5/5 "Saber Rider & the Star Sheriffs ... Complete Series (1987) ... VCI Ent. (2009)"
  by J. Lovins (Missouri-USA)
VCI Entertainment presents "SABER RIDER & THE STAR SHERIFFS:COMPLETE SERIES" (14 September 1987) (30 min - 52 episodes on Six DVD's) ) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- In the late 21st Century (or early 22nd Century), humankind has reached the stars --- Many outposts and settlements have been made for several planets, and the modern space-age has merged with the legacy of Old West --- There are villans, outlaws, bounty hunters...and sheriffs --- The Star Sheriffs are the special operatives of Cavalry Command, Earth's law enforcement and defense patrol out in space, and along the New Frontier --- They are also ambassadors of good will to other planets in space --- But the main assignment of the Star Sheriffs is to protect the Galaxy from the growing threat of the Outriders.

This is the long awaited classic Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was an animated TV series, aired from 1986 to 1989 --- During it's 52 episodes, it introduced us to another possible future for mankind --- Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs explore the new frontier, the wide-open ranges of outer space, where the legendary honor and virtue of the Wild West combine with vibrant extraterrestrial adventure --- Saber Rider is the dashing leader of the Star Sheriffs --- Their mission is to establish peace and unity against the Outriders, mysterious vapor beings led by the powerful Nemesis --- Joined by assorted rustlers and desperadoes, the Outriders challenge the Star Sheriffs to action-packed attacks --- Independently, the Star Sheriffs' efforts to maintain justice are admirable -- but when united, they are invincible.

The cast of characters include Saber Rider, Colt, Fireball, Jesse Blue, April, Nemesis, Vanquo, Gattler, Commander Eagle, General Whitehawk, Steed, Nova, Outriders, Outrider Spies, Cavalry Command Troop.

SABER RIDER DVD EPISODES:
DISC ONE (1)
1. Star Sheriff Round Up
2. Cavalry Command
3. Jesse's Revenge
4. Iguana Get to Know You
5. Little Hombre
6. Greatest Show on the New Frontier
7. Little Pardner
8. Brawlin' Is My Callin'

SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC ONE (1)
1. Photo Gallery
2. Saber Rider Commercials

DISC TWO (2)
9. Wild Horse's Couldn't Drag Me Away
10.The Castle of the Mountain Haze
11. Oh Boy! Dinosaurs!
12 Four Leaf Clover
13 Highlanders
14 What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
15 Jessie Blue
16 Show Down at Cimarron Pass
17 The Saber and the Tomahawk

SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC TWO (2)
1. Cowboy Chase (Ramrod's Theme)
2. Saber's Battle Cue
3. Colt's Action Cue
4. Fireball
5. April

DISC THREE (3) Disc #3
18 All That Glitters
19 Sole Survivor
20 Legends of the Santa Express
21 Snakes Eyes
22 Famous Last Words
23 Sharpshooter
24 The Monarch Supreme
25 Gattler's Last Stand
26 Dooley

DISC FOUR (4)
27 The Hole in the Wall Gang
28 The All Galaxy Grand Prix
29 Snowblind
30 Tranquility
31 Bad Day at Dry Gulch
32 Snowcone
33 Sneaky Spies
34 Stampede

SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC FOUR (4)
1. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips
2. Dale Schaker Audio Interview

DISC FIVE (5)
35 The Challenge
36 The Challenge II
37 Born on the Bayou
38 April Rides
39 The Walls of Red Wing
40 Jesse's Girl
41 The Amazing Lazardo
42 I Forgot!
43 Lend Me Your Ears

DISC SIX (6)
44 Born to Run
45 The Legend of the Lost World
46 The Rescue
47 Eagle Has Landed
48 Cease Fire!
49 Alamo Moon
50 The Nth Degree
51 Who Is Nemisis?
52 Happy Trails

SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES (Check out the proper disc for features)
1. Photo Gallery
2. Saber Rider Commercials
3. Character Bios & Theme Songs
4. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips
5. Interview with Musical Composer Dale Schacker (audio only)

This collection has a clean, crisp and bright video in clarity, plus the sound quality is outstanding. The behind the scenes and interview is of collectible status, sure to please the avid collector in all of us.

Hats off and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch releases --- VCI are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector -- looking forward to more Nostalgic Collections.

Total Time: 1200 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment ~ (10/20/2009)