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Terror Of Mechagodzilla(1975); Discuss the film here.
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Well considering this would be the last Godzilla film for 9 years I'm glad to say then went out on a high note. While keeping the corny alien stories that by this point had started to overstay it welcome to movie away from the goofiness of much of the 70's and late 60's films and returned the a darker tone and at times almost a tragic doomed feeling. This whole close the original run on the best Godzilla film in a long time and easily the best film of the 70's entries.
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This whole close the original run on the best Godzilla film in a long time and easily the best film of the 70's entries

How I rank the "70's" Godzilla films, in order of my personal preference:

1. Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla(1974)
2. Terror Of Mechagodzilla(1975)
3. Godzilla Vs Gigan(1972)
4. Godzilla Vs Hedorah(1971)
5. Godzilla Vs Megalon(1973)

I've flipped flopped on #1 and #2 in this list. Sometimes they're about even in my mind, as far as which one I like better.
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There is no question that the 2 Megagodzilla films were the highlights of the 70's films as the others tend to make for a good laugh so at least they earn some points in that area. The only point of the Showa era I didn't enjoy on some level was the late 60's except Destroy All Monsters which I quite enjoyed....to bad it was wedged between 2 of the weakest entries Son of Godzilla and Revenge of Godzilla.
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Mar 24 2008, 09:03 PM
The only point of the Showa era I didn't enjoy on some level was the late 60's except Destroy All Monsters which I quite enjoyed

Whew, what a relief. I was beginning to think no one else, besides me, really liked DAM.


Topic: have you purchased Classic Media's The Godzilla Collection DVD set, which includes TOMG?
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Mar 24 2008, 08:31 PM
Whew, what a relief. I was beginning to think no one else, besides me, really liked DAM.


Topic: have you purchased Classic Media's The Godzilla Collection DVD set, which includes TOMG?

Nope suprisingly I own of Kaiju films on DVD what so ever I usually seen them via rentals or TV which as good because the Australia DVD's are in the original Japanses forms and the mostly air that way on SBS though channel 7 also has some but sadky that are always dubbed on that channel...so my viewings of these have spanned accross most of my life.

I know someone else (not here) who also liked DAM....as a matter of fact is a bigger Godzilla fan then I am. So you aren't the only one.
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Mar 24 2008, 09:39 PM
I know someone else (not here) who also liked DAM....as a matter of fact is a bigger Godzilla fan then I am

[sales pitch] Perhaps you could talk him into joining here. Just a thought.[/sales pitch] busy bee

I was admittedly disappointed at the infamous "breast" scene involving Tomoko Ai. Obviously her real "assets" weren't going to be used but what I saw was blatantly fake-looking. noddy
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Mar 24 2008, 08:31 PM
Topic: have you purchased Classic Media's The Godzilla Collection DVD set, which includes TOMG?

Has anyone purchased this boxset? I'm pretty sure I am going to get it within the next month but it's always good to get some kind of insight on a boxset
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Has anyone purchased this boxset? I'm pretty sure I am going to get it within the next month but it's always good to get some kind of insight on a boxset

I own the Classic Media DVD set. It's as good as advertised. I bought mine last December at Best Buy. I'm in BB almost every week and they always have at least two copies of this set stocked in the "sci-fi" section.

Click the link and scroll down to see more info about this set, including a lot of screen shots: http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2007/11...ection-box-set/
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Mar 24 2008, 10:08 PM
I own the Classic Media DVD set. It's as good as advertised. I bought mine last December at Best Buy. I'm in BB almost every week and they always have at least two copies of this set stocked in the "sci-fi" section.

Click the link and scroll down to see more info about this set, including a lot of screen shots: http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2007/11...ection-box-set/

Thanks for the insight packmule, good stuff thumbs up
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Mar 24 2008, 09:42 PM
[sales pitch] Perhaps you could talk him into joining here. Just a thought.[/sales pitch] busy bee

I plan to but I wouldn't get your hopes set too high as he's not much one for forums....but yeah I'll definitely see if he is interested at all.

I wish there would make a boxset in the same vain as Classic Media's The Godzilla Collection DVD set here in Australia...when I had more money I'd pounce on it.....either way from what I've seen the Australian DVD's look decent as they are uncut and what not.
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Mar 25 2008, 05:44 AM
...either way from what I've seen the Australian DVD's look decent as they are uncut and what not

By "Australian DVDs" you're referring to the "Madman Entertainment" DVDs, right? I have the R4/PAL "Madman" DVD Gojira/GKOTM double feature disc and also Godzilla Vs Megalon on R4/PL.
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Yes I'm talking about the Madman ones which are part of their Eastern Eye set....not that I currently own any just as of yet.
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Yes I'm talking about the Madman ones which are part of their Eastern Eye set....not that I currently own any just as of yet.

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I've been interested in getting them myself but the eastern eye collection are lacking a few entries like Godzilla vs Biollante....which just so happens to be one of my favourites
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I've been interested in getting them myself but the eastern eye collection are lacking a few entries like Godzilla vs Biollante....which just so happens to be one of my favourites

You can buy Godzilla Vs Biollante(1989) at DDDHouse.com on R3 DVD, which includes English(and Chinese) subtitles. The disc has few(if any extras) but it is an officially licensed DVD.

