Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99

trespoochies · 06-24-09, 07:44 PM

I just read over in the DVD forum that the animated Dungeons & Dragons is being re-released by Mill Creek Entertainment. This time it'll be the entire series again, but also a 1 disc "Beginnings" release. Amazon seems to have the entire series for sale for $12.99 pre-order for a August 25th release. Not sure if the price was meant to be the 1 disc price, so if you'e interested, pre-order now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_oh_product

kenbenobi · 06-25-09, 01:18 AM

Bargain. My favorite cartoon growing up... But I already bought the complete series the first time it was released...

Snowmaker · 06-25-09, 07:52 AM

I barely remember that cartoon, even though I know I watched it.

starman9000 · 06-25-09, 07:55 AM

I broke down and bought the BCI release after the announcement they were closing shop, would have preferred this cheaper version, but I guess the original packaging is pretty good.

Looks like these Mill Creek pickups will be a great way to get Ultraman.

MoviePhanatic00 · 06-25-09, 08:17 AM

Does anyone know if the "beginnins" set has episodes that are not part of the previously released set?

kenbenobi · 06-25-09, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MoviePhanatic00

Does anyone know if the "beginnins" set has episodes that are not part of the previously released set?

I thought the other set was complete and contained all of the eps. I know the writer of the show has a website containing the script he wrote for an episode to end the show where they get home, but it was never made.

trespoochies · 06-25-09, 08:42 AM

Man, I wish they made one final episode to wrap it up....but my guess is that Mill Creek intends to just offer some options like the He-Man series. Thing is, there's so few episodes in this D&D series. I just noticed the Beginnings disc pre-sale price is $14.98.

http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Drago...d_bxgy_d_img_b

Trevor · 06-25-09, 08:53 AM

Darn, I can't quite remember if I bought the original release or not. Would hate to miss this price if it's a mistake.

Edit to add: Wait, it's a pre-order, so i can go ahead and order and have plenty of time to cancel if necessary.

Edit again to add: Wait, it's only 50% off, so I'm sure we'll see this price again.

starman9000 · 06-25-09, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MoviePhanatic00

Does anyone know if the "beginnins" set has episodes that are not part of the previously released set?

No, it's just the first disc.

kenbenobi · 06-25-09, 11:30 AM

Here is info on the change from BCI to Mill Creek. Note that there is a run-time discrepancy, and this new release is listed at only 3 discs, so likely has no bonus material...
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dun...-Release/12115

Mister Peepers · 06-25-09, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevor

Darn, I can't quite remember if I bought the original release or not.

Even I remember buying it when it came out because it doesn't fit on a shelf and has to sit on top. It's the red box thing.

Corey31 · 06-25-09, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kenbenobi

Here is info on the change from BCI to Mill Creek. Note that there is a run-time discrepancy, and this new release is listed at only 3 discs, so likely has no bonus material...
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dun...-Release/12115

The runtime is listed as higher on this release when compared to the BCI one, despite 2 less disks. If you are a fan of the show and want a lot of extras then I would probably grab up the BCI set while it's still relatively easy to find as it was very well done. If this set ends up being better you probably could still sell the BCI one and get this one at virtually no cost.

trespoochies · 06-25-09, 12:27 PM

As I never got the original set, is it 27 episodes spread out over 5 discs? Even with bonus material, that seems to stretch everything quite a bit. If they everage 5 episodes at 22 minutes each per disc, that's just under two hours. I didn't think the old set had that many hours crammed on each disc.

Trevor · 06-25-09, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Peepers

Even I remember buying it when it came out because it doesn't fit on a shelf and has to sit on top. It's the red box thing.

To be more thorough than necessary, I do remember buying it; at Best Buy with the exclusive figurine (or something attached to the top, making even larger). However, I don't recall seeing it since that initial week, so I either returned it or it is buried in a bag or box somewhere.

I'm ashamed to admit that I expect to find at least 30 or so buried and forgotten DVDs the next time I clean house.

kenbuzz · 06-25-09, 09:12 PM

Cue Stephen Lynch....

No Vorpal Sword, No Sale!

nycdude · 06-26-09, 08:58 AM

seems like a good deal for the entire series.

TheKobra · 06-27-09, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nycdude

seems like a good deal for the entire series.

This is a great deal. I purchased it a few years ago when if first came out. Just an fyi...there is no ending to the series. It was just canceled by the network even though several people believe there are lost episodes.

Sessa17 · 06-27-09, 07:41 PM

So is this basically the same release, only minus all the extras?

David Levine · 06-29-09, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kenbenobi

I thought the other set was complete and contained all of the eps. I know the writer of the show has a website containing the script he wrote for an episode to end the show where they get home, but it was never made.

