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Amazon has recently listed a new pre-order for Transformers Armada-Complete Series on DVD. Great new for Armada fans who missed the previous DVD releases from Rhino back in the mid 2000's. According to the listing this is being offered by Gaiam Americas, however there is a good chance Shout! Factory is actually the studio behind the set. Shout! Factory has been handling most Transformers cartoon home releases for the past few years, and Gaiam Americas is a known distributor for Shout! Factory. The set is priced at $31.49 and scheduled to release on March 11th, 2014.

Transformers Armada-Complete Series

Product Details
Format: NTSC
Studio: Gaiam Americas
DVD Release Date: March 11, 2014
Run Time: 1144 minutes

Already available in Europe on discount for the grand total of 7.99 euros or just over £5


http://www.amazon.de/Transformers-Armad ... ers+armada

and yes its is in English(all the menus in German though)

Unless there's any new bonus content, I'll be sticking with my Rhino DVD sets.

Please be available in Wal*Mart, please be available in Wal*Mart, please be available in Wal*Mart...

Mindmaster wrote:Please be available in Wal*Mart, please be available in Wal*Mart, please be available in Wal*Mart...

It'll skip Wal-Mart and be in various dollar stores.

If it's remastered/touched up/has bonus content, ok. If not, my Rhino set is good.

And "Bonus Content" ought to be a Minicon or three. Not doing that is a total missed opportunity.

ScottyP wrote:If it's remastered/touched up/has bonus content, ok. If not, my Rhino set is good.

I doubt it'll be touched up any differently from the Rhino version since the video source originates from Japan instead of the U.S.

And since Hasbro was content with having Rhino release the flawed footage of the U.S. version on DVD, I doubt their stance on this has changed. As Hasbro likely only owns the English version, I can't see them reaching out to Japan for the better masters of the Japanese version for this when they already have a version they figured was adequate enough to air on TV/release on DVD the first time around and likely deem acceptable now still.

Sabrblade wrote:

ScottyP wrote:If it's remastered/touched up/has bonus content, ok. If not, my Rhino set is good.

I doubt it'll be touched up any differently from the Rhino version since the video source originates from Japan instead of the U.S.

And since Hasbro was content with having Rhino release the flawed footage of the U.S. version on DVD, I doubt their stance on this has changed. As Hasbro likely only owns the English version, I can't see them reaching out to Japan for the better masters of the Japanese version for this when they already have a version they figured was adequate enough to air on TV/release on DVD the first time around and likely deem acceptable now still.

See, I know this, but I Want To Believe that otherwise could happen.

I only have a couple of those single disc compilations. Any word if this will be a blu-ray release?

ScottyP wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ScottyP wrote:If it's remastered/touched up/has bonus content, ok. If not, my Rhino set is good.

I doubt it'll be touched up any differently from the Rhino version since the video source originates from Japan instead of the U.S.

And since Hasbro was content with having Rhino release the flawed footage of the U.S. version on DVD, I doubt their stance on this has changed. As Hasbro likely only owns the English version, I can't see them reaching out to Japan for the better masters of the Japanese version for this when they already have a version they figured was adequate enough to air on TV/release on DVD the first time around and likely deem acceptable now still.

See, I know this, but I Want To Believe that otherwise could happen.

Oh, how I would love for the Micron Densetsu footage to be included in this as well.

What I'd especially love to happen would be for just a full-blown subtitled release of Micron Densetsu in and of itself, just so I could watch this show without the English version's subpar acting and scripting. Come on, fansubbing groups. You know you want to.

Yeah, I'm not familiar with the terms, but if this is the version with the most finished animation, then I definitely want it!

YRQRM0 wrote:Yeah, I'm not familiar with the terms, but if this is the version with the most finished animation, then I definitely want it!

Based on past experiences of Hasbro and Shout! Factory, it'll most likely be the exact same flawed animation from the original broadcast of the English version.

TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: THE COMPLETE SERIES
Relive the Adventures of This Classic Animated TV Series in One Complete Set Featuring All 52 Action-Packed Episodes

BRING HOME THIS COLLECTIBLE 8-DVD SET ON MARC 11, 2014 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

Brace yourself to relive some of the most astonishing TRANSFORMERS battles between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS through the complete series release of TRANSFORMERS ARMADA. In 2002, TRANSFORMERS fans and kids were introduced to the animated television series TRANSFORMERS ARMADA. This is the unforgettable chapter of TRANSFORMERS lore and the first part of the rare UNICRON Trilogy – consisting of ARMADA, ENERGON and CYBERTRON. OPTIMUS PRIME, his team of AUTOBOTS and their human friends stepped up the fight against MEGATRON and his DECEPTICONS for control of the universe and the power-enhancing MINI-CONS, a lost race of TRANSFORMERS. Valor, deception and unexpected twists unfolded in these captivating adventures, leading to an unlikely alliance between natural enemies in the face of a genuine evil known as UNICRON.



On March 11, 2014, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, will unleash TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: THE COMPLETE SERIES on home entertainment shelves everywhere. For the first time ever, the entire series is collected in one deluxe 8-DVD set, featuring all 52 memorable episodes. Whether reliving the childhood memory or discovering this series for the first time, this is an essential home collection for every fan, collectors and entire family to complete their TRANSFORMERS home entertainment library. This complete series 8-DVD set is priced to own at $44.99 SRP.

Pre-order is available now at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSTHDCU?tag ... amp=211189

Synopsis:
Our heroes, the AUTOBOTS and their nemesis, the DECEPTICONS are at it again in this complete series of the TRANSFORMERS ARMADA. This series open to a war between the two factions of TRANSFORMERS on their home planet of Cybertron over MINI-CONS, a race of smaller, power-enhancing TRANSFORMERS. This struggle will bring AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS and MINI-CONS to earth, where they continue to battle, even after two humans get involved. Through the course of this series, the TRANSFORMERS face mysterious mercenaries, mighty MINI-CON weapons and even time travel as they fight for control or freedom.

