Hurin Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 Hi All, Yes, I did a search. No, it didn't come up with anything. I'm looking for a reputable seller that has the original Region 2 (Japan) DVD of Macross: Do You Remember Love. Can someone enlighten me on three questions: 1. Is this DVD still in print or will any one I find be a bootleg? 2. Is the video transfer any different than the one used for the fx Perfect Edition bootleg? 3. Is the Bandai/Emotion release the best Region 2 release? I have found two stores that (apparently) sell it here and here. But, how do these fit with the questions above. . . and $90!?! Thanks for any info! H Quote
zeo-mare Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 i never see anyone in the USA with it, the only place i know to find all of the region 2 dvd of macross is Yahoo japan. chris Quote
Pat Payne Posted February 22, 2005 Posted February 22, 2005 (edited) Hurin, if you're in the Los Angeles Area (or anywhere else in the country that has one) try going to an Asashiya or Kinokuniya bookstore. They can special order it for you. It's still in print AFAIK (at least it was last year, when I bought mine), can't talk to the comparison with the boot, as I don't buy boots, and as Bandai/Emotion is the only R2 seller, it is by default the best. And if you go through Asashiya or Kinokuniya, you can be assured of the real McCoy-san. Pricewise, $80-$90 is the best you're going to get. The DVD itself is 7800 yen (roughly $80, going by a rough exchange rate) and on top of that, the stores add markups, small tariffs from the gummint, and shipping fees from Japan. Edited February 22, 2005 by Pat Payne Quote
Hurin Posted February 22, 2005 Author Posted February 22, 2005 (edited) Hey Pat, I'm 90 miles north of LA. But in this weather, I think online is my best bet. What do you think of yesasia.com? They have it here for a pretty good price. Does this look official? DYRL R2 at Yesasia.com Sorta looks like an Asian Amazon! Edit: Well, I'm convinced it's legit. Though some of the reviewers were saying "if it's the real thing. . ." My copy is on the way. That's not a bad price. No tax and free shipping! H Edited February 22, 2005 by Hurin Quote
Graham Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 I usually order my original R2 Japanese DVDs from CD Japan. They have DYRL in stock (click on link above). Graham Quote
bandit29 Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 Yesasia.com sells only official products. I've never seen bootlegs there. Bought from them a few times. No problems. BTW the exchange rate sucks right now. Quote
Hurin Posted February 23, 2005 Author Posted February 23, 2005 Yesasia.com sells only official products. I've never seen bootlegs there. Bought from them a few times. No problems. BTW the exchange rate sucks right now. Cool thanks. That sets me at ease. H Quote
Mechamaniac Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 What are you looking to do with it?. If you want to sub it similarly to the FX boot, I can lend you my R2 copy. That way you don't have to shell out 90 bucks for it since I already did. LMK. Quote
Hurin Posted February 23, 2005 Author Posted February 23, 2005 What are you looking to do with it?.If you want to sub it similarly to the FX boot, I can lend you my R2 copy. That way you don't have to shell out 90 bucks for it since I already did. LMK. Ack! Too late! But that's okay, I'll consider it a collectible. BTW, you noticed where I credit you in the notes for the FX subbing, right? H Quote
Mechamaniac Posted February 23, 2005 Posted February 23, 2005 What are you looking to do with it?.If you want to sub it similarly to the FX boot, I can lend you my R2 copy. That way you don't have to shell out 90 bucks for it since I already did. LMK. Ack! Too late! But that's okay, I'll consider it a collectible. BTW, you noticed where I credit you in the notes for the FX subbing, right? H DOH, ah well, you will appreciate the R2 when you get it, it is well worth the bucks. And no, I hadn't noticed, until now, but umm, it's Mecha MANIAC, not Mecha MECHANIC. Thanks for the props though!. I can't wait to give this a shot. So, back to my original question, are you going to try to do the same for the R2 (slightly longer) version?. I would LOVE to be able to watch that version with these great subs. Quote
Hurin Posted February 23, 2005 Author Posted February 23, 2005 (edited) And no, I hadn't noticed, until now, but umm, it's Mecha MANIAC, not Mecha MECHANIC. D'oh! I have been reading your name wrong for over three years! Fixed it. So, back to my original question, are you going to try to do the same for the R2 (slightly longer) version?. I would LOVE to be able to watch that version with these great subs. That's the plan! H Edited February 23, 2005 by Hurin Quote
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