Transformers Prime - Season 1 Part 1 (Darkness Rising) [DVD]

I will preface my customer review by putting at ease anyone's minds regarding whether or not to buy this *absolute gem* of a Blu-Ray disc-set collection; concerned they may be disappointed to learn it does not work on their UK/British Blu-Ray players.THIS BLU-RAY DISC SET *ABSOLUTELY,* *DEFINITELY* AND 100%* WORKS ON *ALL* UK/BRITISH BLU-RAY PLAYERS OF REGION B/2!When I first discovered this little beauty on Amazon.co.uk, at first, I really thought I was misreading the product details that it works on UK Blu-Ray players, as USA is the only known place the "Transformers Prime" cartoon series can be purchased on a Blu-Ray release. Sadly, as I, myself, do not presently own a multi-region Blu-Ray player, I was only able to buy this on a DVD release on import from USA. However, seeing that the description appeared to be certain that it does, indeed, work on UK Blu-Ray players, I chose to take a risk and made my purchase not only of this set, but also for seasons 2 and 3. Admittedly, until I purchased this item, I didn't know Australia and UK had the same Blu-Ray region codes. So, not only have I gained a beautiful Blu-Ray disc set, but also greater wisdom.Moving onto the product....Upon receiving my purchase in the mail this morning, I was hesitant to feel excited, concerned I'd slip it into the disc tray, only to be met with a message stating the disc could not be played in my region. But, to my *greatest* delight, however, the disc *absolutely does* work and *oh, boy,* does it go *beyond* just working! Compared to the DVD release and perhaps even surpassing the definition of TV quality, the graphics, animation, detail and colours on this Blu-Ray release of "Transformers Prime" are just *absolutely stunning, captivating and breathtaking!* There really are no words powerful enough to express just how *extremely beautiful* the picture and sound quality is. The detail is sharp, yet clear and the colours are so vibrant, smooth and beautiful! This is something that *cannot* be described well enough. You just have to *see* it with your own eyes to believe it. It's so very high definition, it's almost like they could just literally come right out of the screen.Moving on to the special features....I'll admit, I haven't watched all the discs yet, so am unsure just how many there are. However, in comparison to the American DVD release, there are *a lot* of extra special features on the Blu-Ray releases. While on the DVD release, only a rare few episodes have audio commentary to them, on this Blu-Ray release, *almost every single episode* has an audio commentary to listen to and enjoy. Additionally, on this Blu-Ray release, you get the option of watching the making of the featurette on how the shows were voiced and created. There are also TV previews of Season 2, character designs and toys available to purchase, etc.To conclude my review; if you're worried about buying this Blu-Ray release for fear that you'll be disappointed to discover it does not work on your UK Blu-Ray Player, *fear not!* I can personally guarantee that this Blu-Ray release of "Transformers Prime," *absolutely does* work on *all* region B/2 Blu-Ray players in UK. And, as this is such a heavily rare find, I *strongly* urge anyone considering buying this *not* to wait! There's no telling how long this release will be available for before it goes out of production and while it may be expensive to purchase, it truly is worth its weight in gold!DON'T WAIT! BUY THIS NOW WHILE YOU STILL HAVE THE CHANCE!

I own pretty much every DVD there is so far of the Transformers Prime series, and love every minute of it. It's also a winner with kids! It has far more "dark" themes than the likes of Rescue Bots or Generation 1, but that hasn't stopped my friends 9 year old son enjoying this series! If anything, he loves this show more than any other he's seen.I would still recommend a parent watch any of the Prime series should there be children below the age of 9 viewing it, not exactly for the themes of peril and robot violence, but more so to help them understand what's going on better; the show talks in a far more mature tone, and some plot-points have been difficult for my friends son to understand without me being there to explain it all to him in a way that he understands.So it's a great series, if a bit complicated and dark for young children; this show is definitely better suited to the more mature fans of the franchise.If in doubt that your little one can view this series comfortably, why not try Rescue Bots instead?

