Fraggle Rock Complete Series for $58

[FER SURE]

Right now Amazon is selling the Fraggle Rock DVD complete series set for only 58.99 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EL6EBS?tag=muppetcentral&link_code=as2&creativeASIN=B001EL6EBS&creative=374929&camp=211189). I finally caved and ordered one for myself. Remember to order through the MuppetCentral webstore and you can support MC without spending any extra. ::excited:

[Phillip Chapman]

Wow, that's a great find at nearly 60% off the regular price. Probably won't last long at that price.

Here's a review of the box set if anyone wants more info on it...

http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/dvd/fraggle_complete.shtml

[matleo]

I thought about ordering it but the reviews on the lousy packaging turn me off. I'm holding out hope that they'll still release season 4 independently.

Even at $60 that's more then I want to spend.

:smirk:

--Matt

[RedPiggy]

Hm .... now I'm wembling ... that's an awfully good price ... even for a substandard set. And yet, there's the principle of the thing. But there were some vids I wanted to do with season 4 clips.

:coy: AARGH!


EDIT: Okay, I finally "caved".

[Phillip Chapman]

I thought about ordering it but the reviews on the lousy packaging turn me off. I'm holding out hope that they'll still release season 4 independently.

There may not be a seperate Season 4 release at this point. It appears HIT will let Henson's five-year contract expire at the end of March and may not renew the deal after then. A new DVD distributor may or may not release classic Fraggle episodes now that the market has been saturated with them.

[Andibcool]

Yeah i saw that yesterday too on an ad here in the forums.

I think i will order it because in germany you will only get season 1 with bad picture quality for the same price. The only bad thing is the german series were a little different to the US ones :/.

Oh for all ppl that look for fraggle season 4 try www.ezydvd.com.au (http://www.ezydvd.com.au) they also have the animated series.

[bazooka_beak]

Yeah, I put this on my birthday wishlist even though I told myself I'd never buy it :/ Hope it stays at that price long enough for someone to get it for me XD

[RedPiggy]

I told myself I'd never buy it either, particularly after all the bad reviews (now, I can live with no character images and such ... it was the scratched disc thing that really irritated me). But 58 bucks is a steal, since I'd probably pay that amount for just the last season, if it ever came out.

[KermieBaby47]

AWESOME! A steal indeed, I wonder why with the big price cut? Hmm. Oh well! Their loss is my great gain.

I hadn't planned on picking up this set either, but now I can sell the first 3 seasons on eBay for at least $20 each, and the whole set will be paid for! YAY! :excited:

[The Count]

Well... There were subtle hints that made me hopeful a possible stand-alone Season 4 release might come down the road, potentially this year or the next. Now we know that won't happen under the current contractual countdown on the clock between Hit/Lionsgate and Henson. Which explains the "why" of the complete series set. But uh Phil... Didn't Henson go out and create a new partnership with Brandolutions (now Brandolutions JHC) giving them access to FR? The article where this was reported mentioned that FR would be key to Brandolutions JHC's new deal, and there were new movie and TV projects in the works. Hmm, we might have to getGelfling on the case. :search: :smirk:

[Andibcool]

Oh a little update on the ezydvd link i postet.
It seems the biggest australian onlinestore has money problems and is near bankruptcy. There website isnt up atm. You might try find some other onlinestore over there for fraggle season 4.

Last time i checked the fraggle season there they went for around 20-30 Au$.

[Phillip Chapman]

Didn't Henson go out and create a new partnership with Brandolutions (now Brandolutions JHC) giving them access to FR? The article where this was reported mentioned that FR would be key to Brandolutions JHC's new deal, and there were new movie and TV projects in the works.

Sure, there will likely be new Fraggle merchandise (like figures, plush, etc.), espescially if the new movie sees the light of day. Time will tell, however, whether or not another company will invest the money to re-release Classic Fraggle episodes on DVD now that the entire series has already been released by HIT Entertainment.

[Traveling Matt]

There may not be a seperate Season 4 release at this point. It appears HIT will let Henson's five-year contract expire at the end of March and may not renew the deal after then. A new DVD distributor may or may not release classic Fraggle episodes now that the market has been saturated with them.
Isn't it really Henson that's letting it expire? It seems as if they want to move on, not HIT. HIT's poor treatment of Henson's properties the last year or so may be exactly why.

I would think Henson would want to give their cornerstone franchise a proper sendoff with a distributor who cares...

[frogboy4]

Isn't it really Henson that's letting it expire? It seems as if they want to move on, not HIT. HIT's poor treatment of Henson's properties the last year or so may be exactly why.

I would think Henson would want to give their cornerstone franchise a proper sendoff with a distributor who cares...

I'm inclined to agree with this. It appears they might have more options out there and want to regroup for a Fraggle push when the film comes out. Hit doesn't deserve the spoils for that at this point. I'm sure the other Henson properties will also get a good amount of attention too. For some reason I think there's some interest in repackaging Emmet Otter next Christmas to coincide with the revival of the new musical. I was surprised that wasn't done last time out. :coy:

[KermieBaby47]

Wow, I ordered this set on Thursday night, and just got it about 2 hours ago! :excited: I even chose the free shipping that said it may take a few days longer.

Beautiful packaging, kinda weird how it all comes apart tho, ha. About half the discs were loose from their pockets, but no visible scratches. I will probably be listing Seasons 1 - 3 on eBay tomorrow, barely watched S1 and about half of S2, so they're pretty close to mint.

