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Welcome to The Stuff I Like Site! Maya the Bee on DVD with menus can be ordered here for the first time anywhere. The set includes bonus material available at this web site ONLY. See the details below.

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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) $11 to Canada (via 6-10 day Priority Mail International) $13 to most other international locations (via 6-10 day Priority Mail International)   Please read below before ordering for full details   About the Show | About the DVDs | How to Order | Return Policy

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 this web 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:

How to Order

This entire collection on two discs is available for just $12 US dollars plus shipping & handling (please read the instructions below).

Orders within the US are almost always shipped next day after receiving payment, but I ship all orders at least every Tuesday and Friday (if I receive your payment on a Saturday for example, it will be shipped the following Tuesday at the latest).

United States Customers:
• Please add $5 for 2-3 day Priority Mail shipping with Delivery Confirmation.

International Customers:
• Canadian residents, please add $11 for 6-10 day Priority Mail International shipping.
• For most other international locations, please add $13 for 6-10 day Priority Mail International shipping (please contact me to confirm whether I will be able ship to your location).

I Accept the Following Types of Payment:
• PayPal (US buyers ONLY). Please email me for instructions.
• Money order/cashiers check in US dollars.
• Well-concealed cash in US dollars. Please send cash at your own risk, as the United States Postal Service and all other mail carriers I know of will not insure cash through the mail against loss or theft.

I do NOT accept: Personal checks, Western Union money transfers, or other payment forms not listed above. I currently don't have the extra time in my schedule to accommodate the processing of additional payment forms; doing so would slow down the processing time of all orders. I apologize for any inconvenience.

If you decide to order or have any questions, I am always available. Drop me an email; I check it throughout the day, so I will get back to you promptly with the necessary ordering information and answers to your questions.

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. This is why it is important to read all the information I have provided, and make sure that you understand what a DVD-R is and whether your DVD player will be able to play DVD-R before you order.

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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