GHOSTBUSTERS Steelbook Edition - Page 21 - Blu-ray Forum

aaron158 · 11-10-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kevindublin

Thehut.com are still trying to source some stock, before they can send mine

my order on zavvi.com witch i think is the same as the hut just entered shipping today so should be going out soon.

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-10-2012, 11:25 AM

My Amazon.co.uk order arrived today in Vancouver. The packaging was not good at all and looking at the "box envelope" before opening had me EXTREMELY nervous. It was a very thin cardboard material in the shape of a mailer envelope without any padding/protection between the product and outer cardboard package.

Thankfully though there was no damage. Pristine as can possibly be.

The weird part though is that my E.T. steelbook from Amazon.co.uk arrived at the same time in a separate package that was thicker cardboard and shaped like a box with inserts to hold and protect the product from outside force/pressure. Shouldn't Amazon.co.uk be using consistent packaging across all of their steelbook shipments? Especially given that the two items shipped less than 1 day apart from the same location?

JimDiGriz · 11-10-2012, 02:08 PM

Got my 3 Ghostbusters steels from play.com - immaculate as usual.

Anyone who thinks that the second one is better than the first one needs their head examining in my opinion. The second one is good but its not the classic that the first one is.

Alex_DeLarge · 11-10-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jimdigriz

got my 3 ghostbusters steels from play.com - immaculate as usual.

Anyone who thinks that the second one is better than the first one needs their head examining in my opinion. the second one is good but its not the classic that the first one is.

absolutely!!!

WesBlurayCollector · 11-10-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

My Amazon.co.uk order arrived today in Vancouver. The packaging was not good at all and looking at the "box envelope" before opening had me EXTREMELY nervous. It was a very thin cardboard material in the shape of a mailer envelope without any padding/protection between the product and outer cardboard package.

Thankfully though there was no damage. Pristine as can possibly be.

The weird part though is that my E.T. steelbook from Amazon.co.uk arrived at the same time in a separate package that was thicker cardboard and shaped like a box with inserts to hold and protect the product from outside force/pressure. Shouldn't Amazon.co.uk be using consistent packaging across all of their steelbook shipments? Especially given that the two items shipped less than 1 day apart from the same location?

Amazon UK need to take a leaf out of Play's book when it comes to Steelbook packaging.

WesBlurayCollector · 11-10-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Got my 3 Ghostbusters steels from play.com - immaculate as usual.

Anyone who thinks that the second one is better than the first one needs their head examining in my opinion. The second one is good but its not the classic that the first one is.

Both Films are AMAZING...but for me and many others, the 2nd Film just has something more about it.

Also...why did you order 3 Ghostbusters Steelbooks?...bit greedy ain't it lol.

m_burlock · 11-10-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by enigma

Am I the only one who thinks this steelbook explosion is getting a bit out of hand?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Only those not into Steels would think that way. Those into Steels on the other hand will rejoice and eat it up. Or they might say "Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More!"

P.S.
So Sony on Nov. 5th released just 3 Steels? Just Hellboy, Ghostbusters, and The Evil Dead? Or did they release more? Which ones? Are they Region Free too?

WesBlurayCollector · 11-10-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by m_burlock

Only those not into Steels would think that way. Those into Steels on the other hand will rejoice and eat it up. Or they might say "Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More!"

It is CRAZY no doubt about it.

Glad to say I'm not one of the NUTS...I have only a handful of Steelbooks.

NP13 · 11-10-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m_burlock

Only those not into Steels would think that way. Those into Steels on the other hand will rejoice and eat it up. Or they might say "Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More! Feed! Me! More!"

P.S.
So Sony on Nov. 5th released just 3 Steels? Just Hellboy, Ghostbusters, and The Evil Dead? Or did they release more? Which ones? Are they Region Free too?

They also released Men in Black 3 on the 5th, but that's not the same I s'pose

Don't know whether it's region free or not, sorry

tob · 11-10-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Amazon UK need to take a leaf out of Play's book when it comes to Steelbook packaging.

