The Simpsons Season 6 - Homer Head and replacement case discussion

[Snowmaker]

Continue from this thread (minus the craps and attacks):

http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422252

Or should this one have gone into the Cases, Covers and Inserts section?

[nemein]

Since it is specifically about the case... yep ;)

[ThatGuamGuy]

I still want to know, and I'm sure other people do too, is there any time limit on the offer to send in for the "proper" packaging? I want it to match when I get it, but I can't afford to buy the set right away. Does anybody have any info about this?

[robsul82]

I don't know about you guys, but I'd like to SEE the regular box before I send for it...

[Snowmaker]

I still want to know, and I'm sure other people do too, is there any time limit on the offer to send in for the "proper" packaging? I want it to match when I get it, but I can't afford to buy the set right away. Does anybody have any info about this?

I wasn't going to risk it, even though I was low on funds this week.

[Quack]

Someone in another forum said they saw the packaging, still waiting for a link...

[Adiras]

I mailed mine in yesterday. I have no idea what it looks like, but for only 3 bucks I was willing to risk it.

[Snowmaker]

You'd think they'd put a pic of it on that website so we can see it before sending for it.

[AudioWizard]

I mailed out my check today.

[Ian_H]

You'd think they'd put a pic of it on that website so we can see it before sending for it.


They probably havn't printed them up yet. The usual 4-6 weeks delivery time frame gives them plenty of time to see how many orders they get and then make a print run based on that.

-Ian

[Snowmaker]

They probably havn't printed them up yet. The usual 4-6 weeks delivery time frame gives them plenty of time to see how many orders they get and then make a print run based on that.

-Ian

Doesn't mean they don't have the artwork.

[The Monkees]

Is there a website to go to for this or only that 1800 number?

[JayDerek]

I LOVE that FOX is doing this for fans that don't like the 'Homer Head' case, but i'm worried if they don't get enough people ordering the replacement case, they won't do it for next season

~Jason

[RVP]

Is there a website to go to for this or only that 1800 number?
Here you are.
Get it here! (http://www.simpsonsbox.com/)

[Sweet Baby James]

Is there a website to go to for this or only that 1800 number?
http://www.simpsonsbox.com
:)

[Snowmaker]

OK, this worries me. I just noticed this on the very last page when you finish going through everything on the box website:

http://www.simpsonsbox.com/images/look_for_the2.gif

[bralph]

OK, this worries me. I just noticed this on the very last page when you finish going through everything on the box website:

http://www.simpsonsbox.com/images/look_for_the2.gif

rotfl I'm sure it's just another dig at the complainers.

[dick_grayson]

I'm surprised there isn't a picture up somewhere of the new box.

[Artman]

http://www.foxtvdvd.co.uk/article_full.php?ID=57

There's been speculation that the UK box shown here will be the box we get - guess we'll wait and see. I don't mind so much what the front looks like as long as it's the same digipack case and the spine art is similar. I guess I'm expecting the spine to look like the half-assed slipcover we got with the homer head box - black with burns and wiggum. The one shown above looks like a gray color scheme though...

[Snowmaker]

http://www.foxtvdvd.co.uk/article_full.php?ID=57

There's been speculation that the UK box shown here will be the box we get - guess we'll wait and see.

I like this part:

The Homer Head packaging will be restricted to just a run of 50,000 and for those who are not lucky enough to snap this up will of course be able to pick up Season 6 in its original packaging.

What it should say (with just moving one word) is:

... and for those who are lucky enough to not snap this up will of course be able to pick up Season 6 in its original packaging.

[Egon's Ghost]

I like this part:

The Homer Head packaging will be restricted to just a run of 50,000 and for those who are not lucky enough to snap this up will of course be able to pick up Season 6 in its original packaging.

So the Homer head is only a limited edition package? Well, it still sucks balls. It may look cute, but is completely impractical. My wife and I pop in a Simpsons disc almost every night, and opening that thing up every time...I don't mind the inside package with the jewel cases, but it's too delicate, and hate all the stupid inserts everywhere, and that stupid clear plastic that wraps around the head. What a mess. I think I'll wait on the old-style box until I see it. So will be it be a gatefold pack like previous season sets, rendering every bit of the Homer head package, including the jewel cases, useless? Those of you who are getting the old-style box, what are you going to do with your Homer head package?

If the head is really a limited run, I just should have bloody waited. I now am officially against these gimmicks: Homer heads, tins, cases shaped like Mars, Books of the Dead...

[Snowmaker]

So the Homer head is only a limited edition package?

For Region 2.

[Red Dog]

So the Homer head is only a limited edition package? Well, it still sucks balls. It may look cute, but is completely impractical. My wife and I pop in a Simpsons disc almost every night, and opening that thing up every time...I don't mind the inside package with the jewel cases, but it's too delicate, and hate all the stupid inserts everywhere, and that stupid clear plastic that wraps around the head. What a mess. I think I'll wait on the old-style box until I see it. So will be it be a gatefold pack like previous season sets, rendering every bit of the Homer head package, including the jewel cases, useless? Those of you who are getting the old-style box, what are you going to do with your Homer head package?

If the head is really a limited run, I just should have bloody waited. I now am officially against these gimmicks: Homer heads, tins, cases shaped like Mars, Books of the Dead...


:thumbsup:

[ENDContra]

So because FOX is requiring the POP from the DVD set, I have to choose between paying $2.95 for the alternate case or receiving my $10 rebate from ordering this from Coconuts. Im still leaning toward the case, but its just ridiculous that they need a POP in order to buy a stinking case...as if people are going to send off to buy a bunch of empty Simpsons DVD cases. Anyone who also purchased from Coconuts know if there is a way around this??

