Guide to Manga w/LE Items + Exclusive sets (US)

[littlefuzzy]

As an incurable collector, I am attracted to Limited Edition items, exclusive sets with bonus content, and other bright shiny things! /images/graemlins/noseblee.gif
I was curious to see what manga graphic novels have been released in the USA with these. So far, the ones I know of are:

(Last Updated on September 08th, 2004)

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.Hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet - vols. 1+ (of 3) w/ color pages
Ai Yori Aoshi vols. 1+ (of 13+) w/ color inner covers
Alien Nine - vols. 1-3 packed with DVD vol. 1
Angelic Layer - vols. 1-5 w/ color pages
ARIA - vols. 1+ (of 4+) w/ color pages
Azumanga Daioh - vols. 1-4 w/ color pages
Blue Inferior - vols 1+ (of 4) w/ color pages
Card Captor Sakura - box set 1 (1-3,) 2 (4-6) w/ color pages, bookmarks
Card Captor Sakura Master of the Clow - vols. 1-6 w/ color pages, bookmarks, possibly exclusive? box set soon
Castle in the Sky - box set (1-4) w/ postcards
Ceres - slipcover?
Chobits - vol. 8 w/ color pages, also w/ box &amp; figure (Waldenbooks &amp; Borders exclusive)
Clamp School Detectives - vols. 1-3 w/ fold-out posters
Clamp School Defenders: Dukylon - vols. 1-2 w/ fold-out posters
Clover - vols. 1-4 w/ parchment dust jackets, also box set? (AFAIK, this is not going to happen, although I have seen a picture of the box.)
Cowboy Bebop - box set (vols. 1-3) w/ Anime Guide #1 (Suncoast exclusive?) There is also a box set with vols. 1-3 and 1-2 of Shooting Star.
Culdcept - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Desert Coral - vols. 1+ (of 5+) w/ color pages
Deus Vitae - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Doll - vols. 1+ (of 4) hardcover edition
Di Gi Charat - Digiko's Champion Cup Theater - w/ color pages
Di Gi Charat Theater: Dejiko's Adventure - vols. 1+ (of 3+?) w/ color pages
Di Gi Charat Theater: Dejiko's Summer Vacation - w/ color pages, LE dust jacket (Anime Gamers exclusive) other vols. w/ color pages, dust jackets?
Di Gi Charat Theater: Leave it to Piyoko! - vols. 1-2 (of 2) w/ color pages
Eerie Queerie - vols. 1+ w/ fold-out posters
Fantasy Land - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Figure 17 - vols. 1+ (of 2) w/ color pages
FLCL - vols. 1-2 w/ color pages
Fruits Basket - vols. 1+ (of 13+) w/ color inside covers
Full Metal Panic! -vols. 1+ (of 6+) w/ color pages, vol. 3(+?) also w/ fold-out poster
Galaxy Angel - vols. 1+ (of 5+) w/ color pages, vouchers for LE dustjackets
Galaxy Angel Party - vols. 1+ (of 3+?) w/ color pages
Gatekeepers - vols. 2+ (of 7) w/ color pages (has anyone seen #1 w/ color pages?)
Gravitation - vols 4-5 (of 12) w/ poster inserts
Gundam Seed: Astray - vols. 1+ (of 2+) w/ color pages
Gunslinger Girl - vols. 1+ (of 3+) w/ color pages
Happy Lesson - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Initial D - vols. 1-3 bundle (no box?? - Radio Shack exclusive,) vol. 4 w/ 1 of 2 different LE cards, vols. 5+? w/ LE cards (the same as in book 4??)
