Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon

sotra · 07-30-09, 08:09 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Futurama-Volum...8955604&sr=8-9

Like the title says. Great price @ over 60% off. Too bad I already got all of them.

Snowmaker · 07-30-09, 08:29 AM

I wonder if those are in the new single-wide keepcases.

tommykb127 · 07-30-09, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowmaker

I wonder if those are in the new single-wide keepcases.

same

Darknite39 · 07-30-09, 08:53 AM

I was thinking the same thing. At least they'll all match if you buy the gift pack.

Snowmaker · 07-30-09, 09:00 AM

This doesn't say anything about a "gift pack" though. They could just grab 4 volumes off the shelf at random.

Darknite39 · 07-30-09, 09:02 AM

One of the reviews mentioned the 4 volumes being shrinkwrapped together, but I guess they could do that at the warehouse level, too.

Have the keep cases shown up anywhere other than Wal-Mart?

Snowmaker · 07-30-09, 09:04 AM

Well, if both packages have the same UPC#, you could always exchange the wider sets at Walmart for the thinner ones.

nodeerforamonth · 07-30-09, 10:02 AM

wondering if I should jump in on this. I have the UK version w/ the pretty cool packaging, but it's big & clunky and I can only play it on my region free player.

sdfan21 · 07-30-09, 10:12 AM

Wanna jump on this deal as well but i do not want to end up with the thick packaging versions. I really like the new slim versions since I am running out of shelf room!

illennium · 07-30-09, 10:30 AM

How slim are the slim packages? I sold my old Futurama sets because I ran out of room for individual season sets. I was hoping for a consolidated complete-series release, but this might do if they are in fact very slim. Does anyone have pictures of the slim ones? And yes, I understand that the ones Amazon is selling may be the older thick packages.

sdfan21 · 07-30-09, 10:32 AM

Illennium,
They are the same as a regular dvd case. I seen them at walmart about two weeks ago

illennium · 07-30-09, 10:41 AM

Excellent, thanks for the information.

GreenVulture · 07-30-09, 01:52 PM

It should be noted that in the 12PM Gold Box entry, the clue says "More Bender, more Fry" Might be a movie deal today as well.

illennium · 07-30-09, 02:31 PM

Hmmm, looks like a Complete Collection is coming out that includes the four volumes and four movies. I'll just wait for that.

mrlanemann · 07-30-09, 03:05 PM

the gold box deal is the 4 movies for $45.99

jones · 07-30-09, 06:26 PM

Thanks OP
I'm in for a set. I don't care if they are thin packs or not. That's going to make a perfect gift for my son!

Gamelore · 07-31-09, 12:11 AM

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Fut...llection/12393

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Originally Posted by illennium

Hmmm, looks like a Complete Collection is coming out that includes the four volumes and four movies. I'll just wait for that.

Thanks for the tip! Hmm, unfortunately this sort of looks about the same thickness as 8 single-thickness DVDs

E-Z-B · 07-31-09, 08:03 AM

Yeah, I held off for the complete collection. I'm sure I'll be able to get that eventually for the same price ($90ish for everything).

BustaCones · 08-15-09, 02:15 PM

I've been going through my futurama dvds since my amazon sets arrived, and ran across a strange error. When watching the first episode on disc 2 of season 2 the episode is stretched as if to fit a widescreen tv. However, none of the settings on my tv or dvd player are causing this and it only applies to this one episode (at least so far). I've tried the episode on my computer (using vlc player) and the exact same thing happens, so I'm convinced it's the disc.

I'm going to try to contact fox regarding this, but was wondeirng if anyone else has experienced this?

Bird Boy · 08-15-09, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BustaCones

I've been going through my futurama dvds since my amazon sets arrived, and ran across a strange error. When watching the first episode on disc 2 of season 2 the episode is stretched as if to fit a widescreen tv. However, none of the settings on my tv or dvd player are causing this and it only applies to this one episode (at least so far). I've tried the episode on my computer (using vlc player) and the exact same thing happens, so I'm convinced it's the disc.

I'm going to try to contact fox regarding this, but was wondeirng if anyone else has experienced this?

Weird, just tried that myself and it does the same thing in VLC. I can force it to 4x3 in VLC and it looks fine though. Strange bidness...

SunMonkey · 08-15-09, 08:26 PM

Mine just came and they melted the plastic slip cover on season 4 when they shrink wrapped the bundle. Now I have to go through the return process.

big whoppa · 08-18-09, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SunMonkey

Mine just came and they melted the plastic slip cover on season 4 when they shrink wrapped the bundle. Now I have to go through the return process.

Same thing happened to mine. I was thinking about doing an exchange.

07-30-09, 08:09 AM	#1
sotra DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,140	Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Futurama-Volum...8955604&sr=8-9 Like the title says. Great price @ over 60% off. Too bad I already got all of them.

