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Dragonball Z, Trunks: Prelude to Terror

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I ordered this DVD ...just last week, and I am happy to report I received the 5 episode DVD. There is a lot of different information in the previous reviews as to just how many episodes this DVD will contain...specifically, will you get the 3 episode edition that "forgets" to include 109-110 (2 great eps in my opinion...great background/character driven episodes)

Well, I called the source...Funi. According to the rep there, this DVD was officially re-released about 6 months ago, and they are now ONLY distributing the 5 episode version. ...P>AS far as the DVD itself, the Trunks saga is probably my favorite to date (of course, I am relatively new to this DBZ craze)...the DVD is done well, not a lot of frills, but hey, it's packed with 5 episodes. And it's a great lead in to the Androids Saga (available ...as a box set...also a great view)

Hope this helped.

I bought this DVD expecting to receive the later version with all 5 episodes like other customers who wrote reviews did. However, about a week before christmas I received it and it only had 3 episodes on it. I was very disappointed and sent it back and purchased it somewhere else that had the copy with all 5 episodes. Amazon was fair regarding the return and is suppose to reimburse me - even for the return shipping. Just make sure you call or verify somehow that the copy you are purchasing has all 5 episodes if that's what you are looking for.

The Trunks saga is by far some of mine and my sons favorite episodes. Definetly a must have for any DBZ fan.

I just received my DVD from Amazon a few days ago and I am glad to say it is the new version that includes all 5 episodes 106-110. I am writing this review to update the info posted by Amazon which appears to be out of date. This is one of my favorite DBZ DVDs to date because of the variety. There is not much fighting, but after the mind numbing repetitiveness of the earlier Frieza series, where they managed to stretch a 5 minute battle over several DVDs, this is a very welcome break.

This is the correct info from the back of my DVD
TRUNKS - Prelude to Terror [Ep. 106, 107, 108, 109, 110]

Welcome Back Goku - After handily beating Frieza and his evil father, King Cold, the mysterious stranger announces the exact time and place of Goku's arrival on Earth. But can this young Super-Saiyan predict the future?! Gohan and the others are determined to find out!

Mystery Revealed - After testing Goku in combat, the mysterious stranger reveals his true identity! But what does his timely arrival portend?! In a startling conversation with Goku, this powerful emissary from the future tells all!

Goku's Special Technique - The future has been written -- or has it? That's what Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters must decide as they learn of Trunks' ominous warning. The Androids are coming! And they just might be bringing the end of the world along with them!

Z Warriors Prepare - Gohan's learning some new tricks. Vegeta is pushing himself to the breaking point, and Yamcha's struggling just to keep up as everyone prepares to face the looming Android menace! But will all of these preparations be enough?

Goku's Ordeal - Chi-Chi wants a car! And Goku must take a day off from training to enroll in driving school! These two mighty warriors may be the Earth's only chance of survival, but what are the chances they'll learn how to parallel park?

When i saw on amazon.com that Trunks was comming out, Iimmediatly reserved a copy. Once I had reserved it, my body filled with jitters. It was so amazing. The day it came to my house, It was in the vcr 38 seconds after it came in the door. I give the tape 5 stars for these reasons: Anime: 5 star worthy, some mistakes but thats okay because its just a "cartoon" Action: 5 stars without a doubt. Extremely good. The fighting mainly takes place at the beginning of this tape Music: 5 stars-Excellent. The music sets the mood. It wouldnt be as good without the music. Plot: 5 stars. Realistic and fun. You wanna keep watching. Adrenaline: 5 stars- This'll get your blood flowing from head to toe. The plot goes as follows: After fighting with Frieza, the mysterious Super Saiyan goes at it with Frieza's dad, King Cold. Shortly after, our original hero from the beginning, Goku, arrives yet, the young one predicted exactly where and when Goku would arrive. How could that be? Goku and the young kid talk about whats gonna happen because Goku realizes that this person is from the future. After realizing about destiny, which you'de have to watch to enjoy, Goku starts his training once again. I strongly suggest that you buy this video. Beyond wonderful. It Kicks!

