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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 22, 2020 17:31:53 GMT -5
Okay, so I ordered the Indiana Jones Complete Adventures Box Set because while I already own the first three individually on Blu Ray, I figured getting this set would allow me to save up on/free up some shelf space. Well, guess I should have done my homework on this one. It got here today and while the set is presented nicely, there's one major problem: the way the discs are packaged. I don't know if anybody else has this set, but the case is laid out like a book, and the discs are slid/packaged into each of the "pages" in such a way where you have to grab onto the edges and pull/push if you want to get them in or out. And they're in there so tight that I just know they're going to get scratched in the process. Not to mention fingerprints from having to grab the edges so tight.
What idiot decided on that packaging?
Yet another reason why I repackage most of my box sets with custom art designed for practically designed compact cases. I'd love to see a pic of this monstrosity you've been saddled with. Check out the pic on this Amazon page of the set unfolded outside of the box.
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Post by Wyldstaar on Nov 22, 2020 20:35:54 GMT -5
Yet another reason why I repackage most of my box sets with custom art designed for practically designed compact cases. I'd love to see a pic of this monstrosity you've been saddled with. Check out the pic on this Amazon page of the set unfolded outside of the box.
Yes, I've encountered crap like that before. They are designed by people who are more interested in making a package that looks good in an ad and on a store shelf than making one that is functional. I've got an attic full of boxes like that. My actual shelves, not so much. Ditch it and make your own. You'll be glad you did. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 22, 2020 21:10:24 GMT -5
Check out the pic on this Amazon page of the set unfolded outside of the box.
Yes, I've encountered crap like that before. They are designed by people who are more interested in making a package that looks good in an ad and on a store shelf than making one that is functional. I've got an attic full of boxes like that. My actual shelves, not so much. Ditch it and make your own. You'll be glad you did. Yeah, I already have Raiders, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade each in individual cases. Each are the bare-bones, movies-only discs that are in this set. I just figured I'd try to save on shelf space by getting this and ditching those, but now...I don't know. Maybe I'll get a custom case for the KOTCS and Bonus Material discs. |
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Post by Neverending on Nov 26, 2020 23:00:05 GMT -5
Amazon Black Friday: Batman Beyond: The Complete Series blu-ray is $40 PG CooperThe Flintstones: The Complete Series blu-ray is $40.99 Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series blu-ray is $49.99 WyldstaarThe Shining 4K is $9.99 2001: A Space Odyssey 4K is $14.96 DraculaBlade Runner 2049 4K is $14.96 SnoBorderZeroTotal Recall 4K is $14.99 Rambo: 5-Film Collection blu-ray is $12.99 DoomsdaySpider-Man Homecoming / Far From Home double pack blu-ray is $9 Rocky: Heavyweight Collection blu-ray is $19.99 Mission: Impossible 6-movie collection blu-ray is $20 Back to the Future Trilogy Blu-Ray is $14.99 Fantastic Beasts blu-ray is $5.99 / Fantastic Beasts 2 blu-ray is $4 — lol — PhantomKnight, they practically giving this shit away |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Nov 27, 2020 0:45:30 GMT -5
Got the complete set of Batman: The Animated Series -- the regular release without all the extra merch and stuff -- on Blu Ray earlier this week for $39.
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Post by SnoBorderZero on Nov 27, 2020 16:18:09 GMT -5
Now I need to finally just get a 4K TV.
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Post by Neverending on Nov 27, 2020 16:20:02 GMT -5
Now I need to finally just get a 4K TV. Best Buy employee Doomsday says wait till February. That’s when the new models come in. Don’t waste your Black Friday money on last year’s shit. |
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Post by IanTheCool on Nov 27, 2020 18:24:47 GMT -5
Now I need to finally just get a 4K TV. I hear ya, but I dont want to get rid of my plasma. |
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Post by Wyldstaar on Nov 27, 2020 20:01:00 GMT -5
I'd seriously love to get a 4K, but can't for a while yet. I've set myself a number of personal goals this year, with various rewards tied to meeting those goals. I don't get a 4K until I not only work my way down to my goal weight, but manage to maintain that weight for a full year. I don't expect to get down to my target weight until the second half of 2021.
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Post by 1godzillafan on Dec 16, 2020 14:09:40 GMT -5
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Post by thebtskink on Dec 16, 2020 14:12:53 GMT -5
Ok I may have to get that.
