Standardized Cases - Blu-ray Forum

tonyjk3 · 03-18-2008, 02:25 PM

I thought with the advent of hi def movies that the industry would finally do some standardized cases. They certainly looked standardized from afar, but they aren't. I bought my first three blu ray movies and each had a different case. And then there is Fox with their darker blu cases.

Its enough to drive a guy nuts.

I still can't find double disc blu ray replacement cases. My copy of POTC: AWE has a nice gouge in the plastic.

wormraper · 03-18-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyjk3

I thought with the advent of hi def movies that the industry would finally do some standardized cases. They certainly looked standardized from afar, but they aren't. I bought my first three blu ray movies and each had a different case. And then there is Fox with their darker blu cases.

Its enough to drive a guy nuts.

I still can't find double disc blu ray replacement cases. My copy of POTC: AWE has a nice gouge in the plastic.

they never had standardized cases with DVD, and I doubt they ever will with blu.

cajmoyper · 03-18-2008, 02:29 PM

Actually I noticed that with ID4 and I, Robot that they have new cases. Where the spine is about to round out completely, it flattens out. I don't really like them. I like the thin ones that Sony and BV use mostly. They take up the least amount of space.

Rantlers · 03-18-2008, 03:31 PM

Not only that, but the ones I imported from UK are just as thick as a SD-DVD case!

tonyjk3 · 03-18-2008, 04:23 PM

its annoying. the blu ray group should just set a standard. I would think the blue color would be something set because its ties into Blu Ray as a trademark.

WickyWoo · 03-18-2008, 04:45 PM

Then no one would make them. Each manufacturer has their own proprietary hub design. A thousand things, even the altitude can affect the final color of plastic when it cools.

The studios can indicate a preference in which case is used, but fo the most part all you're seeing is what pressing facility they happen to use and who has that contract. Sony DADC/Panasonic tend to use the Elite (embossed) cases, while Deluxe and Cinram are using the stamp logo cases and so on. When either runs out, they tend to go with whatever they can get/are available.

There will be other color cases for Blu eventually, custom packaging like the WB "Book" packaging for Bonnie and Clyde

tonyjk3 · 03-18-2008, 05:27 PM

That book packaging is terrible.

I wonder if Target will exchange my gouged POTC: At Worlds End for a new one without a damaged case.

tonyjk3 · 03-19-2008, 01:42 AM

I ordered two different blu ray replacement cases. Sadly no two disc, so my Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End is stuck with the gouge.

cajmoyper · 03-19-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Then no one would make them. Each manufacturer has their own proprietary hub design. A thousand things, even the altitude can affect the final color of plastic when it cools.

Honestly, I can't see Denver as a manufacturing city.

AlexCruz · 03-19-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

Honestly, I can't see Denver as a manufacturing city.

I live in the Denver area right now and I agree with you. By the way go Spurs! I'm from Converse outside of SA.

CassilineKnight · 03-19-2008, 02:12 AM

I agree 100%...

Its f*cking ridiculous...just choose 1 variation of Blu...1 stanadard case. One thats pleasing to the eye, provides enough space for the title, actors names, and all that necessary stuff.

While they're at it could they get rid of those annoying stickers that seem to crowd some disc cases.

cajmoyper · 03-19-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexCruz

I live in the Denver area right now and I agree with you. By the way go Spurs! I'm from Converse outside of SA.

Awesome!! A Judson Rocket? I hated how good they were when I was at Roosevelt.

ben7ben3 · 03-19-2008, 02:33 AM

all i see here is a lot of whining

the cases are close enough, and i am as ocd as they come. eventually the cases won't even be blu anymore (maybe, if blu does overcome dvd)

WickyWoo · 03-19-2008, 03:09 AM

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Honestly, I can't see Denver as a manufacturing city.

I believe the vast majority of Universal's DVDs and HD DVDs, and I'm guessing Blus sooner or later are pressed in Mexico City (why MC is sticking in my head I don't know). At the very least they're somewhere in NAFTAville

jw · 03-19-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ben7ben3

all i see here is a lot of whining

the cases are close enough, and i am as ocd as they come. eventually the cases won't even be blu anymore (maybe, if blu does overcome dvd)

lol, all over a blue case

tonyjk3 · 03-19-2008, 01:45 PM

He's a Cubs fan - he knows all about the whining.

But come on $30+ a movie, I expect a little quality for the disc and the case.

03-18-2008, 02:25 PM	#1
tonyjk3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	Standardized Cases I thought with the advent of hi def movies that the industry would finally do some standardized cases. They certainly looked standardized from afar, but they aren't. I bought my first three blu ray movies and each had a different case. And then there is Fox with their darker blu cases. Its enough to drive a guy nuts. I still can't find double disc blu ray replacement cases. My copy of POTC: AWE has a nice gouge in the plastic.

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03-18-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	Actually I noticed that with ID4 and I, Robot that they have new cases. Where the spine is about to round out completely, it flattens out. I don't really like them. I like the thin ones that Sony and BV use mostly. They take up the least amount of space.

03-18-2008, 03:31 PM	#4
Rantlers Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:114 Trading Score:86	Not only that, but the ones I imported from UK are just as thick as a SD-DVD case!

03-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#5
tonyjk3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	its annoying. the blu ray group should just set a standard. I would think the blue color would be something set because its ties into Blu Ray as a trademark.

03-18-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Then no one would make them. Each manufacturer has their own proprietary hub design. A thousand things, even the altitude can affect the final color of plastic when it cools. The studios can indicate a preference in which case is used, but fo the most part all you're seeing is what pressing facility they happen to use and who has that contract. Sony DADC/Panasonic tend to use the Elite (embossed) cases, while Deluxe and Cinram are using the stamp logo cases and so on. When either runs out, they tend to go with whatever they can get/are available. There will be other color cases for Blu eventually, custom packaging like the WB "Book" packaging for Bonnie and Clyde

03-18-2008, 05:27 PM	#7
tonyjk3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	That book packaging is terrible. I wonder if Target will exchange my gouged POTC: At Worlds End for a new one without a damaged case.

03-19-2008, 01:42 AM	#8
tonyjk3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	I ordered two different blu ray replacement cases. Sadly no two disc, so my Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End is stuck with the gouge.

03-19-2008, 02:12 AM	#11
CassilineKnight Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Raleigh, NC	I agree 100%... Its f*cking ridiculous...just choose 1 variation of Blu...1 stanadard case. One thats pleasing to the eye, provides enough space for the title, actors names, and all that necessary stuff. While they're at it could they get rid of those annoying stickers that seem to crowd some disc cases.

03-19-2008, 02:33 AM	#13
ben7ben3 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Illinois Blu-ray reviews:65	all i see here is a lot of whining the cases are close enough, and i am as ocd as they come. eventually the cases won't even be blu anymore (maybe, if blu does overcome dvd)

03-19-2008, 01:45 PM	#16
tonyjk3 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:63	He's a Cubs fan - he knows all about the whining. But come on $30+ a movie, I expect a little quality for the disc and the case.

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