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207 of 214 people found the following review helpful
The first impression I got upon opening the newly delivered Amazon parcel was "It's big!" Not just big, but A4 big. I guess the fact that it was described as a `photo album style box' should have tipped me off, but you just don't realise quite how big this box set is until you see it up close.
Brushing aside the fact that I would now have to work out how this big box of Dwarf would fit on my DVD shelf, I opened the box to reveal some rather interesting packaging. Inside the box is a package which looks like a proper photo album, pictures taken by all the Red Dwarf crew with comments under each one.
The pages are (as you'd expect) divided in to series, with each page containing a DVD in a special holder. For those fussy about how their DVDs are stored this might come as a shock, but the DVDs for each series come in a glossy card wallet which forms part of the page. On the downside, this means it's fiddly to get them in and out, though it does make the discs easy to find. The last 2 series are split over 2 discs each (hence the whole set being 10 discs for 8 series, no extras here).
I'm sure you're dying to find out whether these hold any extra incentive over the standalone sets (Just the Shows volume 1 and 2) and the answer is: no. Only the fact that this is marked as a 20th Anniversary set and the novelty packaging really set this apart.
So why get this over the 2 separate sets? Simple; it's the cost. At £35 it represents great value for those viewers not worried about extras. I've actually collected series 1 and 3 from the 2 disc sets to get the best extras and then added the Just the Smegs set to get all the Smeg Ups. To me this works out the best value while still getting some of the extras.
So if you find that you have a photo album sized space in your DVD collection and want to watch the whole of Red Dwarf before the new episodes air next year, this is the perfect solution. If you want extras, however, then you're going to need to buy the individual box sets.
Brushing aside the fact that I would now have to work out how this big box of Dwarf would fit on my DVD shelf, I opened the box to reveal some rather interesting packaging. Inside the box is a package which looks like a proper photo album, pictures taken by all the Red Dwarf crew with comments under each one.
The pages are (as you'd expect) divided in to series, with each page containing a DVD in a special holder. For those fussy about how their DVDs are stored this might come as a shock, but the DVDs for each series come in a glossy card wallet which forms part of the page. On the downside, this means it's fiddly to get them in and out, though it does make the discs easy to find. The last 2 series are split over 2 discs each (hence the whole set being 10 discs for 8 series, no extras here).
I'm sure you're dying to find out whether these hold any extra incentive over the standalone sets (Just the Shows volume 1 and 2) and the answer is: no. Only the fact that this is marked as a 20th Anniversary set and the novelty packaging really set this apart.
So why get this over the 2 separate sets? Simple; it's the cost. At £35 it represents great value for those viewers not worried about extras. I've actually collected series 1 and 3 from the 2 disc sets to get the best extras and then added the Just the Smegs set to get all the Smeg Ups. To me this works out the best value while still getting some of the extras.
So if you find that you have a photo album sized space in your DVD collection and want to watch the whole of Red Dwarf before the new episodes air next year, this is the perfect solution. If you want extras, however, then you're going to need to buy the individual box sets.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Yep, all the episodes from series 1-8.
No smeg-ups. No extras to speak of. But that's not what you are looking for, is it, gentle reader?
The presentation box, in the style of an A4 photo album, is a fine idea though one wonders how practical it is to insert and remove the discs from the pouches over a longer period of time.
There's not a lot one can say about the episodes themselves; you either "get it" or you don't. No amount of explaining what 'Smeg' means, or why "smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast" is so very funny will make the slightest bit of sense if you don't understand the general mood of the show and the dynamic between the wonderful characters. On paper they may be cardboard cutout sterotypes but the actors really do make them feel much more fleshed out.
The writing veers from the slapstick to the profound with amazing regularity and speed. Red Dwarf is actually much cleverer televsion than it is often given credit for (see Tikka To Ride's JFK set-up for a perfect example). And to sneak that sort of cleverness in amongst the great gross-out gags and puerile insults is a great trick.
Fabulous on every level.
No smeg-ups. No extras to speak of. But that's not what you are looking for, is it, gentle reader?
The presentation box, in the style of an A4 photo album, is a fine idea though one wonders how practical it is to insert and remove the discs from the pouches over a longer period of time.
There's not a lot one can say about the episodes themselves; you either "get it" or you don't. No amount of explaining what 'Smeg' means, or why "smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast" is so very funny will make the slightest bit of sense if you don't understand the general mood of the show and the dynamic between the wonderful characters. On paper they may be cardboard cutout sterotypes but the actors really do make them feel much more fleshed out.
The writing veers from the slapstick to the profound with amazing regularity and speed. Red Dwarf is actually much cleverer televsion than it is often given credit for (see Tikka To Ride's JFK set-up for a perfect example). And to sneak that sort of cleverness in amongst the great gross-out gags and puerile insults is a great trick.
Fabulous on every level.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
At around £30-£40, this COMPLETE COLLECTION of every Red Dwarf episode is fantastic value for money! As for the contents, their isn't any extras, interviews or 'smeg-ups', just all 8 of the classic Red Dwarf series'.
The box though is surprising. At least A4 in size, and with pouches for the DVD's to go in, rather than actual boxes. 10 discs in total, one for each series, with series' 7 and 8 split up into two DVD's each. That's pretty much it, a MUST buy for fans of the series, unless you are really desperate for any additions. Otherwise, Red Dwarf at it's best!
The box though is surprising. At least A4 in size, and with pouches for the DVD's to go in, rather than actual boxes. 10 discs in total, one for each series, with series' 7 and 8 split up into two DVD's each. That's pretty much it, a MUST buy for fans of the series, unless you are really desperate for any additions. Otherwise, Red Dwarf at it's best!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I bought it for my boyfriend and ended up taking it!!!!
Absolutely brilliant....that just sums it up. I purchased this for my boyfriend as I know he is such a huge fan but then I ended up getting addicted. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Druid
All shows, and that's that.
Nice set really - but as you would expect this is the set with no extras.
I didn't want the extras, hence my purchase. Read more
I didn't want the extras, hence my purchase. Read more
Published 13 months ago by DG
A Great British sit-com! (except for some of series 7)
What can I add that hasn't already been said? This is a nicely-packaged collection, offering over 24 hours of (mostly!) sublime comedy. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Cartimand
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Having searched all over for the complete collection of Red Dwarf, I finally found this on Amazon. My son is a real fan of this series and was very delighted to receive it as a... Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by OilMan
Slight disappointment
Brilliantly funny but...
It is not all the shows, the two last series aren't included. I feel this should have been stated in the details.
It is not all the shows, the two last series aren't included. I feel this should have been stated in the details.
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Mr. J. R. King
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My husband a very big fan only got to get the speail that was not on long ago.
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by K. Black
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Bought this as a birthday present for my partner he loves it very good product!
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Ms. D. L. Edwards
All the shows....
....is all you need! simple menu's, but all the shows. nothing to complain about. if you want the special features you will have to get the seperately, but ive never been one for... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by Galactic Aracnid
Absolutely brilliant value for money.
Absolutely great value for money compared with other Red Dwarf anthologies. Nice anniverary package.
The whole family are now watching episode by episode. Read more
The whole family are now watching episode by episode. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by S. Sloan
Smegging good value
Excellent value for money, remember this is only the shows though (oh and the box is very large, at least A4).
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Rob
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