Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99

Brian T · 03-08-11, 09:20 PM

Apologies in advance if this has been mentioned, but this seems like a very decent price considering the content of this box. It had been $25.99 for the past couple of weeks (maybe longer?), which seemed fair enough, but this is much harder to pass up:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXWK86/

TerryAlexFan · 03-08-11, 10:34 PM

It's a VERY nice box set. The box itself is VERY sturdy and the contents are beautiful. WELL worth <20 bucks.

I paid about 30 and was very satisfied.

SethDLH · 03-08-11, 10:36 PM

Killer deal.

Dr. Phibes · 03-08-11, 10:43 PM

I ordered this a while back for about $30, but the box I got was different than what is pictured. The DVDs were just in a flimsy box a bit thicker than Shout's MST3K sets. Same art, just not nearly as sturdy looking as the one it shows on Amazon. $19 is a great price, and the actual DVD cases are beautiful, just a heads up that it might come in the cheaper box.

visitor Q · 03-09-11, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Phibes

I ordered this a while back for about $30, but the box I got was different than what is pictured. The DVDs were just in a flimsy box a bit thicker than Shout's MST3K sets. Same art, just not nearly as sturdy looking as the one it shows on Amazon. $19 is a great price, and the actual DVD cases are beautiful, just a heads up that it might come in the cheaper box.

Yeah, the first "sturdy" boxset is OOP. The outer cover on the re-release is like comparing a softcover to a hardcover book. The individual cases for the films are now paper (with a faux metal appearance) and IIRC the individual cases in the original release were actually metal.

It's still an excellent price and set.

stingermck · 03-09-11, 07:18 AM

Great price, paid $31 last summer and that was a steal.

D'ohboy · 03-09-11, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by visitor Q

Yeah, the first "sturdy" boxset is OOP. The outer cover on the re-release is like comparing a softcover to a hardcover book. The individual cases for the films are now paper (with a faux metal appearance) and IIRC the individual cases in the original release were actually metal.

It's still an excellent price and set.

Original individual releases were all digipaks; no metal cases.

Even if the outer box has been downgraded, this is still a great price!

MovieMassacre · 03-09-11, 09:04 AM

Wow! Good deal. Same I've already bought 4 of the titles separately. Otherwise I'd jump all over this.

JiM T · 03-09-11, 10:48 AM

I'm interested in getting ahold of a good set of Godzilla movies done right, but I already have the 2-disc Gojira, and an old 5-film set from Simitar, which, upon further research, looks like every movie is in both sets. Hmm.

bloopbleep · 03-09-11, 10:52 AM

$18.99. this is a super deal folks, the extras alone are worth $18.99.

AdamGott · 03-09-11, 10:54 AM

The original Japanese version of Godzilla (not really seen in America very much until the dvd age) is actually quite a good movie as well, much much better than the American version.

Brian T · 03-09-11, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JiM T

I'm interested in getting ahold of a good set of Godzilla movies done right, but I already have the 2-disc Gojira, and an old 5-film set from Simitar, which, upon further research, looks like every movie is in both sets. Hmm.

Those Simitar discs were pretty decent for their time (and sold for handsome prices when they went OOP), but are seriously lacking in comparison to these newer editions, which usually feature both the English and Japanese versions of the films, as well as assorted supplements. The Simitar discs, while widescreen, contained only the English-language versions.

D'ohboy · 03-09-11, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JiM T

I'm interested in getting ahold of a good set of Godzilla movies done right, but I already have the 2-disc Gojira, and an old 5-film set from Simitar, which, upon further research, looks like every movie is in both sets. Hmm.

Brian T is right, dump your old Simitars and sell your new copy of Gojira.

SethDLH · 03-09-11, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by D'ohboy

Brian T is right, dump your old Simitars and sell your new copy of Gojira.

That will cover the $18.99 right there.

