FUNimation's Dragon Boxes have indeed been discontinued

[Son Geeko]

Well, Lance said on the latest ANNCast that they have still to decide if Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball GT will get Dragon Boxes.

I pray that they'll release DB in Dragon Box format, I could care less if they release GT and The Movies (the Season Sets and Double Features work fine for me), but please FUNimation please, release a DB Dragon Box!

[dbboxkaifan]

A possible Blue-ray release of the Dragon Boxes is their only salvation now...

These would be something I would even get right as they came out. I plan on buying a PS3, or , a PS4, since it will be a long time until I could afford either, so having them on Blue-Ray, with better picture AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, better sound quality for the Japanese audio, these would be a must buy.

It's called Blu-ray, there's no Blue-ray nor "Blu Ray" or whatever. Ray isn't capitalized.

Yes i see the next release being a reanimated version of Z done by Toei and in 3d in all honesty. Hopefully I am wrong because that means they will get more money of mine :'(!!! Id rather they do a new dragonball series then rerelease the Dragon Boxes on Blu Ray!!!

3D Dragon Ball would be great but it'd likely be a flop, and Toei doesn't want another flop like Kai, Kai wasn't lucrative.

They may remaster the complete 291 episodes in 1080p HD, but we don't know as of now.

The Japanese audio is crap compared to the English audio on these level sets, just like in the dragon boxes. Plus the english voice actors signatures are on the inside of the box. If that crap was on my Dragon Boxes, I'd be pissed...

Kei17 sent them [Toei] a presentation of the audio he had (original Japanese broadcast audio) and they probably ignored him, as he never got a response. So muffled is what'll always be, unless Toei starts giving feedback to their fans.

I wouldn't have mind if they included a Dragon Ball character card on each box, but without the English VA's signatures.

I'm sorry but 1.1 is the best quality available...And is definitely not the "same crappy orange brick quality" And its Blu Ray not Blue-Ray As for being the best release that's down to opinion and what you prefer - would you rather a more collectable set and one with all the content, if so than yes it is. But. for the best quality it is 1.1.

If you're trying to correct someone at least know how it's properly written.

Blu-ray it is, not Blue-Ray/Blu Ray. Again, there's no capital letter on R to make it "Blu Ray". Blu-ray comes from Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), most commonly known as Blu-ray.

The logo is kind of like this, anyway: b)

That's your opinion, nothing wrong, everyone has one, still, I'll go with the Dragon Boxes.

I'm not going to eat something I don't like, the same goes for this.

I pray that they'll release DB in Dragon Box format, I could care less if they release GT and The Movies (the Season Sets and Double Features work fine for me), but please FUNimation please, release a DB Dragon Box!

There's the Dragon Ball GT FUNimation Singles which come with the NEP's and original Japanese cards, so they could skip the original Dragon Ball Dragon Box or Dragon Box of the films.

Not a fan of the Double/Triple Feature sets or blue/orange/green bricks.

By the way, I'd love if they'd include Colleen Clinkenbeard's Gohan SSJ2 character card on Dragon Ball Z Kai Part 8 Blu-ray. Eesh, still no announcement for Part 7 even.

[CyberpunkCentral]

I don't see that ever coming about, it would just canibalize their sales of the level sets and the dragonboxes

The Dragon Boxes have all but been completely sold. By spring of 2012, I bet you won't be able to find a single new one for a decent price.

These level sets are aimed towards the funi-dub fans who want it for their big screen tv's and their surround sound super high-tech crap.

After their level sets are all released would be a good time for them to do a DBox Blue-ray release. But I do agree that we will probably never see this. All I'm waiting for now is Dragon Box: The Movies, to come out.

The Level sets are aimed at everyone. Also, what's the point of the Dragon Box on Blu-ray when the Level sets are as accurate to the original Japanese broadcast as you can get? Not to mention, better Japanese audio.

[Krycek7o2]

DBox ones are almost gone from amazon. What the hell happened to those 15 in stock? Well, they gone now.

People bought them! It's good to see the last of these sets reach fans loving arms. At the same time I find it funny how many prayed for this release but at the same time neglected buying these for almost two years. I feel no pity for them to be brutally honest. Let the scalpers have their turn now.

Seriously? You make it seem like all seven boxes have been available since 2009. Need I remind you that it's hardly been a month since Dragon Box 7's release? When has a release of a television series ever become problematic to find BEFORE its complete release? Some people -- myself included -- felt the need to wait until all seven were released because we were shafted by the orange bricks and wanted to at least make sure we could get the whole thing. From a stricly personal standpoint I didn't particularly have the money to spend on yet another release of Dragon Ball Z until a recent promotion at my job and the moment I have money to finally buy the sets I've been coveting for years (And believe you me I've been scouting used auctions for lots of DBoxes since early 2010 but never had the money to spend on anything but necessities when a good auction showed up.) I can't get the whole set until the hype dies down or I'm willing to spend the asinine amount of $200+ for a copy of Dragon Box 2.

