Yay/nay to "toys" coming with your DVDs?

[wilky61]

I used "toys" for lack of a better word, I refer to the collectible extras that sometimes come with DVD sets such as the Blade Runner briefcase, the Keanu bust that came with The Matrix, the helmet that comes with 300, etc. What do you think of these?

Personally, I'd be kinda embarrassed to display something like this on my shelves, and I certainly wouldn't wish to pay extra for something that's just gonna gather dust sitting on a shelf anyway.

[milo bloom]

I love 'em. You can't watch the movies 24/7, but if you have the collectibles on display, you can always be reminded of the things that make you like the movie.

I'm 33 years old, a Trekkie and a Star Wars fan (and a nuBSG fan). I'm past being embarrassed.

[nateman]

I don't know why you are embarrassed to display movie collectibles wilky61, If you love movies why are you so embarrassed?

Anyways, my answer is "Yay", I like the toy collectibles that come with some DVD releases. It's cool because it at least shows that the studios care about the customers at least a little.

Considering my whole living room has been turned into a movie theater, I welcome the "Free" (they jack up the price a bit, who are they fooling) toys with the DVD.

[Groucho]

I like them. Most of them end up in the hands of my kids anyway.

[speedy1961]

I love them (and even moreso when they're well made).

[Drexl]

They're not for me, but it's nice that they're available for those who want them. Usually you can choose to get all the disc content without them anyway.

[undrwrldangel24]

I love them! Just as long as they don't cause the price of the set to skyrocket. Like with the 300 BB set it only went up $10-$12. I wanted the special Da Vinci code set with the codex, but that was $20-$30 more. Overall, I really love it when DVDs come with extra toys :)

[mrhan]

I like them too. Too bad they don't make 'em like they do with other regions.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=450544&highlight=collectors+editions

[starman9000]

Fine with them, but dont have an interest in paying more. I have a hard enough time finding spots for single dvds. I do like artbook type things.

[Sabrett]

I love 'em, as long as it's nothing cheap (looking). If the collectible looks like a McDonalds HappyMeal toy, then I'm most likely going to pass it up. With something awesome like the 300 Gift Set, it's part of the DVD package to me, and I think it enhances a collection.

[BlueCC]

Yay to fun packaging like the briefcase.

Nay to things like busts. Though I do like action figures, statues, and props that are sold separately.

[MrE]

Too many variables: size, quality, scarcity ...
(BTW there have been some great Happy Meal toys ... .)

[MrE]

Too many variables: size, quality, scarcity ...
(BTW there have been some great Happy Meal-type toys ... CA raisins, for instance.

[gotrice487]

I absolutely love them!

[tofferman]

It depends on the dvd collectible for me and how much I like the movie. The 300 helmet is nice looking and the movie rocks, but I didn't think much of the V For Vendetta mask or the Keanu Reeves/Matrix bust. Unfortunately, many of the best collectibles are for other regions which makes no sense to me.

[PopcornTreeCt]

Nay. While I do enjoy special packaging, I'm not gonna pay extra for a toy. If I want the toy, I'll buy it. For example, the 300 spartan helmet, I'd much rather have the Leonidas figure from NECA.

[asianxcore]

As tofferman mentioned, it all depends on the extra.

I don't care too much for most of the extras/collectibles that are offered at most stores.

I have to mention I loved the figure that came with the Hellboy: "Blood and Iron" DVD at Best Buy.

[crazyrabbits]

I would prefer companies focus more on the content of the DVD's than on the frivolous statues and other assorted mish-mash that comes with these giftsets. The only "toys" I have are the statue(s) I received with the Fellowship Of The Ring and Two Towers giftsets. I use the bookends because they are practical. However, the Gollum statue is not my kind of thing. (Keep in mind that I bought these for cheap because I wanted the bonus discs.) If the set and DVD's are good, throw in a collectible or two, but preferably, I'd rather we get more DVD special editions with thorough content than "limited collector's edition" boxes with statues and the like. That's just my opinion, anyway.

[BambooLounge]

Most of the movies I like and care to own don't get "toys" packaged with them. But, if Taxi Driver gets packaged with some Best Buy exclusive Travis Bickle figure, yeah, I'll be the first on line to buy it.

[12thmonkey]

I don't obsess over them, but there have been some that make the extra $$ seem well worth it. I appreciate clever marketing/packaging options, as long as standard versions are available.

[samper]

yay

[Yavin]

Yay, of course. As long as they make a "standard" edition (without the "toy") available at the same time. In case it just happens to be a "toy" I don't want/need. Including a nice bonus gives me an excuse to pick up the title on release day, instead of waiting on the price drop; and it also allows me not to feel stupid for buying it on release day when the price inevitably drops on the "standard" edition.

[deto]

for the most part i like them. one of my favorite bonus dvd "toys" was the Hellboy figure from best buy that came with 'Blood and Iron' plus i got 'Sword of Storms' for $5.00 with it.

[darkside]

I picked up the cool Hellboy one and the Forbidden Planet set. Bring on the cool toys.

[smashthesymbols]

I like them, I'm just not usually willing to pay extra for them like Best Buy wants you to for the 300 set. Free toys are great though.

[SPIDERone]

I love the little toys for the most part.. but feel they should be optional.

I'm a collector of little toys and figures from game/anime series' so I'm fine with them for the most part. With that said, when they try to force you to purchase one (raising the price from what might be $20 to $35) I don't like that. I like to choose which ones I'd want and which I don't.

[BuckNaked2k]

Hell no. I'm almost 40 years old, and still single. It's hard enough with the ladies without having a bunch of of collectible DVD toys hanging on my shelves!!

[Egon's Ghost]

I hate that knick-knacky crap. Into the landfill.
The fact that the 5th disc of Blade Runner comes only in that stupid wank set pisses me off.

[slop101]

Depends.

