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Post: #102849
Topic: Any Star Wars TV stuff coming up?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102849/action/topic#102849
Time: 28-Apr-2005 5:34 PM

This is only partially relevent to this thread...............

Over here in the UK, there is currently an advert on ITV with Chewie in it. It could be a breakfast cereal.

I have also just been to see the preview showing of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and there is a FANTASTIC Orange (UK mobile phone company) ad starring Darth Vader with a couple of Stormtroopers. These ads usually make it onto TV.

As I said, only partially relevent to this thread...............

Post: #102773
Topic: Info: Interest in DVD Trading Anyone?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102773/action/topic#102773
Time: 28-Apr-2005 8:47 AM

I do agree with what The Maker says and appreciate your comments in return.

Things around here are VERY relaxed and informal and most people are very willing to help out others to find what they are looking for.

One to one trades, helping out the people who are doing the projects, helping out those who post the torrents or on newsgroups, helping out newcomers etc are more the norm than strict trade guidlines. PM's and e-mail are the best way to go here.

Post: #102764
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102764/action/topic#102764
Time: 28-Apr-2005 4:27 AM

The original ESB was done using the Dr Gonzo version but there was problems with frame skipping for many people, mainly on NTSC players.

ESB was then done again using the TR47 version the same as both ANH and ROTJ.

There is a simple way to tell thest two apart.

The TR47 version has the full Leia welding scene and the Dr Gonzo version doesn't.

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/esbgonzo.jpg

Post: #102494
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102494/action/topic#102494
Time: 26-Apr-2005 8:17 PM

Here are a few more "tools" to further enhance Usenet newsgroups.

There is far more to it than just alt.binaries.starwars...............

Newzbin I have mentioned before.

Also, Bincrawler, Newzsearch and Audiofind.

Post: #102425
Topic: Thought on de-SE'ing the DVD
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102425/action/topic#102425
Time: 26-Apr-2005 8:43 AM

A re-created crawl can be seen in this thread.

Post: #102325
Topic: .: Moth3r's PAL DVD project :.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102325/action/topic#102325
Time: 25-Apr-2005 5:00 PM

Two newsgroup converts in the same thread??

That must be some kind of record on this forum.........

Looking forward to seeing Empire and Jedi as are a few others judging by previous comments.

Post: #102166
Topic: Info Wanted: Did i get the right original preservation DVD's? (from ebay)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102166/action/topic#102166
Time: 24-Apr-2005 6:13 AM

...............and it gets much worse.

$127.50 with two and a half hours to go!!!!!!!

Post: #102123
Topic: Info Wanted: Did i get the right original preservation DVD's? (from ebay)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102123/action/topic#102123
Time: 23-Apr-2005 7:34 PM

Only one known version has a commentary soundtrack as stated in the ebay listing and that is the Dr Gonzo version............

Here are a few menu shots of the Dr Gonzo version to help you out.

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/gonzo4.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/gonzo5.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/gonzo6.jpg

Post: #102110
Topic: Info Wanted: Preparing for SW marathon, wondering about O-OT - which preservation set is best?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102110/action/topic#102110
Time: 23-Apr-2005 6:44 PM

The Droids series was set before Episode IV.

If you have the currently available retail version of Droids on DVD (and the Ewoks Animated Adventures), not all of the original episodes are on those DVD's.

I also notice that you do not have the Holiday Special in your list...................

Post: #102108
Topic: Info Wanted: Did i get the right original preservation DVD's? (from ebay)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/102108/action/topic#102108
Time: 23-Apr-2005 6:24 PM

Judging by the commentary soundtrack and the screenshot, the copy you bought is the Dr Gonzo version which is one of the better versions.

Go here to read more about it.

Stick around here and you will read about different and so called better versions that can be acquired for far, far less than the Dr Gonzo set cost you

Post: #101539
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101539/action/topic#101539
Time: 19-Apr-2005 1:58 PM

Here are the menu screenshots........

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/quality4.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/quality5.jpg

http://www.galactictradefederation.com/dvd/images/quality6.jpg

Post: #101483
Topic: Info Wanted: a question for the pro's - which is the best OT preservation release?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101483/action/topic#101483
Time: 19-Apr-2005 8:40 AM

5 - Farsight - Good menus

That is different to the version I have heard about that has no menus.

Any chance of some menu screenshots??

Post: #101312
Topic: Info Wanted: a question for the pro's - which is the best OT preservation release?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101312/action/topic#101312
Time: 17-Apr-2005 8:45 PM

It is all very subjective and all people can offer is an opinion.

