Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 1 (LE w/Artbox)

[WTK]

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 1 (LE w/Artbox) due out on 8/5/2008.


DVD Features:
-Interactive Menus
-English and Japanese 2.0
Dolby Digital Audio

DVD Extras:
Volume 1:
-Picture Drama Episode
-Audio Commentary
-Textless Opening 1
- Code Geass Collector's Booklet 1
-CLAMP Character Sketch Booklet 1

DVD Extras:
Volume 2:
-Picture Drama Episode
-Audio Commentary
-Textless Ending 1
- Code Geass Collector's Booklet II&III

LE Contains:
-Collectors Artbox
-Code Geass OST 1
-Code Geass Sound Drama 1
-Code Geass Lelouch of The Rebellion Manga: Lelouch V.1

[LelouchLamperouge]

Lots of stuff thar. Too bad its nothing I really want or worthy of paying that price for it. It's nice.

[WTK]

I liked what I saw on AS, so I will dip into my wallet to get the LE. I'm curious of what the other side will look like though.

[Drgnfuel]

Omg that box is hideous...:knowitall:

[Sweeped]

Ew.

Satisfied with my gorgeous CLAMP R2 box :P

Im amazed that Bandai is actually taking the effort to produce the booklets for this series though. They were one of the first companies to cheap out and totally remove inserts from all their DVDs...

Though I guess the sad fact that the only way you can figure out the backstory in Code Geass is due to the booklets probably helped that decision.

[stfram]

Im amazed that Bandai is actually taking the effort to produce the booklets for this series though. They were one of the first companies to cheap out and totally remove inserts from all their DVDs...


That surprises and pleases me that they're not only including booklets, but *multiple* booklets...four? Or four combined into two giant booklets? Regardless, I'm happy.

And CD's. Two of those as well.

And....wait for it....no t-shirt! I think...looks like part of the information got cut off there at the end.

As for the box, it's very striking and reflects the retroish look to the show (from what little I've seen of it).

The LE release is a must buy for me at this point.

[Damius]

WOW!! A must buy for me! The box looks so so nice! And booklets, cds.... August please come faster!

[prnoct90]

Does anyone know if the Sound Episode will get an English dub. It is a audio drama, so I sure hope so.

Also, the thing that got cut off is the first volume of the Code Geass manga.

[karen0586]

Maybe it's because I haven't seen anything of the show, but I like that box. But then, it might just be the blue used :P. I like it. I am picking up this show, but I don't know if I'll get the LE. I don't know how the LEs will work with BE and this series so I'm going to take it easy until there is more information or pics of it.

[karen0586]

Does anyone know if the Sound Episode will get an English dub. It is a audio drama, so I sure hope so.

Also, the thing that got cut off is the first volume of the Code Geass manga.

Manga, booklets, cds and artbox. It seems like a lot of stuff for an LE... but probably good with the price they're asking for it.

[Solid Slap]

This will be mine, and the covers look sweet.

[The Great Bear]

They are offering a lot with it, but the price is a tad steep (even for 2 discs and a soundtrack CD).

Have to think it over.

[Richard J.]

This looks good to me. I'd prefer an image of CC on the spine but funky geass mind powerish blue stuff works okay for me. Lot of extras with this release works too. I'll wait until I've seen more on TV before deciding for sure but I'm fairly confident I'll be buying this.

[something]

-Code Geass Lelouch of
Interesting extra! =P

Box looks good. But $75 good? Ehhh... Basically it's like two $30msrp discs plus a vol 1 LE at a $15 premium As opposed to the other release being, what, $40 or $45 for the two discs?

Mmm. Online we're talking $21.60 or $2.40 an ep, vs $40.50 or $4.50 an ep. I'll decide later.

[prnoct90]

What I really want to know is if the

LE: -Code Geass Sound Drama 1

will have an English dub.

[prnoct90]

The prices for the Code Geass are actually really good, compared to the Haruhi releases.

Haruhi
40+36+24+36 = 136
14 episodes (thats almost $10 an episode)
Includes NO Booklets or Inserts
Includes Artbox
Includes 3 Singles CDs
Includes 1 Character Album
Includes NO Audio Dramas
Includes NO Manga
4 Doublesided Pencil Boards
Haruhi Cosplay Ribbon/Headband
Haruhi Cosplay Armband
4 Iron-ons
2 Pillow Cases

Code Geass (Based on Ratios)
46+36+36 = 118
24 episodes (thats about $5 per episode)
Includes 12 Booklets
Includes Art Box
Includes 3 Audio Dramas
Includes 3 Mangas
Includes 2 OST Cds

Since I'm a guy I really will never use the iron ons, and pillow cases, and headbands; and I really never will have a place to use the pencil boards so that is all pretty worthless to me and is just sitting in my closet.

I would much rather have more episodes, more music, additional story (via Audio Dramas) and the additional manga, then a bunch of stuff I'll never use. Plus, your paying twice as much for each episode. I would say this is definitely a step up from their usual LE's, even if it is a little more expensive.

PLUS IT DOESN"T INCLUDE A MASSIVE T-SHIRT, PROPS JUST FOR THAT!!!

[something]

What I really want to know is if the
LE: -Code Geass Sound Drama 1
will have an English dub.
It would certainly be a good idea. English dub voice actors probably don't get too many chances to really let loose and act naturally in an environment where they're not constrained by the tyranny of animated lip flaps. And it'd also be something people could listen to without plunking it in a DVD player too (unless it was originally meant to be played along with on-screen visuals anyway?). Sound dramas seem quite well suited to receiving dubs.

[prnoct90]

What I really want to know is if the
LE: -Code Geass Sound Drama 1
will have an English dub.
It would certainly be a good idea. English dub voice actors probably don't get too many chances to really let loose and act naturally in an environment where they're not constrained by the tyranny of animated lip flaps. And it'd also be something people could listen to without plunking it in a DVD player too (unless it was originally meant to be played along with on-screen visuals anyway?). Sound dramas seem quite well suited to receiving dubs.

Oh I completely agree, I just pray Bandai decides to do this because it would be great to hear what the actors can really do, plus a really like this particular dub.

[the_firefly]

What I really want to know is if the
LE: -Code Geass Sound Drama 1
will have an English dub.
It would certainly be a good idea. English dub voice actors probably don't get too many chances to really let loose and act naturally in an environment where they're not constrained by the tyranny of animated lip flaps. And it'd also be something people could listen to without plunking it in a DVD player too (unless it was originally meant to be played along with on-screen visuals anyway?). Sound dramas seem quite well suited to receiving dubs.

Oh I completely agree, I just pray Bandai decides to do this because it would be great to hear what the actors can really do, plus a really like this particular dub.

Wasn't it mentioned during one of the con new roundups that we would get the original Japanese sound episode and that it would come with a translation in the liner notes?

