Box Sets

VidelCoolGirl · July 16th, 2006, 11:21 AM

So, I've desided since I'll be going to college soon, one thing that will impress people is if I have somewhat an advid anime and manga collection. And since I'm sure there are a lot of crazed fangirls at colleges, I've desided to go ahead and buy some anime. Something I havent done since SakuraCon.

Here are some ideas for the Box Sets. I find all of thise are quite old, but I'm a pretty big fan of the more classic anime, like the old ones that used to be on Toonami some time ago. Here's what I was thinking.

Ok, so I'm gonna get this.

Slayers Movie Box Set: 5 Movies ($50)
Dragonball: Tournament Saga: 2 Disc, 15 Episode ($40) ((It's my favorite saga out of Dragonball))
Super Gals: Iron Clad Collection: 1-26 ($50)
Outlaw Star: Complete Collection ($50)
$100 worth of Manga.

Good? Any ideas if not? I might replace the Slayers Movie Box set with something else. But the store doesn't have many Slayers stuff, and I'm a big fan of Slayers.

Samurai Drifter · July 16th, 2006, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VidelCoolGirl

So, I've desided since I'll be going to college soon, one thing that will impress people is if I have somewhat an advid anime and manga collection. And since I'm sure there are a lot of crazed fangirls at colleges, I've desided to go ahead and buy some anime. Something I havent done since SakuraCon

Who are you looking to impress with an anime collection...?

If it's the other people in the anime club, great. But something tells me few other people would be thrilled. (And for the record, I haven't even met one crazed fangirl at college. In fact, the people I've met that even really know anything about anime I can count on one hand).

Good choices though.

VidelCoolGirl · July 16th, 2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai Drifter

Who are you looking to impress with an anime collection...?

If it's the other people in the anime club, great. But something tells me few other people would be thrilled. (And for the record, I haven't even met one crazed fangirl at college. In fact, the people I've met that even really know anything about anime I can count on one hand).

Good choices though.

Oh okay. I get to move in my dorm 2 weeks beofre school starts, and I wanna have a few anime parties to get to know people. If I have a cool collection, I might be able to get a little anime group going. Although I dont want to become the anime library or whatever.

And thanks. I'm glad I finally have an income where I can buy anime...and manga.

Suiko Eiji · July 16th, 2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai Drifter

Who are you looking to impress with an anime collection...?

If it's the other people in the anime club, great. But something tells me few other people would be thrilled. (And for the record, I haven't even met one crazed fangirl at college. In fact, the people I've met that even really know anything about anime I can count on one hand).

Good choices though.

I've seen them, though fangirls are few and far between compared to the number of fanboys I've met (myself included at times).

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Originally Posted by VidelCoolGirl

Oh okay. I get to move in my dorm 2 weeks beofre school starts, and I wanna have a few anime parties to get to know people. If I have a cool collection, I might be able to get a little anime group going.

Not a bad plan at all, just make sure that if you are in a dorm, you have a way of securing your stuff - not just your anime, but pretty much anything. I actually had one of my Ranma boxsets jacked from my dorm my freshmen/sophmore year.

If you can find people who are interested in anime, your collection might impress them and it might be good to try and set up your own group. You never know; I just wouldn't bank on impressing everyone with your collection, which is how it kinda sounds; however, I know you're smarter than that. Don't prove me wrong.

_jwb388_ · July 16th, 2006, 03:23 PM

Those are really expensive, you don't need to impress people with your anime because you can just tell them you like anime.

VidelCoolGirl · July 16th, 2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by _jwb388_

Those are really expensive, you don't need to impress people with your anime because you can just tell them you like anime.

Well, no, I mean, I do wanna have a good anime collection ANYWAY. I'm a fan, and the only series I have all of is Battle Athletes, the rest are burned or just a few volumes here and there.

Also, I'm buying these becuase of birthday money, and a really big paycheck. I wouldn't otherwise.

I just kinda wanna still have the circle of cool friends that like anime. Then we can have anime parties and stuff. I'm sure there will be people there who have better collections than me, I think I worded my intentions wrong.

goddessofanime · July 16th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Get Azumanga Daioh. It ranges from 35.99 at Best Buy to 49.99 everywhere else.

Don't know what it is at AN.

Butterfinger · July 16th, 2006, 04:06 PM

The ones you have listed are pretty good I guess. Try finding some cheap full series. One i recommend is Real Bout High School. I tihnk its like 60 USD on here. It has four dvds and it is pretty good. But if you look around, sometimes you can find it real cheap. i found mine at a book store for only 25 dollars. It was worth the money IMO. The series isnt all that great but for the price its a good buy.

Levon · July 16th, 2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by VidelCoolGirl

Ok, so I'm gonna get this.

Slayers Movie Box Set: 5 Movies ($50)
Dragonball: Tournament Saga: 2 Disc, 15 Episode ($40)
Super Gals: Iron Clad Collection: 1-26 ($50)
Outlaw Star: Complete Collection ($50)
$100 worth of Manga.

Buying online will save you a lot of money. Paying retail is crazy.

You can get them for these prices online:

Slayers Movie Box Set: 5 Movies ($29)
Dragonball: Tournament Saga: 2 Disc, 15 Episode ($25)
Super Gals: Iron Clad Collection: 1-26 ($29)
Outlaw Star: Complete Collection ($29)

Leader Desslock · July 16th, 2006, 10:25 PM

Even retail, that Outlaw Star box set is expensive. Online is cheaper, but I've seen the full box set at retailers for around $30-$35. It's a great choice, though - Outlaw Star is the sort of show that other folks in your dorm (not necessarily anime fans) will enjoy.

Of course, Slayers is a good choice no matter what.

