Transformers: The Complete First Season—25th Anniversary Edition

Reviewed by:
Eric Alt

The Skinny: Man, has it really been 25 years? This new edition from Shout! Factory restores the original 1984 TV series with an eye towards a total fanboy nostalgia orgy. It succeeds.

The Good: A few years ago, Rhino released a Season One box set that was decent, but the hardcore fans soon began noticing animation inconsistencies and even missing scenes. Well, Shout! has gone back and fixed a lot of this, presenting a version of Season One so pristine you'll be wondering why you aren't in jammies eating sugary cereal in your mom's living room. (Unless, you know, you still are).

The Bad: Unfortunately, the shows were never a model of sophistication, so you might find some of the episodes a little tough to sit through now that you're in your 30s. But for nostalgia junkies or even new nerd dads, this is a fun trip to take.

Best Extra: "Triple Changer: From Toy To Comic To Screen" brings in the toys, thus completing your total inner child immersion.

Buy, Rent, or Ignore: This is a good pick-up, especially after your kids get all amped up after seeing Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

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