Steelbooks - what's the big deal?
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Originally Posted by Imail724
Is there any difference between the Canadian The Boondock Saints and the American one, aside from the American one being called the "Unrated Special Edition" and being released under 20th Century Fox and the Canadian one being called the "Deluxe Collector's Edition" and being released under Maple? Because I bought what I thought to be the US version on ebay and received the Canadian one.
- The Canadian version, although the packaging states the transfer to be letterboxed widescreen 1.85:1, the transfer is in fact 2.35:1, and unfortunately isn't anamorphic.
- The US version, which is anamorphic, contain deleted scenes and feature a commentary.
Depending on who you ask, I think that the US version is the better one.
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Oh, shit, I haven't watched it since I got my upconverting dvd player, so I didn't know it wasn't anamorphic! That sucks! Who wants to trade?!
EDIT: I didn't pop it into the dvd-player, but I'm looking at the back of the case now and it says it does have two commentaries, deleted scenes, and is presented in Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1. Phew, you scared me there for a minute.
EDIT: I didn't pop it into the dvd-player, but I'm looking at the back of the case now and it says it does have two commentaries, deleted scenes, and is presented in Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1. Phew, you scared me there for a minute.
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The Ultimate Bourne Collection R2 UK - OOP???
Three weeks after it was released in the UK, it is currently unavailable.
Amazon.co.uk: Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Amazon.co.uk: Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
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Originally Posted by howwon
Three weeks after it was released in the UK, it is currently unavailable.
Amazon.co.uk: Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Amazon.co.uk: Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.
Happy new year to you all!
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My second order from Amazon.de finally arrived today. The only casualty was X-men 3. One of the disc was a floater, due to poor quality control.
The King Kong case will look nice next to my King Kong DEE Gift Set, that I picked up from HMV for only $16.99.
The King Kong case will look nice next to my King Kong DEE Gift Set, that I picked up from HMV for only $16.99.
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I think they're awesome and look better than regular dvd cases. I dont mind paying a little more for a Steelbook.
I only have The Departed, Boondock Saints, Bourne Ultimatum and Ultimate Versus.
Going to get the Fight Club and Man on Fire Steelbooks. I saw some of the R2 Steelbooks and definitely wouldnt mind a few of those.
I only have The Departed, Boondock Saints, Bourne Ultimatum and Ultimate Versus.
Going to get the Fight Club and Man on Fire Steelbooks. I saw some of the R2 Steelbooks and definitely wouldnt mind a few of those.
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Originally Posted by jPoD_TGN
I think they're awesome and look better than regular dvd cases. I dont mind paying a little more for a Steelbook.
I only have The Departed, Boondock Saints, Bourne Ultimatum and Ultimate Versus.
Going to get the Fight Club and Man on Fire Steelbooks. I saw some of the R2 Steelbooks and definitely wouldnt mind a few of those.
I only have The Departed, Boondock Saints, Bourne Ultimatum and Ultimate Versus.
Going to get the Fight Club and Man on Fire Steelbooks. I saw some of the R2 Steelbooks and definitely wouldnt mind a few of those.
i'm about to get the 'Man on Fire' steelbook collector's edition... found a great deal...
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Originally Posted by Dr Mabuse
i want that 'Ultimate Versus' steelbook...
i'm about to get the 'Man on Fire' steelbook collector's edition... found a great deal...
i'm about to get the 'Man on Fire' steelbook collector's edition... found a great deal...
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Originally Posted by slop101
Where's the 12 Monkeys steel-book from?
12 Monkeys LE Steelbook
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I think that all DVD cases should be steelbooks. They're solid, sturdy, and they give a nice weight to a DVD case the way that regular boxes used to give to VHS tapes. Most DVD cases now are the smaller, slimmer equivalent to Disney clamshell cases, which I never found particularly attractive.
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Originally Posted by BullGooseLoony
I think that all DVD cases should be steelbooks. They're solid, sturdy, and they give a nice weight to a DVD case the way that regular boxes used to give to VHS tapes. Most DVD cases now are the smaller, slimmer equivalent to Disney clamshell cases, which I never found particularly attractive.
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Originally Posted by BullGooseLoony
I think that all DVD cases should be steelbooks. They're solid, sturdy, and they give a nice weight to a DVD case the way that regular boxes used to give to VHS tapes. Most DVD cases now are the smaller, slimmer equivalent to Disney clamshell cases, which I never found particularly attractive.
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Of all of the Steelbooks that I have, I would have to say that "Terminator 2 Judgment Day: Extreme Edition" from Japan is high on my "A" list of Steelbooks.
I haven't had time to open it yet but it weighs a massive 0.586 Kg, more than the weight of most TV Boxsets.
My Steelbook collection
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
I haven't had time to open it yet but it weighs a massive 0.586 Kg, more than the weight of most TV Boxsets.
My Steelbook collection
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
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Originally Posted by howwon
My Steelbook collection
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
i didn't even think there were that many good movies from the R1 steelie list.
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Originally Posted by jPoD_TGN
I didnt know there were 52 R1 Steelbooks...
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Originally Posted by scott1598
holy crap, i think that internal switch was flipped and now you can't stop
i didn't even think there were that many good movies from the R1 steelie list.
i didn't even think there were that many good movies from the R1 steelie list.
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Originally Posted by scott1598
you know, that is a good point. without doubling up with US and Canada i counted 51. weird.
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Originally Posted by howwon
Of all of the Steelbooks that I have, I would have to say that "Terminator 2 Judgment Day: Extreme Edition" from Japan is high on my "A" list of Steelbooks.
I haven't had time to open it yet but it weighs a massive 0.586 Kg, more than the weight of most TV Boxsets.
My Steelbook collection
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
I haven't had time to open it yet but it weighs a massive 0.586 Kg, more than the weight of most TV Boxsets.
My Steelbook collection
R1 43 + 9 on order
R2 16 + 3 on order
R4 2 on order
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Originally Posted by hindolio
if you dont mind, an r1 steelbook list would be sweet
Appleseed
Appleseed w/ Action Figure
The Black Lagoon Vol.1
The Boondock Saints
Bourne Ultimatum
Canada Russia 72'
Cars
Cast Away
Dane Cook Tourgasm
The Da Vinci Code
The Departed
Day After Tomorrow
Die Hard (June/07)
Die Hard (Nov/07)
Die Hard 2: Die Harder
Die Hard 3: Die Hard with a Vengence
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fight Club
Grindhouse: Death Proof
Ghost in the Shell - Solid State Society
The Grudge 2
Hannibal
Hellsing Ultimate Series Vol.1 (Alucard Figure)
Hellsing Ultimate Series Vol.2 (Artbook in a slipcover)
Hellsing Ultimate Series Vol.3 (Anderson relief bust)
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
The Jungle Book
The Little Mermaid
Live Free or Die Hard
Man on Fire
Mission Impossible III
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Ocean's Thirteen
ONG-BAK
The Omen
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
Platoon
The Quiet Earth
Ratatouille
Robocop 20th Anniversary
The Scary Movie Collection
Shrek the Third
Spider-Man 3
Superman Returns
Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Animated Collection
Transformers Autobot
Transformers Decepticon
Versus: Ultimate Edition
V for Vendetta
X2: X-Men United
X-Men 3: The Last Stand
Titles in blue are on order.
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