The Boy and the Heron 4K Steelbook (US) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 04-29-2024, 11:56 AM

The Boy and the Heron 4K Steelbook US

Release Date: July 9th, 2024

Purchase Links:

Amazon

GKIDS Official Store

Shout Factory

Walmart

Barnes & Noble

Artwork:

Mosley likes BFDI · 04-29-2024, 12:40 PM

This should be from Shout! Studios and I hope the 4K is not region locked. I wanna see this movie.

MifuneFan · 04-29-2024, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosley likes BFDI

This should be from Shout! Studios and I hope the 4K is not region locked. I wanna see this movie.

Yes, it's from Shout. Specifically GKIDS, distributed by Shout.

FlamedLiquid · 04-29-2024, 02:41 PM

Surprised it's getting a 4k. Would a been nice if all those other Ghibli steelbooks were.

Anyways definitely buying this.

Rayjg · 04-29-2024, 07:26 PM

Glad the 4K is finally coming. I couldn't convince myself to go see this in theaters. The theatrical experience has been sucking the joy out of movie watching for me. Ah to be back in NYC and going to numerous theaters everyday...

FlamedLiquid · 05-02-2024, 06:07 AM

Deep Discount:
https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-boy...n/826663246599

Movies Unlimited:
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MifuneFan · 05-09-2024, 12:43 PM

Down to $34.96 at Amazon, matching WM

kskies2 · 05-30-2024, 01:26 AM

Wow! They really decided to have a different design compared to all the other Ghibli steelbooks that have released thus far, in addition to it being the first 4K release.

MifuneFan · 05-30-2024, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kskies2

Wow! They really decided to have a different design compared to all the other Ghibli steelbooks that have released thus far, in addition to it being the first 4K release.

Someone in another thread did point out that some of the layout is still the same it just has more art than usual. The spine looks like it matches the others perfectly for example.

lfpeng · 07-09-2024, 09:48 PM

Amazon sent the dreaded delayed e-mail. No estimated delivery date. I pre-ordered day 1.

B&N had the steelbook and the standard editions in stock. I can rely on them to get Criterion, Arrow, and Studio Ghibli releases in on time. Ended up being cheaper than Amazon with the member discount stacking on top of the new release discount.

Odius · 07-10-2024, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Someone in another thread did point out that some of the layout is still the same it just has more art than usual. The spine looks like it matches the others perfectly for example.

I like to think of it as having enhanced art because it’s 4K… at least, that’s what’s helping keep my OCD in check.

alleyoop · 07-10-2024, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Someone in another thread did point out that some of the layout is still the same it just has more art than usual. The spine looks like it matches the others perfectly for example.

I’d agree. It’s the same layout but finally with background artwork like it should always have had.

alleyoop · 07-10-2024, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfpeng

Amazon sent the dreaded delayed e-mail. No estimated delivery date. I pre-ordered day 1.

I received the same email. Did anyone receive a copy from Amazon?

Lensman · 07-10-2024, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by alleyoop

I received the same email. Did anyone receive a copy from Amazon?

I've had no email but my my May 9th preorder has stalled and it was obvious that something is wrong because the USA to UK projected delivery was 24 hours; they'd not booked a courier delivery as usual. I contacted Amazon via chat and their Indian rep lied and lied and lied. She claimed it was in the dispatch process and would arrive today despite earlier in the chat accepting that was impossible! Amazon is a joke now!

alleyoop · 07-10-2024, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lensman

I've had no email but my my May 9th preorder has stalled and it was obvious that something is wrong because the USA to UK projected delivery was 24 hours; they'd not booked a courier delivery as usual. I contacted Amazon via chat and their Indian rep lied and lied and lied. She claimed it was in the dispatch process and would arrive today despite earlier in the chat accepting that was impossible! Amazon is a joke now!

I chose to order from deepdiscount as a backup. I’m not sure what their packaging is like now. I’ll pray it arrives in good condition. I went with them over Barnes because the purchase qualifies for free US shipping, I got 10% off “1st purchase” with code DEEP10 & I’ll get 3% back from Rakuten. It looks like they ship international so they could be an option for you if Amazon doesn’t get any/more stock.

dirkblack · 07-10-2024, 08:33 AM

I think the Rarewaves one is Beautiful.

https://www.rarewaves.com/products/5...MDI4MS4wLjAuMA..

Lensman · 07-10-2024, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirkblack

I think the Rarewaves one is Beautiful.

https://www.rarewaves.com/products/5...MDI4MS4wLjAuMA..

