Funimation comments on the Blu-Rays, hints at more DBoxes

[KiddoCabbusses]

what exactly does that mean

Since I don't think this question was answered;

"Retail" in this instance usually refers to a good ol-fashioned "brick and mortar" video store. This includes mainstream retail outlets that sell DVDs such as Best Buy, Wal-mart, FYE, and whatnot.

What FUNi's saying here is that selling new Dragon Boxes are hard because retail chains do not want to sell large boxsets, which has been a circumstance heavily affecting DVD sales for the past few years now - many a fan of modern TV programming has lately been struggling with the inability to find DVD Boxsets by the season of their favourite shows. Just ask the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans!

Fortunately for FUNi, they have alternative outlets for selling large sets - they tend to be good with online sales.

[eledoremassis02]

If costs and shelf room are the main factor for no releasing more dragon boxes then why not put out singles, like in Japan? On the other hand, I don't think I see singles in the U.S anymore?

[Krycek7o2]

UGGGHH did they say anything about dragon ball boxes?
I want FUCKIN DRAGON BALL

Did you read anything on this thread? It's pretty self explanatory! Besides, Dragon Ball has been out in Blue Box form. Or you can be hardcore like some of us, buy the original DBox or Singles and add the subtitles yourself.

If costs and shelf room are the main factor for no releasing more dragon boxes then why not put out singles, like in Japan? On the other hand, I don't think I see singles in the U.S anymore?

Singles in 2012 America? Please son, I AM disappoint!

But seriously, singles don't sell like the used to. Seasons or Season X Part X is where the real draw is to the consumer.
Why pay 10-15 (more like 20-35) for a single for 3-4 episodes back in the day, when you can pay that much for a season or part?

[Son Satan]

Why don't they release a less exquisite version of the Dragon Boxes, with, like, thinpak DVD cases, softcover Dragon Book, and such? That way it's still the Dragon Box at heart, just less collectible I guess.

Why though? I mean, if they're gonna do a set that doesn't appeal to the mass market anyway, why not make it the best set it can be? The Z boxes were marketed to the "hardcore fan" and I think that if you're gonna put out such a "hardcore" set, it should be top-of-the-line.

[Krycek7o2]

Why don't they release a less exquisite version of the Dragon Boxes, with, like, thinpak DVD cases, softcover Dragon Book, and such? That way it's still the Dragon Box at heart, just less collectible I guess.

Why though? I mean, if they're gonna do a set that doesn't appeal to the mass market anyway, why not make it the best set it can be? The Z boxes were marketed to the "hardcore fan" and I think that if you're gonna put out such a "hardcore" set, it should be top-of-the-line.

Exactly, or they can do like Shout! and Time Life do. Make a limited online exclusive run.
Dark Shadows recently did that with their coffin set of 1125 episodes! Or the recently announced online only Power Rangers Seasons 1-7 on DVD.

[Son Satan]

Exactly, or they can do like Shout! and Time Life do. Make a limited online exclusive run.

Yeah, you mean like back when Hey Arnold, etc., (before Shout picked up distribution) were using Amazon's print-on-demand system?

[son veku]

Interesting. Well if the orange bricks are still selling and the Dragon Boxes did well, and since they don't plan on releasing the blu-rays any time soon, I'd say the chances of us getting more Dragon Boxes are looking better.

About the Dragon Box comment, weren't they specific which would come up first?

He said "Dragon Ball" a few times, but that could be a bit ambiguous and mean the franchise as a whole. For all we know he could've been talking about a reprint.

UGGGHH did they say anything about dragon ball boxes?
I want FUCKIN DRAGON BALL

Did you read anything on this thread? It's pretty self explanatory! Besides, Dragon Ball has been out in Blue Box form. Or you can be hardcore like some of us, buy the original DBox or Singles and add the subtitles yourself.

Yeah I read that Super Saiyan Prime said that they mentioned Dragon ball multiple time.
Yeah I read that You said that the chances of us getting more Dragonboxes are looking better
you could have meant dragon Ball dragon boxes
not really that self explanatory.
The Quote on the 1st page talks about Dragon boxes for Z
,but whoever posted that could have skipped the Dragon Ball Dragon Boxes
thinking we cared more about Z.

Besides, Dragon Ball has been out in Blue Box form.

Gee I didn't know that
What I just said was with sarcasm is that "self explanatory".

