He-Man (2002) - Vol. 1

[gobo]

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Description:

This was a revival of the classic 80's cartoon He-man and the Masters of the Universe for the modern age, it focused on the early adventures of Prince Adam, who, having just become Eternia's most powerful guardian He-Man, had to learn how to handle his new powers, and lead his allies into battle against the evil Skeletor. With the aid of his own Evil Warrior henchmen, Skeletor schemes to blanket Eternia in chaos, and rule over the planet in dominion. Only He-Man, guided and advised by the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, stands in his way.

With the aid of his trusted friends and Masters, he vows to end Skeletor's evil and the other evils that plague Eternia. The battle is joined as Good and Evil collide in a fight for Eternia's fate!

This unique take on the retro fan favorite delighted and entertained the children of this decade as it did to those living in the 80's.

Enclosed are the first 13 episodes from the award-winning series.

Special Features:


Audio Commentaries
Each episode iIncludes the oringinal morals not shown on Cartoon Network * World of He-Man Documentary
Interview with the Creative Team
He-Man Heroes Still Gallery (Sketches & Toy Pictures)
Animated Animatics of the first 3 Episodes
Comic -Con He-Man Panel (approx. 20 mins)
DVD ROM (Scripts for eps 1-13) and more TBA - Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) - Digital Stereo

Other Information:

Runtime: 286 Minutes
So awesome... :D

[Brodie]

Ill be buying this as soon as I see it....

But, how long was the run? Til 2005?

[Jon]

Ill be buying this as soon as I see it....

But, how long was the run? Til 2005?


Think it was 2003 (maybe 2004). As the series had 2 Seasons (with a total of 39 episodes).

[ZariusTwo]

I see my original TVTOME synopsis for the series has been used in the description (not the first time I've had guides swiped either, JETIX UK use my TMNT episode synopsises)

[DrSpengler]

As good as bought.

I recently got into the 2k2 toyline...the non-repaint/remold aspect of it, anyhow. Denyer over at the TFArchive sent me an Evil-Lynn as a gift for all the hardwork I've done translating manga for the site. A fantastic gift, too, considering how hard she is to find.

All I need now are the Webstor and Clawful action statues and I'll have completed my Skeletor and Minions collection.

[gobo]

Special Features:
Each episode includes the original morals segments (never seen on Cartoon Network)

”World of He-Man” Documentary

He-Man® Heroes Still Gallery

Never before seen Sketch gallery (heroes)

Audio Commentary on 5 episodes with director Gary Hartle, Story Editor Dean Stefan and writer Larry DiTillio. Moderated by Ian Richter - Three commentaries have extended discussions
after the episode ends and have been shot in High Definition

Animatics of the first 3 Episodes

Comic-Con He-Man® Panel

Scripts for eps 1-13 (DVD-Rom)

8 Page booklet

2 Masters of the Universe® Collectible art cards by acclaimed comic book artists Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Silent Hill) and Dustin Nguyen (Superman/Batman, Detective Comics)
New info is in bold. Also worth mentioning is that the "Interview with the Creative Team" previously mentioned is no longer in the list. I assume the "extended discussions" shot in HD at the end of those three ep commentaries must be the source material for that particular special feature.

[gobo]

One week left... Here are a couple store-exclusives:

Best Buy will include a series box to house all three volumes.
Target will be offering a bonus disc that has the movie version of the the first three eps.

I'd like to think there are more exclusive versions, but that's all I know of.

P.S. - Volume 2 is set to release May 27th. I know what you're thinking: "Already?!?" You'll get no complaints from me. ^_^

[Jon]

One week left... Here are a couple store-exclusives:

Best Buy will include a series box to house all three volumes.
Target will be offering a bonus disc that has the movie version of the the first three eps.

I'd like to think there are more exclusive versions, but that's all I know of.

P.S. - Volume 2 is set to release May 27th. I know what you're thinking: "Already?!?" You'll get no complaints from me. ^_^


Had mentioned of the Best Buy exclusive a little while back, but just found out of the Target one (from TV Shows On DVD, as you likely did).

Also glad to hear of the quick releasing!

[gobo]

You're absolutely correct, sir. And, I knew that someone here had previously mentioned what the Best Buy exclusive was, but didn't see the post in this thread. So, I shanghaied and incorporated your details to the TVshowsonDVD news. Thanks, dude. ;)

[GK Punk]

P.S. - Volume 2 is set to release May 27th. I know what you're thinking: "Already?!?" You'll get no complaints from me. ^_^

I was thinking "Not soon enough" :o

[Jon]

And now He-Man.org has a heads-up about a Disc problem.

Seems a few minutes of "Courage of Adam" accidentally got skipped in the authoring process of the Disc. But BCI has plans for a Disc-replacement service.

[GK Punk]

BCI always has SOME issue.

[gobo]

Since they've switched to a different authoring house for Volume 2, I wonder how much that'll delay its release... :ohwell:

But, calling in for the replacement disc (expected to be available by next Tuesday) will also get you "a new exclusive bonus item for your trouble and as an apology from [them]." I wonder what that could be...

[AleXviD]

Glad I found this thread. It’s been a long since last post, but I need help and right now that’s the only place I can ask.