If it's a cool toy without being too much extra $ (like the Hellboy figure, which was an awesome figure and only $10 extra), then yes. But something like the little 300 Helmet, which isn't that cool, and adds way more than $10 to the price is not worth it.

[PrivatePixel]

'Yay'. For me, there's not much of an incentive in purchasing just a single disc DVD movie because they tend to get discounted quickly after it's released and there's nothing to differentiate it from the remainder of my movie collection. As I see it, the inclusion of collectibles adds an element of interest and novelty over the standard fare, and keeps me in this hobby. I also extend this philosophy to video games in SE/LE packaging as well (I've got deposits on Halo 3 Legendary Edition and Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition). Although I'm a sucker for slick pakaging, if I have no interest in the film (or game), the collectible in question is irrelevant in the decision-making process.

[CWhippy03]

I say yea to collectibles, sometimes theyre worth the extra money and sometimes theyre not. As long as they give us the option, I'll be happy.

[Shagrath]

I love different packaging, such as steelbooks and digipaks, as long as it still fits on the shelf.

I don't like trinkets and other knick-knacks with my dvds. I'd rather have more features on disc as an extra.

[deto]

Depends.

If it's a cool toy without being too much extra $ (like the Hellboy figure, which was an awesome figure and only $10 extra), then yes. But something like the little 300 Helmet, which isn't that cool, and adds way more than $10 to the price is not worth it.


$10 extra for the hellboy figure? i got the figure and dvd for $15.00 throw in Sword of Storms and i paid $20. for everything.

[JOE29]

No, I don't care for them. I understand other people do and that's fine, but I don't need them, and I also don't need them jacking up the prices just to get them. I'm happy enough with a 2 disc version of a movie ( disc #1- The full length feature movie disc #2- some extra features and some historical features too for the movies that apply ) that's all I want. You can have the "toy's"

[Big Worms]

Oh yeah I like them! As long as I like the movie.

[Layziebones]

I wouldnt waste money on any sets that came with collectible Masks, or Figures ETC. Id never put anything like that up in my house, so I just prefer the DVD by itself.

[slop101]

$10 extra for the hellboy figure? i got the figure and dvd for $15.00 throw in Sword of Storms and i paid $20. for everything.My mistake - I meant $5 not $10

[TylerDurden_73]

I say offer people both versions, with and without. In the past I would go for the collectible, but now I am space challenged. I am getting the Bladerunner breifcase and haven't figured what to do with that yet....But studios should offer both.

[Lecithin]

I go out and get the figures or statues sometimes to display with the DVD anyway, so the "toys" being an optional set for purchase is great for me. I got the Hellboy figure and bust and the Matrix bust sets all for cheap when they were marked down. I got the 300 helmet but not the V for Vendetta mask, it's a great option as long as it is an option and not the only way you can get the movie.

As for non-comics related "toys" and extras, I don't really need a miniature Puffy Shirt or Monk's Diner napkin/mustard/ketchup set or Office Space stapler/mug/mouse pad set, but I got some of those too when I found the price was not much more than the DVD alone.

If you like them, get them, if not, nobody is forcing you to. I don't get how is it a problem that even needs to be addressed, unless it's just to have a chance to be scorned by those who sniff that they are "above" such juvenile things.

[7Keys]

I voted nay. If the Simpsons or Futurama did it I would feel differently. I wouldn't pay outrageous amounts of money for them, but if it was reasonably priced "collectors" set with a toy then I might.

[visitor Q]

I would prefer companies focus more on the content of the DVD's ...

Same thoughts about the matter here. However, in some countries you get to have your cake and eat it too!!

I prefer slick, unique or refined packaging but only for the films that I really enjoy - well except one, the i, Robot Sonny head bust. I don't collect releases simply due to packaging or "toys" just for the sake of it ... like some that do indiscriminately (film-wise, packaging or items within) on another forum I check out occasionally. Though I have unloaded on a few import sets for both the film and the collectible mini-statues that came with. I love the things and don't regret the purchases. It's an uncommon affair but I still voted "Yay".

[nodeerforamonth]

depends on what it is.

[hindolio]

40 nays?!

[wilky61]

I don't know why you are embarrassed to display movie collectibles wilky61, If you love movies why are you so embarrassed?

It's bad enough that my woman has to put up with my DVD collection of "only" 200 and my obvious film nerd-ism. But she'd probably leave me over something like a Keanu bust on my desk or a briefcase for a "nerdy" sci-fi film like Blade Runner on my shelf. ;)

[cerial442]

But she'd probably leave me over something like a Keanu bust on my desk or a briefcase for a "nerdy" sci-fi film like Blade Runner on my shelf. ;)

Yikes.

[shacmasta]

I like them. More of a fan if there actually packed together, Not too keen on the buy dvd.....pick up figure in the front of the store deal. For display purposes I love when they pack them togther.

[renaldow]

Can't stand 'em. Don't even kid yourself or anybody else by calling them collectibles. These are junky trinkets at best!

[Layziebones]

40 nays?!

I think the reason people dont really like them is simply because of how much it offputs the females. Im sure she wouldnt raise a big deal over 1 or two, but when your house is filled with little toys like that it isnt exactly a turn-on if you know what I mean.

[Brian Shannon]

I like them if they are of decent quality

[reverie]

I think the reason people dont really like them is simply because of how much it offputs the females. Im sure she wouldnt raise a big deal over 1 or two, but when your house is filled with little toys like that it isnt exactly a turn-on if you know what I mean.

Glad I found someone who can look past my hobbies then. ;)

I obviously vote for "sure", but I still agree there should be options. Sometimes I like the little add-ons, sometimes I couldn't care less.

[dollfins1]

i like them regardless of the extra cost as long as they are well made and relate to/remind me of the movie they are associated with. a nice collectible might even make me purchase a set that i would not have been interested in otherwise.

[Lecithin]

Can't stand 'em. Don't even kid yourself or anybody else by calling them collectibles. These are junky trinkets at best!


