The BCI Eclipse Animation Library - DVD Collection Overview

[michele11804]

BTW, since you mentioned it, I recently procured the LD box set of Star Trek 'The Animated Series' on laserdisc and I must say that it is a pretty sweet box. Glad I do not have to get it again on DVD. Thanks again!

[michele11804]

Thank you for doing all of these BIG sets of material. I appreciate it more than you know! Your videos let me know how far I have to go to procure all the animated shows I loved from my childhood. Keep on kicking ass, Zaranyzerak!

[DKrules9]

Hey hope you got the message I just sent you about the art cards, thanks.

[DKrules9]

I'm happy to report I've managed to get the entire He-Man series. They were really cheap as well. I now own episodes from my top 4 80's cartoons. G I joe complete series, Ghostbusters complete series & TMNT are the other three. I'm still waiting for TMNT season 9 and 10 to be out on DVD. When is that going to happen?

[Zaranyzerak]

@DKrules9 No word yet. Since Nickelodeon bought the entire TMNT franchise a few months ago, there hasn't been a peep about future DVD releases. Hope it doesn't get stuck in DVD release limbo like the 2003 series was...

[DKrules9]

@Zaranyzerak That's weird, Wikipedia says that even though Nick bought the rights to TMNT from Mirage Studios, Mirage Studios does not own the rights of the 1987 television series, so Lionsgate, Fred Wolf, nor CBS are under no obligation to inform them of future releases. Nick expresse[s] intrest in acquiring the broadcast rights to the 1987 series. Though, I don't know if Wikipedia is accurate.

[Zaranyzerak]

@DKrules9 If that is indeed the case, then I guess it's just a coincidence of timing. The only thing for certain at this point is there hasn't been any announcement of the final 2 seasons (or the missing 3 episodes) yet. I REALLY hope it doesn't get cut short so close to being finished...

[DKrules9]

@Zaranyzerak I was actually at WonderCon a while back and Liongate had a table. I actually tried asking them about it, but that was useless. The person representing Lionsgate didn't know they released the old TMNT show.

[DKrules9]

@Zaranyzerak I was actually at WonderCon a while back and Liongate had a table. I actually tried asking them about it, but that was useless. The person representing Lionsgate didn't know they released the old TMNT show. Do you plan on doingan indepth review of He-Man? Or did you already do one?

[frlac40]

@DKrules9 Man,i wish own your collection,Dude. Thanks for posting,Dude.

[slagarcrue85]

@Zaranyzerak

I need your help and advice with something.  It;s personal so we can't t alk about it when I'm at my parents place.

[DKrules9]

Is it possible for any of these shows, like He-Man to be re-released, since they were so successful? I understand it was acquired by Boomerang Media? Also, I heard that the pilot episode of He-Man is actually cut due to the master tapes being damaged.

[DKrules9]

What about The New Adventures of Gilligan?  Gilligan's Planet? They were both filmation cartoons.

[Zaranyzerak]

@DKrules9 Neither of them have been released on DVD. BCI released everything they were able to get the rights to. Several Filmation shows are owned by other studios. The Gilligan cartoons, like Star Trek, are both owned by Paramount. So if they are ever released, it's their call.

[Jorgie0101]

Do you know how happy I'd be with that whole set!! Lucky SOB! :)

[cuddlebuttons]

we really enjoyed watching this and, LOL-are big dr. who fans too-ANXIOUSLY awaiting tarzan's release! WHEN? WHEN?

[creatively210]

You didn't like 'Clutch Cargo'? Talk about innovation back in the dark ages!

[SuperFireDagwon]

Great overview, but I wish you had pointed out how wonderful the D+D animated series boxset is. In anyone else's hands I'm sure it would have gotten a marginal set release, but BCI really put a lot of love into it and it's a must watch in my book.

OH-Wal Mart as ST: TAS for $15.00 in most stores if you or anyone else are looking for it cheaper than their orginal $30.00+ asking price.

