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Old 06-03-03 | 10:26 AM
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Stupid T2:E Case!!!!

I just got the new Extreme edition and the metal case sucks! or at least the one I got does. The case held the box too tight and when I took it out it ripped the plastic and cover. I am heading back to get another one in exchange for this one... beware of bad metal cases when getting your T2 eXtreme edition.

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Old 06-03-03 | 10:38 AM
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This looks like it's going to be a big problem. Many people are reporting that there cover is being ripped as well.
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Old 06-03-03 | 10:38 AM
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yes, beware....i found one earlier during the weekend that actually had rust on the metal case (i didn't spot it because the price club version had it enclosed in a cardboard longbox).
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Old 06-03-03 | 10:56 AM
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I think Artisan is working on a T2 Suicide Edition for next year. The sleeve will be welded to the case and lined with razor blades.

Here's a great quote from an HTF member:

"Listen! And understand! That Terminator Extreme case is coming. It can't be pried off! It can't be bent! It doesn't react to damage, or threats, or violence. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until the case is damaged!"
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:02 AM
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Here's a great quote from an HTF member:

"Listen! And understand! That Terminator Extreme case is coming. It can't be pried off! It can't be bent! It doesn't react to damage, or threats, or violence. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until the case is damaged!"
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:05 AM
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Yeah, mine looks looks like an eventual problem. I like my Metal UE case best
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:18 AM
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I wonder why they can’t just make it a tin case like the Disney treasures or something.
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:50 AM
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Has anyone actually got a tin that didnt screw up the inner case? Im trying to decide if it will do me any good to exchange it for another.
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:51 AM
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Looks like I'll definitely stick with my 2-disc UE
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Old 06-03-03 | 11:58 AM
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my EE metal slip did tear part of the plastic cover of the inner case... just slightly though...and I am never putting the dvd back into that TIN.. it took about 3 minutes to get the damn thing out, it was packed TIGHTER than hell... A really crappy design really... I'll just put this cool looking slip case on the shelf by itself and keep the inner keep case seperate, to avoid further damage... I don't think this can really be avoided....looking at the way they made the inner folds of the tin, I think most people are going to get some tears

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Old 06-03-03 | 11:59 AM
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I looked through the ones at Target and tried to find one that didn't look bent or anything. Even though I had read all the post I tried to carefully remove it, and still ended up ripping the plastic on the dvdcase.

Worst case ever.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:03 PM
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I spent about 10 minutes going through the ones at my local Best Buy to try and find an unbent, unscratched, unwarped and undamaged one.

I found what I thought was the best one, now to try and get it open. Maybe I will try some silicone spray.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:13 PM
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Note to Artisan:

Your first metal case didn't fit the DVD properly and would slip off completely if held in any normal fashion.

Your second metal case fits so tight that some people are considering silicone spray to remove the DVD.

Fire your tin case designer.



BTW, that HTF quote is definitely the Quote Of The Week.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:15 PM
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It is definitely a stupidly designed metal case.

However, I have found that if you squeeze the metal case in the front and back the plastic dvd case will go in better. But, that was after I stratched the plastic a little bit the first time.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:24 PM
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I wonder how many people will be trying to return/exhange their damaged cases/cover art. I'm sure there will be many arguments with the retail Store Managers.

Maybe Artisan will get the message when they get a large quantity of defective returns from all the retail chains.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:31 PM
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Maybe try heating it a little in the oven with a little butter?

Throw on some sour cream and chives and you've got yourself an extreme side dish.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:35 PM
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Does anyone have an address or email for Artisan so those uf us who have a really screwed up one can try to get a replacement inner case and cover art. Dosnt sound like it will do any good to exchange them at the store.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:49 PM
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It took me a good 2 or 3 minutes to get it off the dvd case so it wouldn't tear the plastic off. It did tear a little bit, but that's ok. Cool idea, but didn't work that well.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:54 PM
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I had no problem with this at all...of course I read this thread before going out and buying this DVD today.

Just push the left and right sides tight and the DVD will slowly slide out. No scratches or anything for me.

I will admit, this tin case looks cool but is shaped terrible. Absolutely terrible.
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Old 06-03-03 | 12:54 PM
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I'll wait for the inevitable Artisan price drop and now (most likely) an inevitable repackaging. I got my UE to watch for now and it's not like I watch it more than once a year (if that). I would like this one, though, for the commentary.
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Old 06-03-03 | 01:09 PM
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Originally posted by karnblack
Maybe try heating it a little in the oven with a little butter?

Throw on some sour cream and chives and you've got yourself an extreme side dish.
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Old 06-03-03 | 01:24 PM
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haha, i thought i was the only one having trouble with this thing. When i took it out, it left an inch-long gash in the plastic covering the case binding. geez, i thought my artisan rambo trilogy was the worst case ever, but this takes the grand prize. back to bestbuy i go...
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Old 06-03-03 | 01:29 PM
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Mine didn't rip, but the top "nail" that holds the case together broke. Ugh.
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Old 06-03-03 | 01:38 PM
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I went through all the T2 DVDs at Best Buy and every case was dented or scratched.

I will try Target later tonight.
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Old 06-03-03 | 01:40 PM
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I bought my copy at Best Buy today. Removed the tin with no problem. None of the plastic on the case was ripped or anything. Guess I was lucky.
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