Target Blu-rays With VHS Artwork - Jaws, The Breakfast Club, Backdraft, etc. - Blu-ray Forum

Lacrimosa · 11-19-2018, 02:08 PM

Has anyone else noticed that Target has the following films listed:

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.target.com/p/e-t-the-ext...y/-/A-54127881)

Fletch (https://www.target.com/p/fletch-vhs-...y/-/A-54139805)

Sixteen Candles (https://www.target.com/p/sixteen-can...y/-/A-54139751)

The Breakfast Club (https://www.target.com/p/the-breakfa...y/-/A-54128015)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (https://www.target.com/p/fast-times-...y/-/A-54139824)

Jaws (https://www.target.com/p/jaws-vhs-ar...y/-/A-54139728)

Backdraft (https://www.target.com/p/backdraft-v...y/-/A-54139821)

Slap Shot (https://www.target.com/p/slap-shot-v...y/-/A-54139768)

The stock photos indicate these are going to come in VHS style packaging similar to what the JB Hi-Fi’s Rewind Series has used, which has included a few of these same films.

The street date on all these listings was October 30, yet they are all still listed as 'out of stock'. Does anyone have any info or insight as to when these will be available? I know from the Stranger Things thread that we have some Target employees that frequent here.

The Rewind Series has actually had three different batches of releases over the past year, totaling 34 releases to date. Target could have something similar in the works.

Luke Dodge748 · 11-19-2018, 02:25 PM

I looked for Slap Shot VHS on their site but it said they were no longer available... But I would love to own most of these for sure.

Lacrimosa · 11-19-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

I looked for Slap Shot VHS on their site but it said they were no longer available... But I would love to own most of these for sure.

Yeah but the listed release date was just a few weeks ago. They wouldn't have yanked them so close to the release date would they? I'm thinking the release date was just delayed and they haven't updated their pages with the new date.

Luke Dodge748 · 11-19-2018, 02:45 PM

I think you're right. I subscribed to a few of them to notify me when they become available.

StingingVelvet · 11-19-2018, 02:48 PM

This trend says a lot about who studios think is still buying discs.

Donl1282 · 11-19-2018, 02:48 PM

The problem with VHS packaging is they take up too much room on the shelf.

bsend · 11-19-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Donl1282

The problem with VHS packaging is they take up too much room on the shelf.

I thought this was just a faux VHS cover for a blu ray case and a cardboard slip to go over the case? If this is an old VHS clamshell style case, then yikes! You could fit 3 movies on blu ray in that same spot. Shelf space is tight in my house, so that would be an easy skip. I like more compact packaging than ever.

Lacrimosa · 11-19-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bsend

I thought this was just a faux VHS cover for a blu ray case and a cardboard slip to go over the case? If this is an old VHS clamshell style case, then yikes! You could fit 3 movies on blu ray in that same spot. Shelf space is tight in my house, so that would be an easy skip. I like more compact packaging than ever.

If this packaging is in the same vein as the Rewind Collection at JB Hi-Fi and VHS Range at HMV, which appear to be what these are mimicking, it’s definitely clamshell style.

imsounoriginal · 11-19-2018, 03:06 PM

I saw a Rocky one earlier today, didn’t look closely but pretty sure it was the first one. Weird because all the ones in the OP are Universal...

Luke Dodge748 · 11-19-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacrimosa

If this packaging is in the same vein as the Rewind Collection at JB Hi-Fi and VHS Range at HMV, which appear to be what these are mimicking, it’s definitely clamshell style.

I thought Stranger Things did this before both of them...??

Lacrimosa · 11-19-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

I thought Stranger Things did this before both of them...??

You're right, it did.

Luke Dodge748 · 11-19-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

This trend says a lot about who studios think is still buying discs.

I just turned 40. I'm deep in the nostalgia game right now. Buying mini video game consoles even though I have the originals; buying VHS-boxed blu-rays even though I have the same movies on VHS and DVD. I'm buying vinyl of albums I've had on CD for decades...

What is wrong with me, why am I doing this???

StingingVelvet · 11-19-2018, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

What is wrong with me, why am I doing this???

Nostalgia's a powerful drug.

whiteberry · 11-19-2018, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

I just turned 40. I'm deep in the nostalgia game right now. Buying mini video game consoles even though I have the originals; buying VHS-boxed blu-rays even though I have the same movies on VHS and DVD. I'm buying vinyl of albums I've had on CD for decades...

