Gigantor DVD Set 1 (D) (eps 1-26)
Premiering in the mid-sixties, Gigantor blazed a new trail in the West for Japanese animation. The first of many friendly giant robots, Gigantor featured a new and distinctive look filled with a cinematic sensibility and unusual camera angles that captivated his audience. Gigantor was controlled by Jimmy Sparks, son of the man who created him. Using a remote control joy-stick, Jimmy sent the huge fighting machine into battle, defending the Earth against a never-ending assault by hostile aliens and enemy robots.Revisit the first of the true 'robot' shows to hit the States! This classic series is brought to life in this complete set containing the first 26 episodes of the original show! DVD Special Features: New digital transfer from original 16mm film, Interview with director/producer/writer, Fred Ladd, Interview with anime historian, Fred Patten from Animation World Magazine, Director's Commentary for the Spider Series (episode 3 and 5), Photo Gallery, and Manga Max Magazine's "Renegade Master" – a portrait of Gigantor creator, Mitsuteru Yokoyama. | Gigantor DVD Set 2 (D) (eps 27-52)
Revisit the first of the true 'robot' shows to hit the States! This classic 1965 Gigantor series is brought to life in this complete set containing the second 26 episodes of the original show!DVD Features: New Digital Transfer from Original 16mm episodes, Director's commentary for the Lurks-Professor Envee series (episodes 27,28,29), publicity gallery, and an article by anime historian, Fred Patten, from Markalite Magazine. | Gigantor Retro/30 Vol. 1 (D) [Eps 10-11]
The spectacular theft of $70 million is the beginning of Dr. Nefarious's plan. Now that he's fully financed, he's going to unleash a reign of terror the likes of which the world has never seen! Also includes Badge of Danger (episodes 10-11). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page |
Gigantor Retro/30 Vol. 2 (D) [Eps 12-13]
The evil Dubble Trubble has decided that he wants Dr. Birdbrane's newest spacecraft! To accomplish his task, he sends a robot who can literally disappear into smoke! Also contains The Freezing Ray (episodes 12-13). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page | Gigantor Retro/30 Vol. 3 (D) [Eps 14-15]
Professor Dimdome has come up with something that's truly unusual: a projector that makes people see multiple copies of a single person! With the safety of his daughter first in his mind, he turns the projector over to Ugablob! Also contains The Submarine Base (episodes 14-15). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page | Gigantor Retro/30 Vol. 4 (D) [Eps 16-17]
The legend tells of an evil robot who freely roams through the Peruvian mountains. When Professor Digadig is lost there, Gigantor must find him, and avoid the threat! Also contains The Mystery Missile (episodes 16-17). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page |
Gigantor Retro/30 Vol. 5 (D) [Eps 18-19]
In the dense tropical jungle, the countries of Bongo Bongo and Ping Pang are at war. Can Gigantor stop the conflict and bring about some kind of truce? Also contains The Giant Cobra (episodes 18-19). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page | Gigantor Space Age Robot Tshirt - L - White
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| Gigantor Volume 1 (D) [Eps 1-3]
Dr. Katzmeow has been causing trouble at the South Pole, and quickly manages to render Gigantor helpless! Can Bob Brilliant figure out a way to fix him before its too late? Also contains Battle at the Bottom of the World and Sting of the Spider (episodes 1-3). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page | Gigantor Volume 2 (D) [Eps 4-6]
Can it be ... can someone have figured out a way to jam Jimmy Sparks' control box and render Gigantor useless? General Von Cueball has done just that, and that's just the first part of his master plan! Also contains Return of the Spider and Spider's Revenge (episodes 4-6). Visit Fred Ladd's Gigantor Home Page |