all the boxes at my local BB had dents, nicks of some sort. i had to go thru about ten or so to get one that was just right. didn't help that these boxes are foil-etched, making dents and scratches that much more apparent. they are fragile, compared to the ones used by Paramount for the Indy trilogy.

i'm also a little crazy when it comes to boxsets. i usually like to keep the shrinkwrap on somehow as an added layer of protection from shelf wear.

Same thing happened to me. Went through looking for the best one until I got home and took the outer shell off. Two nicks on the side of the box that has the IV, V, VI. Sons of bitches.

I am also pretty bummed at how thin the box is for this thing. Given the three dimensional effect they were going for, I would have used a thicker box.

Thankfully i got a perfect one...

I really wish they would have done like Paramount and used the Indy style box. Now that's a good strong box that should last.

I was astounded at the box. I mean, I read here that it was flimsy and whatnot. But jeez, this isn't even worth thinking about keeping. Cereal comes in a stronger box. I need to pick up an aftermarket box, where's the best place for SW in particular?

My box is a little dinged, but no big deal. Still looks nice and beautiful.

Mine from best buy was mint, no dents or anything.

I would have liked for it to have been as sturdier box like the Indy set though, but still no big deal to me.

You can discover by a simple listen to the commentary track of one of the many interviews on Alien within the Alien Quadrilogy that none of the studios were the least bit interested in Alien until Star Wars turned out to be a HUGE hit. That is why if it weren't for Star Wars, there would be no Alien.

Guys, people are starving in the world. Who the hell cares if your cardboard box has a godforsaken dent?

disc cases

Box

And what's that thing that's glued to the outside? This could have been nicer, but FOX's packaging track record stinks.

I like the cases but the box is really thin and susceptible to creases and tearing. Even though I am completely thrilled with the content I was expecting a little bit better packaging.

The thing that is glued to the outside of the box is a big mistake. Wait till this glue sits on the shelf a few months and see how well it peels off the cover art. As it was it was hard to peel off without tearing the box.

Perhaps you should sell all your DVDs now and donate the money to charity.

Yes, it's a crappy box, so prone to getting banged and creased that practically none will look good no matter where you buy from. Darn. Oh well. I hope some great custom covers get created. And I hope we can actually download them from somewhere.

Yeah I stood at the display case at Wally World for a good 10 minutes trying to find at least a decent one...no way would someone find a mint box. When i got home and removed special features side cover..three dings...sucks! They should have used the Indy set design.

Don't reallly care. I just threw the box in my closet and put the 4 disks on my shelf next to the other 2.

I had no problems with the little glued attachment. Peeled right off.

Yes my box was perfect

For a triolgy everyone has been dying for they sure made this thing cheap. Whoever did the dvds did a VERY BAD JOB. Almost everyone I've talked to has problems with theirs skipping.

I think the out box design is on the cheap side too. Why couldn't they have made some nice felt box or something that you would actually want to keep and display.

I'm going to return mine and wait for a new improved version!!

It would cost more, and annoy those of us that don't give a fuck about cases and just carea about buying movies with good a/v quality.

Be prepared to wait a while, from the interview with the DVD producer, it looks like there will be no more release until the 30th anniversary in 2007. Plus, who knows, maybe it will be in a flimsy box as well.

Maybe they'll fix all the audio problems with ANH by then...

Go here if you want a more sturdy box:

http://designpaulchampagne.com/new2.html

has a box to hold the Trilogy plus bonus disc and 2 box designs that will hold all 6 Star Wars plus bonus disc.

Maybe this is a stupid question, but isn't the inner sleeve type box supposed to slide out of the thin silver outer box? I carefully cut the plastic film around the flap opening on the side and planned to slide out the inner sleeve box, keeping the thin outer sliver box wrapped in plastic. The thing is when I try to slide the inner box out, the back side seems to be glued to the outer box, and it will not come out. Am I missing something?

And made a box set of movies that you have to unfold into a 6-foot-long snake to get at the discs? Ermmm... no thanks.

The box for the Alien set is a textbook example of what NOT to do, in my opinion.


I have no problem with the Star Wars box. Got it in mint condition from Amazon. Pulled out the inner box. Removed the silver 'widescreen'/specs piece that was glued on. And backed the inner box into the outer slipcover so the keepcase spines are facing out. Took about 10 seconds and it doesn't look any worse/better than 99% of my boxed sets. Nothing to write home about, but I have no complaints either.

Really. That lame packaging is one of the reasons I decided to stick with Alien Legacy and not upgrade.

I think thats what she meant. As in taken in hint from the Quadrilogy about crappy design.

I'm not at all happy with the box.

I got mine from Amazon today. The top left corner on the side that has the IV, V, VI is crushed. I was getting ready to send an email to Amazon that the box is damaged when I came across this thread.

Looks like even if I go through the bother of exchanging it I may end up with the same problem so I'll probably just keep what I have. I'd rather have a box in good condition but it's not like I stare at the DVD's on my shelf anyhow so I guess it won't bother me much.