Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 - Page 3

cinemaphile · 01-04-09, 04:47 AM

I am SO in for the Galactica BB exclusive set!!

the dog tags look pretty cool, and the book (titled "So Say We All") looks pretty sweet too... even though I can't really tell what it is from the pic. A pictorial? Behind-the-scenes? Episode recaps? Who cares!! I'm sold! (and I have $40 in BB gift cards to use)

JohnIan · 01-04-09, 05:56 AM

As am I Cinemaphile. I'm getting this funny feeling that this is gonna be the object of many fanboys. I better be at the store early to snag a copy. Don't want a repeat of "300".

jpdude · 01-04-09, 06:45 AM

I Am Legend (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] is included in Best Buy's "Special Offer" this week of 2 BDs for $35.00! I just placed an order for in-store pickup....keeping my fingers crossed!!!

mnementh · 01-04-09, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JB7

What about the ones at the post office, in the moving packets?

I saw one over on SD.

speedy1961 · 01-04-09, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milo bloom

I already have the single disc Razor, having traipsed all over the Chicago suburbs to obtain a copy with the Best Buy exclusive bonus disc (which doesn't appear to be included).
What I would have loved for them to include is an alternate cut with all the footage

Spoiler:

That aside, I'd love to know what the extra goodies are like, speedy do you have scans of these ads or just text files?

I have the actual ad as noted above.

SoonerDoc · 01-04-09, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpdude

I Am Legend (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] is included in Best Buy's "Special Offer" this week of 2 BDs for $35.00! I just placed an order for in-store pickup....keeping my fingers crossed!!!

not showing up for me online. says not available for online purchase. may have already taken it down. if want it for this deal better get to stores ASAP and see if it is available instore...

JB7 · 01-04-09, 03:32 PM

It comes up as Coming Soon for me.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....p=1&id=1835768

It is available at my local stores. So yeah, if you want it better go now!

BlockbusterDude · 01-04-09, 04:45 PM

I found this week's Best Buy ad scan on-line...

http://club.cdfreaks.com/sales/bestbuy.htm

Enjoy!!!

tman3501 · 01-04-09, 05:04 PM

Picked up Face/Off + Hunt for Red October for 13.99. Out of Madagascar:-(. Will try to pick up a copy later in the week.

mnementh · 01-04-09, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB7

It comes up as Coming Soon for me.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....p=1&id=1835768

It is available at my local stores. So yeah, if you want it better go now!

I got shot down because it wasn't listed on the 2 for $35 page. Drats.

milo bloom · 01-04-09, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy1961

I have the actual ad as noted above.

That's cool, I've just never been sure how get these scoops, whether you saw the actual ads or just "rough drafts". I realize you can't give away your secrets, I'm just woolgathering out loud

RockyMtnBri · 01-05-09, 01:48 PM

No Duckman?

theflicker · 01-05-09, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpdude

I Am Legend (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] is included in Best Buy's "Special Offer" this week of 2 BDs for $35.00! I just placed an order for in-store pickup....keeping my fingers crossed!!!

It's funny how many 14.99 titles are part of their 2 for $35 sale.

Ecthelion · 01-05-09, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJariya

Yeah it's only 10 episodes, but have you seen how much bonus material is on it? The Razor Unrated movie is on it as well along with the Razor Flashback minisodes.

Those flashback minisodes were totally awesome (especially the dogfights). I would love to see Moore and company do a series/miniseries/movie on the original Cylon war, complete with young Bill Adama. I'm guessing Caprica will end before the actual war (assuming it doesn't flop and get canceled early).

I already have Razor, but I'm still going to get the 4.0 set. I'll probably try to sell my Razor DVD, but I got it on sale so I don't feel too bad about double-dipping. I wish I knew what was in that book in the LE.

Mr. Cinema · 01-05-09, 04:34 PM

Eagle Eye on Blu-ray is actually $22.99.

kenbenobi · 01-06-09, 12:52 PM

Anyone get the BSG exclusive yet, and open it? Just wondering if the book is worth it... The pic above makes it look like it might be decent, even though it is soft cover...

CombatCraig · 01-06-09, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenbenobi

Anyone get the BSG exclusive yet, and open it? Just wondering if the book is worth it... The pic above makes it look like it might be decent, even though it is soft cover...