People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak.

[FantasticVSDoom]

Don't really care for them... But to each their own.

[scott1598]

i'm in the process of selling my house and usually supposed to take things down/pack em up, but i'll be damned if i take my shrines down. i love dvd's and anything extra that i can get that displays that love (particularly for the movies i love the mostest) i am more than proud to show off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/scott1598/0731072146new.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/scott1598/Supesaddition.jpg

[Chad]

Yay! I'm a sucker for that kind of stuff. Everything from the craptastic rubber Red Queen action figure, the LEGO-like bride from the Kill Bill R2 boxset, and the Robbie the Robot figure all the way to the higher quality Hellboy bust, Dark Waters demonic amulet, and the Phantasm sphere. And then there's the tins which is a whole 'nother level. Of course, they have to be from films I actually enjoy.

[wilky61]

People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak.

Eh, if I wanted something like that, I'd pay $2 for a Happy Meal from Mcdonald's. :/
But to each, his/her own.

[milo bloom]

I think the reason people dont really like them is simply because of how much it offputs the females. Im sure she wouldnt raise a big deal over 1 or two, but when your house is filled with little toys like that it isnt exactly a turn-on if you know what I mean.

I find it hard to believe I lucked out and found the only girl in the world that doesn't mind the collectibles (and in some cases encourages them: she absolutely *had* to have the Invader Zim house-shaped box).

I've been married for 11 years now, so I think I can speak with a smidgen of authority: If a few knick-knacks here and there really turn her off, you don't want her.

What's more likely is they don't like how they're organized. Keep them neat and dusted, and the females are far less likely to say anything about them. Try putting them on nice bookshelves, or even in a glass cabinet. If it looks like you're putting some attention into them, that'll go a long way in the relationship department.

[hindolio]

you are what you are. so be who you are. i just happen to be a nerd. so be it!

[oldboy87]

Can't get enough of them.
Sony/Columbia could fill a black shoebox with sand, a happy meal wind-up spider-man, and the Spidey 3 DVD, and I'd be all over it.

[KillerCannibal]

I'm a collector. I like collectibles. End of story. If a studio wants to give me some free toys for buying something I would have bought to begin with, I'm happy to oblige.

[MTRodaba2468]

It depends. If a version of a movie is released with the toy, and there's another version available without the toy (but the content on the discs are identical), I'll usually go with the version without the toy.

Now, in the case of Blade Runner, for example, the 5 disc set comes with all the collectibles and the like. Now I'd pick that up, since that's the only way to get the 5th disc with the workprint version.

[Giggles]

I love "toys" :) They're part of the charm of all those collector's editions.

[nateman]

With the exeption of the Seinfeld "Gift Sets", how come more TOD titles don't have "Toys"/Collectables included?

[DeputyDave]

If you like them, get them, if not, nobody is forcing you to. I don't get how is it a problem that even needs to be addressed, unless it's just to have a chance to be scorned by those who sniff that they are "above" such juvenile things.
I think it needs to be addressed because, 1) this is a DVD forum and this is DVD related, and 2) companies are in some cases forcing consumers to buy stuff you will simply throw away in order to get all of the DVD content.

I personally don’t care either way, I would never display them myself, but I'm not going to begrudge someone who does. For those saying that most of us object to it because we worry what females think, it could be that we simply really don't like it. People have different tastes, what one person thinks looks cool, someone else thinks looks tacky and immature.

The only complaint I have is against being forced to buy crap and pay a premium because I want all of the disc content (I'm looking at YOU Blade Runner).

[Matthew Ackerly]

I'm a film collector and like extravagant packaging, etc...


If a girl is that superficial about what my hobbies are, I want nothing to do with them, they can go fuck off.

[Sabrett]

For all of you men out there thinking that every woman would have a problem with you putting your collectibles out, you're quite wrong. I'm a girl, and my fiance can put his toys/collectibles anywhere he wants, and I even encourage it. Our DVDs and collectibles take up our whole room, and I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, if he wasn't a film/collectible geek, I probably wouldn't be with him. It's one of the many things that attracted me to him.

If your wife/girlfriend can appreciate something that makes you happy, maybe you're with the wrong one :D

[Drexl]

For all of you men out there thinking that every woman would have a problem with you putting your collectibles out, you're quite wrong. I'm a girl, and my fiance can put his toys/collectibles anywhere he wants, and I even encourage it. Our DVDs and collectibles take up our whole room, and I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, if he wasn't a film/collectible geek, I probably wouldn't be with him. It's one of the many things that attracted me to him.

If your wife/girlfriend can appreciate something that makes you happy, maybe you're with the wrong one :D

Yeah, and women can certainly be just as bad with things like dolls and stuffed animals. :)

For me though, it's just that I've never been much of a decorator. I've never been into buying things just to put up on display, and that includes posters. I'd rather buy things that can be used.

[DeputyDave]

For all of you men out there thinking that every woman would have a problem with you putting your collectibles out, you're quite wrong. I'm a girl, and my fiance can put his toys/collectibles anywhere he wants, and I even encourage it. Our DVDs and collectibles take up our whole room, and I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, if he wasn't a film/collectible geek, I probably wouldn't be with him. It's one of the many things that attracted me to him.

If your wife/girlfriend can appreciate something that makes you happy, maybe you're with the wrong one :DNot liking toys or other over the top displayed in a comunial/family area (like a living room) does not make a spouse "the wrong one". If my wife demanded that I allow her to display Strawberry Shortcake memorabilia I would'nt let her. That doesn't make me a bad person.

Lets face it most men and woman have very different tastes and forcing your partner to accept your extravagant decorating tastes would make YOU the wrong one.

[cerial442]

Not liking toys or other over the top displayed in a comunial/family area (like a living room) does not make a spouse "the wrong one". If my wife demanded that I allow her to display Strawberry Shortcake memorabilia I would'nt let her. That doesn't make me a bad person.

