The Raid Play.com Exclusive Steelbook

[bandapart]

the artwork sucks, the movie was wild, i'm getting two!

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by bandapart

the artwork sucks, the movie was wild, i'm getting two!

*warning, scalper detected*

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[revoloution]

the artwork is fantastic!!

the guy who designed the artwork also does one off designs for empire magazine. once a month they ask him to design a poster for one of the releases during that month. hes donr some fantastic over the last year and i am sure this was one of them for the month of april/may. i forgot his name but he's designed some amazing artwork!!

[mikemad1234]

One of my favorite action movies of all time with a cover by one of the best artists currently. Jock is a beast. Only problem is I live in the states so play.com won't ship to me. Anyone on the forum looking to buy multiple copies? If yes, and would want to ship to the states , pm me please. Side note I also have 2 copies of Suker Punch comic con steel brand new sealed that I was looking to get rid of. Looking at prob $120.00 each. Pm If interested

[Foggy]

I love the steelbook, I love it sooooo much

[Bobthesub]

Originally Posted by revoloution

the artwork is fantastic!!

the guy who designed the artwork also does one off designs for empire magazine. once a month they ask him to design a poster for one of the releases during that month. hes donr some fantastic over the last year and i am sure this was one of them for the month of april/may. i forgot his name but he's designed some amazing artwork!!

Aha! finally an answer that makes sense ...I like the artwork, I was just puzzled at the significance of the anime style artwork and how it related to the film, I was assuming going by Le samouraï13's comment that having seen the film he understood the reference, as the film maybe contained some kind of anime sequence akin to 'Kill Bill' seems this isnt the case and Im not a dullard afterall and have no need to have seen the film to understand the artwork ..I can see its a swat team member and a building, I can connect those to the films theme..Im not an idiot LOL ..so the artwork is an original artwork 'inspired by the film' kinda like those cool 'Mondo' prints

[NARMAK]

Anybody that blinds buy this might be forgiven for thinking it is a manga style movie due to the artwork but regardless, i thought it was a bit of a weird artwork choice. Still, it does look great and it kinda reminds me of Sucker Punch and it's comic book style steelbook.

[trm3]

Is this region free?

Sorry if posted already.

Thanks!

[yeslek]

would this be worth a blind buy?
around £10 I'd have ordered regardless (Like I did with Drive and DONT regret it) but £15 is pushing it id I'm not gonna like it.

so opinions from those who've seen it please

[Boomstick_316]

Buy it, watch it. If you don't like it, sell it?

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by yeslek

would this be worth a blind buy?
around £10 I'd have ordered regardless (Like I did with Drive and DONT regret it) but £15 is pushing it id I'm not gonna like it.

so opinions from those who've seen it please

Let me put it this way. if you like fighting movies, then this is for you. The action doesn't let up at all. It just keeps going up and up and it comes to a beautiful crescendo in the last part of the fights.

Like above, you don't like it, sell it.

[Sinthetic]

Originally Posted by yeslek

would this be worth a blind buy?
around £10 I'd have ordered regardless (Like I did with Drive and DONT regret it) but £15 is pushing it id I'm not gonna like it.

so opinions from those who've seen it please

Can't remember a better action film. Only one that comes close is Exiled.

[yeslek]

see I've heard a few good reviews but I'd rather rent it if theres a chance I wont like it...then again I'll kick myself if I like it and cant get the steelbook version when I decide I DO want to buy it

cheers guys, think I'll pre-order an can always cancel later if I want.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by yeslek

see I've heard a few good reviews but I'd rather rent it if theres a chance I wont like it...then again I'll kick myself if I like it and cant get the steelbook version when I decide I DO want to buy it

cheers guys, think I'll pre-order an can always cancel later if I want.

One important thing, if Subtitled films bother you then this might not be the film for you.

I don't belive there's an English dub, if there is it definately wasn't used for he theatrical release.

[Frasr]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

One important thing, if Subtitled films bother you then this might not be the film for you.

I don't belive there's an English dub, if there is it definately wasn't used for he theatrical release.

there is an english dub

Here's the special features:

Limited Edition Steelbook Artwork: Based on designs by award winning comic book artist Mark Simpson AKA Jock. First appearing in EMPIRE magazine and now exclusive to this Steelbook.
The Raid feature - original language with English subs
The Raid feature with English dub
Featuring U.S. and original UNCUT version.
Trailers
Directors commentary
Video Blogs
Claycat's The Raid
Featurette
Behind the Music with Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese
An Evening with Gareth Evans, Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese
Raid Fan film

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Frasr

there is an english dub

Here's the special features:

Limited Edition Steelbook Artwork: Based on designs by award winning comic book artist Mark Simpson AKA Jock. First appearing in EMPIRE magazine and now exclusive to this Steelbook.
The Raid feature - original language with English subs
The Raid feature with English dub
Featuring U.S. and original UNCUT version.
Trailers
Directors commentary
Video Blogs
Claycat's The Raid
Featurette
Behind the Music with Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese
An Evening with Gareth Evans, Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese
Raid Fan film

Thats cool then at least no one can moan about it being subed lol I personally preffer to watch foriegn films subbed which probaby stems from my love of Animé

[bandapart]

Originally Posted by NARMAK

Yet chronicle is now sold out and prices will slowly start raising just for that factor alone. Just outta curiosity, when is it that steelbooks usually peak or gain their highest market value on places like Ebay, trade forums etc whent they're OOS & OOP?

* Warning, sounds like a newbie baby scalper to me...*

[bandapart]

Originally Posted by NARMAK

They showed up when i searched Iron man 2.

can somebody please answer me how long it takes editions like this to appreciate anyways? Seems like ebay is already being flooded with these and judging by Thor etc the price in about a year will be even higher. These are the only releases worlwide that actually look great imo.

*warning newbie, baby scalper (seeking scalper training) alert...*

[bandapart]

Originally Posted by NARMAK

The saving private ryan will sell out eventually but these two titles are going like hot cakes atm. They're mostly selling out due to Avengers fever and collectors scrambling to complete collections before ebay prices hike up. I'm still betting there will be a load of price hiked items going on past experience of the others.

Originally Posted by blurayisnice

Yes, I think also..
Some people say they won't become as valuable as the FS release, that's maybe true, but one thing IS sure: these steelbooks will go up in value... the demand is very high and the supply low, besides: many people are now buying multiple copies (for themselves, or eBay sellers - buying a lot before it is too late).

So the amount of available steelbooks is not equally distributed..

WOW!!!!! They're running in packs now... DUH, winning!

"Buy low... sell high boys!"

[DJJez]

looking at all those posts, you guys do sound like you want to make a profit from these steelbooks as you keep askiing when will they go oop, when will they raise in value etc

I personally dont care if they go up in value, i just want them in my collection. some people have other ideas when buying steelbooks though.......