[something]

Wasn't it mentioned during one of the con new roundups that we would get the original Japanese sound episode and that it would come with a translation in the liner notes?
Hmm, well, that would be sort of useless. If this is true, that's -1 for the odds of me getting the LE.

[Elaniel]

I'm getting this release defeinately :) I don't think the value is that bad for what we get. But I guess it comes down to what people are interested in whether its value for them or not.

[Azumangaman]

If I knew what Code Geass was, I'd think about it.
Anybody know of a good webiste that tells me what the show is about with NO spoilers?
Or if you just wanted to tell me that would be great.
It looks neat...that's all I know.

Thanks

[Drgnfuel]

If I knew what Code Geass was, I'd think about it.
Anybody know of a good webiste that tells me what the show is about with NO spoilers?
Or if you just wanted to tell me that would be great.
It looks neat...that's all I know.

Thanks

Hannah Montana with a mask and Mecha instead of a wig.

[something]

Or if you just wanted to tell me that would be great.
Here (http://www.animeondvd.com/aodvb/showpost.php?p=1267605&postcount=15)'s what I wrote in an earlier thread.

Since then 9 episodes of season two have aired, and they have been incredible. Easily my favorite currently airing show.

[LinkxZelda]

Sweet! I'll do a blind buy on this, having never even seen the opening for the show. Code Geass comes on way too late for me to catch it. Releases like this prove that Bandai Entertainment is the king of the anime industries. All other companies just got PWNT when BE decided to show Chris Beverege their new swag for August. I'll have even more BE pride when BE sends Chris pics of the My-Otome Zwei LE stuff.

[mikedude]

I am SUPREMELY underwhelmed with the art choice. Was this actually confirmed as a chipboard artbox? Given that it's obviously sized to hold both DVDs plus all the extras, I wonder whether we're getting set up for another Eureka Seven or Scrapped Princess situation of cheap, throw-away 'artboxes'. My understanding was that EACH two-disc LE was touted as coming with an 'artbox', or is that incorrect?

[Kusaja]

I'm actually rather pleased that the picture dramas and audio commentaries seem to be included, so that increases my chances of buying or importing this, depending on the circumstances.

I've enjoyed the show quite a bit thus far, and the extras seem to be worth it, so at the very least I'll get the first LE and think about the others later.

Could care less about the box art though, frankly.

[something]

I am SUPREMELY underwhelmed with the art choice. Was this actually confirmed as a chipboard artbox? Given that it's obviously sized to hold both DVDs plus all the extras, I wonder whether we're getting set up for another Eureka Seven or Scrapped Princess situation of cheap, throw-away 'artboxes'. My understanding was that EACH two-disc LE was touted as coming with an 'artbox', or is that incorrect?
All those physical pack-in extras combined won't take up much more space than a t-shirt, so it shouldn't require a box bigger than they've been doing. That and it's $75. I know it comes with 9 eps, but I don't think they'd charge $75 and not make the box sturdy. I'm expecting something not quite as fancy as Haruhi or Lucky Star, but definitely not a Scrapped Princess "fooled ya!" "box".

[Solid Slap]

I am SUPREMELY underwhelmed with the art choice. Was this actually confirmed as a chipboard artbox? Given that it's obviously sized to hold both DVDs plus all the extras, I wonder whether we're getting set up for another Eureka Seven or Scrapped Princess situation of cheap, throw-away 'artboxes'. My understanding was that EACH two-disc LE was touted as coming with an 'artbox', or is that incorrect?
All those physical pack-in extras combined won't take up much more space than a t-shirt, so it shouldn't require a box bigger than they've been doing. That and it's $75. I know it comes with 9 eps, but I don't think they'd charge $75 and not make the box sturdy. I'm expecting something not quite as fancy as Haruhi or Lucky Star, but definitely not a Scrapped Princess "fooled ya!" "box".

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.

[prnoct90]

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.

Well, does the rest of the series fit in the "throw away" art box???

[Solid Slap]

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.

Well, does the rest of the series fit in the "throw away" art box???

I don't know...I threw it away :laugh:

[zerok]

This is the version I'll be getting, I can't wait! I believe this show may have cracked my top ten list.

[something]

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.
That was meant as a real box (I believe it did fit precisely 6 discs), the problem is just that it was a really bad box. The Scrapped Princess thing was different - it wasn't meant to hold the other discs at all.

[Solid Slap]

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.
That was meant as a real box (I believe it did fit precisely 6 discs), the problem is just that it was a really bad box. The Scrapped Princess thing was different - it wasn't meant to hold the other discs at all.

HiME was 7 discs, but I get ya. It doesn't matter anyway since the one that came with the 7th was infinitely better. When I ordered the first LE DVD for Scrapped Princess I was under the impression that it was meant to hold the series.

With Geass I would like to know how they are going to package everything. If this box is meant to hold the rest of the series, will it matter if you get the double disc sets or the singles?

[Danime]

So it's finally here, and so many comments already :D.

Just to say, it looks incredible from what I can see... Though I'll be disappointed if the Japanese artbox artwork isn't used SOMEWHERE on the box. That artwork was specifically drawn by CLAMP and looked ridiculously amazing.

[The Great Bear]

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.
That was meant as a real box (I believe it did fit precisely 6 discs), the problem is just that it was a really bad box. The Scrapped Princess thing was different - it wasn't meant to hold the other discs at all.

I think they learned their lesson with Mai-HiME box version 1.0. Look at the excellent box they came up with for HiME 7 and for Otome 1.

The LE won't come with a crappy artbox. This is a high profile show with a TV broadcast. This has sale potential far beyond what HiME, Haruhi, and Lucky Star will have (possibly combined). So, they'll do it right. Or pay for it.

[Kawada]

With Geass I would like to know how they are going to package everything. If this box is meant to hold the rest of the series, will it matter if you get the double disc sets or the singles?

I was wondering that as well. They could either include the single volumes here (for the people who want as much cover art as possible) or the double-disc set, leaving room for R2. Bandai usually provides an image of everything included in an LE set so we should know their plans within the month. Hopefully.

[Mafty Allegro]

The DVD singles look fantastic (the same artwork as the R2s--no pun intended, of course--but with better backgrounds and the logo matching well with the whole cover image), yet, the DVD stater box, while having nice artwork and looking fairly good, certainly pales in comparision to the elegant CLAMP-drawn R2 box. I'll still be getting the LE, but I would much rather have that R2 design.

[Talyn]

I am SUPREMELY underwhelmed with the art choice. Was this actually confirmed as a chipboard artbox? Given that it's obviously sized to hold both DVDs plus all the extras, I wonder whether we're getting set up for another Eureka Seven or Scrapped Princess situation of cheap, throw-away 'artboxes'. My understanding was that EACH two-disc LE was touted as coming with an 'artbox', or is that incorrect?
All those physical pack-in extras combined won't take up much more space than a t-shirt, so it shouldn't require a box bigger than they've been doing. That and it's $75. I know it comes with 9 eps, but I don't think they'd charge $75 and not make the box sturdy. I'm expecting something not quite as fancy as Haruhi or Lucky Star, but definitely not a Scrapped Princess "fooled ya!" "box".

