Walt Disney Treasures Wave IX Discussion

[Mason_Ireton]

Defintly buyin Zorro S1/S2 can't wait, yes the price is a tad unexpected but it's worth the $. Hopefuly they'll have 2 other sets. Yesterday I was lookin at Zorro's set on Disneystore.com and was takin a guess that they'll bring 'em to Treasures, course this'll look odd in my TV shelf.

[Flanger-Hanger]

Zorro? B&W? All episodes? Bonuses? Fancy Packaging?

I'M THERE!!!!

[Escapay]

To think, I seriously was considering wasting my money buying the colourised DVDs from Disney Movie Club. Glad I waited, and now I can't wait for November now!

A part of me is upset that this is all the Treasures wave is offering, but it's also nice to see them doing something beyond two-disc sets. Hopefully next year they'll give the same treatment to People & Places.

That's interesting, since those are already available through DMC & DMR. And look at the price tags. Yes, I know they're TV season sets, and that price tag isn't outrageous for those, but for Treasures?!? Really?

Well, considering that for the same price, you can buy barebones colourised version of Season One from DisneyShopping, I'm surprised that the Treasures version isn't more expensive!

Plus, I'd rather pay $60 SRP for a 6-disc set than $33 SRP for a 2-disc set.

albert

[merlinjones]

Well, that's awesome news about "Zorro!" I just wish I'd heard it before buying the colorized set online last month (...at least I didn't get Season 2 from scalpers yet).

I'm glad they are including the four one-hour shows too, but these should be grouped in chronological sequence, not willy-nilly between sets.

I hope these do well - - maybe they could do something similar with the anthology shows! Bravo to WDHV for trying something bold - - and keeping the shows in black & white!!!

[goofystitch]

If anybody has any interest in owning season 1 and 2 in color, let me know. The discs for season 2 are still brand new and sealed.

[msh1975]

HI EVERYONE, I DONT KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT IM PISSED!!! IM GLAD ABOUT ZORRO COMMING OUT AND ALL BUT WE ALSO NEED THE REST OF SWAMP FOX AND ELFEGA BACA TO BE RELEASED. ITS BEEN 4 YEARS NOW. HOW MUCH LONGER DO WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR IT TO BE COMPLETED. IM SICK AND TIRED OF DISNEY STARTING A SERIES AND NOT COMPLETEING IT. I WORK IN RETAIL AND THOSE WHO HAVE BOUGHT THE SWAMPFOX TREASURE TIN IN 2005 ARE GETTING VERY IMPATIENT AND I CAN NOT BLAME THEM. IM VERY VERY PISSED OFF NOW AND DISNEY NEEDS TO GET OFF THERE ASS AND FINISH WHAT THEY STARTED.....AM I RIGHT OR WRONG?

[Escapay]

Wave 9 Discussion is here:

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... hp?t=23808

albert

[Disney Lover]

I'm VERY disappointed by this. For the first I won't be buying any Treasures. Having only Zorro is IMO a complete waste of a Wave.

[Escapay]

At least it is a wave.

albert

[CJ]

I for one am excited about the black and white Zorro sets. I'm also grateful that we are getting any Treasure waves at all this year.

[Barbossa]

May 8, 2009 - Disney has announced its next wave of Walt Disney Treasures and it's nothing like the first eight. Arriving on November 3, 2009 are two volumes: "Zorro": The Complete First Season and "Zorro": The Complete Second Season. Each six-disc set will carry a $59.99 list price and present its episodes complete and in their original black & white format. In addition, the four famous one-hour "Zorro" specials will be divided among the two sets (two on each). Extras will include Leonard Maltin introductions, certificates of authenticity, Zorro pins and lithographs.

That's interesting, since those are already available through DMC & DMR. And look at the price tags. Yes, I know they're TV season sets, and that price tag isn't outrageous for those, but for Treasures?!? Really? What a strange wave. Could this be the end for the Treasures? Or are they just spending time restoring the educational shorts and a Ludwig Von Drake set? One can hope...

Wow are those pricey. those won't be flying off the shelves like the last two waves did. Sadly, this could be the end of the line.

[The_Iceflash]

I'm VERY disappointed by this. For the first I won't be buying any Treasures. Having only Zorro is IMO a complete waste of a Wave.

I agree.

