Unfortunately not a whole lot of information is available right now. The studio creating the discs (Shout factory) has had rumors of its production floating around for a while now. I guess this is the confirmation of those.
At 10 bucks, its much cheaper than the Target disc with three episodes each.
I'll keep on updating as more information about it floods in. Hopefully we will see a full pack in the future!
(Blu-ray please Hasbro!)
103 comments:
Oh my Gawd! Finally DVDs!
ReplyDeleteFINALLY!
ReplyDeleteCool! Totally gonna support more FiM seasons.
ReplyDeleteYES! YES!
ReplyDelete4 or 5 episodes isn't that much. It better have some extra goodies!
ReplyDeleteYeah I will try to wait a bit more till they release the whole season. Hopefully as a Blu-Ray.
ReplyDeleteI agree, full season on Blu-ray and I'll pre-order immediately. PLEASE HASBRO LEMME GIVE YOU MY MONEY!
ReplyDeleteNone of my money until it has all the episodes
ReplyDelete4-5 episodes? Oh come on.
ReplyDeletei hope to see a complete season one collection soon
ReplyDeleteThat wasn't cool Seth, I thought by Friendship is Magic DVDs, you meant the entire 1st Season in one box set. It's still cool, but I would rather have them all in one box set. Oh well, maybe some other day.
ReplyDeleteI want blu-ray. DVD looks so bad on a full HD TV.
ReplyDeleteI refuse to buy episodes piecemeal. When they release all of season 1 on dvd or blu-ray, I'll pick one up.
ReplyDeleteIf you want Blu-Rays let Shout Factory know. They are outstanding at doing everything they can to make fans happy.
ReplyDeleteOkay bronies, time to show Hasbro the power of out fandom in a way they can understand. pre-order the *yay* out of those dvd's....if that's okay with you...
ReplyDeleteFull season or get out.
ReplyDeleteI would kill for director/cast commentary.
ReplyDeleteImaginging Tara Strong and Jayson Thiessen would be two good candidates.
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ReplyDeleteUngrateful, impatient assholes, already all up in this thread.
ReplyDeleteWill buy this, even if a season set comes out at some point, best to support them.
ReplyDeletewe need full season release NOW.
ReplyDeleteStar Wars The Clone Wars gets them, WHY DON'T WE?
Misses my birthday, and I'd rather see Blu-Rays get released as well. Knowing if there are special features might sweeten the deal too. And hopefully a good box art.
ReplyDeleteInb4 and inafter everyone complaining about a full Blu-ray boxset. lol
ReplyDeleteMeh, I'll just stay with my blu-ray videos.
ReplyDelete@Kein: Thanks for that insightful post.
ReplyDelete@Flutterfan
ReplyDeleteAs would I. I love commentaries, by both the cast and the crew, defiantly a cast and crew as awesome as the MLP:FiM crew. Only sad thing is that Lauren Faust wouldn't be a part of them, and that would make it complete.
@Octavia Heh, good timing, though I'm complacent with the pony archive ones.
ReplyDelete4-5 episodes? That's a bitch move Hasbro.
ReplyDeleteI was about to switch to Amazon in 2 seconds, but I saw it was only 5 episodes. I'll wait for the Blu-ray season 1 set before I start throwing people into walls.
ReplyDeleteI'm okay with them releasing a few episodes at a time. This is standard for anime releases, and will also encourage revenue by catering to MLP's mainstream viewers (little girls, duh). I doubt mom or dad would being willing to plunk down the cash for a full box set, but would be okay picking up a $10 kids DVD.
ReplyDeleteDo I want a box set Blu-Ray release with hours of behind the scenes material, extra animated shorts, deleted scenes, rerecorded audio (Twilight's early VA still getting the feel of the character at the beginning of Bridle Gossip comes to mind), remastered audio, fixed animation errors, and and included official soundtrack? Hell yeah.
But I'm going to be patient.
OH MY GOD FEBRUARY 28TH IS MY BIRTHDAY!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE PONIES!
Omg DVD and it's only 10 bucks-
ReplyDelete>4-5 episodes
>nope.avi
since I already bought the episodes off iTunes, it matters what extras this comes with.
ReplyDeleteI gave my word to public that I would buy DVDs if they made them. So I will buy the DVDs. Hopefully, it won't come back to bite my tail like the whole pledge to get Monster Hunter Tri. That wasn't a bad game, but it definitely wasn't for me. And if there were balloons in that game, I don't remember them.