.... don't remind me of SP not getting a box....evil people! :cry:

btw...I'll be grabbing the LE...depending on whether I can whittle down my pvc orders for August....

[geotrio]

Does anyone happen to know where I can view pictures of the r2 code geass artboxes?

[prnoct90]

Does anyone happen to know where I can view pictures of the r2 code geass artboxes?

Here's a link to one.

http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html

[geotrio]

Does anyone happen to know where I can view pictures of the r2 code geass artboxes?

Here's a link to one.

http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html

Thanks. Yeah, they look really nice. Hopefully Bandai will include some of the images from them on their boxes.

[something]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.

[Fencedude]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.

Its very....well, its very CLAMP.

Now, I'd love to have a large print of their Kallen or CC illustrations from the R2 ED Sequences as a poster, but they aren't really packaging material. And that image especially is not even remotely representative of the series.

Honestly, it looks more like something from Tsubasa than Code Geass. The amount of influence Takehito Kimura had on the animation designs is sadly under appreciated.

[Damius]

Does anyone happen to know where I can view pictures of the r2 code geass artboxes?

Here's a link to one.

http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html

That is good art, but now I will not say... I want this at all price.

[prnoct90]

^ Oh, I agree with you guys. I was just providing the link.

[Buster Blader 126]

Hmm, I was expecting it to look a little more extravagant than that. But no matter!

I was planning on blind-buying Code Geass since January, despite having never watched the series. The hype that I heard regarding the series was really piquing my interest, and I just had this feeling that I was really going to like it. In March, I caved and decided to watch the fansubs of the first season, telling myself that I was going to buy it anyways, so there was no harm in doing so. Needless to say, my gut feeling was right - I finished it in 8 days, and it became one of my favourite series in a matter of episodes.

Even though I know that the extra stuff makes the price more bearable/worth it, the fact that I'm still paying $75 is going to hurt quite bit. I'm still going to buy it though, as I like to keep my series in an art box and I want to support the series.

[The Great Bear]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.Its very....well, its very CLAMP.

Now, I'd love to have a large print of their Kallen or CC illustrations from the R2 ED Sequences as a poster, but they aren't really packaging material. And that image especially is not even remotely representative of the series.

Honestly, it looks more like something from Tsubasa than Code Geass. The amount of influence Takehito Kimura had on the animation designs is sadly under appreciated.

Yeah, I'd have to agree. Nice and all as a poster perhaps, but it's really quite divorced from what the show is. And since this is probably a wraparound piece, you'd need 3 to get the full effect. Just the spine or one side would give you just a slice of that picture.

I'll take the R1 artwork I see above. It'll do.

[Danime]

They are offering a lot with it, but the price is a tad steep (even for 2 discs and a soundtrack CD).

Have to think it over.

Eh? If you compare this to a Japanese release... A single Clannad LE would be around the same price as this, but in this you get all the stuff listed above... it's not just 2 discs and a soundtrack CD.

I think it's a little cheap to say this is expensive for what it includes...

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?

[Damius]

They are offering a lot with it, but the price is a tad steep (even for 2 discs and a soundtrack CD).

Have to think it over.

Eh? If you compare this to a Japanese release... A single Clannad LE would be around the same price as this, but in this you get all the stuff listed above... it's not just 2 discs and a soundtrack CD.

I think it's a little cheap to say this is expensive for what it includes...

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?

Yup, for me it is not expensive at all for all it include. The problem is people often should say: "It is expensive for what interesting me in the LE"

[Talyn]

I'm eager for TRSI to put this up on the site... I wanna use a coupon and GA... :cool:

[Danime]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.

Really? (http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m52825404)

[hikaru004]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.

Really? (http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m52825404)


Yes. Really. R1 fans are spoiled with Lucky Star and Haruhi boxes. That box just wouldn't do for R1. Besides Code Geass has already made loads of money in R2 and is on TV in R1 so the box can be "better" and should be on Lucky Star's level regardless of what else is included.

That box is just wraparound art of 1 picture with a hole for the DVDs to go in showing no creativity whatsoever. xxxHOLiC's R1 artbox was a wraparound of 3 pics.

Edit: The box on the front page appears to be Lucky Star level (ie. it opens). I need confirmation though.

[prnoct90]

Also, you have to remember that they get those boxes for free with first press. We pay a premium for them, so they better be pretty awesome.

[The Great Bear]

They are offering a lot with it, but the price is a tad steep (even for 2 discs and a soundtrack CD).

Eh? If you compare this to a Japanese release... A single Clannad LE would be around the same price as this, but in this you get all the stuff listed above... it's not just 2 discs and a soundtrack CD.

I think it's a little cheap to say this is expensive for what it includes...

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?

Why should I give Bandai a break? I'm the customer. I decide how much, or how little (I'm watching it for free on Adult Swim. I don't have to pay a cent if I don't want to) I am going to pay for a release.

And please, no R2 to R1 comparisons. The differences between the two markets are quite wide.

And for me, the LE is only 2 discs, an artbox and a soundtrack CD. I don't give a shit what little knickknacks and geegaws they're throwing in there as well. I didn't ask for them, and I don't really care.

If you like all of that stuff, good. I'm glad that you're getting it. But for me, all of that is just going to sit in a box in a closet somewhere, next to the Haruhi pillowcases and the Ghost in the Shell: SAC tiny tachikoma figure. Oh, and all of those ugly, unwearable, wrong sized t-shirts.

[BigPants]

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?

A Lelouch real doll?

No, I kid... It is cheap though for all of that stuff that's packed-in with it. If I were interested in the soundtracks and everything, I'd jump all over this.

[hikaru004]

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?

A Lelouch real doll?

No, I kid... It is cheap though for all of that stuff that's packed-in with it. If I were interested in the soundtracks and everything, I'd jump all over this.

The box to open ala Haruhi and Lucky Star.

[Buster Blader 126]

I think it's a little cheap to say this is expensive for what it includes...

And yeah, this isn't Japan, but this isn't cheap-land either... give Bandai a break O_O.

4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga...... what more could you possibly want?


I would've been perfectly fine with just the two DVDs & the box. No more, no less. In fact, that's what I would've preferred.

Granted, I'll probably actually use the extras in the Code Geass LE at some point (unlike Haruhi, which I bought the SEs only for the broadcast order DVDs and the only thing out of the extras that I actually use are the pillowcases), and for all that stuff, the price does seem worth it.

[Suwako Moriya]

The box is decent, but really that great in my view. I mean the side image is nice, but a bit busy. The spine while perhaps appropriate is kind of well boring. Still I have seen worse, but I've also seen better. I wonder what the other side looks like.

