Are We Ready For The 2014 Steelbook Onslaught! - Blu-ray Forum

cudzndrips · 01-02-2014, 12:42 PM

After it was announced that Play.com were gonna cease trading and selling Steelbooks, and when HMV went bust I must admit I thought it was all over for steelbook collecting. Who would have thought last year we would see the titles we did and the release schedule that then came from Zavvi, Amazon and Entertainment Store. As we enter a new year I wonder what delights we'll see over the coming months. We already know of the approaching Pixar and Disney titles but what Steelbooks do you want to see and do you think we will see them?

Three major titles I really want: Jurassic Park Trilogy, Indiana Jones Saga and The Abyss.

babylon · 01-02-2014, 01:13 PM

would love to see more classics on blu ray steelbook - especially the following:

Citizen Kane
Vertigo
Bridge on the River Kwai

NicWhit · 01-02-2014, 01:23 PM

Never going to pre-order a Zavvi exclusive again* - not after the stupid price drops they've just done.

*Unless it's part of the Marvel Universe!

SixSpeedSamurai · 01-02-2014, 01:25 PM

March is going to be a massacre.

HotRats · 01-02-2014, 01:26 PM

If you look at the number of unsold steelbooks reduced in Zavvi's recent sales I think they may have overestimated the market. I think they are approaching the saturation point when steelbooks become so common that they no longer have enough cachet to justify the extra cost.

casperuk · 01-02-2014, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRats

If you look at the number of unsold steelbooks reduced in Zavvi's recent sales I think they may have overestimated the market. I think they are approaching the saturation point when steelbooks become so common that they no longer have enough cachet to justify the extra cost.

It's also the titles they are producing. Imo something like point break doesn't need a steelbook. Seeing as its been out a while on blu ray. Robocop is the same and seeing as a second one has just been announced it doesn't help.

Then there are some movies that are so bad they shouldn'. Be released at all and they are getting steelbook releases.

The marvel movies will always do well as people want the set. I've got avengers 3 Times. 2 steelbooks which I put the standard us and uk releases into and the suitcase release.

cabbagefanclub · 01-02-2014, 01:52 PM

I definitely think im going to cease with the double dipping and panic buying, trying to buy that 'soon to be sought after' title.

I'm just gonna pick up new titles, for movies I enjoyed.!!!

Screw the Limited Edition, Limited run releases/ re-releases.
I've been cancelling most of my Zavvi pre-orders. I'm glad I cancelled Reservoir Dogs at £15 cause I got it for £6 over xmas.

2014. Bring me TRUE LIES.!!!

JimDiGriz · 01-02-2014, 02:40 PM

Bring them on! I wont buy them if they look horrible (Only God Forgives) and I wont buy them if I don't like the film enough (most releases).

snooloui · 01-02-2014, 02:43 PM

I think Zavvi have realised where they went wrong last year with regard to the number of titles. They haven't announced too many for this year so far aside from Disney/Pixar titles which are obviously guaranteed sellers for them. Hopefully they have more unique titles with an 'Ultra Limited Print Run' to come

UncleBuckWild · 01-02-2014, 03:41 PM

2013 was an interesting year for Steelbooks, probably the time when it gained a wider audience... nice to see more SB releases in the U.S.

Hopefully greater stuff is in the makes, will be kicking off the 2014 SB mania with RUSH.

Billz · 01-02-2014, 04:09 PM

I'm done with steelbooks after the rest of Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes out on blu-ray, and after Phase 3, if we are still on blu-ray by then.

Saying that, Entertainment Store is f*cking horrible.
After the sh*t with my copy of "Star Trek Into Darkness", decided that ES were not worth the hassle.

CouncilSpectre · 01-02-2014, 04:37 PM

I've gone from 0 to c50 SBs in about 6 months.

Bring it on!

Member-222782 · 01-02-2014, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRats

I think they are approaching the saturation point when steelbooks become so common that they no longer have enough cachet to justify the extra cost.

I'm a little late to the steelbook game so I certainly hope there is no saturation point - I'm just gettin' started

. I think there's MUCH to look forward to, they just have to come up with better designs. The landscape steels are extra cool IMO so I hope to see more of those. I prefer minimalist designs like THE DEPARTED. However, I think most of the common Warner steels are some of the most boring ones on the market.

As for what titles I'd like to see made steelbooks of, can't really think of anything specific. I'd like to see steelbooks of the more obscure horror titles. Imaging a steelbook of CHOPPING MALL

mattyl149 · 01-02-2014, 06:01 PM

I'm only nine steels away from 400

Anyway I expect more Studio Ghibli and Kubrick announcements soon, and would double dip on some really classy Hitchcock steels and also the Universal horror films

Other than that:

Evil Dead 3
John Rambo
X-Men 3
Alien
LOTR: The Two Towers
LOTR: The Return Of The King
Die Hard 3 (with similar design to the others - apparently strong rumours of this happening)
Die Hard 4

And just to complete the sets:
RED
G.I. Joe (The first one which Play was going to release)

rickah88 · 01-02-2014, 07:17 PM

Escape From New York w/original poster art...that's all I want dammit!!! Make this happen SOMEBODY!!!