I'll be picking mine up in about an hour. I can let you know if someone else doesn't before then

cinemaphile · 01-06-09, 03:05 PM

the Galactica book is "a 32-page booklet (called So Say We All) with profiles of every character of any significance on the show, from Commander Adama to Tom Zarek"
- from Digital Bits

kenbenobi · 01-06-09, 03:47 PM

I just got back from picking it up. TERRIBLE packaging. The book and dog tags are sandwiched between the slim cases. The dog tags are blister carded, and the plastic is facing the book, which leaves marks and causes the book to warp. I wish they had put the dog tags facing the other way so the blister card would keep the book flat. Regardless, unless you want to leave the dog tags on the blister card and inside of the box, you will have a huge gap between the slim cases. Also, every box I found to be in poor condition. I might just return it and get the regular 4.0 elsewhere (and for cheaper).

JSwarce · 01-06-09, 11:03 PM

I picked up my BSG set today and was surprised that there was such a gap in the case when you took out the dogtags. Seems like this packaging was not thought out too well. I did take out the dogtags and the Razor slim case, and I could put my two disc Razor DVD with slipcover inside the 4.0 box! So maybe I will just ditch the Razor DVD, or give to a friend.

I did notice the spine has Six in her red dress, but the BSG shield in the background is cut in half (similar to how the 2.0 box was to match up with 2.5). Maybe there will be another exclusive box when 4.5 is released. Otherwise, they won't match up too well. (I didn't think to look at a standard DVD case for 4.0!)

--John

tonymontana313 · 01-07-09, 12:49 AM

I was all excited about picking up the BSG exclusive but one look at it and I decided against. I'm just going to get the Futureshop Steelbook exclusive instead.

JohnIan · 01-07-09, 04:44 AM

When I got there, there were only three copies in the store (San Bernardino, CA) of the BSG gift set. And I was there at 10:13 AM. Folks were snatching them up.

I do agree with Kenbenobi the packaging gap is pretty huge. I haven't opened the dog tags. I found that putting those in the end after to booklet and upside down actually, kinda fills up the space. But...

Reading the comment by JSwarce I'm beginning to think he's right on the money. Perhaps this was the plan all along; most fans of the show already have "Razor". And it would be a perfect way to house it. A fancy slipcover.

Anyhow here are some scans; back of the box (clearer view of the swag), booklet and dog tags...

Did some lookin', interesting. The steelbook mentioned by Tonymontana313 from Future Shop.

I have a question. Have those who bought "Babylon A.D." two disc set had a problem finding it? When I was at Best Buy I only saw one copy. I saw two at Circuit City, around 6:40 PM. And I bought the last copy at my local Wal-Mart shortly there after. I am imagining? Was this a hot seller? Was this sort packed? Weird.

starman9000 · 01-07-09, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSwarce

I picked up my BSG set today and was surprised that there was such a gap in the case when you took out the dogtags. Seems like this packaging was not thought out too well. I did take out the dogtags and the Razor slim case, and I could put my two disc Razor DVD with slipcover inside the 4.0 box! So maybe I will just ditch the Razor DVD, or give to a friend.

I did notice the spine has Six in her red dress, but the BSG shield in the background is cut in half (similar to how the 2.0 box was to match up with 2.5). Maybe there will be another exclusive box when 4.5 is released. Otherwise, they won't match up too well. (I didn't think to look at a standard DVD case for 4.0!)

--John

Thanks!

Is the height of the box the same as a regular set?

JSwarce · 01-07-09, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starman9000

Thanks!

Is the height of the box the same as a regular set?

Yes it is!

--John

Cedrock · 01-07-09, 02:51 PM

Crank (blu-ray) is $12.99 on sale at my local best buy, might want to check yours

01-04-09, 06:45 AM	#53
jpdude DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madisonville, KY Posts: 1,107	I Am Legend (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] is included in Best Buy's "Special Offer" this week of 2 BDs for $35.00! I just placed an order for in-store pickup....keeping my fingers crossed!!! __________________ -My DVD Collection at DVD Spot -My Wish List at Amazon.com

01-04-09, 04:45 PM	#58
BlockbusterDude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 351	Best Buy AD SCAN - 1/4-1/10 I found this week's Best Buy ad scan on-line... http://club.cdfreaks.com/sales/bestbuy.htm Enjoy!!!

01-04-09, 05:04 PM	#59
tman3501 Cool New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 31	Picked up Face/Off + Hunt for Red October for 13.99. Out of Madagascar:-(. Will try to pick up a copy later in the week. __________________ My Blu's

01-05-09, 01:48 PM	#62
RockyMtnBri DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 1,962	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 No Duckman? __________________ Brian's Collection at DVD Profiler Brian's DVDAf DVD List My Home Theater pictures PS3 ID - rockymtnbri

01-05-09, 04:34 PM	#65
Mr. Cinema Guest Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 11,950	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 Eagle Eye on Blu-ray is actually $22.99.

