BOUNTY HAUNTER

Thank You Thank You Thank You! Ace, you rock. This is exactly the info I've been looking for. Thank God somebody took the time to explain all this. I'm still reading it, but I finally feel like I'll be able to decipher all these different DVDs now. Thanks! Back to reading...

Sheesh. So I guess that's what I'm coming to grips with... "Robotech never existed in Japan". See, now I was always under the impression that Robotech exited in Japan first. It was simply called Macross, Southern Cross, and Mospeada, with different music and a few extra scenes that were cut from it's American presentation. I always thought Carl Macek and Harmony Gold simply lifted the animation from Japan, edited it, re-scored it, and dubbed it. That's what I've always thought. So you're telling me that the original Japanese (Animeigo version) stories feature completely different animation and storytelling from what we know as Robotech here in the States? So if I purchase some of the Animeigo DVDs, I'm going to be seeing something completely different from the animation in Robotech?

Yeah, no wonder you didn't like it. Minmei's music is pretty much the backbone of the whole story. Based on your comments, I would direct you to my above "Jerry Bruckheimer" comment. But hey...to each his own. I think it's safe to say that DYRL is...a strange cinematic animal. But it sure is pretty to look at.

That's what I thought. But it also says "This is a 100% Brand New, Factory Sealed Anime of Macross TV Series Perfect Collection DVD . These are not dvd-r, vcd or copies." So...hm. I suppose anyone could call their home a "factory", though.

Um...what? I never said DYRL doesn't have enough action. You evidently completely missed the point of what I said. Perhaps you should read a little more carefully before posting.

...and while we're at it... What is this? The "Macross TV Series Perfect Collection DVD Set". I'm guessing this is basically the uncut, Japanese version of the Robotech Macross series. So how is this different from the Animiego SDF set? So many questions...

Hmm. Ok. So now I think we're getting to the heart of my confusion in all this... It was my understanding that the Animeigo versions of Macross, Southern Cross, and Mospeada were all basically the same exact animation as the Robotech sets, except in they're in Japanese with subtitles and perhaps have a few scenes included that were cut out for the U.S. Robotech presentation. You guys seem to make it sound like the Animeigo DVDs and the Robotech DVDs are two completely different animals. What exactly is the difference? _____________________ ...and on the Robotech side of things... Jagull: I'm inferring from your statement that the 5.1 sound enhancement is the only real frill of the Remastered set. The features say they include "bonus footage". Is this the same bonus footage included in the extra discs of the Legacy sets? Aghh! It's all so confusing!

The bottom line is that if you're one of those people who watches a movie (anime or otherwise) just for the explosions and gore then you really don't need to waste your time with Macross or Robotech. That's not what it's about. What makes Macross/Robotech great is that it's about character relationships set against the "BACKDROP" of interstellar war. The battles and bloodshed are completely secondary to the relationships of the characters. So if all you want to see is "some Zentraedi getting gored by those female battle-armours", and other mind-numbing random explosions...well...there are a number of perfectly good brain-dead Jerry Bruckheimer films you could go watch.

Hey, all... This is my first post on this forum, so...hi! I've been a Macross/Robotech fan for years and now that I've heard the AnimEigo DVDs were going to be discontinued as of 12/31, I figure I should get off my procrastinating ass and buy them up while I can. So my question is...which DVD sets are "supposedly" the best to own? They've repackaged these sets in so many different variations, that I'm not sure what's the best one. You've got the complete Legacy set in 7 volumes... You've got the "Re-Mastered" sets in 7 volumes... ...and then there's the complete seasons wrapped in 3 volumes... ...and then there's these Macross SDF sets in 3 volumes... ...the Southern Cross boxed set... ...and of course, the Mospeada boxed set... Whew! What the hell?? So what's the best set for a hardcore fan to buy? I realize that the "Collection" sets are probably just the "Legacy" DVDs packaged together, and that the "SDF", "Southern Cross", and "Mospeada" sets are imports. So what's the difference between all these? It's very hard to find lists of special features and so-forth. Which set offers the most hardcore bang for the buck? Any input would be appreciated. And if there's a thread somewhere that already breaks all this down...feel free to point it out. There are 30 pages of posts in the "newbie FAQ", so I haven't found what I'm looking for yet. Thanks!