Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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03-27-13 | 12:29 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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i keep reading reviews that 2d version of COTBL is defective -even with replacement discs. Is this just for the UK version? or are people in the US having the same problems?

I haven't had any problems with my UK version.

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04-02-13 | 06:13 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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Some news on individual releases. Universal is releasing in 2 waves. Wave 1 has single versions of The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), Phantom of the Opera (1943) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), due on June 4. The other 4 are planned for sometime near Halloween.

Hopefully this means a Wave 3 of the sequels will arrive sometime next year.

Pre-orders for the first wave are up on Amazon. They have a list price of $22.98 each.

Good this is what i've been waiting for. Individual bluray releases.

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06-03-13 | 09:59 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Amazon has the box set priced at $65.99. Best Buy will have a new set for $64.99. Looks like either a re-price or a re-packaging.

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06-27-13 | 09:55 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Blu-ray.com just added their review for the single release of Dracula and they have a 9/17 release date. Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man should be available separately on that day as well.

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06-28-13 | 04:02 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Does anyone know if the individual releases will have the same special features as the set ? If they do, I'll get the individual releases instead of getting stuck with the Phantom movie that I don't want. I will just pick up the 1925 movie that everyone remembers instead.

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06-28-13 | 12:00 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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They are the same exact discs.

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06-28-13 | 12:45 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Cool. That means that I could get the individual movies and not have to deal with the colour version of Phantom.

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06-28-13 | 02:05 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

It would probably be cheaper just to buy the box set with all the movies than it would to buy them individually. I abhor Indiana jones and the crystal skull and I own it because of the box set, but it doesn't mean I have to watch it. 1 out of 8 movies that you don't like shouldn't deter you from getting the box set and it'll save you some bucks. Just my two cents.

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06-28-13 | 02:52 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

I keep meaning to pull the trigger on the set....

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07-03-13 | 08:43 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

I was at Best Buy today and noticed they had a 6-Disc Set on the shelves.

Looks like it does not include Creature From The Black Lagoon & Phantom of the Opera.

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07-24-14 | 08:29 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

On 9/2, Universal is re-releasing these with new artwork and slipcover. All come with a UV copy.

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07-24-14 | 01:17 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Come on Universal, just give us the sequels already!!!

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07-24-14 | 02:29 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

This collection is currently $26 (before removal of VAT Tax & addition of Shipping) over at Amazon UK.

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08-24-14 | 09:26 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

09/02/14 as stated above. I like the cover, but I'll wait for a good price drop.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...90_em_sim_5_ti

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08-24-14 | 10:25 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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09/02/14 as stated above. I like the cover, but I'll wait for a good price drop.[/IMG]

Isn't this a DVD set?

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08-24-14 | 10:38 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Well shit, looks like it is. So no blu release of this massive set?

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08-24-14 | 10:39 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

Yeah, I already have all the good ones on blu. Why would I bother with the lesser ones on DVD?

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08-24-14 | 10:40 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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Well shit, looks like it is. So no blu release of this massive set?

I'm sure the MSRP would have been a lot more than it is and it probably would have been issued in some useless box with a lot of junk.

I've been seeing the Universal titles at the store with the UV copies, specifically at Best Buy. They're awfully expensive on their own.

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08-25-14 | 07:20 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

DVD or not, that is a good looking set.

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08-25-14 | 01:37 PM

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Yeah, I already have all the good ones on blu. Why would I bother with the lesser ones on DVD?

If you bought the old boxed sets, you likely have most of the sequels on DVD anyway. I can't see them doing an HD master for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man regardless.

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08-25-14 | 03:30 PM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

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If you bought the old boxed sets, you likely have most of the sequels on DVD anyway. I can't see them doing an HD master for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man regardless.

You can purchase Frankenstien Meets the Wolf Man on Vudu in their HDX/1080p format.

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08-25-14 | 04:02 PM

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Is it an upscale, or is there a real HD master for it? It's a shame they didn't do the boxes with all of the sequels on Blu like they did on DVD, but I'm sure it was much less financially viable.

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08-26-14 | 11:26 AM

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Re: Classic Monster Collection from Universal - 10/2/12

I imagine it's only a matter of time until we get the sequels on Blu. This is probably a last ditch effort to make any last money off of the DVD editions.