[Danime]

Why should I give Bandai a break? I'm the customer. I decide how much, or how little (I'm watching it for free on Adult Swim. I don't have to pay a cent if I don't want to) I am going to pay for a release.

And please, no R2 to R1 comparisons. The differences between the two markets are quite wide.

And for me, the LE is only 2 discs, an artbox and a soundtrack CD. I don't give a shit what little knickknacks and geegaws they're throwing in there as well. I didn't ask for them, and I don't really care.

If you like all of that stuff, good. I'm glad that you're getting it. But for me, all of that is just going to sit in a box in a closet somewhere, next to the Haruhi pillowcases and the Ghost in the Shell: SAC tiny tachikoma figure. Oh, and all of those ugly, unwearable, wrong sized t-shirts.

Well they're giving the option of a cheaper LE as well, with the artbox and less of the other stuff, apparently. So this isn't your only option. Or maybe it is, but I got the distint impression there were going to be two LE releases and one RE release.

Whatever, it just annoys me when people give a company a hard time for trying their best to give us some awesome stuff! If you don't think the extras are worth it then just go with the RE... But I see your point if this is the only option for a LE and you just want an artbox and soundtrack CD. *waves white flag*

EDIT: Something else mentioned here that I hadn't actual thought about properly... That unless the Japanese release is actually released as a LE, all "LE" extras are just given free in the first pressing. I guess that just wouldn't work in R1 further than the pencilboards Geneon gave. Weird kind of marketing to give first pressing bonuses, very very weird, it'd be like saying the first 5000 people to buy an iPhone get 1000 free songs from iTunes or something.

[something]

If you compare this to a Japanese release...
I stopped reading right here. Everything you say after this is suddenly irrelevant.

[something]

Really? (http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m52825404)
Yes really. I thought I was pretty clear the first time...

[Danime]

Yes really. I thought I was pretty clear the first time...

You were, but seeing it on a box might have changed your mind. How stupid of me to think that.

EDIT: To clarify, as the art is meant to be on a box in the first place it makes sense that you may feel differently actually seeing on the box instead of stretched into what was linked. I certainly thought it looked strange no on the box...

[something]

You were, but seeing it on a box might have changed your mind. How ridiculous of me to think that.
It's just not a great piece of art for representing Code Geass. Certainly nothing that would entice me to get a box. I do like wraparound art, but that Clamp piece doesn't work for me. It's not like the R1 box is amazing either, though I still want to see the other side.

[karen0586]

Here's a link to one.
http://community.livejournal.com/code_geass/373471.html
Eh. It's alright, but I'm not overly impressed or anything. Decent as a piece of art, but meh as box art.

I agree... it looks like a great image, but not one that would work as a box artwork to me. TO each its own after all.

[karen0586]

I would've been perfectly fine with just the two DVDs & the box. No more, no less. In fact, that's what I would've preferred.

That would have been my choice too. But since there isn't one ameable to what I want, I'll just settle for one of the releases that it'll have. Still undecided at the moment, but the RE collection for me is the most obvious choice at the moment.

[hikaru004]

I still don't think that the picture represents the actual orientation of the box but a view to get 2 panels into the picture. The actual box orientation looks to be counterclockwise with the Code Geass panel on the top and the Lelouch panel representing the front or back.

[Solid Slap]

Gosh darn weather! TRSI has not put this up for pre-order yet. :cry:

When it comes to Geass, I'm so impatient.

[something]

Gosh darn weather! TRSI has not put this up for pre-order yet. :cry:

When it comes to Geass, I'm so impatient.

As long as it's up by a Bandai studio sale, I'll be happy =P

[Whoomp]

It looks good and seems to contain just the things I would want in a LE collection (well, except from figurines I just can't keep my hands away from those :P). Thank god they have stopped with the t-shirts, the only one I ever bought that fit me was the first Eureka Seven shirt.

[Elaniel]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.

[something]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.
It'll be $40 in a studio sale =P

And one should happen rather soon, actually. I'd say a month, max.

[Elaniel]

YEah I figured a Bandai sale was due very soon, but I'm impatient and didnt want to wait.

Plus I already have 6 things planned to buy in a Bandai sale, if I go over that, I get hit with customs and then no savings really :(. I make it a habit of not buying more than one order of stuff in a studio sale (plus I think there are only 7 Bandai things I wanted altogether anyway that have been solicitated or back cataoluge.)

[Solid Slap]

I put in my order. Normally, I would wait for a sale, but as I said before I'm impatient with anything Geass. While I may not get it any faster, I just feel better about doing it.

[Elaniel]

I put in my order. Normally, I would wait for a sale, but as I said before I'm impatient with anything Geass. While I may not get it any faster, I just feel better about doing it.

Hey, you never know. Their first shipment may only consist of 2 and we could have grabbed them and all the waiters for a sale might have to wait!!! :P

[The Great Bear]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.It'll be $40 in a studio sale =P

And one should happen rather soon, actually. I'd say a month, max.

I'll be waiting for the studio sale as well. Geass is a title I've decided I will buy, but it's by no means high on the priority list.

[Talyn]

I pre-ordered mine... I'm not waiting...plus I used a GA coupon with GA membership...works for me...

[WTK]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.It'll be $40 in a studio sale =P

And one should happen rather soon, actually. I'd say a month, max.

I'll be waiting for the studio sale as well. Geass is a title I've decided I will buy, but it's by no means high on the priority list.
I will be waiting for a studio sale for this release as well.

[Solid Slap]

I pre-ordered mine... I'm not waiting...plus I used a GA coupon with GA membership...works for me...

ARGH I totally forgot about the coupon! I didn't even bother looking on the site because usually the order mininum is a bit higher than my order was.

[JackC]

I have a request for the final volume of this. a one size fits all Zero Mask.

[Solid Slap]

I have a request for the final volume of this. a one size fits all Zero Mask.

Only if it has the retractable back piece like the real one. That would cost a cool grip though...

[prnoct90]

What coupon???

[TheLaughingMan]

Totally awesome release! For once, it's loaded with extras and all of them are somewhat useful. CD's and manga are great, 2 dvd's at once, plus a nice box. Yes, a bit pricey but so worth it to me!

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

[Damius]

Totally awesome release! For once, it's loaded with extras and all of them are somewhat useful. CD's and manga are great, 2 dvd's at once, plus a nice box. Yes, a bit pricey but so worth it to me!

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

I don't think it's possible for the box to be use only for the extras, it's an Bandai style artbox that come with the first volume. Let's hope that the next volumes (that will not have a artbox) will be less pricey....

[something]

What coupon???
If you have a GotAnime? membership, go to gotanime.com and plug in your last name/zip and get the monthly $x off $y coupon.

[WTK]

What coupon???
If you have a GotAnime? membership, go to gotanime.com and plug in your last name/zip and get the monthly $x off $y coupon.
There are more coupons here (http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/printCatalog/#download) as well.

[karen0586]

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

I'd love it if this was the case! If this was a box that would hold all releases, then I have to say that I would jump on it very quickly and my LE dilemma would be solved!