Lets face it most men and woman have very different tastes and forcing your partner to accept your extravagant decorating tastes would make YOU the wrong one.

No one is forcing anyone to do anything, but I've noticed the people who don't like the collectibles get really defensive about it.

[Sabrett]

Not liking toys or other over the top displayed in a comunial/family area (like a living room) does not make a spouse "the wrong one". If my wife demanded that I allow her to display Strawberry Shortcake memorabilia I would'nt let her. That doesn't make me a bad person.

Lets face it most men and woman have very different tastes and forcing your partner to accept your extravagant decorating tastes would make YOU the wrong one.

Don't get so damn defensive. Not everything that gets put on display is "over-the-top." A couple of collectibles here and there is not "extravagant decorating tastes." No one is forcing anyone to accept anything in my relationship, and that wasn't even what I referring to. It's the fact that you give a little and get a little. If my fiance wants to put the Matrix bust on his desk, then fine...go right ahead. And if I want to put something in the living room, then he would let me. My fiance and I have the same decorating tastes, the same interest and the same hobbies, and I would never have him lock up collectibles and nice display items because I don't want them in my living room.

Lastly, I'm not insulting your wife, so don't come barrelling at me full force. It was my opinion, and I'm entitled to it, just like you are.

[DoubleDownAgain]

Yes. Not that I'd want every release to come with a "toy", but I like the LOTR EE extras and I did pre-order the Blade Runner suitcase. Other than that I don't, but only because I'd rather spend my money on other DVDs, but if they were the right price & I really like the movie/DVD then I'd be all for it.

[Just Lurking]

Fine with them, but dont have an interest in paying more. I have a hard enough time finding spots for single dvds. I do like artbook type things.

my thoughts exactly

[Daniel L]

Nay. Most of my DVDs didn't come with them, but when I have gotten ahold of some toys they usually end up at the bottom of a drawer never to be seen again. I think the Robotech sets came with little robot things... my cats liked those.

Sorry, but I just think they're gawdy and useless and I would never display them.

[Daniel L]

On a side note, the Halo 3 Legendary Edition comes with a plastic helmet and costs $130. I know that belongs in another forum entirely, but I think it makes a point......

[xflexxy]

Nay. Not only do I not want to pay extra for those sets, but it's just something to collect dust.

[DeputyDave]

Don't get so damn defensive. Not everything that gets put on display is "over-the-top." A couple of collectibles here and there is not "extravagant decorating tastes." No one is forcing anyone to accept anything in my relationship, and that wasn't even what I referring to. It's the fact that you give a little and get a little. If my fiance wants to put the Matrix bust on his desk, then fine...go right ahead. And if I want to put something in the living room, then he would let me. My fiance and I have the same decorating tastes, the same interest and the same hobbies, and I would never have him lock up collectibles and nice display items because I don't want them in my living room.

Lastly, I'm not insulting your wife, so don't come barrelling at me full force. It was my opinion, and I'm entitled to it, just like you are.I'm not being defensive or barreling at anyone. I was just pointing out that telling someone that if a woman doesn't like your collectables she may be the wrong one, may be a bit off base. Women like you are very few and far between, just check out the male to female ratio at the Comic Con (not counting models).

MOST (and I use uppercase to stress a word, not because I'm yelling or doing any defensive barreling. I guess I should use italics considering how misunderstood my last post was...so...) Most women have very particular ideas on decorating, maybe it’s a bit of the nesting instinct. All I know is that relationships are all about compromise, and decorating is a sticking point with most

[VoreLord]

Generally I don't care, but I like them if they're exceptional. The Sideshow ones that came with the Lord Of The Rings 4-disc extended sets have been the best I've seen. The Argonath statues that came with the Fellowship Of The Ring were awesome. Not so much with the Gollum that came with the TT set, but the little Minas Tirith that came with ROTK was very nice. I haven't seen many others that match up to those.

I plan on that Blade Runner briefcase !

[TheNightFlier]

I like them. I'm not going to go out of my way to pay more for a set that has them though.

[renaldow]

People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak.

Sure they are. Links to auctions for proof?

[Lecithin]

Oh sure, I'm always glad to run down proof that I'm not a liar for every loudmouth who insists I do so:

$90 ebay auction for 300 Best Buy edition with trinkets (http://cgi.ebay.com/300-DVD-Movie-Limited-Helmet-w-Collector-Cards-Best-Buy_W0QQitemZ260145202299QQihZ016QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[iconoclasm]

For me the answer would be "C. it depends on how cool the toy is."

I am considering getting the rome season 2 at bestbuy on tuesday for that BB exclusive wine stopper. i will at least go at look, if it looks really cool, i will pick it up because i drink a load of wine, and can always use another wine stopper.

Then again there are other examples, like the seinfeld puffy shirt, and the simpson marge head, homer simpson head, etc, and those take up too much space, or are just lame imo.

It is better for me to just pick up the dvds used(much cheaper) or just wait for a big ass sale at CC, BB, frys, etc ( weekly ad, clearance, black friday) and not get the toys.

IF the toy is small and cool, then yay, if it is big, bulky and not too cool, then forget it. However, i think for the most part i would say "nay" just because of all the space the toys take up. Other toys i dont think i would be caught dead with, like the lord of the rings super duper special editions, the $80 ones, those have got to be considered woman repellant. THen again, if you are a woman, they would be considered "nerd attractant". just my 2 cents

[dtcarson]

I like them, as long as they're either "free" or the disk is released without it as well. I will pay extra for a cool "toy"; how much extra depends on what it is and how well it's made, but I don't always have to have them.
Some of the toys seem kinda silly; taken from another post:
Hellboy bust - cool (I have it)
Matrix bust - cool (I have it)
300 helmet - cool
V for Vendetta mask - not real cool
Puffy Shirt - not real cool
Monk's Diner napkin/mustard/ketchup - useful, I might get it (if interested in the DVD)
Office Space stapler/mug/mouse pad set - useful, I might get it (if interested in the DVD)
Grease jacket - kinda stupid
(by "cool" above I really mean "I'd consider paying a little extra for it").
And I know this is sacrilege, but I'd get more use out of a little knickknack to stick on the dvd rack, or a toy to give to my boy, than a commentary by Principal Photographer and Main Stuntman. hell, than virtually any commentary.
My boy played with the Incredibles CC basketball and the BB Cars cars, so those were a no brainer.