There are also various DVD-R sites on the web that offer this 1989 Heisei G film in letterbox(widescreen), eng subtitles(and/or english dubbed), and with a 5.1 audio remix format. I don't permit the posting of DVD-R, or "bootleg" website source URLs on the main board of this site but I would happy to provide with you a web vendor's info, via PM, who offers this movie on DVD-R and will ship to most locations(countries).

The R3 DVD: http://www.dddhouse.com/v3/product_details...?ProductID=5957
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I bought the box set. I expected more from the Classic Media dvd. It didn't have the orignal trailer and had the slow, sad ending music instead of the Cool main theme from the movie.
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Matthew, have you bought any of the "Madman" DVDs? If not are you going to eventually? heyo


Yes, Ive got some, but I have got all the Godzilla films on DVD now, thanks to some of the Madman DVD's. :)
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I bought the box set. I expected more from the Classic Media dvd. It didn't have the orignal trailer and had the slow, sad ending music instead of the Cool main theme from the movie.

While I understand your disdain here and sympathize with you remember that when I was about your age all I could do was hope to catch these movies on television sometimes, and hope that I could copy the TV broadcast onto a VHS tape. There were no DVDs, obviously. I'm glad we've seen, with the exception of a movie here and there, these G films and other kaiju/fantasy films released to DVD. I always encourage anyone and everyone to invest in a multi-region or code free DVD player, in order to maximize their chances of collecting these movies in their varying versions(including varying features). :)
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Of all the Godzilla films of the 70's this was kinda the only one that didn't contain something that was so tacky that it made me laugh of the likes of Godzilla flying or talking even the very enjoyable Godzilla vs mechagodzilla had the very cheesy moment when the blackhole aliens reveal their true forms as ape people....there appearance here was taken much more seriously. which for me is for the better but that's not to say I haven't enjoyed some of Godzilla's funnier moments.
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Of all the Godzilla films of the 70's this was kinda the only one that didn't contain something that was so tacky that it made me laugh of the likes of Godzilla flying or talking even the very enjoyable Godzilla vs mechagodzilla had the very cheesy moment when the blackhole aliens reveal their true forms as ape people....there appearance here was taken much more seriously. which for me is for the better but that's not to say I haven't enjoyed some of Godzilla's funnier moments.

I kind of laughed upon seeing Titanosaurus merrily hopping over Godzilla's grave.

That said, this is a great movie, but I didn't like Katsuhiko Sasaki's performance. Perhaps it's just because I connect him too much with Godzilla vs. Megalon, which, though enjoyable, is ridiculously cheesy.

Still, a gem of a movie. rockin'
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It's really a shame that this film flopped in the cinemas as to me felt like a return to form and sure there were still a few goofy elements but it returned to the darker on of earlier films. It was indeed a gem from the 70's and if Godzilla's hero years had all been this good I doubt people would frown on them so much...as it stands I find Terror of Mechagodzilla to be one of the better films
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Anyone picked up the DVD yet? I know Best Buy has it.
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Anyone picked up the DVD yet? I know Best Buy has it.

I have two(2) copies of it. I have them though because I bought two copies of the Classic Media box set, not the stand alone discs.
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say Packmule (or who ever else can field this question) is the Classic Media box set release of the film the best version or is there some other release that is better? I mean I could easily get the Madman release but it's pretty thin in the supplement department
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The Simitar version that came out in 1998 and the other Clasic Media version that came out several Years ago are the American TV version which is EXTREMELY edited for pretty much anything you can think of. The NEW Classic Media version is the Japanese version and A pretty decent American Version that is only missing 1 scene. And It's also in widescreen. The other 2 releases are not.
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say Packmule (or who ever else can field this question) is the Classic Media box set release of the film the best version or  is there some other release that is better?

I would get the Classic Media R1 DVD of TOMG. I cannot comment on the R4 "Madman" release because I don't own it. As Rodan70 mentioned, the previous Classic Media release of TOMG was in full frame, severely edited and the print looked absolutely atrocious. One to avoid, IMO, at all costs.
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Apr 30 2008, 03:44 AM
Anyone picked up the DVD yet? I know Best Buy has it.

Got mine from Amazon today, and after skimming through it real quick, Classic Media did a great job.

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Apr 30 2008, 03:31 PM
I would get the Classic Media R1 DVD of TOMG. I cannot comment on the R4 "Madman" release because I don't own it. As Rodan70 mentioned, the previous Classic Media release of TOMG was in full frame, severely edited and the print looked absolutely atrocious. One to avoid, IMO, at all costs.

well I think the Madman version is a rare non-butched version from what I've heard....something I'll need to look into but I do often here good things about Classic Media's newer release as I hear it's transfer get praised....Terror of Mechagodzilla is one of my favourites so I wanna see it at it's best
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Apr 30 2008, 06:22 PM
...Terror of Mechagodzilla is one of my favourites so I wanna see it at it's best

http://store.godzillaondvdstore.com/mercha...=Yes&Quantity=1
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