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5.0 out of 5 stars
The End, March 29, 2002
This review is from: Robotech - The New Generation - Legacy Collection 7 (DVD)
The Robotech Legacy Collection 7: The New Generation, a three disc collection, contains episodes 74 through 85 the THRILLING CONCLUSION of the legendary anime series Robotech from the mid 1980s. Also included is the last installment of the Elements of Robotechnology special features DVD which includes deleted scenes, animation galleries and more video clips. In all, this is one the must haves in the collection.
THE STORY:
Several years after the events of the Robotech Masters saga, the earth is conquered by a deadly alien race called the Invid. Out of the ashes rises a resistance movement of Robotech freedom fighters committed to reclaiming earth and vanquishing the Invid conquerors...
The New Generation story arc chronicles Scott Bernard's freedom fighters' deadly journey across the world in search of the Invid's Reflex Point as they battle not only the merciless Invid, but also the perils of a lawless Earth full of cutthroat humans looking to survive at ANY cost....
In this volume the endgame is finally here as the Freedom Fighters slowly make their way and finally reach Reflex Point for their final showdown with the Invid invaders.
THE CONTENTS
Here's the rundown of the episodes and content on each disc:
Disc 1: Genesis
Episode 74 - Annie's Wedding: On the run from the Invid, the Freedom Fighters enter a tropical forest where they meet a primitive tribe who just may be more harmful to them than the Invid...
Episode 75 - Separate Ways: Tensions run high and inner fears about the futility of their struggle rise to the surface as the Freedom Fighters become trapped in an underground tunnel after yet another run-in with the Invid.
Episode 76 - Metamorphosis: As a result of their genetic experiments, The Invid's Prince Korg and Princess Sera undergo transformation in the ULTIMATE lifeform with a mission to seek out and DESTROY the Freedom Figthers - as the gang unknowingly takes a break for R&R on a deserted former Tropical Island Resort.
Episode 77 - The Midnight Sun: It's guerrilla warfare in the mountains as the Freedom Fighters, without their mecha, take on Korg and Sera in an icy mountain pass.
Episode 78 - Ghost Town: Traveling to the Wild, Wild, West, the gang encounters a band of OLD soldiers who fought alongside Rick Hunter who steal and sell weapons.
Episode 79 - Frostbite: The gang comes upon the buried ruins of a perfectly preserved Denver, Colorado and take the opportunity to restock supplies and have R&R.
Disc 2: Hollow Victory
Episode 80 - Birthday Blues: The gang throws Annie her first ever REAL birthday party. Will the Invid crash it?
Episode 81 - Hired Gun: Can the gang stop a mysterious gunmen (who looks like Kid Rock!!!) who's been killing off soldiers in the desert - or will they become just another victim?
Episode 82 - The Big Apple: Korg passes a death sentence to the people of New York. Can Yellow Dancer and the gang stop him?
Episode 83 - Reflex Pont: Finally arriving at Reflex Point the gang teams up with a videographer from Rick Hunter's REF sent to do recon to prevent a deadly weapon from falling into Invid hands.
Episode 84 - Dark Finale: The final showdown begins as the freedom fighters and a mass Earth army under Admiral Rick Hunter's REF attacks Reflex Point.
Episode 85 - Symphony of Light: It's the bittersweet conclusion to the Robotech Saga. Who will win? Who will survive? Where's Rick Hunter? WHY WAS A SEQUEL NEVER MADE???
Disc 3: Elements of Robotechnology 7
This collection contains the second best installment in the "Elements of Robotechnology" series. Here's a rundown:
1. Robotech Deleted Scenes: As most know, Robotech was made by editing together three separate Japanese Anime series: Macross, Southern Cross and Mospeada. TONS of edits had to be made to seamlessly edit them together. Presented here is a HUGE collection of cut footage, totaling about an hours worth of view time. Overall, this is definitely a must-see. The clips are presented in Japanese.
2. Merchandise Gallery: Slideshow presentation format of various galleries of Robotech merchandise set to the Robotech theme (which you'll be sick of hearing afterward). TONS of merchandising (clothes, toys, books, games, videos, etc) was done for Robotech. Approximately 20 minutes worth of footage.
3. Robocon 10 Footage: This was supposed to be interviews with talent at a Robotech convention done in 1996, but IT WASN'T ON MINE. No link or whatever. Searching through the chapters though I found two commercials for Robotech. DO I HAVE AN UNINTENDED COLLECTOR'S ITEM HERE???
