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Josh-da-man 07-31-06 07:08 AM

I really doubt that the Target comic is the complete graphic novel (which retails for $20, and is over 200 pages long).

If anything, it's probably just a special reprint of V for Vendetta #1. The series ran for ten issues under DC Comics. So if that is the case, then it would be like getting the first chapter of a novel.

tonymontana313 07-31-06 10:34 AM

The comic still makes a good insert! :)

ctyankee 07-31-06 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Filmmaker
Well, a couple of people over at the HTF have seen the Best Buy set first hand and confirmed the mask is a miniature, i.e. not able to fit on an adult's face, so I'm changing gears back again. For $12 more, it should AT LEAST be built to scale. Back to Target's lenticular cover it is for me.

Turkeys. Way to blow a promotion to save 50 cents on plastic.

Drexl 07-31-06 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by jdslater1
I think the thing is nowadays we expect a commentary with everything, if it doesn't we think we will be double-dipping later on.

I have noticed that Warner's two-tiered releases (The Phantom of the Opera, Batman Begins, The Polar Express, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and now this) don't have commentaries. I think there's a possibility that they're leaving them off intentionally so that the 2-disc versions have most (if not all) of the extras. That way, more people will be inclined to spend the extra money, whereas if the single-disc version had commentary, that may be enough bonus content for some.

darmok 07-31-06 11:58 AM

anybody knows what the Walmart exclusive is? supposed to be some bonus disc packed side-by-side (as usual).

bboisvert 07-31-06 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by darmok
anybody knows what the Walmart exclusive is? supposed to be some bonus disc packed side-by-side (as usual).

Damn, really? I can NEVER find those. I'm still missing the Munich one...

darmok 07-31-06 01:44 PM

so far we have:

Bestbuy - box set w/ mini mask
CC - litho
Target - lenticular slip w/ comic
Walmart - bonus disc

don't remember when the last time a title got wh*red out like this :grumble:

Digital Groove 07-31-06 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
I really doubt that the Target comic is the complete graphic novel (which retails for $20, and is over 200 pages long).

If anything, it's probably just a special reprint of V for Vendetta #1. The series ran for ten issues under DC Comics. So if that is the case, then it would be like getting the first chapter of a novel.


Makes sense, thanks. I didn't know how many issues were made of the series or how thick the graphic novel would be. Figured I'd ask :)

Randal_Graves 07-31-06 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by Josh-da-man
I really doubt that the Target comic is the complete graphic novel (which retails for $20, and is over 200 pages long).

If anything, it's probably just a special reprint of V for Vendetta #1. The series ran for ten issues under DC Comics. So if that is the case, then it would be like getting the first chapter of a novel.

Yeah, I doubt it too. But it might be the complete graphic novel that comes with it, since it only retails for $12 at Target nowadays. But on the other hand, I don't see how they would package it with the dvd....Guess we'll see tomorrow!

majorjoe23 07-31-06 04:02 PM

Target carries the graphic novel? Cool.

gryffinmaster 07-31-06 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by darmok
so far we have:

Bestbuy - box set w/ mini mask
CC - litho
Target - lenticular slip w/ comic
Walmart - bonus disc

don't remember when the last time a title got wh*red out like this :grumble:

Chronicles of Narnia, Batman Begins, and Star Wars Ep. III were all tossed around with exclusive extras to a presistent degree. But not with a schnazzy box w/ mask.

Tarantino 07-31-06 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by ctyankee
Turkeys. Way to blow a promotion to save 50 cents on plastic.

More like saving shelf space.

= J

tonymontana313 07-31-06 06:20 PM


Originally Posted by Tarantino
More like saving shelf space.

= J

Who cares about shelf space when you're getting an actual size replica mask?

CertifiedTHX 07-31-06 08:00 PM

Okay, a dumb question, I'm sure, but...the 2-disc is being sold at Circuit City, isn't it? It appears on their web site, but there was no mention of it in the weekly ad. I'm tempted by that lithograph, but not if it means being limited to the single-disc release.

--THX

NitroJMS 07-31-06 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by CertifiedTHX
Okay, a dumb question, I'm sure, but...the 2-disc is being sold at Circuit City, isn't it? It appears on their web site, but there was no mention of it in the weekly ad. I'm tempted by that lithograph, but not if it means being limited to the single-disc release.

--THX

CC is carrying the 2-disc version. It is tagged at $24.99, but I would assume it will be $22.99 since that's what Harry Potter 4, Batman Begins, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were priced at for the 2-disc set.

gerrythedon 07-31-06 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by Drexl
I have noticed that Warner's two-tiered releases (The Phantom of the Opera, Batman Begins, The Polar Express, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and now this) don't have commentaries. I think there's a possibility that they're leaving them off intentionally so that the 2-disc versions have most (if not all) of the extras. That way, more people will be inclined to spend the extra money, whereas if the single-disc version had commentary, that may be enough bonus content for some.

most likely Begins, Charlie & V's commentaries will be on the HD-DVD versions.

ds6161 07-31-06 11:39 PM

differance between 1 & 2 disc vers.??
 
I looked but could not find anything..
Is the 1st disc the same as the single disc??
if not what??

thankz

kahuna415 08-01-06 01:01 AM

I don't see in thread, but what's BB's price for the just the 2 Disc set??

billz 08-01-06 01:01 AM

I just ordered the Best Buy Collector's set for in-store pickup. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm thinking that if I don't like it I can still display the mask in honor of the comic series. It's my favorite Alan Moore title behind Watchmen and From Hell. Not far behind, mind you. ;)

Peep 08-01-06 01:55 AM


Originally Posted by darmok
so far we have:

Bestbuy - box set w/ mini mask
CC - litho
Target - lenticular slip w/ comic
Walmart - bonus disc

don't remember when the last time a title got wh*red out like this :grumble:

How about the rerelease of Napoleon OneJokeMovie!?!

STR1PES 08-01-06 08:10 AM

I'm one of the freaks that would give top dollar for this movie just for the Portman Schoolgirl scene.


:drool:

horroru 08-01-06 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by cisman
Is the Steel version only a R3 release? That might be better than the Target release. Especially if it was as crappy as the Final Destination 3 at target from last week.

Just picked my copy up on the way to work. This lenticular cover is pretty cool, much better than that crappy FD3 one last week.
The cover is the movie poster with V holding the dagger in the left corner, with Natalie Portman beside the dagger and the V in the circle symbol partially hidden in the background.
Tilt the cover, and the background turns black and the V symbol appears dripping down the cover.
Tilt it again and the V symbol bursts into flames.
Very well done.
Plus the comic book included reprints issues 1-2, so it's a nice bonus.
One other nice thing I noticed for those who care-- the slipcase does NOT have a hole cut out for the UPC code, which I appreciate.

lordzeppelin 08-01-06 08:42 AM

what the hell is on the Wal-Mart bonus disc?

cisman 08-01-06 08:44 AM

Awesome thanks for the info horroru!

If anyone else gets any of the other version let us know.

I'm prob going to go pick a version up in about an hour and a half and I'm still torn bewteen the Target Len or the BB mask set.

random123 08-01-06 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by lordzeppelin
what the hell is on the Wal-Mart bonus disc?

The only "exclusive" I saw at Wal-Mart was a Single Disc V for Vendetta packed with the Animatrix for $19.99 with a "Wal-Mart Exclusive" sticker slapped on it. If there's an actual VFV bonus disc at Wal-Mart, I must've missed it..


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