Always nice to find another Dr. Who fan as well!

[Zaranyzerak]

I did a full review about the D+D set a while ago - watch?v=8uaMJ6U4eDc

It's definitely one of my favorites of the BCI Sets, and I said quite a bit about it in the review. The series has been re-released since BCI went under, by Mill Creek. Sadly, it's a barebones release and all the wonderful extras and packaging of the BCI version aren't there.

[David315842]

Nice review! Just simply awsome, you stud! :D I'll forgive you for mentioning Doctor Who as well. :D

[brollicon]

just found the best of he-man and she-ra for bucks each building the collection aldo found best of brave starr for 5 bucks will get it

[AmericanNohbuddy]

Hey Sean, have you heard anything on when X Men volume 5 will come out?

[Zaranyzerak]

No word yet... I know a lot of fans are dying for that one because it will contain "No Mutant is An Island," which is supposed to be watched right after the first Phoenix Saga...

[Dannyfaye]

hav u ever seen X-men evolution? or the spectacular spider-man?.those are awesome shows

[David315842]

Too bad. The UK releases are a bit more acurate, speaking of which, HMV has just released She-Ra volume 1 on DVD as an exclusive set of theirs, except the extras, but the episodes are present.

[Dannyfaye]

did the remainder of jayce and galaxy rangers have been released yet?

[Zaranyzerak]

Galaxy Rangers Volume 2 (finishing the series) was released a few months after Volume 1. Still no word on the rest of Jayce...

[TheRussianCritic]

At this point i would say "You should get a girlfriend" , but you ruined the joke by having a wife xD xD xD just kidding , awesome collection. 5 Stars

Greetings from Serbia

[jiidee]

Did you deliberately comb your hair to be especially creepy and nerdy for this vid?

[Zaranyzerak]

Naturally. The creepier and nerdier the better!

[Riddler95]

how many seasons did He-Man run for?

[Zaranyzerak]

The original series ran for two seasons, 65 episodes each. New Adventures was one 65 episode season. The 2002 series was 2 seasons - 1 of 26 episodes, then 13 for the last season.

[Riddler95]

I recently saw He-Man Seasons 1 & 2 for $9.99 each brand new in a bargain bin.

I am thinking about buying them but I am not sure which version they are.

[Zaranyzerak]

The original series is 4 Volumes total, labeled as "Season 1 - VOL 1," Season 1 VOL 2," etc. New Adventures is just labeled as Volume 1 and Volume 2 and clearly says "New Adventures of He-Man", the 2002 series is slimmer packaging and is labelled as Volume numbers as well (3 volumes total). The art style is radically different for all 3 version as well, so that's also a giveaway. You can also read the fine print on the boxes for the original copyright dates, also a dead giveaway.

[AlphaOmegatr0n]

Awesome vid, awesome music!!

[Maximusmadrica]

"Defenders of the...EARTH!"

I miss that show, one of the shows that had those classic characters. I wish they made a Mandrake series.

[KaraLVRogueLZ]

yeah Jem is missing the last set to complete the show idk if there gonna re release the whole thing again or what. would be nice if they put the last season of Jem i think Rosie would like it it had good messages for children and the songs were catchy to.

[transfan80]

I wish I'd had the money to track some of those down....I have Ghostbusters and most of the MOTU related stuff except for She-Ra: S2 and The New Adventures of He-Man: V1. Those and Bravestarr are at the top of my list.

The jewel of my collection is the limited edition Comicon variant of the Best of She-Ra that was limited to 1000 copies-mine is #54. It has different cover art and a pair of unnumbered art cards that were exclusive to this set.

[Zaranyzerak]

Oooh, nice! Didn't know about that Comicon version.

[jiidee]

you swine! i hate you.

[PatrickButler1981]

Sean, The title is actully "Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle" and not Tarzan Lord of the Apes. I found this out on Wikipedia. I hope this helps you.

[Zaranyzerak]

Cool, been a VERY long time since I watched it (although I did find a torrent of the entire series recently). What would REALLY help is if they would get off their arses and put it out on DVD already...

