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NEWS: Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy Live-Action Drama Gets DVD Box




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ReiClone88



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:29 pm Reply with quote
That's very unfortunate that only 58 episodes survived time...
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GATSU



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:42 pm Reply with quote
Makes me think of the George Reeves Superman.
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Chrno2



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:04 pm Reply with quote
Wow, didn't know this sort of thing existed. This reminds me of that old 'Flash Gordon' serial.

I'd be interested to just see a clip.
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Wyvern



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:29 pm Reply with quote
Wow, this looks....incredibly weird. I don't think a live-action Astro Boy could work NOW, let alone 50 years ago. I definatly would like to see this show in action, though.
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Jozoiscute



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:39 pm Reply with quote
Interesting.......
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Gilles Poitras



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:43 am Reply with quote
I'm surprised as many as 58 episodes survived from that long ago.

Perhaps a few more will surface over time, it has happened with older Dr Who, perhaps with Astro.
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Zin5ki



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:46 pm Reply with quote
Somehow, memories of Gerry Anderson spring to mind when I see this image. I suspect these episodes would be fascinating for fans of special effects from that era, along with Tezuka collectors.
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Ktimene's Lover



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:57 pm Reply with quote
I wish they would legally import here to the US.
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Rustytoons



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:18 am Reply with quote
I have a 2nd or 3rd gen copy of one episode of the live action series on VHS...I would dearly love to get my mitts on this DVD set! Surprised Cool
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Ktimene's Lover



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:50 pm Reply with quote
Rustytoons, that is a very rare collector's item you have on VHS.
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Rustytoons



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:17 pm Reply with quote
Ctimene's Lover wrote:
Rustytoons, that is a very rare collector's item you have on VHS.
I know..that same VHS tape also contains the only episode of the Tezuka Anime series BIG 'X' that I have ever come across. Cool
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Ktimene's Lover



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:03 am Reply with quote
Lucky you are. I wish I had a very rare anime DVD or VHS.
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Rustytoons



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:34 am Reply with quote
Ctimene's Lover wrote:
Lucky you are. I wish I had a very rare anime DVD or VHS.
Just wait, everything is bound to be released sooner or later-I just wish it were easier to obtain the Japan only stuff, like this DVD box of the live action Mighty Atom...Back in the day, I was very active in tape trading with friends,hence my large collection,which I really should try to convert to DVD before they deteriorate. Cool
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