I know this one hasn't really become hard to get yet, but I found the Ghost in the Shell - Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society blu-ray in Walmart for $6 today. It was on an end cap with a bunch of other $6 movies. Might be worth checking your local store for it if it's one that you still want.

Should I buy the Tales of the Abyss series as stand alone DVDs or the region 0 boxset?

Not sure why you have to even ask that question.

Originally Posted by Squarehard Not sure why you have to even ask that question.

Do the stand alone DVDs from Bandai have solid features?

Originally Posted by Capocci 007 Do the stand alone DVDs from Bandai have solid features?

Besides a clean OP & ED, Bandai's discs have no features. FYI, there is also no english dub for it(at least for R1 DVD), as Bandai released it sub-only.

As for why Squarehard was saying that. I think it's due to the fact that most, if not all, of the R0 anime stuff is bootlegs. So if you buy the R0 boxset, you'll probably get episodes that possibly might be tv rips, with poor subs or maybe subs from some fansub group.

Originally Posted by tangytangerine As for why Squarehard was saying that. I think it's due to the fact that most, if not all, of the R0 anime stuff is bootlegs. So if you buy the R0 boxset, you'll probably get episodes that possibly might be tv rips, with poor subs or maybe subs from some fansub group.

You might as well pirate so the bootleggers don't get money from what they don't have the right to sell. Not that I'm telling you to actually pirate; I just really hate profiting off piracy.

Pretty much what everybody above me has noted.

Not a fan of bootlegs, so it's not even a question which you should be going with at least with me, and the majority of everybody else here.

Quick question.

Looking through a thread (I think it was this one) I read that Bandai pretty much just uses whatever cases they have on hand to release stuff. I just got a new copy of Bebop Remix in the ultra-compact (same size as a regular DVD case) clear plastic they used for things like Seed Destiny. Looks 100% legit, but I've never seen it outside the thick, scanovo packaging before. Is this just a new print run from before they packed up shop? I wouldn't be worried, but it means they also had to resize the artwork insert or else it would have been too large.

Also, like 80% there on my Gundam collection, and I haven't had to pay TOO much to get it that way. Just missing a few pieces that I haven't found for the right price yet.

edit: N/m confirmed it for myself in the last chance to get Bebop thread. Of course If I'd purchased it then I would have payed less!

Yea, the clear case was from the last few runs. Saw it in Best Buy a whiles back.

Originally Posted by ArthurDayne Quick question. Looking through a thread (I think it was this one) I read that Bandai pretty much just uses whatever cases they have on hand to release stuff. I just got a new copy of Bebop Remix in the ultra-compact (same size as a regular DVD case) clear plastic they used for things like Seed Destiny. Looks 100% legit, but I've never seen it outside the thick, scanovo packaging before. Is this just a new print run from before they packed up shop? I wouldn't be worried, but it means they also had to resize the artwork insert or else it would have been too large. Also, like 80% there on my Gundam collection, and I haven't had to pay TOO much to get it that way. Just missing a few pieces that I haven't found for the right price yet. edit: N/m confirmed it for myself in the last chance to get Bebop thread. Of course If I'd purchased it then I would have payed less!

Yeah I got it from best buy awhile back that way. Im almost done with my gundam stuff too. My shipment from my local shop was a bit of a flop. Some stuff I needed but not alot of anything. All I need for Gundam now for US releases(from Bandai) is a couple of the movies. Need Endless Waltz, Char's Counter Attack, and F91. I really want the F91 and Char's Counter Attack blus however. I really wish someone would pick up gundam wing and endless waltz for blu releases but I doubt it will happen. After that its buying the Unicorn blus as they become cheap and other than that idk I want igloo, zz, victory, and age just to be complete but we probably will never see US releases of those.

Don't expect the Gundam Unicorn Blu-Ray to become cheap :P

Originally Posted by Vash1306 Don't expect the Gundam Unicorn Blu-Ray to become cheap :P

I just mean like the first episode price is(or was?) it was about 28$ on amazon not that long ago(I may be thinking of another site though... I've been looking at the prices of gundam on alot of websites lately. The rest are around the 50$ or higher mark. If they hit about 25$-30$ price range ill buy them over time. If not well it'll be a bit longer between purchases. But I'll still go after them.

I am hoping that FUNi will eventually license and be able to release their own Blus of Unicorn. I absolutely refuse to pay $150-$200 for a 6-episode series. Across 6 discs even!

Yeah, I need Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Legends part 2. I have the singles, which I actually prefer because of the extra artwork and such. But the singles won't fly because they lack the Japanese track and subs.

For other missing content I just need the Seed Destiny movies, Destiny Final Plus and the Zeta movies. These are more optional, but I like being thorough!

Oh, and I have G-Gundam complete, but I want the boxes instead, so I found box 1 and 2, but still need box 3 and 4. And I guess the same is true for Seed Destiny, but they don't even have any inserts, so that one is low priority to get the individual cases in collector's boxes to replace my Legends sets.

And then UC 2-6. I thought about waiting for a set, but I don't know if there will be one, and I'm not hopeful about someone licensing them for a reasonable price. So anyways, I'm hoping to find them for sub 40 new, and trying to buy before they run out of stock just in case.

Doesn't make sense for Bandai Japan to even license Gundam UC because they already release it with the dub directly themselves. People are buying, so why license to a different company to sell for less :P

Most Bandai Blu-rays come with english subs now (Gundam Age, Gundam Seed HD Remaster). So its safe to assume that is Bandai's new business model toward English speaking fans =/

Originally Posted by ArthurDayne Yeah, I need Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Legends part 2. I have the singles, which I actually prefer because of the extra artwork and such. But the singles won't fly because they lack the Japanese track and subs. For other missing content I just need the Seed Destiny movies, Destiny Final Plus and the Zeta movies. These are more optional, but I like being thorough! Oh, and I have G-Gundam complete, but I want the boxes instead, so I found box 1 and 2, but still need box 3 and 4. And I guess the same is true for Seed Destiny, but they don't even have any inserts, so that one is low priority to get the individual cases in collector's boxes to replace my Legends sets. And then UC 2-6. I thought about waiting for a set, but I don't know if there will be one, and I'm not hopeful about someone licensing them for a reasonable price. So anyways, I'm hoping to find them for sub 40 new, and trying to buy before they run out of stock just in case.

I have all 4 of the G-Gundam boxes, and the Legends and singles sets for MSG also. But I do need Final Destiny Plus and im actually getting the Zeta Movies this afternoon. I haven't started purchasing UC yet either beyond 1. Luckily its not TOO difficult from what I've seen to get the other movies I want on dvd but the blus are murder to find at a half decent price. Actually something I really want is a replacement cover for my eureka seven complete collection vol. 2. Mine is torn in the center of the spine and I can't find a good copy of the cover to print out to replace it. If someone here has one could you please make a scan of it and pm me? Ill pay. But back on topic. I also am looking for the Ghost in the Shell Blus they are difficult to come by. The originals not the "remasters".

So, wait. Is there any Gundam released on Blu-Ray in Japan that is not officially available in America (or, er, was officially available) with an official english language subtitle track? And if so, is the translation quality work? To clarify, is there any Gundam with an official English language translation that I can buy only as a Japanese import?

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I think the Gundam SEED Blu-ray set has the English dub and subtitle track, but it costs over $400.

Originally Posted by DNukem170 I think the Gundam SEED Blu-ray set has the English dub and subtitle track, but it costs over $400.

It's over $600 for just SEED. No Destiny included.

Originally Posted by elessar123 It's over $600 for just SEED. No Destiny included.

I guess it was discounted back then. I saw it at Otakon last year for about $450 or so.