Did you read anything on this thread?

I read the whole thread.

Soooo.... that explains why I asked that question, If I thought It was "self explanatory" I would not have posted the question

[samuraix123]

Well this makes me happy I'm definitely looking forward to some more Dragon-boxes. I'm also hoping that Funimation can get the Blu-rays up and running again. I really like them, the menu intro is awesome in my opinion and the quality while I'm not really interested in the GT Dragon-boxes, I would probably buy them. I would definitely buy the original Dragonball Dragon-boxes. Dragon-box: The Movies, I can wait on it. but if their going to release Dragon-box: The Movies, they better add Plan to Eradicate the saiyans. there is no excuse for it no being on there. which I already have it on DVD from the Dragon-box. but I want an official release of it.(I'm not worried if they dub it, which I'd say they wouldn't anyway) shew! I better shut up I'm rambling and VegettoEX is going to kill me
Thanks for the info! I feel were so close to getting those other Dragon-boxes.

[Zestanor]

Thanks for the info! I feel were so close to getting those other Dragon-boxes.

Mmm... From what I could tell, when Lance said he was working on getting more Dragon Boxes, he meant he was working on putting Dragon Box Z back on the shelves. He wasn't talking about a release of DB, GT, or the movies.

[Metalwario64]

Thanks for the info! I feel were so close to getting those other Dragon-boxes.

Mmm... From what I could tell, when Lance said he was working on getting more Dragon Boxes, he meant he was working on putting Dragon Box Z back on the shelves. He wasn't talking about a release of DB, GT, or the movies.

I kinda got that impression somewhat, what with the whole "get 4x3 DBZ back on the market" quote. Honestly, regardless of whether that's the case or not, I think it's probably more needed, as the only release still available isn't even in the right aspect ratio...

They should really replace the orange bricks with a budget, cheaply packaged Dragon Box release if they're concerned about getting them into stores. They could divide them up into halves if they have to as well.

[Gonstead]

Speaking of Blu-Rays, I find it funny that they describe the series being in 4:3 fullscreen and yet the cover case describes it being in 16:9 widescreen.

[Pokewhiz7]

Speaking of Blu-Rays, I find it funny that they describe the series being in 4:3 fullscreen and yet the cover case describes it being in 16:9 widescreen.

To be technical, on any properly-made Blu-ray, the black bars on the left and right are hard-coded into the image, meaning the frame that you're looking at is technically 16:9, although I don't think that that's usually what you would call it.

[Krycek7o2]

Yeah I read that Super Saiyan Prime said that they mentioned Dragon ball multiple time.
Yeah I read that You said that the chances of us getting more Dragonboxes are looking better
you could have meant dragon Ball dragon boxes
not really that self explanatory.
The Quote on the 1st page talks about Dragon boxes for Z
,but whoever posted that could have skipped the Dragon Ball Dragon Boxes
thinking we cared more about Z.

Hate to break it to ya, but Z is the more popular of the series. Especially here in the states. Z will always take priority. It's the one that brings all the boys to the yard!

Gee I didn't know that
What I just said was with sarcasm is that "self explanatory".

Oh, now you're just being condescending. All I did was point something out. No need for sarcasm, especially since most here are quite friendly!
Though your comment did make it seem like there was no previous release.

I read the whole thread.

Soooo.... that explains why I asked that question, If I thought It was "self explanatory" I would not have posted the question

I still believe you missed the point about there being "more Dragon Boxes." That means all the remaining boxes. Hope that explains it!

Speaking of Blu-Rays, I find it funny that they describe the series being in 4:3 fullscreen and yet the cover case describes it being in 16:9 widescreen.

To be technical, on any properly-made Blu-ray, the black bars on the left and right are hard-coded into the image, meaning the frame that you're looking at is technically 16:9, although I don't think that that's usually what you would call it.

I used to think the 4x3 was a standard in HD. Didn't know about the bars being encoded to the video until a few years ago.

Exactly, or they can do like Shout! and Time Life do. Make a limited online exclusive run.

Yeah, you mean like back when Hey Arnold, etc., (before Shout picked up distribution) were using Amazon's print-on-demand system?

Something like that. FUNi could actually copy the Japanese release (in their "mini" format like Z's) and release a replica in a limited run or only make a reserved number for those that already paid in advance. This way they could keep it for the "hardcore" audience. Those that want it get it and those that don't care or know... oh well.