[Egon's Ghost]

So the stupid head is only limited-edition for R2. Crap! I've read somewhere that the delivery time for the box will be something like 4-6 weeks. Is this true?

[CloudVader]

So because FOX is requiring the POP from the DVD set, I have to choose between paying $2.95 for the alternate case or receiving my $10 rebate from ordering this from Coconuts. Im still leaning toward the case, but its just ridiculous that they need a POP in order to buy a stinking case...as if people are going to send off to buy a bunch of empty Simpsons DVD cases. Anyone who also purchased from Coconuts know if there is a way around this??

For the box replacement, you only need to send one of the following three as your POP:

1) Your original receipt
2) The little insert that has the 1-800# listed on it
3) The POP from the back of the episode guide

So if the Coconuts rebate form only needs the receipt and/or the POP from the booklet, just send in the insert as your proof of purchase for the case.

[Quack]

I can def see Matt G giving us the same size packaging as the other seasons with the same digipaks as before, hopefully anyways....he can't be that much of a jackass not to give us what we've had and enjoyed the last 5 seasons.

[fumanstan]

I have mine sent in even though I don't mind the head at all, although its a bit on the cheap side.

[ENDContra]

For the box replacement, you only need to send one of the following three as your POP:

Ahh, thanks. I completely missed the "or"s there. I still think its kinda silly to have to prove you bought the set regardless though.

[WhoGirl]

I don't mind the inside package with the jewel cases, but it's too delicate.

Very. I was taking out disc three to listen to the commentaries and the third plastic flap snapped right off. Then I lightly pushed it back in to line up with the rest, and the one above it snapped off.

I called and they said they'll replace the Homer Head with a new one for free if I send the broken one back in. But they won't replace it with the Original box packaging. Still have to pay the Shipping and Handling for that one. :rolleyes:

That's probably smart, since anyone could say they broke theirs to get a free one of the Original packaging. But it still pisses me off.

[Artman]

My check's been cashed.... c'mon box!

[chamfer]

My check's been cashed.... c'mon box!

Mine was cashed yesterday!

[chibul923]

Mine was also cashed yesterday...looks like we could be getting these in the next couple of weeks.

[Artman]

We should probably prepare ourselves for the fact that it might just be the outer box we're getting, something that would hold (loosely if it's the same box size) the current gatefold case. There was an alleged photo of the box at the nohomers site, but it's authenticity was somewhat questionable.

I guess I'll just be pleasantly surprised if we get the full digipack inner case.

[Quack]

Yea, that's what I want, I full digipak inside the case....Come on Matt...leave things be....

[Artman]

Why would he have anything to do with this? He's involved with the DVD's content yes, but I doubt he's given any input on the package design.

[AudioWizard]

http://www.foxtvdvd.co.uk/assets/1124893527_058880600.jpg

This is the one from Nohomers.net

[lukewarmwater]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f6/Simpsons_dvds_6-10.jpg/600px-Simpsons_dvds_6-10.jpg

Doh!

[Simpson Purist]

The possible replacement cover art looks nice, I'll give it that. :)

[Quack]

I could have sworn I saw a post somewhere where that alternative pkg was from the UK version....

[horseflesh]

I could have sworn I saw a post somewhere where that alternative pkg was from the UK version....

It is.

[dick_grayson]

I just got this email:

Thursday September 15, 2005

This email is to let you know that your Simpsons Season Six Replacement Slipcase has shipped via United States Postal Service. Expect it soon!

[Snowmaker]

I just got this email:

Thursday September 15, 2005

This email is to let you know that your Simpsons Season Six Replacement Slipcase has shipped via United States Postal Service. Expect it soon!

Same here. No tracking # though. :(

[JustInsane]

I just got this email:

Thursday September 15, 2005

This email is to let you know that your Simpsons Season Six Replacement Slipcase has shipped via United States Postal Service. Expect it soon!


Just got that email too. Hopefully it should arrive fairly fast.

[seymouru]

Same here. Can't complain about the turnaround time!

[RockyMtnBri]

Yep, just chiming in - got my e-mail too! I'll keep ya posted as to when I get mine!

[Shagrath]

My replacement case was shipped today as well. Just got the email!

[Anubis2005X]

Got the email as well. Hopefully this is a good surprise in the mail, not the crappy kind...

[RichardW]

I got the email as well. Here's hoping for the best.

[fryinpan1]

I just got the email as well. My DVD shelf will be pleased with the matching slipcases.

[xfilekr]

YAY! ME too.

[IDrinkMolson]

Got my shipping confirmation too.

[snoogins]

got mine as well.

"expect it soon!" :nopanic:

[steebo777]

Should be here soon.

[Simpson Purist]

Woo-hoo, add me in as one of those people who got the email confirmation as well. I am waiting with great interest. :D

[Snowmaker]

Only thing I'm worried about is that it won't have shrink wrap on it, like I left on the outer box of seasons 1-5, so it still won't match. . :(

[fumanstan]

You can put some saran wrap around it ;)

[viking99]

I got my email as well. Good news.....

Every time I open that Homer Head and have to wrestle with the packaging I dislike it more.

[Cameron]

shipping confirmed

[Just Lurking]

Chiming in with a "me too".

[LorenzoL]

I also got a shipping confirmation.

[klapper]

I can't wait to see a pic of the nice old traditional packaging. who will be first on the web to post? Will it be any of you guys?

