Transformers G1 Series June16th,2009 - Blu-ray Forum

skyfire1973 · 03-06-2009, 01:45 PM

Over at TVshowsondvd.com they list Transformers G1 series season 1 being released on DVD on June 16th, 2009... Anyone know if that is going to release on Blu Ray as well?

SeanMF · 03-06-2009, 01:50 PM

I would say no to it being released on blu-ray. If wasn't announced with DVD good likelihood won't be released on blu-ray on that date

online365daysayear · 03-06-2009, 03:20 PM

I will pick this up even if it does not come to Blu-ray. I am a sucker for classic cartoons and animation.

Red Hood · 03-06-2009, 03:33 PM

I picked up the complete series metal tin case a while back, nice set.

Darkhawk9587 · 03-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by online365daysayear

I will pick this up even if it does not come to Blu-ray. I am a sucker for classic cartoons and animation.

+1

STARSCREAM · 03-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Probably no blu-ray release but I'm getting these dvd's regardless and I'm pumped! I missed out when Rhino released their versions and the prices for those are insane now so I never got them. I have been waiting for a re-release from somebody. Now we just need them to re-release the Gi-Joe series.

online365daysayear · 03-06-2009, 06:11 PM

I heard G.I Joe is also coming soon and I will pick these up also. G.I Joe will probably be out in August when the new movie comes out.

yankees3 · 03-06-2009, 06:43 PM

does anyone remember the 80's cartoon M.A.S.K. - Mobile Armored Strike Kommand? I would get this in blu in a heart beat!

demiscy · 03-06-2009, 07:15 PM

the Transformers cartoon movie was on BD.
So I dont see why not for these babies too..

supersix4 · 03-06-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by online365daysayear

I will pick this up even if it does not come to Blu-ray. I am a sucker for classic cartoons.

same lol GREAT! news

online365daysayear · 03-06-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by yankees3

does anyone remember the 80's cartoon M.A.S.K. - Mobile Armored Strike Kommand? I would get this in blu in a heart beat!

I would like to get a real release of every season even on DVD. I have the one disc that has a few episodes but I want the entire series at least on DVD.

Bolaar · 03-06-2009, 07:26 PM

I have had this on DVD for a LONG time.

This is a re-release.

Marquoz · 03-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Does this re-release fix the numerous issues that Rhino had with the original Transformers? I held off buying it originally because of all the issues with transformation sequences being out of order and sound quality.

Bolaar · 03-06-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Marquoz

Does this re-release fix the numerous issues that Rhino had with the original Transformers? I held off buying it originally because of all the issues with transformation sequences being out of order and sound quality.

I don't know...I believe the TV show had bad issues like this too, as I remember them.

I don't remember seeing any messed up on the one set I got but heck...what do we know.

Since I am not buying any more DVDs...it does not matter to me for now. I will keep my Rhino ones.

yankees3 · 03-06-2009, 07:33 PM

how about these... 1. Dinosaucers 2. Visionares 3. Spiral Zone 4. Mighty Orbots 5. Defenders of the Earth 6. Jayce Wheeled Warriors any word on any of these coming out

JustinCredible_13 · 03-06-2009, 09:32 PM

well if it does come out on Blu Ray thats cool but sucks for me cause just last week i ordered them on DVD!!!!!!! but ill buy them on Blu Ray reguardless. and if G.I. Joe comes out on Blu Ray ill be getting those as well since ive missed them on DVD.

CapiCoo · 03-06-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demiscy

the Transformers cartoon movie was on BD.
So I dont see why not for these babies too..

When was this released on BD?

STARSCREAM · 03-06-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CapiCoo

When was this released on BD?

It was released in another region/country.

Zaranyzerak · 03-07-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by yankees3

how about these... 1. Dinosaucers 2. Visionares 3. Spiral Zone 4. Mighty Orbots 5. Defenders of the Earth 6. Jayce Wheeled Warriors any word on any of these coming out

Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors was released on DVD by Shout Factory on March 25, 2008 - the first of 2 volumes, containing the first 33 episodes. If it sells well enough within the first year of release, Shout Factory has already said they'll put out the second volume containing the final 32 episodes. Region 1 NTSC.

