GoBots to DVD

**Benedict Judas Hel** · February 4, 2011, 09:17am

Originally Posted by markatisu

What is there to confuse?

Well, c-krash isn't the brightest bulb in the box, marky mark. He has trouble hitting water falling out of a boat.

As for the Gobots, it's secondary to Transformers but I'll probably buy the DVDs if only to see what I can remember about them.

**markatisu** · February 4, 2011, 10:35am

Originally Posted by Edmond Dantes

(And does anyone know who owns the rights to Peter Pan and the Pirates?)

FOX Kids was the one that produced it, it has never had a single dvd release in the US (had a few in the UK, a complete release in France) so I am not sure who owns the rights now.

**deltadod** · February 4, 2011, 11:22am

All I can say is ABOUT FRIKKIN TIME!!!

**Mr. Shokoti** · February 4, 2011, 06:31pm

That is so cool! I've never seen a great deal of the cartoon since it aired early in the morning in Chicago but I've always loved the toys(more than Transformers). When you mentioned recently that either Robo Force, Sectaurs, or Gobots was coming to DVD, I thought for sure Gobots was the least likely answer.

Originally Posted by Firefly

Maybe, they'll still release the movie down the road? It just isn't coming soon. I was thinking their answer would be the opposite if it wasn't both.

At least the movie is easy to come buy(I got a VHS version off of Amazon not too long ago). I've heard from some people that all of the dubs of the regular series are extremely flawed.

**Firefly** · February 4, 2011, 06:43pm

I have DVD boots of the entire series and movie, but I'm sure these will be a much better quality, so I'll be getting them. I noticed on wiki it says Paramount released the VHS of the movie while Clubhouse Pictures released it in theaters. I found that interesting. I know WB or whoever owns it allowed it to be shown on the HDnet Movies channel as recently as last year. I hope the movie gets a high def release.

**Mr. Shokoti** · February 4, 2011, 06:57pm

Did anyone see the movie in the theater? I saw both MOTU movies, didn't have much interest in the Transformer movie, and saw G.I. Joe's on tape since Hasbro didn't release it theatrically, but I don't remember seeing commercials for either the BraveStarr or the Gobots movies in the Chicagoland area. I definitely would have seen Gobots if I knew about it.

**King Kahn** · February 4, 2011, 07:10pm

Originally Posted by Firefly

It looks like GoBots is coming to DVD through Warner Archive's MOD program. I thought there were major rights issues with Hasbro, but it looks like that is not the case.

Warner Archive's Facebook:

YESSSS!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Firefly

I have DVD boots of the entire series and movie, but I'm sure these will be a much better quality, so I'll be getting them. I noticed on wiki it says Paramount released the VHS of the movie while Clubhouse Pictures released it in theaters. I found that interesting. I know WB or whoever owns it allowed it to be shown on the HDnet Movies channel as recently as last year. I hope the movie gets a high def release.

I REALLY hope the movie is released, especially in HD. I LOVED the rock lords movie!!!!

**Count Marzo** · February 6, 2011, 11:06pm

I wish whoever owns the rights to Gobots figures/likenesses could make a few figures to go along with the dvd release. Gobots were pretty big back in the day as much as people (bandwagon Transformers fans

) love to hate on them. ****, I had a red Gobots Lunch Box when I was young as hell.

**Benedict Judas Hel** · February 7, 2011, 09:04am

Originally Posted by Count Marzo

I had a red Gobots Lunch Box when I was young as hell.

Plastic lunchbox? J. Marzo, you poser! The only real lunchboxes are made out of metal!

**Mr. Shokoti** · February 7, 2011, 09:19am

Originally Posted by Benedict Judas Hel

The only real lunchboxes are made out of metal!

So are "real" robots. Gobots for the win!

**CarKrash** · February 7, 2011, 09:22am

Originally Posted by markatisu

What is there to confuse, Warner Archives Made on Demand program works like this:

You select your product you want (say Thundarr) and you pay for it

Over the next 7 days they make your set and send it to you, its on printed DVD-R's with a nice case and artwork so it looks more official then a bootleg.

Its a similar setup to how Public Television, A&E and History Channel do a lot of their DVD's.

Awesome! thanks for the clarification!, I wasn't sure if it was a video on demand, or a digital copy type of service.

**Count Marzo** · February 7, 2011, 01:39pm

Originally Posted by Benedict Judas Hel

Plastic lunchbox? J. Marzo, you poser! The only real lunchboxes are made out of metal!

I never had a metal one. All the ones I had were plastic if I remember correctly.

**Benedict Judas Hel** · February 7, 2011, 01:46pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

So are "real" robots. Gobots for the win!

Huh? Transformers were made out of metal as well. More metal than the Gobots, in fact. Megatron and Optimus were honking big pieces of metal...

**Mr. Shokoti** · February 7, 2011, 03:12pm

Originally Posted by Benedict Judas Hel

Huh? Transformers were made out of metal as well. More metal than the Gobots, in fact. Megatron and Optimus were honking big pieces of metal...

