Voltron Finally on DVD!

[establish_1980]

Its about damn time. I have been waiting forever for this.
http://www.voltron.com/

[Anamin]

OMG, for real?

[Shibari]

Oh, sweet nostalgia. I'm going to give serious thought to buying these, as Voltron was one of the shows that awakened my interest in anime to start with. I wonder if it'll be dub only... I'd say that's most likely, but I'd really like to have the subbed version.

[Hisoka]

What's Voktron? ;)

I'd much prefer to finally watch Go Lion, though Voltron will bring back lots of memories. I'll purchase them down the road.

[establish_1980]

What's Voktron? ;)

I'd much prefer to finally watch Go Lion, though Voltron will bring back lots of memories. I'll purchase them down the road.

Oops my finger slipped ^_^

[Leader Desslock]

These aren't bootlegs?

[SDF/Draven]

And where does it say "Voltron is coming on dvd" ??

[Hisoka]

These aren't bootlegs?

Hmmm. I have no clue. I just did a check around and don't see a pre-order listing anywhere.

And where does it say "Voltron is coming on dvd" ??

Don't see that either.

[Leader Desslock]

All I saw were a collection of VHS tapes that looked like home-made copies. At least, that's what was in the linked website's 'store'.

[Xod2win]

Well, I hope it does come out, right now all I have are some old VHS tapes. It would be nice to have the whole series.

[CrossboneGundam]

So, what exactly is exciting about this? A couple of second-rate '80s mecha shows available only in butchered American form doesn't strike me as particularly appealing.

[establish_1980]

Well I guess you all have to wait 2 days to find out if its true. I for one think it is. After it is the offical site.
So, what exactly is exciting about this? A couple of second-rate '80s mecha shows available only in butchered American form doesn't strike me as particularly appealing.
Funny I could say the same about Gundam.

[Leader Desslock]

Am I missing the part where this is a DVD release? All I can find are the DVD box sets released in Austrailia, and I had to go to the Aussie distributor to find that. I couldn't find anything about an R1 release anywhere I've looked. All I see are those VHS videos.

[Bishoujo Senshi]

Bah, going and getting my hopes up like that. Here I thought I'd actually get to see Voltron. I don't even own a VHS player anymore.

[CyberNinja5]

Oh, sweet nostalgia. I'm going to give serious thought to buying these, as Voltron was one of the shows that awakened my interest in anime to start with. I wonder if it'll be dub only... I'd say that's most likely, but I'd really like to have the subbed version.

Same here. Back when they aired Voltron on Toonami is really when I started to watch anime even though I didn't know it was anime. I hope it comes out at a reasonable price..

[Psychopuppet]

Am I missing the part where this is a DVD release? All I can find are the DVD box sets released in Austrailia, and I had to go to the Aussie distributor to find that. I couldn't find anything about an R1 release anywhere I've looked. All I see are those VHS videos.

I think it's just a clock counting down to the announcement of when they will release the DVD's I'm not even sure about that to tell the truth .

I think once the clock run's out at 12 noon CST on the 30th of march we will see what is going on.

[Bishoujo Senshi]

Well, seeing as DVDAF doesn't even have them listed in their database, I doubt they're coming out. I realize that they're not the end all tell all and they rely on users to update their registry a lot of the time, they usually have the titles listed well before their official release date, so I doubt there's any Voltron coming out on DVD. At least not a legitimate version.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Funny I could say the same about Gundam.

No you can't, for two reasons

1) Gundam is the best thing ever
2) Gundam wasn't butchered for it's American release. Kind of.

I may end up looking into this set, depending on how much it costs

[Kloud]

I have the entire series if anyones interested :)

[Levon]

Funny I could say the same about Gundam.

Gundam isn't a 2nd rate mecha series at all. In the 80's it was very much first rate mecha, the most popular in Japan & the most influential. Voltron really is just another super robot anime in that time that was very popular in the US. Gundam was something nobody had ever seen before & revolutionary. Voltron wasn't.

And Gundam wasn't butchered.



Anyway, I'd buy Voltron on DVD when/if its released. I love classic mecha anime.

[Leader Desslock]

I'd say that I'd strongly consider buying the Voltron box sets (lions only) if they're released on DVD, but I said the same thing about The Transformers and I never bought those sets.

