Anyone here collect Star Wars movies?

Right now I have the digitally remastered version, the special edition, the special edition's new box setm, episode I on vhs, episode II on vhs and dvd, soon to get the original trilogy on dvd.

The one I need the most right now is the very originals (unfortunately I wasnt born then) BUT THEY WILL BE MINE I SWEAR MY SOUL TO IT! hehe.

Anyone els have this mad obsession?

 

While I have no obsession to own all the versions I do own quite a few of them.

Original version of VHS (3 ways: store bought set from mid-80s, a taped version of widescreen aired on Sci-Fi Channel, and the remastered set that came out right before the SEs)

Special Edition Widescreen VHS

Episode I Widescreen (on VHS and DVD)

Episode II Widescreen DVD

While I will likely buy the DVD set coming out this fall, I will also likely burn the remastered set to DVD when I get a DVD burner so that I have it preserved.

 

Let's see.

I have about 5 Sets of the Classic Trilogy.

Late 80's-Early 1990. - My 1st Set of SW Movies!
A Different Set from the Early 90's.
THX Versions
1st Set of Special Editions
2nd Set of Special Editions with the Clear Covering.

Episode 1 VHS WideScreen
Episode 1 VHS Regular

Episode 1 DVD

Episode II: VHS Never Been Opened Regular
Episode II: DVD Widescreen

Soon to be added:

Classic Trilogy DVD's- Two Sets

Episode III- To be added in 2006??

Hehe

 

I'm not big on owning all the film variations. I used to have the original Star Wars in the old '80s case, but I never opened it and eventually returned it to Wal*Mart. I didn't need something I wasn't going to watch. I do have the remastered OT, Special Edition OT, EP. I Widescreen VHS, and EP. II Widescreen DVD. I'll definitely be getting the Special Edition OT DVDs this fall, though I was really pulling for these highly-rumored "Archival Editions".

 

Why, yes I do collect variantions of the SW Trilogy!
I've got-

CBS FOX Fullscreen Box Set
CBS FOX Widescreen Collector's Edition Box Set
THX Fullscreen Box Set
SE Fullscreem Box Set
SE Widescreen Box Set
Saga Trilogy Box Set
and another unmentionable trilogy set
Episode 1 Fullscreen VHS
Episode 1 Widescreen Collector's Edition VHS
Episode 1 Widescreen DVD
Episode 2 Fullscreen VHS
Episode 2 Widescreen DVD

hehe, I've got a few

...did AOTC come out in Widescreen VHS?

 

CBS FOX Widescreen Collector's Edition Box Set

That's probably the last best option a lot of people will have at getting the originals (non-SE) in a nice viewing format, shy of old laser discs. I need to go ahead and dump those tapes over to DVD since I haven't worn them out yet.

 

Dal,

As the THX Boxed sets are only remastered, they are actually the better option for people to dump over to DVD as they are newer and since the recording is clearer and the sound is better. There are no added or removed scenes in that set so, it IS the original.

 

I've got, I think, every VHS and DVD of the films that have ever legally come out.

The best is my boxed Remastered, Letterbox OT VHS's pre-SE's. I also have the ancient tapes w/ the unedited versions.

But I like the SE's too. I've got 'em all and they take up a lot of room in my movie closet

When people groan that the archival copies won't be available on DVD I shake my head. This is LUCAS we're talking about here. He remasterd the films in 95- released them on tape, then did the SE's 2 years later and made another killing selling them on tape.

He'll eventually sell the archival copies. Why? Because they like milking the trilogy for ever dime they can get for them (note- I don't think that's a bad thing- see proof above )

 

Hey! Don't forget BETAMAX. Nothing says the early '80's like the beta format. Smaller than the VHS tapes and competed with VHS when the two formats first became available. I have A New Hope and the Empire strikes Back on Beta. Can't watch 'em, but I got 'em. I also had the only OFFICIAL version of the OT on VCD. It was released only in Singapore, the quality of the images was horrible, similar to most VCDs, and the movies were on two disks each, which was a pain as well.

 

I only care about one thing right now...

Original Trilogy Widescreen dvd...

Then I'll be all set

 

RS - Were the THX remasters released in letterbox? (Are those the ones that came in the vader, yoda, and trooper boxes?)

I had Star Wars and Raiders on beta tape and used to watch them pretty regularly when I worked at a TV station that used Betacam equipment. I gave them away to a fellow co-worker when I quit though.

 

Were the THX remasters released in letterbox? (Are those the ones that came in the vader, yoda, and trooper boxes?)

Yes, there was a "Widescreen Edition" that had all three packed in a long box side-by-side.