About Hasbro Studios
Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The studio is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling for the company across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. It develops, produces and distributes TV shows based on Hasbro's world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Many of these shows air on the Hub Network, a U.S. television network for kids and their families, that is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Hasbro Studios shows can also be seen on networks in more than 180 territories globally. Since its formation in 2009, the studio has received seven Daytime Emmy wins and 16 nominations. On the film side, the studio is developing and producing a number of features based on Hasbro's brands, including TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (Paramount), G.I. JOE 3 (Paramount) and CANDY LAND (Sony). The studio team also oversees the production of commercials that feature Hasbro's brands as well production of short-form content that can be seen on all of the major digital and social media platforms globally.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD and Blu-Ray™ offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials in lavish packages crammed with extras. Shout’s audio division boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast digital distribution network which delivers video and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America. Shout! Factory also owns and operates Timeless Media Group, Biograph Records, Majordomo Records, HighTone Records and Video Time Machine. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition 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

That press release is rife with embellishments.

Still, no sign of bonus content, so I'll likely stick with my Rhino DVD sets.

No bonus content at all? Easy, easy pass. Missed opportunity shout! It doesn't take much to get Armada fans to double dip.

What kind of special features would you want? Directors commentary? It's been 11 years I doubt they would remember anything useful. It's probably too expensive to try and get the Japanese audio so that leaves interviews with the voice actors, last time they did that it was roundtables that were less about the shows and more about the individual actors.

Will buy if it's the better animation, may buy anyways. This would've been an awesome thing to get signed at Botcon 2012.

YRQRM0 wrote:Will buy if it's the better animation, may buy anyways. This would've been an awesome thing to get signed at Botcon 2012.

Even though Garry and David only wanted to talk about Beast Wars (a bit of ReBoot) despite their supposing to have been there for Armada's 10th anniversary.

Ooh. I like the cover, actually. I'd only double-up if we could get a Blu-Ray version. Can't believe they haven't put out Animated on Blu-Ray, knowing they have it in high-def. Maybe now that Prime is over they'll slip that into the lineup.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:What kind of special features would you want? Directors commentary? It's been 11 years I doubt they would remember anything useful. It's probably too expensive to try and get the Japanese audio so that leaves interviews with the voice actors, last time they did that it was roundtables that were less about the shows and more about the individual actors.

I can think of a lot! Cost aside, there's plenty of ideas:

- Galleries of Dreamwave's Armada MTMTE Profiles
- Japanese Audio w/ subs
- Japanese openings/endings
- Toy advertisements
- VA and Production crew commentary
- Hasbro team commentary (they'd certainly have some fun stuff)
- Pre-production art/stills/prototype images
- A pack-in Minicon (wishful thinking, I know)
- Even a "marathon version" of the show without the intro and ending to each episode would be fun
- There was also a tie-in game and comic, some of those creators may have contributions.

There are obviously challenges to several of these things, as you've pointed out, but just the straight re-release of the series feels lazy to me. I want to support Shout, but I just can't in this instance.

Sabrblade wrote:Even though Garry and David only wanted to talk about Beast Wars (a bit of ReBoot) despite their supposing to have been there for Armada's 10th anniversary.

That panel was a trainwreck, but mostly because of dumb audience questions. Very disappointed in it.

wow. Great list of extras off the top of your head. They need you on the team!

Really enjoyed the Armada comic, actually. I thought all the minicon character development really enhanced the Armada franchise and storytelling.

ScottyP wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:What kind of special features would you want? Directors commentary? It's been 11 years I doubt they would remember anything useful. It's probably too expensive to try and get the Japanese audio so that leaves interviews with the voice actors, last time they did that it was roundtables that were less about the shows and more about the individual actors.

I can think of a lot! Cost aside, there's plenty of ideas:

- Galleries of Dreamwave's Armada MTMTE Profiles
- Japanese Audio w/ subs
- Japanese openings/endings
- Toy advertisements
- VA and Production crew commentary
- Hasbro team commentary (they'd certainly have some fun stuff)
- Pre-production art/stills/prototype images
- A pack-in Minicon (wishful thinking, I know)
- Even a "marathon version" of the show without the intro and ending to each episode would be fun
- There was also a tie-in game and comic, some of those creators may have contributions.

There are obviously challenges to several of these things, as you've pointed out, but just the straight re-release of the series feels lazy to me. I want to support Shout, but I just can't in this instance.

Sabrblade wrote:Even though Garry and David only wanted to talk about Beast Wars (a bit of ReBoot) despite their supposing to have been there for Armada's 10th anniversary.

That panel was a trainwreck, but mostly because of dumb audience questions. Very disappointed in it.

Out of that list the Minicon seems the most doable. FYI commercials are hard to do because if they have human actors the faces usually have to blurred out due to rights issues. Check out on You Tube some of the old G1 commercials, they range from hysterical to disturbing.

I'm hoping they've learned their lesson and arranged for rights to put commercials on DVDs... now that they know DVDs exist, LOL.

gothsaurus wrote:I'm hoping they've learned their lesson and arranged for rights to put commercials on DVDs... now that they know DVDs exist, LOL.

You would still have to pay royalties to the actors and I think there are certain laws pertaining to child actors or actors who were children at the time.

Yeah, I was hoping they could pay them for the appearance AND any use of the commercial on DVDs as a lump contract... but seems like you're right, now that I think about it. Bummer.