Inu Yasha - set (vols. 1-2, w/ DVD 1, poster and trading card)
Inu Yasha Demon Box Set (vol. 19) w/ demon figure (Borders and Waldenbooks exclusive)
Jing: King of Bandits Twilight Tales - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Jinki: Extend - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Juvenile Orion - vol. 1 w/ LE dust jacket (Anime Gamers, mail-in from Waldenbooks) also pencil board from Anime Gamers (expired,) vols. 1+ (of 5+?) w/ color pages
Kagerou-Nostalgia - vols. 1+ (of 2+) w/ color pages
Louie the Rune Soldier - vols. 1+ (of 6) w/ color pages
Love Hina - box 1?
Magic Knights Rayearth - box sets I &amp; II w/ 1 extra book in each
Mahoromatic - vols. 1+ (of 8) w/ color pages
Monsters, Inc. - w/ stickers
Naruto - vol. 1 w/ LE numbered foil cover
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind SE - vols. 1+ (of 4?) w/ fold-out poster/maps
Onegai Teacher - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Peach Girl - LE boxes 1-2 (vols. 1-4, 5-8)
PlanetES - vols. 1+ (of 4+) w/ color pages
Pretear - vols. 1+ (of 4) w/ color pages
Princess Ai - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Psychic Academy - vols. 1+ (of 11) w/ fold-out posters
R2 - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Ragnarok - box (vols. 1-3) w/ stickers
Rahxephon - vol. 2 (Barnes &amp; Noble exclusive??)
Rave Master - vol. 4 w/ bookmark, also box set?
Remote - vols. 1+ (of 7+) w/ color pages - vol. 2 doesn't have them
Sailor Moon - vol. 10 packed with Sailor Moon S DVD vol. 6 (Suncoast exclusive)
Saint Marie - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Saint Tail - vol. 1 packed with DVD vol. 1
Saiyuki - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Samurai Girl Real Bout High School - vol. 1 packed with DVD vol. 1
Samurai Girl Real Bout High School - vol. 6 (of 6) w/ color pages
Sarai - vols. 1+ w/ dust jackets
Sgt. Frog - vol. 1+ (of 8) w/ color pages
Shaman King - vol. 1 w/ LE numbered foil cover
Shirahime-Syo - hardcover edition
Spirited Away - box set (vols. 1-5) w/ playing cards (cards may be Waldenbooks exclusive?)
Steel Angel Kurumi - vols. 1+ (of 9) w/ color pages
Suikoden III - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Those Who Hunt Elves - vols. 1+ (of 21) w/ color pages
To Heart - vols. 1+ (of 3) w/ color pages
Tokyo Babylon - vols. 1+ (of 7) w/ color pages, fold-out poster
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle - vols. 1+ (of 4+) w/ color pages - vol. 2 doesn't have them
Wish - vol. 1 w/ dust jacket, also vols. 1-4 w/ color pages
xxxHolic - vols. 1+ (of 2+) w/ color pages
Your and My Regret - vols. 1+ w/ color pages
Yu-Gi-Oh! - vol. 1 w/ LE numbered foil cover
YuYu Hakusho - vol. 1 w/ LE numbered foil cover
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There are a couple of mail-in offers for empty boxes of various Viz titles, so far, there are offers for boxes in Dragon Ball 1-7 (holds 1-7, expired), Dragon Ball 8-11 (holds 8-16, expired) Dragon Ball Z 1-7 (holds 1-8, expired,) and Dragon Ball Z 9-11 (holds 9-16, expired.)