This tape starts off with a mysterois young boy destroying the monster Frieza! Well if that's a shocker than you'll be surprised by how fast the young boy disposes of King Cold! After the Super Saiyan takes care of the two vilians he looks at the whole Z gang ofering them to come wait for Goku to arrive on Earth. Well when Goku arrives the mystery boy asked to see Goku alone. As they talk it turns out the boy is realy Vageta and Bulma's son from the future! Well if you think that's a shock then you should hear what else he has to say, and it is not preaty. As the boy leaves he gives Goku an antidote to save him from the evil heart virus that will kill him in the future. After Trunks leaves Piccolo tells the story of what trunks said to the rest of the gang so they all get ready train for the evil Androids. Oh and Goku tells his story of what happened to him after he took out Frieza. He also learned a new technique but you'll have to find out abou that on your own.

This is the best Dragon Ball Z DVD of the Trunks Saga and maybe one of the best DVD in the world! I have been waiting for this DVD for a very long time and it is finaly out. This is one you can not miss. It comes in two versions. The English uncut and the Japanese version.

Welcome Back Goku - This episode is my favorite because it shows the young stranger kill Frieza and King Cold with no problem! The mysterious strander tells the Z Fighters the exact time Goku will return. Can this young warrior see into the future?

Mystery Revealed - After battling Goku, the stranger reveals himself as Trunks, the son of Vegeta! And he is from the future. He tells Goku not to reveal this to his parents or he might not be born. Trunks also tells Goku that two of Dr. Gero's most dangerous creations will arrive in three years in May 12 at 10:00 am. He also warns Goku of a heart condision that will take his life.

Goku's Special technique - The warning has been made and the Z Fighters must prepare for the two devistating androids. Goku also tells he rest of the Z Fighters how he survived the explosion of Namek! You need to by this DVD to find out. The two dangerous androids are coming. We just hope the Z Fighters are ready for them.

Buy the Prelude To Terror DVD now!

Plot Summary: After single-handedly defeating Frieza and King Cold, the mysterious stranger announces the exact time and place of Goku's return to Earth - two hours in advance. The Z warriors ponder just who he is and what his plans are, when Goku suddenly arrives, just as predicted. The youth wastes no time, immediately asking to speak with Goku privately. After a quick test to prove that Goku is all he's said to be, the stranger reveals who he is and his mission here. After his departure, the story is related to the rest of the Z fighters, and we also find out at long last just how Goku managed to survive the destruction of Namek.

Comments: This tape sets the stage for the Android series, and includes several great action scenes as well, which immediately increases its entertainment value. Fans familiar with the original Japanese episodes will notice a significant amount of alterations to the dialogue, but only a handful are really glaring, and even those aren't enough to truly detract from this great tape. Anyone even remotely into DBZ will want to pick this one up, as it is both entertaining and informative in that it introduces us to plot elements that will be key in many more episodes to come.

This video is the most awseome one ever. Trunks is very cool, his sword is awsome.Even the uncut version has no cursing but a little blood and loads of action.A MUST HAVE for any true dragonballz fan.But the whole saga put together is totally cool.

I actually didn't buy this video. I saw it while I was in Thailand. It's about a guy with purple hair who comes from the future and his name is Trunks. Frieza comes with his daddy named King Kold. Trunks defeats both of them. He knows that Goku is coming and waits for him. HE was supposed to wait for three hours (I think). He talks to goku and gives him medicine so he won't die from a heart attack. Now, if they didn't show on the video, this is a spoiler: Trunk's is the son of Vegeta and his mama is Bulma(she didn't marry Yamcha!Boohoo!). This is also the start of the whole Cell saga. I've seen almost all of the Dragon Ball z episodes (I missed a few from the cell saga) and I think that the Majin Buu saga is the best. I could see all of this because Thailand is in Asia and they show it practically everywhere in Asia.The only bad thing was that I could only understand a little(about 40%) because it is in Thai and I don't know a lot . well, this what I think of this tape.

trunks quickly makes work of king cold and takes everyone to where goku's going to arrive in 2 hours.when goku arrives, the mysterious youth's identity comes out...it's the long awaited trunks! but he brings news of a wrecked future, ruled by 2 powerful androids, that will come in 3 years.