Does anyone have the Hammer Horror Collection of theirs?

This one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Ham...0609561&sr=8-1

Good?

It's a terrific set IMO. A must own if you love Hammer horror especially considering many of the films are difficult to come by in the US.

I bought it a couple of years ago when the pound/dollar exchange rate made it pretty cheap, even though I already had most of the US versions (Anchor Bay). They look like they used the same source prints and they look very good. In case you don't know, the box is roughly a 5 inch cube (5x5x5) and the individual discs are packed in plastic jewel case inserts. It works out great because it takes up very little space for 21 movies and I don't display my movies anyway. Of course, they are Region 2 PAL. I have not watched them all, but the ones I have watched all played perfectly on my Oppo. No "PAL shudder" or "ghosting."

The only complaints I've heard about it is that several of the films are misframed. However, still an awesome set. I have seen it much cheaper than that on Amazon, if you're the patient type.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Series 1 - Complete [DVD] is down to £10.93 (69% off)

This UK version has 6 single-sided discs compared to the U.S. version which has 3 double-sided discs.

Some of you may not consider this a deal, but I figured I'd mention it anyways as there are surely some people who would be interested =)

It seems there is a Remastered DVD release of the complete series of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. This looks to be a UK only release so far, as I can't find any mention of it anywhere else besides international websites.

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau £110.20 (Release May 23 2011)

From the Amazon page:

Available on DVD for the first time, and digitally enhanced from the original master tapes, comes the opportunity to own what The Boston Globe has called ‘the most spectacular and colourful series on the air.’ The legendary Jacques Cousteau, along with the loyal crew of his famous ship, Calypso, spent a decade travelling the world’s seas, documenting the many wonders that they encountered. A pioneer in many senses, Cousteau’s technical wizardry allowed for the filming of new species and behavior in the animal kingdom, all presented with a profound respect for the natural world.

• This groundbreaking series set the trend for nature documentaries, revealing the reality of making the programmes, alongside incredible footage of animals in the wild.

• Contains all 36 episodes of the classic series, which ran from 1967-1976, and which the New York Daily News called ‘what television can and should do best.

Another enthusiastic vote for the Hammer box. The packaging is very cool as well.

Terrific set. The only thing I noticed was She was presented in a different screen ratio than the individual DVD that was released prior to the set.

any word on if that X-files set will play (region 2) here in the US?

I wonder how this compares to "Jacques Cousteau Ultimate Collection" which actually has 21 discs vs. the collection you've listed above. Its also a lot cheaper! I'd like to get this set but I'd really prefer an NTSC version (or better yet - blu-ray).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jacques-Cous...0751437&sr=1-1

It's region 2, you just answered your own question.

As a reviewer mentions, that set above includes little to no footage from the actual TV series. (And the little footage included is terribly grainy)

I'd hope we'd be getting an NTSC set, but since we're so close to the release date, it may not happen anytime soon. (They probably also feel that there is more of a market for this sort of thing in Europe)

No he didn't? Most DVD players worldwide will play R2 (or any region) discs either naturally or with an unlock code that can easily be found online.

Also, all PC DVD players will play any region DVD's.

Your 2nd comment is not correct. All pc players will play both pal and ntsc. However, to make a pc player region free requires either software or a firmware hack; though both are easily obtainable.

You can get a freeware solution here:
http://www.dvdfab.com/passkey-lite.htm

Many people use Any DVD, though it is not free:
http://www.slysoft.com/en/anydvd.html

Re standalone set top players: as of at least a year ago pretty much all Philips would go region free with simple handset hack, even the $30 models.

no, no i didn't. I know its region 2 i mean i've seen a website where it lists dvd's and blu's that are listed as different regions (ie: region 2) and they will still play on region 1 players for whatever reason. Guess i could just watch these on my laptop of unlock my dvd player, but i kinda anted to watch them on my ps3.

Even if a UK DVD was region free, it would probably be PAL format which means your PS3 will not play it. Their are rare exceptions of region free NTSC discs from the UK. One is the old Sanctuary "Meet John Doe" release.

Blu Ray is a different matter.

The current US PS3 is cannot play PAL content. SO the X-Files set, which is region 2 PAL, cannot.

You can rip these to your PC and watch them through your PS3 via Media Player can't you?

i just said forget it and unlocked my pc's disc drive.

Just found this one:

Jerry Lewis Collection [DVD] [1957] - 15.93 pounds - 11 discs!

Anyone know anything about this set? Anamorphic?

Yes, they are anamorphic, Adam.

This 14-disc ALFRED HITCHCOCK COLLECTION is now down to GBP13.00 - terrific deal!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitchcock-Di...1318959&sr=1-1

As good as the price is, the US version is much better. More extras, and all in the correct aspect ration, where the UK isn't

Scarface blu-ray steelbook with cigar box for 44.99 GBP. around $63.50

Linky

On that Hammer box set, I just dug mine out today and "remembered" that the individual disks are packed in hard plastic, like the inside of a cd jewel case and held together in volumes with a cardboard outer wrapper. I had said they were in window envelopes which is totally wrong. I must have been thinking of something else. Sorry about that.

I've been keeping my eye on this perennially on sale set for awhile:
Classic Sci-Fi Collection Currently at just under 9 pounds:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Sci-...4450304&sr=1-4

Also while technically not a box, amazon's showing Eureka's 2 Disc of Blue Angel in the box sale at just under 7 pounds. Eureka tends to have superior quality to Kino, even with the Pal to NTSC conversion:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Angel-T...356746&sr=1-53