[Anubis2005X]

I can't believe no one has this yet, or that FOX hasn't released at least a photo of it anywhere. For all we know they could be sending us turds in the mail. :mad:

[JayDerek]

I can't believe no one has this yet, or that FOX hasn't released at least a photo of it anywhere. For all we know they could be sending us turds in the mail. :mad:

I agree. Where are these being sent from?? I'm surprised no one here has received theirs yet

~Jason

[Snowmaker]

I was just checking to see if anyone received it yet. Guess not. :mad:

[lukewarmwater]

The website that someone posted earlier had a picure of the uk version and it looking like the uk box was just a box case and you put the homer head in it. Like it wasn't a new case with places to put the dvds but just a shell to slide the homer head in.

Are we getting like a good case like the older ones or is it just a shell??

If it's just the shell I'm selling the set as soon as I get it.

[Anubis2005X]

Are we getting like a good case like the older ones or is it just a shell??

If it's just the shell I'm selling the set as soon as I get it.

Yeah, let's just forget that it's one of the best seasons of Simpsons ever. I just can't fathom getting rid of a set of amazing DVDs because the packaging sucks...

[Snowmaker]

Still no cases arrived today? WTF is taking so long??

[Anubis2005X]

They're probably torturing us on purpose. Most likely the cases haven't even shipped yet...

[Leechboy]

simpsonscollectors.com has a pic of the box. It is just an outer box. You have to put the inside of the Homer head in it. It doesn't have a top on it and it is paper thin.

[seymouru]

There's no top. You just slide in the original package as is. The magnifying glass is transparent to show Homer's left eye from the original packaging after it's been inserted, so it ends up looking like the R2 box (http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000B90N0W.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg).

http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/images/releases/S6-DVD-AltCover1.jpg

http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/images/releases/S6-DVD-AltCover2.jpg

[Toben]

Just checked out the alternate box pics from link in the above post, and that absolutely blows. Old style packaging my @$$! This is definitely not the "old style, nothing new, just like before" box that Fox promised. Where is the digpack?! :mad: Blatant false advertising here if this is indeed what people will be receiving. :lies:

[Snowmaker]

You've GOT to be kidding me!!

Oh, are they going to hear about this I'm sure. Where do we write to? I want my $2.95 back plus the $.37 for the stamp!

[DVDFreaker]

Wow, thumbs down to this! Terrible!

[Artman]

I'd prepared (and warned) for this wks ago. While anything is better than the happy-meal box we originally got, this is...yet again, dissapointing. The six wks and $3 just adds insult to injury. Here's hoping they at least offer both styles in retail next time around.

So, I guess it'll get a little dusty inside eh?

[RichardW]

http://qdvdauthor.sourceforge.net/images/homer_doh.png

[Shagrath]

Chalk another one up on the disappointed list. I haven't received mine yet, but if that's all it is, what a crock of shit.

[DVDFreaker]

http://qdvdauthor.sourceforge.net/images/homer_doh.png

That sums it up!

[DarthMarino]

Oh, wonderful. So I still have to use that piece of crap to store my discs. I honestly hope mine doesn't arrive if that's it. This is insulting.

[Spiral Staircase]

I hope it comes with a slip for a replacement of the replacement box.

[WestEndRiot]

...and to think i was looking forward to getting this in the mail. i should have known better. is the replacement at least the same dimensions as the previous sets?

[viking99]

When I created my order form through the website, I encountered the following information:

Requirements: (this was their "requirements" for qualifying)

A dislike for storing your digital media inside a hollowed out human head

Reason for wanting new box:

Anal retentive (box must be identical) <<< (I honestly picked this category)

So, it sounds like I'll STILL be storing my digital media inside a hollowed out head and I WON"T have an "identical" box. :grumble:

Obviously, in the grand scheme of life this is just a passing annoyance. That being said, I for one will be writing numerous emails to these clowns pointing out that they took my money under false pretences. Anyone else?? -poke-

[Cameron]

i will be calling

[Anubis2005X]

Definitely false advertising. This is complete bullcrap. I love the Simpsons, and I love this season, but i don't think anybody is actually receiving what they were expecting to receive. Idiots!

[Artman]

Could we get a fox number and email for everyone to use?

[Snowmaker]

Could we get a fox number and email for everyone to use?

This might be it, or I'm sure they could direct you to who you should contact.

http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/product-compint-0001106053-page.html

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Private Company, Headquarters Location
PO Box 900, Beverly Hills CA 90213, United States
(310)369-3900, (310)369-5811 fax
http://www.foxhome.com

[Simpson Purist]

Maybe I can sell the alternate box cover for a Mary Worth phone. :p

[THX7966]

Got mine today in the mail. They ship it flat in a sturdy envelope and you have to fold it. It's really not that bad, except it's not as wide as the others so on a shelf it is pushed in farther. And the top is left open so only the digipak slides down inside, not the entire Homer head. There is a hole in the magnifying glass part of the cover so you can see the larger (magnified) Homer eyeballs on the package inside.

[Cameron]

as crappy as this seems i don't understand why they would't at least give it a top and leave one side open...

[JayDerek]

as crappy as this seems i don't understand why they would't at least give it a top and leave one side open...

I agree. It doesn't make any sense that they left the top of this box open..

~Jason

[RichardW]

And the top is left open so only the digipak slides down inside, not the entire Homer head.

Well, at least the head doesn't go in there. It's too bad about the open top, though.

[gbub]

HA! Score one for forgetfulness. I realized after I mailed out my form that I forgot to include the $2.95. I've been waiting for it to be returned, but now I think I'll save my money. What a joke.

[fryinpan1]

I want my $3 back.

