GoBots to DVD

**Dr Kain** · April 19, 2011, 09:33am

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.

Why would WB titles not be on Netflix? They only have a 28 delay on Netflix, not an embargo.

**markatisu** · April 19, 2011, 11:23am

Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Why would WB titles not be on Netflix? They only have a 28 delay on Netflix, not an embargo.

Because its not a standard release, the MOD program is seriously we buy you make.

Have it instant available defeats that purpose, its completely different then a retail release which the company gets paid for regardless of whether it sells or not.

You are comparing the rules that pertain to retail releases, this is not available for rent which means it does not fall under those rules.

If it did Thundarr which came out last September would be available, as would The Dukes and Swat Kats. Are they?

I think Chuck Norris might be a test, if a lot of people watch that and don't buy it might signal an opening for MOD to move online since it would be even more cheap

But there is absolutely no guarantee the MOD catalog is bound for Netflix

**Dr Kain** · April 19, 2011, 06:40pm

Ooooooooooooooooh, I have never heard of this service. Kind of stupid if you ask me. First off, that means they can sell it for whatever price they want. Secondly, it means I don't get any Best Buy employee discount. Third, I want to see the thing in person before I make my purchase. He-Man is about the extent of stuff I'm willing to buy without having to hold and touch it first.

**Stinkor's Only Fan** · April 19, 2011, 06:53pm

I've bought 4 sets from the MOD service and you won't be disappointed. The video quality is very good for unremastered discs, and the price point is good for sets that you never expected to see on non bootlegged discs in the first place.

So come on pry open the wallet, trust me on this.

**markatisu** · April 19, 2011, 07:01pm

Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Ooooooooooooooooh, I have never heard of this service. Kind of stupid if you ask me. First off, that means they can sell it for whatever price they want. Secondly, it means I don't get any Best Buy employee discount. Third, I want to see the thing in person before I make my purchase. He-Man is about the extent of stuff I'm willing to buy without having to hold and touch it first.

Well regardless if you like it or not, business wise its the only way 99% of what they are releasing would EVER be released.

Gobots would die at retail and never be completed, stores do not want to carry animation anymore so MOD is going to be the way it is from now on. Shout I think does a similar service as does Mill Creek.

The days of sets like BCI used to produce for animation are gone, its just not cost effective unless its a very big license.

It is on the expensive side but they usually offer 5-10% off discounts and free shipping so I have been able to get most sets for ~$18-20 which is on par with what retail would be.

**Firefly** · April 28, 2011, 10:33pm

It looks like they are going to milk this thing...
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Cha...i-Series/15326
The mini-series comes out May 17th. At least, it is remastered.

**Mr. Shokoti** · April 28, 2011, 10:39pm

Originally Posted by Firefly

It looks like they are going to milk this thing...
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Cha...i-Series/15326
The mini-series comes out May 17th. At least, it is remastered.

Ahhhh! The perfect antidote to the latest trailer from Michael Bay's upcoming cinematic debacle. Too bad Hasbro has the rights to this great franchise.

**Firefly** · April 28, 2011, 10:46pm

Warner Archive just said that GoBots will not be more than 3 releases including this release, so that isn't bad.

**King Kahn** · April 28, 2011, 10:56pm

i am actually impressed they are remastering or doing anything besides slapping some old vhs versions on disk!

**Firefly** · April 28, 2011, 11:07pm

From their twitter on the remastering:

It really looks amazing and is a bit of work. So if people really respond to the remastering, you'll see it more.

**markatisu** · April 28, 2011, 11:46pm

OMG they are remastering the Gobots

Hopefully the fans won't let them there, I know I am going to buy it!

**Count Marzo** · April 29, 2011, 09:20am

Wow~! Can't wait. Instant purchase as soon as available!

**TheShadow** · April 29, 2011, 10:44am

I pre-ordered this morning.

**Tallstar** · April 29, 2011, 01:28pm

Originally Posted by TheShadow

I pre-ordered this morning.

Just pre-ordered mine too.

**markatisu** · April 29, 2011, 02:12pm

For those that need it here is the link for the mini-series

http://www.wbshop.com/Challenge-of-T...,pd.html?cgid=

I checked and there are no coupons available that would work with this

**Count Marzo** · April 29, 2011, 05:57pm

I didn't know it could be pre-ordered! Thank you for bringing that to my attention! Purchased!

**King Kahn** · April 29, 2011, 07:12pm

Originally Posted by Firefly

From their twitter on the remastering:

the key thing is for them to really HYPE it up that they are remastering it so people jump on board. Otherwise people will just assume it is like other cartoon series from the 80s

**soundwavempl** · April 29, 2011, 07:50pm

Thanks for the link. I just pre-ordered it!

**markatisu** · May 2, 2011, 02:39pm

Just ordered two copies, one for me and one for an international orger!

**MegaGearMax** · May 2, 2011, 03:16pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

Ahhhh! The perfect antidote to the latest trailer from Michael Bay's upcoming cinematic debacle. Too bad Hasbro has the rights to this great franchise.

What? You don't like epic chaos and buildings falling due to a Cybertronic Invasion?

I've just ordered mine too. At last I can retire my VCR tape.

**Sorceress** · May 3, 2011, 06:11am

Shoot this is only for US people only. Anyone wanna get me a copy? Price is really good too.

**Mr. Shokoti** · May 13, 2011, 05:00am

Just a few days before it goes on sale. As much as I hate that Hasbro has the rights to the toys, I'm so happy Warner Bros has the rights to the cartoon. Without them, Gobots would be 100% dead & buried.

**Vanquest** · May 13, 2011, 06:26am

Sounds like GoBots had a better digital treatment than Transformers, since the Transformers tapes were in such a nasty shape and SHOUT! factory did miracles to improve them the best they could... but GoBots must have a better source. LOL, how ironic!

Originally Posted by markatisu

OMG they are remastering the Gobots

Hopefully the fans won't let them there, I know I am going to buy it!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/graphics...remastered.jpg

Looks terrific if you ask me.

Originally Posted by Mr. Shokoti

Just a few days before it goes on sale. As much as I hate that Hasbro has the rights to the toys, I'm so happy Warner Bros has the rights to the cartoon. Without them, Gobots would be 100% dead & buried.

Since the beginning, the GoBots had been criminally ripped off by Hasbro. The TFs are rip-off!

**Benedict Judas Hel** · May 13, 2011, 11:41am

Originally Posted by Vanquest

Since the beginning, the GoBots had been criminally ripped off by Hasbro. The TFs are rip-off!

I would say Transformers are a vast improvement.

**Mr. Shokoti** · May 14, 2011, 10:21pm

Has anyone watched Machine Robo? It's the cartoon(and line of toys) that the Gobots were based on. I see that there are 3 Region 1 DVDs for it for a few bucks each on Amazon.

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