How are the DBGT Green Bricks?

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:26 pm

Exactly as the title asks. Are they worth it? What are the pros and cons?

B · Post by B » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:20 pm

-Blurred because of remastering. You probably won't notice it.
-No Japanese title cards.

... That about does it for cons, as far as I can see. I personally would hold out for DBOXes of GT, if only to have that super slick cover art. Image from Kanzentai:

http://i50.tinypic.com/2e5ia68.png

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:30 pm

B wrote:-Blurred because of remastering. You probably won't notice it.
-No Japanese title cards.

... That about does it for cons, as far as I can see. I personally would hold out for DBOXes of GT, if only to have that super slick cover art. Image from Kanzentai:

http://i50.tinypic.com/2e5ia68.png

i've seen that, it's pretty epic. I also love my next episode previews, I have a problem XD.

But we'll see. I have this Malaysian tv box set (which is higher res quality of the old Super5 fan subs) which I am happy with. I was just curious since I could pull off picking the green sets up for like 30-40 dollars total for both.

penguintruth · Post by **penguintruth** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:14 pm

Pro: It's uncropped!

Con: It's Dragon Ball GT.

ShadowDude112 · Post by **ShadowDude112** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:22 pm

penguintruth wrote:Pro: It's uncropped!

Con: It's Dragon Ball GT.

That is so true.

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:32 pm

penguintruth wrote:Pro: It's uncropped!

Con: It's Dragon Ball GT.

LOL

So there really are no cons with it? I mean, I know what I'm getting myself into when it comes to content. XD

bkev · Post by **bkev** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:36 pm

No next episode previews... you know, the ones that were on the original FUNimation singles.

ShadowDude112 · Post by **ShadowDude112** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:41 pm

bkev wrote:No next episode previews... you know, the ones that were on the original FUNimation singles.

So I wasn't just imagining those.

But I would want better quality I mean I don't really mind the no episode previews I mean all I have are the last two volumes of the singles so it doesn't bother me.

bkev · Post by **bkev** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:43 pm

Are the bricks Progressive? That may be reason enough to pick them up alone on that reason.

SHINOBI-03 · Post by **SHINOBI-03** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:54 am

After watching all of GT with the GBs, I say you don't notice the blur unless you pause the video and see it really close.

No Japanese title cards, but at least you hear it from the narrator, and no NEPs.

BlueSky · Post by **Kaboom** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:42 am

Pros: Uncropped picture, accurate colors, new English-dubbed material (English DanDan FTW), decent-for-FUNi-with-DB dub, TV special is included, usual price and package benefits of Season Sets.

Cons: Mediocre show to begin with, ever-so-slight blurring from DVNR (I don't even notice it, honestly), interlaced, missing previews, no angles = FUNi's own logos and title cards instead of original.

Daimo-Rukiri · Post by **Daimo-Rukiri** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:14 am

Since it's a short show you can pick it up for the whole DBZ DBOX release of $420 or less at amazon japan.

These are way better than the FUNi sets, just get the subs and you're good to go.

Edit: Actual price for the entire single release.
511.05

XanatosVanBadass · Post by **XanatosVanBadass** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:53 pm

Honestly, I only thought the first season was blurry. The second season looked fine to me and thats when the show started getting decent anyway IMO.

piccolo-san785 · Post by **piccolo-san785** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:38 am

B wrote:I personally would hold out for DBOXes of GT

I actually sold my GT season sets just in case if FUNi does decide to someday release a GT dbox. If they don't I'll just re-purchase them and have a few bucks left over.

theoriginalbilis · Post by **theoriginalbilis** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:50 am

If you absolutely have to have the next episode previews and Japanese title cards & credits, get the original singles/box set compilations. They still run at decent prices online and in stores.

If you want English dubbed songs, Japanese score with the dub (both of which I actually found rather enjoyable), slightly cleaned up/remastered picture, and a better price per episode/per set ratio, get the Green GT Season Sets.

