All store exclusives and freebies - 9/21/08 to 9/27/08
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All store exclusives and freebies - 9/21/08 to 9/27/08
These weekly threads are for the posting and discussion of that particular week's store exclusives and freebies.
These lists will likely be incomplete until Thursday or so, since DVDs are released on Tuesday and one of us needs to visit all the stores to confirm things.
Links to the master list and to the previous and next week's thread are below.
Volunteers needed: I regularly go to Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, and Walmart; but don't visit the other stores every week. If you work at or regularly go to the FYE/TWEC chains, Costco, Borders, K-mart/Sears, Barnes and Noble, Blockbuster, Hot Topic, or any other store that has DVD exclusives; We'd appreciate any updates you could give us.
All Stores - Thread for all movie cash and free ticket deals
tons of free movie deals at various retailers, see the above linked thread for full details
Best Buy -
Sex in the City - steelbook packaging
The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration - hardcover quote book
Target -
Sex in the City - deluxe edition contains alternate slipcover and additional bonus features on disc 2
Circuit City -
I searched and found nothing new
Wal Mart / Sam's Club -
Sex in the City - single disc DVD bundled with music CD
Leatherheads - bonus DVD
new Godfather 1-3 individual releases - lenticular slipcover and ringtone
K-Mart/Sears -
I searched and found nothing new
FYE/Sam Goody/other TWEC -
The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration - steelbook packaging
Barnes and Noble -
I searched and found nothing new
Borders -
I searched and found nothing new
Costco -
I searched and found nothing new
GameStop / MovieStop - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Blockbuster -
I searched and found nothing new
Hot Topic - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Toys-R-Us -
I searched and found nothing new
The Disney Store - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Meijers - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Ralph's - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Hastings - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Acme / Albertson's - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Giant Food / Giant Eagle - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Fred Meyer - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Canadian Exclusives -
Futureshop
*Sex and the City steelbook - bonus "Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell" book (retail value $200 ) for first 250 who pre-order online)
*The Godfather Collection steelbook
Zellers
*Sex and the City + Notebook
Blocbuster Canada
*Sex and the City + bonus shoe bag
These lists will likely be incomplete until Thursday or so, since DVDs are released on Tuesday and one of us needs to visit all the stores to confirm things.
Links to the master list and to the previous and next week's thread are below.
Volunteers needed: I regularly go to Best Buy, Circuit City, Target, and Walmart; but don't visit the other stores every week. If you work at or regularly go to the FYE/TWEC chains, Costco, Borders, K-mart/Sears, Barnes and Noble, Blockbuster, Hot Topic, or any other store that has DVD exclusives; We'd appreciate any updates you could give us.
All Stores - Thread for all movie cash and free ticket deals
tons of free movie deals at various retailers, see the above linked thread for full details
Best Buy -
Sex in the City - steelbook packaging
The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration - hardcover quote book
Target -
Sex in the City - deluxe edition contains alternate slipcover and additional bonus features on disc 2
Circuit City -
I searched and found nothing new
Wal Mart / Sam's Club -
Sex in the City - single disc DVD bundled with music CD
Leatherheads - bonus DVD
new Godfather 1-3 individual releases - lenticular slipcover and ringtone
K-Mart/Sears -
I searched and found nothing new
FYE/Sam Goody/other TWEC -
The Godfather, The Coppola Restoration - steelbook packaging
Barnes and Noble -
I searched and found nothing new
Borders -
I searched and found nothing new
Costco -
I searched and found nothing new
GameStop / MovieStop - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Blockbuster -
I searched and found nothing new
Hot Topic - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Toys-R-Us -
I searched and found nothing new
The Disney Store - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Meijers - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Ralph's - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Hastings - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Acme / Albertson's - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Giant Food / Giant Eagle - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Fred Meyer - I have not been in the store to verify all new exclusives; has anyone else been there?
Canadian Exclusives -
Futureshop
*Sex and the City steelbook - bonus "Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell" book (retail value $200 ) for first 250 who pre-order online)
*The Godfather Collection steelbook
Zellers
*Sex and the City + Notebook
Blocbuster Canada
*Sex and the City + bonus shoe bag
This is week #144 of listing these exclusives.
last week: exclusive thread for 9/14/08 to 9/20/08
next week: exclusive thread 9/28/08 to 10/04/08
Exclusive Bonus DVD Master Thread
Bonus Disc Trade/Exchange Master Thread
last week: exclusive thread for 9/14/08 to 9/20/08
next week: exclusive thread 9/28/08 to 10/04/08
Exclusive Bonus DVD Master Thread
Bonus Disc Trade/Exchange Master Thread
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Here are the Canadian exclusives I've found so far in flyers and such:
Futureshop
*Sex and the City steelbook - bonus "Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell" book (retail value $200 ) for first 250 who pre-order online)
*The Godfather Collection steelbook
Zellers
*Sex and the City + Notebook
Blocbuster Canada
*Sex and the City + bonus shoe bag
Futureshop
*Sex and the City steelbook - bonus "Sex and the City: Kiss and Tell" book (retail value $200 ) for first 250 who pre-order online)
*The Godfather Collection steelbook
Zellers
*Sex and the City + Notebook
Blocbuster Canada
*Sex and the City + bonus shoe bag
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Sex and the City:Kiss and Tell
$200 retail value is a lot...more than the whole entire series dvd set regular price w/out sale
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Best Buy will have a "Sex and the City" STEELBOOK!
