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by CuppaKofe
Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Is the "Complete Illustrations" artbook by Viz still worth tracking down?
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Re: Is the "Complete Illustrations" artbook by Viz still worth tracking down?

Yep, Viz's "The Complete Illustrations" from 2008 is indeed literally just the first Daizenshuu as-is: all the images, same pages, same info, interview, etc. No further Daizenshuu ever came from them. "A Visual History" is likewise literally just the Chōgashū as-is: all the imag...
by CuppaKofe
Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Is the "Complete Illustrations" artbook by Viz still worth tracking down?
Replies: 3
Views: 311

Is the "Complete Illustrations" artbook by Viz still worth tracking down?

Sorry if this is a redundant thread, the main site has no information on the English language releases of the data book material so I figured I should ask here. I've been going through the lovely "Complete Visual History" book Viz put out several years ago. From what I can tell, it's based...
by CuppaKofe
Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: OG Dragon Ball and why one shouldnt mind if people skip it
Replies: 153
Views: 15592

Re: OG Dragon Ball and why one shouldnt mind if people skip it

My boss recently got into Dragon Ball and was told to skip the OG by his friends. I was telling him about how awesome Tenshinhan was when he first showed up, and he's actually pretty salty because he just assumed he was always a nothing character. He's not wrong about Ten's role in Z, but he's much ...
by CuppaKofe
Wed Feb 16, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*
Replies: 65
Views: 13119

Re: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets

ZombieVito wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:55 pm Thanks but I only buy the North American releases of things I collect.
The UK sets are pretty cheap... That's an odd reason to not consider them.

Also, stolen from the Blu-ray forums:

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Gonna update the OP.
by CuppaKofe
Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:37 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*
Replies: 65
Views: 13119

Re: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets

Listings are up: 1-3 4-6 7-9 Huh, so these will be about the same price as just one steelbook. For those looking to grab those, this is a way better deal. Specifications don't mention the aspect ratio yet, but it's most likely the 30A. If the steelbooks end up being more expensive in the aftermarket...
by CuppaKofe
Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*
Replies: 65
Views: 13119

Re: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dragon-Ball-Z-Seasons-1-3-Blu-ray/305407/ Looks like it is indeed a repackaging of the 30th anniversary remaster. Where did the Blu-ray.com users get that info? It likely is a 30A re-package, but has that been specifically confirmed? Bluray entrees are user submitted,...
by CuppaKofe
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*
Replies: 65
Views: 13119

Walmart Exclusive Dragon Ball Z Bluray sets *Confirmed to be the 2013 cropped discs*

Confirmed to be the same discs as the 2013 16:9 cropped releases. Buyer beware! As the 4:3 steelbooks are slowly going out of print, Consider importing the region A/B 4:3 MangaUK sets. Saw this on the BluRay.com forums. Funimation February 2022 Solicitations Available on February 15. Exclusive to W...
by CuppaKofe
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness
Replies: 6
Views: 901

Re: Dragon Ball GT Review of Awesomeness

It's definitely one of my favourite ongoing podcast arcs! Looking forward to when the stars align again! :D
by CuppaKofe
Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: All-purpose Dragon Ball sale/trade thread.
Replies: 1729
Views: 429464

Re: All-purpose Dragon Ball sale/trade thread.

Looking to buy the 2nd volume of the pioneer ocean dub dvd. I'm in Canada, and most listings on eBay are from the states and are charging 20$+ for shipping :/
by CuppaKofe
Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: How relevant is Barry Watson in any sense
Replies: 71
Views: 6146

Re: How relevant is Barry Watson in any sense

I honestly see the same level of discourse coming from both camps to varying degrees, so I don't think it's fair to call subbers or dubbers worse in that regard.
by CuppaKofe
Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: GT and misogyny
Replies: 698
Views: 47422

