The Toxic Avenger Collection

This is a great product if you want all four Toxic Avenger movies in HD. They're each presented in their original theatrical exhibitions, as opposed to the full-frame presentations released on the DVDs. The original film probably received the best visual treatment, while the audio on all four films leaves a little to be desired. While you don't get all special features that were on the DVD releases, you get a few new ones, such as a weird featurette with the original Melvin actor, Mark Torgl. You also get the Apocalypse Soon documentary, which chronicles the chaotic production of Citizen Toxie.I'm probably one of the few people who actually enjoyed Toxic Avengers 2 & 3 (Toxie IV just doesn't do it for me, but to each his own). However, I'm not the first to mention that the versions of Toxie 2 & 3 you get with this set are different from their DVD releases. Part II is the extended Director's Cut, while Part III apparently is the slightly truncated R-rated version, leaving out some of the gorier segments (primarily, a chunk from the opening sequence in the Tromaville video store). Fans have complained that the DVD version of Part II, which proudly proclaimed that it was the Director's Cut, was actually the softer, less gorier R-rated version. However, while the Blu-ray version of the film contains about 20 minutes of new material, it made me want to pull out my hair. It's a little on the gory side, yes... but most of the extended scenes are painful to sit through, and made me like the film even less. Being called a "Director's Cut" doesn't always mean a longer version of the film, but a version of the film that the filmmaker preferred over the theatrical version. I don't know if the DVD release of Part II was a mistake on the part of Troma, but that being said, I like the shorter version a lot better.As for Toxie 3, the version included in this set isn't a huge leap over the slightly longer DVD version, but the intense gore gave this one a personality that is kind of lacking. Again, in this instance, I like the gorier DVD version. Fortunately, I still have my DVDs, so I get the best of both worlds.If you're a true Troma fan who's been waiting to get these in glistening, Troma-rific HD clarity, then by all means, you won't be disappointed. Just keep in mind, it's a give-and-take situation.

For those who are interested: sadly, most of the special features from the original Toxie DVDs were not transferred to this Blu-ray set. Granted, a lot of the material can be found on other various Troma DVDs, but some features like "Toxie: Fifteen Years Later" would have been nice for the collectors. Still, there are new features that are more relevant to this era of Troma. And thankfully, the full-length documentary "Apocalypse Soon" that accompanied Citizen Toxie on DVD has been included.

This collection is amazing, very happy that this film collection was available on bluray as the DVD's have become more expensive and become a collector's item in prices. The movies are what you'd expect coming from the Toxic Avenger very graphic and perfect for those with a morbid sense of humor.

It's been awhile since I've seen the toxic avenger movies and to find them as a set and on Blu-ray, it was a sign or something. Hilarious movies and just a good experience. Makes me want to see what other Tromaville movie sets are available.

Set of cult classic. Good video transfer.

Great product and excatly as described.

a classic B-movie horror comedy mix... I you like the non-sens hilarious movie with a lot of fake blood slash 'non-politicaly correct'' situation, it's the right serie to watch... and by the way, there is nude scene so, quite mature matter here :)

good movie to watch i check all the disc they are fine its just the blue ray box was dammaged and broken however i kept it and watch it all night my favorite hero is the toxic advenger