Alien Anthology upgrade? - Blu-ray Forum

stevo1978 · 10-13-2011, 11:42 AM

Hi guys

I have the opportunity to buy the Alien Anthology here in the uk for £16.99 about $27.00.. I have the old dvd boxset , do i upgrade?? Is it worth it for the picture quality? are the Theatrical and SE films all of good picture quality..

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1...rlrefer=search

How does Alien 3 TC and WP come out.. I love Alien 3 btw..

Would be good to get some info before buying..

Plus is there any difference between the US and the UK versions??

Thanks in advance..

Kryptonic · 10-13-2011, 11:45 AM

There's no difference between the UK and US ones aside from the packaging...and the UK version has the superior packaging. It was a steal when I bought it for $55 and it's an amazing value at $27. It's probably the best Blu-Ray release yet. Get it.

stevo1978 · 10-13-2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

There's no difference between the UK and US ones aside from the packaging...and the UK version has the superior packaging. It was a steal when I bought it for $55 and it's an amazing value at $27. It's probably the best Blu-Ray release yet. Get it.

Hi buddy.. I don't think this is steel , it's probably been re-packaged for a budget price...I just have a problem paying for the movies and getting the same extras I have with the dvd boxset..

DavePS3 · 10-13-2011, 11:51 AM

PQ is better on the BluRays. Grab the set.

Kryptonic · 10-13-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevo1978

Hi buddy.. I don't think this is steel , it's probably been re-packaged for a budget price...I just have a problem paying for the movies and getting the same extras I have with the dvd boxset..

The package is pretty standard. A thick 6-disc case inside a nice slipcase. That's a secure package. And you get all of the extras from every release - laserdisc, DVD Legacy, and DVD Quadrilogy, in addition to new features and of course the huge improvement in PQ/AQ. $27 is a steal for this set and if you think otherwise, you're loco

bizarre_eye · 10-13-2011, 11:59 AM

The UK version has recently been re-packaged in an clear amaray with no slipcase.

I have the original digipak/slipcase release.

I suppose it depends on how important the packaging is to you, as to whether you want to pick it up.

I also have the UK DVD Quadrilogy set, and the Blu releases are a marked improvement. Certainly some of the best BDs I own.

Kryptonic · 10-13-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye

The UK version has recently been re-packaged in an clear amaray with no slipcase.

I have the original digipak/slipcase release.

I suppose it depends on how important the packaging is to you, as to whether you want to pick it up.

I didn't know they dropped the slipcase. I too have the original digipak release and love it.

Still...$27 is a great deal in any packaging. Content is more important than packaging.

Lukesablade · 10-13-2011, 12:20 PM

If you love your dvd set then i really can't recommend the blu ray set enough.

The first 2 films are stunning transfers & the other are pretty good aswel.

amoergosum · 10-13-2011, 12:27 PM

A couple of weeks ago the price went down to £13.99 on amazon.co.uk .

slimdude · 10-13-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo1978

Hi buddy.. I don't think this is steel , it's probably been re-packaged for a budget price...I just have a problem paying for the movies and getting the same extras I have with the dvd boxset..

The Bonus Features are not what you're paying for initially! What you're investing in, is the superior overall HD quality of the movie in the blu-ray format.

Eny- · 10-13-2011, 01:27 PM

The only thing you are missing is the superior US packaging. Gorgeous in any way.

horizonline · 10-13-2011, 01:32 PM

A member posting about wanting more extras with a nickname for steven (my name) and my birthday year. It mentions the Alien Anthology which I already own, and which I have posted some history about.

slimdude · 10-13-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eny-

The only thing you are missing is the superior US packaging. Gorgeous in any way.

True!

stevo1978 · 10-13-2011, 03:46 PM

Thanks guys.. You persuaded me.. I have now ordered it.. can't believe it was £13.99 a few weeks back..still it's only £3.00..

thanks again for your input..

amoergosum · 10-13-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo1978

can't believe it was £13.99 a few weeks back..still it's only £3.00..

>>>
http://www.cheapbluraymovies.co.uk/2...blu-ray-13-99/

Hatter · 10-13-2011, 04:25 PM

Why oh why couldn't it be five discs? Could have chucked the dvd special features discs and stuffed the blu's in their place for a blu/dvdcombo in the cool looking dvd packaging (functionally is's super annoying but that's not important).

Sephiroth5929 · 10-13-2011, 05:17 PM

I have both versions and it's well worth it to get the BD's

robmlisanti · 10-13-2011, 05:43 PM

Yes buy the Blu Ray...I was watching ALIENS last night and I still can't get over the quality of PQ and AQ !