There is also a mail-in for One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh, if you buy vol. 1? of both, you can send off for a double-sided poster.

There is a Platinum Series box set from Shonen Jump, with vol. 1 of 7 different titles, DB, DBZ, One Piece, Yu-gi-Oh, Shaman King, YYH and Naruto. It is called the Shonen Jump Graphic Novel Vol 1 POWER PACK, and is a LE silver foil display box for about 40 bucks.

If you know of any other titles with color pages, dust jackets, etc., please post them. MAny of the newer ADV titles have had color pages, as have the Broccoli Books Deluxe titles. I discovered that some of the older Comics One titles had dust jackets (such as Sarai, which is the only one I have seen.)

As far as I can tell, the titles with color pages are limited, I know for a fact that several of the Tokyopop titles have shown up without color pages in later printings (CCS Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.)

Edit by Kiril: Finally got around to changing the subject line for this. Use this thread to report all LE items, box sets, things of that nature.

[NickFalzarano]

The first 4? pages of each volume of Angelic Layer is in color. Only for the first printings, though.

[Pelianth]

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littlefuzzy said:
Magic Knights Rayearth I &amp; II box sets w/ 1 extra book in each (Waldenbooks exclusive?)

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I remember seeing these listed at Right Stuf (still need the second one myself), so probably not.

Addition:
Wish vol 1(+?) dustjackets
Clover box set (pending)

[wanfu2k1]

Wow aren't you also doing the anime LE list? damn you sure a LE nut /images/graemlins/tongue.gif I don't think there's been that much LE stuff for manga yet but I have a hunch that it will change soon, like it did with anime.

[wakuchan]

Clamp School Defenders- Dukylon vol 1 has a colour poster as well.
.Hack//Legend of the Twilight (Bracelet) vol 1 has a color page or two in the front, I think
and Shirahime-Syo will have a hardcover edition when it comes out.
other than that...I think you have most of 'em here ^^

[littlefuzzy]

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wanfu2k1 said:
Wow aren't you also doing the anime LE list? damn you sure a LE nut /images/graemlins/tongue.gif I don't think there's been that much LE stuff for manga yet but I have a hunch that it will change soon, like it did with anime.

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Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't! Almond Joy's got... ummm, err, never mind! /images/graemlins/sweat000.gif I have been up for 36 hours (downloading fansubs, unlicensed of course,) and having an anime marathon with a friend who works a night shift...)

At least this list is a lot smaller than the Anime LE list, and much easier to update. /images/graemlins/relief1.gif

Just a heads up, I added the Initial D box set to the list, I saw it in the ad from Radio Shack, and it looks like it is a box of the first 3 volumes for $19.99, exclusive to Radio Shack. On a side note, they also have some Initial D mini-RC racers, that also appear to be exclusive.

[Mmeeva]

Real Bout High School and Saint Tail both had a set with the first volume of the manga with the DVD, or vice versa. Depends on how you look at it I guess.

[Ribby]

I'm not sure whether this was a Pioneer exclusive, but Sailor Moon S DVD #6 had a special where it came with a Sailor Moon manga. I forgot which number, but it's the pink cover with Super Sailor Moon on it solo.

[NickFalzarano]

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Ribby said:
I'm not sure whether this was a Pioneer exclusive, but Sailor Moon S DVD #6 had a special where it came with a Sailor Moon manga. I forgot which number, but it's the pink cover with Super Sailor Moon on it solo.

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It was a Suncoast video exclusive, and it was volume 10. (Red colored cover.)

[atei]

When Mixx originally released Sailor Moon as a comic book, issue #1 had a special San Diego Comic Con version, with a pink cover, and a silver gloss moon and star on it.

[littlefuzzy]

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Andrew Tei said:
When Mixx originally released Sailor Moon as a comic book, issue #1 had a special San Diego Comic Con version, with a pink cover, and a silver gloss moon and star on it.

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Is that a newsstand style comic, or a graphic novel?

[littlefuzzy]

Has anyone heard about this "Platinum Collection" or whatever it is from Shonen Jump? It is a boxed set, that includes the first? volumes of all the manga they have put out, and is supposed to retail for around 40 dollars (or so my friend told me, anyway.)

[Snowcube]

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littlefuzzy said:
Has anyone heard about this "Platinum Collection" or whatever it is from Shonen Jump? It is a boxed set, that includes the first? volumes of all the manga they have put out, and is supposed to retail for around 40 dollars (or so my friend told me, anyway.)

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This set will only offer VOL 1 of most SJ titles and one non title, DB, DBZ, One Piece, Yu-gi-Oh, Shaman King, YYH and Naruto. It is called the SJ GN Vol 1 POWER PACK, LE silver foil display box. $49.95, shipping OCT 15th, but it just appeared for the first time in the OCT Previews.

Heather

[Lauren]

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littlefuzzy said:
Is that a newsstand style comic, or a graphic novel?