Whit9999 · 03-09-11, 12:32 PM

On a related kaiju note, Amazon also has some good prices on some titles for everyone's favorite flying turtle, Gamera. (Sorry--I can't post links)

Gamera: Guardian of Universe & Gamera: Attack of Legion (Blu-ray) $5.99
Gamera: The Giant Monster $10.99 (DVD)
Gamera Vs Barugon $11.49 (DVD)
Gamera Vs Guiron /Gamera Vs Jiger $10.99 (DVD)

D'ohboy · 03-09-11, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whit9999

On a related kaiju note, Amazon also has some good prices on some titles for everyone's favorite flying turtle, Gamera. (Sorry--I can't post links)

Gamera: Guardian of Universe & Gamera: Attack of Legion (Blu-ray) $5.99
Gamera: The Giant Monster $10.99 (DVD)
Gamera Vs Barugon $11.49 (DVD)
Gamera Vs Guiron /Gamera Vs Jiger $10.99 (DVD)

Hmmnnn...Shout Factory has a deal for all five Showa's for $74 shipped and includes an exclusive postcard set.

Wish they were all at the $10.99 price point at Amazon.

On the other hand, maybe I should just wait until they come down in price like the Godzilla set...

(...but I'd kinda like those damn postcards...)

GoldenWheels · 03-09-11, 02:57 PM

What can I say that hasn't been? Great deal for great editions of these flicks.

visitor Q · 03-09-11, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by D'ohboy

Original individual releases were all digipaks; no metal cases.

Right, not metal like a steel book, but a digipak (like you said) with the exterior wrapped in a metal foil of some sort. They seemed more durable than the cases from the newer set. But I thought I heard reports of people having problems getting the discs out of those cases, which hasn't been a problem with the new cases.

That'sAllFolks · 03-09-11, 03:34 PM

it's times like this I wish I still had prime.

BobO'Link · 03-09-11, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by visitor Q

Right, not metal like a steel book, but a digipak (like you said) with the exterior wrapped in a metal foil of some sort. They seemed more durable than the cases from the newer set. But I thought I heard reports of people having problems getting the discs out of those cases, which hasn't been a problem with the new cases.

I picked up the "Gojira" set shortly after release and had no problem getting the disks out of the cases. But I'll know soon after this ships whether or not the single release cases are different (they look the same in the photos on amazon) as I already have 3 of the titles in the set. For the price it was very easy to justify a double-dip as I'll either gift or sell the dups in the set.

bsmith · 03-09-11, 05:58 PM

Hmmm...Can't decide...can't decide.

I already have Mothra vs. Godzilla, which is an all time favorite as a kid. I'd like to get "Gojira / King of the Monsters (2 disc set)" that currently goes for $10. So do I spend another $9 for movies I'm not sure I will get into (have never seen them), or save $9 and have the two I know i will get plenty of enjoyment from. Decisions, decisions...

BobO'Link · 03-09-11, 06:28 PM

^Do it... "Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster" is on a par with "Mothra vs. Godzilla" and very fun. Add to that the sequel to "Gojira", "Godzilla Raids Again" (aka "Gigantis the Fire Monster") which is not too bad and you have 4 films worth owning. Call the others a bonus for your entry fee.

Links are to reviews here on DVD Talk - there are others for each of these films - all good.

zombeaner · 03-09-11, 08:22 PM

Just today I was watching All Monsters Attack! with my son, but I only had that and Gojira, I'll definitely bump up to this set and sell my spares.

nodeerforamonth · 03-09-11, 08:49 PM

Thanks for the post! I already have 3 of the disks, but for $18.99, it's worth it to get the rest. THANKS!

bsmith · 03-09-11, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BobO'Link

^Do it... "Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster" is on a par with "Mothra vs. Godzilla" and very fun. Add to that the sequel to "Gojira", "Godzilla Raids Again" (aka "Gigantis the Fire Monster") which is not too bad and you have 4 films worth owning. Call the others a bonus for your entry fee.

Links are to reviews here on DVD Talk - there are others for each of these films - all good.

Okay Bob, you win, or maybe I do, hopefully.

I had just come up from watching two TZ's off the new BR releases and decided to order just "Gojira" and two other titles to get free shipping. Then I came back to this post. I guess all I needed was a nudge because I quickly cancelled my order and made a new one with this collection included.

The other item to get the free shipping was "Last American Hero". Funny thing I was setting up to capture something off the DVR tonight and ended up seeing a brief segment on THIS. It's an old Jeff Bridges movie about stock car racing that I haven't seen for a very long time and completely forgot about. I'm as excited to get this as Godzilla. Hopefully it stll holds up after all these years.