Uncontrol · 10-13-2011, 05:56 PM

I received the set about a week ago (shipping took about a week).

I got the slip box with the amaray packaging

Abitante Notte · 10-13-2011, 06:17 PM

I received the UK set two days ago and it has a slipcase. The PQ is out of this world. Definitely worth the upgrade.

10-13-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
stevo1978 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:39 Blu-ray reviews:6	Alien Anthology upgrade? Hi guys I have the opportunity to buy the Alien Anthology here in the uk for £16.99 about $27.00.. I have the old dvd boxset , do i upgrade?? Is it worth it for the picture quality? are the Theatrical and SE films all of good picture quality.. http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1...rlrefer=search How does Alien 3 TC and WP come out.. I love Alien 3 btw.. Would be good to get some info before buying.. Plus is there any difference between the US and the UK versions?? Thanks in advance.. "They don't advertise for killers in the newspaper. That was my profession. Ex-cop. Ex-blade runner. Ex-killer."

10-13-2011, 11:51 AM	#4
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:28 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:1	PQ is better on the BluRays. Grab the set. 2521 titles on disc... of those, 926 are Blu-Ray, 61 are 3D.

10-13-2011, 01:32 PM	#12
horizonline Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:233	A member posting about wanting more extras with a nickname for steven (my name) and my birthday year. It mentions the Alien Anthology which I already own, and which I have posted some history about. Steven initials SAY Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams (2008)

10-13-2011, 03:46 PM	#14
stevo1978 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:39 Blu-ray reviews:6	Thanks guys.. You persuaded me.. I have now ordered it.. can't believe it was £13.99 a few weeks back..still it's only £3.00.. thanks again for your input.. "They don't advertise for killers in the newspaper. That was my profession. Ex-cop. Ex-blade runner. Ex-killer."

10-13-2011, 04:25 PM	#16
Hatter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:29 DVD collection:50 PS3 collection:2	Why oh why couldn't it be five discs? Could have chucked the dvd special features discs and stuffed the blu's in their place for a blu/dvdcombo in the cool looking dvd packaging (functionally is's super annoying but that's not important). Vaiyo A-O , A Home Va Ya Ray, Vaiyo A-Rah, Jerhume Brunnen G My Collection

10-13-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
Kryptonic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009	There's no difference between the UK and US ones aside from the packaging...and the UK version has the superior packaging. It was a steal when I bought it for $55 and it's an amazing value at $27. It's probably the best Blu-Ray release yet. Get it.

10-13-2011, 11:59 AM	#6
bizarre_eye Senior Member Member since:May 2011 Location:The Black Lodge Blu-ray collection:376	The UK version has recently been re-packaged in an clear amaray with no slipcase. I have the original digipak/slipcase release. I suppose it depends on how important the packaging is to you, as to whether you want to pick it up. I also have the UK DVD Quadrilogy set, and the Blu releases are a marked improvement. Certainly some of the best BDs I own.

10-13-2011, 12:20 PM	#8
Lukesablade Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Sheffield,England. Blu-ray collection:528 Trading Score:1	If you love your dvd set then i really can't recommend the blu ray set enough. The first 2 films are stunning transfers & the other are pretty good aswel.

10-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#9
amoergosum Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:145	A couple of weeks ago the price went down to £13.99 on amazon.co.uk .

10-13-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
Eny- Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Lisbon, Portugal Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:934 PS3 collection:76 Trading Score:1	The only thing you are missing is the superior US packaging. Gorgeous in any way.

10-13-2011, 05:17 PM	#17
Sephiroth5929 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:92 Trading Score:1	I have both versions and it's well worth it to get the BD's

10-13-2011, 05:43 PM	#18
robmlisanti Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:171 DVD collection:151 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Hardware reviews:3	Yes buy the Blu Ray...I was watching ALIENS last night and I still can't get over the quality of PQ and AQ ! Equipment in the Family Room Denon AVR-1611 Receiver Sony SS- MF550H Towers Sony SS-CN550H Center Speaker Sony SS-MB150 Bookshelf Speakers for Surround Velodyne Subwoofer VX-10 Sony BDP-S370 Blu-Ray Player / Samsung LN37A450 720p HDTV Sony RM-VL600 Universal remote control

10-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#19
Uncontrol Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:3	I received the set about a week ago (shipping took about a week). I got the slip box with the amaray packaging

10-13-2011, 06:17 PM	#20
Abitante Notte Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:The Twilight Zone Blu-ray collection:105 PS3 collection:3	I received the UK set two days ago and it has a slipcase. The PQ is out of this world. Definitely worth the upgrade.

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