HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:
SEASON ONE, VOLUME ONE BOXED DVD SET
Released by BCI Eclipse / Ink & Paint
Two new documentaries directed and scripted by Andy Mangels!
Released October 18, 2005.
Click here to purchase He-Man Season 1 Volume 1 at Amazon

Season 1, Volume 1 includes:

* The first 33 episodes of the series, fully restored for optimum audio and video quality, and presented in story continuity order;
* 6 DVDs released in a 6-Panel fold-out DigiPack, with embossed cardboard case!
* "The Secret Origins of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" — a documentary featuring interviews with various production members about the beginnings of the series;
* "The Stories of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" — a documentary featuring interviews discussing the narrative of Season One episodes 1-33;
* 2 new collectible 4 x 6 art cards by
Alex Ross (50-characters fighting!) and
Bill Sienkiewicz (Skeletor, Evil-Lynn, and Panthor),
with bios by Andy Mangels.
* Special Features include fifty detailed Character Bios, full-length animated Storyboard with interactive episode comparison for episode #30, "The Taking of Grayskull", five Scripts in PDF format, Trivia, Easter Eggs, Spanish-language track, and more!
* First part of a spine mural that spans all 4 MOTU volumes to make a cool background image

This is the first of four Classic MOTU volumes that will complete all 130 classic episodes.
MSRP $49.98

A Runner-Up for BEST DVD - TV SERIES PRESENTATION in the Digital Bits Bitsy Awards! [We got beaten by LOST]
"By the power of Grayskull, BCI's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season 1, Volume 1 is one of the best presentations of an animated TV series to date."
See the results at TheDigitalBits.com

"BCI's edition of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is as definitive as you can get... He-Man and the Masters of the Universe is, unequivocally, the most impressive DVD collection I've ever seen!
read the rest of the review from MonstersAtPlay.com

"...The set looks better than most big studio releases... There's quite a bit here for fans of the show... Average Rating 3.5 of 5 stars... Recommended!
read the rest of the review from DVDTalk.com

"...it's awesome. Every inch of this set drips with love for the series, from the packaging to the technical treatment to the special features. Everything is top-notch....The highlights of the bonus materials are the two documentaries... These are superb, newly-produced, original documentaries, featuring interview with writers, animators, and producers of the show....value 97 of 100!
read the rest of the review from DVDVerdict.com

"...Each episode is lovingly digitized (and possibly restored) to crystal-clear clarity... Also included are some really impressive documentaries on the making of this show - they talked to producers, writers, animators - basically ANYone who had anything to do with getting this show on the air. Fantastic DVD set from the fine folks at BCI Eclipse, very easy to recommend!
read the rest of the review from CalgaryMovies.com

"...The extras are pretty cool, especially the two documentaries. This 6-disc set comes recommended to everyone, while fans of the show should definitely pick it up... Overall rating 8 of 10... Highly Recommended!
read the rest of the review from MovieFreak.com

"...Whoever put this set together must still have He-Man sheets on their bed, because it's everything a fanatic could hope for. From the packaging to the menus, everything about this release is pitch perfect... The primary features are the two documentaries... Don't mistake this for the standard crappy DVD documentary with only three people going on about why the show is so great. Tons of people from all aspects of the show were wrangled in for these docs... Rating 10 of 10!
read the rest of the review from IGN.com

"...one of the most impressive animation TV on DVD releases that I have ever reviewed... What is really great about this set is the extras...
read the rest of the review from IMissThe80s.com

"...BCI Eclipse masterfully restores the first 33 episodes of the popular show... The set also has some really cool extras, such as two documentaries on the show's background...Whether for nostalgic qualities or you're in search of a great cartoon, get this set, then hold it high and say "I have the POWER!" Rated 4.5 out of 5!
read the rest of the review from DailyTrojan.com

"...this set is one of the best I've seen in a long time. It is worth every penny, even if you are not a hardcore He-Man fan but a fan of 80's cartoons you should pick it up for the in depth documentaries...
read the rest of the review from Comics2Film.com

