FUNimation Dragon Box Z #1 (In-Hands) Discussion

Daimo-Rukiri · Post by **Daimo-Rukiri** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:55 pm

Castor Troy wrote:
GizmoKSX wrote:
GizmoKSX wrote: I'm not looking for things to complain about, but I noticed a short instance of the picture breaking up at 02:01:41, near the end of episode 5 when Nappa is shown sitting in his pod. Nothing major, but does that happen on everyone's copy?

Jon Jon wrote: Can you provide a screenshot? I'm curious
Here's the offending screen, taken with VLC:
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1308 ... h12m00.png
And here's a good shot from a different frame for comparison: http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/549/ ... h13m00.png

These are by no means indicative of the set's quality in general, but this one jumped out at me.
Nooooooo!!!!! Curse you Funi! That's like THE most important scene ever!

Bleh.

It's there on my R2 singes but I never notice it unless I'm actually watching it on my mac.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:57 pm

Daimo-Rukiri wrote:It's there on my R2 singes but I never notice it unless I'm actually watching it on my mac.

Hah! Imagine that! It was a Toei/Pony Canyon mistake!

Castor Troy · Post by **Castor Troy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:05 pm

Whoah really? Granted I only watched that episode once when I still owned the R2's, I didn't notice it either.

Big Momma · Post by **Big Momma** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:15 pm

I probably won't pick this Dbox up, but if they ever get around to releasing The Movies, then I'll have that in a second.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:16 pm

Big Momma wrote:I probably won't pick this Dbox up, but if they ever get around to releasing The Movies, then I'll have that in a second.

It's because of that one flawed frame, right?

penguintruth · Post by **penguintruth** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:39 pm

I know it's so trivial, I shouldn't bother posting it (you decide!), but I finally received my shipping notice from Amazon. needless to say (though, obviously I'm saying it... what the hell is with that phrase?), I'll be ordering any further Funimation products from TRSI.

Now I know! (And knowing is half the battle! GI JOE!)

Also, I'm on the fence over whether I should collect all the DBoxes. I don't feel any great necessity to own all of DBZ. Though, I have a feeling I might be changing my mind when I actually get the first one.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:58 pm

penguintruth wrote:I know it's so trivial, I shouldn't bother posting it (you decide!), but I finally received my shipping notice from Amazon. needless to say (though, obviously I'm saying it... what the hell is with that phrase?), I'll be ordering any further Funimation products from TRSI.

Now I know! (And knowing is half the battle! GI JOE!)

Also, I'm on the fence over whether I should collect all the DBoxes. I don't feel any great necessity to own all of DBZ. Though, I have a feeling I might be changing my mind when I actually get the first one.

Just take it one at a time. When the next one comes out, if you feel like getting it then get it. Otherwise focus on other things. Not a big deal. It's not like you can't come back and get it a few months or a couple years later like the Season Sets.

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:04 pm

SSJSteve wrote:
Timo wrote:Got mine today. Finally.
Lucky. I'm still waiting for mine. Did you order from AxelMusic?

Yes.

penguintruth · Post by **penguintruth** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:07 pm

Kendamu wrote: Just take it one at a time. When the next one comes out, if you feel like getting it then get it. Otherwise focus on other things. Not a big deal. It's not like you can't come back and get it a few months or a couple years later like the Season Sets.

Well, the thing is, I feel like there are certain groups of episodes that I really want in Dragon Box quality, on DVD, and others I don't really care about, or are low priorities to own.

For instance, whichever set happens to have the Cell Games on it will be one of the Dragon Boxes I'll want as soon as possible.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:09 pm

penguintruth wrote:
Kendamu wrote: Just take it one at a time. When the next one comes out, if you feel like getting it then get it. Otherwise focus on other things. Not a big deal. It's not like you can't come back and get it a few months or a couple years later like the Season Sets.
Well, the thing is, I feel like there are certain groups of episodes that I really want in Dragon Box quality, on DVD, and others I don't really care about, or are low priorities to own.

