shipments? I dunno

I was looking forward to it as well.

rickah88 · 11-05-2015, 04:57 PM

This was so damn funny! Ham Salad!

IndyMLVC · 11-05-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Filmmaker

So, my Amazon pre-order hasn't shipped and they aren't taking anymore orders for it. The listing now says Amazon doesn't know when, or even if, they'll ever have it in stock. Was this BD cancelled?

Bad news. Just heard back from the creators.

Filmmaker · 11-05-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Bad news. Just heard back from the creators.

Ain't that a bi+ch? Dammit.

willbfree · 11-06-2015, 03:01 AM

Isn't fossilus the creator (writer/director/producer)? Who are these other creators?

08-15-2015, 02:18 AM	#2
mcfddj74 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Dover, Delaware Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	But wil they follow in Lucas's footsteps & not include the original untouched version ? 😉...cool news...

08-15-2015, 02:25 AM	#3
CraigThom Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2013 Blu-ray collection:298 DVD collection:152 Digital collection:78	I hope the packaging is as good as the 30th Anniversary DVD release.

08-15-2015, 02:46 AM	#4
MattPerdue Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:1335 Trading Score:148	Wasn't this on the Complete Saga? Not saying that this isn't a welcome release, just curious.

08-15-2015, 03:02 AM	#5
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	^ The short, no. Incidentally, did NOT see this coming! I'll be surprised if the transfer is really good.

08-15-2015, 03:18 AM	#6
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011

08-15-2015, 03:22 AM	#7
Michael24 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:California 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:164 Trading Score:2	I've only ever seen the "Special Edition" from the late-90s. Would be nice if it included both versions.

08-15-2015, 03:34 AM	#9
The Valeyard Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:79 Blu-ray collection:1579 DVD collection:1436 Trading Score:4	Wow! I love this short! I've probably bought it as many times as I did the Original Trilogy. I had the VHS that included Bambi Meets Godzilla, Closet Cases of the Nerd Kind and Porklips Now. I still have the Special Edition VHS and the 30th Anniversary DVD. I hope the transfer is everything they're saying it is.

08-15-2015, 04:06 AM	#11
buck135 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:422 Blu-ray collection:2371 Trading Score:11	I have seen this countless times in the 80's on HBO. I always enjoyed this short and this isn't a criticism, but it's amazing that Hardware Wars has "a 1080p HD scan and a scene by scene color correction" and the film it's spoofing does not.

09-04-2015, 05:41 AM	#13
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	Hilarious short. I hope it's not the awful special edition with the lousy "digital defects". I want the original version. Shame it won't include "Closet Cases of the Nerd Kind" as the original VHS did. The cover art is pretty blah, although the image of the Wookie Monster chewing on the princess's hair is pretty hilarious. I love this art:

11-05-2015, 02:02 PM	#15
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:3145 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	So, my Amazon pre-order hasn't shipped and they aren't taking anymore orders for it. The listing now says Amazon doesn't know when, or even if, they'll ever have it in stock. Was this BD cancelled?

11-05-2015, 04:57 PM	#17
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	This was so damn funny! Ham Salad!

11-06-2015, 03:01 AM	#20
willbfree Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:468 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Isn't fossilus the creator (writer/director/producer)? Who are these other creators?

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