Which Total Recall?

Altimus Prime · 10-19-04, 05:42 PM

Tonight at Target I saw a "special edition" of Total Recall for $5.50. I haven't opened it yet, but it looks like a keepcase in a cardboard slipcover. The price was right, so I got it.

But now I don't know what I got. I saw what looked like one review for two different versions, and three DVDs listed in the price search.

Is this the same release as the version that came out in the round tin? Is this the newest release?

Randy Miller III · 10-19-04, 05:46 PM

The one you got is the same release as the "Mars" tin version. Artisan released this one with two different packaging styles, much like the Special Edition for Basic Instinct (regular keepcase or clear case with "icepick" pen).

gutwrencher · 10-19-04, 05:59 PM

I love and prefer my monkey-ass tin. man...people hated that thing. mine is still in perfect shape as is it's cheapie cardboard mount.

fumanstan · 10-19-04, 06:01 PM

And the even earlier edition came in a snapper case.

DVD Polizei · 10-19-04, 06:07 PM

I can't remember.

QuiGonJosh · 10-19-04, 06:17 PM

All the ones in stores now are the same discs...just different covers...just don't get that Baboon's ass tin...ugh!

littlefuzzy · 10-19-04, 06:26 PM

Proud owner of a monkey-ass here!

mike45 · 10-19-04, 06:35 PM

I'm another proud owner of the monkey-ass tin and it's in perfect condition!

Rammsteinfan · 10-19-04, 06:39 PM

I still have the tin and carboard holder as well... i made a custom cover for it so the tin and box are just sitting in a cabinet out of the way. was tired of it falling out so much.

Rivero · 10-19-04, 07:09 PM

See you at the pahty Richter!

TonyS · 10-19-04, 07:27 PM

I bought the tin version a while back. On a whim, I emailed Artisan and told them that, while I loved the tin and it looked great on display next to my T2 UE tin, etc., it really did not store well with all my other movies - actually, I think I (jokingly) told them it kept "rolling away". Anyway, within a week, I received a keep case in the mail, complete with Total Recall SE cover and insert! Hats off to Artisan!

DavidH · 10-19-04, 07:39 PM

There is a rumor that a third edition of Total Recall is coming. I remember an Artisan rep talked about it in an article and recently supposed specs on a German version were released.

Mike Lowrey · 10-19-04, 07:45 PM

When I finally decided to buy Total Recall, I made sure that I bought the regular keepcase version. Although the tin may look cool (for about three seconds) I knew that having that custom-shaped case would be a pain, so I just got the regular case version.

Altimus Prime · 10-19-04, 08:07 PM

Cool. Good info. Thanks for the help guys.

Any idea why it's so gosh-darn cheap? Not that I'm complaining.

DavidH · 10-19-04, 08:10 PM

Artisan movies tend to go very cheap eventually.

UAIOE · 10-19-04, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rivero
See you at the pahty Richter!

I love "Total Recall" but i have to admit it is quite a funny movie.

I need to buy "Running Man".

The tin isnt a bad thing once you actually make a DVD holder to fit inside it.

Slowpc · 10-19-04, 09:15 PM

Yep , i own the tin too.... just dont leave the dvd in the thing.... just does not fit in...

Snowmaker · 10-19-04, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike45
I'm another proud owner of the monkey-ass tin and it's in perfect condition!

Mine too, but I sent a letter to the company and got the regular case and insert too and keep the disc in that.

fumanstan · 10-19-04, 09:50 PM

I have no issues with my tin. Sits on the cardboard on the shelf with the rest of my discs just fine.

ruk · 10-19-04, 09:58 PM

i own that tin, but it does not mean i have to like it...

Big Worms · 10-19-04, 11:30 PM

Do they even sell the tin version any more?

Clockwork · 10-19-04, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ruk
i own that tin, but it does not mean i have to like it...

Blasphemy I say! One must cherish the Baboon ass tin

QuiGonJosh · 10-20-04, 04:35 AM

I had the Babboons Ass case and sold it because it was so terrible!

MrE · 10-21-04, 11:25 AM

Love the tin!

Geofferson · 10-21-04, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fumanstan
I have no issues with my tin. Sits on the cardboard on the shelf with the rest of my discs just fine.

same here.

