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DVD: Transformers Takara (R2 UK)

Written by Big Bot on August 26, 2002 | Merchandise |

Release Date: 26th August 2002
Distributor: Maverick Entertainment
Country: UK
Region: 2 PAL
Number of Discs: 1
Audio: English
Subtitles: None
Rating: U

The Takara DVD features six episodes from the Headmaster series originally shown in Japan. As it was never shown in the UK or the US it was never dubbed into English by the original actors, consequently the dubbing is very poor, but the animation is superb.

Episodes
01. Four Soldiers From The Sky
02. The Tale Of The Master Star
03. The Birth Of A New Leader
04. The Resurrected Billy Against The Decepticons
05. The Revolt On Planet Pistoll
06. The Evil Meteor

Extra Features
None

DVD: Transformers Complete Original Series Deluxe Edition (R2 UK)

Written by Big Bot on August 23, 2002 | Merchandise |

INFO PAGE | REVIEW

Release Date: 23rd September 2002
Distributor: Maverick Entertainment
Country: UK
Region: 2 PAL
Number of Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number: SWD150

Maverick’s Season 1 release features all 16 episodes from Season 1 and a host of special features.

Episodes
01. More Than Meets The Eye Part 1
02. More Than Meets The Eye Part 2
03. More Than Meets The Eye Part 3
04. Transport To Oblivion
05. Roll For It
06. Divide And Conquer
07. Fire In The Sky
08. S.O.S. Dinobots
09. Fire On The Mountain
10. War Of The Dinobots
11. The Ultimate Doom: Part 1
12. The Ultimate Doom: Part 2
13. The Ultimate Doom: Part 3
14. Countdown To Extinction
15. A Plague Of Insecticons
16. Heavy Metal War

Extra Features
3 original scripts (More Than Meets The Eye Parts 1-3)
Bumpers for original series, Generation 2, Takara, season three and four.
Character profiles (Provided by TheTF.Net)
Classic quotes
Original synopsis

Bonus Episode: Five Faces Of Darkness Part One
Bonus Episode: The Rebirth Part One
Detailed episode guide Fan art gallery (provided by TheTF.Net)
Interactive Quiz (provided by TheTF.Net)
Commercials from Japan, G2 and G1
Transformers The Movie Japanese Trailer

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Toy: Commemorative Series – I – Ultra Magnus

Written by Big Bot on August 22, 2002 | Toys / Action Figures |

INFO PAGE | GALLERY | REVIEW

Company: Hasbro
Release Date: March 2003 (UK), August 2002 (USA)
Wave: Series I
Product Code: 80635
RRP: £19.99, $39.99

Bio
Name: Ultra Magnus
Faction: Autobots
Function: Autobot City Commander
Motto: “Consistancy is Victory”
“All soldier, Ultra Magnus is most comfortable carrying out the orders of Optimus Prime as his second in command. He possesses supreme fighting skills and a gift for battlefield improvisation. Though reluctant whenever he has to be the leader in a mission, he has a natural ability to command. Unswervingly determined, fair, and courageous, Ultra Magnus is ready to sacrifice himself for the good of others or the mission. This transformer can be changed from a car carrier to a robot and back.”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 9
Rank: 9
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info

Accessories: missile launchers x2, missiles x4 & rifle

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DVD: Beast Wars Transformers Volume 2 (R1 USA)

Written by Big Bot on August 13, 2002 | Merchandise |

INFO PAGE | REVIEW

Release Date: 13th August 2002
Distributor: Rhino Home Video
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number:

NOT RATED

Following on from Volume 1, this volume contains the next six episodes of Beast Wars.

Episodes
07. Fallen Comrades
08. Double Jeapordy
09. A Better Mousetrap
10. Gorilla Warfare
11. The Probe
12. Victory

Extra Features
None

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