Okay, then. Just take it one at a time. When the next one comes out, if it has the episodes you're looking for and you feel like getting it then get it. Otherwise focus on other things. Not a big deal. It's not like you can't come back and get it a few months or a couple years later like the Season Sets.

Daimo-Rukiri · Post by **Daimo-Rukiri** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:28 pm

What episode is it so I can post the shot myself.
Currently enjoying the Cell games in Dragon Box quality... need the bloody awesome subs right now.

RogueA007 · Post by **RogueA007** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:01 pm

My DBox just got here from Amazon......It's so effin beautiful. I know what I'm doing tonight while working on paintings....

(and now I can go grocery shopping because I was waiting on the blasted UPS guy to get here ALL DAY!

)

Saiyajin no Tatsujin · Post by **Saiyajin no Tatsujin** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:03 pm

Welp. I got my DBOX this morning. And I must say...Iam very impressed with it. I just finished watching the first two episodes and it's everything I've expected in terms of picture and sound quality. Iam a happy man!

Daimo-Rukiri · Post by **Daimo-Rukiri** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:06 pm

Mine arrived an hr ago and it's "GORGEOUS" I do hate the box though it was quite hard to get the dragon book out... and luckily I received a perfect copy with no broken pieces

Star Studios gives this a 10/10!

I was gonna do a unboxing video but meh wanted to jump right into watching it

Saiyajin no Tatsujin · Post by **Saiyajin no Tatsujin** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:09 pm

I had a scare when I first opened mine up. One of the discs wasn't fastened down properly, and was dangling around freely in one of the DVD cases. Luckily, though, there were no scratches on it. Oh man, I would've been so pissed otherwise.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:43 pm

Daimo-Rukiri wrote:Mine arrived an hr ago and it's "GORGEOUS" I do hate the box though it was quite hard to get the dragon book out... and luckily I received a perfect copy with no broken pieces

Star Studios gives this a 10/10!

I was gonna do a unboxing video but meh wanted to jump right into watching it

I tend to have to lightly hold the opening of the box down (as if the cases and book were to fall out) and have my other hand underneath to catch them. They slide out plenty in order to be able to comfortably pull them the rest of the way out.

MRDA · Post by **MRDA** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:47 pm

I read a review on Amazon which said the dub is out of sync: is this true?

Li'l Lemmy · Post by **Li'l Lemmy** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:01 pm

Quick question for someone with the set in hand and a working slimline PS2: Will the discs play in that system? It's my intention to suggest this purchase to a friend of mine, but the only feasible DVD player in his possession is that particular system . . . and I sold mine to upgrade to PS3, so I can't check. ^_^;

From what I remember, the Bricks chose not to play. Do the Boxes behave similarly?

~Da Lemmy

Big Momma · Post by **Big Momma** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:01 pm

Kendamu wrote:
Big Momma wrote:I probably won't pick this Dbox up, but if they ever get around to releasing The Movies, then I'll have that in a second.
It's because of that one flawed frame, right?

[PrisonMikeVoice] That thar Nappa's got a purty mouth, I ain't payin' $40 ta miss it [/Voice]

Everytime I see anything resembling a jpeg image, I go into an epileptic fit.

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:03 pm

penguintruth wrote:
Kendamu wrote: Just take it one at a time. When the next one comes out, if you feel like getting it then get it. Otherwise focus on other things. Not a big deal. It's not like you can't come back and get it a few months or a couple years later like the Season Sets.
Well, the thing is, I feel like there are certain groups of episodes that I really want in Dragon Box quality, on DVD, and others I don't really care about, or are low priorities to own.

For instance, whichever set happens to have the Cell Games on it will be one of the Dragon Boxes I'll want as soon as possible.

I've contemplated just not getting the garlic jr. one...but I kind of want the entire image on my shelf lol