Slayer 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 When Homer gets a new job at the video store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Doesn't the original box come inside the "head" box already? Like the "Northern Exposure" baggies? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Baggies? If that's not a parka, I'll eat my hat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbacon 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 simpsonsbox.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Could they be any more petty about this? Plus they can't spell "derivative" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Someone educate me. What seasons are the best to get, and what season did The Simpsons start going to hell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Get seasons 3-8. After 8, I stopped enjoying it as much as before and it really descended into stupidity. The best season is 3, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Originally I thought it was only good up until Season 9 (NY, the gun, The Leader, Joining the Navy, Garbage Commissioner) and thought most of Season 10 sucked at the time it originally aired (especially with the far superior Family Guy hitting the airwaves halfway through), but in light of later episodes, I'd say Season 10 was the last decent season, even though it began the "Homer gets new job every week" trend (e.g. inventor, celebrity butler, bodyguard, trucker, artist) Season 11 started off allright with the Mel Gibson episode, but descended quickly with the Ritalin parody and Homer-as-food-critic, then really fell off the map with the first bad ToH and finally with Tomacco, which I always point to as the episode changing my view on the show's progession Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Call me crazy, but I don't think this looks very good. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/maxpower27/boxsets.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 You aren't crazy. It looks like you've decided to use a Fisher Price toy to cap off your row of DVDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Call me crazy, but I don't think this looks very good. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v97/maxpower27/boxsets.jpg <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree. Horrible Tiny Plastic Hat placement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 They're being babies on the simpsonsbox.com website too. Talk about being bitter. Not all of us like Fisher Price plastic toys amongst our dvds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Hopefully a large amount of returns will show them that the head thing is a bad idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 4-6 weeks for delivery. Wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 I guess I'm one of the few that doesn't get the obsession with TV shows on DVD. I do have the three Family Guy seasons on DVD, but I bought those after the show went off the air on FOX the first time, and before the show started getting shown ad nauseum on "Adult Swim." We have a local FOX affiliate that runs "the Simpsons" three times per day (and this isn't taking into account all the other local stations running the Simpsons, or FOX network's Sunday night airings), so I guess I don't feel the need to buy a DVD set so I can sit down and watch the same episodes I've already seen about a dozen times. I guess I just don't get the appeal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Your FOX affiliate spoils you. Mine runs it once a day, only newer episodes at 4PM, when I'm usually working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Yeah, they do spoil us I guess. They run a one hour block between 6 and 7 PM (usually one episode is newer and one is older, though not always the case). Then they have another episode at 10 PM, IIRC (I usually don't bother with that one). At my last job I actually met the programmer from the station, and he said people asked him why he couldn't just run it all the time...he laughed and said "well, we're already running it three times per day!" Some people just can't get enough of the Simpsons, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Which is why people buy the sets. Plus, sometimes listening to the commentary can be kind of amusing, if you like that sort of thing (behind the scenes stuff). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Don't forget the dreaded syndication cuts. It may not be a big deal but when you KNOW a joke is supposed to be there and it isn't.. argh. Syndication cuts out a whole set of jokes with Dr. Colossus in the 7th seasons "Who Shot Mr. Burns II" that I quite enjoy. I also enjoy commentaries from Groening and co., though if your DVD commentary experience is based on Family Guy I wouldn't blame you for questioning it as being worthwhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 I just picked this set up, and I'm fine with it. No it doesn't match up with the other sets, but that's no problem for me. I plan on ordering the alternate packaging, then using this Homer face thing as a display. I'll do that with all of the upcoming sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 I like this packaging, once you open Homer's head... I love the way the DVDs are set up. And I bought mine at Best Buy. It came with a plastic sleeve that matches the side art of all the other DVDs...it's black and has Chief Wiggum and Mr. Burns. It matches all of the others from the side and looks good on the shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spman 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 I have found a major problem with this set. When you select the deleted scene option, and see the logo in the corner to view the deleted scene, after the scene plays, it atumotacially starts playing the next episode on the disc. Is there a way to view the deleted scenes seperatly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Yeah, mine came with the plastic slipcover also, pretty cool. I also picked up The Office First Season (US/NBC version) while I was at it. I wanted to get Undeclared, but WalMart didn't have it. I'll get The Andy Griffith Show Season 3 in the next DDD sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 I love how when I open Homer's head, the booklet and all of the cardboard/paper packings falls out and lands on the floor. Yeah, definitely a great thing. Can't wait for normal packaging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 Does anyone know what color the alternative box will look like? I think it's cool they're actually sending out the alternative ones for those who want it, but I wasn't sure if there were any pictures or news as to what color the box is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 My brother just brought mine from BB and wow, awful. The outer plastic slipcase, anyway. If it weren't for the spine, I'd assume it's meant to be thrown away. And when I get the replacement box, I'm sure it will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 If the next 4 or 5 are going to be the heads of all of the Simpsons, I don't see the reasoning behind getting the replacement boxes. I imagine they will go a different route for seasons 11-15 as well. Eh, it's not the nicest, but I do like the DVD case on the inside of the head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2005 If the next 4 or 5 are going to be the heads of all of the Simpsons, I don't see the reasoning behind getting the replacement boxes. I imagine they will go a different route for seasons 11-15 as well. Eh, it's not the nicest, but I do like the DVD case on the inside of the head. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Because it looks and feels cheap. I could probably deal with this if the case were made of something more sturdy than the plastic they make take-home boxes at restaurants out of. I'm predicting being able to open the case no more than 20 times before it no longer closes properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 I gave up on calling the number so Im doing the website. I think its hillarious having to pick a reason why I want the box. Im going with Lonely: Will pretend box is my new friend. $3 isn't a big price to pay to have a box that will last, because that cheap plastic box/cheap plastic slip thing won't last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 I just watched the first episode in this set, and I haven't see it in a very long time. I forgot how funny it is to me hearing Flanders scream there at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2005 Look for the "I don't like the alternative box either" site - coming soon LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