07-30-09, 08:29 AM	#2
Snowmaker DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,884	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon I wonder if those are in the new single-wide keepcases. __________________ My Blu-rays & DVDs at dvdaficionado.com GO BLUE!

07-30-09, 08:53 AM	#4
Darknite39 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Livin' and lovin' in the ATL Posts: 1,517	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon I was thinking the same thing. At least they'll all match if you buy the gift pack. __________________ "Highlighting a source of information re BluRay from Digital Bits is like quoting a study by McDonalds as to why the BigMac is better than the Whopper. Digital Bits is more pro-Bluray than Sony." -- random guy "The French still haven't forgiven us for screwing up their surrender." -- kvrdave "The .2 triggers the multiple orgasms." -- Debaser

07-30-09, 09:00 AM	#5
Snowmaker DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,884	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon This doesn't say anything about a "gift pack" though. They could just grab 4 volumes off the shelf at random. __________________ My Blu-rays & DVDs at dvdaficionado.com GO BLUE!

07-30-09, 09:02 AM	#6
Darknite39 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Livin' and lovin' in the ATL Posts: 1,517	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon One of the reviews mentioned the 4 volumes being shrinkwrapped together, but I guess they could do that at the warehouse level, too. Have the keep cases shown up anywhere other than Wal-Mart? __________________ "Highlighting a source of information re BluRay from Digital Bits is like quoting a study by McDonalds as to why the BigMac is better than the Whopper. Digital Bits is more pro-Bluray than Sony." -- random guy "The French still haven't forgiven us for screwing up their surrender." -- kvrdave "The .2 triggers the multiple orgasms." -- Debaser

07-30-09, 09:04 AM	#7
Snowmaker DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,884	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Well, if both packages have the same UPC#, you could always exchange the wider sets at Walmart for the thinner ones. __________________ My Blu-rays & DVDs at dvdaficionado.com GO BLUE!

07-30-09, 10:02 AM	#8
nodeerforamonth DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6,384	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon wondering if I should jump in on this. I have the UK version w/ the pretty cool packaging, but it's big & clunky and I can only play it on my region free player. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. " -- Winston Churchill

07-30-09, 10:12 AM	#9
sdfan21 Cool New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 41	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Wanna jump on this deal as well but i do not want to end up with the thick packaging versions. I really like the new slim versions since I am running out of shelf room!

07-30-09, 10:30 AM	#10
illennium DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 2,773	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon How slim are the slim packages? I sold my old Futurama sets because I ran out of room for individual season sets. I was hoping for a consolidated complete-series release, but this might do if they are in fact very slim. Does anyone have pictures of the slim ones? And yes, I understand that the ones Amazon is selling may be the older thick packages.

07-30-09, 10:32 AM	#11
sdfan21 Cool New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 41	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Illennium, They are the same as a regular dvd case. I seen them at walmart about two weeks ago

07-30-09, 10:41 AM	#12
illennium DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 2,773	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Excellent, thanks for the information.

07-30-09, 01:52 PM	#13
GreenVulture DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,112	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon It should be noted that in the 12PM Gold Box entry, the clue says "More Bender, more Fry" Might be a movie deal today as well.

07-30-09, 02:31 PM	#14
illennium DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 2,773	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Hmmm, looks like a Complete Collection is coming out that includes the four volumes and four movies. I'll just wait for that.

07-30-09, 03:05 PM	#15
mrlanemann New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: irving, tx Posts: 13	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon the gold box deal is the 4 movies for $45.99

07-30-09, 06:26 PM	#16
jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 435	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Thanks OP I'm in for a set. I don't care if they are thin packs or not. That's going to make a perfect gift for my son! __________________ The golden rule: "He who has the gold makes the rules"

07-31-09, 08:03 AM	#18
E-Z-B Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maple Shade, NJ Posts: 193	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Yeah, I held off for the complete collection. I'm sure I'll be able to get that eventually for the same price ($90ish for everything).

08-15-09, 02:15 PM	#19
BustaCones Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 72	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon I've been going through my futurama dvds since my amazon sets arrived, and ran across a strange error. When watching the first episode on disc 2 of season 2 the episode is stretched as if to fit a widescreen tv. However, none of the settings on my tv or dvd player are causing this and it only applies to this one episode (at least so far). I've tried the episode on my computer (using vlc player) and the exact same thing happens, so I'm convinced it's the disc. I'm going to try to contact fox regarding this, but was wondeirng if anyone else has experienced this?

08-15-09, 08:26 PM	#21
SunMonkey DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lake Ridge, VA Posts: 5,233	Re: Futurama Vol. 1-4 $42.99 @ Amazon Mine just came and they melted the plastic slip cover on season 4 when they shrink wrapped the bundle. Now I have to go through the return process.