[csl002]

Why don't they release a less exquisite version of the Dragon Boxes, with, like, thinpak DVD cases, softcover Dragon Book, and such? That way it's still the Dragon Box at heart, just less collectible I guess.

Why though? I mean, if they're gonna do a set that doesn't appeal to the mass market anyway, why not make it the best set it can be? The Z boxes were marketed to the "hardcore fan" and I think that if you're gonna put out such a "hardcore" set, it should be top-of-the-line.

Because it seems to be economically unviable and keeps the boxes out of print for scalpers to abuse fans who want a watchable release of the show ...

But I think a premium-priced (with new benefits, like maybe being a direct port of the R2J video encode like Nozomi did for their Utena release + new, even nicer packaging, maybe closer to the JP boxes) re-release online only could be interesting and preferable. Funi already uses Rightstuf as their warehouse or something, so they could sell it through them like Aniplex USA does for their "official import" releases.

[dprez]

Well this makes me happy I'm definitely looking forward to some more Dragon-boxes. I'm also hoping that Funimation can get the Blu-rays up and running again. I really like them, the menu intro is awesome in my opinion and the quality while I'm not really interested in the GT Dragon-boxes, I would probably buy them. I would definitely buy the original Dragonball Dragon-boxes. Dragon-box: The Movies, I can wait on it. but if their going to release Dragon-box: The Movies, they better add Plan to Eradicate the saiyans. there is no excuse for it no being on there. which I already have it on DVD from the Dragon-box. but I want an official release of it.(I'm not worried if they dub it, which I'd say they wouldn't anyway) shew! I better shut up I'm rambling and VegettoEX is going to kill me
Thanks for the info! I feel were so close to getting those other Dragon-boxes.

I love this kind of enthusiasm. Makes me proud to be a part of such an awesome Dragon Ball community. Long Live Kanzenshuu!

And you know, the news that retailers aren't wanting more of these "box sets" doesn't really bother me at all. Online stores like Amazon are where most of the buyers go anyway. I mean, isn't this similar to the scenario for the Z Dragon Box american release, and those did well. They are obviously planing on making more Dragon Boxes, and with their previous 2013 planned release of the original Dragon Ball anime, and the fact that they apparently already have the Z movie Dragon Box footage, I'd say with a little patience we will all get what we want.

Also, if more Dragon Box Z releases are on our horizon before anything else, than that would be great to, for I feel very sorry for fans who missed out. Of course, I want the original Dragon Ball anime more than anything else at this point. I recently learned that the movies are actually of better quality that the TV series, so the movie packs we have now would suffice until the day we get something better.

[Tanooki Kuribo]

UGGGHH did they say anything about dragon ball boxes?
I want FUCKIN DRAGON BALL

It's pretty ambiguous. They aren't gonna just full on announce or confirm something like that so casually in a conversation with fans. Something like that's gonna be announced at a con or in a press release. That is, if a listing doesn't spoil the surprise first.

[sangofe]

Cool, so FUNi and Toei were doing the BluRay releases together, huh? Well, that sounds promising for the future, and like that project really is not cancelled

If FUNi and TOEI were working together, they would've featured the NEPs, there's no reason to exclude the NEPs.

Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem"

How can "in tandem" mean something else than to work together?

[dbboxkaifan]

Speaking of Blu-Rays, I find it funny that they describe the series being in 4:3 fullscreen and yet the cover case describes it being in 16:9 widescreen.

With the blackbars, it is technically 16:9 but the image only of the Blu-ray, it's Full-screen (4:3).

There are other 4:3 AR Blu-rays, Pinocchio, Yu Yu Hakusho, Disney classics, etc.

[Choujin Daizenshuu]

The problem, every single last time I saw it and was told it to my face, was that people were offended we called the sets "bricks". They interpreted the word "brick" to mean something derogatory...

... despite the fact that said type of packaging is legitimately called "bricks" in the industry.

Me: Orange bricks!

Casual fan: Love em!

Hardcore fan: SIX FINGER PEOPLE FUCK MY ASS!!!

[Ashura]

I honestly wouldn't care if they did some smaller stripped-down packaging ala the blue-bricks if it meant the same quality disks for both Dragon Ball and GT. The packaging on the Dboxes is amazingly awesome, but if it's at the hindrance of getting the show, then I'd rather just get amazing disks of the show.