Much Better Than the Domestic Version
928677
This is a wonderfull album. Enough people have waxed poetically about it, that I can't really add much. I will say, that this import version is so much better sounding than the domestic version. It is worth the higher price. For anyone who appreciates good sound quality, this import is the version to get. The 200g LP is still better, but this is close.
2437331
I bought this to replace my very old 2007 small version. I like this spiral binding version because it lays flat (and stays open) and the printing is much easier to read. A lot has changed since the 2007 one, so I'm very glad I updated. Online look-ups are fine, but it's nice to have everything in one book. I use it not only for local repeaters (a tri-state metro area), but also when I travel. For me, it's worth the extra money to get this bigger, spiral bound, one.
3343029
Although I know cared about the game, I picked this version over the newer extended version mainly due to minor differences in price.  For like $5 more, you get a decent size cleaning cloth with cool Vocialoid graphics, a pair of Miku theme earphones, a bus/ID card pouch with the same Vocialoid graphics as the cleaning cloth, plus a data card for the Arcade version of the game.  In my option, the cleaning cloth and the ID pouch themselves are already worth the extra money, plus the game is much better packaged in this version than the others.  If you want to try the Project Diva games with great physical and virtual contents, but don't care about minor game improvements and some newer songs, then this version is a great buy.  There is no region lock for the UMDs for the PSP, so you can use it for the US or European version of the PSP too.
4592985
I bought the British version of house of cards with Ian Richardson and liked it very much.  However, the US version I think is much better so far. I have both US & British versions of State of Play and found the British version to be better because of the acting and the writers made it more believable.  House of cards with Kevin Spacey is brilliant. It is a rarity to have US versions of original British movies or series to measure up but this is the exception in spades.
4830178
This scale is a step up from the previous version (black with shiny metal weighing surface) which we have used for years.  We used to keep the old version in a drawer, but the new version looks really nice on the counter, and the display is completely hidden when not in use.  Also, this scale stays on longer than the previous version.  My wife was always rushing with the ingredients with the previous version, not so with this one.  She also reports that it detects changes quicker so you are less likely to overshoot when adding ingredients.  Of course, like any decent kitchen scale you can zero it as you add ingredients so you are just measuring the current ingredient to make sure you are accurate.  The always on blue backlit digital display is a real plus compared to the previous model (which was, in some lighting, difficult to read). Very classy unit with OXO reliability.  Even comes with batteries!  Highly recommended.
1614863
I previously bought the single stomp rocket, which was just mediocre, and I was shocked at how much better this version is.  The main difference is the base.  The single rocket product has a base that does not stay where you point it, and periodically falls apart.  The kids are not able to put it back together without adult help.  What a huge pain!  This base stays in one piece and is both stable and adjustable.  The kids love it.  The other big difference is the rockets themselves.  These are higher quality, and they are much easier to insert onto the launcher.  Even a two year old is able to load and launch these rockets on their own.  Obviously, two kids can use this version at once, which also reduces fighting.  I was hesitant to buy this after my mediocre experience with the single person stomp rocket, but I'm really glad I did.  This thing is awesome for kids aged two to about eight.
3426225
I purchased this solely because the English/American (Region 1) version of the DVD is out of print. This All Regions version from Korea is in English, and is definitely worth the price, considering its availability. I have no problem with it, it plays great, and I have actually purchased other Korean (All Regions) versions of films on DVD like this in the past - including Eraserhead. If you don't mind that this is the only version you can get for a reasonable price, and you don't mind the smell of the plastic case (its made from different plastic than the DVD cases in America), and you don't mind the Korean writing on the case - its a great deal! I'm satisfied with it and you could be to!
2138618
No comparison with the US Version!  This is really superior, especially as it was so well tailored for the UK political system, as well as the clever use of the "aside" that Francis always uses.. definitely one of those where you're secretly rooting for the bad guy... :)
4653396
It's good, but the imported versions are nicer looking.
771698
The sound of this SHM cd from Japan is so much clearer and exciting than the domestic Impulse I had, that I don't mind at all that it is only four tracks- no bonus like the domestic release. The interplay of sax and drums comes through with much more blood and guts and spirit - and realism. You could lament that you are missing two bonus tracks, but hey! You buy Jupiter Variations and you have those two bonus tracks back in SHM sonic excellence.
4264187
I'm a fan of the americanized version of this series but I like the japanese version a bit better, so I got this set. After over a decade of being petitioned on the internet, Discotekmedia got the rights and we now have Americanized and Japanese DVD releases. Hooray! Thank you Discotekmedia!

All 54 episodes of the original japanese version are contained on this release, no censorship.

Pros:

- It got released after all these years, and I'm happy
- All episodes uncut

- Looks and sounds like a VHS tape. Could be a good or a bad thing (I'll leave it for you to decide). It adds to the nostalgia factor, that's for sure.

Cons:

- Packaging quality leaves something to be desired. The discs can shift during transport (one of them did, luckily it's ok)
- Seems like the translation is not the best. It could be perhaps that some of the expressions and words used in this series are diffucult to translate to english, a good example would be "Teyandee".

