I am and always have been fascinated with cultural history and its preservation. But I wouldn’t have called myself a digital hoarder or a Star Wars purist until about a year and a half ago.
But in the lead up to TFA, I set out to purchase copies of the OOT on DVD. I’d just never gotten around to replacing the VHS copies I got rid of as a kid. I was horrified to learn that they didn’t exist outside of GOUT.
I’d seen all the Special Editions in theaters as a teenager, and actually enjoyed them a lot … but as novelties, not culturally relevant films. Like how pop art versions of the Mona Lisa are all well and good, but they will never be as culturally relevant as the original.
I’d always assumed both versions were available! But I think having that rug pulled out from under me turned me into a hoarder once I realized fan edits and unofficial restorations were the closest I would get to the originals.
So if anyone can think of a way for me to get those earlier versions of the DEEDs outside of torrents, a pm would be much appreciated.
Otherwise, if I decide to attempt to acquire a myspeen invite, I’d need to get in line at the link below, correct?: