HTF REVIEW: "Speed Racer" Limited Edition (with screenshots) (1 Viewer)

[PaulBigelow]

Hello,

Great review.

Speed Racer was a big favorite in Hawaii in the late 60's.
Just had never seen anything like it. I suppose if there
is an "American anime" contemporaneous to the times it
would be the original Jonny Quest series. Real guns and
bullets!

I've heard the original MGGG theme and I rather like it.
Either theme works for me. Probably because of licensing
rights I suspect it will be a long time, if ever, we see
a release of MGGG with subtitles anytime soon.

Anyone catch the Speed Racer episodes on HDNet?

 

[Darko]

Does anyone know if Artisan plans to release the rest of the episodes on DVD?

 

[David Lambert]

Yes, this is the first of 5 releases that will cover the entire American series of Speed Racer.

 

[MatS]

I quickly flipped through the extras and watched one episode. This looks and sounds more than acceptable for its age. I thought it might feel a little dated and gimmicky at first but it has held up well. At $12.99 it's worth it just for the packaging alone.

 

[Don]

when are the other releases supposed to be released. and why don't their website work that they have on the packaging. Don,

 

[Don]

ok on Link Removed they are listing a 2 disc set and the one i have is only one disc. could there be another one out. or is this a mistake. Don,

 

[David Lambert]

There is no word yet as to when we'll see the next volume. Artisan as a rule (like other studios...Columbia comes to mind) keeps their future releases very quiet and close-to-the-chest until THEY are ready to let US know. Often the first word can come from a print source (like Video Store Magazine), or just from an e-tailer listing it for the first time. Otherwise, we just gotta hope someone leaks it! :wink:

I've never read DVDToons' item on this before now, but I'm sure it was an oversight or a typo back when the first word leaked out about the release. I've never heard about anything but a 1-disc version of this release. You got the right thing.

 

[Jesse Skeen]

Why can't I find this anywhere?? None of the stores of the company I work for have gotten it in, and I went to Best Buy and they had a display area but it was empty, I don't think they sold out of it that quick!

 

[MatS]

the BB store I went into had it in the 'TV shows' section only (about 10 copies)

 

[Darko]

Thanks Dave, for the update. I look forward to getting the rest, my boys(& me ) are enjoying this first dvd.

MatS, I agree that for the price you can't beat them, even though they're kind of cheesy, it's an interesting nostalgia trip. I can't believe that my kids, who are used to the current crop of TV anime, are so into this.

 

[Don]

the Best Buy i was at had the same amount of racks for speed and young guns speed was selling more then young guns was. Don,

 

[Don]

oh and on the 120 and 300 minutes both are listed. look on the back of both covers. Don,

 

[TimmyT]

I'm watching this set right now, and I'm loving it. OSL or not, it was definately worth the purchase... plus the rebate when I purchased the Young Guns SE DVD at the same time.

 

[David Lambert]

oh and on the 120 and 300 minutes both are listed. look on the back of both covers.

Neither of which are correct. 263 minutes is the accurate running time of the feature(s).

 

[PaulBigelow]

Hello,

The Speed Racer DVD was purchased. Generally I'm pleased
with the transfer. Since these US versions were edited
for the US it is probably safe to assueme that the
"originals" were copies of the Japan-produced series.
That's OK. Color is good and the defects not irritating.

From a preservation standpoint, however, the altering
of the main titles to reflect new owenership does
irritate me. It just isn't the same.

The only picture I could find on the internet of the
orignal title is here:

http://www.avelharia.hpg.ig.com.br/speed_racer.htm

Scroll down and you can see the screen shot (picture!)
of the original title.

Lest we forget Trans-Lux not Speed Racer Enterprises
introduced this series to US television.