Amazon uk do a great job with there packaging of steelbooks

tenderheartbear · 11-11-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tob

Amazon uk do a great job with there packaging of steelbooks

I wouldn't say great, but certainly better than those who use bubble mailers.

Play is far and away the best with their thick boxes and sponge filling. The chances of the steelbook getting damaged in that packaging must be nearly zero. I still worry slightly with Amazon and my Spider-Man that came from Amazon.de which uses the same packaging came damaged (maybe because it had further to travel). The same with HMV, the cardboard box is thick and I haven't had one damaged yet, but there's no additional support so there's always that moment of trepidation when I open it.

hophop · 11-11-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Amazon UK need to take a leaf out of Play's book when it comes to Steelbook packaging.

Respect for Play for evolving from Steelbook demolishers to champion of protective packaging!

tenderheartbear · 11-11-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hophop

Respect for Play for evolving from Steelbook demolishers to champion of protective packaging!

I think Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol was the last straw for them. The amount of horror stories we heard about damaged copies of such a popular title were sky-high. That and the fact that people ended up without it because they ran out of stock so could only get a refund or £1 off (or similar).

We now return you to your Ghostbusters thread.

Billz · 11-11-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by raverdave2k

hang on let me just throw on the flame proof gear ....

... Right, personally i actually think gb2 is better than 1, and i'll stick my name down for a release as well, and a steel to accompany this one would be fantastic :d

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Originally Posted by wes_bluray_collector

+1

i to think gb2 is better than the first film, i can't put my finger on why, it's just got something more to it.

I eagerly await a gb2 blu-ray release, and seriously hope dan ackroyd wasn't telling porkies about a gb2 blu-ray release being in the works.

+2

Agreed.

WesBlurayCollector · 11-11-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hophop

respect for play for evolving from steelbook demolishers to champion of protective packaging!

+ 1

JimDiGriz · 11-11-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Both Films are AMAZING...but for me and many others, the 2nd Film just has something more about it.

Also...why did you order 3 Ghostbusters Steelbooks?...bit greedy ain't it lol.

Why did I order 3? Easy. One for me and one each as xmas presents for my two brothers.

WesBlurayCollector · 11-11-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Why did I order 3? Easy. One for me and one each as xmas presents for my two brothers.

WesBlurayCollector · 11-11-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tob

Amazon uk do a great job with there packaging of steelbooks

Not the case for alot of people.

Play.com are the Kings of Steelbook packaging...always arrive in pristine condition

lgans316 · 11-11-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes_Bluray_Collector

Not the case for alot of people.

Play.com are the Kings of Steelbook packaging...always arrive in pristine condition

Agreed and boxes can be reused too and saves you a bit on postage.

WesBlurayCollector · 11-11-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

agreed and boxes can be reused too and saves you a bit on postage.

+1

11-10-2012, 11:25 AM	#402
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC Blu-ray collection:467 PS3 collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	My Amazon.co.uk order arrived today in Vancouver. The packaging was not good at all and looking at the "box envelope" before opening had me EXTREMELY nervous. It was a very thin cardboard material in the shape of a mailer envelope without any padding/protection between the product and outer cardboard package. Thankfully though there was no damage. Pristine as can possibly be. The weird part though is that my E.T. steelbook from Amazon.co.uk arrived at the same time in a separate package that was thicker cardboard and shaped like a box with inserts to hold and protect the product from outside force/pressure. Shouldn't Amazon.co.uk be using consistent packaging across all of their steelbook shipments? Especially given that the two items shipped less than 1 day apart from the same location? HT EQUIPMENT: Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000, Onkyo 805, B&W M-1s & AS-2 Sub, 60GB PS3, Toshiba HD-A2 PSN COLLECTION: Angry Birds, Bomberman Ultra, Flower, Joust, LBP: Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves, Magic Orbz, Super Stardust HD, Trials Of Topoq, Wipeout HD.

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11-10-2012, 02:08 PM	#403
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:200 Blu-ray reviews:8	Got my 3 Ghostbusters steels from play.com - immaculate as usual. Anyone who thinks that the second one is better than the first one needs their head examining in my opinion. The second one is good but its not the classic that the first one is.