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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    
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Posted - 29 Apr 2008 : 23:43:39
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So color me curious. I LOVE the LC recons! Yet, I suspect the majority of you guys don't have them.
I'm curious as to why?
Any insights would be appreciated!
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2008 : 21:58:35
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| Should I take this to mean everyone has the LC recons? |
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zeropolis79
Junior Time Traveller


United Kingdom
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Posted - 30 Apr 2008 : 22:38:57
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| I'm way behind in recon collecting although years ago, I would be getting them alot |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 00:00:18
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| Time to get back in the game, Zero! It's amazing what they can do with technology nowadays! |
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mican
Time Traveller
 

USA
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Posted - 01 May 2008 : 01:44:05
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If LC could distribute them on a format other than videotape, I'd have gotten copies already. Every recorded show my family watches nowadays is either on disc or a digital copy. It's been over a year, maybe a year and a half, since I last watched anything on tape. I'm not even sure my VCR still works. 
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 10:45:24
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| Unfortunately, it's a necessary evil. |
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Russ
Head Administrator
  

United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 May 2008 : 13:09:30
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I think i have a copy of just about ever recon ever made, including the old Richard Devlyn/Robert Franks ones, Harry Achatz DMP1 with the scary eyes and even Zeropolis own version of Moonbase!
Actually thinking about it I don't think i have the Devlyn/Franks version of Wheel in Space (Not the JV Version, i have that) but i'm not too bothered now anyway, though great at the time the RDRF ones have certainly aged |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 14:40:04
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| I have JV recons of Wheel, Web and Evil. They are good for their time, but I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing what LC can do with Evil!!! |
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spikeandjezebel
Time Traveller
 

USA
443 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 15:24:53
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I have a lot of them, and I also have downloaded some of the narrated audios from iTunes. It really just comes down to how much time I have to watch things, and with the DVD releases and new series, Torchwood, etc, I haven't gotte around to getting them all.
Love them, though - Power of the Daleks became my favorite Troughton story after watching the LC Recon. |
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Makkabee
Seasoned Time Traveller
  

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Posted - 01 May 2008 : 15:32:12
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| I've got all but three LC recons (they're on order), and when "The Smugglers" is ready I'll order a batch of upgrades. |
Risus est telum potentissimum contra tyrannem. Nullus dictator cum exercitibus omnibus ridiculum vulgi longe resistare potest. |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 16:00:45
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Pip
Time Traveller
 

Canada
704 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2008 : 22:40:35
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quote: Originally posted by Russ Actually thinking about it I don't think i have the Devlyn/Franks version of Wheel in Space (Not the JV Version, i have that) but i'm not too bothered now anyway, though great at the time the RDRF ones have certainly aged
Of all things, I think I have a copy of that one!  |
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zeropolis79
Junior Time Traveller


United Kingdom
72 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2008 : 21:27:03
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The last new recon I have is LC's Ice Warriors. Due to not using videotape much these days hinders things a little.
I have been working on and off on a revised version of The Moonbase over the years and I'm planning a special version of Mission to the Unknown with very unusual visuals. (PS - who thinks a remake of this would make a perfect Christmas special) |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2008 : 22:01:15
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| Works for me! Bring it on! |
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BobSpoons
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United Kingdom
476 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 09:54:08
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For me its the difficulty with the format. Dont use VHS here so after getting tapes, sending them off for copies (so many) then getting them back, VHS from loft to the transfer to disc... all so much work seeing as they have done quite a few.
Sad really that I get put off by that. |
My posting name is usually BobSpoons but my real name is Alex. Just thought Id add that to avoid confusion folks. |
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BobSpoons
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United Kingdom
476 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 09:56:55
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For me its the difficulty with the format. Dont use VHS here so after getting tapes, sending them off for copies (so many) then getting them back, VHS from loft to the transfer to disc... all so much work seeing as they have done quite a few.
Sad really that I get put off by that. |
My posting name is usually BobSpoons but my real name is Alex. Just thought Id add that to avoid confusion folks. |
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Adam
Legendary Time Traveller
    

6303 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 12:14:26
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My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? . |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 13:34:44
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| I understand the LC team has the ability to release them in tickertape!!!! |
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kajaboy
Seasoned Time Traveller
  

