HMV steelbooks have paint issues? - Blu-ray Forum

richieb1971 · 12-31-2011, 10:53 AM

I recently got Super 8 from HMV and when opening the packet I noticed the gooey glue pulled a spec of paint off the steelbook (although I couldn't find the spec). It was 3mm and its silver underneath, so a silver bit amongst the big blue really stands out.

Yesterday Cowboys and Aliens arrived and again, 2 specs of paint missing.

I sent super 8 back to HMV hoping for a replacement. I worked a workaround solution for C&A as the paint was black I just touched it up.

This seems to be quality control issue or is just bad luck on my part? 2 in a row might be coincidental but not heard any reports from anyone else having similar issues.

Let us know if you find anything. Check around the opening sides of the exterior.

Cheers.

BigNickUK · 12-31-2011, 10:59 AM

Sorry to hear that, bad luck I am afraid. Mine were fine. Perhaps you should amend the title to state that yours were affected rather than making a generalisation about HMV paint quality on their steels...god knows they are struggling enough

lgans316 · 12-31-2011, 11:05 AM

Same paint issues in my copy too. Also, tts there on the French Steelbook too.

Even Captain America SB has minor paint issues.

In my opinion, the quality (not the design) of the Paramount Steelbooks have gone down gradually because of paint issues and too much of flexing on the embossed areas.

12-31-2011, 10:53 AM	#1
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	HMV steelbooks have paint issues? I recently got Super 8 from HMV and when opening the packet I noticed the gooey glue pulled a spec of paint off the steelbook (although I couldn't find the spec). It was 3mm and its silver underneath, so a silver bit amongst the big blue really stands out. Yesterday Cowboys and Aliens arrived and again, 2 specs of paint missing. I sent super 8 back to HMV hoping for a replacement. I worked a workaround solution for C&A as the paint was black I just touched it up. This seems to be quality control issue or is just bad luck on my part? 2 in a row might be coincidental but not heard any reports from anyone else having similar issues. Let us know if you find anything. Check around the opening sides of the exterior. Cheers. Last edited by richieb1971; 12-31-2011 at 01:29 PM.

12-31-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:5200 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	Sorry to hear that, bad luck I am afraid. Mine were fine. Perhaps you should amend the title to state that yours were affected rather than making a generalisation about HMV paint quality on their steels...god knows they are struggling enough

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