[Senna]

I'm disappointed to see that this is how the artbox looks -- I was hoping Bandai would bring over the gorgeous R2 Clamp artbox. Oh, well. Regardless, I'll still be picking up this LE, because the goodies inside outweigh the comparatively bland outside ^_^ (I am so on board for those CDs ...)

[Talyn]

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

I'd love it if this was the case! If this was a box that would hold all releases, then I have to say that I would jump on it very quickly and my LE dilemma would be solved!

It's designed to hold the first half of the series....it's like Eureka 7, come volume 7, there will be a second half LE with the second art box...

[HitokiriShadow]

It's not bad, but what I can see of it is kind of underwhelming. It's not bad, just... decent. Still, considering its 9 episodes and comes with a manga I'd be getting anyway, it's not a bad deal.

[prnoct90]

What coupon???
If you have a GotAnime? membership, go to gotanime.com and plug in your last name/zip and get the monthly $x off $y coupon.

Wow, I had a GotAnime? subscription for months and didn't know that. :blush:

[Ingraman]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.
It'll be $40 in a studio sale =P

And one should happen rather soon, actually. I'd say a month, max.

If RightStuf only holds the Bandai sale every six months or so, we might not be seeing it until August if my notes are correct (I haven't looked at ?Karen's? list recently). The last sale was in late-February. Hmm... The ones last year were end of March and end of August.

I'm waiting for a studio sale, too (if I'm buying it at all), so I'll pray for end of July. I didn't watch this show as it was broadcast, so I haven't had the advanced viewing to get me excited, and what I've seen on CN so far hasn't overwhelmed me (maybe it's the dub voices?). Not having grabbed the first season as it aired means that I'm not bothering with the second season as it's broadcast (or its discussion thread in the general anime forum). All of that doesn't help generate excitement for the show. Since I've ignored it so far, maybe I'll just wait for a season 1+2 complete set in a few years.

[something]

If RightStuf only holds the Bandai sale every six months or so, we might not be seeing it until August if my notes are correct (I haven't looked at ?Karen's? list recently). The last sale was in late-February. Hmm... The ones last year were end of March and end of August.
The six month deal is sort of thrown out of whack by Geneon's departure. Pretty sure we've been seeing sales a little more recently than six months between since then, but I haven't crunched the numbers lately.

[karen0586]

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

I'd love it if this was the case! If this was a box that would hold all releases, then I have to say that I would jump on it very quickly and my LE dilemma would be solved!

It's designed to hold the first half of the series....it's like Eureka 7, come volume 7, there will be a second half LE with the second art box...

I really don't understand what Bandai Ent is saying most of the time, but can I gather from this that this box is actually suppossed to fit the rest of the series in here? And by the rest of the series I of course am refering to the first season.

I don't know why it seems like things with Geass are :knowitall: me. I thought by what I read and understood, that each release is going to have it's own LE and nothing mentioned a box that would hold the whole series. I wouldn't mind being wrong though... so if I am, then I'd gladly :blush:.

[karen0586]

If RightStuf only holds the Bandai sale every six months or so, we might not be seeing it until August if my notes are correct (I haven't looked at ?Karen's? list recently). The last sale was in late-February. Hmm... The ones last year were end of March and end of August.
The six month deal is sort of thrown out of whack by Geneon's departure. Pretty sure we've been seeing sales a little more recently than six months between since then, but I haven't crunched the numbers lately.

It has still been around 6 months in between so it might as well be in September. We might get one in august though... since 5 months is not unheard of. And that's of course, if DLK doesn't shift things around like he's prone to do whenever it strikes his fancy.

[TheLaughingMan]

I just hope the box is designed to hold vol 1-3 and not vol.1 + it's extras...

I'd love it if this was the case! If this was a box that would hold all releases, then I have to say that I would jump on it very quickly and my LE dilemma would be solved!

It's designed to hold the first half of the series....it's like Eureka 7, come volume 7, there will be a second half LE with the second art box...

But isn't Geass released in 3 "parts"? That's what would go in the box...

Then again, what's the packaging gonna be like for those part 1 releases scheme (geass, gurren, terra)? Guess we'll see comes July with Gurren. Then we might have a clue what the geass box could be like?

I mean if the box is sold with the part 1 release and not the singles, then one can guess the singles won't fit in the box...?

So confused. :noodle:

[TheLaughingMan]

If RightStuf only holds the Bandai sale every six months or so, we might not be seeing it until August if my notes are correct (I haven't looked at ?Karen's? list recently). The last sale was in late-February. Hmm... The ones last year were end of March and end of August.
The six month deal is sort of thrown out of whack by Geneon's departure. Pretty sure we've been seeing sales a little more recently than six months between since then, but I haven't crunched the numbers lately.

It has still been around 6 months in between so it might as well be in September. We might get one in august though... since 5 months is not unheard of. And that's of course, if DLK doesn't shift things around like he's prone to do whenever it strikes his fancy.

Well not only is Geneon out making less sales available, don't forget Manga don't put anything out by now. So that's 2 out. Sales will definitely comes sooner/more often. A lot. Just take Viz for example, barely 4 months between the 2 latest sales for them?
Or, we'll see more clearance/in stock type sales. Or longer sales. Or whatever DLK can cook up.

[karen0586]

So confused. :noodle:

That's how I feel. Goodness... I really don't understand anything at all :sweat:. I just feel like I'm making things overtly complicated :P.

[karen0586]

Well not only is Geneon out making less sales available, don't forget Manga don't put anything out by now. So that's 2 out. Sales will definitely comes sooner/more often. A lot. Just take Viz for example, barely 4 months between the 2 latest sales for them?
Or, we'll see more clearance/in stock type sales. Or longer sales. Or whatever DLK can cook up.

And even if they might not be long, we'll get sales for studios that have never had one before... those are the ones that are going to not speed things along.

[prnoct90]

You can pre-order it now. They have it up quite cheap. Cost me $53.74 with GotAnime. Think it's up for $57, quite cheap.
It'll be $40 in a studio sale =P

And one should happen rather soon, actually. I'd say a month, max.

Where do you get that number from? Studio sales take the percent off from the Retail Price not the Right Stuff price. So it would be like 33% (or whatever) off of $75 dollars not $56. So you really aren't saving anything. Unless I'm missing something.

[something]

Where do you get that number from? Studio sales take the percent off from the Retail Price not the Right Stuff price. So it would be like 33% (or whatever) off of $75 dollars not $56. So you really aren't saving anything. Unless I'm missing something.
Studio sales are 40% off retail. GotAnime (which anyone who shops at TRSI frequently has) is another 10% off the final price.

$75 * 40%off = $45 * 10%off = $40.50. And shipping will be free because the $49 threshold (for domestic shipping) is based on the pre-coupon price and this release alone well surpasses it.