It's nice that you have your Dragon Boxes, but there's no need to be so blunt about it. I think the Dragon Box announcement's timing was terrible. I know what happened to the singles. I didn't want to waste $300+ on a release I wasn't even sure was going to be completed. I wasn't going to be played for a fool again; not after I spent god knows how much on the season sets and steelbooks. Some people had different priorities at the time and didn't realize these things would become impossible to find before they were even finished.

Seriously! The releases were spaced out at what, 3-4 months a set. Amazon, Rightstuff and many others had deals for each set as each was release. Though at the same time I can understand the many adults here that have more important concerns. I know, shit gets real for some. I've had that happened to me last year, didn't go to school for a semester because of no money. It's life! From what I've read though, it's been mostly teens who just waited till the last moment and now bitch that they didn't buy them or that $40.00 is too much. Waiting till the last minute to buy them seems fool hardy when you fall into the latter. In that respect, no I don't feel any empathy.

The thing is we were warned. When FUNi said these were on a limited printing run I strongly believe that was the endgame scenario for many to actually begin buying these sets, not to mention that this meant they were committed to completing the release. I too was waiting for the end, but that information made me think twice about waiting.

But, in the end this is FUNimation. As many elder members have stated, an eventual re-release is not a maybe, but inevitable. Maybe not in the way the original releases, but more as a way of keeping the money flowing in from these masters. Slim packs anyone?

And by the way, when the X-Files first came out on DVD they became problematic to find until their eventual slim packs, minus all the nice extras and swag.

[Pokewhiz7]

I disagree with you, but don't really care since I already have boxes 1-6. If box 7 goes out of stock though, little more than a month after release, I will be fucking pissed. At least with Dragon Box 2 you had around a year. If this does happen, there's no excuse.

[dbboxkaifan]

the Level sets are as accurate to the original Japanese broadcast as you can get? Not to mention, better Japanese audio.

Nope.

The audio is still muffled, may be slightly better than the one on Dragon Box DVD version.

I can't wait for the day to re-watch all 291 episodes with the clean Japanese audio broadcast that Kei17 has, now this is as accurate as the original Japanese broadcast, CyberpunkCentral!

[CyberpunkCentral]

the Level sets are as accurate to the original Japanese broadcast as you can get? Not to mention, better Japanese audio.

Nope.

The audio is still muffled, may be slightly better than the one on Dragon Box DVD version.

I can't wait for the day to re-watch all 291 episodes with the clean Japanese audio broadcast that Kei17 has, now this is as accurate as the original Japanese broadcast, CyberpunkCentral!

That's what I meant. Better audio than the one on the Dragon Box. I never said the Level sets audio was better than what Kei17 posted.

[dprez]

I'm convinced.

Down the road I will surely pick up these HD Blu-ray sets, mostly for the sake of watching it with other people. It's a fun show to watch while drinking with friends, and this HD release is actually pretty bad ass. I must admit I did not do my homework, and thought that these level sets were just slimmed down orange bricks in HD and on Blu-ray. I can see now that even the japanese version is about as good as the dragonbox, but I do like to watch the show the way japanese people did back in the early 90's, and that's how the dragonboxes are set up. Having it in clear HD quality isn't so big of a deal to me since that's not how it looked back in the day in Japan, but the quality is so good it seams, that these are almost a must-buy.

Still lame that the english voice actors signed the inside of the case

My personal preference is so sit quietly in a dark room, and enjoy the original Japanese version all to my self. I love it.

[Samwize78]

I disagree with you, but don't really care since I already have boxes 1-6. If box 7 goes out of stock though, little more than a month after release, I will be fucking pissed. At least with Dragon Box 2 you had around a year. If this does happen, there's no excuse.

ME TOO! I only need 6 and 7, and seeing these sets going out of print on amazon has got me scared. I'm hoping on getting 6 for Christmas, so if 7 lasts until like January then I think we should be fine. Hopefully.

Also, looks like Box Four is now dead as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Box-F ... 740&sr=8-1

[dbboxkaifan]

$36 is a good price, not bad at all. Already got all seven so won't be buying.

[Metalwario64]

I disagree with you, but don't really care since I already have boxes 1-6. If box 7 goes out of stock though, little more than a month after release, I will be fucking pissed. At least with Dragon Box 2 you had around a year. If this does happen, there's no excuse.

ME TOO! I only need 6 and 7, and seeing these sets going out of print on amazon has got me scared. I'm hoping on getting 6 for Christmas, so if 7 lasts until like January then I think we should be fine. Hopefully.

Also, looks like Box Four is now dead as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Ball-Box-F ... 740&sr=8-1

Again, it's been stated a few months ago that 1-4 were discontinued, so I'm not to worried over that.

I'd think 7 should be around, at the very least, for a few more months.

