Star Trek The Original Series: Complete [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

Partner bought for geeky me which is perfect price and all 3 seasons so all round excellent purchase

Thought this series might suffer from being dated (watched it all on TV) but the plots are very clever and often quite thought provoking. Brilliant casting at all levels but if someone doesn't get a name you know they will get zapped at some point.

If you consider that the Classic Star Trek is a 60's television show... A very cheaply made 60's television show then you might wonder (perhaps quite rightly) if there's even much point in CBS applying all the effort and expense dusting off all that old footage and rescanning it all to Hi-Def; I mean all the releases on DVD looked pretty good didn't they? - Sure they did! Well I'm here to assure you that the answer is YES! -- Yes it was definitely all worth it.The picture quality of the Blu-Ray release of this series IS a whole world of amazing, perhaps a little too amazing for a show that was shot in the 60's on a shoestring budget; you see everything with fantastic clarity, the colours are great, the weave in the costumes, the texture of peoples faces, the colour of their eyes, the displays and signage on the Enterprise are screaming out at you for your attention; but then so is the coffee stain on the bridge carpet!One of the special features introduces you to the scan and clean up processes applied to the original shooting film, which is quite interesting although if you're really nitpicky when watching the episodes you can still catch this process out but trust me, 99.9% of the frames are gorgeous... It's unbelievable to me that footage this old looks this clean.Be aware that like the remastered issue DVD's, these Blu-Ray releases include the revamped CG special effects, a controversial choice for sure but take it from an amateur 3D artist, for the average Joe these revamped special effects do look quite cool, presenting themselves as a problem to only the Trek purists (even though I consider myself an ardent fan!) and possibly veterans of CG modelling and animation that probably would have done it all differently. My only critique with a lot of the CG shots of the Enterprise is that the ship can look a little too light on it's feet for what is apparently a million gross tonnes of vessel.To all the sceptics and the critics of the CG meddling I offer you the words of salvation that fans of Star Wars didn't get prior to the purchase of their remastered releases. The original stock shots and special effects shots are all present and accounted for (viewable via menu choice or camera angle feature) with these Blu-Ray releases, which was an extremely smart move on the part of the team responsible for this re-release and you're given the option to view the episodes with the original effects (or not) prior to hitting play on all the episodes; it's then you'll appreciate that the original stock shots of the Enterprise have not aged very well nor has their transfer to the world of Hi-Def been particularly successful, especially if you watch these episodes on say a 46" (or larger) screen on which all this footage is blurry, washed out and lacking in any kind of detail even when the camera's right near the ship; I appreciate now more than ever why the powers that be opted to manipulate the episodes in this way.The sound has been remastered to 7.1 DTS-HD (wasted on me as I don't own a surround system) or you can use the original Mono track, again to keep the Trek-puists happy!Watching the features you actually get to sit in on a 28-piece orchestra faithfully re-recording the theme music using the original sheet music, arrangements and of course a soprano where appropriate, all of which scored my approval and had me grinning from ear to ear. And for the fanboy's amongst us I can tell you that they were even able to locate and apply the original 60's master recording of Shatner's famous opening monologue.My only disappointment was that the discs come in these foldout cardboard slip cases, which I've never been a fan of as they're going to deterioate the more I use them which'll probably be a lot since I like to watch these episodes in production order; I really wouldn't have minded if they had been packaged the same as the DVD releases.But packaging aside my verdict remains A*, ten out of ten, five stars... This is a true gem in my Blu Ray collection which is really saying something as I experienced some kind of climax when I played through my Back to the Future and Matrix sets for the first time!I invite you to check out some Hi-Def screen stills over at Trek Core: http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/ - After viewing some of these stills you'll be dropping this in your basket right away, I'm almost certain of it!