[prnoct90]

Where do you get that number from? Studio sales take the percent off from the Retail Price not the Right Stuff price. So it would be like 33% (or whatever) off of $75 dollars not $56. So you really aren't saving anything. Unless I'm missing something.
Studio sales are 40% off retail. GotAnime (which anyone who shops at TRSI frequently has) is another 10% off the final price.

$75 * 40%off = $45 * 10%off = $40.50. And shipping will be free because the $49 threshold (for domestic shipping) is based on the pre-coupon price and this release alone well surpasses it.

oh, ok

[Cyber Inviso]

That's a lot of goodies they are offering. The artwork is very good-looking.

[WTK]

Cover art enlarged...

[karen0586]

Cover art enlarged...

And very thankful for that I am. Gah that blue on the side is still great!

[Damius]

Cover art enlarged...

And very thankful for that I am. Gah that blue on the side is still great!


Indeed! Now I want to see this box open in all the goods included...

[something]

Indeed! Now I want to see this box open in all the goods included...
I just want to see the other side. NEEDS KALLEN AND NUNNALY!

[karen0586]

Indeed! Now I want to see this box open in all the goods included...
I just want to see the other side. NEEDS KALLEN AND NUNNALY!

Yeah, it will be nice to see what is happening on the other side as well!

[Damius]

Indeed! Now I want to see this box open in all the goods included...
I just want to see the other side. NEEDS KALLEN AND NUNNALY!

Yeah, it will be nice to see what is happening on the other side as well!


Yeah really, Bandai please do an exception!!!!!

[Solid Slap]

I just want to see the other side. NEEDS KALLEN AND NUNNALY!

Amen.

[Migs]

Unfortunately, I'm not lucky enough to take part of any studio sales and such that you guys are lucky to have, so will just buy the LE at my local retailer when it gets released.

As for the LE, I'm defiantly going to buy it. For the price that they are asking for and the goodies that are included (4 booklets, 2 discs, 1 soundtrack, 1 drama CD, artbox, manga as one person mentioned), it's totally worth it for me.

I just pray that the Drama CD is actually translated, either done by the english cast or it comes with a translated script that we can read along too.

As is, it's perfect for me. Wouldn't have wanted an added figurine (chances are I'll give it too a friend of mine who collects and buys figurines), so it's a waste for me.

I even like the R1 box art over the R2 box art. The R2 Box Art looks totally un-Code Geass in my opinion. Kinda looks like fanart really, faces of Code Geass characters meshed with bodies from RomeoXJuliet/Tsubasa Chronical or similer series.

I'm glad they didn't release a sub only edition first like they are doing for Guuren Lagaan. Just means I have to wait even longer for the Dub+Sub edition to come out. As is, I'm in limbo as too when the dub+sub edition of Guuren Lagaan will even be released. If ever. Weird move by Bandai.

But, there ar't that many anime titles I want to buy anyway. So far it's just Buso Renkin Boxset 2 - Guuren Lagaan and Code Geass on my Anime Buy List so far.

Still, it's a month and 4 days away before we all can get Code Geass R1.

[Migs]

Now I want to see this box open in all the goods included...
Indeed, that I would love too see. But probably that will only happen after it has been released. Which is great for me, since I still have to wait a bit longer - possibly a week - before it arrives in my hands.


I just want to see the other side. NEEDS KALLEN AND NUNNALY!
Ditto and affirmative. Bandai, please deliver! :)

[something]

As is, I'm in limbo as too when the dub+sub edition of Guuren Lagaan will even be released. If ever. Weird move by Bandai.
Off topic but just to note: Don't worry about this, it'll definitely come out. A dub *does* exist, because they need one for when it airs on Sci-fi. Getting a show on TV (which just about always means English) and then not selling any English/bilingual DVDs to capitalize would be lunacy. So you'll definitely see bilingual TTGL, and the estimate we've heard is January.

[Migs]

Sorry for being off-topic

the estimate we've heard is January.
That sounds pretty crazy in my opinion. But what do I know, got no idea what the fanbase wants.

[karen0586]

Sorry for being off-topic

the estimate we've heard is January.
That sounds pretty crazy in my opinion. But what do I know, got no idea what the fanbase wants.

No one knows what the fanbase wants :P. Bandai Ent is doing the best they can with what they have. They are choosing to do releases this way for some reason that not all of us will understnad, but we know that things are coming. I think that having the show delayed is better than not having it at all.

[Migs]

Again, sorry for being off-topic.

I think that having the show delayed is better than not having it at all.
You got a good point there. I can live with that.
Although I bet you if ADV still held onto this title, we would't have a sub edition first and then have the dub+sub release much later.

But I'm glad Bandai picked it up, since they actually release better quality video releases than ADV. They have dipped in quality for their releases in the past 2 years.

[something]

I think that having the show delayed is better than not having it at all. You got a good point there. I can live with that. Although I bet you if ADV still held onto this title, we would't have a sub edition first and then have the dub+sub release much later.
But there's no real evidence it's "delayed" at all, beyond when they could have gotten it out if they never did a sub-only version. Remember, they're redubbing the whole thing, they are not using the ADV dub, for whatever reason. Even if bilingual were the only version, it would *not* be out yet, as they're actively dubbing it as we speak. January might seem a bit over-long, but not totally unreasonable.

The sub-only release was not meant to go in place of or take away from the bilingual release, but rather to target a different audience and/or people who didn't need a dub or an LE release, or valued speed and cost over language choice. When they finish up the dub and create the new packaging and all, you'll see the standard bilingual release (which according to an AnimeToday interview with the producer, Yoshida, will have a series box and maybe some other goodies). Bandai has definitely not forgotten/forsaken you on TTGL.

[karen0586]

Again, sorry for being off-topic.

I think that having the show delayed is better than not having it at all.
You got a good point there. I can live with that.
Although I bet you if ADV still held onto this title, we would't have a sub edition first and then have the dub+sub release much later.

But I'm glad Bandai picked it up, since they actually release better quality video releases than ADV. They have dipped in quality for their releases in the past 2 years.

If ADV had been able to keep the show, then whatever is happening at ADV wouldn't be happening. It just wasn't meant to be though... and instead of just having the chance of other volumes being 'indefinitely delayed' like others seem to be.

[HitokiriShadow]

If ADV had been able to keep the show, then whatever is happening at ADV wouldn't be happening.

I'm not seeing how you could possibly reach that conclusion. If ADV still had it, then Gurren Lagann would just be one more series that might be screwed over. I can't see any situation in which ADV keeping Gurren Lagann would change their situation for the better. Bandai getting means its coming out and will continue to be released in its entirety.

[karen0586]

If ADV had been able to keep the show, then whatever is happening at ADV wouldn't be happening.

I'm not seeing how you could possibly reach that conclusion. If ADV still had it, then Gurren Lagann would just be one more series that might be screwed over. I can't see any situation in which ADV keeping Gurren Lagann would change their situation for the better. Bandai getting means its coming out and will continue to be released in its entirety.

