The Lion King Steelbook (Zavvi Exclusive) (Lenticular Edition) (Limited Edition) (UK) - Blu-ray Forum

DK1979 · 10-13-2016, 09:02 PM

The Lion King Steelbook (Zavvi Exclusive Lenticular Edition) (Limited Edition) (UK)

Release Date: Nov 14, 2016

Purchase Link:

Zavvi

Artwork:

Back & Interior:

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hbarnes · 10-13-2016, 09:36 PM

That spine art looks atrocious with the two completely different logo styles side by side

jimidini · 10-13-2016, 09:42 PM

At least actual text on the flipping spine and no dumb faces.

...

Wow, love the interior.

wjasoncul · 10-13-2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hbarnes

That spine art looks atrocious with the two completely different logo styles side by side

That's just the cardboard j-card. Click the Spoiler to see the naked spine

MifuneFan · 10-13-2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hbarnes

That spine art looks atrocious with the two completely different logo styles side by side

Seriously?

wjasoncul · 10-13-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jimidini

Wow, love the interior.

That's almost an exact copy of their previous Lion King steelbook

Front and Back of it

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hbarnes · 10-13-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

That's just the cardboard j-card. Click the Spoiler to see the naked spine

That's not what I mean

hbarnes · 10-13-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Seriously?

Another person that doesn't understand what I mean. I'll post a pic in a sec.

wjasoncul · 10-13-2016, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hbarnes

That's not what I mean

Oh I see... But it's just a repeat of the front titles. Are you okay with them there?

jimidini · 10-13-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

That's almost an exact copy of their previous

Damn, I missed that one.
Looks even better than this one.

hbarnes · 10-13-2016, 09:55 PM

Here's what I mean.
Picture

See how the "Walt Disney" font is the traditional curvy, but then you have the blocky Star Wars-esque styling of the film title? They clash badly and would definitely stand out more on a shelf than the character-picture thing that Disney has going on, and not in a good way.

MifuneFan · 10-13-2016, 09:58 PM

The only prob I have is the title on the spine looks too small, which makes me think it may be temporary. I don't really have a prob with them using the same title treatment as the front.

redphoenix · 10-13-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hbarnes

Another person that doesn't understand what I mean. I'll post a pic in a sec.

I get what you're saying, the harsh black title doesn't match with the artwork, either on the front or the spine.

But of course, everyone assumes we are just complaining about UK ratings logos.

I'm hoping it's temporary artwork.

Lew Zealand · 10-13-2016, 10:41 PM

Strange that it has "Walt" on the cover, they dropped that some years ago. It's a pity they couldn't have finished the rest of the Disney Classics steelbook range before they started rehashing ones they've already done.

ethnosax · 10-13-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hbarnes

Here's what I mean.
Picture

See how the "Walt Disney" font is the traditional curvy, but then you have the blocky Star Wars-esque styling of the film title? They clash badly and would definitely stand out more on a shelf than the character-picture thing that Disney has going on, and not in a good way.

I like the contrast between the two logos, actually, but the movie title does end up looking a little small. I don't think any official logo for the movie has ever had all three words on one line; it's always THE on top and LION KING below. So that's what they were stuck with, and it's difficult on a narrow spine.

Doesn't bother me, though. It's a nice-looking steel, but overpriced. I don't think the first version was one of the most impressive designs in the series, and neither is this one, but they're both fine.

ConDers · 10-13-2016, 11:36 PM

Wow just got the original zavvi lion king steel book in the mail today. Paid 60 bucks after shipping.... that sucks

imsounoriginal · 10-14-2016, 03:27 AM

Better than the old one's art, hmm... maybe.

thewerepuppygrr · 10-14-2016, 10:50 AM

One of my top 10 movies so yet another copy for me!

Batmobilly666 · 10-14-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by redphoenix

I get what you're saying, the harsh black title doesn't match with the artwork, either on the front or the spine.

This, the black outline looks jarring. In fact, the artwork itself isn't that great. Just a rehash of the old DVD, it seems.

Smigro · 10-14-2016, 12:08 PM

Jesus H...re-releasing Disney steelbooks already. How about finishing some of the other classics first.

I will stick with my BB viva case.

10-13-2016, 09:58 PM	#12
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	The only prob I have is the title on the spine looks too small, which makes me think it may be temporary. I don't really have a prob with them using the same title treatment as the front. Last edited by MifuneFan; 10-13-2016 at 10:04 PM.

10-13-2016, 09:36 PM	#2
hbarnes Senior Member Member since:Aug 2016 Location:US Blu-ray collection:117 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:113 Trading Score:18	That spine art looks atrocious with the two completely different logo styles side by side

10-13-2016, 09:42 PM	#3
jimidini Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:2066 DVD collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	At least actual text on the flipping spine and no dumb faces. ... Wow, love the interior.

10-13-2016, 09:55 PM	#11
hbarnes Senior Member Member since:Aug 2016 Location:US Blu-ray collection:117 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:113 Trading Score:18	Here's what I mean. Picture See how the "Walt Disney" font is the traditional curvy, but then you have the blocky Star Wars-esque styling of the film title? They clash badly and would definitely stand out more on a shelf than the character-picture thing that Disney has going on, and not in a good way.

10-13-2016, 10:41 PM	#14
Lew Zealand Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:544	Strange that it has "Walt" on the cover, they dropped that some years ago. It's a pity they couldn't have finished the rest of the Disney Classics steelbook range before they started rehashing ones they've already done.

10-13-2016, 11:36 PM	#16
ConDers Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2015 Location:Columbia, SC 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:1190 MA collection:22 Digital collection:222 Trading Score:164	Wow just got the original zavvi lion king steel book in the mail today. Paid 60 bucks after shipping.... that sucks

10-14-2016, 03:27 AM	#17
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Better than the old one's art, hmm... maybe.

10-14-2016, 10:50 AM	#18
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	One of my top 10 movies so yet another copy for me!

10-14-2016, 12:08 PM	#20
Smigro Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Philly suburbs Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1357 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:32 Trading Score:277	Jesus H...re-releasing Disney steelbooks already. How about finishing some of the other classics first. I will stick with my BB viva case.

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