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Case
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Probably a stupid question, but...
Do the three Mobile Fighter G Gundam DVDs listed in the most recent news article really cover the whole series? (The summary on the main page says "...and all of Mobile Fighter G Gundam", which makes it sound quite definitely like the whole series to me...) I only ask because I'm looking at Animerica Magazine's Official Gundam Guide right now, and it's telling me that G Gundam is a 49 episode series. For that to be released on 3 DVDs, Bandai would have to release approximately 16 episodes per disc (actually 16-16-17), and that seems just a little high for a big, legit company like Bandai. Are they really going to try to pull that off? Or does my book contain incorrect information, or what? 
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Cgoten
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I'm guessing they'll go with a 10 disc release like they did with Gundam Wing. Sometimes Bandai does put a lot of episodes on a DVD (or 2 DVD set) Outlaw Star, Silent Mobius and Saber Marionette J have 9 episodes a volume but they've never done anything like 16 a volume. Expect it to be a 10 disc release.
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Cgoten
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Wow, maybe they really are going to put all 49 episodes on 3 DVDs. Something has to be wrong with this cause the DVDs retail for only $19.99 each. Now I'm confused too.
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bandman2k
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The best thing to do is to use logic.
1. Bandai would never do anything like putting up 16 episodes on one or even two DVD's because that would not give them enough money. 2. Bandai needs to make money so expect them to handle G Gundam the same as Gundam W. 3. Prices for the G Gundam DVD's I think will be higher than 20 bucks a pop. I'm figuring more around 30 bucks. 4. Bandai needs to make money. 5. The whole reason for them getting G wasn't for any real ultra-cool storyline, but the merchendising potential. All the prospective models of Mobile Suits they can sell would be a boon for them as well as trying to beat out Funimation with a series that does seem to...emulate to a certain extent...the Dragonball franchise. So in conclusion: use your head until stated otherwise by ironclad sources/firsthand experience. Expect them to handle GG the same as GW and watch out for the new massive blitz of commercials featuring Domon and the others...oh wait what am I saying...Featuring Shining, God, Devil and all the other suits. But I swear if they actually try to market the Tequila Gundam I'm so going to go on a rampage. |
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Cgoten
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I think they're editing down the names for TV, which sounds stupid to me but I guess God and Devil too religious for CN to show. 
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bandman2k
Posts: 12 Location: Michigan, USA |
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Yes, but I swore I would never refer to God and Devil as Burning or Dark.
OMG I did! AARRRGGHHH!! *Head implodes from inability to keep vow* *Head magically reforms into shape of a human sized Duck with a cigar in between the bills* There, that's better |
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LordByronius
ANN Columnist
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EL TEQUILA GUNDAM ES EL CAMPEON DE LA JUSTICIA A LOS NINOS ALREDEDOR DEL MUNDO!!! |
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Cgoten
Posts: 390 Location: Glenview, Illinois |
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lol
 Pure genius. I'd love to see a commercial like that.
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Ataru
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*LOL* I love to see Char keep back a cold one.
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Case
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That's being a bit hard on Bandai and G Gundam both. Marketing potential is the reason for Gundam's popularity. G Gundam is no more exploitive than Gundam Wing, 08th MS Team, 0083, or any of the other non-Tomino Gundam stories. Some would argue that Yoshiyuki Tomino's original stories (Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta, ZZ, Char's Counterattack) were made primarily for artistic or entertainment purposes rather than to sell model kits and etcetera, but I even find that somewhat hard to believe. Looking back on the retro character designs used in Zeta and ZZ (EG: Char and Mashymre), the radical mecha designs of ZZ and Counterattack, and ZZ's drastic change in mood and departure from established conventions, I can't help but think that Tomino must have caved to the franchise's marketability.
I got the information from a news post right here on this very site, which I usually consider to be just about as ironclad as you can get. However, as you observed, 49 episodes on 3 discs does seem a bit illogical. That's why I asked. I was actually hoping that the person who wrote the article, or someone who had heard the same report, would happen by this thread and either confirm the report or realize a mistake and provide clarification. It hasn't happened yet, but I haven't lost hope. I know people are staying very busy working on the Encyclopedia and such. >_> For the record, I haven't totally ruled out the possibility of a 3-disc release. I am just very, very skeptical.
D00d. Do you have a lot of free time, or what? 8) |
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bandman2k
Posts: 12 Location: Michigan, USA |
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I am sorry if I sounded like I was a bit pigheaded. I guess after watching Zeta Gundam it sort of clouds your mind a bit.
I enjoy Gundam a lot. I mean hell, GW was my introduction into the franchise. However I sort of get pessimistic in thinking that the People at Bandai don't really care at all about the show itself, they only see the Gundams and dollar signs pop out of their eyes. I guess that's why those like AnimEigo have gained my respect while in my club we consider Bandai to be part of the "Evil Triumverate" As for the ironclad info from this site. I don't take everything here as wholly correct. I mix it with stories from the other sites plus what I've heard from my friends to get the best picture. But I do have to admit that most of the time, such as ANN coming out with info about Big O Season 2 for example, they are right on the nose. Dealing with the DVD's themselves... I say it'll be about 10 DVD's for GG. I cannot fathom Bandai doing something like selling the entire series on 3 DVD's @ 20 bucks a pop. *Looks at picture of Tequila Gundam with mascot for Crappy Corona Mexican Beer* That's just...freaky dude. Just freaky. |
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Tempest
 I Run this place.ANN Publisher  Posts: 10539 Location: Do not message me for support. |
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I'm looking into it.
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Tempest
I Run this place. ANN Publisher Posts: 10539 Location: Do not message me for support. |
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I Just spoke to Jerry Chu, apperently our guy who posted that wasn't the only one confused by the PR.
Bandai will be releasing a 3 disc boxed set soon, however G-Gundam will be split over a total of 12 DVDs, so that sounds like 4 episodes per disc. I'll make a correction to the News Site in a few minutes after Jerry gets back to me with some additional info. |
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Ramen
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I've never seen G Gundam before and I saw the dubbed premier at AX this year. I don't know if it's becuase of the dub or because I just saw one episode, but so far it looks really cheesy. For example, the scene where the main character enters the Gundam and the skin tight suit forms around him had me giggling. I hope they don't show that scene everytime he gets in the Gundam. Ugh, it would be too much like a Sailor Moon transformation or forming Voltron or something like that. Well, I'll give it a chance at least. I've only seen one episode so hopefully it gets better from here.
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MrKiasu
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AH, someone who saw the AX screening. Everyone (well, gundam.com :-) wants to know how the voice acting was and whether any info the voice actors was given.
In general the dub can only be so good given that they're making all these stupid name changes. The overly wrong mobile trace setup sequence sticks around for the first 5 eps in full form (4 eps too long, I know) and then gets progressively shorter until it starts becoming completely optional around ep 15 or so. The first few eps are simply to introduce the cast and are pretty cheesy at times, and have turned people off in the past, but the plot kicks in in ep 6 and goes into high gear in 12 and then never lets off; at that point you realise what a brilliant show it really is. It gets less cheesy after the few eps but they still play up the 70s super robot cliches which I find hilarious. Stuff like shouting their moves as they execute them and overlaying the kanji as well on occasion. I wonder if they're going to translate them, because some of them just do not work in english at all. (Super Tyrant Movie Cannon anyone? I've read that that is not the proper translation, but that's what the characters say to me...) Ultimately the show has a dual nature; it has a complex and engaging story matched with a deliberately over-the-top parody on 70s super robot sensibilities. The original macross is a good analogy, it started out as a parody on gundam but grew into a high quality show that succeeded on it's own merits. |
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