New series DVDs, 'edited'?

Zelda · 11-25-2006, 06:46 PM

I'm looking for Mutants and Monsters as well as the Return of the Ultimate Ninja DVDs. I keep finding them on ebay listed as 'edited'.....what exactly is edited about them? Any time I ask a seller, they have no idea. Are ALL of them "edited"? Or are there special kid-friendly versions that I want to avoid?

....and if anyone has either of those DVDs available, I'd be happy to take them off your hands (:

*gobo* · 11-25-2006, 07:27 PM

I believe that refers to the fact that the distributor for the DVDs historically released their earlier VHSs/DVDs in both edited and uncut versions. Since a lot of the shows from 4Kids were Japanese in origin (Kirby, Sonic X, Shaman King, etc.), retailers just formatted them all as 'edited' (meaning they might be a bit rearranged or cut, and they don't include the original Japanese soundtrack) even though anyone with half a brain knows that TMNT is all-American.

In actuality, there are a few (too many) DVDs for the new TMNT cartoon series that are incomplete. Some people call that 'edited', but it's just a case of American animation being spurned by the snobby animé geeks who run the company. So, a lot of the first season volumes have only one credit-roll per disc, and many of the multi-part eps have only one narrated intro for its two or three parts although they still have multiple title sequences.

Jon · 11-25-2006, 07:31 PM

From what I've seen, the only editing was to the 'intro' pieces (the bits prior to the opening theme) being cut out on a few early episodes. Otherwise I think the episodes are complete. The reason for the "edited" notation (far as I can figure) is because Funimation is mainly known for releasing Anime; as-such at times other DVDs they do are incorrectly labeled with that.

Zelda · 11-25-2006, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys...just bought them!

*gobo* · 11-25-2006, 11:35 PM

Oh, in regards to what's edited about these particular DVDs: There's nothing at all wrong with "Return of the Ultimate Ninja", the best possible compilation of episodes IMO. But, even the season four eps on "M&Ms" have the season 1 - 3 title sequence. No Mikey hopping around, saying "We shredded Shredder" like it was supposed to be. But, at least they didn't leave out anything important.

11-25-2006, 06:46 PM	#1
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	New series DVDs, 'edited'? I'm looking for Mutants and Monsters as well as the Return of the Ultimate Ninja DVDs. I keep finding them on ebay listed as 'edited'.....what exactly is edited about them? Any time I ask a seller, they have no idea. Are ALL of them "edited"? Or are there special kid-friendly versions that I want to avoid? ....and if anyone has either of those DVDs available, I'd be happy to take them off your hands (: __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

11-25-2006, 07:27 PM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I believe that refers to the fact that the distributor for the DVDs historically released their earlier VHSs/DVDs in both edited and uncut versions. Since a lot of the shows from 4Kids were Japanese in origin (Kirby, Sonic X, Shaman King, etc.), retailers just formatted them all as 'edited' (meaning they might be a bit rearranged or cut, and they don't include the original Japanese soundtrack) even though anyone with half a brain knows that TMNT is all-American. In actuality, there are a few (too many) DVDs for the new TMNT cartoon series that are incomplete. Some people call that 'edited', but it's just a case of American animation being spurned by the snobby animé geeks who run the company. So, a lot of the first season volumes have only one credit-roll per disc, and many of the multi-part eps have only one narrated intro for its two or three parts although they still have multiple title sequences. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

11-25-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
Zelda Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 364	Thanks guys...just bought them! __________________ ~Zelda~ Author of Judgment: Volume I http://www.myspace.com/zellieberraine Inspired by what I love best about TMNT: character dynamics, superheroes that aren't of the Superman variety, genetics, etc

11-25-2006, 11:35 PM	#5
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Oh, in regards to what's edited about these particular DVDs: There's nothing at all wrong with "Return of the Ultimate Ninja", the best possible compilation of episodes IMO. But, even the season four eps on "M&Ms" have the season 1 - 3 title sequence. No Mikey hopping around, saying "We shredded Shredder" like it was supposed to be. But, at least they didn't leave out anything important. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

11-25-2006, 07:31 PM	#3
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	From what I've seen, the only editing was to the 'intro' pieces (the bits prior to the opening theme) being cut out on a few early episodes. Otherwise I think the episodes are complete. The reason for the "edited" notation (far as I can figure) is because Funimation is mainly known for releasing Anime; as-such at times other DVDs they do are incorrectly labeled with that.