[KaraLVRogueLZ]

hey Sean are you gonna get the Jem and the Holograms that was a great show to.

[Zaranyzerak]

I'd love to get Jem (and many of the other shows Sunbow made), but I'm not paying those prices for Rhino's incomplete set. I'm holding out for a properly done re-release of that one.

[neimad1011]

Very nice collection.

The only series I remember watching were He-man (original), the Ghostbuster animated series, and Bravestarr.

Still nice going and good to see you finished it.

[loowhee]

NICE HE-MAN COLLECTION!

[mizpol]

Not my thing..... But I really respect that collection.. I know it must have taken a lot of determination to complete.. I love the way the boxsets come together with the larger picture... Brilliant..

[slagcity]

very nice music

[FineSensibilities]

The only one I have is Storybook Tales. Still haven't watched it.

[RazMansReality]

enjoy what I did with the title given the name of the episode hehe!

[RazMansReality]

HEHE epicly awesome! Congrats again buddy on all your hard work paying off & thanks for this very informative episode for those of us like me who have yet to embark on this journey but one day hope too. BTW if ya didn't know I sent you some tweets the one's I promised last night on the Harry Potter Ultimate Edition Blus & also if you haven't had the chance to already check out my two latest when you can gave ya a mini shoutout in my birthday update #1 & the Field Of Dreams one I think you'll...

[waltdisney19282008]

btw my copy of HE-man and the masters of the universe on UMD was release by Contender Home Entertainment i need to know a little bit about this company il look high and low for info about Contender Home Entertainment

[waltdisney19282008]

was you about to say the adventures of sonic the hedgehog at 09:15?

[Zaranyzerak]

Nope, I don't know what part you're referring to (I just watched that section a few times). Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog is a Shout Factory release.

[waltdisney19282008]

omfg that collection is worth more than my family's entire disney movie collection (video, dvd and blu-ray) btw i own 2 of the family's disney videos (disney sing-along songs very merry christmas songs and snow white and the seven dwarfs(the video with the clam white video case) and got my mother one of the blu-rays from a computer fair at a good price of £10 (Beverly Hills Chihuahua)) my mom wanted it since it released on blu-ray but my dad wasant bothering to do so i decided to buy her it

[waltdisney19282008]

i have a copy of he-man and the masters of the universe volume 1 on UMD for my psp bad news is it wont work for my psp because my psp is an american model and the disk is region 2 (UK)

[brollicon]

i found the new adventures of heman vol 1 for sale misb for 5 bucks

[Zaranyzerak]

Nice! That one seems to be fairly easy to find, and often quite cheap. Not as popular as the original and 2002 shows. Which is a shame, because taken on its own NA is actually a pretty darn good show! Love the characterization of Skeletor in that one. Such a coniving bastard, with some great lines.

[DAMGoodEntertainment]

I seem to remember that Genius Products recently re-released the Fat Albert holiday specials but they had yet to put out any boxed sets. That company also put out the The Archie Show and Sabrina by Filmation on DVD, since they're now owned by Entertainment Rights sibling company, Classic Media.

[fergmaster]

HOW DO YOU KNOW SO MUCH????

[swissmrkc]

you only need to see his retro vids..he's been at this a long time. time=knowledge A pilot knows all about airplanes and Canadian Z knows multimedia

[Disthron]

So did Zoro and the Lone Ranger go on adventures together in that cartoon?

Wow! So Sabrina the teen aged witch from the 90's was a remake of the 60's version?

I'm not sure if you'll get through watching all those DVD's. I think your going to replace a lot of them on Blue-Ray before you get to watch them on DVD. ^_^

Wow, those filmation guys really had a lot of work.

[Zaranyzerak]

Nope, Lone Ranger and Zorro were individual shows that didn't crossover, they were just part of the same "Adventure Hour" type of show along with Tarzan.

