fryinpan1

I got my copy today at FYE. It was a pre-order so I got a $10 mail in rebate and a free Sonny Chiba Street Fighter/Return of the Street Fighter DVD.

Would anyone be able to get me an extra box from Best Buy?

Tscott

My best buy had about a 1000 boxes sitting out. Most were unassembled (laying flat).

I am ticked that the $5 off coupon that someone posted about on this forum that's supposed to be for buying KB1&2 at the same time wasn't anywhere to be found (at best buy at least). I held off on getting KB1 so I could see both at the same time, and I was (mistakenly) sure that there would be a deal for both on release day.

Despite that I've now got both and am now awaiting sometime in the future where I'll have time to sit and watch both.

PixyJunket

I've had Kill Bill v2 since Friday.. $13 flat.

I feel the deleted scene was best left deleted.. but fun to watch outside of the movie.

Jackskeleton

Well considering that the ULTIMATE EDITION is even anounced yet other then he say/she say. You have some time to wait for it to come out. Not to mention that it will be out in a limited theater release first so that's another 6 months or so of wait time. Add in that it will be a new edit of the film. Those "FOOLS" enjjoyed the film. Is it so bad if they actually buy something they enjoy? Who knows if they will like the re-edit as much as they do these? for that matter atleast they get to watch it now for the price of a few rentals. Not so bad if you ask me.

Ginwen

This is something all the "I'm waiting for the 'better' version" people seem to be missing completely.

bboisvert

I got the first DVD at FYE for $20, which came with a $10 mail in rebate and a poster. I sold the poster on eBay for $35. I got Vol. 2 today at Best Buy for $16. It came with a free slipcase.

By my calculations, I've made about $9 by buying these films... I have them to rewatch whenever I please. And I have a neat slipcased set to put on eBay when the inevitable UberEdition comes out. (6 months? 12? Who knows... it took about 7 years for the promised Goodfellas SE to materialize.)

With some titles, your 'rent only' system may make sense. But for some titles (like these -- with MAJOR discounts at most stores, and lots of giveaway freebies)... well, as you can see above, I don't feel particularly foolish buying these now instead of playing the waiting game.

lewisb73

I liked this movie so much, I couldnt wait for the inevietable (but when is it actually being released?) box set, have watched the first 6 or 7 times already, loved part 2 in the theatre... when the SE is announced, I will sell of the set... but will have the extra bonus of having the slipcase with it, and will probably sell it for close to what I paid for the 2 movies together

matome

I also got the sleeve by itself for a penny. I was seriously flip-flopping over whether to spend the $8 (I got the DVD last week), since the box was pretty crappy IMO once I saw it in person. In the end I figured I'm probably gonna get everything KB related anyway, so I might as well get it. Picked a recently restocked sleeve off the front door table (it seemed as if EVERYONE had a copy of KB2 in their hands) and grabbed a candy bar on the way to the register. She scanned the candy and the sleeve and said "$.87". Like John, I didn't argue. Gave her my buck and left a happy camper.

JustInsane

Just got back from Best Buy in Culver City, CA and they had a crap load of the boxes.

CKMorpheus

mrhan

The front of the slipcase looks similar to the R3 HK slipcase.

lukewarmwater

Amazon.jp , japan, has got a way better version. Wonder why he did a special for them but not for the u.s.



and look what extras they get:

【BOX同梱グッズ】
●オキナワTシャツ
●名刀ハットリ・ハンゾウ（1/10スケールモデル）
●ベアブリック（“MURDER BRIDE VERSION”）
●24Pオールカラーブックレット

【特典映像】
●製作メイキング
●青葉屋舞台誉
●インタビュー集

lucky bastards!
They also get better cover art, imo.

Admiral7

My slipcase rang up at the register for a penny, but when the total was run up, the penny disappeared, so you may not have been charged the penny after all. I kinda like the box, kinda don't, and I sure wouldn't have paid $7.99 for it, but I have it now nonetheless.

I watched the deleted scene already cause I met David Carridine and Michael Jai White at a Sci-Fi Convention in the Dallas area last summer before Volume 1 was released, and I got the impression that Michael had a much bigger part. I was disappointed to discover he wasn't in the final edit at all, so it was great to finally see the deleted scene. I would have liked to have seen it stay in the movie, and perhaps it will find its way back in the re-edit.

Simpson Purist

Got the box free with purchase of Vol. 2. It's okay, I like how they put all of the DiVAS members on the back of the box.

Jackskeleton

I got the Japanese Box with Vol 1 so I'm not to worried about picking this one up at best buy. It would be nice but man the box from the R2 VOL 1 can hold both vol 1 + vol 2 of both R1 and R2 versions and I'm going to guess that it even has the room to spare to hold the future Ultimate edition, it's that nice and big.

DarthMarino

The other thing to consider about waiting for the ultimate box set is that they may be different versions of the movies. When shown together (in Europe I believe, released as "The Whole Bloody Affair") the Klingon proverb and cliffhanger are removed from volume 1 as well as the driving intro in part 2. Personally, I liked the movies I saw in the theater and want them for my home theater. I thought the cliffhanger was the perfect way to end part 1 and having seen the movie several times I wouldn't want it any other way. Now I understand the need for the color version of the big fight scene with added violence but that is available from Japan if you have a region player.

asianxcore

haven't decided whether or not if I want the box or not. since all the B&M's have the same price on Vol. 2 when I buy Vol. 2 this Thursday, a slipcase for a penny wouldn't be bad.

grunter

Anyone notice that Uma's scary-scary bellybutton was pretty much airbrushed out of the cover for Vol. 2?

Look at the print ads for the DVD and you'll see this weird, scar-like serrated belly button on Uma. It's mysteriously missing from the cover for Vol. 2.

wordtoyamotha

You've just completely summed up my dvd buying habits. With about .15hrs of labor I can sell my old copies for $1 less than what I paid for them . A rental is $3.95 for 1 day!

mrhan

I already have that one and have pre-ordered the Vol.2 boxset. I may cancel it since I'm not really happy with what is included in it. The completist in me wants it, though. I've got til October to decide.

clckworang

I'm having the same problem, mrhan. I have the first boxed set and part of me really wants to buy the second boxed set, just to have it. But it was easier to justify buying the first set because you got the different cut of the film. But I don't think anything is different in Vol. 2.

ukywyldcat

Thanks for the artwork CK. Its a shame that the freebie box has better artwork than the DVDs themselves.

I paid roughly $16 with tax for this DVD. Watch it 2.4 times, paid for in rentals. I'll sell it on eBay for at least $9.99 when the extreme special uncut directors collectors ultimate tin anniversary edition comes out.

mrhan

Did you pre-order it, too? Just in case you eventually wanted it but don't want to pay a premium price. I have it on pre order for $61 incl. shipping at Amazon.jp and have noticed that it's going for a lot more at other sites.

gutwrencher

picked up V2 today at BB and got the free box. theres never a "mad scramble" for anything at my store. must be a thousand or more just in the one box in the isle. as for the box itself...it's not that bad. it works just fine and it's no worse than any other on my shelves. these will do until the next domestic editions arrive. I have no interest in the import boxes....but will be ordering the import of V1 at some point.

Tarantino

I got mine today. It's nothing special, but it was free with the movie, which you know I had to have.