United Kingdom
4000 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 15:01:44
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| I don't have any recons yet but I use my VHS player all the time. I don't trust DVD-Rs and if I did try to transfer everything it would take months. |
"He will knock four times"
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Russ
Head Administrator
  

United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 May 2008 : 15:20:29
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quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution |
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Adam
Legendary Time Traveller
    

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Posted - 04 May 2008 : 18:39:47
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quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
I would put them in the loft but I doubt my upstairs neighbours would appreciate me going into their house.
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Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Erm...yeah I know, that's kinda why I made such an overblown and ridiculous comment 
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2008 : 20:07:09
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quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
That's precisely what I do. I dub them to DVD then box the originals away in the basement just in case.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
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chumblielover
Junior Time Traveller


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Posted - 04 May 2008 : 21:31:57
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quote: Originally posted by toxicspurge
So color me curious. I LOVE the LC recons! Yet, I suspect the majority of you guys don't have them.
I'm curious as to why?
Any insights would be appreciated!
Although it's the very reason they still exist, I can't for the life of myself get them. VHS.
I appreciate the work and all and I got Fury from the Deep and Invasion, but won't get any of them anymore. Not because I don't like them, it's just that I'm on the go all the time because of the nature of my work and it's a bit hard to carry a vhs around 
'sides, the last VHS player I had seemed to acquire a taste for Fury of the deep and required some (un)skilled surgery. Alas, it's bereft of life. It has ceased to exist. It's an ex-vhs.
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Aussie who-boy
Seasoned Time Traveller
  

Australia
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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 11:15:30
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quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Maybe I am in the minority then ....I print out covers for the vhs tapes and put them on my shelf......and then I copy them to dvd and do the same!........oh well....we are allowed to be different! |
Well! .......That really hits the nail on the head then doesn't it! .......ouch!!! |
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Adam
Legendary Time Traveller
    

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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 11:19:51
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quote: Originally posted by Aussie who-boy
quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Maybe I am in the minority then ....I print out covers for the vhs tapes and put them on my shelf......and then I copy them to dvd and do the same!........oh well....we are allowed to be different!
Yeah we have to make allowances for weird people too  |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2008 : 16:25:44
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| Yes, everyone has the right to their opinion, no matter how wrong it may be! |
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Another Ian
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2008 : 18:58:50
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quote: Originally posted by Russ I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Couldn't we (as a forum) find a home for those tapes? Pass them on to the next person as it were. No sharing on DVD, just 'rent' the tapes out. |
Shove that in your canon. |
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Aussie who-boy
Seasoned Time Traveller
  

Australia
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Posted - 06 May 2008 : 11:33:45
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quote: Originally posted by Adam
quote: Originally posted by Aussie who-boy
quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Maybe I am in the minority then ....I print out covers for the vhs tapes and put them on my shelf......and then I copy them to dvd and do the same!........oh well....we are allowed to be different!
Yeah we have to make allowances for weird people too 
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Well! .......That really hits the nail on the head then doesn't it! .......ouch!!! |
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Octofishpie
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Posted - 07 May 2008 : 20:35:08
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| Well for me it was the format too. But I've seen the light and received three on vhs recently. We've still got a vcr so that's not a problem. Likely as not I'll buy a vcr dvdr combo and transfer them that way. |
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Adam
Legendary Time Traveller
    

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Posted - 07 May 2008 : 22:01:44
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quote: Originally posted by Aussie who-boy
quote: Originally posted by Adam
quote: Originally posted by Aussie who-boy
quote: Originally posted by Russ
quote: Originally posted by Adam
My main problem is a lack of a VHS player and I don't really have the room to keep VHS's, I barely have the room to keep DVD's.
So Russ, when are you releasing them on Blu-Ray in hi-def? .
I don't think anyone actually keeps the VHS's on the shelves, just copies them to DVD and prints off a DVD cover from the net, maybe bungs the VHS in the loft.
Sadly DVD's etc aren't an option for distribution
Maybe I am in the minority then ....I print out covers for the vhs tapes and put them on my shelf......and then I copy them to dvd and do the same!........oh well....we are allowed to be different!
Yeah we have to make allowances for weird people too 
Thanks darling.....glad you're so supportive and understanding 
I didn't think our relationship was out in the open, I thought it was a secret . Darling indeed |
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toxicspurge
Rassilons Bitch
    

USA
11570 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2008 : 22:32:56
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| Such a cute couple!!!! |
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