Who dislikes 3D slipcovers? - Blu-ray Forum

pabloccb · 10-10-2014, 02:07 PM

I am the only one?

SolidRaider · 10-10-2014, 02:12 PM

They usually suck, but rarely rule.

Geoff D · 10-10-2014, 02:13 PM

What, you mean the lenticulars? I love 'em.

PowellPressburger · 10-10-2014, 02:17 PM

Yeah the lenticulars are awesome! but with caution the WB one's have gotten cheaper paper stock in the last few years and even in stores hard to find a MINT one at all. I just gave up even when I did my amazon 3D order for Edge of Tomorrow I knew it would show up in good condition only and I was right all corners were smooshed but the actual front cover was fine. I just know with WB you want it mint buy it in the store. anyhow my rant lol

Batmon77 · 10-10-2014, 02:23 PM

Lenticular is my favorite slip packaging.

The Avengers was a weak one, but Arrow Season 2 is awesome. Godzilla is mediocre.

I'd love to get my hands on Harold & Kumar 2 LE Lenticular.

pabloccb · 10-10-2014, 02:24 PM

Most lenticular slips like Deathly Hallows looks like crap after years.

Batmon77 · 10-10-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pabloccb

Most lenticular slips like Deathly Hallows looks like crap after years.

DoubleFeature · 10-10-2014, 02:30 PM

I can't name a specific reason why but god I hate them so so so much.

imsounoriginal · 10-10-2014, 02:31 PM

Most are nothing great but some lenticular slips are amazing. The ones for Gravity and Top Gun 3D really do have perceptible depth and dimensionality to them, I even broke my "leave the stickers on" rule for those slips because the lenticular was that cool. Couple of others every now and then look OK, too (Transformers: AoE, Hobbit: AUJ Best Buy-exclusive).

blurayfriend · 10-10-2014, 03:32 PM

They're not my favorite, mainly because it makes them so much harder to find in good condition on release day, and if you didn't pick one up immediately they all become damaged after being passed around for a couple years. So for example, when Best Buy just got a new shipment of The Dark Knight Rises with slips, they all sucked to the last one at every location. I've gone through about five secondhand Incredible Hulk slips on ebay and they all suck because they're hard to take of if you're not really protective about that kind of thing. Get one fingerprint on it and it's over, and the edges tend to wear more easily than normal slips for some reason.

Todd Tomorrow · 10-10-2014, 04:08 PM

I dislike all slipcovers.

Ray_Rogers · 10-10-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

I dislike all slipcovers.

Do you toss them or sell them?

Doctor Jack · 10-10-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

I dislike all slipcovers.

Same here. Such a waste of material. They serve no purpose whatsoever.

Todd Tomorrow · 10-10-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Do you toss them or sell them?

I do keep them in case I want to sell a Blu-ray. I have heard that they can be sold individually and I should really look into that.

Danchez · 10-10-2014, 06:24 PM

So many lenticulars are my absolute favorites, such as Wreck It Ralph 3D, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and Tron Legacy 3D.

The three-dimensional effect coupled with the extra weight from the lenticular card just make them seem so much more... substantial.

Love 'em!

Bassaholic · 10-10-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pabloccb

I am the only one?

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Originally Posted by Todd Tomorrow

I dislike all slipcovers.

Me too. Hate'm all. Great thread.

kryptonite1970 · 10-10-2014, 07:54 PM

I dislike every slipcover ever made just like how I dislike this thread as it is pointless and a waste of thread space.

pabloccb · 10-11-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kryptonite1970

I dislike every slipcover ever made just like how I dislike this thread as it is pointless and a waste of thread space.

a bit rude?

Visionist · 10-11-2014, 10:24 AM

I always go for the lenticular if available.

spiderfan1985 · 10-16-2014, 03:07 PM

I like slipcovers. I cannot really explain why, but they look cool when done properly. The Transformers: Age of Extinction Walmart exclusive is an awesome example. It's not lenticular or 3D, but with that embossing job Optimus looks like he's popping out of the cover in 3D. Cool effect. The lenticular ones for Dark of the Moon and Age of Extinction are both fine examples. The Conjuring? Pretty cool slip there too. Heck, I don't even have 3D capability, but I am one who bought the Tangled 3D back in 2011 because the lenticular art was so much better to me than the regular 2D, as shiny as that was/is. That castle with the lanterns flying in the background and the whole color scheme for it sold me hard and heavy. And the recent Best Buy exclusive for Sleeping Beauty is neat too, though it still doesn't really hold a candle up to the Platinum from 2009. That slip is gorgeous. I love the ones that fold out. That's why I still hold on to my Platinum DVD's for Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and the Special Edition for Sleeping Beauty from 2003. Disney has gotten a bit lame with their art recently.