For me, it comes down to priorities. Will a Voltron box set become available around the same time as the Ah! My Goddess box set? If it's a choice between Norns and Lions, I sure as heck ain't goin' home with no Lions, that's for sure. I think that just like the Transformers, Thundercats and Neon Genesis Evangelion, there's always going to be a series I want more than Voltron. Lions are cool, but at the end of the day, they might just end up as a nostalgic rental.

[MonkeyBoy0314]

Wait, seriously? As in, the ORIGINAL Voltron from the 80's?

:w00t: OH, HAPPY DAY!!!! :w00t:

[Lord Rosiel]

This would be awesome, if it actually said there were DVDs. If anything, it'll just be another announcement saying, "Voltron coming to DVD in 2007."

So, what exactly is exciting about this? A couple of second-rate '80s mecha shows available only in butchered American form doesn't strike me as particularly appealing.

Hate to burst your bubble, but I've seen a bunch of Golion episodes, and while Golion may have blood and death in it, Voltron's story is about 90% more mature than Golion was even able to achieve. We may get an edited series, but at least this is one where something was done right for a change. I'd rather have Voltron over Golion anyday.

Oh, and all of the main characters had top notch voice actors (Michael Bell for example). It was the minor nobodies that had crappy ones.

For me, it comes down to priorities. Will a Voltron box set become available around the same time as the Ah! My Goddess box set? If it's a choice between Norns and Lions, I sure as heck ain't goin' home with no Lions, that's for sure. I think that just like the Transformers, Thundercats and Neon Genesis Evangelion, there's always going to be a series I want more than Voltron. Lions are cool, but at the end of the day, they might just end up as a nostalgic rental.

No offense, for your opinion is your opinion, but you'd rather watch some ****tish angels over Voltron? o_O Why?

And there is nothing better in the world than Transformers. Well, except Godzilla, but nothing else. You missed out on great Transformers DVDs for there will never be quality as good beyond the remastered DVDs.

Gundam isn't a 2nd rate mecha series at all. In the 80's it was very much first rate mecha, the most popular in Japan & the most influential. Voltron really is just another super robot anime in that time that was very popular in the US. Gundam was something nobody had ever seen before & revolutionary. Voltron wasn't.

I guess if you consider watching a boy pull bombs off a giant robot exciting, then yes, it would be. Gundam was a bore to watch, which is why CN canned it.

And Gundam wasn't butchered.

Really? Pry tell me, where can I get legal copies of the original series on DVD with Japanese audio then? Oh, but they have to be Region 1.

[Levon]

Really? Pry tell me, where can I get legal copies of the original series on DVD with Japanese audio then? Oh, but they have to be Region 1.

Well your ignorant. You can't get legal copies of the Japanese audio no matter what, not even in Japan. Now please tell me, how is the fact that nobody could release the Japanese track means its "butchered"? It doesn't! Your logic doesn't make sense.

[Psychopuppet]

Media Blasters will start releasing Voltron DVD SPECIAL edition box set's in September 2006. http://www.animeondvd.com/news/pr.php?pr_view=696
I just looked over the Voltron site (http://www.voltron.com/) in the watch section there is a video of Go Lion's opening along with some other thing's.

[Levon]

Media Blasters rules! They are also releasing Tekkaman Blade. Good year for classic mecha anime(re-release of Votoms & SDF Macross, Tekkaman Blade & now Voltron).

[establish_1980]

After soo many years. :'(
:w00t: :cheers:

[Psychopuppet]

I just found some more info on http://www.voltrondvd.com/
Voltron: Defender of the Universe has been planned for 8 DVD releases, each one containing three discs, approximately 15 episodes, and as many extras as we can squeeze in. We're preparing premium special edition packaging, an aggressive video restoration process, and remixed 5.1 audio. The goal is to make Voltron look better than it has ever looked before. We'll keep posting updates here about our restoration work, so check back often!
Voltron: Defender of the Universe DVD vol. 1 hits the street Fall 2006

UPCOMING RELEASES
In addition to Voltron: Defender of the Universe, we are planning to release Hundred Beast King GoLion and Armored Squadron Dairugger XV on DVD starting next year. These releases will be completely uncut and in their original Japanese with English Subtitles. Warning: While Voltron is suitable for all ages, GoLion and Dairugger contain violence and other scenes that may be too intense for younger viewers. Please use discretion. Release dates for GoLion and Dairugger are not yet available, but they will be posted here as soon as possible.