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Newsstand-style comic book. I have it, albeit a bit beat up ^^;

~Lauren

[littlefuzzy]

Can someone give me more information about the Cowboy Bebop box set from Suncoast? Is it exclusive to Suncoast, and what does it contain? Unfortunately, my Suncoasts are out of it, and I don't know if they will get more.

I have seen a new box set that includes the 3 manga and the 2 Shooting Star manga, available at Amazon and Right Stuf.

[littlefuzzy]

I have added quite a bit of information to the list.

I still need information on the Suncoast Exlusive Cowboy Bebop box set, specifically, what titles were in it, and what the extra book was. If anyone could help me out, I would be grateful.

[Jake_Forbes]

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littlefuzzy said:
I have added quite a bit of information to the list.

I still need information on the Suncoast Exlusive Cowboy Bebop box set, specifically, what titles were in it, and what the extra book was. If anyone could help me out, I would be grateful.

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First 3 vol. manga series plus free anime guide vol. 1

-J

[littlefuzzy]

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Jake_Forbes said:
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littlefuzzy said:
I have added quite a bit of information to the list.

I still need information on the Suncoast Exlusive Cowboy Bebop box set, specifically, what titles were in it, and what the extra book was. If anyone could help me out, I would be grateful.

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First 3 vol. manga series plus free anime guide vol. 1

-J

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Aahh, thanks... Is that the Cowboy Bebop Anime Guide that is available separately? It looks like they have 6 volumes of it, for 12.95 each. I guess I don't have to feel bad about not being able to snag a copy (first 3 mangas, + Anime Guide for $30?, vs. all 5 mangas for $40.)

[Liceas]

Another one with L.E items is the Ragnarok boxset with volumes 1 to
3 in it - it comes with 3 nice decals, one of Iris Irene, one of Chaos
and one of Loki as I recall too *haven't got boxset here right now
as I was reading earlier *^^* *.

I have to say as well - Tokyopop did a great job of the box - it's
a very very sturdy cardboard box.

My only real question is - have Tokyopop planned to release volumes
4-6 in a similar wonderful fashion yet?

Liceas,
Newfound manga-box whore.

[MrDisco]

Love Hina boxed set volume 1 (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591828384/qid=1071769180/sr=1-28/ref=sr_1_2_28/701-0701455-6585939)

[The Pirate Queen]

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MrDisco said:
Love Hina boxed set volume 1 (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591828384/qid=1071769180/sr=1-28/ref=sr_1_2_28/701-0701455-6585939)

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Well, we don't know if it's either limited or exclusive yet.

[Kiril]

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Dani said:
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MrDisco said:
Love Hina boxed set volume 1 (http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591828384/qid=1071769180/sr=1-28/ref=sr_1_2_28/701-0701455-6585939)

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Well, we don't know if it's either limited or exclusive yet.

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Anything that's a box set like this I consider as a "special edition" of some sort or another and should include it here. (The box itself is an extra that some people will want and others won't care about.) Trying to figure out the actual availability of the item is sort of secondary.

For the Clover Box has anyone seen it? Is it exclusive?

[Pelianth]

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PsychoIdiot said:
For the Clover Box has anyone seen it? Is it exclusive?

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I'd expect so. And while the ship date has been put back to Feb. (and Tokyopop still doesn't have it on their website), I have actually seen a pic of the box. (Which isn't all that exciting, really.)

[Fatebreaker]

I was looking at the Tokyopop website today and I noticed they have a Peach Girl Limited Collector's Edition (http://www.tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&amp;productid=2199) set for release on 5/04/04

[Kiril]

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Fatebreaker said:
I was looking at the Tokyopop website today and I noticed they have a Peach Girl Limited Collector's Edition (http://www.tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&amp;productid=2199) set for release on 5/04/04

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Ah, cool. We learned a bit ago they were planning on going back to redo the early volumes right-to-left, but making it a box is new info. As I missed the early volumes and jumped on at the "Change of Heart" switch, I've been waiting for the rereleases, and getting a set of the first four for $29.99 MSRP is a good deal, even better once I work in the discounts I can get. I hope they will do a second set for volumes 5-8; it makes sense to do so.

