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I have in my possesion something that doesn't exist. Star Wars 1982 Video release

doodo!doodo!
edited August 2010 in General Chat
Yes, another STar WArs thread...
This is like a Beta tape or something that was only at select video stores where you could rent it. I don't know where I got it, I think a garage sale. I can't even watch it, I'm thinking about sending it to my brother so that he can some how transfer it to DVD.

I wish I could put up pictures but it turns out its pretty rare and that might have to wait...

It's from 1982 and that means it's the original film that Lucas physically edited and destroyed.(pre destruction...)
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  • FealiksFealiks
    edited August 2010
    Ebay it! Or give it to Rather Dashing. I'm sure he'll pay upwards of $50,000.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited August 2010
    Let me know if you ever get that digital transfer worked out. I'd be interested in seeing that.
  • surfingjoesurfingjoe
    edited August 2010
    That`s insane man. Keep that thing forever somewhere safe!
  • jp-30jp-30
    edited August 2010
    http://www.starwars.com/hyperspace/member/kessel/f20051017/index.html
    What fans who were willing to pay the hefty fees in those early months got to take home was either a VHS or Beta cassette of Star Wars, released in the signature full screen "pan-and-scan" format of the day. What's more, fans unfortunate enough to own the endangered Betamax machine at home had to experience their Star Wars presentation in mono -- only the VHS edition was recorded in stereo. Since many homes in 1982 still housed the monaural television sets of the '70s or earlier, this was not as ill-received as one might think today.
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited August 2010
    jp-30 wrote: »
    http://www.starwars.com/hyperspace/member/kessel/f20051017/index.html

    Damn, you're good.
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Fealiks wrote: »
    Ebay it! Or give it to Rather Dashing. I'm sure he'll pay upwards of $50,000.

    I can outbid him! I'm nearby and he's a broke college student! Just cut out the middleman and give it to me.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    I have something none of you have, unless you do.

    A BETAMAX PLAYER, BITCHES. So obviously you must send the tape to me. ^_^
  • splash1splash1
    edited August 2010
    Ha! You may have a betamax, but I don't! Therefor, I have a VHS player and so for, you must send me that tape!
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited August 2010
    I'll see if I can make some sort of copy, and then I'll email you about the super bowl. (hehe). I'm not sure if giving away copies of a movie is legal so I'll definitely email you about "the super bowl"...
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    I have something none of you have, unless you do.

    A BETAMAX PLAYER, BITCHES. So obviously you must send the tape to me. ^_^

    Wrong! I've got a Betamax. It even works still! Can you boast that!?
  • AlcoremortisAlcoremortis
    edited August 2010
    Well, I've got a converter....

    :D:D:D
  • SHODANFreemanSHODANFreeman
    edited August 2010
    Alcoremortis wrote: »
    Well, I've got a converter....

    :D:D:D

    Did you get it from the Tosche station?
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited August 2010
    SHODANFreeman wrote: »
    did you get it from the tosche station?

    SHODANFreeman WINS THE THREAD
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited August 2010
    I'll see what I can do, as for a digital copy. It looks like it's in great shape but I don't want to wait around too long with it. It might go bad before I know it, old film doesn't last forever. I just hope my computer savoy brother can figure out how to digitize it.

    As much as I like the rest of you I'm trusting this to my brother who is a engineer and computer programmer, professionally and one of the top of his graduating class.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    Wrong! I've got a Betamax. It even works still! Can you boast that!?

    Yep.
  • AlcoremortisAlcoremortis
    edited August 2010
    SHODANFreeman wrote: »
    Did you get it from the Tosche station?

    ...maybe. They sell the Power ones, right?
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    Yep.

    Well... A fie on you, then.
  • KlatuuKlatuu
    edited August 2010
    Alcoremortis wrote: »
    ...maybe. They sell the Power ones, right?