Can't wait to get time to watch these again! I'm also happy to say I used the MC link, so Yay! :)

[heralde]

Beautiful packaging, kinda weird how it all comes apart tho, ha. About half the discs were loose from their pockets, but no visible scratches. I will probably be listing Seasons 1 - 3 on eBay tomorrow, barely watched S1 and about half of S2, so they're pretty close to mint.

That's great that there's no visible scratches, hope it works out! Not to be annoying, hehe, but I'm still amazed that none of my disks were loose, very surprising!

And I don't really understand the logic of making it binder where you can remove certain pages. :confused:

[CoOKiE]

Y sell the old sets? dont they have the gifts inside? I know 1 n 2 do, however i still havn't finished 2 so i havn't opened my 3rd yet...

Or are you planning on selling the DVDs without the pack-ins? In that case selling them for $20 each as Amazon is doing the same, new... its not really fair and you may have a harder time selling them.

[heralde]

Y sell the old sets? dont they have the gifts inside? I know 1 n 2 do, however i still havn't finished 2 so i havn't opened my 3rd yet...

::shrugs:: I donated the sets but kept the booklets. I mainly wanted the kids to see the episodes, and figured the booklets wouldn't last very long!

[RedPiggy]

I intend to donate as well. I keep my DVD's, for space reasons, in those CD box things that can hold like 50 or something. I get rid of the packaging.

[heralde]

I intend to donate as well. I keep my DVD's, for space reasons, in those CD box things that can hold like 50 or something. I get rid of the packaging.

Good for you! If enough people do eventually get to do that, more kids might get to see the show. ;)

[Mistershow]

Hmm.. Can anyone with Amazon experience help me out with this situation:

I ordered the Fraggle Rock complete season from Amazon on the 13th, it said estimated ship date the 25th! I ordered using free two day shipping with Amazon Prime too...

Does that mean it's out of stock or something? Why such a long time to ship with 2 day shipping?

I want my Fraggles!

[Gonzo's Chicken]

I don't think they're out of stock. I ordered mine on Feb 9 and got the e-mail that it shipped Sunday, so it actually shipped today. I think Amazon must be having a run on these at that price.
I swore up and down that I would never ever purchase the complete set due to their being no Season 4 on its own, but I caved. That's a great price!

[Andibcool]

My imported US box came a few days ago.
The box itself is really nice made with the Logo stand and all.
Wrong thread , i need to repost in the other one. :o

[muppet baby]

i ordered mine at this price from amazon late saterday evening The 7th of March and they shipped it sunday morning the 8th whooooooooooooooooo i can not wait to get it .

amazon is so fast . the best price ever to :):excited:

[bazooka_beak]

I'm surprised it's still that cheap. I thought it would last for a few days, a week at the most. I was holding out for somebody to get it for my birthday but I'll probably have to get it myself :P

[Phillip Chapman]

As of April 1 (with the expiration of the Henson contract), it appears that HIT has increased their price on the Fraggle Complete Set (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001EL6EBS/ref=nosim/muppetcentral).

As of this post there is a seller that has it still available for $60, another for $79 and up. If anyone's been holding out, I'd probably order the Fraggle Complete set today (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001EL6EBS/ref=nosim/muppetcentral) before all the retailers increase their price across the board. (Look for the "new" and "used" links underneath Amazon's main price to see the price from other retailers.)

[Traveling Matt]

Wow, a jump to 118! I figured Henson had some say on the discount and that appears to be the case. HIT doesn't seem to mind flashing their say over this release now that they're solo.

I hope the material they may own or co-own (ie: bonus material footage) wouldn't be difficult for Henson to obtain rights to, should the latter attempt to issue Season 4 down the road.

[Traveling Matt]

DVDEmpire has it for $110 and DeepDiscountDVD has it for $108.

[bazooka_beak]

Whoa, I'm lucky I got mine when I did :O

[Davina]

Well, looks like i broke down and ordered it at the tight time... heh..
Got my first pay check from my new job (now work part time at the local library..) and hubby insisted I blow a good chunk the first check on fun stuff to make up for some of the stress i've been dealing with.. so.. it is now on it's way...

[heralde]

Got my first pay check from my new job (now work part time at the local library..) and hubby insisted I blow a good chunk the first check on fun stuff to make up for some of the stress i've been dealing with

Aww, well actually I do agree with your husband. When a new job comes along, you deserve to splurg a bit! Hope you enjoy the set and good luck with the job! :D

[Davina]

oh i'm loving the job.. it's what i went to school for and it's nice to be back in the field, even if it is just part time right now, so checks aren't too big, but every penny helps right now... (happy to have found anything right now...) esp while hubby's deployed.. gets me out of the house and out with people

[Davina]

well, it arrive today.. yay...
though nearly half the disks were loose.. (boo) haven't tried any of them yet to make sure they work.. am defiantely going to go buy a better case for them all to go into though.. this lovely art piece they call packaging can go sit on a shelf by itself...

[muppet baby]

i am so glad i got mine when i did at the 65 dollar price wow , i am not surprised though that it went back up at amazon.com . i knew that it was to good to be true to stay at 65 dollars .

Even if the henson contract with the HIT dvd company was not going to be renewed , sigh that is sad to