03-08-11, 09:20 PM	#1
Brian T DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,176	Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 Apologies in advance if this has been mentioned, but this seems like a very decent price considering the content of this box. It had been $25.99 for the past couple of weeks (maybe longer?), which seemed fair enough, but this is much harder to pass up: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VXWK86/ __________________ My reviews and other ephemera: From The Journal of Rex Saigon Last edited by Brian T; 03-09-11 at 02:05 AM.

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TerryAlexFan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 240	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 It's a VERY nice box set. The box itself is VERY sturdy and the contents are beautiful. WELL worth <20 bucks. I paid about 30 and was very satisfied. __________________ http://jyokogawa.dvdaf.com/owned

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Dr. Phibes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 988	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 I ordered this a while back for about $30, but the box I got was different than what is pictured. The DVDs were just in a flimsy box a bit thicker than Shout's MST3K sets. Same art, just not nearly as sturdy looking as the one it shows on Amazon. $19 is a great price, and the actual DVD cases are beautiful, just a heads up that it might come in the cheaper box. __________________ my dvdaficionado glyde - still need to add about 3,000 titles The Power of Christ Impales You!

03-09-11, 07:18 AM	#6
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MovieMassacre Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 76	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 Wow! Good deal. Same I've already bought 4 of the titles separately. Otherwise I'd jump all over this.

03-09-11, 10:48 AM	#9
JiM T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 780	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 I'm interested in getting ahold of a good set of Godzilla movies done right, but I already have the 2-disc Gojira, and an old 5-film set from Simitar, which, upon further research, looks like every movie is in both sets. Hmm.

03-09-11, 10:52 AM	#10
bloopbleep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: coast to coast Posts: 695	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 $18.99. this is a super deal folks, the extras alone are worth $18.99.

03-09-11, 10:54 AM	#11
AdamGott Senior Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Idaho Falls, ID USA Posts: 347	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 The original Japanese version of Godzilla (not really seen in America very much until the dvd age) is actually quite a good movie as well, much much better than the American version.

03-09-11, 12:32 PM	#15
Whit9999 Cool New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 28	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 On a related kaiju note, Amazon also has some good prices on some titles for everyone's favorite flying turtle, Gamera. (Sorry--I can't post links) Gamera: Guardian of Universe & Gamera: Attack of Legion (Blu-ray) $5.99 Gamera: The Giant Monster $10.99 (DVD) Gamera Vs Barugon $11.49 (DVD) Gamera Vs Guiron /Gamera Vs Jiger $10.99 (DVD)

03-09-11, 02:57 PM	#17
GoldenWheels Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 661	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 What can I say that hasn't been? Great deal for great editions of these flicks.

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That'sAllFolks DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,277	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 it's times like this I wish I still had prime.

03-09-11, 05:58 PM	#21
bsmith Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 640	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 Hmmm...Can't decide...can't decide. I already have Mothra vs. Godzilla, which is an all time favorite as a kid. I'd like to get "Gojira / King of the Monsters (2 disc set)" that currently goes for $10. So do I spend another $9 for movies I'm not sure I will get into (have never seen them), or save $9 and have the two I know i will get plenty of enjoyment from. Decisions, decisions...

03-09-11, 06:28 PM	#22
BobO'Link DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,709	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 ^Do it... "Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster" is on a par with "Mothra vs. Godzilla" and very fun. Add to that the sequel to "Gojira", "Godzilla Raids Again" (aka "Gigantis the Fire Monster") which is not too bad and you have 4 films worth owning. Call the others a bonus for your entry fee. Links are to reviews here on DVD Talk - there are others for each of these films - all good.

03-09-11, 08:22 PM	#23
zombeaner DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,121	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 Just today I was watching All Monsters Attack! with my son, but I only had that and Gojira, I'll definitely bump up to this set and sell my spares. __________________ My Movies So Far...

03-09-11, 08:49 PM	#24
nodeerforamonth DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7,156	Re: Amazon: GODZILLA COLLECTION $18.99 Thanks for the post! I already have 3 of the disks, but for $18.99, it's worth it to get the rest. THANKS! __________________ "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." -nodeerforamonth