Decided to check out Vap's Lupin site today and found quite a surprise. Vap is producing a limited run of a DVD box set, but not just any old Lupin box set... This set features all three TV series, Mamo, Cagliostro, and Babylon. Oh, no; that's not all. They are using the HD masters produced for the recent satellite broadcasts with 5.1 soundtracks. Add in a booklet, box artwork by Yasuo Otsuka for good measure.
Difficult to say if everything has been given the HD/5.1 makeover. There is a statement at the bottom regarding the theatrical releases I have not been able to properly translate yet. It indicates that some sort of decision about them has not been made yet.
All this can be yours for the low price of $810US. CD Japan is taking pre-orders, and Vap themselves are cutting off their pre-orders on January 21. The actual set will street on March 14.
One upside to this might be that a glut of old DVD box sets might make their way to Y! Japan auctions for cheaper prices.
Must convince the wife that $810US is a necessary expense...