Your wallet is going to hate me but have you seen the new Arcade1Up mini cabinets?

Worship.my.wreck · 11-19-2018, 10:58 PM

I definitely want that Fast Times one. I'm pretty sure it's just a slipcover, but I hope these are clamshell style. I'd be happy either way though.

kevin87 · 11-20-2018, 12:43 AM

I put up with the overly bulky Stranger Things cases because it's the only option, but not buying into it for normal BD releases. I like my standard cases better lol

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 11-20-2018, 01:40 AM

nice, although it says not available in stores and not available for shipping haha so....

Deadguy2322 · 11-20-2018, 02:55 AM

The WalMart VHS-inspired slipcovers look better, since they are actually based on the original VHS packaging for the movies where applicable. This just looks sloppy and cheesy.

Luke Dodge748 · 11-20-2018, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteberry

Your wallet is going to hate me but have you seen the new Arcade1Up mini cabinets?

Oh yeah I have. If they don't come out with a Mortal Kombat cabinet, I'm picking up the Street Fighter one to be sure!

shinobipopcorn · 11-20-2018, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

This trend says a lot about who studios think is still buying discs.

I still buy VHS...

11-19-2018, 02:08 PM	#1
Lacrimosa Senior Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:where the shadows mourn Blu-ray collection:2 DVD collection:1	Target Blu-rays With VHS Artwork - Jaws, The Breakfast Club, Backdraft, etc. Has anyone else noticed that Target has the following films listed: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (https://www.target.com/p/e-t-the-ext...y/-/A-54127881) Fletch (https://www.target.com/p/fletch-vhs-...y/-/A-54139805) Sixteen Candles (https://www.target.com/p/sixteen-can...y/-/A-54139751) The Breakfast Club (https://www.target.com/p/the-breakfa...y/-/A-54128015) Fast Times at Ridgemont High (https://www.target.com/p/fast-times-...y/-/A-54139824) Jaws (https://www.target.com/p/jaws-vhs-ar...y/-/A-54139728) Backdraft (https://www.target.com/p/backdraft-v...y/-/A-54139821) Slap Shot (https://www.target.com/p/slap-shot-v...y/-/A-54139768) The stock photos indicate these are going to come in VHS style packaging similar to what the JB Hi-Fi’s Rewind Series has used, which has included a few of these same films. The street date on all these listings was October 30, yet they are all still listed as 'out of stock'. Does anyone have any info or insight as to when these will be available? I know from the Stranger Things thread that we have some Target employees that frequent here. The Rewind Series has actually had three different batches of releases over the past year, totaling 34 releases to date. Target could have something similar in the works.

11-19-2018, 02:25 PM	#2
Luke Dodge748 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2018 Location:Baltimore 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1987 DVD collection:1096 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:4	I looked for Slap Shot VHS on their site but it said they were no longer available... But I would love to own most of these for sure.

11-19-2018, 02:45 PM	#4
Luke Dodge748 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2018 Location:Baltimore 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1987 DVD collection:1096 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:4	I think you're right. I subscribed to a few of them to notify me when they become available.

11-19-2018, 02:48 PM	#5
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	This trend says a lot about who studios think is still buying discs.

11-19-2018, 02:48 PM	#6
Donl1282 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012	The problem with VHS packaging is they take up too much room on the shelf.

11-19-2018, 03:06 PM	#9
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	I saw a Rocky one earlier today, didn’t look closely but pretty sure it was the first one. Weird because all the ones in the OP are Universal...

11-19-2018, 10:58 PM	#15
Worship.my.wreck Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:362 Blu-ray collection:2016 DVD collection:121	I definitely want that Fast Times one. I'm pretty sure it's just a slipcover, but I hope these are clamshell style. I'd be happy either way though.

11-20-2018, 12:43 AM	#16
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:277 Digital collection:216 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	I put up with the overly bulky Stranger Things cases because it's the only option, but not buying into it for normal BD releases. I like my standard cases better lol

11-20-2018, 01:40 AM	#17
WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:751 Blu-ray collection:2324 DVD collection:279 Blu-ray reviews:7	nice, although it says not available in stores and not available for shipping haha so....

11-20-2018, 02:55 AM	#18
Deadguy2322 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2017 Blu-ray collection:181 DVD collection:216	The WalMart VHS-inspired slipcovers look better, since they are actually based on the original VHS packaging for the movies where applicable. This just looks sloppy and cheesy.

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