Just Got Friday the 13th Box Today!
10-05-04, 01:07 AM
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Does anyone know if the Futureshop in Canada will have the extra bonus disc? Since they are owned by Best Buy they often get the extra discs. But on the Futureshop website, there is no mention of it.
10-05-04, 10:37 AM
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Actually, on the futureshop website there IS mention of it... the bonus disc should be included if you get it early... I think quantities are limited, since on Futureshop.ca there are two listings... one for the set selling at $59.99 (which does not mention the bonus disc) and another for $63.99 that does mention it (and is currently sold out).....
I work at FS so I'll check tonight and clarify if I can.
MATT
update edit: Our store didn't get any with the bonus disc...
I work at FS so I'll check tonight and clarify if I can.
MATT
update edit: Our store didn't get any with the bonus disc...
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10-05-04, 10:55 AM
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actually in regards to the bonus Best Buy disc, it looks like it is inside the box, there is a sticker on the outside that states: "Best Buy Exclusive: Extra bonus Disc inside"
now I should be spitting needles, I should have read your review Sunday Morning more in depth,I didn't realize that the Sean S. Cunningham commentary which is on the UK Special Edition is NOT on this domestic version, that really makes me really mad, now I have to buy the Friday the 13th (first movie) a third time, grrr.. Paramount, you're killing me.
now I should be spitting needles, I should have read your review Sunday Morning more in depth,I didn't realize that the Sean S. Cunningham commentary which is on the UK Special Edition is NOT on this domestic version, that really makes me really mad, now I have to buy the Friday the 13th (first movie) a third time, grrr.. Paramount, you're killing me.
10-05-04, 01:00 PM
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Best Buy bonus disk is shrinkwrapped on the outside of the main F13 box. It is in a plain white sleeve, under a paper info sheet on the back. Info sheet is only for the packs with the bonus disk, and is a slightly smaller version of the back of the actual box, except that it mentions the bonus disc at the very bottom.
I ordered mine at bestbuy.com to take advantage of the online-only sale on horror boxsets, and did the in-store pickup thing. When I picked it up, I noticed they had set aside one WITHOUT the bonus disk, so I had to ask them to switch it out, since that was the reason I was buying with them to begin with. She made sure it had the same item number, and then swapped it out no problem.
Just got through watching part 4 (here at work
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I ordered mine at bestbuy.com to take advantage of the online-only sale on horror boxsets, and did the in-store pickup thing. When I picked it up, I noticed they had set aside one WITHOUT the bonus disk, so I had to ask them to switch it out, since that was the reason I was buying with them to begin with. She made sure it had the same item number, and then swapped it out no problem.
Just got through watching part 4 (here at work
)
10-05-04, 01:25 PM
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I ended up buying this at Target. Circuit City and Best Buy in Westbury Long Island were both long sold out. Figuring that I missed the bonus disc I went elsewhere and got the last copy at Target.
10-05-04, 01:58 PM
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I got to BB right at 10 and went straight to the horror section. I picked up one and some other kid did. Now they only have two; it seemed maybe some store employees got a few, cuz I expected andleast 20 copies.
But oh well, I got mine.
But oh well, I got mine.
10-05-04, 02:33 PM
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When I picked mine up at 10:30 this morning there was only maybe ten sets... the girl from that department said they (Best Buy) didn't get many in. I got my set for $46.39 + tax using the Madden coupon.
10-05-04, 03:32 PM
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Glad so many people are buying it & posting that it's sold out b/c it just means I'll get mine when the better version comes out much faster
They have already stated that this box set does NOT feature the long available overseas uncut version of the original movie (which is awful that it's not included) as well as a TON of extras that are not included on this box set, so as long as it sells well, a new release will be in the work.
So keep on buying people, I'll save money & wait for a future release.
They have already stated that this box set does NOT feature the long available overseas uncut version of the original movie (which is awful that it's not included) as well as a TON of extras that are not included on this box set, so as long as it sells well, a new release will be in the work.
