Yay/nay to "toys" coming with your DVDs?

[SPIDERone]

I love the little toys for the most part.. but feel they should be optional.

I'm a collector of little toys and figures from game/anime series' so I'm fine with them for the most part. With that said, when they try to force you to purchase one (raising the price from what might be $20 to $35) I don't like that. I like to choose which ones I'd want and which I don't.

[BuckNaked2k]

Hell no. I'm almost 40 years old, and still single. It's hard enough with the ladies without having a bunch of of collectible DVD toys hanging on my shelves!!

[Egon's Ghost]

I hate that knick-knacky crap. Into the landfill.
The fact that the 5th disc of Blade Runner comes only in that stupid wank set pisses me off.

[slop101]

Depends.

If it's a cool toy without being too much extra $ (like the Hellboy figure, which was an awesome figure and only $10 extra), then yes. But something like the little 300 Helmet, which isn't that cool, and adds way more than $10 to the price is not worth it.

[PrivatePixel]

'Yay'. For me, there's not much of an incentive in purchasing just a single disc DVD movie because they tend to get discounted quickly after it's released and there's nothing to differentiate it from the remainder of my movie collection. As I see it, the inclusion of collectibles adds an element of interest and novelty over the standard fare, and keeps me in this hobby. I also extend this philosophy to video games in SE/LE packaging as well (I've got deposits on Halo 3 Legendary Edition and Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition). Although I'm a sucker for slick pakaging, if I have no interest in the film (or game), the collectible in question is irrelevant in the decision-making process.

[Bandit03]

I say yea to collectibles, sometimes theyre worth the extra money and sometimes theyre not. As long as they give us the option, I'll be happy.

[Shagrath]

I love different packaging, such as steelbooks and digipaks, as long as it still fits on the shelf.

I don't like trinkets and other knick-knacks with my dvds. I'd rather have more features on disc as an extra.

[deto]

Originally Posted by slop101

Depends.

If it's a cool toy without being too much extra $ (like the Hellboy figure, which was an awesome figure and only $10 extra), then yes. But something like the little 300 Helmet, which isn't that cool, and adds way more than $10 to the price is not worth it.

$10 extra for the hellboy figure? i got the figure and dvd for $15.00 throw in Sword of Storms and i paid $20. for everything.

[JOE29]

No, I don't care for them. I understand other people do and that's fine, but I don't need them, and I also don't need them jacking up the prices just to get them. I'm happy enough with a 2 disc version of a movie ( disc #1- The full length feature movie disc #2- some extra features and some historical features too for the movies that apply ) that's all I want. You can have the "toy's"

[Big Worms]

Oh yeah I like them! As long as I like the movie.

[Layziebones]

I wouldnt waste money on any sets that came with collectible Masks, or Figures ETC. Id never put anything like that up in my house, so I just prefer the DVD by itself.

[slop101]

Originally Posted by deto

$10 extra for the hellboy figure? i got the figure and dvd for $15.00 throw in Sword of Storms and i paid $20. for everything.

My mistake - I meant $5 not $10

[TylerDurden_73]

I say offer people both versions, with and without. In the past I would go for the collectible, but now I am space challenged. I am getting the Bladerunner breifcase and haven't figured what to do with that yet....But studios should offer both.

[Lecithin]

I go out and get the figures or statues sometimes to display with the DVD anyway, so the "toys" being an optional set for purchase is great for me. I got the Hellboy figure and bust and the Matrix bust sets all for cheap when they were marked down. I got the 300 helmet but not the V for Vendetta mask, it's a great option as long as it is an option and not the only way you can get the movie.

As for non-comics related "toys" and extras, I don't really need a miniature Puffy Shirt or Monk's Diner napkin/mustard/ketchup set or Office Space stapler/mug/mouse pad set, but I got some of those too when I found the price was not much more than the DVD alone.

If you like them, get them, if not, nobody is forcing you to. I don't get how is it a problem that even needs to be addressed, unless it's just to have a chance to be scorned by those who sniff that they are "above" such juvenile things.

[7Keys]

I voted nay. If the Simpsons or Futurama did it I would feel differently. I wouldn't pay outrageous amounts of money for them, but if it was reasonably priced "collectors" set with a toy then I might.

[visitor Q]

Originally Posted by crazyrabbits

I would prefer companies focus more on the content of the DVD's ...

Same thoughts about the matter here. However, in some countries you get to have your cake and eat it too!!

I prefer slick, unique or refined packaging but only for the films that I really enjoy - well except one, the i, Robot Sonny head bust. I don't collect releases simply due to packaging or "toys" just for the sake of it ... like some that do indiscriminately (film-wise, packaging or items within) on another forum I check out occasionally. Though I have unloaded on a few import sets for both the film and the collectible mini-statues that came with. I love the things and don't regret the purchases. It's an uncommon affair but I still voted "Yay".

[nodeerforamonth]

depends on what it is.

[hindolio]

40 nays?!

[wilky61]

Originally Posted by nateman241

I don't know why you are embarrassed to display movie collectibles wilky61, If you love movies why are you so embarrassed?

It's bad enough that my woman has to put up with my DVD collection of "only" 200 and my obvious film nerd-ism. But she'd probably leave me over something like a Keanu bust on my desk or a briefcase for a "nerdy" sci-fi film like Blade Runner on my shelf.

[cerial442]

Originally Posted by wilky61

But she'd probably leave me over something like a Keanu bust on my desk or a briefcase for a "nerdy" sci-fi film like Blade Runner on my shelf.

Yikes.

[shacmasta]

I like them. More of a fan if there actually packed together, Not too keen on the buy dvd.....pick up figure in the front of the store deal. For display purposes I love when they pack them togther.

[renaldow]

Can't stand 'em. Don't even kid yourself or anybody else by calling them collectibles. These are junky trinkets at best!

[Layziebones]

Originally Posted by hindolio

40 nays?!

I think the reason people dont really like them is simply because of how much it offputs the females. Im sure she wouldnt raise a big deal over 1 or two, but when your house is filled with little toys like that it isnt exactly a turn-on if you know what I mean.

[Brian Shannon]

I like them if they are of decent quality

[reverie]

Originally Posted by Layziebones

I think the reason people dont really like them is simply because of how much it offputs the females. Im sure she wouldnt raise a big deal over 1 or two, but when your house is filled with little toys like that it isnt exactly a turn-on if you know what I mean.

Glad I found someone who can look past my hobbies then.

I obviously vote for "sure", but I still agree there should be options. Sometimes I like the little add-ons, sometimes I couldn't care less.