[viking99]

I firmly believe that the original intent by Fox was to provide us with a proper digipak type case that mirrored Seasons 1 through 5. Somewhere along the way, somebody must have figured out that it was going to cost them $4 instead of $2 to produce this; so some group of suits in a high level meeting probably concluded that "Since most of the public (our customers) are idiots with short memories, we'll just pull the old bait and switch and instead send them crappy boxes that only cost $1 to produce. This doubles the originally projected profits and we'll use the windfall for something more important than customer satisfaction such as a nicer Christmas party or a few more bonuses. Our customers will never see through this....." It was probably about that time that they modified the website to add the part about watching soon for a new link for those who were still not satisfied.

[Egon's Ghost]

So, the whole head doesn't slip into this thing? Just the 4 disc trays that are taped together? Just want to be clear.

f*in' cheap-ass.

[Snowmaker]

I cannot believe mine shipped on the 15th, and I still have not received it.

[DarthMarino]

So, the whole head doesn't slip into this thing? Just the 4 disc trays that are taped together? Just want to be clear.

The whole inside slides in. Don't forget that the really awesome disc holder is attached to a smaller cardboard head that opens up and also stores the booklet.

[viking99]

I got mine today! It is every bit as craptacular as others have posted.

I know what I hate, and I DO hate this.

But seriously, I would rather have a spectacular season in a crappy package than the opposite. Too bad the fine folks at FOX couldn't give us both. Oh well, maybe next year (season).

[Snowmaker]

Still no sign of mine. It'll be 2 weeks tomorrow. :(

[snoogins]

Still no sign of mine. It'll be 2 weeks tomorrow. :(


Likewise for me :brickwl2:

[fumanstan]

I got mine on Monday. It's not bad... still not sure what i'll use on my shelf though.

[Living Dead]

No wonder they didn't show any pictures. Who would have bought it if they had? It looks like they were planning from the beginning to screw us. I still havent got mine either, 2 weeks and counting, but as soon as I do, I will write my first ever email complaint to a studio. I honstly feel as though I've been ripped off.

[HoNuts]

Just got mine today. I have to say, it's not nearly as bad as some think it is. It's made out of the same glossy cardboard as the other sets. It's not as good as the digipack, but it's MUCH better than the plastic head.

(removed pics)

[xfilekr]

wow, thanks for the great pics!

[scarredgod]

i got the sept 15th email too and mine still hasnt arrived, weird.

[Living Dead]

I just got mine too, like 10 minutes after I made my previous post. I'll admit, it's not as bad as it seemed, and does look like the others when put on the shelf. If it actually had a fold down top, it would be even better. How hard would that have been?

But the fact remains that we were led to beleive we were getting the SAME thing as the previous versions, when that wasn't the case. The exact words were "a very derivative, old style, nothing new, just like before box." So who wouldn't have expected a nice digipak? That's blatant false advertising if you ask me.

I just called the number provided earlier in this thread by Snowmaker.....
(310)369-3900, and was told to ask for someone named Laura Seagal (she was out for the day and will be in tomorrow). She'll either listen to complaints or send you to the right department. So anyone who wants to make their opinion known, just give that number a call.

Yes, it's a small matter in the grand scheme of the world, but maybe next time we'll get a nice pack if enough people call in. Stranger things have happened.

[THX7966]

The exact words were "a very derivative, old style, nothing new, just like before box." So who wouldn't have expected a nice digipak? That's blatant false advertising if you ask me.

How is this false advertising... it says you'll get a box and you got a box. It doesn't say anything about the inside packaging.

[seymouru]

How is this false advertising... it says you'll get a box and you got a box. It doesn't say anything about the inside packaging."Just like before" this ain't. A digipack would have been "just like before."

[fumanstan]

"Just like before" this ain't. A digipack would have been "just like before."

You forgot the word after "before." Box.

[DVDChris]

Just got mine today as well. I actually thought it would be worse, but am quite pleased with the quality of it.

[THX7966]

"Just like before" this ain't. A digipack would have been "just like before."

Trust me... it says "box" instead of "packaging" for a reason.

[Artman]

Got mine. Yeah it sucks it doesn't match the others, but I'm happy to have it. Looks halfway decent on the shelf.

[Living Dead]

How is this false advertising... it says you'll get a box and you got a box. It doesn't say anything about the inside packaging.


It's simple: saying something is exactly the same as it was before and then sending something different is false advertising. And since it says everything is the same, it is IMPLIED that the inside packaging would be the same also.

Trust me... it says "box" instead of "packaging" for a reason..

In hindsight, it is now easy to see why their site was so vague and contained no pictures...it was so they could send this us this box and then say, "well, we NEVER said it was going to be a digipak." Which is true, so shame us on us for beleiving what they "seemed" to be saying. It's safe to say pretty much everyone thought they were getting a digipak. Why expect anything else when their site says it was "old style, nothing new, just like before". As I mentioned before, the box is definitely very nice for what it is, but that does not excuse intentionally misleading the customer. I wouldn't have bought this if I'd know what it was. Granted, it was only $3.00, but I can print better covers at home, and will be shortly, most likely.

[Egon's Ghost]

So what is really the point of this thing? Just to make it look uniform sitting on a shelf next to the others? It simply covers the head? Sorry, but that's lame. I can understand wanting to make the sets look uniform, but I WATCH my Simpsons DVD frequently; I hate the head because it's an ass-pain to keep opening the damn thing up, it's flimsy, cheap quality packaging. I think that's why most of here were expecting/hoping for the old-style box, which SEEMED to be what they said we would get.

[mzupeman2]

Mine also has not arrived as of yet. And I did recieve the Sep 15th e-mail. Boy, for something was supposedly shipped out, it's taking an awfully long friggin' time to come in the mail.