Go Lion and Dairugger too I think heck must have frozen over lol.

[Hisoka]

MEDIA BLASTERS!!! This is so damn awesome. AWESOME!

[establish_1980]

Dairugger, Hmm never head of it.*Heads over to animenation.com*.

[Hisoka]

I find this release to be as shocking as they come. I never would of imagined both Go Lion and Dairugger getting licensed. I was a bit bummed out a few days ago because I figured we would only get the edited dub Voltron and all. Talk about a good year. MB is making the impossible possible with these and Tekkaman Blade.

I also really love the 8 DVD set release format with a whopping 3 disks and 15 eps. I'll be buying these as they come out for sure. 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 *Loves the opening theme*

[animemom]

[QUOTE=Psychopuppet]I just found some more info on http://www.voltrondvd.com/
Voltron: Defender of the Universe ... DVD vol. 1 hits the street Fall 2006

This will be WAY cool! I have fond memories of watching Voltron... and this is also something I can share with my daughter (turning five soon). And I can retire the 20-year-old VHS tapes...

[Porco Rosso]

I just heard about this.

About frickin' time.

[Levon]

Great news, good that they arn't going cheap on it.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

I hear it's gonna have subbed GoLion on it!

[semaj550]

Man oh man am I excited about this one!

This is the best series annoucement I've heard in a while, hopefully soon to be replaced by FMP!: TSR though.

[Bishoujo Senshi]

Yay! I'm happy again! I'm well aware of how cheesy it'll probably be, but this was cheese from my childhood, so damn straight I'm gonna pick it up, even if there isn't a Japanese track.

[MonkeyBoy0314]

Media Blasters is thrilled to announce its biggest release in the history of the AnimeWorks label. In conjunction with World Events Productions, we will be releasing the original, most beloved robot action animation ever
made...VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE! Finally, after years of waiting, the series that captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike will be available in special edition DVD boxed sets beginning in September 2006
The Otaku part of me says:

I HAVE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER IN ALL MY LIFE!!

:w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

[Hisoka]

The Japanese seiyuu are all great. I mean when Hiroshi (kid in green) is voiced by Masako Nozawa aka Son Goku you know it's good stuff. :)

[Daishikaze]

Go Lion and Dairugger XV coming to DVD?! excellent!!

[SDAnimeFan]

This is excellent news.

[KT Kore]

Man, what? The world is definitely going to end soon. Too much good stuff is happening.

This is great news. :D

[MonkeyBoy0314]

Go Lion and Dairugger XV coming to DVD?! excellent!!
:w00t: THEM TOO?!?!?! :w00t:

:) I think my smile muscles are stuck :)

More good news: 600 POSTS! WOOHOO!! :cheers:

[Masokick]

I just read that press release on AnimeonDVD. I am so happy! If I ever met the people who work at Media Blasters, I would give them a big kiss.

This is awesome news.

[BLACKANGEL32076]

I just found some more info on http://www.voltrondvd.com/
Voltron: Defender of the Universe has been planned for 8 DVD releases, each one containing three discs, approximately 15 episodes, and as many extras as we can squeeze in. We're preparing premium special edition packaging, an aggressive video restoration process, and remixed 5.1 audio. The goal is to make Voltron look better than it has ever looked before. We'll keep posting updates here about our restoration work, so check back often!
Voltron: Defender of the Universe DVD vol. 1 hits the street Fall 2006

UPCOMING RELEASES
In addition to Voltron: Defender of the Universe, we are planning to release Hundred Beast King GoLion and Armored Squadron Dairugger XV on DVD starting next year. These releases will be completely uncut and in their original Japanese with English Subtitles. Warning: While Voltron is suitable for all ages, GoLion and Dairugger contain violence and other scenes that may be too intense for younger viewers. Please use discretion. Release dates for GoLion and Dairugger are not yet available, but they will be posted here as soon as possible.

Go Lion and Dairugger too I think heck must have frozen over lol.


It about friggin' time!!! Now if someone would just release Ribbon Knight and Space Runaway Idon, that would be bliss!

[MonkeyBoy0314]

It about friggin' time!!! Now if someone would just release Ribbon Knight and Space Runaway Idon, that would be bliss!
Seeing as how this year's been goin' so far (SF2 Uncut, Advent Children, etc), it wouldn't surprise me if all of your wishes came true.