    You can waste time with your friends when your chores are done.
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited August 2010
    Sorry for being no fun, I had stupid things on my mind at the time. You guys are great! I will definitely work towards getting a copy for all of you to see. But it sounds like audio might be a challenge for him, I haven't asked him about it yet though and he might laugh at the challenge...
  • xbskidxbskid
    edited August 2010
    Pan and Scan? And Mono? Terrible! Terrible, terrible! Where's the allure?
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    Well... A fie on you, then.

    I know you're new, Comrade Pants, but we don't use swear words around here. "Fie" is a filthy word which demeans in the English language. You shit bastard.
  • AlcoremortisAlcoremortis
    edited August 2010
    Klatuu wrote: »
    You can waste time with your friends when your chores are done.

    Suddenly, I'm recalling this.
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Fealiks wrote: »
    I know you're new, Comrade Pants, but we don't use swear words around here. "Fie" is a filthy word which demeans in the English language. You shit bastard.

    You, sir; are a terrible rogue and I am most displeased by your antics. Good day, sir!
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited August 2010
    Fealiks wrote: »
    Ebay it! Or give it to Rather Dashing. I'm sure he'll pay upwards of $50,000.
    Sure, once someone finally pays me that cool million for my extra hardcover Surfing the Highway.
  • GuruGuru214GuruGuru214
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    You, sir; are a terrible rogue and I am most displeased by your antics. Good day, sir!

    Ah, it's like Andrew Ryan never left...
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    GuruGuru214 wrote: »
    Ah, it's like Andrew Ryan never left...

    I'd say that's really more 1900's phrasing than 1930s and 40s, but you are certainly entitled to dream.
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    I'd say that's really more 1900's phrasing than 1930s and 40s, but you are certainly entitled to dream a little dream of me.
    Oh Ryan, you'll never change.
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Rather Dashing wrote: »
    oh ryan, you'll never change.

    ಠ_ಠ

    What the hell? Dash, your little addition went almost uncaught... Dream a little dream of me? Why, dreaming of me is about the last thing one should do for their sanity's sake. You are quite a malefactor, my good sir.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    ಠ_ಠ

    What the hell? Dash, your little addition went almost uncaught... Dream a little dream of me? Why, dreaming of me is about the last thing one should do for their sanity's sake. You are quite a malefactor, my good sir.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqWqFLzGLi8&feature=related
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqWqFLzGLi8&feature=related

    I was half expecting 'Dream a Little Dream' by June Hutton.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    I was half expecting 'Dream a Little Dream' by June Hutton.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_070zWcEuk&feature=related
    June Hutton is nice, but she's much more compatible with you^ ;)
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_070zWcEuk&feature=related
    June Hutton is nice, but she's much more compatible with you^ ;)

    But... but... This doesn't capture the glorious resplendence and decadence once possessed by American culture! This is, like... hipster music, almost! D:
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Actually I just meant because she's obese.

    cal_evi1.gif
  • AvistewAvistew
    edited August 2010
    Wait, what?
  • Comrade PantsComrade Pants
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    Actually I just meant because she's obese.

    cal_evi1.gif

    You.
    Are.
    Awful.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Comrade Pants wrote: »
    You.
    Are.
    Awful.

    Oh, so you got something against women with a weight problem? I'm disappointed in you man. cal2.gif
  • AvistewAvistew
    edited August 2010
    What's going on here? Why would obese people be more compatible with CP? Did I miss something?
    Let me in on the joke at least. It probably sucks but I'd like to at least get it...
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Secret Fawful wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_070zWcEuk&feature=related
    June Hutton is nice, but she's much more compatible with you^ ;)

    This is the woman who sang this^

    Cass+Elliot+mamacass7.jpg

    She was known as "Mama Cass" Elliot and she is one of Americas most famous obese people/women in American pop culture. But you probably wouldn't get much out of it anyway if you didn't get it right away. When a joke has to be explained to you, you'll never find it funny. Ever.
  • AvistewAvistew
    edited August 2010
    She looks nice, but I still don't get how she's compatible with CP. What, do you actually know CP outside of the forums and know his tastes in women or something? I just don't get it...
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited August 2010
    Okay you're just messing with me aren't you.
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