Discussion Topic: Mattel, MattyCollector, and MOTU Classics in general

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Optibotimus: MOTUC Reissue He-Man

TFG1Mike: MOTUC Adora

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

Optibotimus

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Songs Featured:

Sam’s Theme (The Touch)

Your Time

Never Hold Back

Dream the Dream

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Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

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News Links:

Batman: Arkham City screens are an inexplicable treat

Mark Millar Says ‘Kick-Ass 2′ is Greenlit; Wants Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp in the Mix for ‘Nemesis’

New Xbox 360 controller with improved D-pad confirmed, $65 on November 9

Tentpole Directors: Darren Aronofsky for Wolverine 2? Schedules Could Keep Robert Rodriguez Away From Deadpool

Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 has optional 10GB install

Borderlands Game of the Year Edition announced, all four DLC packs included

Microsoft to Raise Xbox Live Subscription Fees in November

Toy Story 3 Crosses $1 Billion, Disney Becomes First Studio to Have Two Billion Dollar Films in One Year

Valve Cut Portal 2 Competitive Multiplayer

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Geeks:
Michael Powers

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Discussion Topic- Plushie Transformers and Puggleformers!!

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Geeks:
Mike “TFG1” Blanchard

Cally

S Cheung

Derrick J. Wyatt

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Steve “Megatron” Phillips

Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

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Steve “Megatron” Phillips

Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard

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Discussion Topic- Sneaky Hasbro!

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GeneralTekno: Star Wars The Clone Wars General Grievous

TFG1Mike: Transformers: Universe Challenge At Cybertron: Cyclonus

Geeks:
Mike “TFG1” Blanchard

General Tekno

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Jonathan Toderian

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First off I would like to thank Dana and ShoutFactory for their generous contribution of this DVD. Now secondly I would like to say as a kid despite not seeing any of the classic G.I. Joe series I had owned a highly used VHS of the classic 1987 animated film. This movie even to this day is one of my most highly regarded films of the ’80′s.

I first obtained the 2000 re-release of the film by Rhino in late 2009, glad to at least see it was on DVD. However since seeing the classic Transformers and G.I. Joe series re-released by ShoutFactory made me wish this would get a remastering as well.

In July of 2010 my prayers were answered in the form of the newly remastered version of G.I. Joe The Movie (1987). ShoutFactory’s version of the movie does feature much greater quality overall. The visuals, the audio, the menus and even the special features were something to be in awe of.

THE MENU:

The menu setup was in a much better format by far in comparison to the original DVD release. It makes use of some dynamic animations in similar fashion to their G.I. Joe Season Sets and the Transformers G1 Season Sets. The quality on that alone makes you gear up to watch the film. Another feature I like is the ability for the movie to be played in either full screen or wide screen. I personally am glad to see the wide screen as I have a wide screen tv and it looks much better not seeing the black outlines. See the image below for details on the classic menu and the new menu system.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The Special Features are very similar in each edition of the film. However in the newer ShoutFactory version it also includes the ability to download the original movie script to your desktop computer. This key element I think adds more value in itself to the Special Features.

Now granted in the Special Features area, I do like Cobra Commander’s mug shot there, I do think ShoutFactory adds a nice touch as if accessing the Joes computer system.

AUDIO:

The audio was several steps up and a lot clearer than that of the older edition. I could hear more of the crisp background music, sound effects and vocals. I would much rather listen to this than I would the original. With that in mind I move on to the visuals.

VISUALS:

By the time I got to watching the film after first watching the original 2000 Rhino release, I noticed several differences in picture. Some of these were subtle and others were blatantly obvious. See the examples below:

Now look at B.E.T. (Broadcast Energy Transmitter) which granted is slightly higher in seconds on one of the scenes but regardless you get the idea. The colors on the one on the left (Rhino) are more cartoon-ish whereas the one on the right (Shout) have a more real tone to them. To further detail this I have some more side by sides with the actual same scenes.

Here we have an image of Serpentor from the first 10 minutes of the movie. Rhino has the colors more vibrant on the lighter colors. However their details to the darker images makes it so it is hard to see the details. ShoutFactory despite missing some of the brighter colors did manage to show more accurate skin tones. The colors on the darker objects such as the snakes on Serpentor’s shoulders are much brighter leaving me seeing actual detail in that area. Finally on to one final image comparison.

Here we have Roadblock with Cobra Commander only here he is holding Cobra’s battle mask. What I like about the image on the right are the accuracy to real life colors. Rhino did a good job but Roadblock looks reddish instead of the brown that is in Shout’s. Another thing is the mask. It has a red tint to it there as well whereas Shout again outdoes it with the chrome coloring. It makes in these instances a no brainer which copy I would rather have.

OVERVIEW:

All in all I like the version ShoutFactory has released and am glad to finally have a great quality of this movie. Although the menu could have used a little more imagery of the characters included, I still loved this re-release.  This is a film I will watch for years to come.

OVERALL SCORES:

• MENU: 4.0 out of 5
• AUDIO: 4.5 out of 5
• VISUAL: 4.5 out of 5
• SPECIAL FEATURES: 5 out of 5
• OVERALL: 4.5 out of 5

Discussion Topic- Power Core Combiners

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Brian Kilby: Powercore Combiners Huffer

PecanCtMichael: Powercore Combiners Smolder

Geeks:
Mike “TFG1” Blanchard

Michael “PecanCtMichael” Wilson

Brian Kilby of TFRadio.net

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