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I've digitized and inspected the tape! I'm still not 100% convinced that it isn't a bootleg, but overall the signs seem to point to it being legitimate. Now for the big reveal: shocking absolutely no one, it's Dragon Ball-related! :lol: It's a 1993 Tai Seng release of Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins (...

I decided to risk it and buy the tape. Once it arrives, I'll inspect it and digitize the tape. For better or worse, the money is spent, so it's time to dig into this release.

Thanks Dave and labsenpai! I think I'm leaning towards it being an official release...despite some pretty bad spelling errors on the cover.

Now to figure out how much I can afford to spend to acquire this tape...

Tai Seng Video Marketing (later known as Tai Seng Entertainment) seems to have been a well-known proprietor of Martial Arts films on VHS in the United States. However, for as well known as they might be, I'm having a little trouble understanding if their releases in the US were legitimate. They seem...

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Wed May 20, 2020 1:54 pm

Using the shutdown to unearth real deep-cut stuff, like a Robotech homage using Take-1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRbmXBNHSnU

This is impressive even now. Regardless of your feelings about Robotech, I'd recommend taking a look at this video.

Excellent video! Subscribed.

I've never watched Mysterious Cities of Gold, but it does look interesting. Also, that theme song is FANTASTIC.

I like this thread idea...I have a lot of plans at the moment, but it's probably a good idea to write them down and keep track of them!

I preordered tickets for these! While it would be great to see the both subbed and dubbed options, this does save me a little money...truth be told, I'd have wanted to attend both versions!

I found Star Blazers 2199 Volume 2 on Blu-Ray for cheap, so I picked it up in case anyone here is looking for it. Open to sales and trades. Just let me know if anyone is interested!

Can't seem to edit my original post, but here's my updated want list. Please let me know if you want to sell or trade anything on the list! Any format -Alternate English dubs of DragonBall/Z/GT -Daicon III (VHS, film stock, beta, any format) -Daicon IV (VHS, film stock, beta, any format) -Dragon Bal...