He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2003) Volume 2 Reviews

• BCI Announces Volume 2 of the Excellent 2002 Series

  
  By AHF97M45JFCB on 2008-02-18
  BCI Eclipse (the company responsible for the entire He-Man/ She-Ra DVD releases) has just announced the exciting news that the second volume of the 2002 animated series is coming out on DVD on May 27.
  
  Debuting on Cartoon Network in 2002 from Mike Young Productions, the first season of the show ran for 26 episodes (the first 13 were released on Feb 19). This collection represents volume 2 (there will be 3 total). Considering the order of the first 13-episoide release, it appears as though BCI is going to keep the continuity of the original airing in which case this collection should contain the following episodes:
  
  Underworld
  The Mystery of Anwat Gar
  The Monster Within
  Roboto's Gambit
  Trust
  Orko's Garden
  Buzz-Off's Pride
  Snake Pit
  The Island
  The Sweet Smell of Victory
  Separation
  The Council of Evil Part 1
  The Council of Evil Part 2
  
  Like all of BCI's incredible releases, the second volume of the 2002 series is slated to be packed with creative staff commentary, bonus materials, and a pair of collector's art cards. Fans of the series are anxiously awaiting BCI's announcement of the third volume which will consist of the 13 episodes that made up the second (and final) season of this excellent show.
  
  

• No closed captions OR subtitles!

  
  By AJB6CPBICG4GG on 2008-03-24
  Some people, like me, do not have perfect hearing. I appreciate it when a dvd isn't closed captions has at least subtitles. These DVDs have neither. If it had one or the either, it would be worth four stars.
  
  Come on BCI, get with the program!!
  
  

• I am HE MAN !!!!! Wow what a good comeback.

  
  By A30ST8NI9IE8PY on 2008-03-10
  I am an 80s child and I was and still is a big fan of the old original heman series.I have just bought volume one of this new he man cartoon show,and wow it was great.I still like the old series better,but that is probably that I grew up with it.I had never seen this new series before now,and I must say that I has gotten a great comeback.Heman is still [THE MOST POWERFULL MAN IN THE UNIVERSE]
  Buy this three volumes of this series,and you will have a great new cartoon series,probably your kid would like it even better than you.
  
  

• By The Power!!

  
  By A3M933LS152N7 on 2008-04-15
  I too am an '80's child and grew up with He-Man. I still have most of the original figures I got as a kid.
  I also agree that there should be subtitles/CC on the dvds. I'm not hard of hearing or anything, but I like to have that to make sure that I don't miss (or misunderstand) anything. I was most disappointed that they didn't have that.
  
  Btw, does anyone know how many volmues this series will have? Thanks!
  
  

• OH man what a magnificent comeback

  
  By A1VL14TFHN6UTO on 2008-05-17
  It's beautifully and thoughtfully done. The depth of characters and background stories will blow your mind......he-man.org forever
  
  
• Eternia Has a Problem
  By A1F1FOR46702YF on 2008-05-28
  The planet Eternia is the battleground for the ultimate clash of good versus evil in the animated adventure series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe". When the evil sorcerer Skeletor and his fearsome henchmen break through the great barrier around Snake Mountain to once again threaten all of Eternia, the headstrong Prince Adam must fulfill his true destiny and wield the Sword of Power to become the mighty champion He-Man. Guided by the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull, He-Man leads his fellow warriors against the evils that plagued Eternia. "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" is a very amusing remake of the 1980s cartoon favorite based on Mattel's successful toy franchise. The animated series premiered on Cartoon Network in August of 2002 but was cancelled after the second season due to lackluster ratings. The 2002 adaptation shares many similarities to the 1980s original but its stories, action and characters are well updated for a new generation of viewers. The 3-disc DVD set includes such highlight episodes like "Trust", "Orko's Garden", "Snake Pit", "The Sweet Smell of Victory" and the two-parter "Council of Evil".
  
  Pick up a heavy dose of heroics with "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Volume Two". All 13 episodes are presented in 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen format and include the never-before-seen end of episode morals. The DVD features a fantastic video transfer with vivid colors. Its 2.0 Dolby Digital sound offers some pretty good surround effects. Its supplemental extras include character profiles, sketch galleries, three full episode animatics, behind-the-scenes footage with the voice cast and commentaries (audio & video) by series creators on two episodes. For those who purchased the first volume set, you'll be happy to know that there are no layer breaks or noticeable glitches in this 3-disc DVD set. Overall, "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Volume Two" scores a "B+".
  
  
• Good stuff for an 80's kid all grown up
  By A15EU6SVM755D on 2008-05-31
  Having grown up in the 80's I watched MOTU and had all the toys. In 2002 I was way to in to other things to even notice this was released on TV. Now w/ kids, I got some of the old 80's box sets and love them. Then I bought Vol. 1 of the 2002 series and it's totally awesome. Got this one the day it was released and already watched it w/ my little guy. It is very well animated and super cool. I recommend this to anyone. The only thing I don't get as an adult is that Teela never realized Adam was He-man. What a dumb chick!
  
  
• He-man and the masters of the Universe (2003) volume 2
  By A31TVT9DSU5HL1 on 2008-05-31
  Many people likes to compare the Cartoon Network version of He-man with the classic Filmation version. I think they both stand up on their own legs for equal greatness. What I like about this version is the rich history they give practically all not just a few of the characters. Especially the episode The Power of Greyskull that finally gives the history of the castle itself which I had expected The Secret of the Sword to do when I was a kid. While many people I guess didn't like the fact that Cringer didn't talk in the cartoon network version I would like to remind people that in all of the Filmation He-man's flashbacks with kitten Cringer he also didn't talk and his ability to do so was probably brought about by one of Orko's spells. Since CN had planned to do a chapter on Hordak if they had lasted another season the only disappointment I had would be the fact they never talked about the queen's earth history.
  
  
• Masters at its best
  By APN1UE6SUS3GG on 2008-06-29
  As a fan of the 80's cartoon, this rendition has kept something essential about all the characters, but updated it, removed the cheese factor and some of the youngness out of it (ie no talking animals), and just generally improved it. Its a shame this cartoon didn't run for over a 100 episodes like its predecessor.
  
  
• Great Master Work
  By A1DJ8QU5GXXTP5 on 2008-07-02
  I got volume 1 and after watching the first episode ordered my volume 2.
  
  The quality is as GOOD as the first if not better.
  
  The stories are not child liked and more sinister and dark at times.
  
  The final episode is amazing, and I am waiting for Volume 3.
  
  This is not the Master from our childhood, but you knew that from the credits.
  
  EXCELLENT!!!! and a must have for MOU fan.
  
  You have the power.
  
  

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