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Transformers - Villains - Ultimate Doom Parts 1-3

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

"The Ultimate Doom" is one of the best episodes of the Transformers, and perhaps the #1 best episode from the first season. A must-have for even casual Transformers fans.

I'm not quite sure what this whole "Villains" thing is about, or why Cyclonus is pictured on the cover - he won't show up for another season and a half!

Firstly, the two star review is because of the DVD itself, not the material contained on it. The episodes are from the first season of the original cartoon series, which I loved then and still do. I enjoyed reliving my childhood, but was not overwhelmed. The addition of Scourge on the cover (a character which did not appear until much later) made me expect espisodes that took place after the movie, when the characters and stories were much more indepth and intriguing. The remastering to DVD is laughable. Nothing on this particular DVD is superior to what a VHS version would contain. I can not see myself watching this DVD again, while I have watched Rhino's DVD of ' The Movie many times.

The picture quality is that of a VHS tape. If I wanted VHS quality on a disc, I would have burned my own VCD. No retouched video, no fixing the occasional mis-coloring (i.e. the Autobot Symbol turning puple or Transformers being mis-colored), no extras.... nothing...

On a side note... I also bought the Heroes (Rebirth 1-3) DVD and it contained the same 3 episodes as this disc (the label on the disc does read Heroes). I wrote a review on here about it... but did anyone else have that problem?

First of all thats Cyclonus on the cover which is still weird considering he was season three. I am looking forward to more DVDS like this. I also have the VHS tapes and the image quality is far superior in the DVDS, everything is brighter and crisper, I love the Transformers and this DVD brought out one of the best episodes, plus its season one with the original (and best) introduction.

I didn't buy this, but I'd recommend that if you want the Ultimate Doom episodes, plus the episodes "Countdown to Extinction" (where Starscream attempts to take over control of the Decepticons), "A Plague of Insecticons" (pretty self-explanatory) and "Heavy Metal War" (the first appearance of the Constructicons/Devastator), buy the Collector's edition Season 1, Volume 3. There's very little in the way of features, mainly just support for Dolby Digital and scene selection(which any decent DVD has anyway). Or you could just go with the complete boxed set-I only bought Volume 3 as it contained my personal favorite episodes.

Three episodes (3-parter) of the first season. No extras, average picture quality but better than VHS. Sound is very good quality, Dolby 5.1 remix but without disappointing special effects!

I love it - think of buying the whole boxset!

Don't get me wrong, I'm just as happy as the next guy that TF episodes are finally on DVD. But 3 episodes per DVD?? C'mon, considering the total lack of extras, you could fit 6 episodes on this DVD.

If it wasnt for Amazon.com's great 'below list price' discount, I'd pass...

Look out, the Rhino is (over)charging! Heheh

This three part story is considered by many to the best of the first two seasons of the original Transformers. Taking place before the movie, it tells of Megatron's plot to bring Cybertron into Earth's orbit, to directly harness the energy from the resulting natural disasters. The Autobots try to stop the Decepticons, but before Prime defeats Megatron, Cybertron is already on its way through the space portal. Unable to doom his homeworld, Prime allows Cybertron to come through, and in the process may doom Earth and its inhabitants. And the fun doesn't stop there! Beast Wars and Beast Machines fans may not find this video worth because none of this is referenced in the new age series, but might want to give it a try anyway to see the height of the storytelling from the original series.

All I have to say is that this is my favorite multi part episode of Transformers. This DVD contains the 3 episodes of "The Ultimate Doom." Being from season 1, the animation quality is much better than the other seasons. The story arc is about Dr. Arkeville, a mad scientist with ambitions to take over the world. He teams up with Megatron to develop a mind control device on humans. Megatron then uses the Space Bridge to bring Cybertron into Earth orbit. Now that Cybertron is in Earth orbit, the Autobots must battle the natural disasters taking place all over the planet. Optimus Prime finally launches a mission to send Spike, and others to Cybertron. Will the Autobots be successful? Will they be able to defeat Megatron? Will the Earth be destroyed? watch and see! :) Good stuff!

The Ulitmate Doom was a very good episode of Transformers. "Villains" are my favorite part of Transformers. I wish they would have put "Heavy Metal War" on this tape because that episode was also very good. I think that this one is on DVD with the Ulitmate Doom and another episode. This was one of the best Epsiodes of Transformers.