Star Blazers Series 1: Quest for Iscandar [Collector's Edition] (Dub.VHS 1-6 of 18)

Release date: 1993-06-01
Suggested retail price: $159.95

UPC: 769071033033 769071033033

Description:
This Collector's Edition of Star Blazers contains a complete adventure in the trilogy that Starlog magazine called, "One of the most entertaining space dramas ever created--animated of otherwise." Star Blazers was produced in the United States for English Speaking audiences, from the legendary Japanese feature films and television series originally introduced as Space Cruiser Yamato (Uchuu Senkan Yamato). Only the animation directed by Reiji Matsumoto from Yoshinobu Nishizaki's production was used. The original multi themed music score composed and conducted by Hiroshi Miyagawa was remixed into the anglicized version. Each cassette was duplicated in real-time from digitally remastered, broadcast quality tapes. Nothing was cut from the U.S. television programs. There are three individually packaged Collector's Editions (a total of 18 videocassettes) presenting Star Blazers saga in sequence.

THE QUEST FOR ISCANDAR
It's 2199 and radiation from Gamilon bombing threatens to destroy life on Earth. Space Cruiser Argo races against time to find the Planet Iscandar for advanced technology that will reverse the deadly contamination. Aboard the Argo, Derek Wildstar and Mark Venture wage a private war; Sandor turns out to be a cyborg; Captain Avatar is dying from radiation poisoning but ship's doctor Sane keeps him going. A robot called IQ-9 has a strange sense of humor and radar operator Nova falls in love with Mark.

THE COMET EMPIRE
It's 2201 and the galaxy is threatened by a massive warship disguised as a comet. The Argo blasts off for Telezart, guided by signals from a strange woman called Trelaina, who can harness energy in mind and control matter. Meanwhile, Prince Zordar sets the Comet dreadnought's course for Earth, Captain Wildstar's old enemy, Desslok, attacks the Argo one last time--and Trelaina prepares to challenge the enemy's awesome energy with her own.

THE BOLAR WARS*
It's 2203 and nuclear fusion on Earth;s sun has forced its population into underground cities. The Star Blazers seek a planet that will support life, but are drawn into an intergalactic war. They are guided to the lost planet of Gardiana, and given a machine that will stabilize Earth's sun. On the way back, they are attacked by the Bolar fleet and saved when the Mariposa/Gardiana spirit guides fighter pilot Flash Contrail in an ultimate act of sacrifice and bravery.
*Broadcast in only a few cities during brief TV syndication.

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