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(More customer reviews)To begin, I must compliment Sony for taking the initiative of releasing this program in full season DVD sets (as opposed to the unsettling trend of many companies to nickel and dime their customers with 3-episode releases). That said this set represents the first ten episodes of the first season with three bonus episodes (13 total) across 2 discs. Collectors looking for goodies will be a bit let down as there isn't even a DVD card enclosed in the set (although there is, strangely enough, an offer to order a subscription to Sports Illustrated Kids to make up for this). Fortunately some sets do come packaged with a limited edition film cell shrink wrapped against the back of the case.
The story structure, for those unaware, is in my opinion what happens when you take a big budget, a whole host of talent, and have absolutely no story to tell. The presentation in this show is second to none, with backgrounds that are absolutely gorgeous! The problem is that the program, um, often tends to go nowhere. Each show consists of a fairly simplistic plot structure (someone gets kidnapped for example) and the heroes go off to rescue them. Fair enough I suppose but with visuals this compelling, this show could have been something very, very special.
About ten minutes of each 22-minute episodes focuses entirely on race segments, sword fighting, or intricate flying sequences, which further dilutes an already watered-down plot. Don't get me wrong, these displays continue to dazzle time and time again, literally raising the bar for what is perceived possible in modern animation.
Individuals who enjoy Japanese animation (anime) or even recent domestic works (Justice League, Teen Titans, etc.) will likely long for a bit more character development/ interaction/ maturation as time goes on. Kids who happen to watch these types of shows simply for the visuals will find much to delight in here. I found the set quite entertaining but stick to my assessment that anime-style writing coupled to this show's visuals could have been magnificent.
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Heroes of the Sky is the fantastic 2-disc collector's edition of Storm Hawks featuring the first 10 episodes of the hit Cartoon Network show plus 3 bonus episodes! Follow the daring and hilarious adventures of the Storm Hawks, five heroic teenagers: leader Aerrow, navigator Piper, pilot Stork, sharpshooter Finn, the mighty Wallop Junko - and their furry sidekick Radarr. Riding crystal-powered motorcycles that transform into flying machines, these young warriors battle the evil forces of Cyclonia to protect the good citizens of Atmos. Get ready to fly!
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