[Jose Q]

Is not great but it's an improvement over the cheap original packaging.

[Snowmaker]

Got mine yesterday too. It looks decent.

[majorjoe23]

It's simple: saying something is exactly the same as it was before and then sending something different is false advertising. And since it says everything is the same, it is IMPLIED that the inside packaging would be the same also.


Implied, or IMPLODE?

[mzupeman2]

Got mine, and although it's not exactly the same as the old packaging, that's fine. I don't care if it's exactly the same at all. And the jewel case packaging was kinda neat with the homer head so, I'm not bothered. I say this looks nice on the shelf, it'll do.

[dick_grayson]

I got the shipping email 15 days ago and it still hasn't arrived. How are they shipping this thing, Pony Express?

[KMH]

I got the shipping email 15 days ago and it still hasn't arrived. How are they shipping this thing, Pony Express?

I think Maggie Simpson is actually crawling around the country hand delivering them. I haven't received mine yet, either.

[USCJeff]

Got mine today

[RichardW]

Still waiting on mine. -rolleyes-

[Egon's Ghost]

So what are you all going to do with the plastic head?

[viking99]

So what are you all going to do with the plastic head?

I think I'll keep my kids crayolas in it.

[Quack]

lol....sounds like a good idea.

[dick_grayson]

mine finally arrived. no top? :hscratch:

anyway, is there a petition yet to get them to stop doing these head cases or at least provide better packaging? I realize that they probably don't care, but they should at least know about the widespead collector dissatisfaction.

[Anubis2005X]

I thought I would hate it, but I actually don't mind. It'd be nice to have some other kind of opening than an open top, but I do feel like it's easier to access the discs than with a digipak. Also, when I first got it, the top of homer's head stuck out. I noticed that the disc holder wasn't properly aligned with the cardboard. (The disc holder was slightly hanging down from the cardboard.) So, after peeling away the disc case and reattaching it, it fits in there great.

[Cameron]

still waiting

[RockyMtnBri]

I tossed my Homer head into a closet. The only thing I really don't like about the replacement is that it's short! That is, width-wise, it is shorter than the digipaks so it's not flush. A little anal, I know, but...

Just looking at it on my shelf, it's not flush with the rest of the Simpsons sets, but it IS with my Smallville sets. Go figure...

[snoogins]

nothing here yet

[Shagrath]

I got mine today.. Maybe I'm stupid, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to fold this stupid thing. According to the directions, it says to open the sleeve, then fold in the inner flap (which is the perforated one), then fold in the tabs and tuck in the other flap, but there's nowhere to tuck it in to.

If anyone can explain it better, I would appreciate it.. Thanks.

[dick_grayson]

tuck it into itself (at the bottom). you push the smaller tab along the inner wide wall and then the longer tab that extends from it goes out at a right angle. then fold in the other bottom part envelope thing and you're good to go. unfortunately, I can't really explain it too well. All I know is that one of the tabs goes in against the inner wall and it's ending perforated tabgoes perpendicular to the other side (creating a bottom about 1/2" from the real bottom (for the dvds to sit on).

[Living Dead]

So what are you all going to do with the plastic head?

Mine went into the trash. I've downloaded some nice covers in various places and will be transferring all my seasons to new cases eventually, since it's obvious the packaging will suck from now on.

[lukewarmwater]

so does this mean that the british version is also without the insides and missing it's top?

If its normal like the earlier releases then could you just buy the uk version , provided you have a region free dvd player?

If the british case is like the earlier releases then fox is really run by assholes for having a better version and not sending that.

[IDrinkMolson]

I received mine yesterday. I like it better than the head.

[ben12]

People are complaining about the replacement box? Wow, that's insane. I got mine yesterday, and I think it's great! The magnifying glass is a clever gimmick. Who cares if it has no top! Most of you people store them on bookshelves, so who sees the top!? Be happy with what you've got!!

[Anubis2005X]

People are complaining about the replacement box? Wow, that's insane. I got mine yesterday, and I think it's great! The magnifying glass is a clever gimmick. Who cares if it has no top! Most of you people store them on bookshelves, so who sees the top!? Be happy with what you've got!!

I must say, that I think I actually prefer this to the digipak layout. Definitely much faster and more convenient than unfolding the old style. :up:

[bsfunk]

I admit, I'm a big fan of the replacement box. Is this exactly what region 2 got or did they get a digipak?

[LorenzoL]

I'm still waiting for my replacement box.

[Egon's Ghost]

I think you all have talked me into it. I'll get it and throw the head into the recycling bin.

[RichardW]

I finally got mine today. It's not too bad, but I will miss the old packaging.

[fryinpan1]

I got mine today. The new case is much better than the plastic head, but not as nice as the previous digipack. I am glad I upgraded, but I could have used that $3 on a sandwich :drool: sandwich.

[LorenzoL]

I'm still waiting for my replacement box.

I received the replacement box this afternoon. :up:

[DarthMarino]

Got mine today as well.

[Shagrath]

I still haven't figured out how to correctly put this together..

If I fold in the perforated flap according to the directions, it sticks out away from the bottom of the case about 1/2" or so, and therefore the wing-flaps won't fold around it and so forth.

If I just fold in the wing-flaps and the "outer" flap with the print on it, everything is fine, and the inner Homer-head case fits snugly inside and everything looks right, except that perforated flap is now just dangling. I'm tempted to just cut it off, but want to see if anyone else can help me get past my stupidity first. :)

[HoNuts]

I think that you have the right idea, just completely backwards. Just reverse the part that is hanging down so that it is sticking up inside the box, which acts as a platform for the inner dvd case to sit on.