So keep on buying people, I'll save money & wait for a future release.
10-05-04, 04:52 PM
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Originally posted by mdc3000
Actually, on the futureshop website there IS mention of it... the bonus disc should be included if you get it early... I think quantities are limited, since on Futureshop.ca there are two listings... one for the set selling at $59.99 (which does not mention the bonus disc) and another for $63.99 that does mention it (and is currently sold out).....
Actually, on the futureshop website there IS mention of it... the bonus disc should be included if you get it early... I think quantities are limited, since on Futureshop.ca there are two listings... one for the set selling at $59.99 (which does not mention the bonus disc) and another for $63.99 that does mention it (and is currently sold out).....
10-05-04, 07:09 PM
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Ok..now someone be honest with me..
Im only missing 3 movies that are in this set. Is it worth it for me to toss aside the other dvds I already have and get this collection? Keep in mind I could care less about the extras.
Did they or didnt they improve the video and audio quality?
Im only missing 3 movies that are in this set. Is it worth it for me to toss aside the other dvds I already have and get this collection? Keep in mind I could care less about the extras.
Did they or didnt they improve the video and audio quality?
10-05-04, 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by KevinSmithIsGod
Ok..now someone be honest with me..
Im only missing 3 movies that are in this set. Is it worth it for me to toss aside the other dvds I already have and get this collection? Keep in mind I could care less about the extras.
Did they or didnt they improve the video and audio quality?
Ok..now someone be honest with me..
Im only missing 3 movies that are in this set. Is it worth it for me to toss aside the other dvds I already have and get this collection? Keep in mind I could care less about the extras.
Did they or didnt they improve the video and audio quality?
If you don't care for extras, don't bother.
They don't improve on the A/V so again, don't bother.
10-05-04, 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
Glad so many people are buying it & posting that it's sold out b/c it just means I'll get mine when the better version comes out much faster
They have already stated that this box set does NOT feature the long available overseas uncut version of the original movie (which is awful that it's not included) as well as a TON of extras that are not included on this box set, so as long as it sells well, a new release will be in the work.
So keep on buying people, I'll save money & wait for a future release.
Glad so many people are buying it & posting that it's sold out b/c it just means I'll get mine when the better version comes out much faster
They have already stated that this box set does NOT feature the long available overseas uncut version of the original movie (which is awful that it's not included) as well as a TON of extras that are not included on this box set, so as long as it sells well, a new release will be in the work.
So keep on buying people, I'll save money & wait for a future release.
10-05-04, 11:18 PM
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I picked up the set today for $54 at Target. Not a bad deal.
From what I could tell regarding the transfers. They all looked great,and anyone who complains about this is just nitpicking for no reason. The films look the way they do,part 4 was shot in soft focus,so it will always look more grainy and washed out. But it still looks 100% better than the VHS releases and prints used on tv..and I am sure even the original theatrical release!
From what I could tell regarding the transfers. They all looked great,and anyone who complains about this is just nitpicking for no reason. The films look the way they do,part 4 was shot in soft focus,so it will always look more grainy and washed out. But it still looks 100% better than the VHS releases and prints used on tv..and I am sure even the original theatrical release!
10-06-04, 11:56 AM
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My useless best buy ran out long before I got there. They had about 11 million copies of aladdin though which of course was no use to me. Bastards, they never get enough copies of anything I have an interest in. They also seemed to be out of the LE of Shawshank Redemption.
10-06-04, 12:26 PM
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My best buy ran out yesterday also. Ended up going to Circuit City and buying it there. Would have been nice to have to the extra disc but I probably wouldn't have watched it anyway.
10-06-04, 03:50 PM
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I'm going to check Circuit City tonight. I want the bonus disc but it is a matter of principle....Maybe if Best Buy loses some business they will get their act together & order enough copies in the future....