Yeah, Filmation had a pretty steady flow of shows from their start in 1966 (with the New Adventures of Superman) right through to their last show in 1987 (Bravestarr). 22 years, and close to 50 different shows! Their stuff seemed to be everywhere when I was growing up, I watched a LOT of these as a kid. :)

[Disthron]

Hang on, didn't you say that they made stuff all the way up to the early 2000's?

[bringeroffunerals]

The Star Trek Original Series of all 3 box set seasons came out the same day here in the UK

[bringeroffunerals]

Are these Region 0

[Zaranyzerak]

Nope, they're all Region 1 NTSC.

[bringeroffunerals]

I have a region 2 player u see

[Posthuman2003]

Brilliant Sean, well done!!!

[stingrn]

at 1:30 is that The Phantom ?

[Zaranyzerak]

Yep! The Phantom was one of the main characters in Defenders of the Earth, along with Flash Gordon and Mandrake the Magician.

[13evilpriest13]

Do you remember a movie that was siliarily themed to Ark II and even had those same jet packs? I saw it at the theatre but cannot remember the title:(

[Zaranyzerak]

The only movie I can think of that had similar jet-packs was Thunderball (one of the early James Bond movies). But it was nothing like Ark II, so it was probably something else you saw...

[13evilpriest13]

yeah it was, it was similar to ark II as they were in the dessert and had sand buggies and jet packs, hmm i must seek it out

[13evilpriest13]

wow, I used to watch Ark II and love it but couldnever remember the title until your video post. Thankyou!

[DarthGaras]

I seem to recall that you were worried about getting part of He-man and Bravestarr. Congrats on tracking them all down. It's an impressive collection. Just looking at the sets lined up is almost as good as watching the actual content.

[felipefonsecaps]

Great collection! It's really good completing a set.

[1weirdgurl]

Holy nerdgasm.

[Zaranyzerak]

Hehehe! Well, let me add to that - James Doohan was one of the main stars for the first season of Jason of Star command, from the year before the original Enterprise crew was reunited for Star Trek: TMP! :)

[1weirdgurl]

wow ;)

[LAKERSFAN14]

Congratulation! I dont remember some of them. But you made me want them all.

[dvd6441]

Yep your BCI collection just kicked my ass. This is way too good for me to watch. I do have the Ultraman BCI sets which have nifty character cards and glossy artwork (the Mill Creek version looks pretty crappy). However if you really want to make me [jealous] getting the recent Toho Godzilla Blu-Ray sets would annihilate what is left of me. Video Rating: (Infinity out of 10).

[DesolateMinds]

Cheers to you on completing the BCI collection!!

[phillyman26]

love he-man and she-ra n the ghostbusters and the defenders of the earth series but the rest are before my time i guess lol.I also like fat albert, did u ever think about getting thundercats or silverhawks n by any chance u dont know who they are look them up on youtube lol.

[Zaranyzerak]

I've had the complete set of Thundercats for a while (the first releases with the lenticular covers, no less!), haven't got around to picking up Silverhawks yet. :)

[phillyman26]

lucky son of a monkeys uncle the only way i can watch silverhawks or thundercats is on here unless i look around to see if i can download the episodes lol

[zombiesass]

Awesome!!

[eleven38]

awesomeness

do u have any battle of the planets or uylesees 31?

[pekinobo]

Don´t get me wrong, I don´t know if your collection or your knowledge are most impressive. A 5 star video as always.

[Blehhh49]

Ahhhh, the behemoth in its entirety. It's beautiful! =P

How much do you think all of this cost you?

[ernguyen2]

You are my He-Man!

[carpenoctem66]

So THATS what we saw in your FAS video! That makes...well...ANY other collection Ive ever seen look small.

It's nice to hear your Antares song again as well!

[MLakesowen]

Lot of entertainment :D

[AmericanNohbuddy]

Did you have a check list or something to make sure you got everything?

[Zaranyzerak]

Yep, I had a couple of checklists, cross-referenced, that I used to keep track as I was building the collection.