(removed pic)

[Shagrath]

[QUOTE=HoNuts]I think that you have the right idea, just completely backwards. Just reverse the part that is hanging down so that it is sticking up inside the box, which acts as a platform for the inner dvd case to sit on. Here's the best picture I could take of what the inside should look like.

Thanks for the pic. I did that, and it works, but now the Homer-head sticks out about 1/4" or so out of the top. Is this the correct way? When I did it my ass-backwards way, the head fit snugly inside and I just had to tip the case upside-down to get it out.

[Anubis2005X]

[QUOTE=HoNuts]I think that you have the right idea, just completely backwards. Just reverse the part that is hanging down so that it is sticking up inside the box, which acts as a platform for the inner dvd case to sit on. Here's the best picture I could take of what the inside should look like.

Thanks for the pic. I did that, and it works, but now the Homer-head sticks out about 1/4" or so out of the top. Is this the correct way? When I did it my ass-backwards way, the head fit snugly inside and I just had to tip the case upside-down to get it out.

Check the packaging that you're putting in the box. Are the four plastic disc holders hanging out of the cardboard covering at all (at the bottom)? I realized that this was the problem in my case, so I ripped the 4 disc holders off the cardboard covering, reapplied them so they were perfectly squared with the cardboard, and now it fits great. Maybe a manufacturing problem?

[kingtopher]

I got my "shipping confirmation" the first day they sent those out, but no box yet. I'm starting to get a little worried that its lost in the postal system somewhere.

[Eplicon]

Mine still hasn't arrived, and it was over a month ago that I got an e-mail confirmation saying it had been shipped.

[Dawg]

Mine still hasn't arrived, and it was over a month ago that I got an e-mail confirmation saying it had been shipped.

Eplicon, you are not alone.

[John*D]

Received mine today. I hate it...

[kingtopher]

Finally got mine today. I think its pretty nice actually. I do wish it had a top, but for only paying for shipping I'm happy with it. It looks decent on the shelf, and its easy to get into. Good enough for me. Hopefully they'll keep this up for future seasons.

[DiscGuy]

This entire situation is reprehensible! Did anyone (ANYONE!) complain about the packaging for Simpson seasons 1-5? I don’t think so. This is clearly a case of lowering the quality of the packaging in order to lower costs and increase profits. If they wanted to make an extra buck, why not just simply increase the MSRP?

So does the new standard become consumers buying the discs and the packaging in two separate transactions? Ridiculous!

And I don’t buy the argument that this is a “free” replacement box. Trust me: there is profit calculated into that handling fee. If they really wanted to distribute "free" replacement boxes, then ship 100 flat replacement boxes to every Circuit City and Best Buy in the country. Then require consumers to exchange the cheap, flimsy, plastic heads for a replacement box. That’s a FREE replacement.

I want a matching digipak! --- To change packaging midway in a series release is inane.

[kms_md]

still have not received mine yet -- i received the email about a month ago.

[neale]

still have not received mine yet -- i received the email about a month ago.


ditto

[Anubis2005X]

This entire situation is reprehensible! Did anyone (ANYONE!) complain about the packaging for Simpson seasons 1-5? I don’t think so. This is clearly a case of lowering the quality of the packaging in order to lower costs and increase profits. If they wanted to make an extra buck, why not just simply increase the MSRP?

So does the new standard become consumers buying the discs and the packaging in two separate transactions? Ridiculous!

And I don’t buy the argument that this is a “free” replacement box. Trust me: there is profit calculated into that handling fee. If they really wanted to distribute "free" replacement boxes, then ship 100 flat replacement boxes to every Circuit City and Best Buy in the country. Then require consumers to exchange the cheap, flimsy, plastic heads for a replacement box. That’s a FREE replacement.

I want a matching digipak! --- To change packaging midway in a series release is inane.

I question just how much cheaper it is to make these plastic heads and stuff than just an ordinary digipak. I don't think that's the reason that they made the change. I've learned to live with it, and I enjoy the alternate packaging. Come on, there's gonna be like 20 seasons of The Simpsons. Do we really want every single season to have practically the exact same cover with the TV cutout and everything? Consistency is nice and all, but change can also be good to liven things up a bit. Anyway, that's just my opinion...

[Laertes]

still have not received mine yet -- i received the email about a month ago.

ditto

Neither have I. Either of you in Canada? I am. I'm wondering if the whole border/distance thing is the hold up.

[SteveBlair]

I haven't received mine yet...and I'm in Canada.

Cheque was only cashed on Oct 4. though.....(sent WAY before that though)

[Laertes]

I haven't received mine yet...and I'm in Canada.

Cheque was only cashed on Oct 4. though.....(sent WAY before that though)

No worries for me now. Just got mine today. FYI, my cheque was cashed Sept. 12. I got the email everyone else got Sept. 15 and the package arrived today (Oct. 12). So it was exactly a month from the cheque to the package arriving, so maybe yours will come in November??

[viking99]

Do we really want every single season to have practically the exact same cover with the TV cutout and everything?

Yes.

[Disc-Flipper]

In the UK, the Season 6 packaging comes with a choice of a limited-edition Homer head case or a regular box that matches seasons 1-5.

[Desslok]

Check this out:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4294

Looks like we'll get a choice of packaging up front this time.

[MrBlud]

In the UK, the Season 6 packaging comes with a choice of a limited-edition Homer head case or a regular box that matches seasons 1-5.

Any pics of the regular box?

[SteveBlair]

I haven't received mine yet...and I'm in Canada.

