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Transformers 3 Pak Volume 3 [VHS]

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As the title implies, this set contains the greatest Transformers episode EVER, which is the reason it garnered the 5 star rating. However, The other two tapes in this set are abysmally stupid, with poor quality animation, and lame stroylines. "Grimlock's New Brain" is decent, but nowhere close the Return of Optimus Prime. Why did rhino have to release those [crummy] tapes? If they were smart, they would've done: Tape 1: The Key to Vector Sigma, parts 1 & 2 Tape 2: The Search for Alpha Trion and Dark Awakening, and the Tape Three: The return of Optimus prime. Then, we'd get 6 great episodes, and only have to pay for one three pack, instead of getting all three (Which I'd do anyway, but whatever). To put it all into focus, Tape 7: Incredible. Tape 8: Abysmally bad Tape 9: "Grimlock's New Brain" makes this one decent. You're almost better off buying JUST tape 7...

We have here: transformers, Vol. 7: Return of Optimus Prime, -- 1) The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1 ( -- An evil scientist and his assistant decide it's time to rid Earth of Autobots and Decepticons. Their plan is to use Optimus Prime's lifeless body to lure every robot to their lab, then infect them with Sun Spores, an alien plague that instills a hatred so overwhelming that Autobots and Decepticons will want to destroy one another. It's too late to stop the madness when it's clear the Sun Spore virus is deadly to all life. The universe's only hope is to revive Optimus Prime. -- 2) Return of Optimus Prime Part 2 ( -- Sky Lynx returns with the only being able to repair Optimus Prime - a Quintesson. If Optimus recovers, he and his Autobots will need to find a metal alloy that will protect Prime from Sun Spores while he ventures inside a virtual world containing the wisdom of the ages. Their destination lies deep inside heavily guarded Decepticon territory. Now both Autobot and Decepticon must put aside their differences and work together if either expects to survive.

Transformers, Vol. 8: Evil Experiment, -- 1) The Killing Jar ( -- An evil Quintesson scientist assembling specimens from throughout the galaxy has decided to complete his collection. Next on his list: Ultra Magnus, Cyclonus, Wreck-Gar, and Marissa Faireborn(Flint(of G.I. Joe)'s daughter). Using his superior intellect and advanced technology, he lures them aboard, and once there, runs ghastly experiments. When an unforeseen incident occurs, the Quintesson must turn to his specimens for help if any of them expect to survive. -- 2) Webworld ( -- When Galvatron's rage is turned on his own troop, Cyclonus and his Decepticons lure Galvatron to Torkulon, a hospice planet. There he's imprisoned and forced to undergo one radical treatment after another. When all fail, only one last hope remains, a radical procedure called Maximal Intervention. Even if cured, Galvatron may end up a shell of his former self. The caretakers interface their patient directly into planet Torkulon, and what happens next could spell doom for everyone.

Transformers, Vol. 9: Grimlock the Hero, -- 1) Madman's Paradise ( -- Grimlock and the ambassador(Spike Witwicky)'s son, Daniel, are accidentally transported to another dimension where magic rules supreme on a planet called Minonia. Saved from a barbarous band of thugs, Daniel and Grimlock dine alongside their savior in his castle and learn of The Red Wizard and his plight against Minonia's tribal bands. Little do they know their rescuer is not who he appears to be. Back on Cybertron, the Autobots must decipher some ancient hieroglyphics in order to rescue Daniel and Grimlock. -- 2) Grimlock's New Brain ( -- Grimlock turns into a genius after shutting down a power core gone critical. That intelligence will come in handy when Galvatron gets his hands on some anti-electrons - a substance capable of scrambling Autobot circuits. The last remaining source is within Unicron's decapitated head floating in space. It's a race to Unicron, where both Autobot and Decepticon alike will have more to deal with than just battling one another.

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A great choice for anyone revisiting their childhood or introducing someone new to the transformers. Great episodes are on this tape (in two episodes Decepticons work with Autobots for a common goal, pretty rare.) One two part story and the rest are individual episodes, and you see Galvatron in a humourous position where he is forced to go through theripy by his own guys.
Great entertainment, probably even more for adults (very well thought out.) If you liked the early episodes check out the Ultimate Doom too.
THEY DON'T MAKE CARTOONS LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!

This is one the Best Rhino Home video set distributed by Kid Rhino. In this set, it includes the following episodes of the original Transformers cartoon: Madman's Paradise, Grimlock's New Brain, The Killing Jar, Web World, The Return of Optimus Prime parts 1 and 2. This is Transformers at its Best! These are the post-movie episodes from season 3 of the American series. Madman's Paradise features the only full apperance of the character,Carly Witwcky, as an adult. (this is the very last time the late voice actress Arlene Banas plays the voice of Carly!) Grimlock's New Brain features the first apperance of the Technobots and the Terracons. It is also the first apperance of the gesalts, Computron and Abominus. The Killing Jar tells the secret of Marrisa Fairborn's origin. ... Webworld features Galavtron as an insame lunatic! Cyclonus administers Galvatron to a Mental facility planet named Torkulan and Galvatron is not too happy about it! The Return of Optimus Prime parts 1 and 2 features the return of one of the autobots most legendary leaders, Optimus Prime! Its a must see! Buy this Transformers 3 pack Volume 3 set! Its must have for all of the children of the 1980s generation!

Why is this a very solid selection for a present, gift, or just to entertain yourself? It contains the return of Optimus Prime, who is hands-down, THE best and wisest leader in the history of the Autobots (Rodimus who?). That right there should be worth the price of purchase, but it also contains two very smartly-written Grimlock episodes on Volume 9. These episodes prove that even though Grimlock may not be the smartest cookie, he certainly was entertaining to listen to when he spoke. Plus, he knew more about what was happening in the modern world than the other Autobots would ever let on. Overall, this set of videos is a great gift idea for anybody who grew up in the 80s watching these cartoons(like me). I give it two thumbs up!

I can't believe how many episodes have been re-released in such a short time. This set is espically good! It has one of the rare TF episodes Return of Optimus Prime! The other episodes are all from season 3 and are good too. I just hope Rhino releases more episodes from season 2 since there were almost none released in the 80s.

I got these tapes awhile back, and enjoyed them when I first watched them. The Return of Optimus Prime was THE best tape because it returned an icon to television in Optimus Prime. The animation in that one was top notch too. The story on the other hand, was of course for the kiddies, so I came to the realization that, I've grown up, and this is something I should leave behind for future generations to watch. As good as it was when I was a kid, it's for kids. Period. The other two tapes, I'll avoid because (while they were good when I watched them as a kid) they were entirely storyless and meant for the kiddie group as well. I'll keep my Transformers Movie to watch over and over, but for these, I'll let my future kids watch them.

all the episodes listed in this set are great

there all so funney im a big transformers fan