Arrived on time and in good ConditionVery happy 😊

I had never really seen any of the Original Series of Star Trek before I bought this Boxset, but I found that I already knew most of the characters by name and mannerisms. That is the cultural impact this series has had. I have seen most of Star Trek: Voyager, though, so I was curious to see where the whole franchise began.I have only watched a handful of episodes so far out of this vast collection, but they are all very entertaining. The first thing that struck me, however, was that something seemed amiss. As soon as I saw the Enterprise, I noticed that something seemed wrong. It then occurred to me that the space scenes were in fact CGI rendered animations, rather than models on strings. My feelings about this were mixed, because although the new scenes look very nice, and are more visually consistent with later series in the franchise, I am a long-time fan of Classic Doctor Who, and have become very attached to old-fashioned visual effects. When I bought this, I wanted to see Star Trek as it appeared in the 60s, complete with model shots. I have now gotten used to these effects, however. They do look a lot better.The real upside of this remastering is that the picture quality is astonishing, at least on my small CRT TV which I still use. The colour and details have been painstakingly touched up, as you can see in the short documentary on the first disc, which also shows a side-by-side comparison of before and after. The theme music has also been re-recorded, but with complete faith to the original arrangements. I didn't even notice until I was told, but the sound quality has improved as a result.One thing people don't seem to like about this set is the cardboard box it comes in. I, on the other hand, think the cardboard box is really nice. It accompanies (and complements) my limited edition Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword bundle on my shelf, which now looks like a nerd shrine. The card feels much nicer than plastic, and, although there were no home media such as DVD or VHS in the 1960s, I am certain that they would have used cardboard packaging if they had released them then. My only complaint is that the discs are slightly difficult to put back into their cardboard slots. Also, cardboard is less durable than plastic, but if handled with appropriate care, this should not become a problem. By the time it does, I will have bought an HDTV, a blu-ray player, and realising how awful non-HD media look on HD displays, I will have replaced as much of my library as possible with Blu-Ray, and since Star Trek has also been released there, that will be my next port of call eventually.

As others have said, the ability to watch these iconic episodes with their original effects was the main factor for me in purchasing this set. The picture and sound are crisp, the colours are vibrant, and I love the way the practical effects contribute to the nostalgic experience of watching the show.While the enhanced effects are not bad per se, the ability to view a piece of art or media— especially one as historically important and one which remains as culturally relevant as this— in the form it was created can't be overstated. There is a sense of wonder and joy associated with seeing the model shots and painted backgrounds which maybe don't seem REAL, but you get to look at them and think, "a human being made that" in a way you don't always do with CGI. If it's well done, CGI is often ignorable, which can be a benefit at times, but when you're looking at something AS a product of its time, you want to see how it looked to people OF the time. CGI, for all that it gives us, can take away some of that magic. And the enhanced effects here already appear slightly dated by today's standards, which feels like more of a distraction than anything. Background painting, scale models, and other practical effects deserve to be appreciated as art forms of their own, not necessarily for how closely they're able to resemble reality.On another note, owning a physical copy of something you love is really the only way you can help guarantee its continued existence. Streaming services don't care about preserving media and they never will.

La mejor opción para los fans de la serie clásica de Star Trek.

Er zit geen inhoudsopgave bij de set. Van 20 BluRay schijfjes kun je tevoren niet zien wat erop staat. Erg onhandig en vreemd. Op diverse snapshots van de set uit Duitsland en UK is duidelijk te zien dat er een inhoudsopgave is afgedrukt aan de binnenzijde, maar niet bij deze set (afkomstig uit Frankrijk - in het Frans).

