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Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:20 pm**

This just in, we have an update on the release date of the TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Edition Collector's Set to brick and mortar stores...

On October 20th, THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set will arrive in stores nationwide.

Below is the box art, press release and link that will bring you to some fun assets including clips and a trailer!

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THE TRANSFORMERS:
25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set
Arrives in Stores October 20, 2009 from Shout! Factory
Featuring 16 DVDs, 98 Restored Episodes, Payload of Bonus Content, Exclusive Voice Cast Reunion, A Collectible 60-Page Book, AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON Magnets and Much More!

The epic story of good vs. evil that sparked the imaginations of fans worldwide finally arrives in a collectible, out-of-this-world, box set. Witness the digitally-restored battles between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS as the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance. For the first time in 25 years, fans of all ages will be able to own the complete collection of one of the most popular animated series of all time THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc.

Brimming with over 38 hours of content, including the entire original TRANSFORMERS animation series from the early 1980s known among fans as “Generation 1”, a bounty of stellar extras, a special collectible 60-page book, and AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICON Magnets, this 16-DVD box set is another fan must have. THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set will be available at retail stores nationwide beginning on October 20, 2009.

DVD BONUS FEATURES

* Five retrospective featurettes including brand new, in-depth interviews with individuals involved with the early success of the TRANSFORMERS franchise. Two of these featurettes are exclusive to this set including a conversation with comic writer Bob Budiansky and a voice cast reunion. The reunion features Jack Angel (RAMJET), Michael Bell (PROWL), Gregg Berger (GRIMLOCKI), Aurthur Burghardt (DEVASTATOR), Corey Burton (Spike Witwicky), Richard Gautier (RODIMUS PRIME), Neil Ross (SLAG), Frank Welker (MEGATRON)
* Two concept art galleries
* Archival Hasbro toy commercials
* All 98 episodes of dialogue scripts. Three full scripts, with original handwritten notes, including “Transport To Oblivion”, “STARSCREAM’S Brigade” and “The Revenge of BRUTICUS”
* 5 rare PSAs
* From the Files of Teletraan-2
* Fan Art Gallery
* An animated fan film entitled TRANSFORMERS: Generation

SYNOPSIS:
Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.

About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as G.I. JOE, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 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 http://www.shoutfactory.com.
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Savvy members will know that this is also the release date for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:49 pm**

Wow, that is really, really nice. If I liked G1 I would be all over this in a heartbeat. Though $153 is a lot of money.

Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:14 pm**

I wonder if they corrected the inaccurate episode listings.

Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:21 pm**

Nice. i wish this was available back before I bought the Rhino versions.

Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:37 pm**

well since i have the VHS version, the original dvd version and the 20th ann. version what the heck why not another. whats the price on this bad boy anyway?

Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:45 pm**

Cryo Prime wrote:well since i have the VHS version, the original dvd version and the 20th ann. version what the heck why not another. whats the price on this bad boy anyway?

Around $165 dollars. And for the Canuckleheads of Seibertron, it'll be out the week before (next Tuesday).

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:42 am**

I did not realise that the release date was the same as ROTF, therefore I can only deduce that I am not savvy. Which makes me sad.

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:40 am**

I tried to order at the shoutfactory site, but unfortunately at that time they didn't ship outside the US only to Candada I think, but not to Europe and so on.

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:48 am**

and which brick & mortar will have the best price or incentive deal/exclusive to buy at their store?? I'm not going to spring just yet.

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:50 am**

I still wanna know what the episode order is on this DVD set. Production number? Original airdate? Certain ones moved around to better fit the continuity?

Either way, I'm very tempted to get this (even though I have the Rhino ones already) because of the bonus content and the more portable packaging, but why is this kind of stuff always too rich for my blood? :roll:

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:19 am**

First, Rhino...then the tin can...and now you...it's a pain my wallet that you tempt me with another set.

Throws Restraint-icon out of Unicron and unleashes the power of this Matrix boxset (after I buy it of course)

Let that day mark the end of all new sets, as we save money for a new age of peace and more figures....Til all are one!!!

Credits roll, and the fandom cheers.

Posted: **Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:52 am**

It woulda been nice if they just put them on blu-ray, with less discs and a lower price. They might in a few years, but wonder what the exclusive stuff will be then??

Posted: **Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:00 am**

vectorA3 wrote:and which brick & mortar will have the best price or incentive deal/exclusive to buy at their store?? I'm not going to spring just yet.

I'm betting $99 bucks at Target.

Posted: **Thu Oct 08, 2009 7:42 am**

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
vectorA3 wrote:and which brick & mortar will have the best price or incentive deal/exclusive to buy at their store?? I'm not going to spring just yet.

I'm betting $99 bucks at Target.

I hope you're right. I could definitely go for that! :APPLAUSE:

Posted: **Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:30 pm**

Omigawd!!!!!!! I WANT THIS SO BAD!!! To bad it comes out the day AFTER my birthday!!!

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:09 am**

theres a picture of optimus and megatron on the covers . . .
BUT WHO IS THE OTHER GUY :shock:

he reminds me of the animated beast wars inferno fanart

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:43 am**

Why is this not on Blu-Ray? Am I going to have to buy it twice? Very disapointed.

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:11 pm**

It's probably not on Blue Ray because honestly, there's only so much you can do to enhance the quality of the images.

Posted: **Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:20 pm**

jazzprowl13 wrote:Omigawd!!!!!!! I WANT THIS SO BAD!!! To bad it comes out the day AFTER my birthday!!!

and how would that stop this from being your b-day gift?

Posted: **Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:38 am**

This box set is one of the first things my friends notice when they're checking out my collection. "Wow, you have all of the episodes?"

I'm very happy with it, although I moved all the discs to a CD book, so I didn't have to open the box every time I wanted to watch an episode. The ONLY thing I don't like about this set is that the entirety of the box is constructed from cardstock, so it's A) not very durable, and easy to damage, and B) colors wear off rather easily over time on cardstock, so I'm very worried about wear on the bottom.

Posted: **Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:44 am**

cannonfodder4000 wrote:theres a picture of optimus and megatron on the covers . . .
BUT WHO IS THE OTHER GUY
he reminds me of the animated beast wars inferno fanart

Cover 1: Optimus Prime
Cover 2: Megatron
Cover 3: Hot Rod
Cover 4: Galvatron

The same Megatron image is also used at the bottom of the box, underneath all the stacked DVD cases, but in silver.

Here's my box set, I apologize for the low resolution. I took the pictures with my iPhone camera, as my digital camera was charging: http://picasaweb.google.com/kumori.kaze ... hipBoxSet#

Posted: **Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:33 pm**

Wow, that is really, really nice. If I liked G1 I would be all over this in a heartbeat. Though $153 is a lot of money

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