Overall, if you love Pizza Cats, get it while you can. As the show wasn't that popular you just don't know for how long it will be available.
1054272
I already had the original Japanese version of this book so I was curious as to how Mixx handled the translation.
  To begin with, the main draw of the fan books are, for me at least, the pictures.  These are there in  all their full-color glory,same layouts and everything.  As for the  accompaning text . . . well, my first reaction was that it sounded really  upbeat.  Almost to the point of sounding forced.  But then I went and  looked at my Japanese version, especially the section where Serena is  commenting on pictures, and the comments there are pretty corny too.  And I  was very glad that the friendship between Serena and Rei wasn't played down  any.  So the book gets a thumbs-up.
  I've noticed some people  complaining about the  "poems" not rhyming.  I have two things to  say about this.  One, poems don't have to rhyme!  Sheesh.  Besides, they  are translated from Japanese.  It's practically impossible to translate  something accurately from another language and retain the rhyming scheme.  Secondly, they aren't really poems.  They're the lyrics to the  "image" or character songs sung by the Japanese voice actress  that were released on CDs in Japan.
210967
We recently bought the 3-Quarter colander after good experience with the larger version. We have owned the 5-Quart version for a couple of months and it's smaller brother is unremarkably similar. It's far easier to clean than a wire colander but with similar draining characteristics. We looked for a colander with rubber handles and rubber "feet". The choices were not so great. We considered the OXO version but were put off by the feedback about issues with draining and water retention of the rubber. No such issues with the KitchenAid versions. We also wanted thicker steel for strength and durability and found that in these products.

The 5Q version is very big; both tall and wide and we probably use it about 20% of the time we use the 3Q version. The 3Q fits inside the envelope of the 5Q version for ease of storage.
1306272
This will give you many pleasant hours of dreaming, drooling and reading. So so much better than the American version!!
2831212
Contrary to comments in at least one of the earlier reviews here, this is indeed the American/English language version of Varan.  Having recently watched the original Japanese film, which is defintely superior, it was still quite interesting to see this variant, and well worth the modest cost to add it to my collection of "Japanese Giant Monster (Kaiju)" films.  Unlike the American versions of Gojira (Godzilla) and Gamera that similarly inserted English-speaking actors, this one is much more of an American-made product, using very little footage with the Japanese cast (no dubbed scenes at all and no shots of stand-ins with their backs to the camera) and not even containing all of the original effects shots (most notably cutting Varan's flying scenes).  In fact, a couple of new effects shots appear that matte in a giant claw/glove to menace the heroes as they hide in a cave.  As a result of this "re-make" approach, the plot and other key elements in this version are significantly altered from those in the Japanese film.  And though these changes are mostly not for the better, it was still a hoot to see Myron Healy and company running around Bronson Canyon and ducking from Varan into one of its frequently utilized cave-like tunnel entrances.  With regard to the quality of the print, this is a "pan and scan" (probably TV) version (the Japanese film was widescreen) that is a little beat-up (not too bad though).  The American-shot scenes (which constitute the majority of the film) are rather brighter and easier to see than the Japansese footage that contains the "monster" action (this being especially the case with nighttime scenes).  Nonetheless, the overall picture quality is definitely good enough to allow for an entertaining viewing experience.  There are absolutely no extras included here, not even a chapter menu (though there are a modest number of chapter stops).  I would recommend this to fans of late 50s early 60s sci-fi of the "cheesy" variety (count me in that number), and strongly suggest it to anyone who is looking for a nice supplement to the currently avialble DVD release of the Japansese version, which (unlike recent releases of Gojira) does not include this parallel American variant.
1517047
As a fan of the version here in the U.S. I was curious to compare.  Honestly, I ended up liking the U.K. version a little better.  There is a lot of slang that we yanks won't get but all in all a great show.  My only complaint is that there wasn't enough.  I loved the way the writers ended the series.  Perhaps that made it better.  It wasn't drug out forever until it lost it's appeal.  If you like the U.S. version, you're sure to love this one too, maybe, even better.
3712564
I definitely prefer this version even more than the following 2 upgrades  (5.0 and 6.0),mistly be a use this one is the most user friendly and efficient. I actually have the 3 and I find that I use this one more often and for larger projects because it simply take a less time to complete a project. The following upgrades give the user quite a bit of control over some details but it's almost too much. To even get an idea of what a project that might look like can take many hours just from manipulating all the various specifications for item placement and sizing. Version 4,whilw the graphics are not as sophisticated is still a great system for the users who just want to get the project out there and start remodeling. I typically do not furnish my plans because the furniture options are almost lazally generic (sp). Adding furniture can be helpful for spacing however so if you want to get an idea of a room's furnishing capacity,  the furnishings options in this version are quite helpful. Versions 5 and 6 actually offer less furniture shapes but it does boast higher quality  graphics rendering and  import texture options. I find that while it's easier to navigate the 3d views in this version,  the 3d looks much better in 6, so there again the Trade off of user friendly work in all modes vs higher quality and advanced control manipulation. If you are new to home architectural work,  planning,  remodeling or anything of that nature,  this is the best version to start with. What it lacks in sophisticated rendering,  it makes up for with clear across the board complete home designing without needing a master's in drafting. If you are more advance,  perhaps have experience using CAD or a similar drafting software,  I would opt for version 6 (5 can sort of a ways be skippes). Version 6 puts a lot more control in the designer's hands which is marvelous for those who really do need within an inch detailing but after nearly 15 years designing homes with various softwares and a year and a half of drafting classes at UW,  I keep. Coming back to version 4 because I know I can bang out a project and have fun doing it,  rather than a headache. I do appreciate being being able to take a finished project in version 4 and polishing it in 6 so when possible,  obtain and learn both.