What I meant to say was that if nothing was happening within ADV (their problems and such) then they wouldn't have somehow lost GL. I'm probably reaching, but that's what I'm thinking. I did not say that if they had kept GL, then all of their problems would have magically dissappeared. Do not misunderstand since I think my second sentence explained that.

[Migs]

I actually wish Code Geass got the 5.1 audio treatment, in either English (most likely) or Japanese Audio tracks.

Since I do have a 5.1 audio system, it just is so much better and more immersing.

something: Thanks for the info, always good to be informed!

[Migs]

I would like to apologize if my comment on GL has caused any problems or misunderstandings, it shouldn't even be here in the first place. But thought it was relevant since GL and CG are being released in the US from the same Company.

[Talyn]

I would like to apologize if my comment on GL has caused any problems or misunderstandings, it shouldn't even be here in the first place. But thought it was relevant since GL and CG are being released in the US from the same Company.

Pah...don't worry about it Migs.... a lot of us do this...whether you've been here a couple days or years....going off topic...is an art form! :catgirl: welcome to aod btw!

[Damius]

I would like to apologize if my comment on GL has caused any problems or misunderstandings, it shouldn't even be here in the first place. But thought it was relevant since GL and CG are being released in the US from the same Company.

Pah...don't worry about it Migs.... a lot of us do this...whether you've been here a couple days or years....going off topic...is an art form! :catgirl: welcome to aod btw!


Hehe, topic that do not go of topic are rare like some of the Geneon titles ;)

[Migs]

After reading this (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2008/new-york-comic-con/bandai-entertainment) article, it kind of makes me think that Bandai presumes Gurren Lagann is more 'highly anticipated' than Code Geass. Hmmm.

Don't get me wrong, Gurren Lagann is WoW-awesome series with an unusual story structer[sp] ( What many series take 26 or more eps to do, Gurren Lagann can do it in just 15. Then ep 17 onwards is like a second season! ep 16 is a recap of the previous 15 episodes.) that I loved from start to finish.

But Code Geass is *much* more epic. It has a deep story line that mixes up quite a few elements such as Comedy-Action-Drama-Political Drama(hav't seen a good Political Action Drama since Gundam Wing). Just the world they show you is highly impressive. It's a scenario that can actually happen, which adds to the suspense of it (Sure, there may not be any Geass users, but the bulk of it could happen. It happened in the past with the British Colonys.).

Something tells me Bandai keeps a watchful eye on 2ch and many other forums to hear the thoughts and ramblings of the fans/their client base.

But hey, thats just my opinion. I'm glad I don't have to wait so long for Code Geass to be released. ;)

[something]

After reading this (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2008/new-york-comic-con/bandai-entertainment) article, it kind of makes me think that Bandai presumes Gurren Lagann is more 'highly anticipated' than Code Geass. Hmmm.
Oh, totally. I definitely think Gurren Lagann is bigger, no doubt about that. Code Geass is a big show too, but Gurren Lagann is as about as big as it gets outside of long running shounen fighting shows.

Now this doesn't say anything about quality, just that TTGL is a bigger show (I love them both as well, or at least the 13 eps of TTGL I saw). At least, so far. I think the difference in where each is airing will skew the actual outcome in R1 and bring their sales much closer. I'd think Adult Swim >>>> Sci-Fi as far as raising awareness goes, so while normally I'd expect TTGL to notably outsell Geass, now I'm not so sure.

The other factor is that Geass has a second season running right now in Japan so it's closer to the surface of fandom's consciousness. And with TTGL in two separate releases, you might not see it on those ICv2 Top 10 lists, with some of the sales being in 2008 and some in 2009 rather than all together.

But if all things were equal, I personally believe TTGL would outsell Geass, even though both ought to do quite well.

[Migs]

Yeah, I think the Gainax name brand has alot to do with it. Bandai is trying to get those NGE Fanatics too actually *move* on and dive into Guuren Lagaan.

[bluesilo]

Was waiting for the TRSI sale to order this box. $40.50 later and I'm happy Code Geass fanatic.

[Migs]

Was waiting for the TRSI sale to order this box. $40.50 later and I'm happy Code Geass fanatic.

Sadly for me, in order to wait for a sale of any kind, would only happen years later. Assuming it has't even been sold out yet.

So, I have to buy it now. They don't call it Limited Edition for nothing, you know?

[Fencedude]

But Code Geass is *much* more epic. It has a deep story line that mixes up quite a few elements such as Comedy-Action-Drama-Political Drama(hav't seen a good Political Action Drama since Gundam Wing). Just the world they show you is highly impressive. It's a scenario that can actually happen, which adds to the suspense of it (Sure, there may not be any Geass users, but the bulk of it could happen. It happened in the past with the British Colonys.).



You're comparing apples and oranges (or Super Robots and Real Robots...), I'd hesitate to say that either CG or TTGL are "more epic" than the other, but I'd say that your description of Geass is being...overly generous.

(Also, Geass is just as "likely to happen" as Death Note...)

[Migs]

I'd hesitate to say that either CG or TTGL are "more epic" than the other, but I'd say that your description of Geass is being...overly generous.

Fair enough. I may have been over generous, but it's just due to a really good and well thought out storyline it has become so far.

(Also, Geass is just as "likely to happen" as Death Note...)
Could you elaborate on this please? I don't get what you mean by "likely to happen"?
Are you referring to how well it started then crashed at the end like in the manga, but madhouse fixed it up to have a much better ending?

[WTK]

Some releases dates provided by RACS w/estimated retail price (based on the listed pre-ordered/discounted pricing):

9/2/2008
Ghost Slayer Ayashi, Part 1 (DVD 1 & 2 / Eps. 1 - 10) - $39.98~
Ghost Slayer Ayashi, Part 1 (LE w/ Collector's Artbox, 16-Page Guide Book & Manga) - $64.98~
Gurren Lagann, Vol.3 (Eps. 19 - 27) - $29.98

10/7/2008
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 2 (DVD 3 & 4 / Eps. 10 - 17) - $39.98
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 2 (LE w/ Sound Eps II CD & Manga) - $59.98~

11/18/2008
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - $29.98~
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (LE) (2-Discs + CD) - $49.98~

12/2/2008
Ghost in the Shell: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell: Innocence (SE)
Ghost in the Shell: Innocence (Blu-ray)

1/6/2009
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 3 (DVD 5 & 6 / Eps. 18 - 25) - $39.98
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Part 3 (LE w/ OST 2 & Sound Eps III CD's & Manga) - $64.98~

[Solid Slap]

It wouldn't hurt Bandai to just go on ahead and solicit all of that so I can take advantage of the Right Stuf Bandai sale before it ends.

[WTK]

It wouldn't hurt Bandai to just go on ahead and solicit all of that so I can take advantage of the Right Stuf Bandai sale before it ends.
That would just work way too perfectly. ;)

[Damius]

It wouldn't hurt Bandai to just go on ahead and solicit all of that so I can take advantage of the Right Stuf Bandai sale before it ends.