10-10-2014, 02:07 PM	#1
pabloccb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:79	Who dislikes 3D slipcovers? I am the only one?

10-16-2014, 03:07 PM	#20
spiderfan1985 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Blackmoor 4K collection:332 Blu-ray collection:635 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I like slipcovers. I cannot really explain why, but they look cool when done properly. The Transformers: Age of Extinction Walmart exclusive is an awesome example. It's not lenticular or 3D, but with that embossing job Optimus looks like he's popping out of the cover in 3D. Cool effect. The lenticular ones for Dark of the Moon and Age of Extinction are both fine examples. The Conjuring? Pretty cool slip there too. Heck, I don't even have 3D capability, but I am one who bought the Tangled 3D back in 2011 because the lenticular art was so much better to me than the regular 2D, as shiny as that was/is. That castle with the lanterns flying in the background and the whole color scheme for it sold me hard and heavy. And the recent Best Buy exclusive for Sleeping Beauty is neat too, though it still doesn't really hold a candle up to the Platinum from 2009. That slip is gorgeous. I love the ones that fold out. That's why I still hold on to my Platinum DVD's for Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and the Special Edition for Sleeping Beauty from 2003. Disney has gotten a bit lame with their art recently. Last edited by spiderfan1985; 10-16-2014 at 03:11 PM.

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10-10-2014, 02:12 PM	#2
SolidRaider Expert Member Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:174 Blu-ray collection:1464 DVD collection:705	They usually suck, but rarely rule.

10-10-2014, 02:13 PM	#3
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	What, you mean the lenticulars? I love 'em.

10-10-2014, 02:17 PM	#4
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:997 Blu-ray collection:3683 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Yeah the lenticulars are awesome! but with caution the WB one's have gotten cheaper paper stock in the last few years and even in stores hard to find a MINT one at all. I just gave up even when I did my amazon 3D order for Edge of Tomorrow I knew it would show up in good condition only and I was right all corners were smooshed but the actual front cover was fine. I just know with WB you want it mint buy it in the store. anyhow my rant lol

10-10-2014, 02:23 PM	#5
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	Lenticular is my favorite slip packaging. The Avengers was a weak one, but Arrow Season 2 is awesome. Godzilla is mediocre. I'd love to get my hands on Harold & Kumar 2 LE Lenticular.

10-10-2014, 02:24 PM	#6
pabloccb Expert Member Member since:Sep 2014 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:79	Most lenticular slips like Deathly Hallows looks like crap after years.

10-10-2014, 02:30 PM	#8
DoubleFeature Junior Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Long Island, NY Blu-ray collection:230	I can't name a specific reason why but god I hate them so so so much.

10-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#9
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:947 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Most are nothing great but some lenticular slips are amazing. The ones for Gravity and Top Gun 3D really do have perceptible depth and dimensionality to them, I even broke my "leave the stickers on" rule for those slips because the lenticular was that cool. Couple of others every now and then look OK, too (Transformers: AoE, Hobbit: AUJ Best Buy-exclusive).

10-10-2014, 03:32 PM	#10
blurayfriend Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Blu-ray collection:699 Trading Score:54	They're not my favorite, mainly because it makes them so much harder to find in good condition on release day, and if you didn't pick one up immediately they all become damaged after being passed around for a couple years. So for example, when Best Buy just got a new shipment of The Dark Knight Rises with slips, they all sucked to the last one at every location. I've gone through about five secondhand Incredible Hulk slips on ebay and they all suck because they're hard to take of if you're not really protective about that kind of thing. Get one fingerprint on it and it's over, and the edges tend to wear more easily than normal slips for some reason.

10-10-2014, 04:08 PM	#11
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	I dislike all slipcovers.

10-10-2014, 06:24 PM	#15
Danchez Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Austin, TX 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1106 DVD collection:52 Trading Score:13	So many lenticulars are my absolute favorites, such as Wreck It Ralph 3D, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and Tron Legacy 3D. The three-dimensional effect coupled with the extra weight from the lenticular card just make them seem so much more... substantial. Love 'em!

10-10-2014, 07:54 PM	#17
kryptonite1970 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:336	I dislike every slipcover ever made just like how I dislike this thread as it is pointless and a waste of thread space.

10-11-2014, 10:24 AM	#19
Visionist Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:South Italy Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:488	I always go for the lenticular if available.

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