What can I say about this? I frigging love this. This is how the films should be done. Not only does this look visually stunning but it has all the special features like character designs, behind the scenes and more. I highly recommend this to anyone had either has a blu-ray play, ps3 or a ps4. I was really surprised with how fast this turned up and the package was in excellent condition.

This is brilliant the service from the seller from new Zealand was brilliant kept in contact delivery was quicker than expected and the bluray transfomers prime 1 season just great

cannot say too much as i have not seen the dvd as it is for my grandson.

A great product for all TF fans, animation is fab and a good mix of the old and new!With Peter Cullen and Frank Walker as the voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron, where can you go wrong!Really enjoy watching it and I hope to add the other episodes to my collection SOON!!!

The DVD arrived one day before schedule which obviously, I was more than happy about.Discs are new as stated and all work perfectly.The quality is Blu-Ray and the detail is outstanding.If you are truly a Transformers fan, then this is the DVD for you and I guarantee, children will love it!

Must have DVD.. Please check the region by fire you buy. It's so rare to find UK edition.. Worth the money and had to buy a dvd specifically for this. New series out March 12 or 14 check local listing. Oh the theme song is catching and it's not on iTunes

Mio figlio, tra poco 8 anni, adora i Transformers, soprattutto i giochi/robot trasformabili con cui inventa non so quante storie ogni giorno ;-)I film moderni gli piacciono ma non lo hanno colpito più di tanto.....e invece questa serie lo ha davvero preso, catturato!!Non ne so bene il motivo: saranno i tre ragazzi protagonisti (Jack, Miko e Rafael), amici degli Autobot, con cui forse si immedesima; saranno forse i disegni dei robot, sia degli Autobot a lui più cari (Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Arcee, Bulkhead e Bumblebee) sia di quelli più temibili (Megatron col suo scagnozzo Starscream) rappresentati con figure moderne e dettagliate (questa serie è del 2010 quindi abbastanza recente), sarà la storia avvincente che inizia proprio da questi 5 episodi (intitolati "La Rimonta delle Tenebre" - dalla prima alla quinta parte), dove si riparte dalla guerra mai finita tra il bene e il male, tra gli Autobot e i Decepticon, con Megatron che, dopo 3 anni di esilio, vuole tornare sulla Terra con una sostanza particolare e molto rara, l'Energon Oscuro, capace di far rivivere i transformers defunti e creare così un esercito al suo comando per distruggere la Terra....ci riuscirà?Con questa MiniSerie si apre questa nuova avventura, una storia che ebbe così successo quando uscì che ne seguirono tutti gli altri episodi delle tre stagioni.Trovando questo DVD a soli 3€ non ho quindi proprio resistito, 110 minuti circa di film animati che hanno saputo coniugare una saga epico-spaziale con l'amicizia tra umani e alieni robot, tutto con scene che, per quanto siano anche di guerra, non scadono mai in una violenza esplicita (forse questi 5 episodi sono tra quelli maggiormente "paurosi" se vogliamo ma sempre nel limite del rispetto della sensibilità dei bambini...anche se, secondo me, 7 anni vanno bene per iniziare, pur evidenziando che il film è considerato adatto a tutti). ‎Pee quanto ci riguarda, sarà uno dei regalini di compleanno di mio figlio e intanto sto cercando anche gli altri episodi per avere la serie completa, che prende avvio da questi 5 episodi, miniserie denominata le Origini. A seguire, vorrei prendere tutta la Prima Stagione, composta da 21 episodi, dal n° 6 al n°26; la Seconda Stagione, formata da altri 26 episodi, dal n°27 al n°52, e dalla Terza Stagione, denominata "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters", composta da 13 episodi in tutto, dal n°53 al n°65. Spero di riuscire nell'impresa.Intanto sono già molto contenta di questo acquisto, a questo prezzo direi davvero un buonissimo affare! Unisci poi una spedizione in meno di 24 ore e si ottiene per me un acquisto da 5 stelle.Consigliato per bimbi/adulti appassionati della serie a cui fare un bellissimo regalo. Ciao!

