[andy_k_250]

For those of you who own fan preservations of the original pre-SE trilogy on DVD, which version do you like best and why?

TR47/Row47/Cowclops 1
TR47/Cowclops 2
Dr. Gonzo
EditDroid
ISOMIX
Farsight

[Giff]

From what I hear, TR47's versions are the best.

Its the ones I would buy if I ahd extra cash that wasnt being used on a girlfriend or college.

[andy_k_250]

From what I hear, TR47's versions are the best.

Its the ones I would buy if I ahd extra cash that wasnt being used on a girlfriend or college.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ha.
You could get them for a mere $12 or $16, depending on whether you wanted the LD bonus disc.

[Giff]

oh yeah?
Well, thats not TOO unreasonable. I'm assuming those are 12 - 16 a piece. And of course I would want that Bonus Disc....because Lucas' official disc sucked.

It was basically an ad for Star Wars videogames.

[Chefelf]

Some have better audio quality, others have better image quality, others have better menus (I couldn't care less about menus). I only have the TR47 version but I've found it to be quite good. The Row47 remix is good for ESB which has a 4 second blackout but other than that the TR47 is probably the best overall version.

Just my $0.02. Keep in mind that this is only based on what experts have told me (notely: Rikter Blacksvn) and I haven't actually seen all of the different versions.

I would rate the TR47 versions at a higher quality than my old VHS versions. I purchased three different versions of the VHS trilogy.

[TR47]

Hello.. I stumbled across this forum through a google search. I wanted you all to know that the new Cowclops/TR47 "2.0" version is available for preorder. The new transfer is anamorphic, fixes all the problems with the older version and has motion menus, commentary and 3 newly updated bonus discs. If you'd like more info on ordering, please email me at tr47@burntmail.com

[jariten]

so some guy is charging $16 for something that cost him/her almost nothing to make?

[andy_k_250]

so some guy is charging $16 for something that cost him/her almost nothing to make?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You have to take into account the costs.

time taken out of the day to burn DVDs
+
cost of high quality DVDs
+
shipping
+
(and not the least, the effort, money, and days spent transferring the movies from LaserDisc and any cleanup/editing efforts needed to be done)
=
all in all not that bad of a price for the original movies since Lucas will never release them again

[jariten]

Its a con. All of the materials you listed cost next to nothing. They’re doing this for the fans are they? Rubbish.

[TR47]

Its a con. All of the materials you listed cost next to nothing. They’re doing this for the fans are they? Rubbish.

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You're not paying for materials. You are paying for the service and times it takes to provide you with a set. If you don't agree with this practice, then don't purchase it-it's that simple. It is definately not a "con", and I can provide email addresses from hundreds of satisfied fans who will testify to that fact.

This post has been edited by TR47: 03 July 2005 - 01:06 PM

[Giff]

Its more about the sentimental value of owning the TRUE version of something that we know, love, and grew up with.

I just acquired a box set of the OT on VHS and its in really good condition. Its no DVD mind you, but I am happy just LOOKING at the box

This post has been edited by Giff: 03 July 2005 - 02:02 PM

[andy_k_250]

Its a con. All of the materials you listed cost next to nothing. They’re doing this for the fans are they? Rubbish.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If you knew more about it, you might think differently. One group right now has invested in a $7000 laser disc player simply because the high quality system is able to get a much better transfer of the films than less quality players. That is a major investment.

Even for folks doing it with cheaper LD players, first you have to invest in one, and they aren't cheap, then you need to find someone willing to part with LaserDiscs of the OT. It's not that big of a deal to cover those sorts of costs. There are people on EBay who would charge $100 for a set that some of these folks are selling for $12-16.