The Toxic Avenger (1984) - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

richarde007 · 08-12-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by travisbickle

Cool, thanks!

Might have to get that steel...

We'd be very happy if you did

Eternal Dreamer · 08-12-2014, 11:30 PM

Sounds like the 88 Films version is the one to get! Better video, better audio, and excellent extras not found on the US version, like the Japanese cut. Also, Region Free and US player friendly!

For an idea of the transfer differences, check out Troma's YouTube account and 88's YouTube accounts. The Troma Blu-Ray trailer has an HD print that looks good, but has scratches and flaws aplenty. 88 has a clip of their restored transfer and it is absolutely incredible! I doubt the movie has ever looked that good.

Can't wait for the sequels, either!

themoviefanatic · 08-12-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MYH

Sounds like the 88 Films version is the one to get! Better video, better audio, and excellent extras not found on the US version, like the Japanese cut. Also, Region Free and US player friendly!

For an idea of the transfer differences, check out Troma's YouTube account and 88's YouTube accounts. The Troma Blu-Ray trailer has an HD print that looks good, but has scratches and flaws aplenty. 88 has a clip of their restored transfer and it is absolutely incredible! I doubt the movie has ever looked that good.

Can't wait for the sequels, either!

its region free even though it says region b on amazon and on this site?

travisbickle · 08-12-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by richarde007

We'd be very happy if you did

What about your release of Bloodsucking Freaks and The Last Horror Film? Are both region free? (extras and movie will play?)

Thanks in advance!

Eternal Dreamer · 08-13-2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Slikkbradd

its region free even though it says region b on amazon and on this site?

Yes, it's Region Free.

slasherdisc · 08-13-2014, 12:57 AM

To those in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area, Troma will have a table at Monster Mania this weekend and most likely will have this for sale.

MTRodaba2468 · 08-13-2014, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by richarde007

Yup with USA friendly frame rates. It's available in 3 versions. A standard Blu-Ray, an hmv exclusive with an o-card and a poster and also steelbook from Zavvi. Oh and a DVD version too!

See, this is why I pre-ordered the 88 release when I first learned about the release.

themoviefanatic · 08-13-2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

See, this is why I pre-ordered the 88 release when I first learned about the release.

its about double the price then the US, if you live in the US. about $30.00 shipped to USA

travisbickle · 08-13-2014, 01:14 AM

I'd like to see some reviews first before I decide which to get.

Both 88 and Troma have exclusive features that I want. 88 has the Japanese cut and Troma has a new commentary, but it mostly comes down to which version has the best PQ.

Spaceghost87 · 08-13-2014, 01:42 AM

very few films are out there that I will double dip however it is a no brainer getting the Troma signed us version and the 88 films one, granted my wallet is dying but damn was it worth it. Still would love to see Toxie 2 & 3 cut into one film, I love them seperately but both are bloated with unnecessary scenes. a 2 1/2 hour film of those 2 cut together would be perfect.

persuazion · 08-13-2014, 02:05 AM

I searched the thread but didn't see if the US edition is the directors cut?

Spaceghost87 · 08-13-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by persuazion

I searched the thread but didn't see if the US edition is the directors cut?

Yes the US version is the Directors cut, the UK version is the directors cut as well but offers the Japanese Cut.

MTRodaba2468 · 08-13-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Slikkbradd

its about double the price then the US, if you live in the US. about $30.00 shipped to USA

I'm paying about $25 shipped to import the 88 Films release, compared to what Amazon.com is currently offering the Troma release for ($18.71 + $3.99 shipping, totaling $22.70).

For a little over $2 more, I'm getting a copy with lossless audio and an extra I'm more interested in (not to mention a transfer that, depending on the nature of the additional work done, may end up being better than Troma's release). I don't have a problem paying a little extra for quality. It's the same reason why I waited for the Re-Animator Blu-Ray sourced from the 4K transfer Capelight did, instead of buying the Image release.

persuazion · 08-13-2014, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceghost87

Yes the US version is the Directors cut, the UK version is the directors cut as well but offers the Japanese Cut.

Cool. Thanks.

richarde007 · 08-13-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by travisbickle

What about your release of Bloodsucking Freaks and The Last Horror Film? Are both region free? (extras and movie will play?)

Thanks in advance!