I have seen it with my own eyes, and yes, it is a steelbook. I'm not quite sure why Best Buy did not mention specifically that it is a steelbook like they did when they advertised "The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Maybe it isn't made by the company steelbook, but it certainly is one. Just wanted to give the heads-up to everyone on that. I found this out by speaking to one of the people in the media department at my local store that knows me from all my shopping. I asked them about it and they said that they had just received a cardboard display for next week. I asked if he could show it to me, so he brought one out for me to see.
I have seen it with my own eyes, and yes, it is a steelbook. I'm not quite sure why Best Buy did not mention specifically that it is a steelbook like they did when they advertised "The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Maybe it isn't made by the company steelbook, but it certainly is one. Just wanted to give the heads-up to everyone on that. I found this out by speaking to one of the people in the media department at my local store that knows me from all my shopping. I asked them about it and they said that they had just received a cardboard display for next week. I asked if he could show it to me, so he brought one out for me to see.
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We certainly have some people on this forum that get excited about steelbooks.
And then we have people that immediately throw all the packaging away and put the DVDs in binders.
I'm leaning towards joining the later group perhaps, but I go back and forth.
And then we have people that immediately throw all the packaging away and put the DVDs in binders.
I'm leaning towards joining the later group perhaps, but I go back and forth.
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Is this a different book that is sold at amazon.com & bn.com for approximately $20? ...
Sex and the City:Kiss and Tell
$200 retail value is a lot...more than the whole entire series dvd set regular price w/out sale
Sex and the City:Kiss and Tell
$200 retail value is a lot...more than the whole entire series dvd set regular price w/out sale
Later
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hahaha, i'm in the same boat as you are, but i'm totally obsessive compulsive when it comes to the packaging. I actually go out of my way to pick a box that's in good condition, it's sick I know. And I keep the disc in binders while keeping the boxes on the shelf, someday I'm gonna run out of space. When it comes to steelbooks though, I only collect the titles I want, and SatC is not on the list... it's interesting that they use the steelbook on a chick-flick though, usually it's for fanboys titles...
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Transworld Entertainment (FYE, Suncoast, etc) will have an exclusive tin for The Godfather collection. Sadly, it's SD only.
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^
Suncoast (all TWEC i assume)
Godfather restoration SD - It's actually a steelbook! i was quite surprised when i went into suncoast and saw it this morning since i didn't read anything about it here on dvdtalk... although i don't keep up with the steelbook thread that often.
i wasn't planning on buying the restoration, but the allure of the steelbook drew me in. plus, there's a $10 mail-in rebate, so it would be only $39.99 after, cheaper than the other retailers i believe. so eh, why not?
also,
Wal-Mart
Godfather, Godfather II, Godfather III - each INDIVIDUAL release has an exclusive lenticular slipcover and includes the godfather theme ringtone. $13.00 each.
Borders
NADA, ZIP, ZILCH.
Target
Sex and the City 2-Disc - Alternate slipcover (made to look like crocodile-skin?) and bonus disc with 3 featurettes
those are the only things i noticed... haven't been anywhere else. anyone got news on any costco exclusives?
Suncoast (all TWEC i assume)
Godfather restoration SD - It's actually a steelbook! i was quite surprised when i went into suncoast and saw it this morning since i didn't read anything about it here on dvdtalk... although i don't keep up with the steelbook thread that often.
i wasn't planning on buying the restoration, but the allure of the steelbook drew me in. plus, there's a $10 mail-in rebate, so it would be only $39.99 after, cheaper than the other retailers i believe. so eh, why not?
also,
Wal-Mart
Godfather, Godfather II, Godfather III - each INDIVIDUAL release has an exclusive lenticular slipcover and includes the godfather theme ringtone. $13.00 each.
Borders
NADA, ZIP, ZILCH.
Target
Sex and the City 2-Disc - Alternate slipcover (made to look like crocodile-skin?) and bonus disc with 3 featurettes
those are the only things i noticed... haven't been anywhere else. anyone got news on any costco exclusives?
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Thanks for the post about the Godfather steelbook. I had planned to pass on this, but the packaging has pushed me over the edge.