The only way for anyone to be certain is to get all the versions and find out for themselves.

Post: #101292
Topic: Info Wanted: a question for the pro's - which is the best OT preservation release?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101292/action/topic#101292
Time: 17-Apr-2005 7:29 PM

Personally, I think that you cannot go far wrong with the EditDroid set.

After that, the TR47, ISOMIX and Dr Gonzo sets all have near-equal merits and are all decent transfers.

If you still want more go for the Farsight set Some people around these parts like this one best of all and I quite like it too.

For completeness, look out for the Quality Broth set as well but this one is not so good. Likewise the Punk 13 set.

If you want an SE set, look out for the German GKar set.

Of course, do not forget the Wookie Groomer Splitscreen set as well.

All of the above is just my opinion............................

Post: #101159
Topic: Greetings from Wookie Groomer; Split Screen Project (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/101159/action/topic#101159
Time: 16-Apr-2005 7:14 AM

It is a pleasure to serve..............

Post: #100240
Topic: Idea & Info Wanted: 1997 Special Edition LD on DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100240/action/topic#100240
Time: 7-Apr-2005 8:40 PM

Check your PM's for some details.

If only someone out there could take the GKar and put all the English bits back in..........................

Post: #100236
Topic: Idea & Info Wanted: 1997 Special Edition LD on DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100236/action/topic#100236
Time: 7-Apr-2005 8:18 PM

What you need is the German GKar version.

Check out the links on page 12 of the Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread

The crawl is in German as are the subtitles but the rest is fantastic quality.................

Post: #100183
Topic: Star Wars - The Edits and DVDr releases thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/100183/action/topic#100183
Time: 7-Apr-2005 2:12 PM

It is the set reviewed at this site.

It is a regular on ebay as well as speciaist dealers of Far Eastern import DVD's. Approx $33 plus postage will get you a set.

PM for a web address if interested as it is probably improper to post the details here.

Post: #99095
Topic: Info Wanted: Which OT project version were available on...?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/99095/action/topic#99095
Time: 30-Mar-2005 5:01 PM

From your description.....

"Definitive Collection" logos, commentaries, easter eggs, etc.

.....the set sounds like the Dr Gonzo version that has been around the torrent sites for a while.

However, that version is anamorphic.

The Quality Broth Release Group version has also been around the torrent sites for a while but that version has none of the extras you mention.

The TR47 version in its original form has no menus, logos, easter eggs etc

Post: #98914
Topic: “Re-Making Magic DVD” (My Little Project on the CD-ROM “Making Magic”)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98914/action/topic#98914
Time: 29-Mar-2005 2:43 PM

It sounds good to me.

I found the whole Making Magic CD to be a most frustrating experience on the PC as most times it crashed on many of my computer set ups and when it worked, the resolution was way out!!

Looking forward to seeing your results.

Post: #98932
Topic: Who has caved?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98932/action/topic#98932
Time: 29-Mar-2005 11:32 AM

There are not too many people out there that would argue with that opinion.

With this version of the OT, the Wookie Groomer Split Screen trilogy and the 2004 official DVD's for those who have caved in you have a near perfect Star Wars OT collection.

That is my opinion for what it is worth.

Post: #98851
Topic: What font is this....
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98851/action/topic#98851
Time: 29-Mar-2005 5:38 AM

Not wishing to ram the Usenet newsgroups down peoples throats but there is a binaries newsgroup dedicated to fonts just as there is for Star Wars.

I put a request in the font newsgroup and someone sent me the font within 4 hours.......

If anyone else wants the font, let me know.

Post: #98668
Topic: STAR WARS: the alt.binaries.starwars thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98668/action/topic#98668
Time: 28-Mar-2005 5:09 PM

If my memory serves me right, the 4 disc Dr Gonzo set is lined up to be posted sometime shortly.

Post: #98378
Topic: Info Wanted: Yet <em>another</em> 'Which Version is this?' question... sorry!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98378/action/topic#98378
Time: 26-Mar-2005 3:48 AM

That sounds like the Quality Broth Release Group trilogy.

Not one of the better transfers but worth having in a collection.

For any other "Which Version" question, I hope that this helps.

Post: #98316
Topic: Info Wanted: Yet <em>another</em> 'Which Version is this?' question... sorry!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/98316/action/topic#98316
Time: 25-Mar-2005 6:31 PM

There is also an "extras" disc to this set as well........