Skog · 01-02-2014, 09:46 PM

I'm ready

I've gone through all the Disney films, cancelled some pre-orders, decided to collect classics over pixar and figured out which ones I want.

pre-order:
101 dalmatians
fantasia
dumbo
peter pan

the rest i will buy if and when available:
snow white
pinocchio
bambi
sleeping beauty
sword in the stone
black cauldron
lion king

I think Zav are currently right on a tipping point and should slow it down, change it up. this year I would prefer less frequent releases with limited runs like TWBB.
Also, this year I'll focus my bd purchases on eureka, arrow, new wave, third window and digibooks I've missed out on because of steelbooks.
sbs will be my last priority which will be easy because ive passed up so many zavvi steels of my favourite films where as before I would buy no matter what.
i actually have no specific titles in mind but look forward to what 2014 may bring.

richieb1971 · 01-02-2014, 10:19 PM

I'll preorder the Disneys but other than that they can kiss my ass.

I'm offloading a ton of steels in 2014.. Not getting out of it but just offloading tons of stuff I won't ever see again.

casperuk · 01-02-2014, 10:25 PM

They do need to slow down. The WB steelbook have too much info on them. They need to learn from Disney and marvel that it should be plain. The Rocketeer is possibly my favorite sb the year that I have bought, even over world war z

NzScreamindemon · 01-02-2014, 10:40 PM

I think its fair to say we will all probably be a little more selective of what we "pre-order" - kinda annoying to think that something you bought not so long ago has price-dropped substantially - BUT then you also play the "risk" game...dont pre-order and you could miss out!

In saying that...zavvi are flooding the market a little and quite possibly with some titles that most dont really want (or already have) Steelies should be a selling point for movies - not a "re"marketing ploy.

Personally I have a few titles already pre-ordered for 2014: Gravity 3D, RUSH (awesome movie) Frozen 3D (havent seen it and I'm now starting to hear mixed reviews - so may drop it) and THOR 2 - 3D for starters. I always keep an eye open for whats being released just in case there is something I REALLY want. I'm hoping (personally at least)that we see a few more 3D releases this year - yes I may be in the minority, but 3D needs a push along as far as steelies go and is generally a no-brainer buy for me even if I havent seen the movie

In summary....If I REALLY like it i'll get it...and if I kinda like it....I'll probably get it too!

Chris

Blu_Ray_Addict · 01-02-2014, 10:51 PM

I'm going to be very selective this year for upcoming releases since last year I went crazy and bought so many only to end up getting rid of some. No double dips on same releases. Must pick only one artwork for the multiple releases. I think I will stick to the big superhero movies and a select few that I think is worth it. I will stop pre-ordering from Zavvi this time around because of the ridiculous price drops. I would like to see a Terminator 3 & X-Men 3 release to complete the collections! Really hoping for True Lies though!!!!

01-02-2014, 12:42 PM	#1
cudzndrips Banned Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Uk Home Theater Gallery:180 Trading Score:375	Are We Ready For The 2014 Steelbook Onslaught! After it was announced that Play.com were gonna cease trading and selling Steelbooks, and when HMV went bust I must admit I thought it was all over for steelbook collecting. Who would have thought last year we would see the titles we did and the release schedule that then came from Zavvi, Amazon and Entertainment Store. As we enter a new year I wonder what delights we'll see over the coming months. We already know of the approaching Pixar and Disney titles but what Steelbooks do you want to see and do you think we will see them? Three major titles I really want: Jurassic Park Trilogy, Indiana Jones Saga and The Abyss.

01-02-2014, 09:46 PM	#16
Skog Expert Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:126 Trading Score:27	I'm ready I've gone through all the Disney films, cancelled some pre-orders, decided to collect classics over pixar and figured out which ones I want. pre-order: 101 dalmatians fantasia dumbo peter pan the rest i will buy if and when available: snow white pinocchio bambi sleeping beauty sword in the stone black cauldron lion king I think Zav are currently right on a tipping point and should slow it down, change it up. this year I would prefer less frequent releases with limited runs like TWBB. Also, this year I'll focus my bd purchases on eureka, arrow, new wave, third window and digibooks I've missed out on because of steelbooks. sbs will be my last priority which will be easy because ive passed up so many zavvi steels of my favourite films where as before I would buy no matter what. i actually have no specific titles in mind but look forward to what 2014 may bring. Last edited by Skog; 01-02-2014 at 11:09 PM.

01-02-2014, 01:13 PM	#2
babylon Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:110 Trading Score:12	would love to see more classics on blu ray steelbook - especially the following: Citizen Kane Vertigo Bridge on the River Kwai

01-02-2014, 01:23 PM	#3
NicWhit Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:276 DVD collection:127 Trading Score:4	Never going to pre-order a Zavvi exclusive again* - not after the stupid price drops they've just done. *Unless it's part of the Marvel Universe!