Defenders of the Earth - The Complete Series (65 episodes) was released on DVD in two sets by BCI Eclipse - the first on October 10, 2006 and the second on April 3, 2007. Region 1 NTSC.

No word on the others you listed.

All are currently available via most decent online retailers, and often quite reasonably priced.

It is unlikely that old cartoons like these will see the light of day on Blu-ray any time soon, if ever. While they were orginally shot on film, the majority of them were mastered on standard def broadcast video. It is very unlikely that the original film elements still exist for most of them. Sometimes we get lucky, such as in the case of Voltron, and the original film elements DO still exist thus making high quality remastering a possibility. Such cases are few and far between, though, and in most cases the existing DVD sets are likely the best we'll ever see of these shows quality-wise.

ckrtech · 03-08-2009, 07:26 AM

Hey guys -

Just wanted to jump in on this one.

The original TV series released by Rhino was primarily based off of the 35" film masters of the show. That said, they were incomplete and full of errors.

I suppose a legit blu-ray release of Transformers is possible, however all the footage just isn't there (or wasn't available to Rhino). They had to use the 1" broadcast masters to attempt to reconstruct several of the scenes.

So BD possibility aside, the Rhino DVD release was absolute garbage. I am very much interested in seeing what they do with the new release of the original series on DVD. I'd love to dumpster the Rhino releases if the new release turns out better.

03-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
skyfire1973 Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray collection:1201	Transformers G1 Series June16th,2009 Over at TVshowsondvd.com they list Transformers G1 series season 1 being released on DVD on June 16th, 2009... Anyone know if that is going to release on Blu Ray as well?

03-06-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Probably no blu-ray release but I'm getting these dvd's regardless and I'm pumped! I missed out when Rhino released their versions and the prices for those are insane now so I never got them. I have been waiting for a re-release from somebody. Now we just need them to re-release the Gi-Joe series. Last edited by STARSCREAM; 03-07-2009 at 07:34 AM.

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03-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#2
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	I would say no to it being released on blu-ray. If wasn't announced with DVD good likelihood won't be released on blu-ray on that date

03-06-2009, 03:20 PM	#3
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	I will pick this up even if it does not come to Blu-ray. I am a sucker for classic cartoons and animation.

03-06-2009, 03:33 PM	#4
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I picked up the complete series metal tin case a while back, nice set.

03-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#7
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	I heard G.I Joe is also coming soon and I will pick these up also. G.I Joe will probably be out in August when the new movie comes out.

03-06-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
yankees3 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin, TX	does anyone remember the 80's cartoon M.A.S.K. - Mobile Armored Strike Kommand? I would get this in blu in a heart beat!

03-06-2009, 07:15 PM	#9
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	the Transformers cartoon movie was on BD. So I dont see why not for these babies too..

03-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#12
Bolaar Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Munson, OH Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:22	I have had this on DVD for a LONG time. This is a re-release.

03-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#13
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Does this re-release fix the numerous issues that Rhino had with the original Transformers? I held off buying it originally because of all the issues with transformation sequences being out of order and sound quality.

03-06-2009, 07:33 PM	#15
yankees3 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin, TX	how about these... 1. Dinosaucers 2. Visionares 3. Spiral Zone 4. Mighty Orbots 5. Defenders of the Earth 6. Jayce Wheeled Warriors any word on any of these coming out

03-06-2009, 09:32 PM	#16
JustinCredible_13 Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Kailua, Hawaii Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:168 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:91 iTunes collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 39	well if it does come out on Blu Ray thats cool but sucks for me cause just last week i ordered them on DVD!!!!!!! but ill buy them on Blu Ray reguardless. and if G.I. Joe comes out on Blu Ray ill be getting those as well since ive missed them on DVD.

03-08-2009, 07:26 AM	#20
ckrtech New Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA	Hey guys - Just wanted to jump in on this one. The original TV series released by Rhino was primarily based off of the 35" film masters of the show. That said, they were incomplete and full of errors. I suppose a legit blu-ray release of Transformers is possible, however all the footage just isn't there (or wasn't available to Rhino). They had to use the 1" broadcast masters to attempt to reconstruct several of the scenes. So BD possibility aside, the Rhino DVD release was absolute garbage. I am very much interested in seeing what they do with the new release of the original series on DVD. I'd love to dumpster the Rhino releases if the new release turns out better.

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