Thursday, January 14, 2016

Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's 003: Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 3

Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's



The second DVD is a Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 3 (Part3) Bought at a dutch Bart Smit toyshop in 2003 or 2004

Like part 1and 2, it has "three"(2 actually) episodes on it and is very nice to own.

Here are some screenshots from the menu structure: Interesting to think back and note that for DVD01, Starscream is on the Cover image and Prime is featured on the Menu image. The powers that be decided to change it again. Grapple on the cover image and Sunstreaker on the menu image.
So next week: will it be reversed ??


 "Deel" means Part
"Speel alles" means Play All
"Hoofdstukken" means Chapters
"Ondertiteling" means Subtitles
"Aan / Uit" means On /Off
 
The Core
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next
 
Dinobot Island deel 1
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next
 
Dinobot Island deel 2
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
Again, all great episodes, The Core is simply epic and made me love the constructicons and I AM just a sucker for endings like that one has. Dinobot Island, I had forgotten this classic episode, I remember being thrilled when this first went out (in G1 form, remember that these are all G2 cartoon versions) and really wanted to see the resolution to that cliffhanger.



HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See below to look at a fullsize of picture both sides of the package.



Please also look at the updated Part 001 and 002 of this series.

this article was also posted on www.ubernerdyboy.blogspot.com









Thursday, January 07, 2016

Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's 002: Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 2

Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's

 

The second DVD is a Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 2 (Part2) Bought at a dutch Bart Smit toyshop in 2003 or 2004.
Like part 1, it has three episodes on it and is very nice to own.

Here are some screenshots from the menu structure: Interesting to note that for DVD01 Starscream is on the Cover image and Prime is featured on the Menu image. The roles are reversed here.

 "Deel" means Part
"Speel alles" means Play All
"Hoofdstukken" means Chapters
"Ondertiteling" means Subtitles
"Aan / Uit" means On /Off

 
SOS Dinobots
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next

 

Heavy Metal War
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next

 
The Autobot Run
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.

All great episodes, SOS Dinobots is simply a classic, my first encounter with the Constructicons.
Heavy metal war also excellent, probably my favorite.
The Autobot run is pure nostalgia.
 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See below to look at a fullsize of picture both sides of the package.


Please also look at the updated Part 001 of this series.

this article was also posted on www.ubernerdyboy.blogspot.com







Tuesday, January 05, 2016

Check out my newest 3D Printing marvel: Megghead Cup, a G1 inspired Megatron head egg cup. LOL


http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1247682




Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's 001: Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 1

 Old dutch editions of Transformers DVD's

 

The first DVD is a Generation 2 DVD, Transformers Deel 1 (Part1) Bought at a dutch Bart Smit toyshop in 2003 or 2004.
It has three episodes on it (More than meets the eye 1,2 and 3) and is very nice to own.

Here are some screenshots from the menu structure: 
"Deel" means Part
"Speel alles" means Play All
"Hoofdstukken" means Chapters
"Ondertiteling" means Subtitles
"Aan / Uit" means On /Off

More than meets the eye Deel 1 
"Deel" means Part
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next

More than meets the eye Deel 2
"Deel" means Part 
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.
"Verder" means Next

More than meets the eye Deel 2
"Deel" means Part 
"Terug" means Back
"Hoofdmenu" means Main menu.

As with all the dvd's I discus, I expect there will be limited availability.
I was going to encode all or atleast some G2 episodes from videotape
but this saves time and effort seeing as I probably wouldn't get such a good quality
from a VHS after 8 Years of watching.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See below to look at a fullsize of picture both sides of the package.

It's been a while since I posted something, I hope this marks the start of a new tradition.
Happy 2016 !
this article was also posted on www.ubernerdyboy.blogspot.com






Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Transformers: Drift: Empire of Stone


Writer: Shane McCarthy
Artist: Guido Guidi (pencils), Marcelo Ferreira (additional pencils, issue four), Stephen Baskerville (inks)
Format: TPB (collection of mini-series)
Price: 19.99 USD/24.99 CAD
Available: Now (Fall 2015)


Cover by Sarah Stone
Summary:  DRIFT RETURNS! After leaving the Autobots in disgrace, he’s now alone on a mission to clean up the darkest depths of the galaxy—until RATCHET shows up to try to bring him home! Also contains bonus content including creator interviews, behind-the-scenes info, an art gallery, and more!


Comments:  I read the Trade of Drift: Empire of Stone. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it (I'm just not a fan of the current crop of TF comics IDW is putting out). The art is reminiscent of Regeneration One (same art team) and features more traditional Transformers artwork (as opposed to the neo-G1 style employed in the MTMTE series).
  The story is fairly straight forward--Drift is on his own and still doesn't quite understand where he fits in it all. When Ratchet shows up, they get pulled in to a battle against Gigatron and his forces, a group bent on controlling an ancient weapon Deadlock (Drift) and Turmoil discovered centuries before on a forgotten world.
  The story introduces us to Gigatron in this continuity (although, sadly, he's mostly represented as a brute with little real character beyond what the story requires). We also meet the Decepticon Grit (an obscure Micromaster Combiner character!) who gets a bit more to do.
  Drift still feels like a Gary Stu in this story. He's unbeatable physically and his only real dilemma is a crisis of conscience. I didn't mind it too much though since it worked for the story being told. It also didn't really feel like Ratchet got much to do in this story other then be a sidekick (but again, this worked in context of the tale being told).
  The story's simplicity is what makes it work. It's a good versus evil morality tale and it doesn't try to aspire to some more complicated end. It knows what it wants to accomplish and takes us there with no real deviation. This can be a bad thing if the story isn't told well, but this one works very well for what it is so I enjoyed it.


Verdict: Very Good. Check it out!