I have sealed copy of Volume One right in front of me and UPC on sticker is 787364816897, which according to Google, is belongs to 4-disc Target Exclusive. But Target’s sticker with

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Volume 1 LIMITED EDITION 4 DVD SET - Includes Bonus DVD Includes "He-Man The Beginning" Featuring the Never Been Distributed Movie Version featuring the First 3 Episodes of the He-Man Series

information is nowhere to be found and it still says 3 DVDs on the back of slipcover, so I don’t know if I should open the box or not (I already have regular edition). If somebody here still have Volume One Target Exclusive could you please tell me what it says about disc quantity? Pretty please?

[Hero]

I did'nt know about the 4 Disc version. I proudly own Vol.1 but could'nt track down the others after. I eventually caved and bought the complete set for next to nothing (in currency exchange).

I regard MOTU Vol.1 reg.1 as the best presented DVD set I've ever bought.

===HERO

[TheCanadiandrome]

i've got all the dvds of the "He-man 2002" series and i recently got the "Complete First Season" of the 80's cartoon on dvd as well

[Hero]

Hats off to you mate.

===HERO

[gobo]

I have sealed copy of Volume One right in front of me and UPC on sticker is 787364816897, which according to Google, is belongs to 4-disc Target Exclusive. But Target’s sticker with information is nowhere to be found and it still says 3 DVDs on the back of slipcover, so I don’t know if I should open the box or not (I already have regular edition). If somebody here still have Volume One Target Exclusive could you please tell me what it says about disc quantity? Pretty please?
I keep letting this slide. Sit tight and I have a couple extra Target Vol. 1s. I'll let you know if the number matches and, if it doesn't, offer you one of mine. This is the reason I bought 'em back then. ;)


EDIT: Your number is correct. Can I interest you in a Target or BestBuy exclusive of Volume One or Two though? BB V1 comes with an art box continuing the mural started w/ previous MOTU series, I have the replacement discs & bonus art cards for each copy and I'm temporarily at a loss for an answer as to what the exclusives for V2 were.

[AleXviD]

EDIT: Your number is correct.
gobo, thanks! I've started to rip off the wrapping and when I took off slipcover I could already feel that it is Target indeed – with bonus disc in envelope box feels thicker than regular. Why it’s not having Target sticker and why ВСI decided to not change anything on package (resulting bonus disc to end up in envelop instead of special holder) is beyond me, but I am glad that UPC are correct. Thanks again!

Can I interest you in a Target or BestBuy exclusive of Volume One or Two though? BB V1 comes with an art box continuing the mural started w/ previous MOTU series, I have the replacement discs & bonus art cards for each copy and I'm temporarily at a loss for an answer as to what the exclusives for V2 were.
Man, it’s so tempting, but I recently purchased Best Buy’s Volume One off eBay (it was used, but it was the best I could find at the time… hope it’ll get to me in week or two) so I’m kinda low on cash right now. Maybe I’ll contact you once I have spare money (and if you okay with international shipping, of course)?

As for exclusives for Volume Two (I thought I have some pictures of these, but after 2 hours of searching thru my pics I wasn't able to find 'em):

Best Buy Volume 2 exclusive:
Has a 5x7 Lithograph featuring the V2 cover with a slightly reworked composition and no title or volume info.
It's printed with a brand-new technique - a holographic spot varnish.
It features Emiliano's sketches of Skeletor and Evil-Lyn printed on the back.

Target Volume 2 exclusive:
Has art cards that are 5x6 and printed on a foilboard.
They utilize promotional images created for the MYP cartoon.
- He-Man and Battle Cat with Skeletor in the background
- Heroes group shot in front of Grayskull
- Villains group shot in front of Snake Mountain


While Volume Three was in 3 different versions: Target (He-Man keychain), Best Buy (printed comic-adaption of unproduced episode 40 by MVCreations) and SDCC (King Grayskull cover).

Do you have any of these as well?

[Jester]

I take it this isn't the Mill Creek releases...:D

[gobo]

As for exclusives for Volume Two (I thought I have some pictures of these, but after 2 hours of searching thru my pics I wasn't able to find 'em)
According to the thread I started for it back then, BestBuy's exclusive was an awesome lithograph and Target's was three exclusive art cards. I have extras of these buried in my closet.


EDIT: I see you already found descriptions. :ohwell:
While Volume Three was in 3 different versions: Target (He-Man keychain), Best Buy (printed comic-adaption of unproduced episode 40 by MVCreations) and SDCC (King Grayskull cover).

Do you have any of these as well?
Sorry, no. I kinda forgot about getting extras of these until they were all sold out. I never even considered getting the keychain version, and I wasn't about to spend the $50+ those scalpers were asking for the SDCC exclusive.

[GK Punk]

I got the Volume 3 with Key Chain from Target. I wanted the Skeletor version though.

[gobo]

I wanted the Skeletor version though.
:-? 'Splain, please.

[AleXviD]

:-? 'Splain, please.
I think GK means Skeletor keychain that was included in Best Buy's Complete Series box (not to be confused with Best Buy's Volume One box w/ mural).

[GK Punk]

Yeah there was Two keychains that I know of, one was Skeletor one was He-Man. I bought Volume 3 from I think Target that came with the He-Man Keychain. I learned later of the Skeletor one.