"...we drank deeply, we children of the 80's, putting shows like He-Man, GI Joe, Transformers, and their ilk on pop culture pedestals, so much so that a special edition release of something this schlocky feels, not only right, but completely justified, dammit!
read the rest of the review from FilmForce.com

"...BCI Eclipse makes some fans of the 80s very, very happy with this release of the first thirty-three episodes of the series on DVD. These are across six discs, and–thankfully–they're not bare bones...
read the rest of the review from NeedCoffee.com

"...This is probably the best this show has ever looked...this DVD set is a fun-filled trip down memory lane. It's a must-have for all you cartoon fanboys...value 8 of 10!
read the rest of the review from DVDTown.com

"...This box set is literally a work of art. It looks fantastic... The extras are nice...
read the rest of the review from AVForums.com

"...He-Man makes his season-set premiere with a pretty powerful collection of bonus materials...average grade B!
read the rest of the review from DigitallyObsessed.com

"This is a must own set for fans of the show, or anyone who may be thinking of taking steroids... The bonus disc is worth the price alone. What you get in the extras are a blast...Grade A+
read the rest of the review from Toonado.com

"...It was interesting to listen to writers and directors discuss their concerns during the creation of He-Man...What was most apparent through the interviews was the love and passion these artists, writers, producers, and directors had for the show. Their affections can be seen in the final product...
read the rest of the review from Farsector.com

Dear He-Man Fans:

We at BCI have been thrilled about the positive reviews and endorsements received for the Season 1 Volume 1 boxset. We all worked very hard to delivery the best quality possible on these sets. And, we will always strive to give you the best quality and costumer service possible for our products.

So we hope everyone can imagine our disappointment when we received reports that a portion of the sets that have been shipped have been damaged on their way to retailers. The Season 1 Volume 1 box set was suppose to use the same type of digipak tray found in the 10 Best set. Unfortunately, unknown to us during production, a different type of digipak tray was used and then shipped for the Season 1 Volume 1 sets. This tray, on some sets, has a slightly protruding form spot that can cause scratches on underside of the discs. Our product samples came straight from the supplier and were in the best of condition, thus we were not able to catch this defect. The use of this new type of tray was not our decision, and we have instructed our supplier to cease its use on any further packages of any type distributed by BCI.

In the meantime, let us assure you that the vast majority of discs, including those with minor visible scratches, are demonstrating 100% playability. For those discs that do not work or display scratches that appear critical in nature, BCI WILL EXCHANGE THOSE DISCS DIRECTLY FROM THEIR OFFICES AT NO CHARGE. Simply email us at info@bcieclipse.com with the nature of the scratches and the discs that need exchanging. Please be sure to e-mail us directly. While we'd love to speak to every fan directly on the phone, e-mailing us instead will keep things organized and smooth and allow us to take care of any problems you may have quickly and efficiently. We'll be sure to address any e-mails we receive as quickly as possible in order to meet your satisfaction.

In addition, we will be manufacturing new packaging over the next several weeks, returning to the original tray design from the 10 Best Episode Set. For those of you who require a set of packaging due to the protrusions on the trays being critically problematic, we will also EXCHANGE THE TRAY SET AT NO CHARGE DIRECTLY FROM OUR OFFICE upon request.

Based on this, we encourage all fans to continue to purchase existing copies of the He-Man Season 1 Vol 1 set from stores rather than waiting for the rolling change sets. Also, most retailers are currently running some of the best sale prices at which you will ever be able to purchase this first Season Volume set. We encourage fans to take advantage of these prices while they can. Playability continues to be at 99%+. If any of the discs do not play, we will replace them. If new packaging is required, we will provide it to you. Please &Mac246; enjoy the set as-is knowing that replacement is free of charge from BCI as needed. This way, you can enjoy He-Man now, knowing that if any problems occur now or in the future replacement will be easy and quick.

Thanks again He-Fans
BCI

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