Troy (Limited Edition) - Philippines - 1000 (BACK IN STOCK!)
11-14-04, 01:44 PM
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Troy (Limited Edition) - Philippines - 1000 (BACK IN STOCK!)
I have no idea why the other thread I made about this item is now closed. TheDVDetective now has three more of these in stock, from cancelled orders. If you want one, now is the time to jump on it!
Are any of you guys going to jump on this one?
Price: $47.99
http://www.thedvdetective.com/Mercha...Category_Code=
Are any of you guys going to jump on this one?
Price: $47.99
http://www.thedvdetective.com/Mercha...Category_Code=
Limited set (only 1,000 produced), First ever limited edtion for the Philippines (own a part of DVD history!), Special packaging (see picture), Cannes booklet re-print, Trailers, "In the Thick of the Battle", "From Ruins to Reality", "Troy: An Effects Odyssey", Easter egg, Gallery of the gods, Scene selection
11-14-04, 11:32 PM
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I have this set and the case is basically cardboard made to look like leather, and the book is the same dimension as the case. I have not watched this edition, but watched the UK edition, which hase excellent PQ. I wonder how much better the case is on the Korean LE?
11-16-04, 06:16 AM
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same contents but different presentation. the philippine version has thick tracing papers with prints.. more elegant. korean has a wooden box which is one of the best presentation i have ever seen...
more pix at dvdetective forum..
more pix at dvdetective forum..
11-28-04, 10:31 PM
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Finally got mine.
Overall, it's a decent LE but I still find the Korean Set to be the better of the two.
I guess I set my expectations too high.
Overall, it's a decent LE but I still find the Korean Set to be the better of the two.
I guess I set my expectations too high.
11-28-04, 10:38 PM
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There is already one of these on eBay by the way, you should check out the description. It has a starting bid of $99.99 and a BIN of $150.
Last edited by BrentLumkin; 11-28-04 at 10:40 PM.
11-28-04, 11:05 PM
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That's one hell of a description....makes me want to bid $100 
I thought Salo CC or possibly FITW LE was the MOTHER-OF-ALL-RARE-DVDS....
I thought Salo CC or possibly FITW LE was the MOTHER-OF-ALL-RARE-DVDS....
11-28-04, 11:07 PM
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The DVD is a Region 3 DVD in NTSC Format and will thus Play ON ALL Region 1 Players as Well as Any ALL Region Players
11-28-04, 11:11 PM
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Three things REALLY got to me specifically:
1) The title not only makes it sound like this is individually numbered, but also that the one for sale here is #1 out of 1000.
2) In the title and the description, it makes it sound like it's made of 100% real leather.
3) The line "This edition has everything the wooden box edition has and more." is a bit off also, obviously trying to build this version of up more than it should be. What "more" is included here that isn't in the other one?
1) The title not only makes it sound like this is individually numbered, but also that the one for sale here is #1 out of 1000.
2) In the title and the description, it makes it sound like it's made of 100% real leather.
3) The line "This edition has everything the wooden box edition has and more." is a bit off also, obviously trying to build this version of up more than it should be. What "more" is included here that isn't in the other one?
Last edited by BrentLumkin; 11-28-04 at 11:14 PM.
11-28-04, 11:27 PM
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Funny you should mention the "leather" thing. Some of the earlier pics gave me the impression that this set had a "leather" bound case.
As more and more detailed pics began to pop up, this LE set started to look like a cardboard shoebox with a "leather-like" appearance.
As more and more detailed pics began to pop up, this LE set started to look like a cardboard shoebox with a "leather-like" appearance.
11-29-04, 12:39 AM
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i think people got way too high expectations regarding this release.... and place the korean release on top to measure the level of craftsmanship..
when you check the descriptions in dvdetective, i think the item was appropriately described... but on the other hand, i prefer to keep my korean set pristine and use the Philippine Release for viewing..
that ebay posting is misleading though..
when you check the descriptions in dvdetective, i think the item was appropriately described... but on the other hand, i prefer to keep my korean set pristine and use the Philippine Release for viewing..
that ebay posting is misleading though..
11-29-04, 11:29 AM
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Unfortunately I must be one of the people who set my expectations too high.
The box is made out of what appears to be a pressed particle paper. The moment you see it, you realize it looks nothing like leather. I think it's simply the sheen that the paper gives off when being photographed that gives it a "leather" appearance.
Since it's a soft paper, which is wrapped around cardboard with some foam, it has a flimsy tear-able feel to it. If you note the image above where you can see the black area on the left side of the box inside the box, this is more pressed paper. Mine is a bit loose, and I worry it will tear after opening it repeatedly.
The booklet itself is nice, matching the Korean LE's booklet in print and paper quality.
There is no slip inside showing which number of the 1000 it is, unlike the Korean LE, which comes with a slip of paper #'ing it out of the total amount produced.
IMO, the only 2 things upping the price of this LE was it's short run and area of production.
The box is made out of what appears to be a pressed particle paper. The moment you see it, you realize it looks nothing like leather. I think it's simply the sheen that the paper gives off when being photographed that gives it a "leather" appearance.
Since it's a soft paper, which is wrapped around cardboard with some foam, it has a flimsy tear-able feel to it. If you note the image above where you can see the black area on the left side of the box inside the box, this is more pressed paper. Mine is a bit loose, and I worry it will tear after opening it repeatedly.
The booklet itself is nice, matching the Korean LE's booklet in print and paper quality.
There is no slip inside showing which number of the 1000 it is, unlike the Korean LE, which comes with a slip of paper #'ing it out of the total amount produced.
IMO, the only 2 things upping the price of this LE was it's short run and area of production.
11-30-04, 09:38 AM
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I'm selling mine @ cost (plus shipping) in anyone is interested. For anyone in the US...that's basically $56 shipped.