It matches the style of the existing Japanese blu-ray releases and that's why I prefer it because I have a full set. However:

My partner is an accountant and she's alarmed by the "Accounts overdue" flag on the publisher Elysian's Companies House entry.

https://find-and-update.company-info...mpany/11331402

I'm also alarmed because this morning I cancelled my delayed USA import in favour of the UK steelbook!

dirkblack · 07-11-2024, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lensman

It matches the style of the existing Japanese blu-ray releases and that's why I prefer it because I have a full set. However:

My partner is an accountant and she's alarmed by the "Accounts overdue" flag on the publisher Elysian's Companies House entry.

https://find-and-update.company-info...mpany/11331402

I'm also alarmed because this morning I cancelled my delayed USA import in favour of the UK steelbook!

Yeah. That is a worry. I’ve already paid so I live in hope.

thelittleprince · 07-12-2024, 04:21 PM

Received my copy from Target today. Can’t wait to rewatch the movie.

TheHighRoller · 07-13-2024, 04:08 AM

I think the U.S. steelbook is the better looking of the two. The U.K. steelbook is way too plain. If the image was in color, then it would match the U.S. Studio Ghibli steelbooks better. But making it a white image just makes it feel like a high school digital art project.

I do think the U.S. cover is too "busy" for it to match the Ghibli steelbooks (even though I personally like how busy it is), but it does look really good overall. I think its a great design for a collectible steelbook- it uses a specific image from the film (so it kind of feels disconnected unless you've seen it), but one that looks great in the wide format.

04-29-2024, 11:56 AM	#1
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	The Boy and the Heron 4K Steelbook The Boy and the Heron 4K Steelbook US Release Date: July 9th, 2024 Purchase Links: Amazon GKIDS Official Store Shout Factory Walmart Barnes & Noble Artwork: Last edited by MifuneFan; 04-29-2024 at 08:04 PM.

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04-29-2024, 12:40 PM	#2
Mosley likes BFDI Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:487 Blu-ray collection:620 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:2	This should be from Shout! Studios and I hope the 4K is not region locked. I wanna see this movie.

04-29-2024, 02:41 PM	#4
FlamedLiquid Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1133 Blu-ray collection:7984 DVD collection:1954 Trading Score:368	Surprised it's getting a 4k. Would a been nice if all those other Ghibli steelbooks were. Anyways definitely buying this.

04-29-2024, 07:26 PM	#5
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016	Glad the 4K is finally coming. I couldn't convince myself to go see this in theaters. The theatrical experience has been sucking the joy out of movie watching for me. Ah to be back in NYC and going to numerous theaters everyday...

05-02-2024, 06:07 AM	#6
FlamedLiquid Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1133 Blu-ray collection:7984 DVD collection:1954 Trading Score:368	Deep Discount: https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-boy...n/826663246599 Movies Unlimited: https://www.moviesunlimited.com/boy-...n/826663246599

05-09-2024, 12:43 PM	#7
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	Down to $34.96 at Amazon, matching WM

05-30-2024, 01:26 AM	#8
kskies2 Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Chicago 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:8	Wow! They really decided to have a different design compared to all the other Ghibli steelbooks that have released thus far, in addition to it being the first 4K release.

07-09-2024, 09:48 PM	#10
lfpeng Special Member Member since:Feb 2012	Amazon sent the dreaded delayed e-mail. No estimated delivery date. I pre-ordered day 1. B&N had the steelbook and the standard editions in stock. I can rely on them to get Criterion, Arrow, and Studio Ghibli releases in on time. Ended up being cheaper than Amazon with the member discount stacking on top of the new release discount.

07-10-2024, 08:33 AM	#16
dirkblack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1151 DVD collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I think the Rarewaves one is Beautiful. https://www.rarewaves.com/products/5...MDI4MS4wLjAuMA..

07-12-2024, 04:21 PM	#19
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:wasteland 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3467 DVD collection:56 Digital collection:490 iTunes collection:665 Trading Score:80	Received my copy from Target today. Can’t wait to rewatch the movie.

07-13-2024, 04:08 AM	#20
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1274 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	I think the U.S. steelbook is the better looking of the two. The U.K. steelbook is way too plain. If the image was in color, then it would match the U.S. Studio Ghibli steelbooks better. But making it a white image just makes it feel like a high school digital art project. I do think the U.S. cover is too "busy" for it to match the Ghibli steelbooks (even though I personally like how busy it is), but it does look really good overall. I think its a great design for a collectible steelbook- it uses a specific image from the film (so it kind of feels disconnected unless you've seen it), but one that looks great in the wide format.

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