Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 13.99
#1
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Thread Starter
Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 13.99
#3
Senior Member
Re: Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 1
Great price on a cool set. I paid almost $38 when it was released.
Unfortunately, it's also a really AWFUL show. I'm 40, so I grew up with my share of terrible animated shows, but if this weren't Star Trek, no one would be buying it. The animation is bad, the actors voices are literally phoned in (I'm pretty sure ALL the dialog was recorded seperately) and the character interaction is non-existant.
I think the main issue isn't that the writing is particularly bad, it's just that you can't tell a good Trek story in a 26 minute window. Since the show was targeted towards kids (duh) we are left with 5 minutes of set up, 5 minutes of bad jokes, and 16 minutes of action.
Now, if you were looking for a way to get the kids into Trek, this might do the trick. Although even as an 8 year old, I had no trouble getting into the original live action show.
Unfortunately, it's also a really AWFUL show. I'm 40, so I grew up with my share of terrible animated shows, but if this weren't Star Trek, no one would be buying it. The animation is bad, the actors voices are literally phoned in (I'm pretty sure ALL the dialog was recorded seperately) and the character interaction is non-existant.
I think the main issue isn't that the writing is particularly bad, it's just that you can't tell a good Trek story in a 26 minute window. Since the show was targeted towards kids (duh) we are left with 5 minutes of set up, 5 minutes of bad jokes, and 16 minutes of action.
Now, if you were looking for a way to get the kids into Trek, this might do the trick. Although even as an 8 year old, I had no trouble getting into the original live action show.
#4
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 1
Great price on a cool set. I paid almost $38 when it was released.
Unfortunately, it's also a really AWFUL show. I'm 40, so I grew up with my share of terrible animated shows, but if this weren't Star Trek, no one would be buying it. The animation is bad, the actors voices are literally phoned in (I'm pretty sure ALL the dialog was recorded seperately) and the character interaction is non-existant.
I think the main issue isn't that the writing is particularly bad, it's just that you can't tell a good Trek story in a 26 minute window. Since the show was targeted towards kids (duh) we are left with 5 minutes of set up, 5 minutes of bad jokes, and 16 minutes of action.
Now, if you were looking for a way to get the kids into Trek, this might do the trick. Although even as an 8 year old, I had no trouble getting into the original live action show.
Unfortunately, it's also a really AWFUL show. I'm 40, so I grew up with my share of terrible animated shows, but if this weren't Star Trek, no one would be buying it. The animation is bad, the actors voices are literally phoned in (I'm pretty sure ALL the dialog was recorded seperately) and the character interaction is non-existant.
I think the main issue isn't that the writing is particularly bad, it's just that you can't tell a good Trek story in a 26 minute window. Since the show was targeted towards kids (duh) we are left with 5 minutes of set up, 5 minutes of bad jokes, and 16 minutes of action.
Now, if you were looking for a way to get the kids into Trek, this might do the trick. Although even as an 8 year old, I had no trouble getting into the original live action show.
#5
Senior Member
Re: Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 1
Almost got it. Had it in my cart and went to add something to get it up to free shipping. Then noticed it did not show the discount anymore. Removed it and tried again but it said I already had it in my cart, which was no longer true. I guess it was still being reserved.
Cannot you not order these types of deals with additional items and still get the discount?
Cannot you not order these types of deals with additional items and still get the discount?
#6
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Thread Starter
Re: Amazon Lightning Deal 7/24/2011 10am PDT --- STAR TREK: THE ANIMATED SERIES -> 1
Almost got it. Had it in my cart and went to add something to get it up to free shipping. Then noticed it did not show the discount anymore. Removed it and tried again but it said I already had it in my cart, which was no longer true. I guess it was still being reserved.
Cannot you not order these types of deals with additional items and still get the discount?
Cannot you not order these types of deals with additional items and still get the discount?
#8