Both have roughly the same video quality, except some minor video editing on the credits. I personally recommend the GT Season Sets, just because of the price to get the whole series and the fact that the TV special is included basically free of charge...

As for the quality of the show itself.... it's wildly inconsistent. I enjoy watching occasional episodes or arcs, but the series as a whole is mediocre.

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:46 pm

So I picked up Season 1 off of Amazon with a gift card I had. I must say that I am very happy with it. I don't really notice this blur people mentioned either.

I think the video quality is very good and I'm happy with the audio options (though I would have totally been happy with the cutting of the US broadcast track and just upping the quality of the Japanese track

). Overall, well worth the $25 USD.

I can't wait to get my other gift card so I can pick up Season 2 (gotta love Amazon rewards points).

However, I would pick up a Dragon Box equivalent of this just because I really love next episode previews XD;

BlueSky · Post by **Kaboom** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:39 pm

Pros:
- Uncropped and uncut video
- "Step into the Grand Tour" is gone.
- Awesome English-dubbed opening and ending themes are added
- The Goku Jr special is included on Season Two
- The typical price-per-episode advantage of the Season Sets
- Did I mention that "Step into the Grand Tour" is gone?
- Adding the original BGM makes the dub good at best and tolerable at worst

Cons:
- It's GT.
- The remastered footage is a tiiiiny bit blurry. (I personally don't even notice it unless I get close)
- The footage is Interlaced instead of Progressive like the DB/Z Seasons and the DragonBoxes.
- The Japanese title cards are omitted in favor of FUNi's, and FUNi's GT logo is likewise in place of the original in the opening.
- The Next-Episode previews were in the single releases but omitted from the Green Bricks for some reason.

The pros outweigh the cons, if you ask me. But I'd happily hock off both my green bricks if FUNi releases a GT DragonBox.

Jon Jon · Post by **Jon Jon** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:19 am

Yes the english title cards are "blah" to me (especially after watching dragonbox volume 1), but it's not terrible.

Would you be able to supply me with a side by side comparison between progressive and interlaced? I've always wondered this. I understand the logic behind why progressive is suppose to be significantly better than progressive, but I really don't think I've ever noticed a difference. Were the original singles progressive?

The removal of "Step into the Grand Tour" is definitely worth two pro spots XD. I actually checked that audio track to see if it would have came up during the intro. It's okay though, if I really want to listen to it, I have the original release of the special ^_^;;

One thing I did notice is the booklet that came with the set. I didn't realize the season sets came with a decent information booklet. Granted, I didn't actually read it, I just skimmed through it to see what it offered, more than I expected.

EDIT: Is it just me or does it get super bright at certain parts where it shouldn't? I was just checking out the second version of the intro on the 5th disc and it gets super bright towards the end when Bebi attacks them and Goku does his kamehameha.

SuperSaiyan3Goku · Post by **SuperSaiyan3Goku** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:55 am

*I was going to make a topic like this, too*

I already have most of the GT singles from a few years ago. The Japanese version is PERFECT from those DVDs, and that's really all I want now.

I was going to get the Green Bricks, but finding out that the episode previews, Japanese title cards, and credits are gone, then I'd rather watch the singles.

The only reason I wanted the Green bricks was because of the Funimation dub mixed in with the Japanese BGM. I hate, hate, hate, HAAATE "Step Into The Grand Tour". Absolute garbage. I have a feeling that if Funi decides to bring out the GT Dragonboxes, the same thing would happen. So I'm just gonna hold out for those sets and pass on the Green Bricks.

Savage68 · Post by **Savage68** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:19 am

I hate, hate, hate, HAAATE "Step Into The Grand Tour". Absolute garbage.

This is was one of the best anime songs of the last decade, and it was a genius move on FUNi's part to replace that 'Dan Dan' mess with this brilliant and well-enunciated song.

Also, I smoke crack.

Kanzenshuu

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