ReplyDeleteIf a BluRay does happen, I may rebuy it. We'll see.
Welp, 2 episodes from Adventures in Canterlot plus the projected 5 from Season 1 makes 7. OK, it's better than just 2 eps with the previous release. Better pre order mine before they sell out fast. With the amount of fandom this show is getting, i'll guarentee that this release will sell out 6 seconds after the release.
ReplyDeleteHmm. I'm okay with this. As long as it's in chronological order. >.> Yeah. Chronology. *snickers*
ReplyDelete4-5 episodes per disc is pretty much standard fare for just about every anime/cartoon I have seen.
ReplyDeleteWe don't even know how much extras are going to be on it.
A lot of you are just being really silly.
@EVIL
ReplyDeleteWow, real mature.
I'm not even going to look at that link if thats how you behave.
Totally pre-ordered.
ReplyDeleteI would prefer Blu-Ray and a season set, but hopefully this will sell well enough that they realize we want MORE!
I never buy the individual dvds as space on my dvd shelf is precious, so I am really waiting for the box set.
ReplyDeleteI do want to support the show so I guess I should pre-order (can always send it back when the time comes).
If any of you have never subscribed to the Hub or supported MLP in any other way (official merch, shirts from WeLoveFine, or buying the episodes from iTunes), you owe it to the community to buy this. Put your money where your mouth is. If Hasbro or Shout Factory sees these DVDs selling like cold, moldy cakes, a complete Blu-Ray release is out of the question. Do your part and pre-order. If they do sell well (and they only will with YOUR help), we may very well see a complete set.
ReplyDeleteNormally, I hate buying DVDs, and prefer iTunes/Digital Distribution. I think I'll buy these, however.
ReplyDeleteSaving my money for the box set.
ReplyDeleteAs awesome as this is, I want it all at once. =/
Still holding out for that complete box set
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest here and say I would buy these in a heartbeat just so I could watch ponies on my tv rather than my laptop (which has gotten a pretty dirty screen and it bugs me) plus I'm happy to support this show for any price.
ReplyDelete@AndyM
ReplyDeleteHaha, unfortunately, my parents control our TV package, and the package with the HUB, they feel, is too expensive (especially since I'd probably be watching only one show). But I did buy a shirt off of WeLoveFine, and am hoping to get more (as gifts) from my family for Christmas, so there's that. I would've bought the episodes off of iTunes, except my computer doesn't have the hard drive space required for all... however many of the episodes they have up. As for official merch, if they make a pony mug, you can bet I'll buy it. Otherwise, I don't really spend money on those sorts of things.
As I'm happy about the news, I refuse to buy out of personal choice for Blu-ray.
ReplyDeleteShout Factory has done a fantastic job with all the Transformers DVDs, so I know that we can trust them with this. Their DVDs are usually aimed at adult collectors, so that makes me happy too.
ReplyDeletedon't care about dvd gonna download it PIRACY FTW
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdvVWa4XYSs
@EVIL:
ReplyDeleteGoing for a ban?
I already downloaded everything but I am still going to buy the dvd's.... I am just going to wait for a set! (preferably not the Dutch set!)
ReplyDeleteJust look at the image. It's smirking because it knows that it is a troll.
ReplyDelete@EVIL
ReplyDeleteYeah. Piracy. THAT'LL keep the show going. /sarcasm
To the mooooooooooooooooooooooon!
This is very tempting, but I would really want a blu-ray boxed set...
ReplyDeleteIt would be a big thing. With bonuses and extras...
I would buy it...
I still don't own a Blu-Ray player. Maybe I'll add one to my PC rig one day in the future, but I don't watch enough films to make it worth my trouble. Regular DVD for MLP will do just fine for me...
ReplyDelete@EVIL
ReplyDeleteYou mean pirate the episodes that are all already uploaded to YouTube in 1080p?
Yeah, you're hardcore.
I'm holding out until the complete first season DVDs. That is, if I ever buy one.
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, I think I'll wait for confirmation from Hasbro before putting money down on this.
ReplyDeleteYou should include a link for the lazy people, Seth.
ReplyDeleteAlso, while I'm hoping for a box set, I'm going to preorder this anyways to show them my support and to tell Hasbro "Yes, there is a market for this.".
I second that motion about Blurays.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind DVDs if the show actually was made in 480p.
If the show is made in HD (such is the case with FiM), then I'd prefer a Bluray.
