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by **thungrrcracker** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:41 pm

OK....so here is the "problem"

I know there are multiple versions of the complete transformers G1 seasons 1-4 on dvd(sometimes + the movie) and am curious as to opinions as to which is the overall best version to purchase.

1.rhino release(were uber expensive) had the shiny foldout packaging came with a g1 lithograph

2.chineese version(default chinese language but can change audio track to english) came in metal tin with keychain and dreamwave style postcards

3.till all are one version(giant purple box with matrix on the front) 120$ ish for all 4 seasons

4.shout factory release(approx 20$ per dvd package)latest release.

those who have seen or have info on more than one version would be great. Special features and remaster quality would take top honors in the decision making process.

any help/info would be greatly appreciated. thx again guys.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:22 pm

Basically, no version is perfect.

Rhino DVDs are remastered, but contain new errors and oddities not present in the broadcast versions.

Shout! Factory DVDs (which are release in either individual season sets, a compiled complete series set, and the Matrix of Leadership series set), are also remastered and fixed several errors in the Rhino DVDs, but left some errors untouched that Rhino did fix for their version. And, a select few of the episodes have low audio quality.

But, the above two are probably the best versions out there. I own both and am glad to have double-dipped on them.

by **thungrrcracker** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:49 am

thx for the info sabrblade. i own the 1st season from rhino, and the chinese version with the metal tin, but i think ill totally be purchasing the matrix box set. thx again

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:37 pm

I think Shout's Matrix set is out of print. It might be relatively easy to find but Shout has a new boxset that collects the entire series. Amazon has it for $60 which is a great deal.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:40 pm

Supreme Convoy wrote:I think Shout's Matrix set is out of print. It might be relatively easy to find but Shout has a new boxset that collects the entire series. Amazon has it for $60 which is a great deal.

Even though it lacks all of the really nice extras that the Matrix set had.

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:45 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Supreme Convoy wrote:I think Shout's Matrix set is out of print. It might be relatively easy to find but Shout has a new boxset that collects the entire series. Amazon has it for $60 which is a great deal.
Even though it lacks all of the really nice extras that the Matrix set had.

Huh.

I didn't know that.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:42 pm

Supreme Convoy wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Supreme Convoy wrote:I think Shout's Matrix set is out of print. It might be relatively easy to find but Shout has a new boxset that collects the entire series. Amazon has it for $60 which is a great deal.
Even though it lacks all of the really nice extras that the Matrix set had.

Huh.

I didn't know that.

Yep, it's just the individual season sets compiled together, totaling out to 15 discs. The Matrix set has a 16th disc, a very informative 60-page booklet, a large Autobot symbol magnet, a large Decepticon symbol magnet, and of course, the gorgeous Matrix of Leadership packaging.