william273

I have FMA parts 1-5 on Blu-ray and recently saw there is FMA Collection 1&2 and from what I've read it seems like it may be different than what I have but am not sure. I watched a few video clips on you-tube and it looks a bit better.

Is this a reboot of sorts and is the animation/video better than what I have? Am thinking of getting this and have another go at it but would like to hear what some of you have to say first. Thanks,

William

McHawkson

Is it called Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood or older one? I would recommend Brotherhood because it follows manga closely.

william273

Yea the one I have is Brotherhood and the one I'm talking about is Brotherhood too but instead of 5 separate parts this one is Collection 1 and Collection 2 and I "think" it's different...hope so because I ordered it after I posted this thread.

McHawkson

Oh, I get it. Brotherhood was supposed to be reboot from previous one - after looking up at Rightstuf, I can assume you bought Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Collection 1 & 2.

Only difference between old one and Brotherhood is storyline.

sandman007

It's the same. Funimation just packaged the 5 individual parts into 2 collections.

william273

I'm hoping there's a difference in video quality too. The Blu-ray version I have looks more like an upgraded SD than Bluray. I think I read somewhere the Collection 1&2 is better quality and real HD. Can anyone confirm any difference?

Kirben

There is no difference in video quality been FMA Parts 1-5 and FMA Collection 1&2 on Blu-Ray. FMA was only produced at 540p, so you are never going to get real HD quality.

The only advantage of FMA Collection 1&2 on Blu-Ray, is the subtitles were improved (Larger size, and more outline).

william273

Thanks Kirben...I've already ordered it and am hoping to notice some sort of difference. Have you seen both and compared the two versions? I thought I noticed a little difference in the clips I've watched but I'll find out for sure in a few days.

Kirben

I have not compared the two versions, but you are hoping for too much, especially considering the source isn't true HD (720p or 1080p). FMA Collection 1&2 are only 8 discs, compared to 10 discs for FMA Parts 1-5, so you aren't even going to see better compression either.

I hope Funimation does a complete series release of FMA on Blu-Ray one day, and includes the OVAs. As the OVAs, and especially the Four Panel Comic Theater were meant to be watched with the series.

william273

Well I can see some sort of difference...the lines looks sharper and the colors seem bolder at least from what I see on the HD video clips. It's probably not full HD or 720 but it does look at least cleaned up a bit and generally cleaner and shaper looking. If it's not at least 720 how do they get away saying it's HD? I've heard a lot about that sort of thing and another misleading thing is putting the art of the Manga on the Blu-ray...another cheap trick...bate and switch which I see a lot of. If there is even a minor difference in video quality I'll be happy...the version I have looks just ok...and a bit dated.

Kirben

I think Funimation were sent upscaled masters, in the case of FMA. More recent Blu-Ray releases are usually listed as upscales, but many older Blu-Ray releases were not.

There used to be a thread on Mania forums, which kept track of which Blu-Ray releases were upscales, but those forums are still down.

william273

Thanks man.