01-04-09, 04:47 AM	#51
cinemaphile Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Medieval England, Iowa Posts: 744	I am SO in for the Galactica BB exclusive set!! the dog tags look pretty cool, and the book (titled "So Say We All") looks pretty sweet too... even though I can't really tell what it is from the pic. A pictorial? Behind-the-scenes? Episode recaps? Who cares!! I'm sold! (and I have $40 in BB gift cards to use)

01-04-09, 05:56 AM	#52
JohnIan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 294	As am I Cinemaphile. I'm getting this funny feeling that this is gonna be the object of many fanboys. I better be at the store early to snag a copy. Don't want a repeat of "300".

01-04-09, 03:32 PM	#57
JB7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 957	It comes up as Coming Soon for me. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....p=1&id=1835768 It is available at my local stores. So yeah, if you want it better go now!

01-06-09, 12:52 PM	#66
kenbenobi DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,613	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 Anyone get the BSG exclusive yet, and open it? Just wondering if the book is worth it... The pic above makes it look like it might be decent, even though it is soft cover... __________________ http://glyde.com/collections/kenbenobi

01-06-09, 03:05 PM	#68
cinemaphile Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Medieval England, Iowa Posts: 744	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 the Galactica book is "a 32-page booklet (called So Say We All) with profiles of every character of any significance on the show, from Commander Adama to Tom Zarek" - from Digital Bits

01-06-09, 03:47 PM	#69
kenbenobi DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,613	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 I just got back from picking it up. TERRIBLE packaging. The book and dog tags are sandwiched between the slim cases. The dog tags are blister carded, and the plastic is facing the book, which leaves marks and causes the book to warp. I wish they had put the dog tags facing the other way so the blister card would keep the book flat. Regardless, unless you want to leave the dog tags on the blister card and inside of the box, you will have a huge gap between the slim cases. Also, every box I found to be in poor condition. I might just return it and get the regular 4.0 elsewhere (and for cheaper). __________________ http://glyde.com/collections/kenbenobi

01-06-09, 11:03 PM	#70
JSwarce Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 295	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 I picked up my BSG set today and was surprised that there was such a gap in the case when you took out the dogtags. Seems like this packaging was not thought out too well. I did take out the dogtags and the Razor slim case, and I could put my two disc Razor DVD with slipcover inside the 4.0 box! So maybe I will just ditch the Razor DVD, or give to a friend. I did notice the spine has Six in her red dress, but the BSG shield in the background is cut in half (similar to how the 2.0 box was to match up with 2.5). Maybe there will be another exclusive box when 4.5 is released. Otherwise, they won't match up too well. (I didn't think to look at a standard DVD case for 4.0!) --John __________________ Madness as a exchange from a Russian attack using biological weapons against the USA I have the VHS. -- danol "Things you own end up owning you" --Fight Club

01-07-09, 12:49 AM	#71
tonymontana313 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,656	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 I was all excited about picking up the BSG exclusive but one look at it and I decided against. I'm just going to get the Futureshop Steelbook exclusive instead. __________________ Format Neutral as of now http://www.dvdspot.com/member=gman102081

01-07-09, 04:44 AM	#72
JohnIan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 294	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 When I got there, there were only three copies in the store (San Bernardino, CA) of the BSG gift set. And I was there at 10:13 AM. Folks were snatching them up. I do agree with Kenbenobi the packaging gap is pretty huge. I haven't opened the dog tags. I found that putting those in the end after to booklet and upside down actually, kinda fills up the space. But... Reading the comment by JSwarce I'm beginning to think he's right on the money. Perhaps this was the plan all along; most fans of the show already have "Razor". And it would be a perfect way to house it. A fancy slipcover. Anyhow here are some scans; back of the box (clearer view of the swag), booklet and dog tags... Did some lookin', interesting. The steelbook mentioned by Tonymontana313 from Future Shop. I have a question. Have those who bought "Babylon A.D." two disc set had a problem finding it? When I was at Best Buy I only saw one copy. I saw two at Circuit City, around 6:40 PM. And I bought the last copy at my local Wal-Mart shortly there after. I am imagining? Was this a hot seller? Was this sort packed? Weird. Last edited by JohnIan; 01-07-09 at 04:51 AM.

01-07-09, 02:51 PM	#75
Cedrock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 433	Re: Best Buy Prices: January 4 - January 10, 2009 Crank (blu-ray) is $12.99 on sale at my local best buy, might want to check yours __________________ Free nintendo wii DVD Aficionado DVD/Blu-ray collection