Post by Shonokin on May 10, 2007 13:43:06 GMT -8
I noticed info on this series several years ago and absolutely doubted there'd ever be a DVD release. But on a lark I was searching around this morning and indeed, it was released quite a while back. Looks like depending on the place, UK or Austrailia, you can get the R2 or R4 which contains 26 ten minute episodes for around £4.00.
It's for young kids, but the model designs and animation might make it an appealing addition to one's collection.
www.rodneymatthews.com/lavendercastle.htm
"The series combines stop-motion models (made by Mackinnon & Saunders, Manchester) with computer-generated space machines, characters and backgrounds all based on Matthews designs***. The stop-motion animation characters, of which there are fourteen, are on average 17-25cm (7-10in) high and even have professionally made glass eyes. Twenty-six episodes were filmed using direct to hard disk video cameras."
***To me the designs shown on the above link make it look like Matthews designs were in turn based on the general look of Brian Froud.
It's for young kids, but the model designs and animation might make it an appealing addition to one's collection.
www.rodneymatthews.com/lavendercastle.htm
"The series combines stop-motion models (made by Mackinnon & Saunders, Manchester) with computer-generated space machines, characters and backgrounds all based on Matthews designs***. The stop-motion animation characters, of which there are fourteen, are on average 17-25cm (7-10in) high and even have professionally made glass eyes. Twenty-six episodes were filmed using direct to hard disk video cameras."
***To me the designs shown on the above link make it look like Matthews designs were in turn based on the general look of Brian Froud.