Rambo Trilogy (Artisan) (w/ DTS)
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Rambo Trilogy (Artisan Release)
This is the one with the silver cover, and with DTS sound.
Is there only one release of this? Because sometimes I see people say it comes in a "metal slip case," some say it comes in a "metal case."
And is this version better than the new one? Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is there only one release of this? Because sometimes I see people say it comes in a "metal slip case," some say it comes in a "metal case."
And is this version better than the new one? Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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It was a metal slip cover over top of a flip-open "book" style case (similar in style to the older Warner TV show season packaging....)
Also, be aware you'll probably scratch up some of the back cover of the paperboard case when you remove the metal cover.....it comes on it pretty tight, and the bare edge of where the metal meets will unfortunately do some damage...
If I could only choose one set, I'd definitely take this one over the "newer" Lionsgate "Ultimate Edition"....it has much better special features and way more extras overall as well....the only two cool things the newer set has are the Stallone commentary and the alternate ending, both on First Blood....you'd be better off just picking that disc up by itself for $5 out of the Walmart dump bin and sitting it next to the Artisan trilogy...
Also, be aware you'll probably scratch up some of the back cover of the paperboard case when you remove the metal cover.....it comes on it pretty tight, and the bare edge of where the metal meets will unfortunately do some damage...
If I could only choose one set, I'd definitely take this one over the "newer" Lionsgate "Ultimate Edition"....it has much better special features and way more extras overall as well....the only two cool things the newer set has are the Stallone commentary and the alternate ending, both on First Blood....you'd be better off just picking that disc up by itself for $5 out of the Walmart dump bin and sitting it next to the Artisan trilogy...
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Originally Posted by blued888
This is the one with the silver cover, and with DTS sound.
Is there only one release of this? Because sometimes I see people say it comes in a "metal slip case," some say it comes in a "metal case."
And is this version better than the new one? Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is there only one release of this? Because sometimes I see people say it comes in a "metal slip case," some say it comes in a "metal case."
And is this version better than the new one? Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Was the silver one you mentioned a "foiled" carton box ? not a metal case?
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This set featured four disc.
The first 3 discs are double sided. Basicly the same as the two disc releases of the time. Just side one Widescreen/ Side two Full screen, along with some decent extras. The 4th disc was an exclusive disc to the box, it featured some cool content, I think there was alot of stuff on the toys and cartoon series. I may be wrong though.
The first 3 discs are double sided. Basicly the same as the two disc releases of the time. Just side one Widescreen/ Side two Full screen, along with some decent extras. The 4th disc was an exclusive disc to the box, it featured some cool content, I think there was alot of stuff on the toys and cartoon series. I may be wrong though.
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The metal set is better in terms of sound and extras, but the Ultimate Edition is better in terms of video quality, as well as adding back in the missing Russian language subtitles to RAMBO III (and it's not like the DD 5.1 audio is a slouch); my vote goes to the UE (of course, I own both, so I'm covered either way).
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I own both too. You should be able to get them both for fairly cheap, maybe a total of $50 between the two of them if you play your cards right and that's not too bad for a single box-set, let alone two.
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I'd say for $15 and the free ticket to Rambo, you may as well get the UE set. The metal case set is a bit cooler in terms of extras (although it doesn't have the alt. ending to First Blood the new set has), plus it has DTS tracks and the 4th disc. If I owned neither set I'd probably go with the $15 set for price and free ticket.
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I own the first trilogy set, one of my first DVD purchases if I recall.
And even though I have yet to watch it, I'm still considering purchasing this new set (only $7 after the movie ticket, and some new extras.
And, since I'm a features whore, I have my trigger on purchasing the 4 disc trilogy to get my hands on that 4th "bonus" disc.
And I only sorta liked the movies...... I'm sick.
And even though I have yet to watch it, I'm still considering purchasing this new set (only $7 after the movie ticket, and some new extras.
And, since I'm a features whore, I have my trigger on purchasing the 4 disc trilogy to get my hands on that 4th "bonus" disc.
And I only sorta liked the movies...... I'm sick.
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Originally Posted by Trevor
I own the first trilogy set, one of my first DVD purchases if I recall.
And even though I have yet to watch it, I'm still considering purchasing this new set (only $7 after the movie ticket, and some new extras.
And, since I'm a features whore, I have my trigger on purchasing the 4 disc trilogy to get my hands on that 4th "bonus" disc.
And I only sorta liked the movies...... I'm sick.
And even though I have yet to watch it, I'm still considering purchasing this new set (only $7 after the movie ticket, and some new extras.
And, since I'm a features whore, I have my trigger on purchasing the 4 disc trilogy to get my hands on that 4th "bonus" disc.
And I only sorta liked the movies...... I'm sick.
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Originally Posted by blued888
Thanks guys, but for those who own both... Is the metal edition worth the additional $15 for the bonus disk alone? 'Cause I'm thinking about getting the UE at BB.