Yup, we have to list a region b on amazon, we don't get any choice about it but the specs are on our website and 99% of our stuff is region free.

Blu MacReady · 08-13-2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

I'm paying about $25 shipped to import the 88 Films release, compared to what Amazon.com is currently offering the Troma release for ($18.71 + $3.99 shipping, totaling $22.70).

For a little over $2 more, I'm getting a copy with lossless audio and an extra I'm more interested in (not to mention a transfer that, depending on the nature of the additional work done, may end up being better than Troma's release). I don't have a problem paying a little extra for quality. It's the same reason why I waited for the Re-Animator Blu-Ray sourced from the 4K transfer Capelight did, instead of buying the Image release.

It just shows it pays to be clever and have a little investigate. No point buying something inferior for the sake of $2-3.

sandy_bridge · 08-13-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by richarde007

Yup, we have to list a region b on amazon, we don't get any choice about it but the specs are on our website and 99% of our stuff is region free.

are there any subtitles on Toxic Avenger?

davidthenikonuser · 08-13-2014, 07:57 PM

Just got another email from amazon and now they say I should get it on Monday.

persuazion · 08-13-2014, 08:51 PM

I need a screen shot comparison to decide which version to get...

Kriztoffer Swank · 08-13-2014, 10:09 PM

I locked in a pretty good price for the Troma release (~$13) so I think I'll stick to that. I would, however, like to get 88's as well assuming the extra cleanup will make a great difference. (IMO it was pretty negligible what Second Sight did with Re-Animator.)

Is there any chance of a discounted Toxie box set from 88 Films when all four Blu-rays are released? Furthermore, will The Toxic Avenger Part II be the uncut director's cut with the extra gore? I had that on DVD but sold it a while back.

08-13-2014, 10:09 PM	#180
Kriztoffer Swank Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1275 DVD collection:45 Trading Score:3	I locked in a pretty good price for the Troma release (~$13) so I think I'll stick to that. I would, however, like to get 88's as well assuming the extra cleanup will make a great difference. (IMO it was pretty negligible what Second Sight did with Re-Animator.) Is there any chance of a discounted Toxie box set from 88 Films when all four Blu-rays are released? Furthermore, will The Toxic Avenger Part II be the uncut director's cut with the extra gore? I had that on DVD but sold it a while back. Last edited by Kriztoffer Swank; 08-13-2014 at 10:45 PM.

08-12-2014, 11:30 PM	#162
Eternal Dreamer Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2014 Trading Score:1	Sounds like the 88 Films version is the one to get! Better video, better audio, and excellent extras not found on the US version, like the Japanese cut. Also, Region Free and US player friendly! For an idea of the transfer differences, check out Troma's YouTube account and 88's YouTube accounts. The Troma Blu-Ray trailer has an HD print that looks good, but has scratches and flaws aplenty. 88 has a clip of their restored transfer and it is absolutely incredible! I doubt the movie has ever looked that good. Can't wait for the sequels, either!

08-13-2014, 12:57 AM	#166
slasherdisc Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:187 Blu-ray collection:411 Trading Score:69	To those in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area, Troma will have a table at Monster Mania this weekend and most likely will have this for sale.

08-13-2014, 01:14 AM	#169
travisbickle Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Florida DVD collection:105 Trading Score:47	I'd like to see some reviews first before I decide which to get. Both 88 and Troma have exclusive features that I want. 88 has the Japanese cut and Troma has a new commentary, but it mostly comes down to which version has the best PQ.

08-13-2014, 01:42 AM	#170
Spaceghost87 Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Eureka, CA Blu-ray collection:807 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	very few films are out there that I will double dip however it is a no brainer getting the Troma signed us version and the 88 films one, granted my wallet is dying but damn was it worth it. Still would love to see Toxie 2 & 3 cut into one film, I love them seperately but both are bloated with unnecessary scenes. a 2 1/2 hour film of those 2 cut together would be perfect.

08-13-2014, 02:05 AM	#171
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	I searched the thread but didn't see if the US edition is the directors cut?

08-13-2014, 07:57 PM	#178
davidthenikonuser Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1127 DVD collection:374 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	Just got another email from amazon and now they say I should get it on Monday.

08-13-2014, 08:51 PM	#179
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	I need a screen shot comparison to decide which version to get...

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