[Ribby]

I'm assuming that this release is going to be without the dust jackets?

Clover is one title I don't mind being flipped.

[Pelianth]

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Ribby said:
I'm assuming that this release is going to be without the dust jackets?

Clover is one title I don't mind being flipped.

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I believe so, yes. I can't say I know anything for certain. (Hell I don't even know whether the box is going to be unflipped or not.)

[Chibi_Ice_Wolf]

I was hoping someone could answer my questions about the status of the color pages in these series (incidentally all CLAMP/Tokyopop titles):

Chobits - only my Vol. 8 has color pages - Were any of the other books printed with color pages? Was vol. 8's limited?

Angelic Layer - yes I realize it's in the list, but did Vol. 1 have them as well as the others (it's the only one of mine that doesn't)

Wish - were Vol. 1's color pages limited? Were 2-4 available with it also? (if so, then obviously they were limited as mine don't have them)

[BriarWolf]

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Chibi_Ice_Wolf said:
I was hoping someone could answer my questions about the status of the color pages in these series (incidentally all CLAMP/Tokyopop titles):

Chobits - only my Vol. 8 has color pages - Were any of the other books printed with color pages? Was vol. 8's limited?

Angelic Layer - yes I realize it's in the list, but did Vol. 1 have them as well as the others (it's the only one of mine that doesn't)

Wish - were Vol. 1's color pages limited? Were 2-4 available with it also? (if so, then obviously they were limited as mine don't have them)


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To my knowledge, Chobits 8 was the only one released with color pages. I would guess that they're limited to the first few printing (if not just the first) but I don't know for certain.

I can't help with Angelic Layer, I'm not into that series (yet).

For Wish color page info check out this thread (http://forums.animeondvd.com/showflat.php?Cat=&amp;Number=282259&amp;page=5&amp;view=collap sed&amp;sb=5&amp;o=&amp;fpart=1).

~Briar

[atei]

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Chibi_Ice_Wolf said:
Angelic Layer - yes I realize it's in the list, but did Vol. 1 have them as well as the others (it's the only one of mine that doesn't)


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I had to buy Angelic Layer #1 twice, but it does come with color pages.

[littlefuzzy]

Slightly updated.
Did Man of Many Faces have any color pages, posters, etc.?
Did Duklyon have a poster on vol. 2, as well?

[Ribby]

No color anything in Man of Many Faces.
Duklyon 2 had a foldout.

[toffoli]

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littlefuzzy said:
Slightly updated.


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Ai Yori Aoshi ended up not having Dust Jackets. Just color ... um "inner covers". Not sure if they are limited or not.

[littlefuzzy]

I added the dust jacket for Juvenile Orion vol. 1, and the pencil board offer, which unfortunately expired yesterday... Both are exclusive to Anime Gamers, although you can send off for the dust jacket from Waldenbooks. See the Juvenile Orion thread for more info...

[littlefuzzy]

I updated the list a bit, as always, if you have any information that isn't on the list, or you see errors, please let me know.

[Pelianth]

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littlefuzzy said:
Ceres - slipcover?

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Err... You're not thinking of the box (slipcover) that was a send-in for the recent 2-volume Ceres DVD collections, are you?

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Fruits Basket will possibly have 1st printing dust jackets

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This should probably be corrected to reflect what they actually did, though damned if I know how you would phrase it simply.

The poster inserts for Gravitation that started with vol. 4 should be added as well.

[littlefuzzy]

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Pelianth said:
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littlefuzzy said:
Ceres - slipcover?

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Err... You're not thinking of the box (slipcover) that was a send-in for the recent 2-volume Ceres DVD collections, are you?

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Fruits Basket will possibly have 1st printing dust jackets

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This should probably be corrected to reflect what they actually did, though damned if I know how you would phrase it simply.

The poster inserts for Gravitation that started with vol. 4 should be added as well.

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I have no earthly idea for Ceres... I thought I had seen something in this forum about slipcovers for them, but it possibly could have been something to do with the DVDs.

