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News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:08 pm

Shout! Factory has now posted advanced orders for the massive Japanese Collection Box Set. This 13 DVD set includes the complete series of Headmasters, Super-God MasterForce and Victory! Each with their original Japanese audio tracks, English subtitles, and an art gallery.

Shout! Factory wrote:TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Headmasters -- Optimus Prime lives again, the energy of the Matrix has been released and peace reigns on Cybertron . . . but all that is about to change with the startling arrival of the newest breed of TRANSFORMERS warriors.

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Super-God Masterforce -- Following their victory over the DESTRONS (a/k/a DECEPTICONS) at the end of Headmasters, the CYBERTRONS (AUTOBOTS) depart Earth, leaving behind only a small group to protect the planet from any future menace. But when the powerful DESTRONS return to an unsuspecting planet, the CYBERTRONS must come out of hiding to defend their human friends once again — only this time they’ll be unable to do it on their own!

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Victory -- Victory is the third and final installment of this Japanese trilogy— introduces four new factions to the TRANSFORMERS universe. Each group comes equipped with its own unique power and the ability to combine to form much larger, more powerful TRANSFORMERS, making each and every battle even more epic!

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News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:24 pm

That's great, but when are Masterforce and Victory going to be available individually?

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:37 pm

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:50 pm

Finally!

Though it's a bittersweet feeling, I've been waiting for this for a while.

I kind of find it a bit hypocritical that they keep using "Cybertron" and "Destron" on the packaging when the subs use "Autobot" and "Decepticon".

I still wanna know the retail release date (not the online release date, which we know is 1/10/2012).

News Credits: 317 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:09 pm

I was starting to think this got canceled. Not a big fan of having to read TV but I've always wanted to see how G1 played out in Japan.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:32 pm

Darth Bombshell wrote:That's great, but when are Masterforce and Victory going to be available individually?

I don't know man, since this set was announced, I have not heard anything about individual releases. I have a copy (DVD) of the Masterforce series with the UK english dub, and the new Headmasters box set. Victory is causing a problem for me too.

by **Joetx** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:27 am

Darth Bombshell wrote:That's great, but when are Masterforce and Victory going to be available individually?

No kidding. Going by the price of Headmasters alone, you'd think it would be less expensive to get them individually rather than the whole set.

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:50 am

GetRightRobot wrote:I don't know man, since this set was announced, I have not heard anything about individual releases.

According to this, it was supposed to have been released this week, but unless the stores near me didn't stock it, it wasn't. It could have gotten held back when this did, but I never heard about it.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:20 am

Darth Bombshell wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:I don't know man, since this set was announced, I have not heard anything about individual releases.

According to this, it was supposed to have been released this week, but unless the stores near me didn't stock it, it wasn't. It could have gotten held back when this did, but I never heard about it.

Shortly after that was posted, that statement was retracted (though this was mostly for the Complete Collection, but since there's been no such announcement for Masterforce I guess it's safe to assume the same for it).

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:52 am

Man, so many expensive things coming out this time of year. I really want this. Is it going to be exclusive to their store?

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:27 am

What the-?!! :shock:

Look at the list of DVD contents near the bottom of the page. There's a ton of typos and other weirdness all over!

These episode titles seem to have been taken from a bunch of sources such as the Metrodome/Madman DVDs, TV-Nihon's fansubs, and TFWiki's episode lists.

"The Master Sword Is In Danger" is missing the word "Sword"

Goshooter's name in Masterforce episode 6 is parsed "Go Shooter".

The term "Godmaster" is consistently used when Hasbro said that they would be using "Powermaster" instead.

"A Fierce Battle!! The Autobots Are In Trouble" mispells "Fierce" as "Pierce".

"Expose The Decepticons’ Dark Trap" is missing the word "Trap".

"The Underground City Of Terror" should be written as "Big City - Underground Terror" since the city itself is neither underground nor terrible.

All six clip show episodes (minus the fourth one) that were broadcast in Japan are listed here, in spite of them not being included in the Metrodome and Madman DVDs (because they aren't necessary).

Though, if they were gonna include these, why leave out the fourth? If it was done on purpose, why not leave them all out?

"Assemble! Combiner Warriors" is written as "Transformer Warriors Assembled".

"The Strongest! Victory Saber" is missing its first half, reading as only "Victory Saber".

:???:

News Credits: 1 · by **unicron nemesis** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:35 am

If only they ship outside US...darn...

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:47 am

unicron nemesis wrote:If only they ship outside US...darn...

Where you at? Both Europe and Australia got these series on DVD first.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:04 pm

For Immediate Release

The Wait is Over! Fans Can Pre-Order Now to

Own This Entire Collection on DVD!

