The Energon Pub

[Calenatarion]

Just in is a new press release from `Madman Entertainment.

There has been a lot of demand for Madman's Tranformers the Movie: Special Edition and Madman is about to statisfy our needs for that release. They will release this special edtion together with a Generation One Complete Collection! This special Collection will feature a very nice box in the Generation One toy box style.

But the fun doesn't end here. From May 10th Madman will also release a number of interesting Transformers merchandise. They will release items like an Autobot/Decepticon cap, an Autobot hoody and much more

"TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE – SPECIAL EDITION

Beyond good... Beyond evil... Beyond your wildest imagination! The classic cinematic battle of the Autobots and Decepticons, Optimus Prime and Megatron’s final battle, and the overwhelming power of the planet eater, Unicron!

Remastered theatrical widescreen, superb quality, color corrected in 16:9 ratio

Full-screen edition also included
"Scramble City" movie tie-in bonus episode
Feature commentary
80's toy TVCs, TV spots and theatrical trailer
The Touch film-clip (by Stan Bush)
Character, voice-actor and musician biographies
Bonus episode of TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS
Reversible collector's cover

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TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION

The epic clashes of Optimus Prime & Megatron, & their future successors, are complete in an age-old struggle for control of the universe, as vehicles and devices transform into mighty robots; one side to protect, the other to conquer!

This 17 disc collector’s tin contains every Transformers episode, season 1-4, in one box, designed by the Transformers fans at Madman to authentically match the look and feel of the original 1984 toy boxes, down to character art, the original back of battle scene and tech specs!

The booklet contains a never seen before, exclusive comic from IDW Publishing by writer Simon Furman and artist Nick Roche will tell a missing chapter in the story of the Transformers!

- Interviews with key figures from Transformer's 20 year history
- Animated Public Service Announcements
- Historical trailers
- Scripts & storyboards
- Interview and commentary with Voice Director Wally Burr
- Television commercials
- Limited Edition Packaging
- 16 page booklet containing exclusive comic by Simon Furman"

[Liege Evilmus]

I have all the Rhino editions, but if this set's features are worthwhile(and not just ripped off the 20th movie release) I may just get this.

On several occasions I thought of trading up and getting that Chinesse import complete set.

Why, Collectors sets are nice, and they take up less space. Then again, if this is overpriced, it stays on the shelf.

So now it's up to time and content.

[Counterpunch]

Does it bother anyone else when they say 'Seasons 1-4'?

Is that just me?

[Darth Bombshell]

Does it bother anyone else when they say 'Seasons 1-4'?

Is that just me?

I'm more bothered by the fact that Madman's releasing them at all. When exactly do we get them?

[Talon523]

I also bought all the rhino editions. Unless someone bought all my seasons I wouldn't buy another set (one box or five). This sounds like it will be better, but I already invested about $200 in the ones I got.

[xxaMaxx]

Does it bother anyone else when they say 'Seasons 1-4'?

Is that just me?

Maybe I'm mistaken, but weren't there 4 seasons to the original US cartoon? Granted Season 4 was all of 3 episodes.

[Sentinel Maximus]

I only bought sason one of the Rhino TF collection and I knew that they'd just make it better 'somewhere down the line.'

I'm glad I waited and will be picking this one up!

[Counterpunch]

Does it bother anyone else when they say 'Seasons 1-4'?

Is that just me?

Maybe I'm mistaken, but weren't there 4 seasons to the original US cartoon? Granted Season 4 was all of 3 episodes.

No, I know. They're correct in saying so.

It's just, I dunno...Season 4 is amusing, but it plays out more like a straight to video movie rather than a cartoon season of episodes.

Headmasters is more of a season 4 and most people haven't really even watched it.

[xxaMaxx]

Does it bother anyone else when they say 'Seasons 1-4'?

Is that just me?

Maybe I'm mistaken, but weren't there 4 seasons to the original US cartoon? Granted Season 4 was all of 3 episodes.

No, I know. They're correct in saying so.

It's just, I dunno...Season 4 is amusing, but it plays out more like a straight to video movie rather than a cartoon season of episodes.

Headmasters is more of a season 4 and most people haven't really even watched it.

Good point. I would prefer a complete collection that included a subtitled version of Headmasters since it has a strong contingent of original series characters.

[Ninja Sixshot]

sounds great. since i missed the rhino release, ill try to get this one.

[ashe5k]

Is this a US release?

[ashe5k]

Just looked at the site address... guess not.

[Galaxy Optimus Primal]

I don't care the extras or other, but the box cover and the designs are rocks! The old '84 box arts, the TF size comparison... Simply this is the best G1 DVD edition i ever saw!

[UnicornUnicron]

Wait a sec...

THIS ISN'T FOR NORTH AMERICA, IS IT?

Madman is an Australian company, so this is a Region 4 release, not a Region 1 release. These are the guys who put out Voltron in Australia, and they weren't allowed to put Voltron out in North America. So I don't think this will be any different.

Unless you've got a region-free player (which I do, but many folks don't), then this isn't something most USA fans can enjoy.

[Megatron Wolf]

That box kicks ass. I already have the rhino ones so the only way ill get these is if there are alot of extras.

[Scaleface]

I'm more interested in that art on the back of the tin with the size chart. Anyone seen it before?

[Hairball178]

It looks like they may be based off of the Marvel TF Universe profiles.

Man, the boxart looks too awesome to not be available everywhere else.

[Burn]

Like a couple of others have said, this is an Australian release so if you're outside of Region 4 you'll need a region free dvd player to play them.

So don't be quick to rush out and buy them unless you're going to invest money in hardware as well.

[Liege Evilmus]

This is just kinda a note to the guys saying "this isn't even for the US"

We live in the digital age. Trust in Ebay.

That's how I got the Japanesse series and Armada for pretty much nothing.

Most of us would just order this online anyway, and the way I figure it, as long as it's not from the UK(no offense, just you guys are expensive) I don't see how this being an import is a problem.

[UnicornUnicron]

It's not a matter of getting it from eBay. You could buy it from "EZDVD" (that's a pre-order link for this set) if you want to (an Australian online retailer, kinda like Amazon), and they'll ship it to you. But really, most folks don't have a player than can handle Region 4. That's how it being an import is a problem; not getting it, it's using it once you've got it.

I really wish we could find out about a USA re-release of G1 (especially if the packaging could look that awesome). Like I said, I could use it, with my region-free player. But most of my friends who want this don't have one. And as far as I see, stories like this one say it's "still in limbo".

[City Commander]

Neat tin they've got there.

[Ultra Markus]

love the 1983-84 looking box very reminiscent

[jgilkinson]

too bad about the damn region codes... is there a way i can check to see what mine is? I mainly use an internal hard drive dvd player or my ps2

[stevenmac2]

Does anyone know if there is an intention to release this as a "Region All" or Region Free release of this? I am here in the US, and would love to have this. I have a Region 1 DVD player, and I am not certain if though I tried to get a Region Free player, will it work with my television properly.

[Zombie Starscream]

Why are there even regions? I though a DVD was the same everywhere.