For a cheaper price, of course.

In my previous blog,  Transformerscollectorsset.com recently launched the Transformers G1: The Matrix of Leadership Edition DVD package of 16 DVDs, fridge magnets, concept artworks, Transformers terminalogy textbook, old Transformers TV commercial etc less than 3 weeks ago.  And that USD $140.00 seems like a heavy price tag to pay for, considering the amount space you’re going to need to store in your bedroom once you unravel the goods.  Check out the photos on the package on this link to see what I mean.  It’s a waste of space, I reckon especially if you don’t know what to do with all that extra pieces of packaging this set comes with.  Worst case would be once you open it, read and ‘consume’ the items, you put them back and hide it somewhere in the attic, and you’ll never see it until you get like ‘geeky’ friends to come over and share your newfound toy with them.

I don’t mean to discourage people from buying it, if they’re considered themselves to be avid collectors.   This is true for people who are serious collectors of the great classic series, and those who love them should seriously make reservations without any hesitation.  I could be one, but I don’t have the decent furniture to keep them in a warm place where it truly deserves some shred of memorabilia people can admire and see.  In other words, I just hesitated! Boohoo!

So if you’re like me, and you’re probably thinking this package is not something worth your while but still feel like an old school mecha fan at heart who just want the DVDs to enjoy, there are other alternate sites you get for a cheaper price.

Here’s the list.

• Madman Entertainment – They have entire collection in 17 DVDs.  The packaging comes  as Decepticon edition, meaning the box comes in a purple color, which is predominant colour of Autobot’s nemesis.  The price is not bad.  Comes around USD $70.00.  It comes along a booklet that has interview with the great Simon Furman, the artists pioneer behind Transformers comics over the last 25 years, old scripts and storyboards, old TV commericals and commentaries from Director etc.
• DvdOrchard.com.au –  Same thing as Madman link above, with a slight marginal difference in the price.  Also they do sell Transformers series in four different 4 DVDs, apparently.
• Yesallasian.com – Very reputable link for all Asian and anime DVDs.  This one’s at the retail price of USD $99.99, comes with 16 DVDs of the series, plus the original “Transfomers: The Movie”, and a deck of cards that has all of your Transformers characters imprinted on them. Neat! Also it comes with a hard casing as well.
• GlobalEasySell – Another good source of great priced Transformers G1.  Price is USD $59.99.  And it has all the 98 episodes on 15 DVDs, including the movie. Says here’s a similar link from Amazon too. (Hmm…  This might work for me. O_o).
• Dvdset.tv – A dvd store that sells popular shows from the past everything from Married with Children to Magnum PI. And tranformers certainly fits the bill.  It has the complete series as well, selling at USD $53.99.  Does not include the movie.

There are a number of good DVD stores that you can get great bargains as well.  But I reckon the important thing is to find out the history of the company, how reputable and professional company has been when servicing its customers, and the good reviews on the products consumers’ get from.  Bottom line is to that you have choices and that’s going to determine the level of satisfaction you get once you have the final product in your hand.  Looks like I’m gonna have to make my own choice soon…

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