You know it will be solicit a day after the end...right...

[karen0586]

It wouldn't hurt Bandai to just go on ahead and solicit all of that so I can take advantage of the Right Stuf Bandai sale before it ends.
That would just work way too perfectly. ;)

And then of course a vacuum would appear and the universe would end! You don't want the end of the world do you? :P

[Migs]

And then of course a vacuum would appear and the universe would end! You don't want the end of the world do you? :P

Unless you are Shinji Ikari.

[karen0586]

And then of course a vacuum would appear and the universe would end! You don't want the end of the world do you? :P

Unless you are Shinji Ikari.

True... but he doesn't count! :bigsmile:

[Elaniel]

Great prices for the LE's :D

[WTK]

http://www.bandai-ent.com/catalog/images/large/80322_LRG.jpg

[something]

Awesome spine. But even more awesome is the other side. For those wanting a clearer shot until Bandai provides one: http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/21606

[WTK]

Awesome spine. But even more awesome is the other side. For those wanting a clearer shot until Bandai provides one: http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/21606
That side definitely looks awesome. My copy is still @ TRSI. Hopefully it will be shipped soon.

[karen0586]

I agree... it's nice to see the other parts of the LE box. It looks great!

[Classical]

Awesome spine. But even more awesome is the other side. For those wanting a clearer shot until Bandai provides one: http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/21606

Oh man, now I'm really tempted to get the LE. That looks great.

[something]

Awesome spine. But even more awesome is the other side. For those wanting a clearer shot until Bandai provides one: http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/21606Oh man, now I'm really tempted to get the LE. That looks great.
I just love how Lelouche is all "Kallen, YOUR CROTCH IS MINE!"

[The Great Bear]

http://www.bandai-ent.com/catalog/images/large/80322_LRG.jpg

Okay, that's weird.

I have the LE sitting right next to me…and that's not what it looks like.

The background color scheme is blue not reddish/purplish as it is here.

There is no spine picture of Lelouch.

Could this be the design for R2? Or a prototype that they abandoned? This is not the actual physical product I have sitting next to me.

[Classical]

Awesome spine. But even more awesome is the other side. For those wanting a clearer shot until Bandai provides one: http://moe.imouto.org/post/show/21606Oh man, now I'm really tempted to get the LE. That looks great.
I just love how Lelouche is all "Kallen, YOUR CROTCH IS MINE!"

LOL, after taking a more closer look, it really does look like that.

[WTK]

http://www.bandai-ent.com/catalog/images/large/80322_LRG.jpg

Okay, that's weird.

I have the LE sitting right next to me…and that's not what it looks like.

The background color scheme is blue not reddish/purplish as it is here.

There is no spine picture of Lelouch.

Could this be the design for R2? Or a prototype that they abandoned? This is not the actual physical product I have sitting next to me.
I wonder why BEI posted this cover today if it's not the right one? It very well could be an abandoned design.

[something]

Okay, that's weird.
I have the LE sitting right next to me…and that's not what it looks like.
The background color scheme is blue not reddish/purplish as it is here.
There is no spine picture of Lelouch.
Could this be the design for R2? Or a prototype that they abandoned? This is not the actual physical product I have sitting next to me.
Well, that sucks. What does it actually look like? Is the CC/Kallen/Lelouche pic I linked to a full version of not actually on the box either?

[WTK]

I just love how Lelouche is all "Kallen, YOUR CROTCH IS MINE!"
I didn't even notice that until you mentioned it. :sdsmiley:

[The Great Bear]

Well, that sucks. What does it actually look like? Is the CC/Kallen/Lelouche pic I linked to a full version of not actually on the box either?

Give me a sec. Pictures to come.

[The Great Bear]

Pictures to come.

As promised:

Geass box pictures:

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6069/geassbox1an6.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/861/geassbox2hl0.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8983/geassbox3kf0.jpg

I was not able to get a good shot of the interior artwork. There's a picture of Lelouch dressed as Zero, and the inside lid has a picture of Lelouch's Geass eye.

Contents shot:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/691/geasscontentsdq4.jpg

[WTK]

Pictures to come.

As promised:

Geass box pictures:

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6069/geassbox1an6.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/861/geassbox2hl0.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8983/geassbox3kf0.jpg

I was not able to get a good shot of the interior artwork. There's a picture of Lelouch dressed as Zero, and the inside lid has a picture of Lelouch's Geass eye.

Contents shot:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/691/geasscontentsdq4.jpg
Thanks for the pics. I guess the artwork that BEI posted never materialized...

[Damius]

Pictures to come.

As promised:

Geass box pictures:

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/6069/geassbox1an6.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/861/geassbox2hl0.jpg
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8983/geassbox3kf0.jpg

I was not able to get a good shot of the interior artwork. There's a picture of Lelouch dressed as Zero, and the inside lid has a picture of Lelouch's Geass eye.

Contents shot:
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/691/geasscontentsdq4.jpg

The box looks really nice. I'll want it now!

[JINROH]

Thank you Great Bear for the pics !!!! *saved to desktop* :beatingheart:


My wife and I are so looking forward to watching this again,and owning the series,We pre ordered the LE box during the Bandai studio sale.

I just love the artwork on the LE box,and its good to see,we wont have to wait long to get the rest released.

[JINROH]

I am SUPREMELY underwhelmed with the art choice. Was this actually confirmed as a chipboard artbox? Given that it's obviously sized to hold both DVDs plus all the extras, I wonder whether we're getting set up for another Eureka Seven or Scrapped Princess situation of cheap, throw-away 'artboxes'. My understanding was that EACH two-disc LE was touted as coming with an 'artbox', or is that incorrect?
All those physical pack-in extras combined won't take up much more space than a t-shirt, so it shouldn't require a box bigger than they've been doing. That and it's $75. I know it comes with 9 eps, but I don't think they'd charge $75 and not make the box sturdy. I'm expecting something not quite as fancy as Haruhi or Lucky Star, but definitely not a Scrapped Princess "fooled ya!" "box".

When I think of "fooled ya!" boxes the first series that comes to mind is Mai-Hime. The first box was just...well...horrible. I wonder if it was even meant to hold the rest of the series or just the first DVD and the T-shirt.



I am still surprised they have not done something about SAC 1's 'box' What a
massive disappoinment after spending 80+ bucks for it. :cry:

I love the show,and don't regret the purchase,but still,talk about cheaping out in the extreme on the 'box'

I've been considering getting the LE single tin release to replace this.

[magicalgirlj]

this is nice. code geass looks awsome.

[karen0586]

I agree, great pictures. I want this so badly! But many things are getting prioritized.

[Whoomp]

Yay, mine shipped yesterday and will probably arrive sometime today. I hope it looks as wonderful irl as on the pics.