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Old 11-01-10 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

If only it didn't have a tiny alien clinging to it, that egg set would be awesome.
Old 11-01-10 | 09:47 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by asianxcore


Are the discs held in place similar to the BTTF set, or are there hubs?
More like the Rocky Horror Picture Show set. No hubs, no retainer clips.
Old 11-01-10 | 10:05 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

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Oooh... vagina repellent!
Ironic considering that the alien's head is shaped like an erect penis.
Old 11-01-10 | 11:57 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Moving to mature....
Old 11-02-10 | 09:06 AM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Anyone review this yet? I've seen one, buy the guy bought his.
Old 11-02-10 | 10:27 AM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

My copy of the UK set arrived yesterday. It IS region free.

If you want to save some bucks, and don't mind waiting a week for shipping, go for it!!
Old 11-02-10 | 10:40 AM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by applesandrice
My copy of the UK set arrived yesterday. It IS region free.

If you want to save some bucks, and don't mind waiting a week for shipping, go for it!!
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
Old 11-02-10 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie W
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
The UK version does have the accordian-style packaging, yes. And it's got the certificate logos on the slipcover. I don't mind either, but I realize some people here do.
Old 11-02-10 | 02:12 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by Eddie W
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
True, and true. However, the spine on the actual foldout packaging doesn't have the age labels, so it'll look normal when turned in that direction. And it's actually a handsome, sturdy set with traditional plastic hubs instead of the slide-out holders found in the (otherwise very sexy) US book. For $56 shipped, I'm extremely happy.

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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Yeah, I'm with Lemmy on this one. Hate that accordion packaging.
Old 11-02-10 | 04:32 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by Lemmy
Too reminiscent of the shitty Quadrilogy packaging, if you ask me. I really hate box sets that resemble accordians when they're opened up.

I'd rather have the U.S. set.
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Yeah, I'm with Lemmy on this one. Hate that accordion packaging.
I agree, it's just as awkward as the Quadrilogy DVD, and you're certainly getting your money's worth with the US set. But considering the price difference (as of this writing, roughly $33 between Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk), I'm willing to stomach the lack of printed material in the book and that little extra time it takes to unfold the set.
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Man...it was a bitch to get to Alien on the Quadrilogy set. I could've just switched the places of the discs but it looks weird out of order.

At least the UK one isn't as bad as that. BUT....it still isn't easy as to the US one we got here.
Old 11-02-10 | 07:04 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Weirdly enough the Quadrilogy was a book style set over here while the US got the flat-pack version. This time it would appear the roles have been reversed. UK 1: USA 1
Old 11-02-10 | 07:51 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

What?
Old 11-02-10 | 07:52 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by Kory
What?


I was mad when I saw it. Neon green digipak trays = cooooooooooool.
Old 11-02-10 | 08:01 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by droidguy1119


I was mad when I saw it. Neon green digipak trays = cooooooooooool.
The neon green does look cool, but I fucking hate cases like that.
Old 11-02-10 | 08:09 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Ohhh, he said Quadrilogy, I thought he was talking about the Blu-ray Anthology. I was confused.
Old 11-02-10 | 08:11 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Again...on the US side...it was a bitch to get to Alien. Had to flip it like what? 4 or 5 times? Jesus...
Old 11-02-10 | 09:28 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

I prefer the US packaging too as its slimmer and takes up less place. but for me it came down to price and $56 was a bargain compared to $90.
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Supposedly, Amazon will be offering this for $70.49 starting tomorrow as the "box set deal of the week".
Old 11-20-10 | 04:20 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Jeunet doesn't like the Alien Resurrection transfer.
Old 11-20-10 | 04:34 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Sounds like the film was given the treatment it deserves.
Old 11-20-10 | 04:40 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Originally Posted by kefrank
Sounds like the film was given the treatment it deserves.
A toilet paper transfer.
Old 11-20-10 | 05:06 PM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Sounds like sour grapes. The transfer looks pretty good.
Old 11-21-10 | 03:58 AM
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Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

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