Customer Reviews

The Incredible Hulk: The Television Series Ultimate Collection

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

They couldn't have bungled this much worse. This really turns off the fans of the series. Random episodes, no titles or descriptions, no biography or info about the show, a worthless randomized partial listing on the rear cover, cheap packaging with inconvenient access to the discs, really annoying 2 minute commercial on disc 1 for "upcoming releases" that cannot be stopped or bypassed, and annoying short intros to the Universal label at the beginning of every disc that also cannot be bypassed. I pretty much hate it. This really hurts since I was looking forward to owning the complete series. Why can't anyone take a hint from Star Trek:DS9 packaging? They did it ALL right!

This is going to be a hit with Incredible Hulk fans myself included.This set contains 6 disc.There will be 3 shows per
disc which is 18 episodes without counting the 2 parters.
The following shows are on this set.

Disc 1
Rainbows End
Another Path
The Deciple

Disc 2
747
Death In The Family Part 1
Death In The Family Part 2

Disc 3
The First Part 1-This is the episode were the Hulk fights another Hulk.
The First Part 2
Kindrid Spirits.

Disc 4
Stop The Presses
Mystery Man Part 1
Mystery Man Part 2

Disc 5
The Psychic
Promethius Part 1
Promethius Part 2

Disc 6
Darkside
Deep Shock
The Harder They Fall

A lot of these on these dvd's are episodes I was wanting to see
released such as the first,promethies,death in the family,747
and stop the presses.The only negative points about this is it's
best of's and not season sets but still this is much better
than we've had and I will buy it.Also judging from the menus
there won't be any bonus features.Hopefully this will sell
well so Universal will release more episodes either in best
of's or season sets.Hopefully we will see the episodes
Earthquake Happens,Alice In Discoland,The Snare,A Child
In Need and The Antewok Horrer come out next.Also this
is coming out a week before the Hulk Movie which I will
also buy.I also recommend the Hulk videogame.

I really enjoyed this series and I'm glad Universal is bringing some of the episodes into DVD. It comes in a nice presentation box, although a booklet would have been a welcomed addition, especially since the episodes are presented out of sequence, are not written on the DVD themselves and don't even match the sequence on the cover box. There are also no extras on any of the DVDs. The programs are presented in English-mono, with possibility of English-captions and subtitles in Spanish or French.

The saving grace is the episodes themselves and they are well selected. To assist buyers who'd like to watch these episodes in the order of airing dates, here is a list:

Episode 2:"A Death In The Family" (95 minutes, November 28, 1977 - Disc 5)
Episode 7: "747" (April 7, 1978 - Disc 5)
Episode 16:"Rainbow's End" (October 13, 1978 - Disc 1)
Episode 18: "Another Path" (October 27, 1978 - Disc 1)
Episode 21: "Stop The Presses!" (November 24, 1978 - Disc 3)
Episodes 27 & 28: "Mystery Man" (2 parts) (March 2, 1979, March 9, 1979 - Disc 3)
Episode 29:"The Disciple" (March 16, 1979 - Disc 1)
Episode 31: "Kindred Spirits" (April 6, 1979 - Disc 2)
Episode 52:"The Psychic" (February 22, 1980 - Disc 6)
Episodes 58 & 59: "Prometheus" (2 parts) (November 7 & 14, 1980 - Disc 6)
Episode 61: "Dark Side" (December 5, 1980 - Disc 4)
Episode 62: "Deep Shock" (December 12, 1980 - Disc 4)
Episodes 69 and 70: "The First" (2 parts) (March 6 and 13, 1981 - Disc 2)
Episode 71:"The Harder They Fall" (March 27, 1981 - Disc 4)

Note that episode 1 and 13 are available on "The Incredible Hulk: The Original Television Series Premiere" DVD (ASIN: B00008WFTU),
Episode 1: "The Incredible Hulk" (95 minutes, November 7, 1977)
Episode 13: "Married" (95 minutes, September 22, 1978)

Like others, I hope Universal will release a second boxset with additional great Hulk episodes. Meanwhile, this one is a great entry in the series, with complete and commercial free episodes.

I just picked up this set today and it is impressive. It has most of the best episodes from the series.
My only complaints:
1. Discs aren't labeled with what episodes are on them
2. "The Snare" and "The Slam" would have been nice additions
3. No extras

Just minor things that prevented a 5 star rating. Still definitely worth the purchase!

I am a long time fan of this series, I watched the original episodes on air adn coudln't get enough of it. But to my dismay, THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE SERIES. This is just a randomized collection of episodes throughout the life of the show. NO NO NO. I'm going to wait until it's properly packaged up with quality recordings and extras and then I'll buy all of it.

This, no. Just say no. Can't believe they did it like this...

I bought it for history.It is my all time
favorite DVD's of all time.I just hope they
put out more DVD's in the near future.

First of all, these all deal directly with the Hulk, none of that 1970's theme nonsense like "Freefall" and parachutes or the annoying pollitically correct themes of child abuse, racism, and other annoying 70s cliche'. These are a good pick of shows(thus my 4 ****). And do not contain any emotional baggage. But will they inspire you to be an avid Hulk fan? Thier are many more shows to pick from, but these are probably the best. Most of the others are theme. One could also say "Wax Musium" was a theme show, but it was a good one about a mental patient whose given the going over(like so many are) by a wicked step father or uncle and/or pill pusher head shrink or something to that effect. More than about Wax'n stuff it is about her delusions with the Hulk not really being as such. The reason I am going to buy this is for three episodes that I think are really great. "Prometheus" "The First" and "Dark side". These three deal more with the Hulk and less with some other element.

I bought this set right around Xmas time at a local store (also the first DVD I ever bought). I will say it really sucks that the discs are not labled and dont match whats on the back of the box in order. Indeed a rushed release not for the true fans but to cash in on that stupid horrable "Hulk" movie crap from the past summer! I dont see season boxed sets being released after they did this (unless they put these out of print and start over?). Which fans picked these episodes??? Yea, there are some classic must sees on here like Prometheus, The First, Mystery Man and Dark Side..but its missing too many good ones to be called "Ultimate" collection. Over in the UK there are many released that arnt avalible over here. Some episodes id like to see released are "Like A Brother", "Alice In Discoland", "Equinox", "Final Round" (the offical first non pilot episode ever!), "Of Guilt Models And Murder", "Broken Image" (where Bixby plays double rolls!)..and I could go on! Its sad that there could be a good chance there will never be anymore releases on DVD beings this was all because of that crap horrable movie..but hey..like I say..at least its something.

That's right. How can you leave out A child in need, Ricky and the Ferrigno duel role King of the beach and call this the ultimate collection? However there is a saving grace. Death in the family,The First,and Prometheus are great episodes. If these plus the above episodes along with the Pilot episode and Married were put together, That! would be the ultimate collection WHAT FANS CHOSE THESE EPISODES? YOU CERTAINLY DIDN'T ASK ME

I hope another set can be released with all episodes season by season box sets!!! PRETTY PLEASE UNIVERSAL!!

I'll be waiting and yes willing to purchase them all...
You know how to contact me :-)