Not sure what's the point of selling us 480p DVDs when we have 720p rips for free. We're on the verge of 2012, they need to get with the times. When Hasbro comes out with 1080p Blu-Rays, they'll have all of my money.
ReplyDelete@Armando
ReplyDeleteUnderstand though that the DVD's are incredibly cheap, which helps parents to buy them for their kids, also is a perfect incentive to help bring profits to the company. More profits should mean more merchandise to include Blu ray.
This is awesome news! Shout has always been real good about releasing cult classic cartoons and I'm sure that they'll release a box set.
ReplyDeleteI think supporting the show is important, but as the owner of two shirts from welovefine, I am going to wait until we can get entire season 1, even if it is on regular DVD.
ReplyDeleteHasbro will get my money if it's a full season blu-ray with tons of special features. :D
ReplyDeleteI just pre-ordered just to show that there is interest, (lets be clear I think that they know that any preorders at that time are from bronies) and I hope that they will get the message that we want a full season blu-ray set. Maybe by the time they decide it it will include season 2.
ReplyDeleteNice, but I'm saving for the soundtrack they said they would release.
ReplyDeleteNeed more details before making a decision on this...
ReplyDeleteI'll probably buy this just to show support, but I'd really prefer a full season. I mean, I'm not going to buy all 5 DVDs that would comprise season 1 that's just impractical.
ReplyDelete"Friendship is Magic DVD"
ReplyDeleteOoh!
"4-5 episodes"
Oh c'mon. :s I'll continue to wait impatiently for the boxset...
@MintBerryCrunch
ReplyDeleteeeyup I'm so hardcore /sarcastic
anyway fuc. the dvd and ALL HAIL PIRATE BAY
DVD...4-5 eps...already have iTunes rips in 1080p for free on my comp.
ReplyDeleteNOPE.AVI
Remember people, the bit-rate on these DVDs is about the same (if not higher) then the bit-rate on those 1080p rips on YouTube. So even though it has a lower resolution it should have a pretty good picture. Heck, in fast moving scenes it should have a better picture with less macroblocking.
ReplyDeleteYou know AndyM on the comments makes a good point. If we dont buy the 3 episode set dvds, that will possibly kill our chances for a full set. It sounds silly in the long run to have to two sets of the season at the end, but it shows Hasbro that bronies care and want to support em.
ReplyDeleteno box set no money......ive got my own box set right now...without logos...so untill the real deal comes along im good
ReplyDeleteI was hoping for a box set with exclusive Derpy figure
ReplyDelete-PonyJedi
I've gotta agree that I'm reluctant to buy anything other than a full season 1 compilation. At least there's finally some motion on the dvd front though . . .
ReplyDeleteWell, I'd rather it was all of S1 on blu-ray, but I'll keep an eye on this.
ReplyDeleteHasbro? Y U NO Release season set on one blu-ray disc instead?
ReplyDelete@EVIL
ReplyDeleteI SAY hail YouTube
Here's what I think Hasbro should do...
ReplyDelete--Once all the foreign language episodes of S1 are aired, prepare to release a Blu-Ray set of the whole of season 1 (with the option of different languages)
--Add a couple of features, like parent-friendly stuff, kiddy games, commentary for however many episodes you can get commentary for and what not.
--perhaps a few deleted scene storyboards and karaoke for the songs would be nice too.
I'm one of the ones saving my money for a 2-disc DVD/Blu-ray release with ALL of season 1 on it, plus bonus features.
ReplyDeleteSo much dvd hate. I don't have a blu ray player and I'll wager a lot of people don't. Dvds look fine on my big tvs and I'm not going to pay hand over fist for a relitively minor jump in quality.
ReplyDeleteI'll wait for a season one boxed set too methinks.
Hmm... gonna have to wait and see exactly what's on this. I've been desperately wanting to give Hasbro my money for a Season 1 complete box set (Preferably Blu Ray but DVD would be fine), so if this is just another few episodes on DVD, I'll have to pass. But Shout Factory releases complete season sets for other shows, so we'll just have to wait and see.
ReplyDeleteHasbro, this is how you will release My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Full seasons on blu-ray, with commentaries, and maybe an OST.
ReplyDeletePatience bronies, patience.
ReplyDeleteWe are an unexpected market and the global situation doesn't allow Hasbro to just hastly start mass producing products for an 'uncertain' group.