The Target Sex in the City is different than I'm used to seeing. It's the 2-disc set, but there isn't a 3rd bonus disc. Instead, it has a different Disc #2 than the other retailers -- the 3 featurettes are added to the existing bonus stuff.
The Target Sex in the City is different than I'm used to seeing. It's the 2-disc set, but there isn't a 3rd bonus disc. Instead, it has a different Disc #2 than the other retailers -- the 3 featurettes are added to the existing bonus stuff.
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^ okay, thanks for the clarification on the Target SatC disc. I was confused when I just opened up the package and saw 2 discs. I thought they had forgotten disc 2 by mistake! i would've preferred that the bonus featurettes be on a 3rd disc, but i think the disc itself is pretty bare so i'm guessing it doesn't affect the compression.
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I did the exact same thing. It took a bit of comparison with some reviews to realize that the last 3 things on the second screen was the "exclusive" content that wasn't on everyone else's disc #2.
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Will someone be kind enough to post what these features are exactly that are exclusive to Target? Wondering if it is worth getting another copy, as I am picking up both Best Buy & Future Shop steelbooks already.
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Putting Sex on Screen (14 minutes)
The Ladies of Sex and the City (11 minutes)
HBO First Look (13 minutes)
All are EPK-type stuff with movie clips, interviews, a little behind-the-scenes footage. Nice to have, but nothing in-depth or earth-shattering. I definitely wouldn't buy a 2nd copy to get this.
However, since you've already bought 2 copies () you may be a bit more likely to be interested.
I do like the slipcover too, since it matches the color scheme of the box set. I'm vaguely tempted by the BB steelbook, but since this purchase is for my wife and she won't give two shits about any of this (she'd be fine w/VHS), I'll restrain myself.
The Ladies of Sex and the City (11 minutes)
HBO First Look (13 minutes)
All are EPK-type stuff with movie clips, interviews, a little behind-the-scenes footage. Nice to have, but nothing in-depth or earth-shattering. I definitely wouldn't buy a 2nd copy to get this.
However, since you've already bought 2 copies () you may be a bit more likely to be interested.
I do like the slipcover too, since it matches the color scheme of the box set. I'm vaguely tempted by the BB steelbook, but since this purchase is for my wife and she won't give two shits about any of this (she'd be fine w/VHS), I'll restrain myself.
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[QUOTE=shyguy1083;8957525]^
Suncoast (all TWEC i assume)
Godfather restoration SD - It's actually a steelbook! i was quite surprised when i went into suncoast and saw it this morning since i didn't read anything about it here on dvdtalk... although i don't keep up with the steelbook thread that often.
i wasn't planning on buying the restoration, but the allure of the steelbook drew me in. plus, there's a $10 mail-in rebate, so it would be only $39.99 after, cheaper than the other retailers i believe. so eh, why not?
I got mine at FYE and it was only $44.99 plus I also received the $10 rebate making it only $34.99...I would think they should be the same price..If you have a FYE in the area you might want to check, but I don't know if you want to go through all that trouble for $5.00.
Suncoast (all TWEC i assume)
Godfather restoration SD - It's actually a steelbook! i was quite surprised when i went into suncoast and saw it this morning since i didn't read anything about it here on dvdtalk... although i don't keep up with the steelbook thread that often.
i wasn't planning on buying the restoration, but the allure of the steelbook drew me in. plus, there's a $10 mail-in rebate, so it would be only $39.99 after, cheaper than the other retailers i believe. so eh, why not?
I got mine at FYE and it was only $44.99 plus I also received the $10 rebate making it only $34.99...I would think they should be the same price..If you have a FYE in the area you might want to check, but I don't know if you want to go through all that trouble for $5.00.
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Could anyone be kind enough to post a picture of Best Buy's Sex and the City the Movie Steelbook Edition including the Best Buy price sticker and SKU? I've called all 4 of my local Best Buy stores and none of them had any clue what I was asking for. Is this steelbook version extremely rare? Is it being sold at selected Best Buy stores?
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The Best Buy I went to had about 10. The UPC on this is different from the regular version; the UPC is 794043127328.
Just tell them it's the one that is pink metal, lol.
Just tell them it's the one that is pink metal, lol.
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Could anyone be kind enough to post a picture of Best Buy's Sex and the City the Movie Steelbook Edition including the Best Buy price sticker and SKU? I've called all 4 of my local Best Buy stores and none of them had any clue what I was asking for. Is this steelbook version extremely rare? Is it being sold at selected Best Buy stores?
No clue on the rarity of the steelbook, if there is any rarity at all. When I was at my local Best Buy, I would say there were about 15 copies on their display. This was at 10AM right when they opened. There weren't any other customers looking for it right at open (like with 300's helmet and even the Grindhouse steelbooks) so I can't guage demand from my store. Ad says each store should have AT LEAST 10.
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