[establish_1980]

Man can someone fix the spelling on the title? My mistake I know but it won't let me fix it.

[lateforwork]

I didn't even notice!

[Hisoka]

News from AoD:

Voltron Updates (11:51 AM EDT): The folks at Media Blasters have been putting in a lot of work on their Voltron website (http://www.voltrondvd.com/) as it's now been updated, with video, trailers, mock-ups of box ideas, downloadable wallpapers. There's also some amusing information on their quest to find good masters for the show.

[MonkeyBoy0314]

Are they planning to release Voltron 3D, too?

[Milky Mixer]

Man, when I was at Kunicon StL last year, they had a Voltron panel and there was, of course, talk of the series getting dvd release. But I never really thought it would materialize. This is great news, and hopefully Media Blasters gives us a great presentation and package for a great price. I think they'll do a good job with this! Let's go, Voltron Force!

[MonkeyBoy0314]

This is great news, and hopefully Media Blasters gives us a great presentation and package for a great price. I think they'll do a good job with this! Let's go, Voltron Force!
You'd be VERY surprised at the incredible amount of time and effort they're putting into this. Go to the website (http://www.voltrondvd.com) to find out.

[MonkeyBoy0314]

I just thought of something:

Is Media Blasters gonna include the collaboration movie (Fleet of Doom) with the box sets?

[Masokick]

I am reviving this thread because .... there are only 38 DAYS LEFT!!! The Voltron site (http://www.voltrondvd.com/) looks pretty damn cool.

I'm so excited about this coming to DVD. I can't wait to buy this. The site has a lot of neat stuff on it.

[Delariean]

I am reviving this thread because .... there are only 38 DAYS LEFT!!! The Voltron site (http://www.voltrondvd.com/) looks pretty damn cool.

I'm so excited about this coming to DVD. I can't wait to buy this. The site has a lot of neat stuff on it.


Did you check out Tvshowsondvd site for preview pics of the DVD's?

www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6321

[Masokick]

Ah no I haven't, thanks for the link. =)

[fujyoshi]

YES FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't seen valtron in ages(I mean ages too) I can't wait to finally see it again!!

[Daishikaze]

I wish Golion would come out simultanously, give everyone something instead of making us Sub fans wait until next year most likely

[Masokick]

Have you looked at the comparions shots between the original and the remastered Voltron? They've cleaned it up a lot, it's gorgeous. I'm sure Go Lion is getting worked over, so be patient. =)

[fujyoshi]

oh man, I can't wait even more.

Did they like make it look newer or something btw??

[BLACKANGEL32076]

Seeing as how this year's been goin' so far (SF2 Uncut, Advent Children, etc), it wouldn't surprise me if all of your wishes came true.

According to the website, that will happen by the end of the year.

I

CAN'T

WAIT!!!

[Milky Mixer]

So did anyone else pick up Voltron volume 1? I got mine via Media Blasters' booth this weekend at AWA, but I believe today was the official release date. I think the entire set is well made, from the nice looking tin to the insert keeping all of the disks individually packed. The show LOOKS FANTASTIC and SOUNDS FANTASTIC. And the extras were neat, though I'm hoping future editions will discuss why the trilogy idea was discarded and what happened to the Voltron of the middle universe (have been waiting 20 years to see more of him, ha!). I thought all of the commentary in the special features was good stuff, though that guy with the handlebar mustache was a little bit cheese out, IMO!

[Lord Rosiel]

So did anyone else pick up Voltron volume 1? I got mine via Media Blasters' booth this weekend at AWA, but I believe today was the official release date. I think the entire set is well made, from the nice looking tin to the insert keeping all of the disks individually packed. The show LOOKS FANTASTIC and SOUNDS FANTASTIC. And the extras were neat, though I'm hoping future editions will discuss why the trilogy idea was discarded and what happened to the Voltron of the middle universe (have been waiting 20 years to see more of him, ha!). I thought all of the commentary in the special features was good stuff, though that guy with the handlebar mustache was a little bit cheese out, IMO!

I picked mine up at Best Buy back on Sept 12th.

[jupiter1669]

I'll be picking my set up this week, oh boy this brings backs memories loved watching this series when I was a teenager.