Créé par Gene RODENBERRY et apparue pour la première fois à la télévision américaine en 1966, la genèse de la série fut compliquée et prit du temps, puisque les premiers développements eurent lieu en 1964. Un premier épisode pilote intitulé « The Cage », avec un Capitaine nommé Christopher Pike, fut rejeté par la chaine CBS, car jugé trop cérébral. Un deuxième épisode pilote fut donc commandée par la chaine, avec les personnages mythiques que tout le monde connait aujourd’hui, ce qui s’avéra concluant, puisque la série commença sa diffusion à l’antenne, à l’automne 1966.L’histoire se déroule au 23ème siècle et suit les aventures de l’équipage de l’USS Enterprise NCC-1701, mené par le Capitaine James Kirk, dont la mission de 5 ans, consiste à découvrir de nouvelles formes de vie, rencontrer de nouvelles civilisations, d’explorer des mondes nouveaux et s’aventurer où aucun homme n’est jamais allé.Le coffret est un import Belge du plus bel effet, tout simplement superbe, il est très solide et contient les trois saisons, avec 7 disques pour les deux premières saisons et 6 disques pour la troisième saison, ce qui amène à un total de 20 Blu Ray. Superbement restauré et remastérisé pour la Haute Définition, les images sont éclatantes et vous immergent dans la magie de l’univers Star Trek. C’est du très grand travail qui a été fait, surtout sur une production aussi ancienne et vous regarderez cette brillante série d’un œil nouveau, comme vous ne l’avez jamais fait auparavant. Le son n’est pas en reste, incorporant l’audio en Français et en Anglais, les sous-titres sont également en Français sur la totalité des années produites, chacune faisant l’objet d’un digipack en carton renfermant les disques, ce qui est très pratique pour le rangement et si l’on veut éviter les rayures, afin d’en conserver la qualité le plus longtemps possibleLa série ne devint jamais très populaire à l’époque, très loin de battre des records d’audience, mais elle suscita l’engouement d’une base de fans passionnés, qui débattaient de tous les thèmes abordés et qui permirent de prolonger sa diffusion, jusqu’à son terme, lors de la troisième saison, où elle fut annulée. Rediffusée ensuite sur un réseau de chaines en syndication, la série gagne de plus en plus de fans au fil des années, adhérant à un statut culte de plus en plus important. Sous la pression des Trekkers ou Trekkies (les fans de la franchise), un premier film sobrement intitulé « Star Trek », sera mis en chantier en 1979, suivront ensuite 5 autres films, regroupant l’équipage original. A partir de 1994, un nouveau film nommé « Star Trek Générations », sert de transition entre ce qui sera la dernière apparition de l’équipage originel et l’équipage de « Star Trek The Next Génération » qui prend les commandes durant 4 films, jusqu’au dernier en 2002. Il faudra ensuite attendre 2009, afin de revoir la saga au cinéma, avec une trilogie centrée à nouveau sur l’équipage original, mais située dans un univers alternatif, différent de la continuité classique.L’univers Star Trek s’étend également à la télévision à partir de 1987, avec la création de « Star Trek The Next Génération » qui connait un succès retentissant en termes d’audience et de popularité, trois séries dérivées seront lancées à sa suite : « Star Trek Deep Space Nine » en 1993, « Star Trek Voyager » en 1995 et « Star Trek Enterprise » en 2001. La petite dernière, « Star Trek Discovery » sera diffusée en 2017, sur le petit écran américain.Les trois saisons situent leur action entre 2265 et 2270. Visionnaire pour l’époque, la série présente des membres d’équipage aux origines différentes, bien que le Capitaine James Kirk et le Lieutenant-Commander Leonard McCoy soient américains, le Lieutenant-Commander Montgomery Scott est écossais, le Lieutenant Nyota Uhura est Afro-Américaine, le Lieutenant Ikaru Sulu est un Américain d’origine Japonaise, l’Enseigne Pavel Chekov est Russe, tandis que le Sous-Officier Christine Chapel est caucasienne mais d’origine inconnue, enfin le plus emblématique, le Commandeur Spock est moitié humain et moitié Vulcain, espèce extra-terrestre centrée vers la logique. Afin de compenser le manque de budget, la série dut faire avec les moyens du bord, les costumes étaient présentables, sans être prestigieux, les décors intérieurs étaient en carton-pâte, aucun tournage extérieur, car trop cher, les musiques composées pour certains épisodes étaient souvent réutilisées pour d’autres et les effets spéciaux sont à présent datés, bref, du kitch à l’état pur, qui a mal vieilli, 53 ans après sa création. Pourtant, malgré ces imperfections, la série originale demeure l’une des plus riches créations de la SF à ce jour, abordant le futur avec une vision utopiste et humaniste, elle a contribué à développer des thèmes sociaux, philosophiques et technologiques d’une complexité rare et bienvenue, tout en restant de qualité et à la portée des spectateurs, pour peu qu’ils soient curieux.Pionnière par excellence, la série donnera naissance à un univers constamment renouvelé, à travers maintes séries et divers films, qui perdure encore aujourd’hui. Devenue une franchise complétement iconique, elle fait partie intégrante de la culture américaine. Dommage que la France y soit relativement hermétique, malgré quelques progrès effectués ces dernières années. Mais l’exemple est donné par son créateur Gene RODENBERRY, il faut garder espoir.

Amazing series , just loved it.. all CD's are of high quality and very clear .. great reliving my childhood favourite serieal