Captain N the uncomplete series. - Page 2

~~LogicDonny~~ · 03-03-2007, 12:25 AM

Very nice, Dr. Spengler, you bought my hopes up a little more now you explain the show on dvd.

*DrSpengler* · 03-03-2007, 10:36 AM

Here's something interesting for the Captain N fans on the board:

The comics.

I dunno if that's the complete run or not, but I think it is.

The comics were interesting because they were not permitted to use third party characters, hence the absence of Simon Belmont and Megaman. So they had to make up for it with Nintendo first party characters, like Samus Aran.

And since Simon wasn't around to make that love triangle between him, Kevin and Lana, they used Samus instead. And man, Samus' thing for Kevin borders on the psychotic.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-03-2007, 10:52 AM

God I love that comic.

The head writer Jeffery Scott famously admitted he did'nt know who Samus was, yet knew and used Mother Brain as the series' main villain.

The best story is "King of Shreds and Patches", just for THAT panel where Samus, in her FULL GEAR, saying "hold me Kevin until forever comes again", it looks both ridiculous and surreal

Though in all honesty, it is a pretty good story despite that, and the comic does end with another enjoyable story, "When Freinds Fall Out", which sadly opens up tons of storylines and tension between characters that are'nt resolved.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 03-03-2007, 02:16 PM

yes I heard of the comics but never actually read them. Um the show can't wait to see it again after years of not seeing it.

Anyways, on screwattack.com they have this little show called Captain S which is the captain N version of Sega not nintendo. lol

*Drtooth* · 03-03-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

Okay, I've personally spoken with the producer of these DiC DVD releases a couple of time, and he explained the situation. Here's the legal deal. Season 3 of the Capt. is considered a separate series, because it aired with Super Mario World as a single 30 minute show on NBC. The two come bundled together in syndication, and go together in a DVD set.

I had a feeling that was the case. But then again, that shreds my hope of NOT having to buy SMW, since it wasn't that good. Or at least the hope it will be all 13 cartoons on one cheap disk.

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Anyways, season 3 sucked ass. I've got it on my hard drive, and I forgot how bad it was. Inferior writing, bad animation, off model character designs (simplified by the cheap Taiwanese studio) and changed voices.

Now that makes me wonder... I don't care about SMW, and I didn't like too much of season 3. If it was on the set, It would have been great as bonus episodes. But I'm thrilled that SMB3 is on the way. But I will say, there's 2 things that disappoint me otherwise. Any plans for more Heathcliff or Inspector Gadget sets? And there's no word of Dennis the Menace just yet either. I'm glad the videogame based cartoons are doing well, but are the others just an incomplete first season?

I also want to point out, Filmation released Ghostbusters on DVD in sets, while Sony released the Real Ghostbusters in 4 episode volumes. Considering SHOUT! Is a subsidiary (sp?) of Sony, all the while releasing most of Dic's cartoons (ALF went to Lion's Gate, since they had the license for the sitcom) why not have Ghostbusters released like that? Did they not sell well?

Anyway, I have been looking for Captain N for the last few days to no avail, myself. It always happens. If I don't have the money, I can find exactly what i'm looking for. When I have the money, I can't find what I want.

~~LogicDonny~~ · 03-03-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

I had a feeling that was the case. But then again, that shreds my hope of NOT having to buy SMW, since it wasn't that good. Or at least the hope it will be all 13 cartoons on one cheap disk.

Now that makes me wonder... I don't care about SMW, and I didn't like too much of season 3. If it was on the set, It would have been great as bonus episodes. But I'm thrilled that SMB3 is on the way. But I will say, there's 2 things that disappoint me otherwise. Any plans for more Heathcliff or Inspector Gadget sets? And there's no word of Dennis the Menace just yet either. I'm glad the videogame based cartoons are doing well, but are the others just an incomplete first season?