The Simpsons heads, while I thought there were originally a cool idea, are actually a PITA. Now, I'd pay a little extra for actual heads, bobblers or just busts.
I actually just opened up my toys today, while loading the new dvd rack--Hellboy (that's a pretty solid statue), Ai Yori Aoshi Enish, R.O.D., Last Exile.

[iconoclasm]

Generally I don't care, but I like them if they're exceptional. The Sideshow ones that came with the Lord Of The Rings 4-disc extended sets have been the best I've seen. The Argonath statues that came with the Fellowship Of The Ring were awesome. Not so much with the Gollum that came with the TT set, but the little Minas Tirith that came with ROTK was very nice. I haven't seen many others that match up to those.

I plan on that Blade Runner briefcase !

you see, that blade runner briefcase could be cool, but i work for temp agencies(i am an out of work actor), and wont be bringing it to big meetings or anything. Hell, that actually might be OK for a hollywood exec.

I am looking at the LOTR statues on google image right now, and i admit they look pretty cool, but they take up a ton of space, and must be considered woman repellant by default. Actually, i suppose some sort of star wars pervy poster, or even a sex trek poster would be worse(i will take these links to pics down if this is not cool for the site- no nudity tho)

http://images2.dvdempire.com/res/movies/1/14212.jpg

http://www.platinumblueproductions.com/XpeepsMyspace/MyspaceSexTrekCharly.jpg

[visitor Q]

Sure they are. Links to auctions for proof?

Oh sure, I'm always glad to run down proof that I'm not a liar for every loudmouth who insists I do so:

$90 ebay auction for 300 Best Buy edition with trinkets (http://cgi.ebay.com/300-DVD-Movie-Limited-Helmet-w-Collector-Cards-Best-Buy_W0QQitemZ260145202299QQihZ016QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

:lol:

More examples:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TTV8B2PWL._AA240_.jpg

Predator Head (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000HD100E/sr=1-37/qid=1155317022/ref=sr_1_37/026-1330833-3895657?ie=UTF8&s=dvd)

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41CQTM43MRL._AA240_.jpg

Sonny Head (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0006NKDD0/sr=1-10/qid=1163346716/ref=sr_1_10/503-0428387-8364721?ie=UTF8&s=dvd)

http://img.hmv.co.jp/image/jacket/190/14/6/1/430.jpg

Back to the Future (http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1461430)

Comes with a License Plate and a mini-Delorean (spelling?).

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GGD8EV9TL._AA240_.jpg

Ghost in the Shell 2 Innocence (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8E%E3%82%BB%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9-DVD%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BABOX-%E6%B2%96%E6%B5%A6%E5%95%93%E4%B9%8B/dp/B0002IS1AG/ref=pd_sbs_d_4_img/249-0708684-0049123)

Comes with the pictured mini-statue, 4 discs, 2 art books, collectible packaging ... etc., etc. I have one myself.

These examples are just the tip of the iceberg ...

Based on a previous post renaldow, obviously none of these are for you, but for those that are interested, just try to track one of these down for less than $100 or quite more. As silly, gimicky or whatever they may be, they are also desirable to many - some even selling out prior to hitting any B&M store shelf.

[spartanstew]

Nope.

For a couple of reasons:

1. I stopped collecting toys of any kind when I was in junior high.
2. All I care about is the disc. I use custom covers for almost all my DVD's, so I don't even care about covers (or slipcovers or steel cases or anything else).
3. It has nothing to do with my wife, I couldn't see displaying anything like that in someone's house or HT - just looks tacky to me. No different than walking into a house filled with Beanie Babies or Avon cologne bottles. Only reason to have them would be for the kids.
4. If I want a toy for the kids, I'll buy it.
5. I'm not a dork.

[cerial442]

5. I'm not a dork.

This being said on an internet message board.

[cupcake jesus]

I'd rather have an extra disc of content, like with Hot Fuzz set from Wal-Mart, or the Lost and Indiana Jones sets from Best Buy. I could care less whether someone displays them, although I probably wouldn't. Some of you seem personally offended that others like this stuff.

It bothers me, though, when actual film/DVD content is only available when packaged with the toys, as is the case with Blade Runner and Scarface, because I'd rather not pay extra for toys I don't want.

cheers,

-the Jesus

[nateman]

Nope.

For a couple of reasons:

1. I stopped collecting toys of any kind when I was in junior high.
2. All I care about is the disc. I use custom covers for almost all my DVD's, so I don't even care about covers (or slipcovers or steel cases or anything else).
3. It has nothing to do with my wife, I couldn't see displaying anything like that in someone's house or HT - just looks tacky to me. No different than walking into a house filled with Beanie Babies or Avon cologne bottles. Only reason to have them would be for the kids.
4. If I want a toy for the kids, I'll buy it.
5. I'm not a dork.
Ok? You call people a dork for liking collectables or "Toys" that come with curtain DVDs but yet you spend time making custom covers for DVDs which already have covers.

Talk about contradicting yourself! :lol:

[VoreLord]

http://www.vore.org/PotAndKettle.gif

[shacmasta]

:lol:

More examples:






http://img.hmv.co.jp/image/jacket/190/14/6/1/430.jpg

Back to the Future (http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1461430)

Comes with a License Plate and a mini-Delorean (spelling?).

These examples are just the tip of the iceberg ...