What DID they do with Fruits Basket? I haven't picked them up yet.

I added the Gravitation posters. Were they color, and were they fold-out (like Clamp School) or were they removeable? Did volumes 1-3 have anything?

I have made a fairly large update to the list, many of the titles with color pages are in my collection, although I don't have all volumes of most of the series.

Does anyone have any new information on the Love Hina box set 1, or the Clover box set? I have heard the Clover set is NOT coming out, although Listerx.com has a pic of it listed in their manga section...

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Pelianth said:
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littlefuzzy said:
Ceres - slipcover?

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Err... You're not thinking of the box (slipcover) that was a send-in for the recent 2-volume Ceres DVD collections, are you?

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Fruits Basket will possibly have 1st printing dust jackets

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This should probably be corrected to reflect what they actually did, though damned if I know how you would phrase it simply.

The poster inserts for Gravitation that started with vol. 4 should be added as well.

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I have no earthly idea for Ceres... I thought I had seen something in this forum about slipcovers for them, but it possibly could have been something to do with the DVDs.

What DID they do with Fruits Basket? I haven't picked them up yet.

I added the Gravitation posters. Were they color, and were they fold-out (like Clamp School) or were they removeable? Did volumes 1-3 have anything?

I have made a fairly large update to the list, many of the titles with color pages are in my collection, although I don't have all volumes of most of the series.

Does anyone have any new information on the Love Hina box set 1, or the Clover box set? I have heard the Clover set is NOT coming out, although Listerx.com has a pic of it listed in their manga section...

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About the Gravitation posters, they are in color and they started with Vol.4. About being like Clamp School's, they are vertical unlike the Clamp's. I guess it is removeable, but don't quote me on it.

About Fruits Basket, they did the same thing as Ai Yori Aoshi, with color cover backs, the back side of the front and back cover.

[ScottBernard]

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Pelianth said:
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littlefuzzy said:
Ceres - slipcover?

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Err... You're not thinking of the box (slipcover) that was a send-in for the recent 2-volume Ceres DVD collections, are you?

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Fruits Basket will possibly have 1st printing dust jackets

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This should probably be corrected to reflect what they actually did, though damned if I know how you would phrase it simply.

The poster inserts for Gravitation that started with vol. 4 should be added as well.

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I have no earthly idea for Ceres... I thought I had seen something in this forum about slipcovers for them, but it possibly could have been something to do with the DVDs.

What DID they do with Fruits Basket? I haven't picked them up yet.

I added the Gravitation posters. Were they color, and were they fold-out (like Clamp School) or were they removeable? Did volumes 1-3 have anything?

I have made a fairly large update to the list, many of the titles with color pages are in my collection, although I don't have all volumes of most of the series.

Does anyone have any new information on the Love Hina box set 1, or the Clover box set? I have heard the Clover set is NOT coming out, although Listerx.com has a pic of it listed in their manga section...

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Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

[littlefuzzy]

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ScottBernard said:
Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

[safielstar]

Gravitation volumes 1-3 didn't have the colour fold-out posters, only volumes 4 &amp; 5 did. Also, volume 6 doesn't have them either /images/graemlins/anger200.gif

[ScottBernard]

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ScottBernard said:
Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

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That doesn't sound promising. Is there any way to determine if a particular copy is from the first printing without opening it? All of stores in my area display their graphic novels sealed. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[darkhunter]

FMP vol 3 with 2 page (fold out) color poster.

[rainking187]

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ScottBernard said:
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littlefuzzy said:
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ScottBernard said:
Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

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That doesn't sound promising. Is there any way to determine if a particular copy is from the first printing without opening it? All of stores in my area display their graphic novels sealed. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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That sucks. I don't think there is anyway to tell if a book is a first printing or not, without opening it.

[Snowcube]

I think these titles should be added to the list...

DOLL Hardcover
Remote 1 - 8 color pages

Heather &gt;^_^&lt;

[Pelianth]

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littlefuzzy said:
Does anyone have any new information on the Love Hina box set 1, or the Clover box set? I have heard the Clover set is NOT coming out, although Listerx.com has a pic of it listed in their manga section...

