There are a few different Angrysun editions. I have the "unauthorized white" version and the "eBay" version. The "eBay" version looks absolutely fantastic, like you're watching it right on TV in 1978.

Hmmm... I've only seen one that was a Torrent. It had the Kenner commercials and the Muppet Show as well. What is the "unauthorized white" version? How does it differ from the "eBay" version?

--SKot

Another Transfer - I've done 4 of the 6 Holiday Special DVD's that are out there

RowMan - I do know that I got one from you but do you remember what staion it was from? (my brother and I have done 3 VHS transfers - and I forgot which one I got from you - was it the one with the wookies in the menu?)

The version in the torrent was the "unauthorized white" and seems to be the most widely distributed. The "eBay" version was transferred from a much lower-gen source. It has a bunch of DVD-ROM stuff with promo images from the special and whatnot. As easter eggs, there's a newsclip about it and the original Kenner commercial that was aired with it. Here's some screencaps.

RowMan, I've been meaning to contact you, actually. I've been searching for the best quality version since the early 90s, and the version you have is in fact the best one I have ever seen. I give it about a 9 out of 10. Color and picture sharpness are superb, especially for a 25+ year old broadcast copy.

The previous version I had was very good, but the color was off and it had some minor flaws, making it about an 8.5 or so out of 10. Also, I have just noticed the beginning on that version has been cleverly edited, I assume to cover up a glitch at the start of the original tape.

The next version below that is the Angrysun edition I saw from a Torrent download. I'd say about a 7.5 or 8 out of 10 on that one.

--SKot

Funny you should mention betamax, as I recently aqquired a mysterious old beta tape with a homemade Star Wars label, and I won't know what's on it until I get a deck later in the week! I see quite a few batches of home recorded beta tapes on ebay these days, but the sellers usually dodge the matter of what could be on them for fear ebay will kill the auction for selling bootleg material.

The Holiday Special I uploaded as a torrent is my first transfer (my brother really) - here are the details...

I transfered this myself with by brothers help using a PC (Intel 800mhz) with an AllinWonder 128 video card (PCI) from a Panasonic VHS player (nothing fancy - since broke and thrown away) using Monster Composite cables (RCA , Yellow, Red White), TMPGenc 5.10 was used for the MPEG2 encoding (standard CBR - no fancy 2nd pass) Authored with ULEAD DVD 1 - I botched the video settings importing the the commercials part of an SECOND H.S. VHS tape (same broadcast but a 10th gen copy!!) and they did not come out full screen! (DOH) - The ORIGINAL also included a DVD-rom folder with a ton of extras and the printable covers (a remix of one of the covers from the prilliman website) it also featured my remix CD in MP3 format and a cover also plus my NFO's. (menu art was Chewies house )

The Star Wars Holiday Special - V.1 - “eBay” - Angrysun Release
- Angrysun Release BLAK0001
- 1 DVDr - Fan Preservation/Compilation
- Source - 2nd generation VHS recording of OTA from KCMO Channel 5 Kansas City, Missouri
- Interactive Menu
- Custom Cover Art available

Features
* The Muppets Episode - sourced from SVCD copy (napster r.i.p.)
* Vintage Star Wars Television Trailers from my VHS transfer
* The Kenner Toy Commercial Collection (not Fullscreen)

These are eJackers selling my first DVD that I uploaded...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6389643879&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6390971817&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2475&item=5971742847&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6390913429&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I posted it for free but so many have profited from it - THIS has also happened to Dr. Gonzo's OT transfers (ejackers have made MILLIONS from Dr. G's set!!) and Cowclops original transfer (sold by TR47)

I can get this to ANYONE for a VERY small donation - Screw those ejackers I'm the original creator - I never ment for this to be sold for profit (that's why I uploaded it was for fans to get it for free!!) people are getting swindled paying $30!

THE second "unauthorized white" version was done with the a transfer that I got from Rowman (the second and better version then mine that is on eBay now also - has wookies in the menu, isolated cartoon segment and a single Kenner ad with R2 and 3PO) - I just redid the menus to match the menus for my other releases (white menus - I have matching DVD cover/menu art for all of them )) - and added a rare FOX NEWS clip abouth the anniversary of the H.S. - I have given a few copies of this one away to forum members (in trades and what nots) ReverendBeastly included in this run ( me thinks )... but this one has never been uploaded.

