A collaboration by Jason McKenzie, Andrew Rowe, James Wilson and Paul Cannon
Last Updated: 21/10/2000
The following is a complete checklist for every single British video. Some covers may vary, but all 'known' are listed. Please note, these are listed in episode order, not in order of the date of the videos' release. Complete video listings
This list is continually growing as we delve deeper and research more into the releases. The actual amount of episodes and which episodes were released are the easy parts, the number of times they were released, repackaged, and complied is amazing!
The video's are listed as follows -
Title/episode Year: The year it was released and any re-releases.
Video Code: The code listed on the video. Originally to help shops order the videos, now they help make identifying what video you have easier. Lists original release and re-release codes.
Running time: The episode or episodes combined running time. Usually approximations.
Cover: The picture on the cover. Usually box art work. Also lists background colors.
Comments: Any interesting points, things like any cuts made to the episodes, back cover illustrations, etc. These vary from video to video.
Any piece of information with a (?) by it means that this information could be wrong, or in some cases missing.
The two main video companies who produced the videos were Video Gems and Tempo Video. There were later re-releases by Avon Cosmetics, also videos released exclusively in conjunction with stores, Marks and Spencer's and W.H.Smith. These episodes were then (generally) re-released at a later date.
Go to the
Pre-movie Transformers video page
Post-movie Transformers video page
Updated 21/10/2000 with the new Beast Wars videos, and some G1 video releases.
A tip on obtaining these videos -
A few people who have seen this site have emailed and asked where they could find these videos. Here's a short list of the best places to try -
- Ebay - One of the best sites to try, they usually have a good selection at any one time of most of the more common videos. Occassionally have the harder to find ones (this is where I got my Thief In The Night video). They are usually at reasonable prices as well. Try Ebay UK or Ebay .
- Yahoo Auctions - Another good place to start, pretty much the same as trying Ebay, but with fewer auctions. Try Yahoo Auctions UK.
- The final suggestion is to just keep your eyes peeled. Go to Junk shops, second hand shops, bootsales, flea markets, etc.
Happy Hunting !
Sources and Credits:
Sources:
Information concerning certain releases from The TF Artifact list by Raksha.
Details of the Uk movie differences - TF FAQ by Steve-o Stonebrake.
Various other information found at Blackstar and the BBFC.
Credits:
Video pictures taken from 'The Transforce Book'.
Scans by Paul Cannon, Jason McKenzie and James Wilson.
Additional scans by Rockman and Andrew Rowe.
Copyright information - The transformer names and trademarks are all copyright their original owners (Hasbro, taraka, etc.)