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Battle of the Planets - The Ultimate DVD Boxed Set

Alan Young (Actor), Keye Luke (Actor), David E. Hanson (Director) Rated:
Unrated
Format: DVD
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
IMDb7.6/10.0
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April 23, 2002 		—
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September 23, 2003 		—
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Format Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Contributor Janet Waldo, Howard Post, Kevin Paul Coates, Muriel Germano, Takayo Fischer, Sidney Morse, David E. Hanson, Keye Luke, Alan Young, Dick Shaw, Casey Kasem, Alan Dinehart, Ronnie Schell, Harry Winkler, Jack Paritz, William Woodson, David Jolliffe, Alan Oppenheimer, Peter Germano, Helen Sosin See more
Language Japanese
Runtime 10 hours

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 1.25 inches; 10.56 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David E. Hanson
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Animated, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 10 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Alan Young, Keye Luke, Ronnie Schell, Janet Waldo, Casey Kasem
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Rhino Home Video
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000B1OE8
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Dick Shaw, Harry Winkler, Helen Sosin, Howard Post, Jack Paritz
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 4
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 72 ratings

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Jane Lebak
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, at last!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2003
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It was a sheer delight to see Battle of the Planets again, twenty years since it was last aired on television. This box set takes up where the individual releases leave off (volumes 1 through 6 of the single DVD releases) and so starts at episode 13, about where the artwork and the characterization really begins to fall into shape. Since the episodes weren't intended to air in order, the viewer doesn't miss out on any continuity, but by starting in the middle you really benefit from voice actors who have a handle on their characters and stories worth watching.
The bonus features were a pleasure: subtitled episodes of Gatchaman, the anime from which Battle of the Planets was created, and also interviews with the original cast members. I LOVE Ronnie Schell! He made Jason come alive for me and I never forgot his voice, even after all this time. It was a thrill to hear their recollections of creating the series. It sounded as if they were really enjoying themselves, and that must have contributed to why this show has such longevity.
The original show itself has some problems--notably the robot narrator and the sanitized violence--which are more glaring to an adult than they were to us in our childhood. I think that by watching both versions, we get the full experience: we remember why we loved the show, and we see what it truly was. I highly recommend this box set. I especially recommend the limited edition Jason action figure with his civilian car. I've already had to convince my daughter it's Mommy's toy and not hers! I would definitely buy this all over again if I had to, and it's terrific to see this show once more.
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turtlex
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Anime - Episodes 14-27 (no 19 or 20) - Good Stuff !!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2004
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First of all, Battle of the Planets is great Anime. Its wonderfully drawn and the stories are well told.
If you're looking at this specific set as an introduction - I would however, suggest you begin with BOTP (Battle Of The Planets) Vol.1 as this DVD boxed set starts at a point further into the Gatchaman storyline.
I honestly feel a little clarification is needed here with regards to this DVD set.
The set contains 4 discs. Episodes 14 through 27 are featured but episodes 19 and 20 are not included. I'm not sure why (perhpas there's a BOTP fan who can explain) but its worth mentioning.
In order to get a COMPLETE set (note the title of this boxed set is "ultimate" not "complete"), you have to purchase the previously released VOLUMES (Volumes 1 through 6). This DVD set starts off with the storyline started in those volumes.
Is it a good set - Oh yea! Its very cool and very watchable, just know what you're getting.
I would suggest - start with the individual volumes and then puchase this DVD set to continue your collection.
Happy viewing.
Best Regards,
turtlex
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Gerald Robinson
1.0 out of 5 stars Blank CD
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
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The 2 CD were blank. Would not show a movie. wasted my money.
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Servo
4.0 out of 5 stars A Step In The Right Direction For Rhino Video!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2003
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When Rhino first released "Battle of the Planets" on DVD I, like most fans of the show, was ecstatic just that the show was finally available to own despite the condition and limited content--no real restoration, and only two episodes per volume which added up to a total of six volumes. This ultimate set picks up where Volume 6 left off, with the next 12 episodes in the series. Sure the picture quality looks pretty much like it did when the show aired in the 70s, and the sound is best left in standard stereo but hey, that's how I've always watched BOTP so it doesn't take away from my enjoyment. You can either critique the flaws in the presentation (and the episodes themselves) to death and not have a good time or you can be a kid again and watch BOTP for what it is--an imaginative piece of early anime with cool heroes, vehicles, weapons, heroics, and adventure. I recommend the latter. BOTP will appeal to the kid in you, while Gatchaman offers more adult substance to compare with. That's the REAL treat of this set. Here are the contents of the set:

Episodes (13-24):
Perilous Pleasure Cruise
The Thing With 1,000 Eyes
Microfilm Mystery
The Alien Beetles
A Whale Joins G-Force
Mad New Ruler Of Spectra
The Sea Dragon
Magnetic Attraction
The Musical Mummy
The Fiery Lava Giant
The Bat-Ray Bombers
Race Against Disaster

Special Features:
*12 original, uncut Gatchaman episodes with English subtitles
*Separate Commentary Track by Janet Waldo (Princess), Alan Young (7 Zark 7), & Ronnie Schell (Jason)
*Exclusive Interviews with Janet Waldo, Casey Kasem (Mark), Alan Young, Ronnie Schell & Jameson Brewer (Executive Producer)
*Memorabilia Gallery
*Cast and Crew Bios
*Promotional Trailers
*Collectible Booklet with Episode Synopses & Trivia

If Rhino continues to release further "ultimate sets" we'll have all the BOTP & Gatchaman episodes in due time.
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mark j virus
5.0 out of 5 stars I received what I paid for! Trust. Excellent!👍
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
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It's exactly what was described. Excellent condition. Great price! Couldn't ask for anything more! I trust this supplier. Great job!🤟👍☝
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Logo0402
5.0 out of 5 stars THE COMPLETE SERIES and EXTRAS!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2021
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I am totally satisfied with my purchase! Seller shipped my order expeditiously and arrived in Outstanding condition! The complete BotP series, plus extras!! Would order from this seller again!
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Retro Randy
5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of the Planets on DVD! Transmute! Thank you Rhino!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2002
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I must say that I never thought that we would never see this wonderful show on video, much less on DVD!
I remember watching this amazing show when it premeired on my local TV station back in 1978 and loving it! It's one of my all time favorite shows back when we had actual cartoons on TV, not like now.
Rhino deserves applause for bringing Sandy Frank's Battle of the Planets to video. I love this series of DVD's! The video transfers and sound are great! I wish they would have included three more Sandy Frank episodes instead of the original subtitled Japanese Gatchman, I am not a die hard anime fan. And then there are the bloody awful Turner TBS/TNT Networks edited G-Force episodes.
But I'm not complaining. Thank you Rhino! Keep them coming!
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IAN STANFORD
5.0 out of 5 stars i give is five stars rating.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2014
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I happy with it.I give is five out five stars rating. I happy with it & it play OK.it good for money.
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