Cheque was only cashed on Oct 4. though.....(sent WAY before that though)

...and of course, literally an hour after posting that message my cover came.

Great news about Season 7 and getting a choice.

So, it looks like Season 6 will be the only one in the collection with a missing top...oh well, I put them on a high shelf so you can tell :)

[Nesbit]

I still haven't sent in for mine but this thread reminded me too. Before I do send off for the replacement box would anyone who hates the box like to sell it to me? I'll send $5 which should cover shipping and even allow for a little profit.

[lukewarmwater]

I still haven't sent in for mine but this thread reminded me too. Before I do send off for the replacement box would anyone who hates the box like to sell it to me? I'll send $5 which should cover shipping and even allow for a little profit.

I got mine yesterday and don't really like it so yeah I'll do that. Send me an email.

[gtcobra24]

My check was cashed on 9/6, I received the email on 9/15 and have yet to receive the replacement box. Does anyone have a similar situation.

[Disc-Flipper]

Any pics of the regular box?


http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000B90N0W.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

So those in the UK have a choice that North Americans didn't.

[Dai]

I finally recieved my box in the mail the other day.

It's ok and does the trick...no complaints here...

[CanDVDFan]

Recieved mine today as well. Thanks FOX!! Looks like some though was put into designing the box to fit with the inner digipak which is smaller than the box. Once again, thanks Fox. Homer's hollow head no lives on top of the shelf with all my 6 anal-rententive boxes sitting side by side together underneath!

[DJLinus]

Check this out:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4294

Looks like we'll get a choice of packaging up front this time.

That is great news. I guess demand for the regular packaging of season 6 was pretty high. Glad I don't have to spend an extra $3 for it next time.

[jedilah]

hey gtcobra24, i'm in the same boat as you--my check was cashed and i got the email on those same dates. i'm wondering if i haven't received it yet b/c i'm on the coast...and there's no real channel through which we can complain, and that makes me a bit nervous. is it just that they're lagging and we have to be more patient? or is this some sort of USPS delivery issue?

[Living Dead]

Check this out:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4294

Looks like we'll get a choice of packaging up front this time.


I would think that if they had been planning to do this all along, they would have done it with season 6. Perhaps so many people voiced their dissatisfaction that they actually decided to change it, and our opinions made a difference. Or so I want to tell myself.

[gtcobra24]

I am on the opposite coast in Miami Florida. I saw someone earlier post from Orlando that they had received it so I am not sure whats going on.

[HoNuts]

hey gtcobra24, i'm in the same boat as you--my check was cashed and i got the email on those same dates. i'm wondering if i haven't received it yet b/c i'm on the coast...and there's no real channel through which we can complain, and that makes me a bit nervous. is it just that they're lagging and we have to be more patient? or is this some sort of USPS delivery issue?

I'm on the west coast and I received mine a few weeks ago. It was shipped out of California too.

[fryinpan1]

FYI - for those of you who use dvdaf.com, they now list both of the covers.
http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=0&tiq=Simpsons%2C+The+-+The+Complete+06th+Season++&rg=1&x=13&y=8

[naitram]

Got my replacement box - big improvement! Now I can smash that crappy head.

I actually like the insides better now, much easier to get the discs out than the normal tri/quad-folding things. You guys had me scared for nothing. -wink-

[gtcobra24]

Finally got my replacement 5 weeks after check cleared.

[Super J]

Anyone still waiting on their case? I sent my check in the Friday after this set came out and I still don't have it. My check was cashed on September 9th. That's 2 months.

My friend waited like a month and sent his in and had it back within 2 weeks. This is ridiculous.

Is there a number I can call? I tried the one that was on the insert but all I got was a recording of Homer. I think I may be able to call back during business hours and talk to someone. I'm guessing that they would be on west coast time and I'm east coast time so I'll have to wait until later in the day.

EDIT: I called the 800 number and was told that I would have to fax them proof of the cashed check and they would send out another one. This always happens to me. I think it may be easier just to send another check with the proof of purchase from the set. I doubt I have the receipt anymore so that won't work. :hairpull:

[seymouru]

You can also send in the slip describing the mail-in offer that was included in the set.

[Super J]

I already sent the slip in with the check.

[Super J]

I talked to my friend yesterday who got his case a while back. He called to see if I ever got mine in. I told him no and he laughed. He then told me that he got two more cases in the mail tuesday. WTF. I'll be picking one up from him this weekend. Did anyone else get multiple cases in the mail?

[jedilah]

if anyone did get extras, please let me know, b/c i still haven't received mine. grrr.....

[ReduxGuy]

I got the replacement cover today, but how the hell do you fix it up?

I'm following the instructions, but the last step is driving me MAD!!!

[Dai]

I've only got 1 case so far, but my cheque was never cashed!!

[Ohio Bobcat]

I have an extra 3 disc case like the one Back to the Future trilogy comes in. When my replacement box comes (assuming it fits, it seems like the right size) I am going to use an add-a-page to give room for the 4th disc, stick the episode booklet behind that disc, put the inside package (minus the trays, of course) in the plastic as the cover and put the case into the new box. That should work: right?

[Snowmaker]

I have an extra 3 disc case like the one Back to the Future trilogy comes in. When my replacement box comes (assuming it fits, it seems like the right size) I am going to use an add-a-page to give room for the 4th disc, stick the episode booklet behind that disc, put the inside package (minus the trays, of course) in the plastic as the cover and put the case into the new box. That should work: right?

No. because there is a built-in spacer inside the box, since the inner thing with the 4 disk flaps isn't as wide.

also, the BTTF-type case is wider than the Simpsons box. I just held them to each other.