[Milky Mixer]

I've got 2 more episodes left to watch in the Blue Lion set... then it's going to be a wait for the second collection.

At AWA, the guy from Media Blasters that I bought the set from said they are releasing the sets in the order that the lions come together to form Voltron, so he said the next set will be the Yellow Lion set. (However, while the feet actually get created first in the transformation sequence, the arms actually attach to the body before the legs and feet do... but that's just something I noticed when I was watching... I know what the guy meant.)

So for all you Voltron experts, here's a couple of questions:

1) How many episodes of the Go Lion Voltron are there before the series transitions to the Vehicle Voltron? When foes Vehicle Voltron start? If they do 15 episodes per set and there are 5 lions, that makes 75 episodes of Lion Voltron... that seems like an awful lot to me!

2) Around which epsiode does Sven reappear?

3) How many episodes of Vehicle Voltron are there? I really don't remember seeing it more than a handful of times as a kid, and I remember Pidge's brother was on the team as well as a girl named Ginger who flew the red plane that attaches to Voltron's chest (don't ask me why I remember her.) Also, didn't World Events see that Lion Voltron was a lot more successful and go back to the Japanese creators and ask them to make more Lion Voltron episodes? Were these aired AFTER the Vehicle Voltron episodes? And if so, do you think Media Blasters will release them in that order or do you think they'll just lump them in with the Lion sets being released first? Or is this just a rumor anyway?

4) Think we'll ever see anything of that missing "third Voltron," the Voltron of the Middle Universe? They show him in some of the special features but just briefly... I was wondering if anything was every actually produced for this, even if it was just one episode to "test" the show out.

[Caster13]

THANK GOD ALMIGHTY!!!!

MY FIRST ANIME SERIES EVER IS OUT!!!

i am sooooo getting this. i was only three when i watched it, but now i get to see it uncut!?!?!?

this rocks more than anything else anime related, i cant describe it.
im watching this subbed

[Milky Mixer]

Bump!

Where are all my Voltron experts? Cmon, let's go Voltron Force and all that stuff!

...anyone?

[Milky Mixer]

Ok, does anyone at least have a link to the information I was asking about...?

[Milky Mixer]

*chirp*
*chirp*
*chirp*

Man, where did all the Voltron fans go?

[Masokick]

I can't find this disc anywhere at a local retailer in Canada. Was it released early to online sellers? I've checked all the major movie stores, no luck.

[Milky Mixer]

I think the tin collector's version (the one I got) was released early only at Best Buy and a non-tin version was released early only at Wal-Mart. I purchased mine at a convention but I believe the street date has already come and gone, so I would think you should be able to find it anywhere now. Maybe they're all sold out right now...? -_-;

[The Million Dollar Prons]

As much as I like Voltron, I'm waiting for GOLION and DAIRUGGER!

[rpgfan]

I loved that show. Its my alltime favorite cartoon. I finally got my blue lion set today and I love the tin. I have only watched one show so far but it immediately reminded me of how much I love the themesong.

[Masokick]

This month I picked up the Blue Lion and Yellow Lion collections, I got the tin collector's editions. :)

They retailed between $27-$29 CAD, tax included. Much lower than I expected.

The packaging is really beautiful, a lot of love went into it. If you haven't seen them, the tins are embossed with the lion heads, on the back in a picture of the pilot, a nice, cleaned up picture.

Inside is a fold-out case, each set uses the lion's colours primarily. They have a constellation lion and the pilot standing in front of it, and the DVDs themselves are printed with the lion heads. The case the holds them has really cool art inside too.

The menus are simple yet functional, and the bonus features are interesting interviews with WEP and the various people who brought us Voltron. Did you know Voltron was the third show in the US to be recorded in stereo sound?

The show looks great. The animation is dated, since it's pretty old, but they have cleaned up what they could. I am very happy with the DVDs, so happy I wrote a letter to Media Blasters thanking them profusely.

[BLACKANGEL32076]

As much as I like Voltron, I'm waiting for GOLION and DAIRUGGER!

I'm right with ya brother!!!

[stingray]

I also have the tin collectors boxsets of the Blue and Yellow lions they are very beautiful. I've only watched a few of the espoides of Voltron when I was teenager I was hooked watching but never had a chance to watch the series from beginning to end. Now that Media Blasters is releasing Voltron I'm going get that chance to watch Voltron from start to finish yay!