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Post by thebtskink on Dec 16, 2020 14:15:04 GMT -5
Whats the special features besides 4k?
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Post by 1godzillafan on Dec 16, 2020 14:32:52 GMT -5
Whats the special features besides 4k? The expensive limited one I got had posters, booklets, and promo cards, and a cute little "coupon" to the Chang's grocery store that only works if you buy certain products and live within a mile of it. It also has an exclusive bonus disc with extended interviews with Ron Underwood, Brent Maddock, SS Wilson, Nancy Roberts, and Alex Gillis, and also features outtakes and short films from the creators. The basic package has two audio commentaries, the Making Perfection documentary (which can be seen on YouTube also), new documentaries/interviews called The Truth About Tremors (Nancy Roberts on getting the film made), Bad Vibrations (cinematography talk with Alexander Gruszynski), Aftershocks and Other Rumblings (on-set stories by Ellen Collett), Digging in the Dirt (special effects), Music for Graboids (discussing the score with Ernest Troost and Robert Folk), Pardon My French (a collection of censored for TV dubs), and archival features The Making of Tremors, Creature Featurette, and trailers for all the Tremors movies. It's also available in blu-ray if you haven't upgraded. |
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Post by 1godzillafan on Dec 29, 2020 11:56:34 GMT -5
I'm not one that's too concerned if my blu-rays or DVD cases aren't mint, I mean as long as the discs are playable, that's what counts right?
But my latest Prime delivery was holy shit levels of crush.
I ordered Warner Archive's new Curse of Frankenstein blu-ray and opening it revealed it was in one piece initially, then I flip it over to inspect the back and I notice shatter marks all over the case and there are pieces already notably broken off. Concerned about the discs, I open the pack to make sure they're untouched, and luckily they're in good condition. The case, on the other hand, fell to pieces. While technically it's still functional, the corners of the case fell off and are now jagged shards.
Since the discs are fine, I see no reason to return it. I am however going to order a new case for this thing, because it looks like a potential safety hazzard.
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Post by Doomsday on Dec 29, 2020 12:24:09 GMT -5
Amazon is usually pretty good about replacing damaged items and they'll email you a label to ship the damaged one back for free. Or they could say don't even worry about sending it back. Either way they'll most likely replace it.
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Post by IanTheCool on Jan 6, 2021 18:33:04 GMT -5
Have we ever given numbers? I'm at 219
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Post by PhantomKnight on Jan 6, 2021 18:54:39 GMT -5
616, not counting TV seasons.
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Post by Doomsday on Jan 6, 2021 19:28:16 GMT -5
I've only started beefing up my digital collection in the past year or so. How are your physical media vs. your digital collections numbers wise?
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Post by PhantomKnight on Jan 6, 2021 19:32:36 GMT -5
I've only started beefing up my digital collection in the past year or so. How are your physical media vs. your digital collections numbers wise? My Movies Anywhere collection currently totals 290. Add at least maybe 30 or so on my Vudu for non-MA eligible titles. |
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Post by Dracula on Jan 6, 2021 19:39:45 GMT -5
I've only started beefing up my digital collection in the past year or so. How are your physical media vs. your digital collections numbers wise? Including boxed sets, double dips, and movies that are bonus features on other movies... I'm at about 1030 movies on physical media. My digital collection is... zero. |
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Post by PhantomKnight on Jan 6, 2021 19:53:34 GMT -5
I've only started beefing up my digital collection in the past year or so. How are your physical media vs. your digital collections numbers wise? My digital collection is... zero. So you just toss away those extra digital copies included with Blu-Rays, eh?
Wasteful.
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Post by Dracula on Jan 6, 2021 19:56:25 GMT -5
My digital collection is... zero. So you just toss away those extra digital copies included with Blu-Rays, eh?
Wasteful.
Why do I need a digital code if I already own the blu-ray? It's never made sense to me. |
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Post by Neverending on Jan 6, 2021 20:04:36 GMT -5
My digital collection is... zero. So you just toss away those extra digital copies included with Blu-Rays, eh?
Wasteful.
Could donate them to 1godzillafan. |
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Post by PG Cooper on Jan 6, 2021 20:45:53 GMT -5
I'm with Drac in the zero digital movies collection.
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Post by IanTheCool on Jan 6, 2021 21:01:05 GMT -5
I've only started beefing up my digital collection in the past year or so. How are your physical media vs. your digital collections numbers wise? 219 to 0 |
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