HMV retro VHS series - Blu-ray Forum

Agent Kay · 06-15-2018, 09:49 AM

https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/vhs-range

I am a sucker for post art, and seriously digging these.

chip75 · 06-15-2018, 09:53 AM

You've got to love Universal, some of these have masters dating back to the VHS era.

Must resist ...

Agent Kay · 06-15-2018, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chip75

You've got to love Universal, some of these have masters dating back to the VHS era.

Must resist ...

Oh they do, but the art man.
THAT MELON FARMING ART!!!!!
LOOK AT THAT MOTHER CRUSHING ART!!!

Andrew354 · 06-15-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I am a sucker for post art, and seriously digging these.

I'm especially digging the retro look for The Thing - I must have it !!

Patient-X · 06-15-2018, 09:57 AM

So VHS is retro? I wish I hadn't put the thousands I once owned in a skip now

chip75 · 06-15-2018, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Oh they do, but the art man.
THAT MELON FARMING ART!!!!!
LOOK AT THAT MOTHER CRUSHING ART!!!

I've never been a fan of that version of The Thing, but Top Gun is heading into my Danger Zone.

Ste7en · 06-15-2018, 10:09 AM

Never mind VHS is retro, sell-thru is retro!

Think I'll pass. I bought The House of the Devil DVD with the VHS and it has been gathering dust since. I thought it would be 'fun' to have, it isn't

drush9999 · 06-15-2018, 10:27 AM

Even though I collected VHS tapes back in the day, I have no nostalgia for the format, especially seeing the awful old CIC style

CouncilSpectre · 06-15-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I've never been a fan of that version of The Thing, but Top Gun is heading into my Danger Zone.

If it's the new transfer (the one used for the 3D release) then I'll be all over it too

I'd love the BTTF one too, but I've bought that so many times, and it'll still be the same, tired master.

CompleteCount · 06-15-2018, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

If it's the new transfer (the one used for the 3D release) then I'll be all over it too

I'd love the BTTF one too, but I've bought that so many times, and it'll still be the same, tired master.

Given all the toot dressing it up, I suspect that Malibu Stacy merely has a new hat.

derek_1999 · 06-15-2018, 10:35 AM

Shame there isn't a playable VHS included... I still have a JVC S-VHS player

What next? Maybe pretend Laserdisc... oh wait... we had Big Sleeves already, LOL

Patient-X · 06-15-2018, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste7en

Never mind VHS is retro, sell-thru is retro!

Think I'll pass. I bought The House of the Devil DVD with the VHS and it has been gathering dust since. I thought it would be 'fun' to have, it isn't

'sell-thru' - that's a term I haven't heard for a while, I'm getting all teary eyed with nostalgia.

Fnord Prefect · 06-15-2018, 10:39 AM

11 great films (and Ferris Bueller), all of which I've either seen or bought several times already. Looks like potentially nice packaging fudged. An easy pass at £14.99 each.

juss100 · 06-15-2018, 10:40 AM

Looking forward to the betamax edition of "The Last Starfighter"

drush9999 · 06-15-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by derek_1999

Shame there isn't a playable VHS included... I still have a JVC S-VHS player

What next? Maybe pretend Laserdisc... oh wait... we had Big Sleeves already, LOL

They should do full size 35mm film canister with a label coming away at the corners with the title written with a sharpie.

Firefly2193 · 06-15-2018, 10:46 AM

I hate what they have done with Scarface. I was almost tempted just to display the nice original poster art - but then they have 'from the director of The Untouchables' written on it, a movie that came after Scarface. I guess it fits as VHS art but not as poster art. Still might pick it up.

Darby1985 · 06-15-2018, 10:47 AM

I like the look of some...but I've got all the films I'd want.

I dunno...maybe in a sale.

agent999 · 06-15-2018, 11:00 AM

If they're doing real CIC retro, they should use cardboard sleeves. Hate their sell through stripy covers.

Edit: oh, they are cardboard. I am a twat.

Buckster666 · 06-15-2018, 11:07 AM

Steelbooks, big sleeve and now VHS, studios are desperate to keep reselling us the same movies over and over again

coenesque · 06-15-2018, 11:12 AM

I’m guessing these are going to replace HMV doing anymore Premium Collection releases, especially as they haven’t announced any for a while now.

06-15-2018, 09:49 AM	#1
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	HMV retro VHS series https://store.hmv.com/film-tv/vhs-range I am a sucker for post art, and seriously digging these. Last edited by BigNickUK; 06-17-2018 at 12:50 PM.

06-15-2018, 10:46 AM	#16
Firefly2193 Active Member Member since:Dec 2016 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:558 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:17	I hate what they have done with Scarface. I was almost tempted just to display the nice original poster art - but then they have 'from the director of The Untouchables' written on it, a movie that came after Scarface. I guess it fits as VHS art but not as poster art. Still might pick it up. Last edited by Firefly2193; 06-15-2018 at 10:50 AM.

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06-15-2018, 09:53 AM	#2
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3100 DVD collection:1783 iTunes collection:231 Trading Score:9	You've got to love Universal, some of these have masters dating back to the VHS era. Must resist ...

06-15-2018, 09:57 AM	#5
Patient-X Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:In the dark, near the Tannhäuser Gate 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:3340 Trading Score:9	So VHS is retro? I wish I hadn't put the thousands I once owned in a skip now

06-15-2018, 10:09 AM	#7
Ste7en Blu-ray Baron Member since:Apr 2013 Location:Durham, UK 4K collection:909 Blu-ray collection:7765 DVD collection:68 Trading Score:4	Never mind VHS is retro, sell-thru is retro! Think I'll pass. I bought The House of the Devil DVD with the VHS and it has been gathering dust since. I thought it would be 'fun' to have, it isn't

06-15-2018, 10:27 AM	#8
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6093 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	Even though I collected VHS tapes back in the day, I have no nostalgia for the format, especially seeing the awful old CIC style

06-15-2018, 10:35 AM	#11
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	Shame there isn't a playable VHS included... I still have a JVC S-VHS player What next? Maybe pretend Laserdisc... oh wait... we had Big Sleeves already, LOL

06-15-2018, 10:39 AM	#13
Fnord Prefect Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Isle of Albion Blu-ray collection:924 Trading Score:9	11 great films (and Ferris Bueller), all of which I've either seen or bought several times already. Looks like potentially nice packaging fudged. An easy pass at £14.99 each.

06-15-2018, 10:40 AM	#14
juss100 Active Member Member since:Apr 2018	Looking forward to the betamax edition of "The Last Starfighter"

06-15-2018, 10:47 AM	#17
Darby1985 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Middlesborough, England 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:2302	I like the look of some...but I've got all the films I'd want. I dunno...maybe in a sale.

06-15-2018, 11:00 AM	#18
agent999 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:UK	If they're doing real CIC retro, they should use cardboard sleeves. Hate their sell through stripy covers. Edit: oh, they are cardboard. I am a twat.

06-15-2018, 11:07 AM	#19
Buckster666 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:107 Trading Score:14	Steelbooks, big sleeve and now VHS, studios are desperate to keep reselling us the same movies over and over again

06-15-2018, 11:12 AM	#20
coenesque Member Member since:May 2018 Location:Norwich, UK	I’m guessing these are going to replace HMV doing anymore Premium Collection releases, especially as they haven’t announced any for a while now.

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