Mechamaniac Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 OK, I don't condone bootlegging, but hey, BW gave us no choice here. So, has anyone picked up all five eps of Zero in a set yet?. They're all over Ebay, but I'd like to get one that has some half decent subs etc. Thanks, Quote
Aegis! Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 mmmm , I don´t know if I should be posting this but so far I´ve found there´s only two versions. there´s the Fx version and the MI version , haven´t bought neither of them but based on thw quality of the DYRL and M7 version I would go for the Fx version although I haven´t seen any review of it. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted January 6, 2005 Author Posted January 6, 2005 Ahh, cool, I didn't know FX did a version. I too have their M7 boot, so I'll go for that one. Quote
Damaramu Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I saw a 2-disc set that had all 5 episodes for cheap.....like under $20. Quote
broadshore Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I have a question personally. did any of you guys had problems with the English Translation from Macross Zero? Quote
azrhino Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 did any of you guys had problems with the English Translation from Macross Zero? You mean other than the fact that much of the translation was incomprehensible??? No. I am considering getting ahold of a fansub script and resubtitling the series on one disc containing all 5 episodes. Provided it is not commercially released within the next couple of years. Quote
Keith Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 From what little I've heard, the 2 disc version uses the same subtitles as the 5 individual disc's (which aren't "that" bad). I've heard absolutely nothing about the FX version though, curiously so. But then FX has been known to rip other HK disc's in the past (and even when they did original stuff, their M7 subtitles were horrible most of the time) so that's a crapshoot. Quote
Graham Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I don't have the single disc set containing all 5 episodes that is currently selling here in HK, but I do have the 5 individual discs. Subtitles are fair-to-poor. Quite a bit of dialogue is mistranslated, especially concerning protoculture. Also, some of the names are messed up. Graham Quote
fansubs2000 Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I just went on e-bay and bought the FX version. 1 DVD with all 5 episodes for $8.99 SHIPPED! I hope FX did a decent job with the subs. I really like thier version of DYRL. I'll let you all know how the subs are after i get the DVD in the mail. Quote
Keith Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 Hmm, I forgot how well their DYRL DVD turned out (not super accurate, but an acceptable HK translation). Perhaps their Zero will have a decent translation after all, at least if they're smart enough to borrow fan scripts. Quote
Dobber Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 I got a 1 disc FAN-sub version. It ROCKS!!!! Picture and sound quality is excellent. the guy must have ripped them to DVD. I have a few single DVD's picture and sound quality is equal if not better than some of those. Can't remember the sellers name but in the description he says the translation is perfect.....I'd say he was pretty accurate! Chris P.S. If anyone is interested I'll see if I can find the sellers name so you can see if he is still selling them. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted January 6, 2005 Author Posted January 6, 2005 But then FX has been known to rip other HK disc's in the past (and even when they did original stuff, their M7 subtitles were horrible most of the time) so that's a crapshoot. Yeah, some of the subs on the FX Mac 7 set were pretty bad. I couldn't decide if I was more annoyed or amused when, for several episodes in the first box set, they kept referring to "Planet Dance" as "PARRY STANCE" ! But overall, they are good, and I love the packaging, and the discs themselves. Definitely a good deal considering that we'll never see a US release. I got a 1 disc FAN-sub version. It ROCKS!!!! Picture and sound quality is excellent. the guy must have ripped them to DVD. I have a few single DVD's picture and sound quality is equal if not better than some of those. Can't remember the sellers name but in the description he says the translation is perfect.....I'd say he was pretty accurate!Chris P.S. If anyone is interested I'll see if I can find the sellers name so you can see if he is still selling them. Please, do tell!. I'm a bit skeptical as to the vid quality if they are all on one DVD, but if the price is right, and the subs are good, I'll give it a shot. Quote
bandit29 Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 (edited) I have the FX version. The subs are mostly ripped from the other HK boots. I have the 1-4 individual DVDs so I checked them versus the FX DVD. The video is really nice though. Better than the others. All 5 episodes are on one DVD. IIRC, its a dual-layered DVD. Bought it for about 10.00 shipped of off ebay from sundevildvd. Here's two up for auction: http://search.ebay.com/macross-zero_W0QQso...ntrypageZsearch Edited January 6, 2005 by dejr8bud Quote
Jagull Posted January 6, 2005 Posted January 6, 2005 how accurate are the subs from ANBU & Anime One? (2 fan subbing groups) Quote
MAXXxxx Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 how accurate are the subs from ANBU & Anime One? (2 fan subbing groups) pretty close, I happen to like their translations best. (compared to animejunkies, ricebox, and another who released m0 fansubs) Quote
Jagull Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 good to know. Now maybe i'll go ahead and stick them all on a DVD Quote
dafunguy Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 I picked up the fx version of all 5 episodes on 1 disc. The picture and sound quality was pretty good. However, the English subtitles were not accurate... messed up names, bad grammar, missed protoculture reference, etc. There was a point were there was no sound during the very first appearance of the Roy's VF-0. Was that done on purpose (for dramatic effect)? Anyways, got the disc off ebay for $7.99 shipped. There's a fan sub version on ebay for $8.99 shipped. Does anyone have that version? Quote