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There was an image up on some retailer site IIRC, doesn't mean anything. Just that they got some art from TP. The listing has been removed from Amazon, though BN.com is still listing it, but they've also still got the Feb '04 release date. I remember Jake mentioning it had been canceled, though they are planning to do a separate re-release at some point. I am not going forum diving to try and find the thread though.

[littlefuzzy]

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Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

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That doesn't sound promising. Is there any way to determine if a particular copy is from the first printing without opening it? All of stores in my area display their graphic novels sealed. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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That sucks. I don't think there is anyway to tell if a book is a first printing or not, without opening it.

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If you look very closely at the edge of the pages, you might be able to spot a color difference. Test it on some manga that you own with color pages. Other than that, you would need to buy them when they come out, see if the stores will let you open them before purchase, or see if an online store could check before you ordered from them.

[darkhunter]

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Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

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That doesn't sound promising. Is there any way to determine if a particular copy is from the first printing without opening it? All of stores in my area display their graphic novels sealed. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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That sucks. I don't think there is anyway to tell if a book is a first printing or not, without opening it.

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Perhaps you can check the IBN #?

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Do the color pages on the titles you mentioned appear in the first printings only?

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I am not sure on other publishers, but I have seen several Tokyopop titles where the later printings did NOT have the color pages, for instance, Cardcaptor Sakura: Master of the Clow, Wish, etc.

It would be best to assume that all color pages, or other items mentioned in the list, are first printing/limited supply only, unless otherwise informed on a specific item.

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That doesn't sound promising. Is there any way to determine if a particular copy is from the first printing without opening it? All of stores in my area display their graphic novels sealed. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

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That sucks. I don't think there is anyway to tell if a book is a first printing or not, without opening it.

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Perhaps you can check the IBN #?

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Would it be different between printings?

Alas, the travails of a manga fan in the Philippines. /images/graemlins/depresse.gif

[Pelianth]

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That sucks. I don't think there is anyway to tell if a book is a first printing or not, without opening it.

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Perhaps you can check the ISBN #?

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Would it be different between printings?

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No, it would not. Unless it were something like Tokyopop's limited hardbacks.

[littlefuzzy]

Does anyone know for a fact if Angelic Layer vol. 1 had color pages? I found a second printing at Waldenbooks that was missing the color pages, although a second printing of vol. 2 included them.

[rainking187]

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Does anyone know for a fact if Angelic Layer vol. 1 had color pages? I found a second printing at Waldenbooks that was missing the color pages, although a second printing of vol. 2 included them.

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Yep, four of 'em.

[ScottBernard]

The whole dilemma of not getting the color pages is REALLY getting me down. The stores around here with their sealed books are really not conducive to collecting. I'm so discouraged that I'm beginning to rethink this hobby... /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

[littlefuzzy]

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The whole dilemma of not getting the color pages is REALLY getting me down. The stores around here with their sealed books are really not conducive to collecting. I'm so discouraged that I'm beginning to rethink this hobby... /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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I just found out that a copy of Angelic Layer vol. 1 with the color pages is nowhere to be found in Oklahoma City. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

Also, it looks like that the CCS: Master of the Clow volumes with the cards are getting harder to find, as well. *IF* there is going to be a box set, I am starting to wonder if they would include the color pages/cards...

I just made a bit of an update, although I noticed quite a bit of new Tokyopop and ADV titles with color pages, which I haven't added yet. I am going to have to camp out in the manga section and try to write down all of the titles.

[littlefuzzy]

I went to Waldenbooks and wrote down all titles with color pages that I could find, and made a large update to the list.

Does ANYONE have a copy of Gatekeepers #1 w/ color pages? I looked at several copies that appeared to be the first print runs, and none of them had color pages, while the vol. 2s that I found did have color pages. Did Tokyopop just start in the middle of the series on this one? have they done that with other titles? I know they added posters to vols. 4-5 of Gravitation, a bookmark to vol. 4 of Rave Master, and trading cards for the CCG to Initial D vols. 4+.

