DVD News: THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set

Featuring 16-DVDs, 98 RESTORED EPISODES, A Payload of Bonus Content, Exclusive Voice Cast Reunion, A Collectible 60-Page Book, Autobot and Decepticon Magnets and much more!

Charging onto DVD for the First Time at Comic-Con International 2009 From Shout! Factory


The epic story of good & evil that sparked the imagination of fans worldwide finally arrives in a collectible, out of this world, box set. Witness the digitally restored battles between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS as the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance. For the first time in 25 years, fans of all ages will be able to own the complete collection of one of the most popular animated series of all time.

Brimming with over 38 hours of content, including the entire original animated “G1” series, a bounty of stellar extras, special a collectible 60-page book, and AUTOBOTS™ and DECEPTICON™ Magnets, this 16-DVD box set is a fan must-have. THE TRANSFORMERS: 25th Anniversary “Matrix of Leadership” Edition Collector’s Set will be physically unveiled to fans and debut for the first time at Comic-Con International

A Collectible 60-Page Book
AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICON Magnets

DVD BONUS FEATURES
• Five retrospective featurettes including brand-new, in-depth interviews with those most responsible for the success of The Transformers franchise. Two of these featurettes are exclusive to this set including a conversation with comic writer Bob Budiansky and a voice cast reunion. The reunion features Jack Angel (Ramjet), Michael Bell (Prowl), Gregg Berger (Grimlock), Aurthur Burghardt (Devastator), Corey Burton (Spike Witwicky), Richard Gautier (Rodimus Prime), Neil Ross (Slag), Frank Welker (Megatron).
• Two concept art galleries.
• Archival Hasbro Toy Commercials
• All 98 episodes of dialogue scripts. Three full scripts, with original handwritten notes, include “Transport To Oblivion”, “Starscream’s Brigade” and “The Revenge of Bruticus”.
• All 5 rare PSAs
• From the Files of Teletraan-2
• A fan art gallery
• An animated fan film entitled Transformers: Generation One featuring an optional audio commentary by the filmmakers.
SYNOPSIS:
Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.

In 1983 a fateful trip to a Japanese toy fair uncovered a phenomenon that would soon rule not only the world of toys, but also the realms of comics, airwaves and the silver screen as well. Since then, the war between the peaceful Autobots and the villainous Decepticons has captured the imaginations of children and adults alike, launching hundreds of collectible toys, comic books, animated series and feature films.

Now, in 2009, Shout! Factory and Hasbro celebrate 25 years of “Robots In Disguise” with the 16-disc Transformers: The Complete Series – 25th Anniversary Edition.