Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day - Page 3

RandyS · January 6 2011, 07:14 AM

lennier1 wrote:

RandyS wrote:

Pilot Ace wrote:

I believe this set comes with the Peacekeeper Wars included, doesn't it?

It might now, but in November 2009 when I got mine, it was offered exclusively by Best Buy as a way to drum up their business.

Don't forget that there are two different box sets. The old one and this one with the additional bonus material DVD and other changes.

Aren't we talking about the most recent A&E release? I was under the impression that the older two (Starburst and ADV) had been out of print for a while, and can't be found anywhere anymore.

Angel4576 · January 6 2011, 10:53 AM

The version I imported from the States last year (which at the time was still a far cheaper option than buying the UK individual season sets!), didn't have the PKW included. Just kept my Region 2 copy.

LitmusDragon · January 6 2011, 05:03 PM

I confirm that the A&E set (which is the one that was on sale) does not have Peacekeeper Wars.

Congrats to everyone who just ordered it. It's a great series.

bigdaddy · January 6 2011, 05:54 PM

The PKW was only in the Best Buy exclusive set from 2009.

RoJoHen · January 6 2011, 05:57 PM

Awesome price. If I didn't already own the series twice (I have the original ADV releases, which were like $30 for 4 episodes, and the current boxset which I ordered on Black Friday), I would snag it up again!

Yes, The Peacekeeper Wars is sold separately, but I often see it on sale for $8.99 on amazon.

tomalak301 · January 6 2011, 06:26 PM

I'm still happy with the $66 I paid for it. I mean not only did I get the series, but it came with the Miniseries too, and that's an extra, what, $14 if sold separately. I still consider it one of the best purchases I made in 2009.

Skywalker · January 6 2011, 06:35 PM

Heck, I'd say anything under $80-90 is an excellent deal. Most TV shows sell for $30-40 per season. $50 for four whole seasons (plus an extra $8-10 for the miniseries finale) is a steal.

bigdaddy · January 7 2011, 09:00 AM

I'll get mine within the next several hours. It's "Out for Delivery" and should get here within 12 hours!

Admiral Buzzkill · January 7 2011, 03:24 PM

I got this yesterday, sat down and watched the premiere last evening.

The show's very nearly perfect in its way, with very little concession to the usual marketing concerns of "how do we get people to watch this?" It's hard to imagine it ever being wildly popular, because it asks a lot of the viewer. This and "Buffy" are the only skiffy TV series that I've really just flat-out loved on their own terms since the original Star Trek.

bigdaddy · January 7 2011, 07:18 PM

Woohoo! It's here! The box is a lot smaller than I thought it would be.

Deckerd · January 7 2011, 07:19 PM

lennier1 wrote:

Thanks for the information!
Snatched it up immediately (together with Peacekeeper Wars). Good thing it's a matter of seconds to get rid of the DVD region lock.

How d'you do that then? It's the bane of my life.

Deckerd · January 7 2011, 07:21 PM

Dennis wrote:

I got this yesterday, sat down and watched the premiere last evening.

The show's very nearly perfect in its way, with very little concession to the usual marketing concerns of "how do we get people to watch this?" It's hard to imagine it ever being wildly popular, because it asks a lot of the viewer.

It's the cheerful 'up yours' to every science fiction that went before, whilst blatantly ripping off vignettes from just about every genre in big and small screen history (over the seasons) which made it so completely unique. That and a cast that weren't afraid to go for it.

RandyS · January 7 2011, 07:23 PM

bigdaddy wrote:

Woohoo! It's here! The box is a lot smaller than I thought it would be.

Exactly the reaction I had.

Still, I was pleased. My last purchase from A&E video was all six seasons of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, and those take up a hell of alot of shelf space. I was expecting something similar with Farscape.

Starbreaker · January 7 2011, 07:23 PM

I already accidentally ripped the crappy paper "box" it comes in.

lennier1 · January 7 2011, 07:36 PM

Sugar Plum Fairy wrote:

lennier1 wrote:

Thanks for the information!
Snatched it up immediately (together with Peacekeeper Wars). Good thing it's a matter of seconds to get rid of the DVD region lock.

How d'you do that then? It's the bane of my life.

Depends on how you want to watch the DVD. For DVD drives there are software tools which override the region check.
With hardware players it's a bit more tricky since it involves a little online research before buying. Many players are only locked down to a region through software settings, meaning by using specific button combinations on the remote/device or undocumented features in the on-screen menu you can reprogram it permanently to run region-free. Then the only thing that matters is to also have picked a player that can handle both NTSC and PAL video and convert between the formats if needed.

It will be a while until my DVDs arrive. This morning Amazon sent the package on its way, but delivery to another continent still takes its time.

January 6 2011, 10:53 AM	#32
Angel4576 Rear Admiral Location: United Kingdom	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day The version I imported from the States last year (which at the time was still a far cheaper option than buying the UK individual season sets!), didn't have the PKW included. Just kept my Region 2 copy. __________________ I am a Ranger. We walk in the dark places no others will enter. We stand on the bridge and no one may pass. We live for the One, we die for the One.

January 6 2011, 05:03 PM	#33
LitmusDragon Commodore Location: The Barmuda Triangle	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day I confirm that the A&E set (which is the one that was on sale) does not have Peacekeeper Wars. Congrats to everyone who just ordered it. It's a great series. __________________ Check out my photos of Oregon on Facebook Linguiphiles, unite!

January 6 2011, 05:54 PM	#34
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day The PKW was only in the Best Buy exclusive set from 2009. __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown

January 6 2011, 05:57 PM	#35
RoJoHen Awesome Location: Wherever life takes me	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day Awesome price. If I didn't already own the series twice (I have the original ADV releases, which were like $30 for 4 episodes, and the current boxset which I ordered on Black Friday), I would snag it up again! Yes, The Peacekeeper Wars is sold separately, but I often see it on sale for $8.99 on amazon. __________________ I am the Quintessential Admiral. Get ready to grow your EQUINOX BEARD!

January 6 2011, 06:26 PM	#36
tomalak301 Admiral Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day I'm still happy with the $66 I paid for it. I mean not only did I get the series, but it came with the Miniseries too, and that's an extra, what, $14 if sold separately. I still consider it one of the best purchases I made in 2009. __________________ Twitter

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January 6 2011, 06:35 PM	#37
Skywalker Admiral	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day Heck, I'd say anything under $80-90 is an excellent deal. Most TV shows sell for $30-40 per season. $50 for four whole seasons (plus an extra $8-10 for the miniseries finale) is a steal.

January 7 2011, 09:00 AM	#38
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day I'll get mine within the next several hours. It's "Out for Delivery" and should get here within 12 hours! __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown

January 7 2011, 03:24 PM	#39
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day I got this yesterday, sat down and watched the premiere last evening. The show's very nearly perfect in its way, with very little concession to the usual marketing concerns of "how do we get people to watch this?" It's hard to imagine it ever being wildly popular, because it asks a lot of the viewer. This and "Buffy" are the only skiffy TV series that I've really just flat-out loved on their own terms since the original Star Trek. __________________ I had steak and a loaded baked potato for dinner on Sunday. As a steak I enjoyed it a lot, but as macaroni and cheese I thought it was disappointing.

January 7 2011, 07:18 PM	#40
bigdaddy Vice Admiral Location: Space Massachusetts	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day Woohoo! It's here! The box is a lot smaller than I thought it would be. __________________ "Bqhatevwr" - Former Senator Scott Brown

January 7 2011, 07:23 PM	#44
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: Farscape Complete Series Deal of the Day I already accidentally ripped the crappy paper "box" it comes in.