Blockbuster Exclusive DVD cover case (May13th)

[TheDoug]

Hey, this looks great but I believe it's only the case being sold and not the dvds as well: http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/5733/blockbusterdvdcasesa4.jpg

Retail Price: $49.99 Anyone want to confirm this? :)

[Abe.]

Yup, that's the acrylic case being offered at Blockbuster for $49.99 exclusively. It's a bit too pricey, though.

[kstublen]

50 bucks is a little too pricey if it doesn't come with the DVDs. I might check it out though.

[GizmoDVD]

Thats a sweet case.

[mh4268]

50 bucks is too much. For 20-30 I may be in.

[whotony]

nice but 50 bucks, that's too much.

[calhoun07]

That BBV case looks OK, but I prefer this:
http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/images/cases/IndianaJones.jpg

And it's only $30.00, and has space for IV.

http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/sequels2.html

[shyguy1083]

that looks pretty awesome. i'll wait til it goes on clearance or something. $50 is way too much. but it would look cool sitting on a shelf...

[whotony]

that BB case also has room for 4 dvds.

[xflexxy]

I love packaging design, and the first case posted is really awesome. If I could tweak it to my own liking and if it was cheaper, I'd definitely get it.

[calhoun07]

that BB case also has room for 4 dvds.

Also compared to the one I posted?

The BB case FAILS. The one I posted a link to has room for the current four DVDs available (first three movies, bonus disc) PLUS room for the inevitable Indy IV.

[whotony]

"FAILS"
Is some sort of internet thing that people use now when they think something doesn't work?

the BB one doesn't "fail" it just doesn't have the same
extra space as the aluminum one.

[i86time]

"FAILS"
Is some sort of internet thing that people use now when they think something doesn't work?

the BB one doesn't "fail" it just doesn't have the same
extra space as the aluminum one.

And actually, if you take into account the angle of the photo of the BB box, you can see the 4th disc (bonus) doesn't meet with the corner on the lower left of the bottom portion... there is room for a (single disc) Indy IV.

[DarthPrime]

That looks really nice, but a little pricey. Might wait until this goes on clearance.

[GizmoDVD]

Also compared to the one I posted?

The BB case FAILS. The one I posted a link to has room for the current four DVDs available (first three movies, bonus disc) PLUS room for the inevitable Indy IV.

"Current four"? You do know that they were discontinued for the new ones that come out, well, in 3 minutes, right?

[calhoun07]

"Current four"? You do know that they were discontinued for the new ones that come out, well, in 3 minutes, right?

No, I did not know that. I don't try to read up on releases of movies I already own. Things are getting too expensive these days to even buy all the DVDs I do want, so I don't worry about the double dipping crap.

And another reason I wasn't aware of this is because the BBV case pictured above shows the "current" four I was talking about.

[kstublen]

The more I look at this, the more I can feel my defenses begin to crumble.

[GizmoDVD]

No, I did not know that. I don't try to read up on releases of movies I already own. Things are getting too expensive these days to even buy all the DVDs I do want, so I don't worry about the double dipping crap.

And another reason I wasn't aware of this is because the BBV case pictured above shows the "current" four I was talking about.

:lol: Its ok. We do have a rather large thread here and its in all the weekly circulars...but its cool. Odd there showing the old releases in there though.

I think I might buy it. Its too cool looking.

[kstublen]

I caved and got it. The picture doesn't even begin to do it justice.

[darmok]

i debated for about a minute and then got one also, LOL. don't want to wait around for a price drop on an item that may or may not be in stock for long. this is a really interesting collectible! it's very rare to just release a DVD "case" by itself at retail. the store i went to only had four in stock, and when i brought it up to the register, the cashier lady didn't even know what it was nor that they had such a thing for sale. there were also other cool Indy things (caps, photo prints, set of 4 plastic tumblers).

[whotony]

anyone know the part number.

[Subgeniusguy]

I looked at two stores in my area and neither had it. No caps, tumblers or other crap either.

[JoeyOhhhh]

I have a bunch of stuff to trade into blockbuster, if they have this case I may use the credit towards buying it.

[kstublen]

anyone know the part number.

?

[TheDoug]

I looked at two stores in my area and neither had it. No caps, tumblers or other crap either.

Well, my local store had all that other crap but not the main feature, like the dvd case itself!!! So far it's two days and they haven't gotten it from their supplier. Is this only an East Coast thing? I love it when a store advertises something they don't have. :sad:

[That'sAllFolks]

I'm a fan of the Indy movies, but not a big fan, but I have to admit that is one of the nicest DVD cases I have ever seen.

$20 and I'm there!

[Lucky101]

Well, my local store had all that other crap but not the main feature, like the dvd case itself!!! So far it's two days and they haven't gotten it from their supplier. Is this only an East Coast thing? I love it when a store advertises something they don't have. :sad:


I talked to a Manager from Blockbuster and he informs me they will be arriving on Thursday's shipment in San Antonio, TX. He said he has cups and hats available, but not the DVD case. I'm ok with since I won't have any money til Friday, anyway.

[Engel07]

I see bunches of these in my local store. After opening and checking it out, this thing is worth $20. It feels and look pretty cheap in person. This thing is no way should be price at $49.99.

[kstublen]

I see bunches of these in my local store. After opening and checking it out, this thing is worth $20. It feels and look pretty cheap in person. This thing is no way should be price at $49.99.

I think 50 was a little too much, but I definitely don't think it is cheaply made. It was hand crafted, and the material seems very sturdy. There is a lot of detail that went into it, and it definitely is a nice display case. But that is just my opinion, to each his own.