Ivan Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Does anyone know what the quality of the Chinese translations are like? Better or about the same as the English ones? Thx. Quote
Gaijin Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 I got a 1 disc FAN-sub version. It ROCKS!!!! Picture and sound quality is excellent. the guy must have ripped them to DVD. I have a few single DVD's picture and sound quality is equal if not better than some of those. Can't remember the sellers name but in the description he says the translation is perfect.....I'd say he was pretty accurate!Chris P.S. If anyone is interested I'll see if I can find the sellers name so you can see if he is still selling them. Was it this one? Macross Zero DVD I hope so...I bought this one today...looked like a fan sub that actually has decent subs. Based on his/her feedback I'd guess that I'm correct. Quote
Dobber Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 Hey everyone, Sorry I forgot I posted here . OK I'll try to post the link to what his auction looked like but the sellers name is twopieceinarow . In the auction he states that it has perfect subtitles and flawless grammer. He's from San Jose, CA. I'm sure you can do a search for his auctions to see if he is selling more, or even ask if he'll make a copy if he isn't selling them. Chris Quote
Dobber Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 OK, just did a search by seller on EBAY. It's listed on his second page alittle more then half way down. $8.00 shipped to the U.S. says he'll ship worldwide but it might be more. No auction time was listed but it says 38 are available, I think it might be his Ebay store or something. Hope this helps, I'm really happy with my copy. A few of the episodes are ANBU not sure who did the other ones, but I totally know what is going on. Hope you like great price for great product IMHO! Chris Quote
eugimon Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 I went ahead and ordered it... didn't have broadband for a while so I wasn't able to bittorrent the early eps when it came out, and now... so few people are seeding it's just not worth the hassle. Quote
Wheels Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 (edited) Hey everyone, Sorry I forgot I posted here . OK I'll try to post the link to what his auction looked like but the sellers name is twopieceinarow . In the auction he states that it has perfect subtitles and flawless grammer. He's from San Jose, CA. I'm sure you can do a search for his auctions to see if he is selling more, or even ask if he'll make a copy if he isn't selling them.Chris Hey Dobber, I just did a search for him and I can't find him on eBay? Maybe he's now all sold out? OK, just did a search by seller on EBAY. It's listed on his second page alittle more then half way down. $8.00 shipped to the U.S. says he'll ship worldwide but it might be more. No auction time was listed but it says 38 are available, I think it might be his Ebay store or something. Hope this helps, I'm really happy with my copy. A few of the episodes are ANBU not sure who did the other ones, but I totally know what is going on. Hope you like great price for great product IMHO!Chris Yeah, I did a similar search and I can't find him? Maybe can you put a link up to his eBay page for me, please? Thanks in advance! Edited January 10, 2005 by Wheels Quote
Dobber Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 I'd be happy to but I don't know how to. If someone can explain how I'll do it. Chris Quote
Baldrick Posted January 10, 2005 Posted January 10, 2005 Is this the guy? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...6336753056&rd=1 Quote
Mechamaniac Posted January 10, 2005 Author Posted January 10, 2005 Hey Dobber, what's the packaging like? Standard Jewel Case type? Can you snap a pic of yours? Thanks! Quote
Dobber Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 Is this the guy?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...6336753056&rd=1 Yup that's the one! Chris Quote
Dobber Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 Hey Dobber, what's the packaging like?Standard Jewel Case type? Can you snap a pic of yours? Thanks! Mine came in a standard DVD case. No jacket though. . Not really a big deal for me though I just, slipped in my HK episode one cover. Chris Quote
Sweekz Posted January 11, 2005 Posted January 11, 2005 I have all five PM me if you want them Ill trade them out for other series of macross Quote
Viceland Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 (edited) Is this the guy?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...6336753056&rd=1 Are those "watermarks" seen on the screen captures? (red circle-4 and jibberish)Are they on the screen for the duration of each episode? And what about this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWN:IT Green Macross Zero GT watermark? Anyone know which is the better version? Edited January 12, 2005 by Viceland Quote
isamu Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 I just went on e-bay and bought the FX version.1 DVD with all 5 episodes for $8.99 SHIPPED! I hope FX did a decent job with the subs. I really like thier version of DYRL. I'll let you all know how the subs are after i get the DVD in the mail. Impressions please Is this the guy?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...6336753056&rd=1 Yup that's the one!Chris Impressions please I mean, are the subs as good as he claims them to be? ::sigh:: why can't someone do this for DBZ? Quote
Dobber Posted January 12, 2005 Posted January 12, 2005 Is this the guy?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...6336753056&rd=1 Are those "watermarks" seen on the screen captures? (red circle-4 and jibberish)Are they on the screen for the duration of each episode? And what about this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWN:IT Green Macross Zero GT watermark? Anyone know which is the better version? No, those watermarks are not there. He uses existing Fan-subs like ANBU. Then puts them on DVD. Quality on mine is terrific! Chris Quote
eugimon Posted January 13, 2005 Posted January 13, 2005 Got my disc today...have to say it's pretty darn good... super fast shipping, great quality.. I''ll happily buy from this guy again. Quote
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