i_amtrunks wrote:There are various versions of the original G1 cartoons released on DVD's, ranging from the Rhino editions to the Madman editions, to the Chinese Boxset versions.
Personally, I dont think you can go past the Ultimat and complete G1 set released by Madman last month, it retails for AU$119, and contains every episode from the original G1 run.
http://www.madman.com.au/transformers/
It is region 4, but any Multi region DVD player can play them.
Koloth wrote:Technically only 2, G1 and G2. And only refered to as such because the second release of the transformers was named G2. Basically the same cartoon with some new computer animation between scenes and a few new and or recolored toys to accompany it.
The other series were not refered to in this way. Often times because they were different continuities and the fans wanted to keep them seperate. Though if you want to count the US cartoons discounting G2 which wasn't unique there have been to date 7 series.
Sign Of The Cross wrote:Is the Madman edition remastered like the 20th Anniversary TMTM was last year? I really liked what they did with that movie edition; all the highlights and interviews with the director, writer, movie voices.
How is the Madman better than the japanese release?
SnipeShade wrote:Is the china boxset good? And playable in NTSC dvd players?
Jedidz23 wrote:So, the whole animal Transformers thing is a different continuity, correct? That would be a relief to me.
SnipeShade wrote:So the Austrailian version would work perfectly with american dvd players? I heard the PAL thing can be wierd. I usually watch DVDs on my laptop anyways, but I worried about the quality for my tv.
i_amtrunks wrote:Beast Wars and Beast Machines are set after the end of the original G1 series. About 300 years after the original G1 series to be exact. As Koloth said, they are 2 of the better series in the Transformers history, especially Beast Wars.
After Beast Machines, the next 2 series RID and Armada were reboots, RID is its own show, while Energon continued on with the same characters and settings as Armada. Cybertron was another reboot, as is the upcoming animated show.
jedidz23 wrote:Wow! Thanks for the help i_amtrunks. You have provided me with information that I have been curious about for years.
Does RID stand for robots in disguise? I have not heard of RID or Armada, and I'm hazzy on Energon as well. Thanks again for all of your wisdom!
Koloth wrote:Armada, Energon, and Cybertron are often refered to as the Unicron trilogy. Because they all dealt with Unicron and the aftermath. Though in varieing ways. I don't know that I would call Cybertron a reboot really. All three series in the Unicron trilogy did things a bit different and of course had unique character designs. But they in general dealt with the same primary plot device. But then again the US version of Cybertron was different from what the Japanesse version originally intended. Linking it superficially to Armada and Energon.
Koloth wrote:It was a Cartoon Network only series. Not seen on broadcast TV. Not to mention most of the episodes aired at the god awful 5 am hour.
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