First, they give us shoutouts. Then there was the Comic-Con poster. They try to do something by placing background ponies in the blindbags. Now a small DVD thingy.
We are getting there. Just be a little bit more patient ^-^
As for the DVD/Blue-Ray thing. Yes, I would prefer Blueray. But I'm fine with a DVD set aswell, I don't hate DVDs as much as some others here seem to.
But I agree with the majority: I'm waiting for a full season 1 release , be it DVD or Blueray.
Cool, but I'm going to wait until they release whole seasons on BluRay (if they do)...
ReplyDeleteWhere does it say it's only 5 episodes? I thought Shout only put out sets?
ReplyDeleteI have their 1st season sets of Heathcliff and Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors, and both have extras so i'd say there's a good chance it'll have some. If it is only 5 eps, I might wait since I have every episode on my Dish Network DVR.
DVD is fine by me. Don't have a BluRay player and i'm not planning on getting one.
Not available in my region of course, which I'm actually relieved about I think, as it saves me from the dilemma of wanting to support the show but not wanting a half-arsed DVD priced like it's 1999.
ReplyDeleteThere will be no pirating of this show if you know what's good for us. Supporting a project is the only way to keep it going. Plus, I hadn't heard of the soundtrack coming soon, can't wait for that.
ReplyDeleteI get the feeling they'll release 5 DVD's with 5 episodes each, and episode 26 with extras. Sometime later, they'll release an entire box set of the first season. Then they'll probably release another box set, this time with Blu-ray, bonus features, pack-ins or collectibles.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really unfortunate case of just how Hasbro operates. They've been churning out merchandise at high prices to kids for so long that they'll continue to do so even when their customers are now adults buying it for themselves. It's easy for us to see how pricey their merch is and become skeptical about buying it, but kids don't care about how much something costs; they just want what they like.
It really feels like Hasbro values profit over quality and satisfaction.
Meh, I bought both seasons on iTunes. Plug the computer into the big screen tv and BAM! Ponies for everybody!
ReplyDeleteI'll admit, it's a little depressing how many of these comments are attempts to justify piracy or assumptions that this stuff isn't intended kids.
ReplyDeleteIn the latter case, I could see how feelings like that might come up from frequently dealing with other adults who enjoy MLPFiM as well. Perspectives tend to skew like that over time, when a lot of people who only know that their family members or friends like it generally aren't going to be very vocal about that. That doesn't imply that those people aren't contributing towards FiM with their wallets.
I'm not even going to consider the cause for the former.
But there's a lot of positive energy here as well from people who want it, so that's great. <3
http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Little-Pony-Friendship-Magic-Ponyville-Chronicle/16181
ReplyDeleteGimmeh all episodes on bluuuu raaayyyyyy
ReplyDeleteI hate to quote myself but, here's what I said in July.
ReplyDelete"Ahem, may I remind every brony that Hasbro will comply to a full season DVD set if the two-episode per discs actually sell?
This isn't Hasbro being an a-hole, this is business! Don't let this show have the same fate as the rest of season 2 of Gargoyles. Want to know what happened? Because fans thought refusing to buy Season 2 Part One would be a good idea just to see if Disney would comply to release the rest.
And boy was every fan screwed. The DVD sales weren't high, it remains unreleased all because the fans actually played stupid.
To all bronies, buy the discs to get your wish."
That still applies here. This is just Shout! and Hasbro testing the DVD to see if it can sell. Please people, you want a season set; buy the compliation DVD.
+1 preorder. I bought the 2-episode disc at Target too, for $8 (which works out to 18¢/minute). It's a rip-off, but if it gets us all closer to a full-season set....
ReplyDeleteI would LIKE to "refuse to buy until full season" but unfortunately, if we all do that, there won't BE a full season set. So I'm pre-ordering it to encourage more DVD releases.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, if all the 'refuse to buy'ers causes there to be no more DVD releases, I'll kill you all in your sleep. Just so we understand eachother. <3
ReplyDeleteFinally! Downloads are pretty nice but hardly worth displaying on a shelf.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad hasbro finally wants my money.
Finally! Downloads are pretty nice but hardly worth displaying on a shelf.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad hasbro finally wants my money.
Finally! Downloads are pretty nice but hardly worth displaying on a shelf.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad hasbro finally wants my money.
Got the complete season one dvd set, myself. +The Pony Express dvd. And a Derpy T-shirt from welovefine.com. I know of two other dvds, but have yet to purchase, but given time...
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