Maybe Im looking at these pics wrong, but as good as this set looks, the way the discs are stored yells scratch city. Its the same reason I didnt buy the Alias set. Id love to get this and sell off my current set (original release), but I dont want to dread every time I pull a disc out or put one back in.

I received my set in the mail yesterday from DD and have to say that this is an extremely well-packaged set, and probably one of the most complete I've seen.

The box itself is very strong and sturdy with no dangers of falling apart. The drawer that contains the graphic novel and all the other little gems is actually pretty compact and at least with my copy slides in and out relatively easy.

The sets themselves that hold the discs bare a resemblence to small photo album or CD wallet. The dics fit in snug, meaning they aren't loose and you don't have to tug at them to get them out. The material that it is made from seems pretty good and smooth with no ridges that could cause damage to the disc and there shouldn't have any problems sliding the discs in and out if that is of anyones concern.

In fact it's a better design this way than the old original releases because at least you don't have to worry about any of the cases damaging so that you get "floaters".

If I had anything whatsoever negative to say about the set (and this is very minimal), then the one sheet that lists everything isn't fixed to the back of the case very well, much like the old sets. It looks like a touch of glue might be needed to hold it in place.

So, that said, I highly recommend picking up this set if you're a fan of the show (even if the S6 on kinda went downhill just a little). Asides from the great bargain people got at B&N, then I would say that DD would be the way to go - $194.55

My drawer is glued down or something as it very hard to get out.

Any tips?

Wasn't the whole series released in South America in a black file cabinet with two drawers? I remember seeing pictures of it.

That was released in Brazil a few years back.

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(No, that's not mine. One can only wish...)

That looks so heavenly. Sigh

This box is CRAP!!!! You're probably having the same problem as mine. Take out all of your discs and look inside. You'll probably see that the cheap ass cardboard has collapsed into the drawer, preventing you from opening it. This was also mentioned in the IGN review of the set. In addition to that, they did a piss-poor job with gluing the back of the box, so that falls off, too. Since this appears to be a widespread issue, I don't want to hassle with returning it, since it's likely any replacement set will have the same problem. I'm sure Fox wouldn't do anything kind like offering an exchange on this box, though. Not that I've had any luck finding a way to contact them about this. Buyers beware!
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WOW that does look cheap.

I received my replacement set from BN.com last week, and it had the same problem with the cardboard pushed through into the drawer. Since all of the facial areas inside and outside were in very good condition, I just took out all of the disc cases and taped up the inner box. I also turned the drawer around so it closes flush and invisibly, making for a cleaner appearance. I'd love to have the file cabinet that was released in South America, but this will be fine, since it's really about the show for me and not the packaging. It was a steal at 50% off (probably won't be able to say that in a year or two when the price plummets). If there is a packaging recall or similar replacement program, I'll jump on it.

I was fortunate in that my replacement set from B&N was in pristine condition, the first set being beat to hell when I received it.

While the box is cheap, I do love how compact the season sets are and they are sturdy.

That international set looks very nice and sturdy.

I've been trying to track down a miniature filing cabinet that could hold the season sets from this package and just make my own custom container. Ideastream makes a two-drawer cd filing cabinet for $45+ that holds 30 standard CD cases per drawer, but I don't know if the X-files cases will fit into the drawers (I'm at work and can't measure the sets to see if they match the CD jewel case size). Who knows, with a few decals and fancy file labels it could make a pretty sweet mod case.

I didn't have any trouble with the box but what did really bother me was the condition of approx. 2/3 rds of the discs. They were either scratched or had scuff marks. This is because of the cardboard sleeves the discs slide into.
I had the same problem with the Alias complete series. Fortunately the studio, Buena Vista, was very willing to exchange the damaged discs that you send to them (they even paid the postage) and new ones came returned in pristine condition.

20th Century Fox the studio for the x-files set has a totally different policy.
They will take a return but it has to be the complete set (package and all) sent to them within 90 days of purchase (in contrast, I swaped the Alias discs a year later). So if you want to replace you x-files set with 20th CF, this is what you have to do:

Mail entire set to:
Fox Consumer Dept.
20102 S. Vermont Avenue
Torrance CA, 90502

Attn. Ericia

You are responsible for the shipping cost, tracking of the package and need to SEND A COPY OF THE RECEIPT, PROVIDE NAME/ADDRESS AND A NOTE EXPLAINING THE RETURN. If you have any questions, the number to call is 888-223-2369.

Good luck to those who need to make a return.

I would trade my wife for that.

...is she hot?

It's nice to FINALLY have the extras discs again, albiet (yet again) for exhorbitant prices.

I'd hardly call the price of this set "exhorbitant". Even if you're dumb enough to pay retail ($330), it amounts to only $36 per season with a free copy of the movie. Amazon's got it on sale for $230 shipped, which is about $10 less per season. Hardly comparable to a genuinely overpriced series (like <i>Star Trek</i>, for example), and MUCH cheaper than the original Collector's Edition sets.