10-19-04, 05:42 PM	#1
Altimus Prime Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 2,239	Which Total Recall? Tonight at Target I saw a "special edition" of Total Recall for $5.50. I haven't opened it yet, but it looks like a keepcase in a cardboard slipcover. The price was right, so I got it. But now I don't know what I got. I saw what looked like one review for two different versions, and three DVDs listed in the price search. Is this the same release as the version that came out in the round tin? Is this the newest release?

10-19-04, 05:46 PM	#2
Randy Miller III DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 4,311	The one you got is the same release as the "Mars" tin version. Artisan released this one with two different packaging styles, much like the Special Edition for Basic Instinct (regular keepcase or clear case with "icepick" pen). __________________ Profile and most recent reviews

10-19-04, 05:59 PM	#3
gutwrencher DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: on a river in a kayak..where else? Posts: 4,949	I love and prefer my monkey-ass tin. man...people hated that thing. mine is still in perfect shape as is it's cheapie cardboard mount. __________________ My DVD/Film Library....(I'll update when I feel like it..tired of listing everything, everyday.....600+ purchased but not yet listed-now at 3,200+ titles)...and a buttload of kayaks/canoes

10-19-04, 06:01 PM	#4
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10-19-04, 06:17 PM	#6
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	All the ones in stores now are the same discs...just different covers...just don't get that Baboon's ass tin...ugh!

10-19-04, 06:26 PM	#7
littlefuzzy DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: In my secret underground lair, plotting to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!! Bwuaaahahahaha!! Posts: 4,590	Proud owner of a monkey-ass here! __________________ littlefuzzy's HUGE...... tracts of land.... -- My Anime My manga (check the Browsing... box to the left.) I just want to tell you both good luck, we're all counting on you.

10-19-04, 06:35 PM	#8
mike45 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,514	I'm another proud owner of the monkey-ass tin and it's in perfect condition!

10-19-04, 06:39 PM	#9
Rammsteinfan DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,071	I still have the tin and carboard holder as well... i made a custom cover for it so the tin and box are just sitting in a cabinet out of the way. was tired of it falling out so much. __________________ "Multitasking - screwing up several things at once!" MY BLU / DVD COLLECTION

10-19-04, 07:09 PM	#10
Rivero Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germantown Maryland Posts: 2,488	See you at the pahty Richter!

10-19-04, 07:27 PM	#11
TonyS Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Connecticut Posts: 245	I bought the tin version a while back. On a whim, I emailed Artisan and told them that, while I loved the tin and it looked great on display next to my T2 UE tin, etc., it really did not store well with all my other movies - actually, I think I (jokingly) told them it kept "rolling away". Anyway, within a week, I received a keep case in the mail, complete with Total Recall SE cover and insert! Hats off to Artisan!

10-19-04, 07:39 PM	#12
DavidH DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,463	There is a rumor that a third edition of Total Recall is coming. I remember an Artisan rep talked about it in an article and recently supposed specs on a German version were released.

10-19-04, 07:45 PM	#13
Mike Lowrey Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 3,019	When I finally decided to buy Total Recall, I made sure that I bought the regular keepcase version. Although the tin may look cool (for about three seconds) I knew that having that custom-shaped case would be a pain, so I just got the regular case version.

10-19-04, 08:07 PM	#14
Altimus Prime Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 2,239	Cool. Good info. Thanks for the help guys. Any idea why it's so gosh-darn cheap? Not that I'm complaining.

10-19-04, 08:10 PM	#15
DavidH DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,463	Artisan movies tend to go very cheap eventually.

10-19-04, 09:15 PM	#17
Slowpc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cape Cod Mass. Posts: 777	Yep , i own the tin too.... just dont leave the dvd in the thing.... just does not fit in... __________________ My DVD Collection on DVDProfiler (Last updated: Some time ago)

10-19-04, 09:50 PM	#19
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,359	I have no issues with my tin. Sits on the cardboard on the shelf with the rest of my discs just fine. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

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ruk DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Island of Staten Posts: 1,883	i own that tin, but it does not mean i have to like it... __________________ BLEED PURPLE AND GOLD

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Big Worms DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 3,406	Do they even sell the tin version any more? __________________ .:DVD Profiler :.

10-20-04, 04:35 AM	#23
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,220	I had the Babboons Ass case and sold it because it was so terrible!

10-21-04, 11:25 AM	#24
MrE DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,956	Love the tin!