Re: GT and misogyny

I honestly hope we see more of Kale and Caulifla, and that they don't just turn into another example of "massively powered up characters who serve the purpose of showing how strong Goku is in comparison" like Goten and Trunks / Gotenks in Z. I really like Caulifla's character, but with Kal...
by CuppaKofe
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)
Replies: 76
Views: 17029

Re: Dragon Ball 4K Remaster (16mm)

Man, this stuff looks good, even in the current state. I'm looking forward to what these prints can look like after a bit of cleanup. I imagine this isn't an easy task in the slightest.
by CuppaKofe
Fri Mar 05, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dragon Ball Z 4:3 Steelbooks
Replies: 448
Views: 65169

Re: Dragon Ball Z 4:3 Steelbooks

I have the original Funi DVD Singles, Is this a worthy upgrade? Picture and sound quality is a bit better, but the 4:3 ratio is a bit messed up so some of the picture is missing, not to mention it's lacking the original Faulconer soundtrack and uses the partially re-recorded dub from the Orange Bri...
by CuppaKofe
Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:13 am
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: All-purpose Dragon Ball sale/trade thread.
Replies: 1729
Views: 429464

Re: All-purpose Dragon Ball sale/trade thread.

Still looking to buy the Pioneer Singles listed in my signature.

- #02 – “The Saiyans”
- #10 – “Rebirth”
- #15 – “Trouble”
by CuppaKofe
Sun Nov 29, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dubs shouldnt bend over backwards to please purists. Subs shouldnt plase Casuals
Replies: 84
Views: 7129

Re: Dubs shouldnt bend over backwards to please purists. Subs shouldnt plase Casuals

This is fucking pathetic. Anyway, I figured I'd drop this great video about the localization process when it comes to anime and manga as it's relevant to the topic. It's pretty informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb2F0tfY1A0 I definitely get why there's such a difference between sub and dub...
by CuppaKofe
Fri Nov 27, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Dubs shouldnt bend over backwards to please purists. Subs shouldnt plase Casuals
Replies: 84
Views: 7129

Re: Dubs shouldnt bend over backwards to please purists. Subs shouldnt plase Casuals

Some of the things people say about Super's dub, both here and elsewhere is a little exaggerated. This isn't nearly the kind of full on rewriting and inserting of terrible jokes and dialogue left, right and center that was done by script writers back in the days of Barry Watson and co running thing...
by CuppaKofe
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Manga UK Releasing DBZ Blu-Rays and Steelbooks
Replies: 38
Views: 12289

Re: Manga UK Releasing DBZ Blu-Rays and Steelbooks

Anyone in the UK get the standard edition? Curious to see what kind of slip boxes they used.
by CuppaKofe
Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:48 pm
Forum: General Franchise Discussion
Topic: Funimation's 30th anniversary collectible home video release
Replies: 5398
Views: 891252

Re: Funimation's 30th anniversary collectible home video release

Of the classic anime blurays that I own, I'd have to agree that the "cel restoration" (I think this needs a more representive name Imo) look is a lot better when done correctly. I prefer vibrant, accurate colours much more than a dull filmic look. The 0079 Gundam and SDF Macross blurays lo...
by CuppaKofe
Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Which games are the most "shovelware?"
Replies: 46
Views: 10696

Re: Which games are the most "shovelware?"

(I honestly find it funny how much people will defend Dragon Rush, but trash on Ultimate Tenkaichi's QTEs dispite them both being so shallow) Hardly anyone defends Dragon Rush in fact, everyone agrees it's a terrible mechanic. The difference is Budokai 3's gameplay didn't revolve around it unlike U...
by CuppaKofe
Sun Nov 15, 2020 12:41 pm
Forum: Video Games
Topic: Which games are the most "shovelware?"
Replies: 46
Views: 10696

Re: Which games are the most "shovelware?"

Thinking about it a bit more, while the original Budokai series wasn't shovelware, I'd be willing to include the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection as absolute shovelware. Mainly because it reminds me so much of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD collection in many ways as well as because it did virtual...