DBZ English "Dragon Box" Confirmed!

[Chriz]

Here is the formal press release

Flower Mound, TX – July 18, 2009 -- FUNimation Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, today announces that it has acquired the original masters for the entire Dragon Ball Z anime series, episodes and films, and will release all as the Dragon Box for the first time in the U.S. The first of seven Dragon Boxes will be available at major retailers nationwide this Fall.

The Dragon Box will be produced from the original Dragon Box masters after a frame by frame restoration and will span the entire 291 episode television series and all 13 of its movies.
This definitive DVD box release begins with Dragon Box One which includes the first 42 episodes, uncut, on 6 discs.

The Dragon Box releases will feature an aspect ratio of 4:3, the original Japanese audio (with options for an English track or English subtitles), the original episode previews, complete opening and closing credits and a collector’s booklet.

Dragon Box One will be available at major retailers nationwide on November 10, 2009 and will have an SRP of $79.98.



Video of announcement :

YouTube - Otakon FUNimation Announcements - Eden of the East + more


Photos of the Dragonbox :

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I will be getting this. I love how they said "Not for the casual fan." GOOD, The casual fan has all the other dbz dvd releases. However THIS is something I personally have wanted for so long.

[Ranger Black]

Ooooooooo AWESOME! :D

[Legendary.]

Damnit that looks like a must have :[

[Chriz]

Why does that make you sad?

[Legendary.]

I can't have it:[ Zero monies

[Chriz]

oh. Well maybe Christmas present?

[Legendary.]

lol I don't get them anymore. I'm too old too get them from my parents and I don't take from my friends cause I rather give to them.

But that box set looks friggin' amazing. I'm gonna try and save something up because something like that is gonna sell quick.

[Ao Ultimate]

Looks good...

[Chriz]

lI'm gonna try and save something up because something like that is gonna sell quick.

Yes it will. However it's funimation. You'll be able to get them easy just use Amazon or something.

[Legendary.]

Hmm cheap though? I know some ppl like to extort.

[Chriz]

Hmm cheap though? I know some ppl like to extort.

On Amazon? Yes as lot of sellers = small shops selling at the recommended retail price so in this case $79.98 or a little lower.

[RPM Green]

Awesome Dragon Box video!

[Chriz]

This box set may be pushed back to December as some have had this letter :

We're writing about the order you placed on (month) (date) 2009. Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below has changed, and we need to provide you with a new delivery estimate based on the new release date:

Artist Not Provided "Dragon Ball Z Season 1: Dbox"
Estimated arrival date: November 19 2009 - December 15 2009

If you still want us to ship the delayed items when they do become available (though they may arrive later than expected) please visit this address to approve the delay.

From Amazon.com

[DaiRed]

I might get this. Luckily my birthday is one day after it's released.:D

[Joker]

Definitely going to cope this, I've been waiting for a restoration of the series for a while. If I don't get it as a christmas gift I'll buy it myself.