ROBO WARRIORS is part of our Vinegar Syndrome Archive collection, celebrating forgotten cinematic oddities from the video store era. This collection was inspired by our own brick & mortar video stores, with locations in Bridgeport, CT,Denver, CO,Toronto, ON, and Pittsburgh, PA.
Unique to this line, each hand numbered limited edition release will come fitted in a specially designed, bottom loading VHS inspired slipcase, while also including a double-sided poster.
These releases will ONLY be available on our website and at participating indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. This spot gloss slipcase edition (designed by JJ Harrison) is strictly limited to 5,000 units and may (but probably not) be followed by a standard edition in the future.
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It is the year 2036, and Earth is under harsh occupation by a reptilian alien race called the Teridaxx. Years before, all interplanetary warfare was reduced to a faceoff between two thirty-story-tall gladiator robots, each piloted by a single fighter. One of those fighters, a Robo Warrior from Earth, once upon a time, fought back against these invaders. But these are just dusty old stories, told by Charlie to his twelve-year-old grandson Zach, as the Teridaxx have eliminated all but one final Robo Warrior, Ray Gibson, who has been in hiding for years. Zach sets out on a perilous mission to find Gibson and the mythic Earth Bot, which is humankind's final chance to free itself from the cruel Teridaxx and once again control its own destiny.
Based on characters originally penned by the legendary Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator, From Beyond) a decade earlier, ROBO WARRIORS is a standout piece of futuristic sci-fi-adventure from the 90s era of direct-to-video weirdness, which takes full advantage of the excellent special effects by Stargate Films, as well as expertly choreographed martial-arts action scenes. Shot in the Philippines by prolific television director Ian Barry (The Chain Reaction), the film features James Remar (The Warriors, TV's Dexter), James Tolkan (Back to the Future, The Amityville Horror), and James Lew, a prolific actor and stuntman (Big Trouble in Little China, Timecop). Vinegar Syndrome Archive is excited to reboot this mechanized mission for you, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive and packed with fresh interviews with its key creators.
directed by: Ian Barry starring: James Remar, Kyle Howard, James Tolkan, James Lew, Dennis Creaghan 1996 / 93 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
Scanned and restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive
Commentary track with cinematographer John Stokes, moderated by film critic Walter Chaw
"The Footsteps of Giants" (42 min) - a brand new making-of documentary featuring interviews with director Ian Barry, producer Loucas George, visual effects supervisor Sam Nicholson, and cinematographer John Stokes
Double-sided poster
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.554348 / 5 from 184 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Robo Warriors, a 1996 sci-fi adventure film, offers fantastic effects, stellar restoration, and excellent presentation. The product is praised for its beautiful packaging, entertaining movie, and fun, campy look. The release is highly appreciated, and the giant fighting robots with great effects are a standout feature.
"Giant robots fighting in jungle, nice retro futuristic look and set design, rigid acting and practical effects." — Pasi R.
"Packaging is usual VSA fun with a great poster, and Special Features are a commentary and a making-of featurette." — Donald M.
"Good entertaining movie similar to robot jox, cool artwork on the slip and film looks and sounds great." — Tony S.
Reviews
Robo Warriors Bluray
"I am sure the best restoration this movie will ever get. It was a fun watch and such a great slipcover box to go with it."
— Michael N. (4/5)
But wouldnt that make it Part 4??? who knows
"Look, either you want to own Robot Jox 3 or you don't. The completist in my said yes, it is understandable if yours does not."
— Brian M. (2/5)
VS Warrior
"Beautiful double sided slip art. This flick really scratched the nostalgia itch of watching Robot Wars when I was a kid. Can’t wait to dig into the making of doc. Another beautiful VS release."
— Ian R. (5/5)
Great Release of a Fun 90’s Gem
"This is admittedly a straight-to-video film that escaped me when I was a kid but I am grateful to discover it now. Wildly impressive effects and production design while also clearly working on a lower budget, this film is a blast. Getting to see this in its full 35mm glory compared to the video transfer I first saw is like night and day. This release in this beautiful VHS-like packaging is a must-own."
— Matthew F. (5/5)
"Great item! Quality product with excellent packaging!"
— JEANPIERRE (5/5)
ROBO WARRIOS
"The sound was great for this transfer, I mean, the quality was just through the roof. This was a blind buy for me, but I am pleased with myself for sure. I like this director a lot and would buy more stuff from them in the future as well. Thanks for having this one for me to check out, VS"
— Daniel S. (5/5)
This was great!
"This was great!"
— marvin p. (5/5)
Remar!
"It is an absolute blast of low-budget charm, packed with wonderfully cheesy practical effects, over-the-top acting, and non-stop miniature explosions that make it perfect for late-night viewing."
— Kevin G. (5/5)
Yes!
"Quality transfer bonkers Remar!"
— Tanner T. (4/5)
The film gives off a slightly more adult Power Rangers vibe
"This is a very direct to TV type of movie, but it has a certain charm to it that most 90s low budget big robot shows and movies offer. The transfer quality was clean and stable, audio was okay, and it featured a decent amount of extras. An overall impressive release from VS."
— Tommy L. (4/5)
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