Product Details

• Actors: Bill Ratner, Charles Adler, Jack Angel, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger
• Directors: Peter Wallach
• Writers: Antoni Zalewski, Arthur Byron Cover, Barbara Petty, Beth Bornstein, Buzz Dixon
• Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Rhino / Wea
• DVD Release Date: March 9, 2004
• Run Time: 430 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001GOH8E
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,618 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Transformers Season 3 Part 2/Season 4 Boxed Set" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Generation One saga of the Transformers comes to and end in this final DVD set. An unstable Galvatron leads the Decepticons while Rodmus Prime continues to struggle with his new position as commander of the Autobots. Observing from beyond Cybertron, the maniacal five-faced Quintessons plot scheme after scheme in order to kill or re-enslave the Transformers they created eons ago. And at the farthest edge of the galaxy lies a planet that will forever change the history of every Transformer in existence.

Witness the secret origin of Chaos Bringer, Unicron! Tremble before the madness of Galvatron! Catch the debut of the Technobots and their merge-form--Computron! And of course, thrill to the resurrection of Autobot legend Optimus Prime!

This action-packed boxed set features 17 classic episodes on three discs with your choice of an enhanced Dolby 5.1 Surround or the original stereo mix.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BEFORE BUYING! FACTS SELLERS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW, August 12, 2005

By	Metahead (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

Hopefully, you see this before paying the rip-off prices that third party sellers are posting. Yes, this DVD set is out of print, BUT Sony WILL BE RELEASING THEM IN THE FUTURE. I asked Rhino Video what happened through their Q&A person, Dr. Rhino. Here is the response:

A message from the Rhino Video Deptartment:

Rhino's deal with Sunbow, the licensor of Transformers, GI Joe and Jem, has expired. Sony Music has acquired them and will reissue these titles at some point.

Dr. Rhino

So, if you can wait then you will save yourself at least 50 bucks. I can't believe these sellers are trying to sell the items for more than they are worth.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE classic 80s cartoon series! ...Rhino has learned!, June 4, 2004

By	Wilhelm Kerth (Vienna, AUSTRIA) - See all my reviews

PICTURE QUALITY (5/5 STARS)
The overall image quality has definetly been improved: brighter colours and very sharp images. I have found no mistakes. If I find one, I'll post them here in this review.

SOUND QUALITY (5/5 STARS)
They have learned!! At last an option for the "Original Broadcast Soundtrack". Everything is done good so far I can see, additional soundeffects only in the 5.1 and 2.0 mixes.

EXTRAS (3/5 STARS)
They really could have included so much more! What about the toy commecial spots? They are hardly to find and in bad shape if you find them. They really used up everything in the first boxset it seems! The interview with one of the writers is superb though!! Stick to the UK boxsets for additional extras.

SPECIAL/UNIQUE ON THIS DVD RELEASE:
- all new transfer from the original 35mm negative
- Dolby Digital 5.1 remix & Dolby Stereo & Original Broadcast Soundtrack
- 2 limited-edition cels of Transformers characters (limited?? just to the availability of this boxset LOL!)

COMMENT:
Although episodes should be in correct airing order, there are some minor differences between this set and most internet site listings. It seems to be unsure what the correct airing order was at that time.
The only additional thing I can write about here is season 3 itself. It is still G1 and for fans a must-have! But there are so many errors in the scripts/voices/animation that most of the episodes are just bad. The second half of season 3 has definetly better episodes like "Dweller in the Depths", "Call of the Primitives" and "The Return of Optimus Prime". The animation quality has improved considerably in this era.
Disc 3 is dedicated to season 4 ("The Rebirth"). Fully remastered and two versions included, this is a worthy addition to your TF Heroes DVD you propably bought earlier. The first version is the one you know already. The second version is the new version without recaps and teasers.

HERE IS THE EPISODE LISTING FOR THIS BOXSET:

D i s c 1
Ghost in the Machine
Dweller in the Depths
Nightmare Planet
The Ultimate Weapon
The Big Broadcast of 2006
The Quintesson Journal
Only Human

D i s c 2
Call of the Primitives
Grimlock's New Brain
Money is Everything
Face of the Nijika
The Burden Hardest to Bear
The Return of Optimus Prime Part One
The Return of Optimus Prime Part Two

D i s c 3
Rebirth Part One
Rebirth Part Two
Rebirth Part Three
Rebirth Triology (edited without recaps and teasers)
EXTRAS

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent DVD set to send off the series!, March 10, 2004

By	David Waters (Montgomery, AL USA) - See all my reviews

What can those of us who were very, very small children in the 80's (like me, I'm 20) who grew up with Transformers or who were just fans of the show possibly say in tribute to this series? It holds a special place in our hearts.

With this final DVD set, Rhino has given us another excellent package. As with previous DVD's in the set, the animated menu is superb with a 3-D model of a character (in this case, Rodimus Prime) performing some minor action. Although this menu is a little strange. Its like the animated menu from the Season 3 Part 1 set, but the Autobot headquarters is damaged and Rodimus is also heavily battle-damaged. A little odd, but still very cool. The special features are somewhat limited (the first DVD set was so jam-packed with them that they sort of got used up), limited mainly to an interesting interview with a series writer and original broadcast audio.

The episodes on this set are among the best of the series. The oft-maligned season 3 has some great stories to offer. Rodimus Prime continues to struggle with his inner angst regarding his burden of leadership, Galvatron slips further into madness, and of course it culminates with the return of the greatest Autobot of all, Optimus Prime. Season 4 gives birth to the Headmasters and Targetmasters while bringing a somewhat conclusive end to the series. The animation quality varies, as is typical of previous seasons.

The most interesting aspect of this DVD set is the inclusion of the 3 season 4 episodes (Rebirth parts 1-3) spliced together in a "movie" format. The Rebirth trilogy was released on video years ago in this fashion and was called a second Transformers movie (which it was not). Although nothing particularly spectacular, its still an interesting special feature to be able to watch these episode as they aired or as a "movie." If only they had included the original ending to "Dark Awakening" in this or the last DVD set.

All in all, this is a wonderful release with some great episodes. Theres something here for most Transformers fans. If you like Rodimus Prime, he's in the spotlight quite a lot. If, like most fans, your an Optimus Prime-lover, you'll love his triumphant return. Well worth it, all Transformers fans should have this set to complete the series.