Prime Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I was at Blockbuster the other day and low and behold I stumbled across the first three disks of the original Macross series. I guess they have about the first 12 episodes or so. Needless to say I rented them and have just started on the first disk. This is my first time seeing the original series, so I'm pretty excited I was just surprised to see it there is all. I was under the impression it was still fairly rare in North America... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_wong00 Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I was at Blockbuster the other day and low and behold I stumbled across the first three disks of the original Macross series. I guess they have about the first 12 episodes or so. Needless to say I rented them and have just started on the first disk.This is my first time seeing the original series, so I'm pretty excited I was just surprised to see it there is all. I was under the impression it was still fairly rare in North America... I'm very surprised. I figure they saw the picture/description in the cataloge and thought "It's just Robotech", and skip over it altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Or it's possible there's a Macross fan who works there. Back home when I was in high school our Blockbuster had a pretty good anime section before it was popular, simply because the store manager was an anime fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Or it's possible there's a Macross fan who works there.Back home when I was in high school our Blockbuster had a pretty good anime section before it was popular, simply because the store manager was an anime fan. Actually, I have a friend that runs a Blockbuster and he tells me that they have no say in what they stock. It's all decided at corperate HQ. It's more likely that your Blockbuster had a good anime section because of the rental records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shade Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I first saw them at my local Blockbuster 2 months ago. My GF and the other couple with us couldn't understand why my jaw was almost touching the floor. I didn't rent them, cause I was already in the process of buying them. But, good news for Macross fans in my region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Why can't my Blockbuster be that cool. All I can find is ten year old anime and a bunch of DBZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 (edited) Actually, I have a friend that runs a Blockbuster and he tells me that they have no say in what they stock. It's all decided at corperate HQ. It's more likely that your Blockbuster had a good anime section because of the rental records. Your friend is half full of crap. They can stock just about anything that's in their system, they just have to special order it first. Trick is, if they won't order it for rent, have them order it for you for sale, then don't pick it up. Walk in a month later & ask if they have it for rent, then swindle them into making it a rental You can't do it too often, but I have a friend who's pulled it off at a videostore or two... Edited March 24, 2004 by Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Actually, I have a friend that runs a Blockbuster and he tells me that they have no say in what they stock. It's all decided at corperate HQ. It's more likely that your Blockbuster had a good anime section because of the rental records. Well, that's kind of surprising since he was able to take mine, and other's, suggestions and usually get them in stock. The corporate HQ doesn't sit around and figure out the stats foe each and every store, and then pick the movies. The Store Manager (at least back then) had a lot of say in what movies should be available in their store, because the store managaer is the HQ's "link" to what customers have requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr March Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Just after this Christmas, I've also seen the SDF Macross three disk sets available for about $60 a piece at A&B Sound (think it's just Canada). I've also been to another city and seen the same, so it looks like all their stores are carrying it. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 My local hastings has the first two DVD's for rent, and I believe they are working on getting the other ones. (a shame I already own the ones they have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventh-moon Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 man all my blockbuster has is the original robotech vhs in japaneese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 man all my blockbuster has is the original robotech vhs in japaneese ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 man all my blockbuster has is the original robotech vhs in japaneese ?? Double ?? The funny thing is my local comic shop has the Macross series set for about $200 cdn, which is pretty rich my blood, especially since I hadn't seen it up until now. It was strange being able to watch the first three disks for about $10. After what I watched so far, I really don't think I'll pick up that full set for that price. I love the show and it has been great to watch, but the animation is really bad in some parts by today's standards. It has still been great to watch though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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