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Getter Robo Power Pack
Anime DVD Review
Getter Robo was the original Transformer, airing in Japan in 1974. It was three different robots that could combine in various combinations to make one of several larger robots. The original series came to the US as Starvengers in 1980 (part of Force Five). A number of sequels were produced over the years, including the 1998 Change Getter Robo, which A.D. Vision is releasing as Getter Robo Armageddon.
 If you're into retro-robots featuring stunningly slick animation (Big O and Giant Robo come to mind), then add this to your collection. Be warned there is considerable violence, although of the monster/fantasy variety, lots of chopping up of beasties, exploding heads and so forth.... It's great fun with tons of heavy-metal action!
Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, March 2003
New Getter Robo
Anime DVD Review
In 1974, the original Getter Robo was the very first "transformer", in that 3 different robots could be formed by linking the 3 vehicles that form it in 3 different ways. The original series came to the US as Starvengers in 1980 (part of Force Five). Now comes a 'reimagined' series born of one of the most successful giant robot franchises of all time.
If you enjoyed Getter Robo Armageddon and Mazinkaiser-Turbo Smashing Sensation, then you'll also get a kick from watching the blood-soaked, graphic violence of this little-plot-but-tons-'o-action slugfest as Getter Robo tears up various alien demons from another dimension. 1970's mecha, retro-robo, rock-'em-sock-'em action abound!
Reviewed by Brian Cirulnick, May 2005
Below: Scenes from the original 1974Go Nagai classic anime robot series Getter Robo.
For more info check out this Getter Robo fan website.
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