CrossboneGundam · July 17th, 2006, 12:23 AM

You should use your good looks and natural charm to impress people. But that's just what I think.

Slayers is fun. Even though the first print boxset I have is the one with the faulty Japanese audio.

Levon · July 17th, 2006, 01:24 AM

Its better to wait for FUNi's re-release of the Slayers. They will be the same price too. No other details.

AnImEmAnIaC · July 17th, 2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VidelCoolGirl

So, I've desided since I'll be going to college soon, one thing that will impress people is if I have somewhat an advid anime and manga collection. And since I'm sure there are a lot of crazed fangirls at colleges, I've desided to go ahead and buy some anime. Something I havent done since SakuraCon.

Here are some ideas for the Box Sets. I find all of thise are quite old, but I'm a pretty big fan of the more classic anime, like the old ones that used to be on Toonami some time ago. Here's what I was thinking.

Ok, so I'm gonna get this.

Slayers Movie Box Set: 5 Movies ($50)
Dragonball: Tournament Saga: 2 Disc, 15 Episode ($40) ((It's my favorite saga out of Dragonball))
Super Gals: Iron Clad Collection: 1-26 ($50)
Outlaw Star: Complete Collection ($50)
$100 worth of Manga.

Good? Any ideas if not? I might replace the Slayers Movie Box set with something else. But the store doesn't have many Slayers stuff, and I'm a big fan of Slayers.

WOAH!! you can totally get Outlaw Star Complete Collection for cheaper than $50! PM me if you wanna know how

Raziel_MGS · July 17th, 2006, 05:23 AM

First, where are you going to college? 2nd, good choices. 3rd, be careful because your roommate might not like it 4th, HOORAY!

KasumiTen · July 17th, 2006, 06:02 AM

That's a lot of money just to impress people. If I were you I would pick out titles that were really of interest to me and had a high level of rewatch value. As the others have said, running across a lot of other fans on campus may leave you somewhat disappointed, especially among incoming freshmen. And after the first week your "collection to impress" will just be for you to look at in your room. Again, get something that you will look forward to watching during those down times (which are few and far between in college). If these titles are it, you're good to go.

July 16th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#1
VidelCoolGirl Original Alpha Female Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 8,007 Blog Entries: 3	Box Sets So, I've desided since I'll be going to college soon, one thing that will impress people is if I have somewhat an advid anime and manga collection. And since I'm sure there are a lot of crazed fangirls at colleges, I've desided to go ahead and buy some anime. Something I havent done since SakuraCon. Here are some ideas for the Box Sets. I find all of thise are quite old, but I'm a pretty big fan of the more classic anime, like the old ones that used to be on Toonami some time ago. Here's what I was thinking. Ok, so I'm gonna get this. Slayers Movie Box Set: 5 Movies ($50) Dragonball: Tournament Saga: 2 Disc, 15 Episode ($40) ((It's my favorite saga out of Dragonball)) Super Gals: Iron Clad Collection: 1-26 ($50) Outlaw Star: Complete Collection ($50) $100 worth of Manga. Good? Any ideas if not? I might replace the Slayers Movie Box set with something else. But the store doesn't have many Slayers stuff, and I'm a big fan of Slayers.

July 16th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#7
goddessofanime Back in black Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: BACK ONLINE Posts: 22,054 Blog Entries: 23	Get Azumanga Daioh. It ranges from 35.99 at Best Buy to 49.99 everywhere else. Don't know what it is at AN. __________________ Avatar: Saitou Hajime, Hakuoki version Book blog!http://nogara40.wordpress.com/

July 16th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#10
Leader Desslock Watching Reign: The Conqueror Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,544	Even retail, that Outlaw Star box set is expensive. Online is cheaper, but I've seen the full box set at retailers for around $30-$35. It's a great choice, though - Outlaw Star is the sort of show that other folks in your dorm (not necessarily anime fans) will enjoy. Of course, Slayers is a good choice no matter what. __________________ Desslock's opinion doesn't even factor in because he's played Devil's advocate for both sides of the argument... ~Chuchuchrain

July 17th, 2006, 12:23 AM	#11
CrossboneGundam Immortal Mastermind Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: それも私だ Posts: 4,547 Blog Entries: 1	You should use your good looks and natural charm to impress people. But that's just what I think. Slayers is fun. Even though the first print boxset I have is the one with the faulty Japanese audio. __________________ それも私だ

July 17th, 2006, 01:24 AM	#12
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,471	Its better to wait for FUNi's re-release of the Slayers. They will be the same price too. No other details. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

July 16th, 2006, 03:23 PM	#5
_jwb388_ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	Those are really expensive, you don't need to impress people with your anime because you can just tell them you like anime.

July 16th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#8
Butterfinger The Candy Bar! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9	The ones you have listed are pretty good I guess. Try finding some cheap full series. One i recommend is Real Bout High School. I tihnk its like 60 USD on here. It has four dvds and it is pretty good. But if you look around, sometimes you can find it real cheap. i found mine at a book store for only 25 dollars. It was worth the money IMO. The series isnt all that great but for the price its a good buy.

July 17th, 2006, 05:23 AM	#14
Raziel_MGS The Reborn Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,276	First, where are you going to college? 2nd, good choices. 3rd, be careful because your roommate might not like it 4th, HOORAY!

July 17th, 2006, 06:02 AM	#15
KasumiTen Inoue Kikuko Fanclub Pres Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 426	That's a lot of money just to impress people. If I were you I would pick out titles that were really of interest to me and had a high level of rewatch value. As the others have said, running across a lot of other fans on campus may leave you somewhat disappointed, especially among incoming freshmen. And after the first week your "collection to impress" will just be for you to look at in your room. Again, get something that you will look forward to watching during those down times (which are few and far between in college). If these titles are it, you're good to go.