Agreed. The only reason I'm not crying wtih my head in my hands (because I paid well over $40 for each season) is the sucky packaging quality. Turns out the original single season packaging is much better (IMO of course). Now if it just didn't take up so much space...

So why didnt FOX just release it in the file cabinet here? Pretty much anytime someone posts a pic of that set, everyone else in the thread drools...Im pretty sure it would sell. Theyve already corned the cheap market with the slim sets. I know Id be all over it if it had been released in the cabinet, but the collapsing drawer and discs in sleeves is keeping me from doing it.

It's a shame the thinpak editions dropped the bonus discs---otherwise, that would've been the best of both worlds.

Do you think FOX will start a replacement program? I just received my set from Deep Discount, and I have the same issues as TheVelvetRope. I can't take the extras out because the bottom has collapse in the drawer.

This is by far the worst packaging I've ever owned from a DVD set!

I guess it was the Brazilian department's idea.

Kinda like western movies get these fancy box sets and gimmicks in Hong Kong, Korea and Australia...

I received mine from DD...everything is in pristine condition. The box design is very clever, but I could see it not holding up, which sucks for me, because X-Files is my all-time favorite show and I will be watching these a lot.

Probably because the file cabinet would have added atleast $50 to the MSRP because that can't be cheap to produced. And since people are already complaining about the price, its probably that they kept the MSRP as low as they can.

Also, maybe they are holding it for the enivetable Blu-Ray release. But then again what would be the point of putting seasons 1-5 on blu-ray...

Did anyone else get a full refund from BN.com after receiving a replacement set? Watch me not complain about this transaction ever again. :)

Could someone recap what extras are/aren't included in this set? I'm still confused.

Everything on both the original "Collector's Edition box sets" (That had a list price of $150 when originally released), and the "Mythology" compilation sets is included EXCEPT for the exclusive commentary tracks that were on the "Mythology" compilation sets.

Just a word up for anyone interested. Amazon now has this set for a whopping 50% off at $164.99 which is basically a steal. I just ordered one.
Happy Holidays!

http://www.amazon.com/X-Files-Ultima...8697595&sr=1-2

Doesn't sound like much of a 'steal' if the packaging is as others have reported. I'll stick with my sets.

The packaging is great. Don't believe everything you read.

Mine is beaten all to hell as well. The books are damaged, the box is dinged up on the corners, and the drawer will absolutely not open, as the interior is collapsed on it.

The top was collapsed into the drawer on mine when I got it. After finally prying it back up and getting the drawer out I flipped it upside down and put it back to give the top some leverage. Besides that its in good condition.

I bought my ultimate set at amazon.co.uk. R2 version has the same 61 discs and cost me 64.83 UK pounds or around 129 US dollars. I guess it's a pretty good deal.

Agreed, IF you get packaging intact....I was lucky on the 2nd try, but others haven't been.

When you do get an undamaged set, it's an amazing set.

It hasn't been shipped yet. But i am still glad i ordered it. Most stores have it for $230-$250 when on sale. For $165 it's worth the risk. I am not too worried. Worst case scenerio, I will get a replacement. I have patience. I will keep you all updated though.

Just got this last night. It was packed nicely with bubble wrap. And thankfully no damage whatsoever. The drawer while doesn't just slide out like gravy but nicely enough. Nothnig crushed. Phew.
If it's still on sale for 50%, $164.99 at amazon. I would take the plunge if you love the X-files. I see it for sale for $250 or so at most stores. My wife and I will be starting our X-Files marathon this weekend. Can't wait!

i finally saw the box open with my own eyes in-person at my local costco (someone had ripped open the shrinkwrap). and the box construction was REALLY shitty. it was much easier to notice in person than in pictures. and yea, the top portion had caved in already, so i couldn't even pull out the drawer. i like the little booklets that hold the seasons, but i like my collector's sets so much better. if only they'd release that filing cabinet... luckily though, seeing the set in-person diminished my impulse to "upgrade" to this package almost 100%. now if somehow i can ever get the set for under $100 (it could happen! eventually) perhaps i'd get one just to have it sit on my shelf looking pretty when closed.

I want that fileing cabinet ..were on earth can i get it??

I don't have any problems with my collector set. It is sturdy, nothing broke or caved in when i got it and the drawer works fine. I sold off some of my collector sets because I HATE have the giant fold out cases.

I just got an email from Amazon saying that they would be able to ship them sooner than they thought. Then about 20 minutes later I got a shipping confirmation from Amazon on my set.

After two tries I am in possession of a pristine package of this set. However, it seems to me that the caving-in of the bottom of the interior that has been widely reported (the first one I got was not caved in completely but was well on its way) is virtually inevitable, and I'm wondering what other people who got this are doing... storing it differently, reinforcing the bottom somehow, etc. I feel like if I leave it as it is, at some point sometime in the future it will wind up caving in. The little flip-books for the discs are just too heavy.