Star Wars - Limited Edition

There seems to be quite a stink amongst the geeks about the latest release of Star Wars. So, I thought I'd weigh in...

I have IV and V, and VI will be on my Christmas list. I am one of those people who loved Star Wars, but never really got into the merchandizing side. I've never owned a light saber and all the toys that I have, I got as gifts. The only purchases I have are the Burger King Ep. III collection and the Ep. I Pepsi can collection.

I didn't have the original VHS tapes, but I have the Special Edition VHS, and the prequel and digitally remastered DVDs. So, I always sort of wondered how much got changed in the Special Edition. Now I know... Those who already have the first run of VHS (or, better yet, the original Laser Disks) really don't need to buy these - unless the VHS tapes are showing wear and tear or their laser disk player has died.

I, for one, like the new release. As advertised, it is untouched. Anybody expecting really cool special features will be sadly disappointed, but no special features were advertised. Anybody expection the Special Edition without the digital effects will be sadly disappointed, but again, "untouched originals" is what was advertised. Sorry.

My only real disappointment with the new series is that it was packaged with the digitally remastered DVDs - you get both the new and the old DVDs. So, now I'm the proud owner of two sets of the "digitally remastered". Oh well, they'll make great Christmas presents for someone...