I also want to point out, Filmation released Ghostbusters on DVD in sets, while Sony released the Real Ghostbusters in 4 episode volumes. Considering SHOUT! Is a subsidiary (sp?) of Sony, all the while releasing most of Dic's cartoons (ALF went to Lion's Gate, since they had the license for the sitcom) why not have Ghostbusters released like that? Did they not sell well?

Anyway, I have been looking for Captain N for the last few days to no avail, myself. It always happens. If I don't have the money, I can find exactly what i'm looking for. When I have the money, I can't find what I want.

um I was kinda disapointed with what they handled the real ghostbusters. they had 2 episodes on that ghostbuster 1+2 movie set with the 2 cartoons. then I heard of the real ghostbusters on dvd, I was pyshced went to the dvd store saw it on shelf I looked at it, then walked away.

I never saw how horrified how bad the dvd was handled.. 4 episodes in 3 different sets andbesides I saw those on tv last october too!

*DrSpengler* · 03-03-2007, 03:42 PM

Well, the Real Ghostbusters sets were kind of done to "test the waters" so to speak. Sort of how Kid Rhino initially released the "Heroes" and "Villains" DVDs of Transformers which contained 3 episodes each before committing to the season sets.

I don't know how well the Real Ghostbusters DVDs sold, though when they first came out they were rather tough to find and I kept hearing that Best Buy was consistently selling out.

As for DiC's non-video game properties, I'm sure they'll get to them. The video game ones are just "easy money" at the moment and in high demand. They'll run out very soon.

They've already released Heathcliff & and the Catillac Cats in its entirety. Heathcliff & Maramduke and Heathcliff & Dingbat were never as popular or as well-animated, so they aren't likely in the same demand Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats were.

I'm sure more Inspector Gadget will be on the way, since he's more or less DiC's flagship character and almost their "mascot" in a way.

Anyhow, DiC/Shout Factory have been coming along very nicely and getting these releases out at a steady pace. Obviously they can't release 15 shows a year, at least, if they did we wouldn't get all the special features and extra attention the currently released sets have been getting.

It's just a matter of patience. I bet when/if that proposed CGI Ghostbusters 3 hits theaters we'll be getting plenty of Real Ghostbusters DVDs.

*ZariusTwo* · 03-03-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LogicDonny

yes I heard of the comics but never actually read them. Um the show can't wait to see it again after years of not seeing it.

Anyways, on screwattack.com they have this little show called Captain S which is the captain N version of Sega not nintendo. lol

That show deserves to be aired on MTV or preferibly any channel that won't preempt and cancel it at the first oppertunity if they see slumped ratings. Captain S is by far the best tribute to early 1990's action/adventure series I've seen in years, it was clearly inspired by "Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad".

*Drtooth* · 03-03-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

They've already released Heathcliff & and the Catillac Cats in its entirety. Heathcliff & Maramduke and Heathcliff & Dingbat were never as popular or as well-animated, so they aren't likely in the same demand Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats were.

Hmmm... I thought they just released 26 or so episodes.

Anyway, if they keep going on with Inspector Gadget, when is it likely we'd see The Japanese Connection episode?

themaxonline · 03-03-2007, 04:35 PM

AWESOME! Thanks to this thread, I found out that Super Mario Bros. 3 is coming out on DVD in June. I got it preordered! w00h00!

*Drtooth* · 03-29-2007, 03:55 PM

I finally got this a week ago. The store I had the gift certificate to got it in late. Anyway, Here are some observations...

Germ Wars sucked!

The same guy who plays Captain N is the same guy who plays Ed from Ed Edd n Eddy. Dunno why that freaks me out, but it does.

Season 2, learing a lesson from Season 1 and SMBSS, they decided to do parody versions of songs, instead of dealing with royalties and all that. I think they barely slipped some of them by without getting sued themselves (Do the Freak was borderline copywrite infringement as it was).

Once Upon a Time Machine (unless I'm mistaken) Is based off the Video Game Puss N Boots, which is in turn based off a 1960's Japanese Movie of the same name. This would make it the only time they based an episode off a video game that was based on an outside source. And irony of ironies, this episode was animated in Japan!

