Futurama: The Complete Series

At the time of purchasing this box set it was $79.49 to ring in the new year 2014. What a bargin to collect all 8 Volumes in a box set at that price range.I just completed the entire collection of DVD's in about a month, it came a few days early so I immediately began watching when I had the chance.DVD Specifications: Now you remember watching the show when it aires on tv correct? This DVD is SUPER CRISP and shows such vivid detail on your television it feels as though you are actually in the universe of Futurama. The stars light up in space with the ship flying though the abiss at an astonishing viewpoint on your tv that it looks so realistic! The crispness is so vividly detailed that for a DVD you should not have to worry about it being just SD quote on quote!When I first opened my fed ex box the box set came in a rectangular box with the spaceship on front and the banner on the back, inside of the box is another box that holds all 8 Volumes, every season of the show, in their own individual volume case! Each case comes with its own unique album art, (which I won't give away), that is both very artistic and catches the eye. Matt Groening is genius for this art on the DVD cases. And it comes with all 4 movies that the show ever aired.Now they may be cardboard cases, but that is no reason you can't say it is horrible. If you gently take the disk out every time, and place it back into its slot gently everytime, it should last you! I have seen scratch marks start on some disks, but they are minor and as long as you can take care of your things you should be just fine. The DVD cases for the movies come in a regular DVD case so you should be fine with that, the slot for them are the same as the seasons though so just be gentle taking them both out and placing them back in.I ordered my box set from Amazon, and it came with every disk in perfect condition, the inside looked brand new and it was flawless. Fed EX kinda just left the box upside down though on my porch but when I opened the box my Box Set was unharmed, as well with the DVDs inside of it, so I know the box is nonetheless sturdy.Each of these episodes are crisp and show vivid detail of the episodes to a point where you may find things in the show you may never have noticed before when watching it on TV. I noticed something new on one episode I never saw on the TV premiere before.When Futurama ended, I really couldn't believe it! Over the years I've grown in love with this show, how it always came back from the dead and seemed endless, but from the final episode "Meanwhile" it really shows an ending that is permanent. But how it ended was just a marvelous ending so I am happy with the way it ended. I just wish Matt Groening could keep this show going for a long time as it had ended way to prematurely, but as I said "Meanwhile" set everything in place nice and beautifully that it is a perfect ending. As I watched the final episode in beautiful HD I completely cried, it is a beautiful ending and I am blessed to experience the marvel of this show. Matt Groening is a genius that's for sure, hence Futurama, but the way the show is set up and how each characters quirks are shown in your view as a real person, that is deep. Fry, Leela, and the gang may be gone off the air forever, but they will never be forgotton with this box set!I am very satisfied with my purchase, and I know you will be as well once you purchase this for yourselves, you would not be reading this if you weren't wanting to purchase the whole show in a box set.It is really cheaper to purchase this than individually as the price may go down again.Thank you for reading my review, now if you'll excuse me a suicide booth is calling my name. (:

I love Futurama. If you don't know the show, I can't recommend it highly enough. I won't go into any details about the actual series here, because there is a ton of that information available to you online. Instead, I will write here only about this actual collection. I should also state that I rarely buy video discs (I have Amazon Prime and Netflix, plus amazing FiOS Internet speed), and have not purchased any Futurama discs previously.This collection is inclusive, as the product info states. And the artwork is neat and artistic. What the product info doesn't tell you is that cheap, flimsy card stock is used throughout. If you are looking for a collectible, look elsewhere. My external box was dented as I removed it from the packaging, but the internals were all fine. I've read a lot of reviews that state they received discs that were unplayable due to scratches, so I checked every single disc for damage. Only one disc was less than perfect, but it had only very minor surface scratches; nothing that will effect play-ability.Also in many reviews, I read about discs that stuck to the glue used to make the envelopes. I did not experience any of this problem. I may be just really lucky this time, but I expect that the manufacturing process has probably been improved in response to the problems reported.So what we have here is an excellent and inclusive collection of a fantastic animated series, packaged in cheap but functional card stock. If you buy at the right time, you can save a lot of money. If you feel the packaging isn't safe enough, use that savings to buy yourself an inexpensive disc envelope system. As for me, the discs will live safely in here, on their shelf.

Anyone who is a fan of Futurama, or who likes good comedy for that matter, should buy this product. The show is nothing less than brilliant. Edgier than the Simpsons, but still more tasteful than South Park, the show blends amazing music and scenery with a great storyline in each sidesplitting episode. The actual product, i.e. Bender's head containing the DVDs, is perfect for those seeking to get the most out of this show.1) For one thing, the product contains all the episodes prior to the series 2010 return to television. Call me a pessimist, but I am not sure how long these guys can continue to maintain their quality. I sincerely hope that they do, but in the event that they can't, you should be secure in the knowledge that every episode contained within this product is golden.2) The DVDs contain extra features like deleted scenes and audio commentary by the actors, composers, directors, producers etc. The audio commentary is by far my favorite since you get to hear some interesting facts about each individual episode that may have eluded you. Plus, it is very interesting to notice the kind of jokes that the creators find amusing. Finally, it is a treat to hear the actors weave their characters' voices into their conversations in the commentary, essentially giving the audience some tidbits that are spontaneous and entertaining.3) This might be a bit nitpicky, but the visual and audio quality is much better than that of episodes on TV. I became fully aware of the beautiful coloring and some almost indistinct sounds as a result of purchasing the DVDs. Furthermore, the episodes on television have greater constraints in terms of time; and so, the DVD version has greater latitude in keeping some jokes from being cut. Nevertheless, the difference between the two versions might not be significant, but I already said I was being a bit nitpicky.4) I suppose that one could get the same content from elsewhere for a cheaper price (though I doubt it), but think of it this way: for the difference in price you get to be friends with Bender. How cool is that?Finally, I must add that I am in agreement with previous reviewers about the hatchback issue. This product is only for those who have evolved opposable thumbs AND have an IQ of at least 5 points.