Short Review: If you're a Transformers fan, get this DVD. Now. You won't regret it.Long Review: Wow. I don't even know where to start. This is, by far, the best Transformers series I've watched in a LONG TIME.I grew up in the Armada/Energon/Cybertron generation. Armada was my favorite out of all of them, but as I look back now, I have to admit that the animation and overall crafting of the show was pretty bad. I still love it, childhood and all, but I couldn't help but think, 'I wish there was a better Transformers series. One that I could take seriously.'Hasbro must have read my mind.I stumbled upon this show thanks to a close friend's younger brother, who told me that I should watch it. I was hesitant when I heard that it was CGI, after the Energon/Cybertron fiascos...so I hemmed and hawed and put it off for a long time. I finally gave in, looked it up on YouTube, and watched a couple of episodes.BOY was I wrong! I have NEVER been so wrong.Transformers Prime is the story of a small band of Autobots on Earth, vastly outnumbered by the Decepticon army. Same story as always, right? In a way, but the writers mix it up and make it original and very enjoyable.The main cast is small, with only six Autobots(Optimus, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Arcee) and six main Decepticons(Megatron, Soundwave, Starscream, Knock Out, Breakdown, Airachnid), but I think that allows much more characterization and development. The voice acting is simply superb, with an all-star cast that was part of what sold me on the show. Peter Cullen(Optimus Prime), Frank Welker(Megatron), Steve Blum(Starscream), Sumalee Montano(Arcee), and Daran Norris(Knock Out) are the standouts for me, but I can't really play favorites. All of the voice actors do a smashing job of bringing their characters to life, giving them real emotion.These characters are so well written and acted that you almost forget that they're aliens. They have such a human quality to them. It's as if the writers took the original G1 characters, found every single good quality(and bad, in the Cons' case), and multiplied it a hundred times over. Optimus is as heroic and noble as ever, and Megatron is just as evil and as you remember, perhaps even more so. Starscream is every bit as conniving, cowardly, and treacherous as he ever was, but with a slightly more sadistic spin this time around. Arcee(voiced by Sumalee Montano), the only female Autobot, is one of the ones they probably changed the most. Instead of just being there to be the "girl", Arcee is a tough, battle-hardened warrior with a rather tragic past. As corny as that sounds, it actually works quite well. You actually find yourself empathizing with the characters in this show, once again, because it's so well written. Ratchet, the Chief Medical Officer, is the grumpy, sarcastic "Dr. McCoy" of the Autobots, and has an amazing voice actor in Jeffrey Combs, of Re-Animator and Star Trek fame. His Decepticon counterpart, an entirely new character named Knock Out, is a vain, sly, smart-aleck medic who HATES getting his paint job messed up. He's like an evil cross between G1 Tracks and Sunstreaker. I could go on and on and list every single character, but I won't. You'll just have to watch the show. ;)Even the humans are well crafted on this show. After Rad, Carlos, Alexis, Kicker, and all of the rest of the "Unicron Trilogy" humans, I was cringing at the thought of more annoying, whiny, useless humans. But once again, I was proven wrong. The three teenagers, Jack Darby, Raphael Esquivel, and Miko Nakadai, are actually not that annoying, and even relatable to some people, I'm sure. Humans are always necessary on a Transformers show, simply to provide a sense of scale, and these humans are very well portrayed, in my opinion. Some people might disagree, but you know. Diff'rent strokes and all that. (Whachoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?)As I said before, the CGI was what made me put off watching this show for so long, but let me say this: Don't write something off without giving it a shot first. The animation is absolutely breathtaking. It has a smooth, almost cinematic feel to it, and the lighting is very realistic. If you get this, buy the Blu-Ray. I'm kicking myself for not doing that, and I'll probably end up breaking down and buying the Blu-Ray someday. But, that said, even in standard 720p, this show blows me away with how