Dungeons & Dragons cartoon on DVD finally!

[reapersaurus]

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/719/719584p1.html

On November 7, 2006, BCI Eclipse will release a complete collection of episodes from the 1983 animated series Dungeons & Dragons. The four-disc set will collect all 27 episodes of the '83 cartoon, and feature a host of bonus materials. The set will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $49.98.

According to the recent press release issued by BCI Eclipse, this DVD set will serve to expand the company's cache of fan-favorite animated titles. "As we continue to build our catalog of classic animated series from the '70s and '80s, the industry is taking note of the success of these titles," said Hayne. "We're fortunate to have this unique opportunity to market 'Dungeons & Dragons' to the same audience that has been enjoying our most recent animated programming."

"Dungeons & Dragons" tells the tale of six kids who, after riding the Dungeons & Dragons rollercoaster, mysteriously get sucked into its fantasy world. Once there, the kids are met with a variety of monsters and entities, but to their delight, they are also greeted by the mysterious Dungeon Master, who gives each of them a magical item to use to defend themselves against the evil beings.
Final box art and additional information about the contents of the four-disc set is not currently available.

[thomashton]

Dang, there was only 23 episodes of this!

I used to really like this show and I'm sure my 5 year old boy would too. It will be worthy of a rental, but a purchase will be determined by how well it held up in the past 23 years.

[Synaptic Flow]

Wow that's awesome! This was a really fun show.

[reapersaurus]

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/news/20061004a

Included in this collectible package is the official “Dungeons & Dragons” hardcover game supplement. Created exclusively for this release by Wizards of the Coast, the Animated Series Handbook is 32 pages of official character profiles with full stats, magic items and a brand new adventure. The adventure is a prelude to the episode “The Dragon’s Graveyard,” designed to bridge the gap between the game and the animated television series. Also included is an Episode Guide Booklet with show’s synopsis, writers, and original air dates.

Disc 5 includes the following extensive bonus features:

• The all-new half hour documentary, “Entering the Realm of Dungeons & Dragons,” featuring interviews with the show’s production team, writers, animators and network executives.
• Two commentary tracks for episodes “Night of No Tomorrow” and “The Dragon’s Graveyard” with producer Bob Richardson, story editor and voice director Hank Saroyan, writers Mark Evanier and Michael Reaves and CBS executives Ted Field II and Judy Price, and animator Michael Swanigan. Hosted by Special Features producer Andy Mangels.
• Full length animated storyboard with interactive episode comparison for Episode #16 “The Girl Who Dreamed of Tomorrow”.
• “Choose Your Own Adventure” DVD Game.
• 50 Detailed Characters, Creatures and Artifacts, Profiles with Bios, Images and Clips.
• Short live-action fan film by Sean Kennedy.
• “Uni’s Fun Facts” Trivia.
• Extensive Gallery of original model sheets and memorabilia.
• Radio show style presentation of unaired episode “Requiem” featuring select original cast members.
• Alternate and rare footage.
• Easter Eggs.
• DVD-ROM extras, including scripts for multiple episodes (with the un-produced series finale script), complete storyboards and the original series bible.

This is WAY more than I was hoping for!
They are even including the never-animated "last episode", "Requiem" ! :thumbsup:

[elwood731]

That is an extremely nice box set for that show. Much better than I would have ever expected.

I do kind of wish the cover art had been something more creative, but that's nitpicking. I wish more cartoons were treated with this respect for DVD release.