Battlestar Galactica: The Original Series (27/11/14)

[g12345567]

JB HiFi exclusive version for the local Australian release $39.98
WowHD NZ $67.14
Amazon UK for the overseas release £39.07

The original series set includes both the Battlestar Galactica 1978 and Galactica 1980 tv series. Remastered on 9 blu-ray discs.

Can also be purchased as Battlestar Galactica - The Ultimate Collection $119.30

This 32 disc blu-ray set includes:
* Battlestar Galactica (1978)
* Galactica (1980)
* Battlerstar Galactica - Season 1-4 (2004-2009)
* Razor (2007)
* The Plan (2009)
* Blood & Chrome (2012)

[L-Rouge]

very nice, although I have 1980 on DVD I'm keen for the originals, as well I hope the "Mission Galactica" movie

[gettodamoofies]

I saw this last week when buying the Batman box set. According to the box specs (and I usually don't place faith in them that much) we've got the same discs as the UK and German releases. That means ours is a great deal with a 20% off voucher bringing it down to under $40, far less than the UK and DE releases. It's also significantly cheaper than the upcoming standard US release which only features it in 16:9, whilst ours retains the OAR.

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by atexp80

I saw this last week when buying the Batman box set. According to the box specs (and I usually don't place faith in them that much) we've got the same discs as the UK and German releases. That means ours is a great deal with a 20% off voucher bringing it down to under $40, far less than the UK and DE releases. It's also significantly cheaper than the upcoming standard US release which only features it in 16:9, whilst ours retains the OAR.

I thought the US set had both 4:3 and 16:9? Must be something off here though.. the local version lists it as 9 discs, but the US set is 18!

How do you get the 20% off voucher?

[shireguy]

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

I thought the US set had both 4:3 and 16:9? Must be something off here though.. the local version lists it as 9 discs, but the US set is 18!

How do you get the 20% off voucher?

https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=15516

There are several sets - the first seasons - and the ulimate (old and new) . The Oz set only gets the 16:9 version in the ULTIMATE SET (the ratio print is so small on each box set - will confirm tomorrow but this first season gets 4:3 - it's interesting to see Sony and Universal produce these packs - where is the Sony relationship coming from ??) Given these were on film - the 16:9 ratio would be worth checking out.

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...ection/644660/




As for the 20% off voucher - this has been on for weeks - purchase a $50 (or more) gift card and get a 20% of voucher (til the end of Jan) - can only get up to $20 back on the voucher ($100 spend). Note voucher is only valid 1 day after purchase. Ends the 24 December. Instore use only.

Have a few vouchers awaiting any further Boxing Day sale (* yes they can be doubled-up on other deals)

[gettodamoofies]

^ Sony and Universal joined forces for distribution here about two years ago.

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

I thought the US set had both 4:3 and 16:9? Must be something off here though.. the local version lists it as 9 discs, but the US set is 18!

How do you get the 20% off voucher?

Yes and no. The cheaper "Remastered Collection" only has the 16:9 transfers:



With exchange rates and shipping it works out about twice as expensive as ours and only has the 16:9 transfers which are cropped.

The more expensive "Definitive Collection" has both:



It's close to 3 times as expensive as our release and the only way to get the OAR in the US.

Assuming the source for the 1.33:1 discs everywhere is the same, ours is most definitely the best way to get them at the moment.

[LordCrumb]

Ahh ok, gotcha! I'll have to consider the AUS release then.. I did have the US version bookmarked, but you're right the price difference is huge!

[Shemp]

What are the special features like? There's not many listed on the back of the local version.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Shemp

What are the special features like? There's not many listed on the back of the local version.

Same as the Region 1 DVD.

[80sfanboy]

Is it just a mistake on JB website saying that Galactica is only DVD? If so can you buy the final season Galactica 1980 on Blu-ray from anywhere or is this just how it comes?

[dav2708]

Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Is it just a mistake on JB website saying that Galactica is only DVD? If so can you buy the final season Galactica 1980 on Blu-ray from anywhere or is this just how it comes?

You mean this?
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/Search/res...ica%20original

[g12345567]

Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Is it just a mistake on JB website saying that Galactica is only DVD? If so can you buy the final season Galactica 1980 on Blu-ray from anywhere or is this just how it comes?

The original series is available on 9 blu-ray. Bundled with the Battlestar Galactica 1978-79 and Galactica 1980 series. Not sure why JB wrote Galactica is on DVD in this blu-ray box set.

As Galactica 1980 is also separately available on 2 dvd at JB-HIFI

[80sfanboy]

Originally Posted by dav2708

You mean this?
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/Search/res...ica%20original

Yes, that is exactly what I mean. The description says DVD for 1980

Originally Posted by g12345567

The original series on blu-ray is currently only available bundled with the Battlestar Galactica 1978-79 and Galactica 1980 series. Each series can not be purchased separately on blu-ray.

Galactica 1980 is available separately but unfortunately only on dvd at JB-HIFI

Thanks for the information, but I already knew this. I was just talking about the listing on JB HiFi

[L-Rouge]

I scored 1980 at a garage sale maybe 4 years ago for a staggering $1. that was a score.

[80sfanboy]

I might pick up the cheaper set soon

[LordCrumb]

When ever Richard Hatch guest starred on the remake, he stole the show imo.

[g12345567]

I am thinking of buying the Battlestar Galactica - The Ultimate Collection as this seems to be the cheapest way to buy the complete set rather than buying the original 1978-80 series, 2004 -2009 series and the tv movies separately. Which works out more expensive.

This is a JB exclusive set and currently the only true complete Battlestar Galactica series collection. Has anybody purchased this? If so what is it like? Does anybody know if this set also includes the 2003 miniseries as well? As It does not mention this in the product description.

From what I can tell the box set contains all 9 separate box sets in the one package.

1. Battlestar Galactica (1978-79)
2. Galactica (1980)
3-6. Battlerstar Galactica - Season 1-4. (2004-2009)
7. Razor (2007)
8. The Plan (2009)
9. Blood & Chrome (2012)

Going by the current prices works out around
$39.98 Original series
$79.22 2004-2009 series + 3 movies.

[80sfanboy]

2 Full size amaray cases inside of a carboard box which opens from the top or bottom. Battlestar Galactica contains 6 discs and Galactica 1980 contains 3 - There is nothing on the front of each disc (besides the disc number) that indicate what is on each disc.

[LordCrumb]

Thanks for the photos. It's a shame there is no episode guide on the opposite side of the cover

[oddbox83]

The lack of even the most basic episode list is a massive oversight on both the UK and Australian editions. The only way to know what's on the discs is to load them up.