THE FINAL and second version "unauthorized white" version was made from the VERY same "KCCI" Broadcast tape from above (WHICH is really a BETA tape > VHS transfer > DVD - I've seen a REAL life BETA tape at Celebration I when I was there)

- This version was sold on eBay by both my brothers for $9.99 for a limited time (the auctions also came with instructions to get them via the torrents and the OT forums for free, trade or a few bucks - and my email address was included) it also includes a big fat DVD-rom folder with my NFO and a TON of stuff - BUT my brother was reported and shut down for selling MY Datsun DVD's which is ODD that it was NOT the Holiday Special but the Datsun DVD's EVEN stranger is the fact that this syncs up with every post I made about profiteer[s] here on these very forums hmmmmmm.....

I have also burned about 20 copies for people that have emailed me about this disc (you still can!!) - SO I can say between Al, P-Dogg and myself we have done about 45 DVD's total between trades,ebay and giving them out but this one has never been uploaded either..

The Star Wars Holiday Special - KCCI - Angrysun Release
Newer Transfer with Higher Quality
- Angrysun Release BLAK0016
- 1 DVDr - Fan Preservation/Compilation
- Source - alleged 1st generation “broadcast” tape from KCCI Channel 8 Des Moines, Iowa
- Includes: Rare FOX NEWS clip + Kenner Toy Commercial with C-3PO and R2-D2
- NEW DVD-rom features including script, mp3's and more!
- Custom Cover Art

Tech Specs
- 4.30gigs
- Interactive Menu
- Runtime: 1:37:54
- Video: 3.56 Mbps (average bitrate)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 256 Kbps

I hope this clears up the confusion on my many ANGRYSUN VERSIONS of the Holiday Special


NOW, I also have a third version (hahahahaha) of the H.S. - I HAD NOTHING to do with this one at all but came from another trade..

NEW –
The Star Wars Holiday Special - WMAR - “Unknown” Release
Includes ALL vintage commercials that aired during the HS!!
- 1 DVDr - Fan Preservation/Compilation
- Source - 2nd generation VHS recording of OTA from WMAR Channel 2 Baltimore, Maryland
- No Menu



Want one?

Just email me for details

- RiK

Rikter, although you haven't uploaded it yourself, I think it was your KCCI version which D.O. posted to alt.binaries.starwars. It's in wide circulation now. No doubt some of the eJackers got it from usenet.

Darth Osor ov the "House Blaksvn" did that huh...


NOW - I remember him mentioning something about that when I had that sinus infection a while back - HECK hey then!

Thanks Osor for posting another fine ass Blaksvn release on the alt.hoobiedoobie.newsgroup.thingies


WORD TO THE SPOOKIES!







now off topic (but only kinda) -

Regulars here know that I've always been against profanity and bad talk so please forgive me for this...

To all you eJackers out there - YOU all smoke DIRTY chongo, You Frelling Bastich's!!

"Chongo"?



[EDIT] Did I just cuss?

Hey Rik, is the WMAR version of the SWHS with the commercials the version that has the mysterious "Fighting the Frizzies" spot? Or did it come from the other airing in circulation?

This is the only H.S. that I have not yet watched (you can only take SO much H.S. in one life!) - hit me up with your addy and I will get you a copy buddy!

RiK

YEP - YOU GOT one!!

That was Alien (Alan ) - I hope you feel okay about what you got (I made him start including my information and links to the forums)

I'm finally back to the forums. My computer screwed the pooch hard over a month ago.

Rik, I did post your HS vol3 (KCCI) to a.b.starwars a couple of months back. Folks went nuts for it...there are still almost daily requests for it. As far as it showing up on ebay, I've been policing it strongly seeing how I let the proverbial "cat out the bag" (even when I was computer-less I had access to one at work). I've seen 5 definite instances of the KCCI version show up on ebay and I got them all booted for their trouble.

Glad to be back gang...you'll be hearing more from me.


I've been working on my "Dark Jedi" costume...
The Dark One In Costume



Skip
aka Ridder Moordenaar
(the geek formerly known as "Darth Osor")

"Word to the Spookies!"


Off-topic:
I'm posting the Dr. Gonzo OT (including the extras disc and the 2 making-ofs) over at a.b.starwars right now.

I saw today on ebay that some bitch is getting over $188 for the gonzo trilogy...that's just wrong!
$188 Gonzo OT

So you're saying this copy you picked up is better than the very vivid KCCI Angrysun version that's now floating around? What format is this copy on, tape or DVD?

This Holiday Special expert is definitely interested in hearing more on this finding.

--SKot