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Maya the Bee Format: DVD Language: English *Note this is the North American version, not British Number of Episodes: 9 full, 2 partial (out of 65) Number of Discs: 2 Audio/Video Quality: 8.5-9 out of 10   Screen Captures: One Two Three Four   Price (USD): $12 Shipping: $5 within the United States (via 2-3 day Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation) If you plan to purchase more than one set from me, please remember to use "add to cart" so I can enter a combined shipping rate for you. I do not accept orders through iOffer from international buyers. Please do not purchase/make an offer if you are outside the US. You may contact me through my site to arrange an order.   Please read below before ordering for full details

About the Show

Maya the Bee is the story of an adventurous young honeybee named Maya and her insect friends. Maya's adventures begin after she was so successful at gathering pollen for the Queen Bee near the hive that she exhausted the supply and was sent away in search of more. Accompanying her is her best friend Willi, who is more cowardly than the outgoing Maya, but is a kindhearted and loyal companion. Together, they meet new friends and creatures and learn new things from their experiences. But they must always be careful to avoid the wasps, who are bigger and tougher bees, and not at all friendly.

Maya the Bee is based on the children's book by Waldemar Bonsels. The animated series was originally produced by Nippon Animation Company in Japan and aired from 1975-1976, consisting of 55 episodes. A second Maya series was produced later, and ten episodes were taken from this series and added to the original when Saban dubbed Maya the Bee into English. The 65-episode English version aired on Nickelodeon from 1990-1992 as a part of Nick Jr. To date, the series has enjoyed success in many different countries and languages, especially in Germany where Maya is one of the most recognized children's characters.

About the DVDs

Maya the Bee is available on two DVDs containing nine full episodes from the cartoon series, the first half of a tenth episode, the last 3.5 minutes of an eleventh episode, plus bonus material available from The Stuff I Like Site only. The DVDs have menus with sound for easy selection of episodes, which have been conveniently put into chronological order. You will receive the discs only, which are enclosed in paper sleeves and carefully packaged for shipping; no case or cover art is included.

This series comes on DVD-R, which will play on most DVD players as well as a computer with a DVD-ROM drive and appropriate DVD-viewing software. I use only genuine top quality DVD-R media from Verbatim, and occasionally Sony or TDK, for maximum quality and compatibility.

The quality ranges from eight-and-a-half to nine out of ten (see the screen capture links above for examples). This is the highest quality set available, and in fact, the only set available at this time. Maya the Bee is perhaps the rarest cartoon I've ever searched for, and finding even a few episodes has been no easy task. I have even decided to include the two partial episodes I've found as any footage at all is rare, and I must assume that fans will even appreciate viewing fractions of episodes if they're available. After years of hunting, I've been able to compile this rare collection of episodes. I spent months capturing, digitally restoring, and converting the series to DVD format for the first time ever. This ensures quality every time you watch, unlike VHS tapes, which deteriorate over time.

Updates:

9/12/09: As of this date, my Maya the Bee set has been updated as follows:
  • Second DVD added to accommodate more episodes.
  • Five episodes added and inserted into chronological order: "Something's Burning", "Maya to the Rescue", "The Reluctant Musician", "The Beauty Contest", "The Flying Mouse".
  • Higher quality opening and ending themes added.
  • DVD menus rearranged, updated, and improved aesthetically.

What the Set Includes:

Payment and Shipping

This entire collection on two discs is available for just $12 plus $5 Priority shipping & handling including Delivery Confirmation. If you plan to purchase more than one set from me, please remember to use "add to cart" so I can enter a combined shipping rate for you. Orders are shipped within 24 hours of receiving payment.

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  • Money order. If you'd like your order shipped to an address different than your confirmed delivery address, you must pay by money order for security reasons.

I do not accept orders through iOffer from international buyers. Please do not purchase/make an offer if you are outside the US. You may contact me through my site to arrange an order.

Store Policies

Return Policy:
All discs are checked to be in perfect working condition before they are shipped, but in the unlikely event that any disc is damaged during shipping or not functioning properly, you may return the faulty disc(s) and I will replace them for free. Due to the nature of these discs (in that they can be copied relatively easily) and the fact that the price you pay is for time and materials, I do not issue refunds, only replacements.

If you do have any problems with the discs or need a replacement, I'm always available to help out and answer any questions you may have.

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The discs featured in this store are unofficial, fan-made products. They are available purely for other fans of these productions to enjoy because they were never, or are no longer, available commercially. No profit is made from the distribution of these discs. These are collector to collector trades, no rights are given or implied, and any costs involved are attached to time, labor, materials, and machine wear and tear.

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