I know there are 2 versions of "How's Bayou." So which version is this? Seemed like they didn't finish it in time.

03-03-2007, 10:52 AM	#23
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	God I love that comic. The head writer Jeffery Scott famously admitted he did'nt know who Samus was, yet knew and used Mother Brain as the series' main villain. The best story is "King of Shreds and Patches", just for THAT panel where Samus, in her FULL GEAR, saying "hold me Kevin until forever comes again", it looks both ridiculous and surreal Though in all honesty, it is a pretty good story despite that, and the comic does end with another enjoyable story, "When Freinds Fall Out", which sadly opens up tons of storylines and tension between characters that are'nt resolved. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

03-29-2007, 03:55 PM	#31
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	I finally got this a week ago. The store I had the gift certificate to got it in late. Anyway, Here are some observations... Germ Wars sucked! The same guy who plays Captain N is the same guy who plays Ed from Ed Edd n Eddy. Dunno why that freaks me out, but it does. Season 2, learing a lesson from Season 1 and SMBSS, they decided to do parody versions of songs, instead of dealing with royalties and all that. I think they barely slipped some of them by without getting sued themselves (Do the Freak was borderline copywrite infringement as it was). Once Upon a Time Machine (unless I'm mistaken) Is based off the Video Game Puss N Boots, which is in turn based off a 1960's Japanese Movie of the same name. This would make it the only time they based an episode off a video game that was based on an outside source. And irony of ironies, this episode was animated in Japan! I know there are 2 versions of "How's Bayou." So which version is this? Seemed like they didn't finish it in time. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

03-03-2007, 12:25 AM	#21
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	Very nice, Dr. Spengler, you bought my hopes up a little more now you explain the show on dvd.

03-03-2007, 10:36 AM	#22
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Here's something interesting for the Captain N fans on the board: The comics. I dunno if that's the complete run or not, but I think it is. The comics were interesting because they were not permitted to use third party characters, hence the absence of Simon Belmont and Megaman. So they had to make up for it with Nintendo first party characters, like Samus Aran. And since Simon wasn't around to make that love triangle between him, Kevin and Lana, they used Samus instead. And man, Samus' thing for Kevin borders on the psychotic.

03-03-2007, 02:16 PM	#24
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	yes I heard of the comics but never actually read them. Um the show can't wait to see it again after years of not seeing it. Anyways, on screwattack.com they have this little show called Captain S which is the captain N version of Sega not nintendo. lol

03-03-2007, 03:42 PM	#27
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Well, the Real Ghostbusters sets were kind of done to "test the waters" so to speak. Sort of how Kid Rhino initially released the "Heroes" and "Villains" DVDs of Transformers which contained 3 episodes each before committing to the season sets. I don't know how well the Real Ghostbusters DVDs sold, though when they first came out they were rather tough to find and I kept hearing that Best Buy was consistently selling out. As for DiC's non-video game properties, I'm sure they'll get to them. The video game ones are just "easy money" at the moment and in high demand. They'll run out very soon. They've already released Heathcliff & and the Catillac Cats in its entirety. Heathcliff & Maramduke and Heathcliff & Dingbat were never as popular or as well-animated, so they aren't likely in the same demand Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats were. I'm sure more Inspector Gadget will be on the way, since he's more or less DiC's flagship character and almost their "mascot" in a way. Anyhow, DiC/Shout Factory have been coming along very nicely and getting these releases out at a steady pace. Obviously they can't release 15 shows a year, at least, if they did we wouldn't get all the special features and extra attention the currently released sets have been getting. It's just a matter of patience. I bet when/if that proposed CGI Ghostbusters 3 hits theaters we'll be getting plenty of Real Ghostbusters DVDs.

03-03-2007, 04:35 PM	#30
themaxonline Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 278	AWESOME! Thanks to this thread, I found out that Super Mario Bros. 3 is coming out on DVD in June. I got it preordered! w00h00!