Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs - Collector's Edition (Dub.DVD-R0 1-2 of 6)

Release date: 2008-11-18
Suggested retail price: $14.99
Age rating: ALL

SKU: 8545
UPC: 089859854521 089859854521

Description:
Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was a 1980s animated space western following a theme similar to The Galaxy Rangers and Bravestarr. Originally a 1984 Japanese anime series known as Star Musketeer Bismarck created by Studio Pierrot. The series is set in the future, when humankind has reached the stars. There are many outposts and settlement worlds in the galaxy with Old West influenced names. There are also outlaws, bounty hunters... and sheriffs.

Saber Rider is the leader of the Star Sheriffs. The Star Sheriffs are the special operatives of Cavalry Command, their main assignment is to protect the Galaxy from the growing threat of the Outriders. Due to the escalating menace of the Outriders, the Cavalry Command is forced to create RA MROD, designed and constructed by Commander Eagle and his daughter, April.

RA MROD can transform from an airborne battleship into a giant robot. When RA MROD undergoes the Challenge Phase transformation it calls out its rallying cry in a heavy Western drawl, Head em up, move em out. Power stride and ready to ride!

Contains episodes 1-17.

DVD Features: Image Gallery, Saber Rider Commercials.

Spoken Languages: English.

Notes:
Early printings feature a holographic cover.

(added on 2008-11-26, modified on 2012-08-22)

• Reviewed in Shelf Life (January 5, 2009)

• Encyclopedia information about Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (TV)