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION

featuring

HEADMASTERS, SUPER-GOD MASTERFORCE, and VICTORY

in a collectible 13-dvd box set

SHIPS WEEK OF JANUARY 2, 2012

ONLY FROM SHOUT! FACTORY’S OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE SHOUTFACTORYSTORE.COM

Early happy New Year 2012! Fans and collectors can finally bring home TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION DVD box set from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro. This is the rare Japanese trilogy that followed the popular “Generation 1” animated series. Available for the first time in North America, this 13-DVD box set is fully loaded with over 42 hours of entertainment, including all episodes that originally aired from the three Japanese series — Headmasters, Super-God Masterforce and Victory — each with their original Japanese audio tracks, English subtitles, and an art gallery. TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION DVD box set finally available exclusively at Shout! Factory’s official online store ShoutFactoryStore.com and shipping to customers beginning January 2, 2012. Pre-order begins now!

Pre-order Link: http://www.shoutfactorystore.com/prod.aspx?pfid=5257431

Synopsis

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Headmasters

Optimus Prime lives again, the energy of the Matrix has been released and peace reigns on Cybertron . . . but all that is about to change with the startling arrival of the newest breed of Transformers warriors

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Super-God Masterforce

Following their victory over the DESTRONS (a/k/a DECEPTICONS) at the end of Headmasters, the CYBERTRONS (AUTOBOTS) depart Earth, leaving behind only a small group to protect the planet from any future menace. But when the powerful DESTRONS return to an unsuspecting planet, the CYBERTRONS must come out of hiding to defend their human friends once again — only this time they’ll be unable to do it on their own!

TRANSFORMERS: THE JAPANESE COLLECTION – Victory

Victory is the third and final installment of this Japanese trilogy— introduces four new factions to the TRANSFORMERS universe. Each group comes equipped with its own unique power and the ability to combine to form much larger, more powerful TRANSFORMERS, making each and every battle even more epic!

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

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News Credits: 1 · by **unicron nemesis** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:16 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
unicron nemesis wrote:If only they ship outside US...darn...
Where you at? Both Europe and Australia got these series on DVD first.

Neither of these places I'm afraid. I'm in Singapore, S.E Asia.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:55 pm

unicron nemesis wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
unicron nemesis wrote:If only they ship outside US...darn...
Where you at? Both Europe and Australia got these series on DVD first.

Neither of these places I'm afraid. I'm in Singapore, S.E Asia.

Heh heh. Funny you mention that, since Singapore was one of the places that got these shows broadcasted in terrible English.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:39 pm

Great, so it's exclusive to Shout Factory's store, and they only ship to the US. F U, Shout Factory, F U. :roll:

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:07 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Great, so it's exclusive to Shout Factory's store, and they only ship to the US. F U, Shout Factory, F U.

Just wait till it comes to retail. Sheesh.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:57 pm

I thought exclusive to their store meant it's not coming out at retail at all.

There's actually no place to buy these locally for me now, since our HMV locations are all going out of business, and I doubt Best Buy/Future shop would stock something so obscure... Well, I'd gladly buy it on Amazon too, so if it's not *only* available from Shout Factory, I don't have to worry.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:06 pm

kirbenvost wrote:I thought exclusive to their store meant it's not coming out at retail at all.

There's actually no place to buy these locally for me now, since our HMV locations are all going out of business, and I doubt Best Buy/Future shop would stock something so obscure... Well, I'd gladly buy it on Amazon too, so if it's not *only* available from Shout Factory, I don't have to worry.

The Beast Wars complete set started off as an exclusive to their site, yet it came out to retail many months later.

IIRC, Darth Bombshell told me that this set will also be coming to retail much later on as well.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:54 pm

Alright, in that case I can easily wait. Thanks!

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:28 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Shortly after that was posted, that statement was retracted (though this was mostly for the Complete Collection, but since there's been no such announcement for Masterforce I guess it's safe to assume the same for it).

I know it was retracted. It said so in that post. It didn't specify, however, whether or not it was for both of just the Complete Collection only, so I just assumed it was for the Complete Collection only.

Sabrblade wrote:IIRC, Darth Bombshell told me that this set will also be coming to retail much later on as well.

Yes, the insert that came with the Headmasters set said that this would be released in retail. (It did say "coming soon", so no set date was announced.) In any case, since the complete sets of G1 Transformers, GI Joe, Beast Wars, Jem and Reebot were made available shortly after their exclusive period, it's reasonable to assume it will, too.

by **cotss2012** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:36 pm

The box design is amazingly well-coordinated with their G1 and Beast Wars sets. Will they be putting out similar sets for Beast Machines and Animated?

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:45 pm

cotss2012 wrote:The box design is amazingly well-coordinated with their G1 and Beast Wars sets. Will they be putting out similar sets for Beast Machines and Animated?

Beast Machines, I could see. Animated, however, is doubtful, since that series is own by both Hasbro and Cartoon Network, who broke ties with each other after Animated ended, splitting the rights between them. This is why season 3 has yet to be released on DVD.