Based on a previous post renaldow, obviously none of these are for you, but for those that are interested, just try to track one of these down for less than $100 or quite more. As silly, gimicky or whatever they may be, they are also desirable to many - some even selling out prior to hitting any B&M store shelf.

Shit, That Back to the future set sounds cool.

[Sabrett]

I'm not being defensive or barreling at anyone. I was just pointing out that telling someone that if a woman doesn't like your collectables she may be the wrong one, may be a bit off base. Women like you are very few and far between, just check out the male to female ratio at the Comic Con (not counting models).

MOST (and I use uppercase to stress a word, not because I'm yelling or doing any defensive barreling. I guess I should use italics considering how misunderstood my last post was...so...) Most women have very particular ideas on decorating, maybe it’s a bit of the nesting instinct. All I know is that relationships are all about compromise, and decorating is a sticking point with most


Ok, much more understandable that way. Thanks for clarifying :D

[dtcarson]

But "You can't have any of this kiddy crap" is not compromise.
Compromise is I get to decorate the living room, you can decorate the theatre room/office/etc.
In fact, before I got married, the pastor suggested, since "decorating" is traditionally taken over by the wife, the man select a suitable room that is "his" that he could personalize.
A woman who says "I'm not being with you because you have half a dozen collectibles" also may be the wrong one.

[visitor Q]

Shit, That Back to the future set sounds cool.

Yeah, it's a pretty elaborate set ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/popeye253/back1.jpg

http://neolite.net/dump/bttf/title.jpg

[shacmasta]

Yeah, it's a pretty elaborate set ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v239/popeye253/back1.jpg

http://neolite.net/dump/bttf/title.jpg

Man, that pic makes me want it even more. Move those beanie babies out of the way, honey. Daddy needs more room for his "toys" :)

[visitor Q]

Heh ... yeah, I probably should have used a little discretion considering it's OOP status. But hey, it's the "kiddies' with the money that might still be willing enough to track one down ...

I would if I cared enough for the set.

[PopcornTreeCt]

I wish I had gone region free a long time ago. I gotta get that BTTF set.

[Sabrett]

Nope.

For a couple of reasons:

1. I stopped collecting toys of any kind when I was in junior high.
2. All I care about is the disc. I use custom covers for almost all my DVD's, so I don't even care about covers (or slipcovers or steel cases or anything else).
3. It has nothing to do with my wife, I couldn't see displaying anything like that in someone's house or HT - just looks tacky to me. No different than walking into a house filled with Beanie Babies or Avon cologne bottles. Only reason to have them would be for the kids.
4. If I want a toy for the kids, I'll buy it.
5. I'm not a dork.


-rolleyes-

[nateman]

http://www.vore.org/PotAndKettle.gif
rotfl rotfl rotfl

[DeputyDave]

But "You can't have any of this kiddy crap" is not compromise.
Compromise is I get to decorate the living room, you can decorate the theatre room/office/etc.
In fact, before I got married, the pastor suggested, since "decorating" is traditionally taken over by the wife, the man select a suitable room that is "his" that he could personalize.
A woman who says "I'm not being with you because you have half a dozen collectibles" also may be the wrong one.You are right. I fully intend to have a home theater room someday. When I do I will insist on being the one who decorates it (with her likes in mind, of course). I still can't see having toys, though.

The problem now is that I live in a 3 bedroom apartment (me, wife, 2 kids) and the only place that has room for the "big" TV and my DVD collection is the living room. She has already compromised by accepting two big shelves of 600 DVDs in this small room.

[rexinnih]

As long as I'm not forced to buy only one set with toys, I don't mind having a choice or displaying the things I get.

[darkside]

As long as I'm not forced to buy only one set with toys, I don't mind having a choice or displaying the things I get.
Exactly. If the price is right I will always get the collector's set, but there should always be an option for the regular DVD.

[issues]

I love them. I just got this cool hostel figure to go with my dvd. Should be in the mail in the next few days.

http://amazingtoyz.com/images/mediHOST_7in_pp_copy.jpg

[nateman]

^^^ I thought the first Hostel was a mediocre movie at best but I wish that figure came with the DVD when I bought it on it's release date.

I actually prefer if instead of giving these big helmets or special tins, etc... they should have high quality figures instead. I think they would look much cooler than a big helmet or whatever. I know some people might think your a 7 year old for liking action figures but once like that look really good in a HT room.

[iconoclasm]

i thought about all of the extras mentioned, and almost all of them are better quality than what you would buy from a retailer(not as a bonus, just a toy). for example here

http://www.movieeye.com/store/movie_posters_plus/show_cats/Action%2DFigures.html

those are OK but the preorder bonuses tend to deliver the goods that are worth keeping imo

[wilky61]

For me the answer would be "C. it depends on how cool the toy is."

Well, of course, but I left that off as a poll option because everybody'd pick it and the poll wouldn't really tell us anything conclusive.

And I think that Hostel figurine posted above looks...laughable. :|

[Darth Maher]

Like most said... "Yay" if I have a choice of toy or no toy.

[Breakfast with Girls]

I don't care about knick-knacky crap, but I am a sucker for colorful tins, like these:

<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/241/516066248_db3ad01108.jpg" />

<img src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F9MnN7+2L._AA240_.jpg" />

[deto]

that star wars tin is just plane bad ass, and i don't even like star war.

[Big Worms]

that star wars tin is just plane bad ass, and i don't even like star war.
Don't remind me. Kicking myself for not getting it myself. :(

[nateman]

That Star Wars tin is perdy!!!

[Rendle]

How much was that going for at Best Buy the week it came out?

[renaldow]

Oh sure, I'm always glad to run down proof that I'm not a liar for every loudmouth who insists I do so:

$90 ebay auction for 300 Best Buy edition with trinkets (http://cgi.ebay.com/300-DVD-Movie-Limited-Helmet-w-Collector-Cards-Best-Buy_W0QQitemZ260145202299QQihZ016QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Sure, but that's an exception on the premium offered with the DVD. Special packaging and large display type items will always have a collector base. How often do those come around though, compared to most of the junky trinkets that find their way out there? For every helmet on a stand, there's a dozen items like LOTR bobbleheads, or Dodgeball sweatbands. You can't point to the exception and say, "They sell for $90".