01-02-2014, 01:25 PM	#4
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	March is going to be a massacre.

01-02-2014, 01:26 PM	#5
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	If you look at the number of unsold steelbooks reduced in Zavvi's recent sales I think they may have overestimated the market. I think they are approaching the saturation point when steelbooks become so common that they no longer have enough cachet to justify the extra cost.

01-02-2014, 01:52 PM	#7
cabbagefanclub Member Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:691	I definitely think im going to cease with the double dipping and panic buying, trying to buy that 'soon to be sought after' title. I'm just gonna pick up new titles, for movies I enjoyed.!!! Screw the Limited Edition, Limited run releases/ re-releases. I've been cancelling most of my Zavvi pre-orders. I'm glad I cancelled Reservoir Dogs at £15 cause I got it for £6 over xmas. 2014. Bring me TRUE LIES.!!!

01-02-2014, 02:40 PM	#8
JimDiGriz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:645 DVD collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:11	Bring them on! I wont buy them if they look horrible (Only God Forgives) and I wont buy them if I don't like the film enough (most releases).

01-02-2014, 02:43 PM	#9
snooloui Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:395	I think Zavvi have realised where they went wrong last year with regard to the number of titles. They haven't announced too many for this year so far aside from Disney/Pixar titles which are obviously guaranteed sellers for them. Hopefully they have more unique titles with an 'Ultra Limited Print Run' to come

01-02-2014, 03:41 PM	#10
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:416	2013 was an interesting year for Steelbooks, probably the time when it gained a wider audience... nice to see more SB releases in the U.S. Hopefully greater stuff is in the makes, will be kicking off the 2014 SB mania with RUSH.

01-02-2014, 04:09 PM	#11
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	I'm done with steelbooks after the rest of Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes out on blu-ray, and after Phase 3, if we are still on blu-ray by then. Saying that, Entertainment Store is fcking horrible. After the sht with my copy of "Star Trek Into Darkness", decided that ES were not worth the hassle.

01-02-2014, 04:37 PM	#12
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	I've gone from 0 to c50 SBs in about 6 months. Bring it on!

01-02-2014, 06:01 PM	#14
mattyl149 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Old Hill, West Midlands 4K collection:494 Blu-ray collection:8413 DVD collection:1045 Digital collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm only nine steels away from 400 Anyway I expect more Studio Ghibli and Kubrick announcements soon, and would double dip on some really classy Hitchcock steels and also the Universal horror films Other than that: Evil Dead 3 John Rambo X-Men 3 Alien LOTR: The Two Towers LOTR: The Return Of The King Die Hard 3 (with similar design to the others - apparently strong rumours of this happening) Die Hard 4 And just to complete the sets: RED G.I. Joe (The first one which Play was going to release)

01-02-2014, 07:17 PM	#15
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Escape From New York w/original poster art...that's all I want dammit!!! Make this happen SOMEBODY!!!

01-02-2014, 10:19 PM	#17
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I'll preorder the Disneys but other than that they can kiss my ass. I'm offloading a ton of steels in 2014.. Not getting out of it but just offloading tons of stuff I won't ever see again.

01-02-2014, 10:25 PM	#18
casperuk Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:421 DVD collection:126 MA collection:222 Digital collection:239 iTunes collection:12 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:66	They do need to slow down. The WB steelbook have too much info on them. They need to learn from Disney and marvel that it should be plain. The Rocketeer is possibly my favorite sb the year that I have bought, even over world war z

01-02-2014, 10:40 PM	#19
NzScreamindemon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Christchurch, New Zealand 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:430 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I think its fair to say we will all probably be a little more selective of what we "pre-order" - kinda annoying to think that something you bought not so long ago has price-dropped substantially - BUT then you also play the "risk" game...dont pre-order and you could miss out! In saying that...zavvi are flooding the market a little and quite possibly with some titles that most dont really want (or already have) Steelies should be a selling point for movies - not a "re"marketing ploy. Personally I have a few titles already pre-ordered for 2014: Gravity 3D, RUSH (awesome movie) Frozen 3D (havent seen it and I'm now starting to hear mixed reviews - so may drop it) and THOR 2 - 3D for starters. I always keep an eye open for whats being released just in case there is something I REALLY want. I'm hoping (personally at least)that we see a few more 3D releases this year - yes I may be in the minority, but 3D needs a push along as far as steelies go and is generally a no-brainer buy for me even if I havent seen the movie In summary....If I REALLY like it i'll get it...and if I kinda like it....I'll probably get it too! Chris

01-02-2014, 10:51 PM	#20
Blu_Ray_Addict Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Valley of the Sun 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:1080 Trading Score:171	I'm going to be very selective this year for upcoming releases since last year I went crazy and bought so many only to end up getting rid of some. No double dips on same releases. Must pick only one artwork for the multiple releases. I think I will stick to the big superhero movies and a select few that I think is worth it. I will stop pre-ordering from Zavvi this time around because of the ridiculous price drops. I would like to see a Terminator 3 & X-Men 3 release to complete the collections! Really hoping for True Lies though!!!!

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