[CyberpunkCentral]

I'm convinced.

Down the road I will surely pick up these HD Blu-ray sets, mostly for the sake of watching it with other people. It's a fun show to watch while drinking with friends, and this HD release is actually pretty bad ass. I must admit I did not do my homework, and thought that these level sets were just slimmed down orange bricks in HD and on Blu-ray. I can see now that even the japanese version is about as good as the dragonbox, but I do like to watch the show the way japanese people did back in the early 90's, and that's how the dragonboxes are set up. Having it in clear HD quality isn't so big of a deal to me since that's not how it looked back in the day in Japan, but the quality is so good it seams, that these are almost a must-buy.

Still lame that the english voice actors signed the inside of the case

My personal preference is so sit quietly in a dark room, and enjoy the original Japanese version all to my self. I love it.

You're right. The Dragon Box are like how people use to watch it back in the 80's and 90's television. But the Blu-ray is more like watching the actual 16 mm film

[Pokewhiz7]

I'm convinced.

Down the road I will surely pick up these HD Blu-ray sets, mostly for the sake of watching it with other people. It's a fun show to watch while drinking with friends, and this HD release is actually pretty bad ass. I must admit I did not do my homework, and thought that these level sets were just slimmed down orange bricks in HD and on Blu-ray. I can see now that even the japanese version is about as good as the dragonbox, but I do like to watch the show the way japanese people did back in the early 90's, and that's how the dragonboxes are set up. Having it in clear HD quality isn't so big of a deal to me since that's not how it looked back in the day in Japan, but the quality is so good it seams, that these are almost a must-buy.

Still lame that the english voice actors signed the inside of the case

My personal preference is so sit quietly in a dark room, and enjoy the original Japanese version all to my self. I love it.

You're right. The Dragon Box are like how people use to watch it back in the 80's and 90's television. But the Blu-ray is more like watching the actual 16 mm film

I believe Kei17 actually owns an episode on film. If he has a projector, that must be amazing...

[OutlawTorn]

o i pray for a DragonBox blue-ray release.

I ain't ever getting the level sets..

I've already told you, as far as we know, the Dragon Boxes were only done at 480p.

Not only that, but unless the material can be presented in 1080p, companies aren't going to put something out on Blu-ray when DVD is sufficient. It's not because they don't want to give people a certain title on Blu-ray it's that authoring Blu-ray is more expensive than DVD per disc, so unless they have an incredible amount of money to burn, anything standard def. will not be released on Blu-ray. This info comes from replies on the Shout! Factory forums in regards to Blu-ray editions of certain titles.

So... in this case, FUNimation's hands are tied and it's up to Toei to decide whether to produce 1080p masters.

The Japanese audio is crap compared to the English audio on these level sets, just like in the dragon boxes. Plus the english voice actors signatures are on the inside of the box. If that crap was on my Dragon Boxes, I'd be pissed...

Why are people moaning about the character cards from the Level sets? They're not even on the packaging itself but an insert card which can be discarded at will. While the Dragon Boxes were clearly aimed towards fans of the Japanese version, the Levels are superior editions of the season sets aimed at FUNimation's audience. I mean, how dare FUNimation promote a FUNimation personality in a FUNimation product? See? It's illogical to get emotional about something like that. If you don't like the cards, just get rid of them. It's not like they're going to affect the content of the episodes. It makes about as much sense as someone hypothetically complaining that only the Japanese voices were credited in the Dragon Box release.

[Perfect]

I don't see why everyone's going crazy over the audio in the Blu-Rays. It's only slightly better due to compression. It's still completely muffled and barley noticeably different from what's on the Dragon Boxes. If the Dragon Box audio is a 6 then the Blu-Rays are a 6.8-6.9.

[dbboxkaifan]

I don't see why everyone's going crazy over the audio in the Blue-Rays. It's only slightly better due to compression. It's still completely muffled and barley noticeably different from what's on the Dragon Boxes. If the Dragon Box audio is a 6 then the Blue-Rays are a 6.8-6.9.

True.

Still, it's Blu-rays not Blue-rays/Blue-Rays.

[Perfect]

I don't see why everyone's going crazy over the audio in the Blue-Rays. It's only slightly better due to compression. It's still completely muffled and barley noticeably different from what's on the Dragon Boxes. If the Dragon Box audio is a 6 then the Blue-Rays are a 6.8-6.9.

True.

Still, it's Blu-rays not Blue-rays/Blue-Rays.

I feel stupid for never noticing that, what the hell.

[Li'l Lemmy]

Box One and Box Four are back in stock on Amazon for $53 and $39, respectively. Through third-party sellers, but fulfilled by Amazon.


~Da Lemmy

[GotenDaisuki]

So will "Dragon Box: The Movies" still be released?

[Pokewhiz7]

So will "Dragon Box: The Movies" still be released?

We have no idea.