Home Media (Phantom)
Defenders of the Earth
Atari ST Game
Released in 1990, this 16-bit game based upon the series was also released on the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, SAM Coupé, ZX Spectrum home computers. The game sees you take control of Flash Gordon as he explores Ming's castle. He is able to call on the other Defenders member to aid him throughout his adventure.
The game way was developed by English company Enigma Variations Ltd. and published by Hi-Tec Software Ltd., also based in England.
For more info on the game, see its page at MobyGames.
DVDs
Defenders has been released several times on various countries. Those that are part of my collection include
- Defenders of the Earth: The Story Begins...: Released in the UK by Hollywood DVD LTD.
- Defenders of the Earth : The Complete Series: Released in Australia by Force Entertainment
The Phantom (1943 Movie Serial)
A 15-chapter serial produced by Columbia Pictures that would show before the main feature at picture theatres. The serial makes some changes to the source material, such as giving The Phantom the real name of Geoffrey Prescott. This is because his actual name, Kit Walker, had not yet been revealed in the strip at the time the serial was made. This Australian DVD release received a digital restoration. For more information on the serial, check out the PhantomWiki.
The Phantom (1996) Film
HMV Premium Collection BluRay
UK retailer HMV released a series of films under an Premium Collection banner. These releases came in a a slip case, art cards and a poster. The Phantom collection was released crica 2021.
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Slipcase front
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Slipcase back
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Slipcase with BluRay snapcase
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Interiour art of BluRay snapcase
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Art cards
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Poster
Laser Disc
Released 1997 in the UK by Pioneer Electronic Corporation
Australian DVD Release
Phantom 2040
Phantom 2040: The Animated Movie Releases
The animated "movie" - which is actually just the first four episodes of Season One edited together - was released several times before the full seasons ever received a home release. Those copies in my collection are;
- Australian VHS release from Fun House Entertainment
- Australian DVD release
- UK Laser Disk release from Pioneer Electronic Corporation
Australian Season 1 DVD
Released exclusively in Australia. Contains the entirety of the first season of the show. The episodes comprising the second season are yet to be released on any format.
Phantom 2040 Sega Mega Drive Video Game
Released in 1995 for both the Mega Drive and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. There was also a Game Gear version. To learn more about the game, check out the Phantom 2040 Archive.