[chadhobbick]

Why couldn't they have released Rarities volume 2 in this wave? That would have been an easy release and give something for everyone basically, b/c i'm not buying this wave since it just consists of Zorro. Nothing against the masked avenger, but just not my thing.

[disneyboy20022]

go figure a month ago I caved in a bought Zorro Season 1 and 2 from DMC......well I guess it will make a great Elephant Gift for my Uncle who likes History War Based things that have true facts in them or tie into a realistic thing...for example he likes Call of Duty type games not Destroy all Humans or World of Warcraft.....but I think He'll like Zorro

[slave2moonlight]

I find this to be a very interesting development. In the Disney Home Entertainment research forum I am in, just the day before UD announced these 2 Zorro sets, they posted a survey for us that asked which Treasures sets we would be most likely and least likely to buy if they were released, and it was kind of a disturbing poll. The choices were all past releases, except for Zorro. I mean, seriously, choose between Annette, Dr. Syn, Davy Crockett, and Zorro? Of course Zorro won! It won both because it was the most recognized subject and because the few folks in the forum interested in classic Disney already had the other stuff. Sorta made me wonder what the purpose was for such a poll... Of course, I gave all my usual suggestions (the rest of Swamp Fox, the educational shorts, Ludwig, Song of the South, etc...) and my arguments about how much material Disney has that could serve the Treasures collection well. I'm not really sure how to take the combination of that poll and this announcement that we'll only be getting Zorro releases this year.

Regardless, it is an exciting release that I'll be looking forward to, assuming I can afford it! May have to buy one at a time. Disney seems to be ignoring the economy this year, as it is actually becoming MORE expensive to be an active fan (considering D23, the push for Blu-Ray, and now this nice but pricey upscale of the Treasures releases....).

[Chernabog]

NOTHING can describe how UPSET and DISAPPOINTED I am with this news. I also (like many others here) bought the colorized versions from the Movie Club...and now this news. I feel cheated...
What a waste to spend a whole wave of Treasures to something that already are out there, instead of doing something special, like "People and Places" or "Rarites 2".
Shame on you Disney Home Entertainment.
If it should continue like this next year, I rather see that they stop the Treasure line.
For the first year since they started to release them, I will NOT buy any Treasures.

[merlinjones]

>>If it should continue like this next year, I rather see that they stop the Treasure line.<<

Why in the world would you say that when so many of us would LOVE to have a complete b/w "Zorro" collection? This might not be your year, but as long as they keep doing this you have a chance to get what you want in the future. You won't if they stop the line.

I hope "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (and all our other suggestions) can follow in the next wave...

[mvd24]

When I saw the anouncement "Zorro season 1 & 2" my first reaction was a little disappointment too. I already bought both (colorized) seasons in France.

But when I read on and saw that the series will be in original black & white and that the 4 hour-long episodes will be included, I realized that this makes two excellent collector-friendly sets that fit perfectly within the Treasures-line.

The picture will probably be restored as well and there might be some bonus features apart from the introductions.

I'll definitely buy this as the contents are completely different (black & white, restored picture, bonus features) from the sets that I already own.

The only point of criticism is the timing. Had I known about this release I wouldn't have bought both seasons last year.

[Flanger-Hanger]

>>If it should continue like this next year, I rather see that they stop the Treasure line.<<

Why in the world would you say that when so many of us would LOVE to have a complete b/w "Zorro" collection? This might not be your year, but as long as they keep doing this you have a chance to get what you want in the future. You won't if they stop the line.

Well said Merlin, it's pretty sad to see such selfish comments here. There are many people who would love to see Zorro sets like these (I know one book store employee who will be more than happy with this news) released to the general public in B&W with such good treatment, a rarity these days with Disney DVDs, and just because you don't like the idea does not mean that it's a poor decision for either Disney fans or the company itself who sees this as a good business move.

Stop the line altogether? Foolish melodramatic statements like that are not the best way to get what you want.

Zorro BTW was a title mentioned in Disney magazine's 2001 article on the first Treasure release as the kind of show that could be released through this line. It hasn't been shown on Disney Channel since 2002 and IMO is much move overdue for a proper release than another rarities volume for example.

[Big Disney Fan]

Only TWO sets in this wave?! Aw, nuts! They should've at least coupled Zorro with stuff on, say, Walt Disney World and Ludwig Von Drake. Oh, well, at least all the major cartoon shorts are out of the way at last.