2006-10-20
UPDATED
BY: Chris
As
I'm sure you know by now, the SPIRAL ZONE
DVD box set will be available soon! It will be manufactured by
me, sold exclusively through SPIRAL-ZONE.com
and is not endorsed by Tonka.
The
box set will contain all 65 episodes (along with a secret bonus
feature) on fourteen (!) discs. The episodes are being converted
from the original tapes with the latest prosumer video equipment
to ensure the highest picture and sound quality possible. There
will be title menus and chapters just like any other DVD box set
out there. The resolution of the episodes will be 720x480 (standard
DVD resolution) and will be recorded on region free DVD-R discs
to ensure the highest compatibility with all DVD players.
The
only question for me is: How many box sets do I manufacture? 100?
1000? 10000? I can take a guess based on the volume of email I've
received since March 2005 when I first launched SPIRAL-ZONE.com.
But I want to be sure that I at least make enough for those who
have taken the time to email me, asking when the DVD box set will
be available.
So
here's your chance! If you want to purchase the upcoming SPIRAL
ZONE DVD box set,
just send me an
email and I will put you down on a list and I guarantee you'll
get one. You don't have to put any money down, just send me an email
and let me know.
The
price for the box set will be $49.99 in US funds. Shipping will
be $10 to Canada, $12 to the USA and $45 anywhere else in the world.
I know the shipping seems expensive but I will only ship via EMS.
This offers insurance and a tracking number to guarantee that your
box set will arrive safe and sound.
When
the box sets become available, Paypal will be my preferred method
of accepting payment. I will also accept payment via snail mail
but I prefer Paypal.
Needless
to say, it's gonna be a Merry Christmas this year for SPIRAL
ZONE fans across the world!
2006-10-05
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I've
started a SPIRAL ZONE chat room on IRC.
Come stop by sometime on #spiralzone on EFnet! I'll be lurking about
under the nickname "C-Storm."
2006-09-22
UPDATED
BY: Chris
For
the time being, I've decided not to upload the 32 new episodes on
the web site.
Why, you
ask?
Because
there is something even more amazing happening behind the scenes
right now. I'm dying to talk about it but it'll have to wait a little
longer. But suffice it to say that it has to do with the reason
this site was created and the ultimate thing that all SPIRAL
ZONE fans around the world have been waiting for.
And if that
isn't enough of a hint, then do a Google search for the words "SPIRAL
ZONE"... and read the new description of this site!
2006-09-04
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I'm
still waiting for my video capture equipment to show up so I can
capture the 32 new episodes in high resolution. Get on with it!
Meanwhile,
I'm starting up a "sister site" dedicated to Bandai's
SPIRAL ZONE toy line in Japan. Check
it out!
2006-08-15
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I've
finally had a chance to watch all three VHS tapes containing the
32 new episodes of SPIRAL ZONE recorded
off TV! The picture and sound quality of these videos are AMAZING
to say the least!
To see which
episodes they are, go to the download page.
I
will now get to work on capturing and uploading them to the site.
Check back soon!
2006-07-22
UPDATED
BY: Chris
More
great news! I was recently contacted by Pierre De Celles,
one of the Supervising Directors of the SPIRAL
ZONE animated series! And he has generously shared some scans
of the actual animation cels used in the cartoon! Check
it out!
2006-07-07
UPDATED
BY: Chris
The
good news has happened! The three VHS tapes containing 32 episodes
of SPIRAL ZONE (that I mentioned in
my last update) have shown up at my doorstep!
Unfortunately,
I am out of town at the moment and in the not-so-fun process of
moving to another province. So I haven't even had a chance to watch
them yet myself.
But as soon
as everything settles, I will get to work on capturing and uploading
the episodes for everyone to watch!
2006-06-25
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I
have good news and bad news.
The bad
news is that the SPIRAL ZONE copyright
holders are ignoring my lawyer's phone calls (but don't worry, I
won't stop trying).
The good
news is that I was recently contacted by a dude named George
Neuner who has just sent me three video tapes containing a whopping
32 episodes of SPIRAL ZONE
recorded off television! I'm not sure about the quality or even
which episodes they are... but rest assured that they will end up
on this site available to download!
Now,
Mr. Scott, if you would only pick up the phone...
2006-03-05
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I
was browsing eBay and found an auction for an unusual piece of SPIRAL
ZONE merchandise... a lunch
box and thermos! Ha!
2006-01-19
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I
revamped the Episode Guide to include
links to separate pages for each individual episode containing a
plot summary and notes.
2006-01-06
UPDATED
BY: Chris
Added
more detailed pictures of the SPIRAL ZONE
action figures and vehicles to the Toys page.
2006-01-02
UPDATED
BY: Chris
As
of today, this site is ranked #1 on Google for the search term "SPIRAL
ZONE"... check it
out!
2005-12-27
UPDATED
BY: Chris
Added
the tech file for the Zone Runner specialty backpack to the Zone
Riders page.
2005-09-09
UPDATED
BY: Chris
Added
the tech file for the Spin Shot specialty backpack to the Black
Widows page.
2005-06-02
UPDATED
BY: Chris
I
finally got around to ripping all of the Action Cassettes to mp3
format. They're now available on the Download
page!
2005-04-25
UPDATED
BY: Chris
Added
the tech file for the Zone Blaster specialty backpack to the Zone
Riders page.
2005-03-04
UPDATED
BY: Chris
Today
I added
the only six episodes of SPIRAL ZONE
ever released on VHS to the Download
page! Special thanks goes to Lawrence of nfg.2y.net
for graciously hosting these files!
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