Initially, but the metal didn't last.

"Honking big pieces of metal" that had some of the biggest problems with scale in any toyline ever. I've never understood why Transformers stood the test of time when the whole line was obviously a bunch of things from multiple Japanese toylines just thrown together. I liked the cartoon as a kid but I'm starting to realize it wasn't Michael Bay that made me dislike Transformers. It was Hasbro.

**Benedict Judas Hel** · February 7, 2011, 03:29pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

Initially, but the metal didn't last.

And neither did the Gobots. Transformers for the checkmate!

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

"Honking big pieces of metal" that had some of the biggest problems with scale in any toyline ever. I've never understood why Transformers stood the test of time when the whole line was obviously a bunch of things from multiple Japanese toylines just thrown together. I liked the cartoon as a kid but I'm starting to realize it wasn't Michael Bay that made me dislike Transformers. It was Hasbro.

Maybe they stood the test of time because they were cool? There isn't really much more a young boy wants from his toy than a car that changes into a robot. Or a dinosaur that changes into a robot. Or an insect that changes into a robot. Or a jet that change into a robot. Or a building that changes into a robot. Oh, wait. Wrong movie on that one.

Plus the cartoon, comics and animated movie helped a lot to fuel the fantasy, like it or hate it (even though I know you hate it). But I'm not here to divert the intention of this thread. I am actually interested in seeing and purchasing these Gobots DVDs. We can both agree on that. These will be welcome additions to our respective animated DVD collections.

**markatisu** · April 18, 2011, 03:29pm

TVShowsonDVD just posted the ad showing Gobots front and center

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Herculo...-Planned/15269

**Tallstar** · April 18, 2011, 03:36pm

Originally Posted by markatisu

TVShowsonDVD just posted the ad showing Gobots front and center

http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Herculo...-Planned/15269

It's about time!

**Count Marzo** · April 18, 2011, 03:37pm

Looks like crap, but I really want it! This is my most anticipated dvd since MOTU and PoP simply because I never thought it would happen and Gobots was my 2nd favorite to MOTU when I was realllllll young.

**Mr. Shokoti** · April 18, 2011, 04:29pm

I'm really excited for this. Like Marzo said, after MOTU & POP, it's the cartoon I've wanted most on DVD. Even though I know Transformers were, and still are, a lot more popular, I always preferred the Gobots. Since the show only aired early mornings in Chicagoland, I never got to see it other than my VHS copy of the Gobots movie. I can't wait!

**Firefly** · April 18, 2011, 07:19pm

The GoBots cover could be better, but I'm glad that it looks like it is coming fairly shortly. I'm still curious as to the number of volumes it will be.

**markatisu** · April 18, 2011, 07:53pm

Originally Posted by Firefly

The GoBots cover could be better, but I'm glad that it looks like it is coming fairly shortly. I'm still curious as to the number of volumes it will be.

I am guessing 3-4 five disc sets to make the whole series. That would be about 18-26 eps per box and keep a $25-40 price point.

The artwork does suck but I could care less since its the episodes I care about, I could always create new artwork using the numerous VHS releases

The ad is from a Free Comic Book Day comic which is released on 5/7 and since WB usually gives a 2 week-month notice on their MOD I am hoping for late May/Early June

**Firefly** · April 18, 2011, 08:04pm

Originally Posted by markatisu

I am guessing 3-4 five disc sets to make the whole series. That would be about 18-26 eps per box and keep a $25-40 price point.

The artwork does suck but I could care less since its the episodes I care about, I could always create new artwork using the numerous VHS releases

The ad is from a Free Comic Book Day comic which is released on 5/7 and since WB usually gives a 2 week-month notice on their MOD I am hoping for late May/Early June

My original guess was 3 volumes of 4 discs each, but that was assuming single layer discs. I noticed that Valley of the Dinosaurs was put on DVD-9s (2 discs for 16 episodes), so that might put a monkey wrench into my guessing. Also, it looks like Mr. T is being broken out into season sets unfortunately, so I could seem them milking GoBots for more volumes than I originally thought.

**Dr Kain** · April 19, 2011, 12:17am

Kinda cool, but I'll just netflix the series since I don't think it is worth owning.

**Firefly** · April 19, 2011, 12:44am

Do they offer Warner Archive MODs on Netflix?

My new guess is 3 volumes of 3 discs each (I'm guessing they will use DVD-9s).

I went on ebay and saw that the cover for this release is basically a cover to an old GoBots VHS tape.

**markatisu** · April 19, 2011, 08:05am

Originally Posted by Firefly

Do they offer Warner Archive MODs on Netflix?

My new guess is 3 volumes of 3 discs each (I'm guessing they will use DVD-9s).

I went on ebay and saw that the cover for this release is basically a cover to an old GoBots VHS tape.

Well Chuck Norris and the Karate Commandos I think is on Netflix

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