[Subgeniusguy]

Called my local store today. First they thought I was talking about the new DVD releases. Then, they thought I was talking about new film. I explained to them this thing had no movies in it. That seemed to confound them. Looks like this may be a YMMV sort of situation. They informed me that theirs was a small store. Honestly, every BB I've ever been in seemed small. I'm in TN BTW, I can't really tell where you other guys are from.

Edit: I work in Nashville and stopped by a BB there before work and again found nothing. Nuts!

[prozac80]

after reading this thread a few hours ago I went to my local BB and they had the hats and cups, but no case. I aksed about it and she had no clue. i went to the other BB on the other side of town(which is about 4 times bigger) and they had 5 of them. I asked if they'd open it for me to check out and they did. I walked out with it. It is very nice indeed...not sure if it should be $50, but close to it. I have no plan of using it to house my IJ DVDs, it looks nice on it's own. I'm glad I purchased it.

[Lucky101]

I talked to the Manager from BB this afternoon who said he should be receiving the DVD case today, he found out that it's going to be a rare item. Only some of the BB got the Case. His store did not receive and won't. So, he got one transfered for me from another BB in town. Pretty nice guy. I will be picking it up tomorrow or Saturday.

[darmok]

Throw me the DVD Case, i throw you the whip...No time to argue!!!

[Subgeniusguy]

Throw me the DVD Case, i throw you the whip...No time to argue!!!

Again we see there is nothing you can possess which Blockbuster cannot take away.

[xage]

Also compared to the one I posted?

The BB case FAILS. The one I posted a link to has room for the current four DVDs available (first three movies, bonus disc) PLUS room for the inevitable Indy IV.

Wow, in capital FAILS.

Fail in what sense? Space? Security of the DVDs? Weight? Design? or simply $50 is to expensive for your pocket to disperse?

[darmok]

ha, good one!

Again we see there is nothing you can possess which Blockbuster cannot take away.

[xage]

I spoke with Blockbuster Corporate Marketing, and there were 50,000 made and imported from China.

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


Most Blockbuster stores (mainly Blockbuster franchisee and NOT Blockbuster Corporate stores) doesnt stocked this one . But can be ordered, just request from the store's manager and normally takes 1-2 weeks at no extra cost and still at base $49.99 .

Most corporate Blockbuster stores stocked up to 12 pieces.

[Abe.]

Did you pick one up, Xage?

[xage]

Abe. , nope. Im not a fan nor I liked the Indie Movies.

[Engel07]

50,000? wow..that's a lot! These are not rare at all.

[kstublen]

50,000? wow..that's a lot! These are not rare at all.

50,000 really isn't that many when you think about it.

[abintra]

I spoke with Blockbuster Corporate Marketing, and there were 50,000 made and imported from China.


Which means that ebay will be flooded with another 50,000 fakes at half price also? ;)

[darmok]

good legwork, xage. even for a title you don't even like. man, you're obsessed!!

[arod1171]

I picked up this piece at the Old Tappan, NJ BB. It's absolutely stunning. This is easily the best display case I've seen for DVDs. The hat and whip are separate pieces that attach to the suitcase. The whole sculpture has a beautifully distressed look to it.

The case holds only 4 DVDs, so you're SOL if you want to add INDY 4 to the 4-discs from the original box. Personally, I don't care because I'm not even going to put my discs in there. I'll just keep them in the original box. Together they make an awesome display. When INDY 4 comes out, I’ll just add it to the mix.

I can’t see 50,000 of these babies moving at that price (although I think it’s worth every penny), so you may want to wait for a price drop, but this is a must-have for hard-core Indy fans and those of us who look for interesting additions to our DVD displays.

[whotony]

4 of these at my store.
one is out of the box for display and everyone says it looks really nice but no one is buying them.

our DL is saying they are sitting, not moving.

[arod1171]

I think this will go down to 20 or 25 bucks once INDY4 fever dies down. I would have waited awhile, but I've had Blockbuster Gift Cards burning a hole in my wallet since Xmas, since I never rent DVDs. I couldn't resist picking one up now.

Generally, people go into Blockbuster to rent, not buy, and $50 is quite steep. This product would have sold much better as a Best Buy exclusive or at some other DVD retailer. I didn't even know it existed until I stumbled across this thread, and none of my friends knew about it either. I'll use the balance of my gift cards to pick up a couple for Xmas presents when the price falls.

[Sevpunkit]

I just picked this up at a Blockbuster in Boston, MA yesterday. I thought the $50 price tag was a bit high, but after opening the set in the store, I just couldn't resist. This is one sweet looking DVD case. They had 3 or 4 more in stock. I called about 5 Blockbusters and this was the only one carrying them.

[whotony]

price drop

$39.99

[Abe.]

I'll wait until it goes lower :)

[Sevpunkit]

Awww man; now I feel like a chump!

[whotony]

do you like the case, if yes, then you're not a chump.

if bought it less then 30 days ago take in receipt for refund of the difference.
or return it and buy again for 39.99

[Engel07]

Since they lowered their price, i'll lowered my asking price for $15 now.

[kstublen]

I don't care that the price has dropped. It'd have been nice to get it for less, but it's not that big of a deal. I've waited one too many times on things such as this, only to have trouble finding them or finding out they've gone OOP. The case looks great, and I am more than satisfied. Money well spent.

[Sevpunkit]

do you like the case, if yes, then you're not a chump.

if bought it less then 30 days ago take in receipt for refund of the difference.
or return it and buy again for 39.99

It doesn't appear that Blockbuster gives you a refund on the difference. They declined my request to do it. Fuck it though - I love the case.