The Transformers - More Than Meets the Eye!
Features: DVD
Three million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their arch nemeses, the power-hungry Decepticons.For 25 years the war between the peace-loving Autobots and the villainous Decepticons has captivated children and adults alike, launching countless collectible toys, comic books, animated series and feature films beloved by loyal fans. Now you can return to where the phenomenon began with the original animated series. This three disc collection includes all 16 episodes from The Complete First Season of Transformers!
"If ever a cartoon helped define a generation of pop-culture freaks, Transformers was it." Adam Arseneau, DVD Verdict
"...the greatest animated series to come out of the 1980s...a must-own for transfans." Dan Rubinstein, UGO
"...the Holy Grail of nostalgia...one of the most fondly-remembered pieces of popular culture from our youth." J.D. Dunn, 411Mania.com
"...one of greatest cartoon series of all time...[Transformers] will bring back the innocence and wonder you felt back when you were just a wee one..." JoBlo.com's DVD Clinic
"...remains one of my favorite cartoons of all time and for good reason." X-Entertainment
Editor's Note
Celebrating 25 years of being "more than meets the eye," THE TRANSFORMERS come to life once more in this special anniversary edition. The first-season collection includes each of the 16 classic episodes that aired in 1984, as well as scads of bonus features such as concept art, original Hasbro toy commercials, and a look back at the origins of the show.
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Entertainment Reviews
 | Transformers: The Complete First Season (25th Anniversary Edition) - DVD Review By: The Masked Movie Snobs - Blogcritics.org Reviews Published on: 6/29/2009 8:15 AM | | Where previous DVD releases left something to be desired (remastered picture, but art missing, characters with the wrong colors, bad audio, and other subtle changes), this collection restores the original broadcast masters, complete with commercial bumpers and next episode previews. While this occasionally leads to some “soft” animation, as the original masters were not of the same quality as the remastered ones, Shout! Factory has color corrected these masters and blended them with the restored masters to present Transformers in a way not seen since these episodes were first broadcast. In addition, the sound is superb, as new stereo masters have been created from the original audio....read the full review |
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