 

This is the stuff I have:
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1997 Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition (VHS)

Episode 1 (VHS & DVD)

Episode 2 (DVD- both Fullscreen & Widescreen)

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Now the only 2 things I need are the OT DVDs (which come out in September) and the Attack of the Clones VHS.

 

I've got:

Set of original (before thx remaster and se's)
Set of SE Widescreen first release
set of SE Fullscreen first release
set of SE Widescreen second release (clear cover)
Original ESB laserdisc, before thx remaster and SE's
Set SE Fullscreen VCD's
Making of StarWars vhs
Collectors edition ep1 vhs widescreen boxed set
Ep1 dvd
Ep2 dvd

I read something a few years ago about the very first vhs release. Something about a release that only video rental stores got that had just a plain jane box. Anybody know if that's true or not? That would be a real find.

 

I have:

OT Box Set - '95(?) Edition
First SE Box Set - '97
2001(?) Trilogy Box Set (White/Black/Gold design)

EP1 Fullscreen VHS - 1 Opened, 1 Sealed
EP1 Widescreen VHS - 1 Opened, 1 Sealed
EP1 Widescreen DVD

EP2 Fullscreen VHS
EP2 Widescreen DVD
EP1/2 Fullscreen DVD 2-pack

Plus I got another set of EP1/2 VHS's coming from the Chef Boyardee promotion with possibly more after that, can't get enough of that good stuff. Then of course is the OT DVDs in September.

 

I'd do that. I want to get the very first copies to come out on VHS and laser disc versions.

 

I have some pics of many of the movie releases here, to help anyone in their search.

http://r2toyforce.net/video.htm

 

Sorry for the bad link!! This should be better


SW MOVIES

 

CBS FOX Fullscreen Box Set
CBS FOX Widescreen Collector's Edition Box Set
THX Fullscreen Box Set
SE Fullscreen Box Set
Episode 1 Fullscreen VHS
Episode 1 Widescreen Collector's Edition VHS
Episode 1 Widescreen DVD
Episode 2 Widescreen DVD
Ewoks Battle for Endor
R2-D2: Beneath the dome

Thats what I have.

Forcebewitya!

 

hi:

I got a lot of vhs (cbs/fox, gold, silver, blue box with book, black wide vader box, 1997 trilogy, the last one, making of starwars english and spanish edition, etc), vcds (malasians), dvds (prequels, beneath dome, star of star wars, etc) of Star Wars and the Trilogy but the one i think you missed and also i really want baddly is the EXECUTOR BOX (UK LIMITED EDITION). I saw it on Ebay for almost 300$... anyone saw it elsewhere?

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? RELEASE DATE:  1995
? STUDIO:  Fox Video
? RELEASE FORMAT:  VHS
? COMMENTS:  The Executor Box Set: a limited numbered edition tin box set (20,000) released in the UK. Contains THX widescreen VHS tapes of all three films, 'From Star Wars To Jedi - The Making Of A Saga' documentary, 5 hours of supplemental material, scripts for all three movies, three video art prints, six matte painting prints, booklet, and a numbered certificate of authenticity
? TECHNICAL COMMENTS:  These PAL VHS tapes use the letterbox transfers made for laserdisc
? OTHER COMMENTS:  Supplements include: The Making Of Star Wars, SPFX Empire - The Making Of The Empire Strikes Back, Classic Creatures - The Making Of Return Of The Jedi, From Star Wars To Jedi - The Making Of A Saga, Original Teaser & Release Trailers From All 3 Movies, Interviews With George Lucas, The Lucasfilm Archive Tour, The Star Wars Gallery With Ralph McQuarrie, Sound Advice: An Interview With Ben Burtt, How Walkers Walk: Stop Motion Workshop Footage - Narrated By Dennis Muren, The Flight Through The Asteroids: A Storyboard Comparison, The ABC's Of Jedi Effects: An Interview With Dennis Muren, Jedi Videomatics: A Moving Storyboard - Narrated By Ken Ralston, Lapti Nek: The Music Video From Jabba's Palace



Have a nice day.. i'm so mad about the new fan club!! y subscribe to the insider 4 months ago and now this....daaammm!!

 

GVOILUMINATI, that Executor set is indeed AWESOME!!! Just wish is was released in a non PAL format

 

yeah...awesome in did!!

No worries about the PAL system to me or anybody. If you have a decent o kinda professional VHS system and tv you can watch this ''foreign'' editions with no problem ...oh the technology!.

I looking for that set at Ebay now but i can findit, anybody has any info where to purchase the box?