The BCI set contained all the produced episodes and the unproduced final episode was made into a "radio play" style presentation with music, sound effects and narration. It was produced by Wally Wingert (Family Guy, Invader Zim) and features a number of professional voice over talents (and the original Shiela the Thief).

Sessa17 · 06-29-09, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sessa17

So is this basically the same release, only minus all the extras?

That's a good question Sessa, anyone have an answer?

SunMonkey · 08-29-09, 01:27 PM

FYI for those ordering this: The DVDs come in black paper sleeves that stack inside the plastic DVD case.

06-24-09, 07:44 PM	#1
trespoochies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 788	Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 I just read over in the DVD forum that the animated Dungeons & Dragons is being re-released by Mill Creek Entertainment. This time it'll be the entire series again, but also a 1 disc "Beginnings" release. Amazon seems to have the entire series for sale for $12.99 pre-order for a August 25th release. Not sure if the price was meant to be the 1 disc price, so if you'e interested, pre-order now. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_oh_product __________________ "Kinda don't really care to see any man pecs, for what it's worth. How about making Khan a chick with a great rack? The Tits of Khan anyone?" - Dullboy

06-25-09, 01:18 AM	#2
kenbenobi DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,650	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 Bargain. My favorite cartoon growing up... But I already bought the complete series the first time it was released... __________________ http://glyde.com/collections/kenbenobi

06-25-09, 07:52 AM	#3
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06-25-09, 07:55 AM	#4
starman9000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,607	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 I broke down and bought the BCI release after the announcement they were closing shop, would have preferred this cheaper version, but I guess the original packaging is pretty good. Looks like these Mill Creek pickups will be a great way to get Ultraman.

06-25-09, 08:17 AM	#5
MoviePhanatic00 Cool New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 28	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 Does anyone know if the "beginnins" set has episodes that are not part of the previously released set?

06-25-09, 08:42 AM	#7
trespoochies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 788	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 Man, I wish they made one final episode to wrap it up....but my guess is that Mill Creek intends to just offer some options like the He-Man series. Thing is, there's so few episodes in this D&D series. I just noticed the Beginnings disc pre-sale price is $14.98. http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Drago...d_bxgy_d_img_b __________________ "Kinda don't really care to see any man pecs, for what it's worth. How about making Khan a chick with a great rack? The Tits of Khan anyone?" - Dullboy

06-25-09, 08:53 AM	#8
Trevor DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,917	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 Darn, I can't quite remember if I bought the original release or not. Would hate to miss this price if it's a mistake. Edit to add: Wait, it's a pre-order, so i can go ahead and order and have plenty of time to cancel if necessary. Edit again to add: Wait, it's only 50% off, so I'm sure we'll see this price again. __________________ current exclusives & comparisons threads - Unwatched film thread - Spending - Challenge Compendium - DVD "upgrades" missing features from original release - DVDTalk Facebook - My Pathetic GamerTag/Score - 31 Day Subset - my horror list My Countdown Counting down to: The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge The 5th Annual DVDTalk Horror Challenge is Live Last edited by Trevor; 06-25-09 at 09:44 AM.

06-25-09, 11:30 AM	#10
kenbenobi DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,650	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 Here is info on the change from BCI to Mill Creek. Note that there is a run-time discrepancy, and this new release is listed at only 3 discs, so likely has no bonus material... http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Dun...-Release/12115 __________________ http://glyde.com/collections/kenbenobi

06-25-09, 12:27 PM	#13
trespoochies Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 788	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 As I never got the original set, is it 27 episodes spread out over 5 discs? Even with bonus material, that seems to stretch everything quite a bit. If they everage 5 episodes at 22 minutes each per disc, that's just under two hours. I didn't think the old set had that many hours crammed on each disc. __________________ "Kinda don't really care to see any man pecs, for what it's worth. How about making Khan a chick with a great rack? The Tits of Khan anyone?" - Dullboy

06-25-09, 09:12 PM	#15
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06-26-09, 08:58 AM	#16
nycdude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 593	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 seems like a good deal for the entire series. __________________ My Heatware references under "kin". A perfect 251-0-0

06-27-09, 07:41 PM	#18
Sessa17 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: NJ, the place where smiles go to die Posts: 5,588	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 So is this basically the same release, only minus all the extras? __________________ "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?" - Omar Proudly doing my part to support the economy Last edited by Sessa17; 06-29-09 at 04:48 PM.

08-29-09, 01:27 PM	#21
SunMonkey DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lake Ridge, VA Posts: 5,233	Re: Dungeons & Dragons: The Animated Series - Amazon $12.99 FYI for those ordering this: The DVDs come in black paper sleeves that stack inside the plastic DVD case.