I'm pretty excited about the forthcoming Robotech 7-Disc DVD set from
A&E, and with the MSRP for the entire set at US$99.99, this should make a great addition to my DVD collection.
A&E to Release Robotech Collection with New Bonus Material
Legendary Mecha Anime Returning to DVD
Scott Green
July 25, 2011 3:16pm MDT
Robotech, Harmony Gold's '80s US version of Tatsunoko-produced mecha anime The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross and Genesis Climber MOSPEADA, is returning to DVD, this time from A&E, and with new bonus material.
The full, 85-episode series will be released on October 18th for $99.95, and the three component sagas, "Macross," "Robotech Masters" and "The New Generation," will be available for $39.95 each.
Bonus features include
• The Making of Robotech Documentary – NEW to DVD
• Robotech Music Videos – NEW to DVD
• Robotech Overview – NEW to DVD
• Alternate versions of select Robotech episodes – NEW to DVD
• Robotech: The Movie supplementals (including several sequences NEW to DVD)
• Macross Original Pilot – 70 minute extended version - NEW to DVD
• Promotional reel of Robotech Launch in China – NEW to DVD
• Over an hour of deleted scenes
• Robotech: The Sentinels (with optional audio commentary)
• Robotech: The Sentinels promotional video
• Macross Original Pilot – Parts 1, 2 and 3
• Mospeada Original Pilot – Part 1
• Original opening and closing animations
• Galaxy of the Stars - Harmony Gold promotional reel
• Toy Commercial and Videogame presentation reels
• International clips for all three Robotech Wars
• A vast stills appendix containing character bios, model sheets, pre-production art, comic book covers, and merchandise galleries