much detail is put into each robot model. The textures of each character's paint job are even slightly different: a touch of glitter on Arcee's finish, muted and smooth for Bulkhead, reflective and shiny for Megatron and Starscream, the detail is just ridiculous. If the 'bots get in a fight, they LOOK like they get in a fight. The textures change with the situation: A sword on sword fight is going to see a lot of scratches, while a brawl in a subterranean Energon Mine will kick up a lot of dust. Even the explosions look amazing on this show, and they aren't overused. (Michael Bay, I'm lookin' at you.)Another thing about this show that surprised and delighted me was the fight choreography, and also the dark tone and the amount of violence. The bot-on-bot battles are just so fluid and natural looking, not too jerky and cartoony(ahem...TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED.). The interactions of some of these 'bots, particularly between Arcee and her Decepticon counterpart, Airachnid, are very dark and serious, sometimes even slightly disturbing, in tone. They have quite a history, to say the least. Some pretty dark and heavy stuff going on here, not like the shallow pasts of the G1 characters. But, baby, this ain't G1. This is one of the most violent Transformers cartoons I've ever watched. The brunt of the violence is taken by the Vehicons, the nameless Decepticon foot-soldiers, but still. These bots get blasted, blown up, stabbed, ripped apart, run over, shot, gutted, even BEHEADED. And when a character dies(yes, the potential is there), they die. They don't come back. They actually die. There's such an element of danger and tension in this show, more of a chance of seeing energon splatter than ever before. There have been times when I've been watching the show and I've gone "Whoa, man. Did they just do that? They did!" Of course, mind you, they're robots, so there's no actual blood, nothing overtly gory that's going to give your kid nightmares or anything.The story of this show is also quite good. The Autobots have been on the planet Earth for some time, hiding out as, of course, robots in disguise. The Autobots are accidentally discovered by three teenagers, Jack, Miko, and Raf. Since the Decepticons would naturally target anyone perceived to be an ally of the Autobots, Optimus and his team take the three humans under their watch to protect them from harm, much to Ratchet's thoroughly amusing dismay. Megatron's plans are as evil as ever, just not quite as corny as some of his G1 schemes. He plans to raise an army of undead Cybertronians with Dark Energon to invade the Earth and conquer the planet. So naturally the Autobots have to stop him. Instead of one stand-alone episode after another, the whole story progresses with each episode, building up to an explosive season finale and a maddening cliffhanger that will leave you kicking walls in nerd rage if you don't already have Season Two on DVD. I did, so my walls were spared.The extra features on this DVD include a "Making Of" special, several audio commentaries, a toy featurette, and a Season Two preview. The commentaries by the producers, artists, and voice actors behind the show are funny and informative. The "making of" special delves deeper into the creative process behind the show, and even gives you a tiny peek into the recording studio with the voice actors. The toy featurette is just that: a toy commercial, with the designers giving commentary. And the Season Two preview will make you question everything you ever knew about Transformers. Seriously, buy both seasons in a package, or you'll be ripping your hair out.If you like Transformers, and aren't a G1 purist, this one's for you. Just keep an open mind! Don't be put off on how different some of the 'bots look compared to their G1 counterparts.I'll stop there. I could talk about this show all day, but then you'd have no reason to watch it, now would you? So buy this DVD! You won't regret it.

Für mich die beste Transformers Serie bisher. Toll animiert, gute Stimmen (auch die deutschen). Bildqualität finde ich auch sehr gelungen.Schade nur, dass man alle Folgen in einem schauen muss, da sich die Disk nicht merkt an welcher Stelle man unterbrochen hat.Freue mich schon riesig auf die 2. und hoffentlich auch 3. Staffel.

So happy to find this for a great price. Thank you!! I have one happy kid this Christmas.

A good cartoon