Inspector Gadget (1983) on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

ps3bd_owner · 07-01-2011, 02:08 PM

I don't know what are the chances of seeing an HD version of Inspector Gadget (1983) maybe pretty low.

HD yes, upscale no.

The original complete series boxset is kinda pricey, still. Gotta see if I can find a used one for cheaper.

Shawn Elestren · 07-01-2011, 05:42 PM

I would absolutely LOVE this.

This is the kind of thread that should never die!

BluAtreyu · 07-08-2011, 12:30 AM

Speaking as someone with a VERY intimate knowledge of this series (I helped put DIC shows on DVD), I know that the masters of these shows are not in the best shape, and would need some heavy restoration to be anywhere near HD quality (we are talking some very heavy repainting, cleaning, sound mixing...).

Add that to the fact that the show has never sold well either as a single disc or box set, the demand is just not high enough to justify the money and time that would need to go into getting these "Blu-Ray ready." Also, INSPECTOR GADGET is now owned by Cookie Jar since DIC is no more, and Cookie Jar just doesn't have the same history and affection for the show that the folks at DIC had. At DIC, it was the Mickey Mouse of the company - at Cookie Jar it is just another title they got in a big bundle of old 80s show titles.

I'm not saying it will never happen (I love the show and pushed it very hard while I was working on it), but I would SERIOUSLY not hold your breath.

07-01-2011, 02:08 PM	#1
ps3bd_owner Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011	Inspector Gadget (1983) on Blu-ray I don't know what are the chances of seeing an HD version of Inspector Gadget (1983) maybe pretty low. HD yes, upscale no. The original complete series boxset is kinda pricey, still. Gotta see if I can find a used one for cheaper.

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07-01-2011, 05:42 PM	#2
Shawn Elestren Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:386 DVD collection:12 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 295	I would absolutely LOVE this. This is the kind of thread that should never die!

07-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#3
BluAtreyu Active Member Member since:Feb 2011 Location:San Gabriel Valley, CA Trading Score:3	Speaking as someone with a VERY intimate knowledge of this series (I helped put DIC shows on DVD), I know that the masters of these shows are not in the best shape, and would need some heavy restoration to be anywhere near HD quality (we are talking some very heavy repainting, cleaning, sound mixing...). Add that to the fact that the show has never sold well either as a single disc or box set, the demand is just not high enough to justify the money and time that would need to go into getting these "Blu-Ray ready." Also, INSPECTOR GADGET is now owned by Cookie Jar since DIC is no more, and Cookie Jar just doesn't have the same history and affection for the show that the folks at DIC had. At DIC, it was the Mickey Mouse of the company - at Cookie Jar it is just another title they got in a big bundle of old 80s show titles. I'm not saying it will never happen (I love the show and pushed it very hard while I was working on it), but I would SERIOUSLY not hold your breath.

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