Woo~ news just in from Rightstuf!
The Code Geass Region 1 version packs even more goodies than their Region 2 counterpart. Makes me regret a little about getting the R2 DVDs so soon. I wonder if the R1 Artbox design would be same as R2 Artbox too. R2 Artbox is only available for the First Press editions of Vol. 9 DVD. If it is exactly the same… I’m going to cry (for being such a sucker) lol~
Anyway, the R1 limited edition contains Vols. 1 and 2. It includes Code Geass OST 1, Code Geass Sound Drama 1, and Code Geass manga volume 1 all packed in a Collector’s Artbox.
DVD Features are similar: Picture Drama Episode, Audio Commentary, Textless Opening 1, Code Geass Collector’s Booklet 1, CLAMP Character Sketch Booklet 1, Textless Ending 1, Code Geass Collector’s Booklet II&III.
No pics of the R1 release yet but definitely is something to look forward to.
Available Date: 5 August 2008
Into my wishlist it shall go 
Nothing special, just bromide….Hahaha. Bromide of one of the hottest BL couple.
I think i’m more into Harudaki instead of Fuyusemi, thou the setting is interesting.
Me to^^i’m also paranoid when it comes to R2 DVD, especially after knowing that my Black Hawk Down is totally damaged *hic hic*
Do you believe that there are sophisticated bootlegs?
You know imported bags from China with int’l brand such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Burberry, Gucci etc…i heard from my auntie that kinda bootlegs even have their own quality, such as Q1 (closer to the original one), Q2 and Q3 (probably ugliest)
Speaking of buying bootlegs, maybe it relate with your conscience too Hahaha…
if you love the anime/manga, support the artist and the originals and respect intellectual properties and copyright.
Ooo~ that’s pretty rare item and I think is a good investment actually ^^
I guess I was touched by Fuyu no Semi and… well, they looked so hot in kimono (-^_^-)
Yea, I’ve heard of bootlegs of these luxury goods and better grades cost more than the lower end ones. My friend asked me to help her look out for them when I was in Busan. She told me that Korea produces one of the highest quality bootleg luxury bags. I was like… are you sure you want me to buy for you? I’m major newbie when it comes luxury bags and such. What if I pay premium $ for a low quality bootleg bag, since the high quality bootlegs still cost about half the price… I would have no idea what to look out for. Anyway, in the end I just helped her buy some cosmetics that were only available in Korea lol~
Mmm… When it comes to manga or anime… how many people can say, since I can’t afford it, I won’t watch or read it, especially when everything is so easily available nowadays? Anyway, I believe fans will try to buy the original if they can cos they love it and want to have it in their collection. Sometimes it is also not just an issue of whether they can afford or not… especially when customs issues are involved
I dunno in your place but in indo..even rich people love buying bootlegs.
I have a rich auntie-from dad’s side and i feel so insulted when im telling her tht im starting my own Japan merchandise-importing, she sorta sneered and ask me why im not selling bootlegs instead.
Yea i know things like tht, Korean bootlegs famous. My mom is having hard time convincing everybody that her PRADA hand bag is an original thou bought in Korea. XD
this bootleg issue is really complex, but in the end i’m very much convinced that i don’t want to buy bootleg figures.
Bootlegs are only a short term gain but if you’re going to expand your business (global domination right?) The real stuff are the way to go
Don’t be discouraged.
Hahaha… my friend also said that it is difficult to convince people if you buy Prada lol~ Too popular? Too easy to fake? I have no idea why. Well, she generally goes for Burberry and Gucci. She used to buy bootlegs cos of the cost but she buys the original now that she can afford it.
Bootleg figures cannot compare to the original definitely. The “industry” is not sophisticated enough like luxury bootlegs that can even be classify into grades lol~
Yea, i’m dealing with several Japanese companies in Indo. I think violation on intellectual and copyrighted properties are not taken lightly.
Ah well, i understand tht my auntie critic is partly coz jealousy.
Whoa, i dunna tht..interesting fact. perhaps PRADA bootlegs are just too many?
Ah well in her daily activity my mom stick to her maroon-KIPLING. (sporty type mom)
Don’t you feel annoyed when finding people bragging abt their collection thou it’s bootlegs. i’ve read alot things like that in local forum.
Sometimes i visit local forum, (with anime/manga thread) for a survey or just reading to know whats on their mind, (after all they can be buyers too).
Yup… so better stick to the original, especially when it comes to doing business ^^
I know that for a period of time, the “classic” black bag with the triangle prada logo was on almost everybody’s hands, so it is quite likely that most of them were fakes ^^”
Mmm… in those anime/manga forums, do they post pictures of their bootleg figures and stuff? Cos if they do, you can collect those pictures so that you can do a side-by-side comparison with the original in the future.
That artbox does look sweet. It is a good show. Also, “sucker” is such a strong word. Maybe dedicated would be better.
I just finished writing up a take on geass season 1 (with pics) if you are interested.
http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/04/12/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-rebellion-2006-2007-season-1-25-episodes/
Hey there, Fortress Guy! Thanks for dropping by and the consoling remark lol~ In the end I bought those R1 sets too ^^;;; Dedicated! YAY~ But it was worth the splurge.
Nice! Well it can also be considered an investment. In some distant future when everyone is watching it in some new 3D format there will be a retro demand for these ancient “optical laser-read discs”.
Lol~ that’s funny take on retro but I don’t see myself going back to videos unless I have no choice. XD But well, you never know hehehe.