I never called you a liar, I wanted to see what you were talking about; but you called me a loudmouth, which I think was uncalled for. That was a personal attack.

[hindolio]

How much was that going for at Best Buy the week it came out?
not exactly cheap at $69.99. but oh so worth it :D

[Lecithin]

Can't stand 'em. Don't even kid yourself or anybody else by calling them collectibles. These are junky trinkets at best!
People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak.
Sure they are. Links to auctions for proof?
Oh sure, I'm always glad to run down proof that I'm not a liar for every loudmouth who insists I do so:
$90 ebay auction for 300 Best Buy edition with trinkets (http://cgi.ebay.com/300-DVD-Movie-Limited-Helmet-w-Collector-Cards-Best-Buy_W0QQitemZ260145202299QQihZ016QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Sure, but that's an exception on the premium offered with the DVD. Special packaging and large display type items will always have a collector base. How often do those come around though, compared to most of the junky trinkets that find their way out there? For every helmet on a stand, there's a dozen items like LOTR bobbleheads, or Dodgeball sweatbands. You can't point to the exception and say, "They sell for $90".
I never called you a liar, I wanted to see what you were talking about; but you called me a loudmouth, which I think was uncalled for. That was a personal attack.

Look, if you want to now play the innocent and change your story after I proved you wrong, go ahead, I can play that too: I never said YOU called me a liar and I never directly called YOU a loudmouth! Why, I could have been talking about anyone! Please don't attack my character by unfairly claiming that I assaulted you with an uncalled for, personal attack, that is a personal attack on me!

Let me go over this incase the case is not clear from the above quoted history of this very important conversation:

You, for some reason, perhaps a need to feel superior, attempted to devalue the items in discussion, and by association, those who collect them, by dismissing them as "junky trinkets at best" and also suggested that those who enjoyed them were delusional and "kid" themselves over their supposed worth.

I then countered your point that they were worthless by pointing out that "People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak." which was true because "as we speak" was exactly the time period of the auction in which the very same objects were fetching the $89.99 price I described as "upwards of $90." Yes, some were only going for $75 or $65 but those amounts would be included in the term "upwards of" meaning that of the gamut of prices, $90 is the ceiling, not the average, median amount.

Then, you scoff at the validity of my assertion and demand proof that it is true. No, that's not actually, literally, directly calling me a liar, so semantically, you are a complete innocent as am I. Then, when I sarcastically supply you with the proof you demand, you not only try to weasel out of calling me a liar and start to play the poor, put upon victim of personal attacks, you also try to split hairs about the proof, rather than just admit you were wrong. At the time, we were talking about he 300 Helmet, if you meant other things like headbands, etc. then I'm sorry, I was just referring to the "trinket" of the day.

If I can now make this lengthy post more on topic, and general enough so as not to personally attack any one person; there are some people who suffer with such complexes of insecurity that they feel the need to put down the hobbies or activities of others and label them as "immature" or "tacky" or other derisive terms that say more about their own fear of acceptance and need to fit in, or to pretentiously make themselves feel "better" than a certain group, than it does about the true worth of the people and the items they choose to scorn.

[JoeP]

Look, if you want to now play the innocent and change your story after I proved you wrong, go ahead, I can play that too: I never said YOU called me a liar and I never directly called YOU a loudmouth! Why, I could have been talking about anyone! Please don't attack my character by unfairly claiming that I assaulted you with an uncalled for, personal attack, that is a personal attack on me!

Let me go over this incase the case is not clear from the above quoted history of this very important conversation:

You, for some reason, perhaps a need to feel superior, attempted to devalue the items in discussion, and by association, those who collect them, by dismissing them as "junky trinkets at best" and also suggested that those who enjoyed them were delusional and "kid" themselves over their supposed worth.

I then countered your point that they were worthless by pointing out that "People are paying upwards of $90 for these non-collectible "trinkets" on ebay as we speak." which was true because "as we speak" was exactly the time period of the auction in which the very same objects were fetching the $89.99 price I described as "upwards of $90." Yes, some were only going for $75 or $65 but those amounts would be included in the term "upwards of" meaning that of the gamut of prices, $90 is the ceiling, not the average, median amount.

Then, you scoff at the validity of my assertion and demand proof that it is true. No, that's not actually, literally, directly calling me a liar, so semantically, you are a complete innocent as am I. Then, when I sarcastically supply you with the proof you demand, you not only try to weasel out of calling me a liar and start to play the poor, put upon victim of personal attacks, you also try to split hairs about the proof, rather than just admit you were wrong. At the time, we were talking about he 300 Helmet, if you meant other things like headbands, etc. then I'm sorry, I was just referring to the "trinket" of the day.

If I can now make this lengthy post more on topic, and general enough so as not to personally attack any one person; there are some people who suffer with such complexes of insecurity that they feel the need to put down the hobbies or activities of others and label them as "immature" or "tacky" or other derisive terms that say more about their own fear of acceptance and need to fit in, or to pretentiously make themselves feel "better" than a certain group, than it does about the true worth of the people and the items they choose to scorn.

Word.

[Darth Maher]

I don't care about knick-knacky crap, but I am a sucker for colorful tins

Yeah, I usually am too... if the price isn't a ton more. I think it was like $10 more for the Star Wars tin than buying the individual movies. To me, that was worth it.

I also really like the Evil Dead "Book of the Dead" editions, despite their smell. :)

[vcuram]

not exactly cheap at $69.99. but oh so worth it :D

Some Best Buys still have them available at that price. One of them near me has stock of almost all of their exclusives. I guess they don't do a lot of DVD business because they've been there since release day.