[Ohio Bobcat]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll work on reinforcing the inside now instead of planning on tha... well... plan. My problem with the inside isn't with the taped trays, but with the fact that the "glue" is not holding the trays to the flap, it's just falls off after a few days. Some heavy duty adheisive spray should do the trick, I'll worry about the trays falling apart when... and if... it comes to it.

[darkhawk]

Check this out:

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4294

Looks like we'll get a choice of packaging up front this time.
Check out buy.com for Season 7. The Marge head is different than what tvshowsondvd shows.
http://www.buy.com/prod/The_Simpsons_Complete_Seventh_Season/q/loc/12933/202025992.html


Also, check out this link. Buy.com also shows what the other new Marge packaging looks like. To me, it looks the same as the replacement for the Homer head. Look down at the peep hole for the camera. It's Marge's eyes from the plastic case. Looks like Fox is doing the same thing to Marge's box that they did to Homer's box. Pull the insides out of the plastic Homer head and place it inside the new box Fox mailed you. But now you get a choice of the outter case.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Simpsons_Complete_Seventh_Season/q/loc/12933/202017701.html

click the cases to enlarge the pictures

[DarthPrime]

Does anyone know if they are still sending out the replacement box for Season 6? I haven't got Season 6 yet, and would like to still get the box if possible.

[lethalkrs]

I have an extra replacement box if anyone is interested, let me know,

[horseflesh]

I have an extra replacement box if anyone is interested, let me know,

Are you showing good Christmas spirit??? -wink-

[lethalkrs]

Depends. Would possible ship for free in US but Ireland might be a little costly. PM me if interested in working out some kind of deal.

[horseflesh]

Depends. Would possible ship for free in US but Ireland might be a little costly. PM me if interested in working out some kind of deal.

It won't let me PM for some reason.
Anyway, no need to worry about shipping to Ireland. I have a buddy in the States I get stuff sent to him all the time.

[Scumbag Trav]

From what I have read, there was a deal where you could send away for a new Simpsons Season 6 DVD case...like the first five seasons. I REALLY want to replace the Homer Head one. Can someone give me some more information on this? I've browsed the thread, but only hear people talking about it. How do you get a new case?

[seymouru]

http://www.simpsonsbox.com/

[Scumbag Trav]

http://www.simpsonsbox.com/

Ah ha! I just paid attention to the inserts inside of the DVD, and saw the 1-800 # to call. Thanks for posting the link!

[DRG]

http://www.simpsonsbox.com/

That site has more laughs than most recent Simpsons episodes. :lol:

[bigman]

I have an extra replacement box if anyone is interested, let me know,

D'oh - missed out on that one.

I don't suppose anyone else has a spare replacement box? Or knows how I can get one to the UK?

My Season 7 set is here now so Season 6 looks even odder than it did before!

Cheers.

[darqleo]

I procrastinated on this deal, sent my check in December (forgot when exactly) and received my box yesterday. It's cool and all, but why is the top left open with no covering? Dust can get in now unless you have a shelf that's flush to the top.

http://home.earthlink.net/~darqleo/images/IMG_0847.jpg

EDIT: Oops, guess I should have read the thread before posting. Anyway, yeah, having the top open sucks, I'll have to figure out a way to cover it from dust because I still like it better than the Homer head and it matches up with Season 7's box.

[Flynn]

Does anyone have an extra replacement box they'd be willing to give up or sell for a small price? I still need one, and can't find my original receipt... Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Egon's Ghost]

I haven't got my replacement box yet, but I have to say that the head is good for shipping and moving. That replacement box looks flimsy. The digipak is very delicate, and the plastic head protects it very nicely. I've just moved back stateside from Eurupe, and I stuck the set in a checked suitcase and it was fine. The same, I'm sure, could not be said if it had been in the replacement box.

That being said, the head is impractical for day-to-day use.

[bigman]

Does anyone have an extra replacement box they'd be willing to give up or sell for a small price? I still need one, and can't find my original receipt... Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Still need help? You only need one of these don't you?
- Original sales receipt
or
- The 800# insert you found in the box
or
- The original proof of purchase on the back of the episode guide booklet

And I have the 800# insert and the proof of purchase.

If you'd like one let me know - but I may want help getting replacement box ordered for myself in the UK!!!

[Grandmaster C]

I just reeread this whole thread and I was curious, because now that I've finally caught up in my Simpsons sets, to where I'm finally ready to buy season 6.

So I was wondering if any Canadians out there had taken advantage of this deal, and if so, did you get a bilingual version of the cover or anything stupid like that? I know The Simpsons season 5 and 7 sets (I imagine 8 will be the same when it comes out) were good about having only a bilingual slipcase that you could just throw away with the proper box underneath.

Yes, I know I'm being extremely anal about this, but hey, that was one of the selections on the box replacement website after all. ;)

[Rocks Off]

Bumping a really old thread in hopes that there's still a way to get a replacement box. Really late to the party on this one...

[mcfly]

Bumping a really old thread in hopes that there's still a way to get a replacement box. Really late to the party on this one...Props to you for searching first. :)

I can give you the phone number for the replacement program.. I have it in my original set at home. I think it's still active.

[Rocks Off]

Props to you for searching first. :)

I can give you the phone number for the replacement program.. I have it in my original set at home. I think it's still active.

Thanks, I tried the number that was in my box (1-800-223-2369) but it appears to be disconnected. And the alternative, "simpsonsbox.com" makes no mention of replacements and seems to now be run by someone other than Fox.

[shyguy1083]

i would assume that since you can now purchase the standard box in stores, they aren't offering replacements to those who purchased the head version previously...