4. Video Game Clips: Two clips for two Robotech based video games. Clip 1 for an unreleased N64 game. Not bad, kinda likes like Starfox and those Star Wars X-wing/Tie Fighter shoot-em up games. Clip 2 for a soon to be released next-gen system game. AWESOME graphics. Looks like a keeper.
5. International Clips: Two scenes of Robotech in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Clip 1: Rand peeping on the girls at Annie's party, Clip 2: The Regess confronts the gang in the Hive. Clip 3: A Robotech Pepsi commercial in Spanish???
THE VERDICT:
Many feel that the New Generation story arc is the best out of all three of the Robotech story arcs, including the Macross Saga, and with good reason. The ultra-cool mecha and the ULTRA-INTENSE action as the freedom fighters literally run and fight for their lives against the Invid and make their way through a post-apocalyptic and treacherous world is awesome!!
If you've never seen Robotech, simply put YOU MUST. The action and the drama are compelling, clearly showing why Robotech became a pop culture icon. It is the series that forever put Japanese anime on the map in the US. If you did grow up with Robotech, give these a watch again. They're great for a trip down memory lane. You can't lose!!! Hopefully someday a sequel will finally be made to tie-up some of the loose ends.
Highest Recommendation
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Generally great - but wait for the upcoming re-release!, May 16, 2002
This review is from: Robotech - The New Generation - Legacy Collection 7 (DVD)
This boxed set is generally great, however, there are two major problems with it.
Firstly, if you're planning to get a first edition version, gold box version of ther Legacy Collection 7 (New Generation), be aware of two flaws:
(1) The other box for New Generation Legacy boxed set (#6) is green. The gold box for #7 is mistake, and ADV will be re-releasing a second pressing with a box in green that matches soon.
(2) Any references on the first printing to convention footage in the extras is incorrect. They couldn't get the rights. It's not included and the packaging and advertising is wrong. This will be corrected in the second printing (green box version)
Secondly, my extras disk had a weird problem with it under the Southern Cross deleted scenes. One deleted scene, a long shot of Nova Satori, was set at the end of track. My Sony DVD player hiccuped on it and wouldn't display it. I don't now if this is a problem with my DVD, my DVD player or the DVD pressing itself.
I suspect strongly that it's the DVD itself, possibly with a screwed up pressing, as my DVD player had no problem with the rest of the disk, and since it occured at 0:00 left on the track (as per my display). I think the Master disc may have been defective, especially given all other mistakes on the gold box release.
My advice - wait for the green box re-release. I hope ADV will have fixed all these bugs in that version.
(More info on these problems can be found on Robotech.com)
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The Final Box Of ROBOTECH!, March 27, 2002
This review is from: Robotech - The New Generation - Legacy Collection 7 (DVD)
This box set contains the following: Robotech Vol. 13, Robotech Vol. 14 and Robotech Extra Disc 7. Since the first two discs can be bought seperately, my review will focus on the extra disc.
The first extra on the disc is one thing every Robotech fan has dreamed of. A bunch of select deleted scenes from Robotech. They are set up in the order of each volume. However, there are a couple cuts that they didn't show. Like the complete bath scene in Mospeda and the scene where Annie gets the front of her shirt ripped off. The Minmei shower sequence is in here, but it is edited for content. And there are even some short scenes that were cut out for time that really shouldn't have been cut. However, that doesn't mean that these deleted scenes aren't worth watching. There actually some really great scenes like uncut songs sung by Minmei and Lancer and a long scene where Lisa and Rick meet Miria's baby. And there are a couple of eechi jokes. Like when Bowie stumbles around a clothing store and accidentely picks up some panties.
The rest of the extras are pretty much standard. There is a video library of Robotech merchandise. Old Robotech fans will really get a kick out of this. The other extra is video previews of Robotech video games. The first one is a really low-quality N64 game that never made it, but the second is really cool looking Macross game that has graphics similar to Jet Set Radio Future. It's coming out for X-Box, so get ready all you X-Box gamers! This looks like one fun game.
Then are a couple of extras that are sort of hidden. The first one is on the main menu. Select the International Clips and press down. The New Generation symbol should be highlighted. Press enter and you'll get to see a Robotech TV preview. The other extra really isn't hidden. Go to the International Clips menu and select the Promo Clip. When you press enter, you'll see a Spanish commercial for Pepsi Robotech glasses.
And you've also got the excellent finale to the New Generation saga on this box. It's actually better than the Masters or Macross finale. So I strongly recommend buying this box set. GET IT NOW!
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