Also, has anyone noticed any cover enhancements that have disappeared with reprints? Rave Master had embossed covers starting with vol. 6 (I think,) but today I found a copy of vol. 8 with a smooth cover. I wonder if they just stopped embossing the covers, or what.

[Jigen_Daisuke]

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Does ANYONE have a copy of Gatekeepers #1 w/ color pages? I looked at several copies that appeared to be the first print runs, and none of them had color pages, while the vol. 2s that I found did have color pages.

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My copy of Gate Keepers #1 does not have color pages.

[shuironeko]

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No color pages in mine, and it also appears to be 1st printing. I know I've had it for a long time, but not whether I purchased it at its release date.

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Well, I can attest from personal experience that my copy of Gravitation vol. 6 comes w/o a poster insert. Maybe they think the very large <font color="red"> red robofish </font> logo newly featured on the spine is enough color to fulfill our fan-girl (or -boy...) needs? /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif /images/graemlins/depresse.gif /images/graemlins/anger200.gif /images/graemlins/devil.gif Yes, I actually do care how things look on the shelf, Tokyopop! /* bitterness mode off */

Yay for shiny happy Birz Comics Japanese editions with slipcovers and posters!

Thanks for keeping this up, btw, littlefuzzy. /images/graemlins/happy.gif

<font color="orange"> shuironeko </font>

[exile]

I was interested to know if there has been any word of a GTO boxset from tokyopop. The series is so large that I was hoping to save some money by buying them together. I assume it wouldn't be a ton of money, but any is better than none.

It is good to see after reading through this thread that there will be a love hina boxset. Though the price listed at amazon seemed rather cheap making me assume it is either broken up or just a box and a few volumes, etc...

Thanks for your time.

[ScottBernard]

Littlefuzzy, would you know if subsequent printings of Mahoromatic Vol. 1 still have the color pages?

[littlefuzzy]

I haven't heard of a GTO box yet. Speculation on the forum is leaning towards the Love Hina box just being a couple of volumes.

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Littlefuzzy, would you know if subsequent printings of Mahoromatic Vol. 1 still have the color pages?

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Tokyopop seems to remove the color pages on later printings, so I would always assume that the first printing is the only way to get them.


I updated the list quite a bit, although I listed an exclusive Barnes &amp; Noble version of Rahxephon vol. 2, and I don't know what is exclusive about it. If anyone is aware of this, please let me know.

Also, as a heads up, Borders and Waldenbooks have an exclusive Inu Yasha Demon Box Set (vol. 19) w/ demon figure. In the Region 1 Anime forum, the consensus is that this is only a box big enough to hold the book and figure, instead of a box for the series. The figure appears to be a repaint of the Toynami figure.

I have noticed a few series where book 1 will have color pages, and later books may not. One reason may be that they are still in the same story arc, and the manga-ka only did color pages for each arc. Remote vol. 2, Planetes vol. 3, and Tsubasa vol. 2 are all this way. If you come across any others, please post.

[Pelianth]

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I have noticed a few series where book 1 will have color pages, and later books may not. One reason may be that they are still in the same story arc, and the manga-ka only did color pages for each arc. Remote vol. 2, Planetes vol. 3, and Tsubasa vol. 2 are all this way. If you come across any others, please post.

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Wait, Planetes 3 didn't have any color pages?

[littlefuzzy]

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I have noticed a few series where book 1 will have color pages, and later books may not. One reason may be that they are still in the same story arc, and the manga-ka only did color pages for each arc. Remote vol. 2, Planetes vol. 3, and Tsubasa vol. 2 are all this way. If you come across any others, please post.

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Wait, Planetes 3 didn't have any color pages?

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I don't *THINK* it does, but I haven't picked it up yet. It could be that I got mixed up, or I found a copy in the store that was already a second printing, although its awfully soon for a new printing on a book that came out in June.

[Kamui]

Has anyone heard any news about when viz will start sending out the third dragonball Z boxes to those whole mailed in the coupons for 17-19?