As for toys with DVDs, that's a big "nay" from me. Just not my thing. I'm not into fancy packaging either.

[xage]

A very big YAY!

To each has its own taste. Mine, I just love DVDs packaged in big boxsets or exclusive sets which comes with collectible stuffs and serially numbered.


Some yay from my collections

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/toy01.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/toy02.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/R3s.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/avengers_IM.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/SUPERMAN_EXCLUSIVE.jpg

[xage]

I also really like the Evil Dead "Book of the Dead" editions, despite their smell. :)

If they still smell, have them exposed for about an hour under the sun

Its an effective way, it worked with all my book of the dead:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/05_ed.jpg

[visitor Q]

Xage .. do you actually unwrap and/or use any of them? Or is this only for the sole purpose of collecting?

[xage]

Xage .. do you actually unwrap and/or use any of them? Or is this only for the sole purpose of collecting?


:eyebrow: I open it.. it just looks sealed ( I always get the similar question from other members.. but its ok) .. and view them..

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/G_RIDERopen.jpg

Some samples:

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_deathnote.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/deathnote.jpg) http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_I_A.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/I_A.jpg) http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_initialD.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/initialD.jpg)
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_pota_01.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/pota_01.jpg) http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_hellboy.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/hellboy.jpg) http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/th_avp.jpg (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/avp.jpg)

[shacmasta]

Some Best Buys still have them available at that price

Tell me about it. A few months back, I just casually strolled into my local best buy just to kill some time and while browsing the shelves my eyes caught the limited edition star wars tin. It was obviously put aside by an employee for future purchase or maybe somebody's wife finally convinced her husband to return it, whatever the reason. I grabbed it and ran to the counter as if I were chased by various star wars geek's w/light sabers.

[xage]

I think th ereason why it jsut stick to $69.99 to some store who has it.. is simply becasue its anticipated to sold out the 1st week of release.

*even if I included it among the photos I posted.. I dont think that this is worthy as part of this thread since this is only placed in a TIN package rather than having a toy with it...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/SWLE.jpg

[Sabrett]

Some Best Buys still have them available at that price. One of them near me has stock of almost all of their exclusives. I guess they don't do a lot of DVD business because they've been there since release day.

As for toys with DVDs, that's a big "nay" from me. Just not my thing. I'm not into fancy packaging either.


:D Really? Do they have the Tommy Boy gift set with the bobblehead? For me, that was the one that got away...

[xage]

:D Really? Do they have the Tommy Boy gift set with the bobblehead? For me, that was the one that got away...

Im with you sabbrett.. It got away from my hand .. oohhh the $14.99 giftset that time

[hindolio]

Some Best Buys still have them available at that price. One of them near me has stock of almost all of their exclusives. I guess they don't do a lot of DVD business because they've been there since release day.

As for toys with DVDs, that's a big "nay" from me. Just not my thing. I'm not into fancy packaging either.
tell me what they have, and ill tell you what i want :D

[Sabrett]

Im with you sabbrett.. It got away from my hand .. oohhh the $14.99 giftset that time


Yeah, those were the days...when they didn't jack up the price by $15 just because it came with a bobblehead, or any other exclusive. Still can't remember why I never got it. It's about $30 on Ebay, but it kills me to spend that when it was $15 in the store, and I already have the DVD, so essentially, I'd be spending $30 for the bobblehead.

[Me007gold]

A very big YAY!

To each has its own taste. Mine, I just love DVDs packaged in big boxsets or exclusive sets which comes with collectible stuffs and serially numbered.


Some yay from my collections

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/toy01.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/toy02.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/R3s.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/avengers_IM.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/SUPERMAN_EXCLUSIVE.jpg



where did you get that initial d set? and what came with it?

[xage]

where did you get that Initial D set? and what came with it?


I got it from Yesasia last December. It was advertised as a Tai Seng DVD release (but in reality its the Region ALL - Limited Edition Media Asia Release)

Below are the stuff that came with the boxset

#d Holofix Certificate, Hardcover Photo Production Book, A Jigsaw toy puzzle, Initial D stickers, bookmarks
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/initialD.jpg

[mndtrp]

The only thing I have is the Planet of the Apes bust, and I hope it's the only one I ever get. The main reason I got it was because I didn't have any of the movies on dvd yet.

[tat2dbri]

a couple years back i bought the alien vs pred. box set from blockbuster it had a alien and pred bust in it. i have them on top of my t.v now they look great don't be embarrased i wear gaming shirts i get free from preorders. i guess i am not a so called movie geek but a gaming geek i have been sign into that class for along time now.

[cupcake jesus]

Hey Xage -

A little off-topic, but after seeing your Evil Dead, Saw, and DVD toys collection in various threads, can we see a pic of your entire collection? Something tells me that it's massive.

cheers,

-the Jesus

[garmonbozia]

I liked them in the early days of dvd, but now storage space is a real issue for me, so I avoid getting them now.

[vcuram]

I'll stop by BB and see what exclusives they still have.

[hindolio]

I'll stop by BB and see what exclusives they still have.
sweet! i was kinda kidding, but kinda not really :eyebrow:

[xage]

As the Christmas Holiday season approaching.. more and more companies are into producing giftsets...


This month alone there were numerous transformers giftsets, and the upcoming Spiderman 3 (especially the FYE giftset) to close October...

Next month and the month after.. more giftsets arises


So will it be more YEY or NEY to consumers?

[Takeshi357]

1. I love gimmicks
2. I'm a sucker for fancy packaging
3. My shelves are full of Transformers and action figures anyway
4. I'm single and not looking :D

In other words, hell yeah. Well, not always, though. I for one opted for the cheaper Matrix Ultimate box because 1) the statue doesn't look too shabby, and 2) the transparent plastic box looks like one of those five dollar CD storing boxes.

I did get DaVinci Code just because it came with the cryptex, though. >_>