Issues I see with BD cases - Blu-ray Forum

Mike_In_HD · 02-03-2009, 01:50 PM

I've noticed BD (and HDDVD) cases seem to break, or chip easily... Anyone notice this? Also, releases like Firefly, with the flyleaf/discs in the center - those seems to chip way easy as well. Worst part is, some cases are chipped before I open them. I try to slightly shake the case before I buy the movie to feel if any areas seem to be chipped - like the teeth that holds the disc in place. Standard DVDs did this a whole lot less.

Also, Bluray (obviously) went with blue cases (HD red)... But I hope in the future more movies go with a tone that mimics the cover art (like Incredible Hulk). I'm assuming LOTR will go with Red/Blue/Green.

NoQuestion · 02-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Since the LOTR movies are coming from WB/NL if they aren't put in digibooks they will be normal blu cases. Universal is the only one that is doing the different color cases. I don't see that catching on. The point of the blu cases is suppose to make them stand out from the standard dvd versions.

Mike_In_HD · 02-03-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Since the LOTR movies are coming from WB/NL if they aren't put in digibooks they will be normal blu cases. Universal is the only one that is doing the different color cases. I don't see that catching on. The point of the blu cases is suppose to make them stand out from the standard dvd versions.

Though I agree about making BDs stand out, I would think the size is enough to make that happen. But I'd also be willing to bet Peter Jackson sees to it that the LOTR releases are R/G/B... It's part of it's brand awareness.

I've also noticed Best Buy (locally) has expanded their BD section to two aisles now. Nice...

NoQuestion · 02-03-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Though I agree about making BDs stand out, I would think the size is enough to make that happen. But I'd also be willing to bet Peter Jackson sees to it that the LOTR releases are R/G/B... It's part of it's brand awareness.

I've also noticed Best Buy (locally) has expanded their BD section to two aisles now. Nice...

My bestbuy by me has added more shelves to the section that they have set up for blu. Its a small section, only about have an aisle, but each section has 5 or 6 shelves and they are packed end to end. Before long they are going to have to expand and give blu more aisle space.

mzab24 · 02-03-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

The point of the blu cases is suppose to make them stand out from the standard dvd versions.

I would think the size is a bigger standout point then just the color vs. DVD's

that being said I would also like to see different color schemes

Mr. Cinema · 02-03-2009, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing clear cases, al la the PS3 game case.

The "Elite" brand cases are the ones that are very prone to breaking. I've encountered many of these. Too bad you can't buy those for replacements. Sleevetown.com only carries the ones with the latch.

I have noticed, though, that the new "Elite" style is better. The one with the smaller BD logo on the front appears to have a sturdier hub on the inside.

Mike_In_HD · 02-03-2009, 02:53 PM

Have they stopped placing the security sticker over the BD logo in most cases?

sfmarine · 02-03-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

I wouldn't mind seeing clear cases, al la the PS3 game case.

The "Elite" brand cases are the ones that are very prone to breaking. I've encountered many of these. Too bad you can't buy those for replacements. Sleevetown.com only carries the ones with the latch.

I have noticed, though, that the new "Elite" style is better. The one with the smaller BD logo on the front appears to have a sturdier hub on the inside.

I agree the ps3 cases hold up a heck of a lot better than the bd ones.

MOONPHASE · 02-03-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NoQuestion

Since the LOTR movies are coming from WB/NL if they aren't put in digibooks they will be normal blu cases. Universal is the only one that is doing the different color cases. I don't see that catching on. The point of the blu cases is suppose to make them stand out from the standard dvd versions.

Bandai Visual released black PS3 size cases for Freedom

Kynch · 02-03-2009, 03:15 PM

Do you guys play football with your BD cases or what?

Mike_In_HD · 02-03-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Do you guys play football with your BD cases or what?

Again, sometimes they come straight from the store chipped/damaged. I just never had that happen too often with SD.

Mr. Cinema · 02-03-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Have they stopped placing the security sticker over the BD logo in most cases?

I still see this on various titles. The case I'm referring to with the small logo, the sticker doesn't peel that off. Just on the ones with the larger logo.

Also, LionsGate did not put a bottom sticker on Saw V. Hopefully they've finally stopped doing that for future releases.

jw · 02-03-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Do you guys play football with your BD cases or what?

Drop it once, the corners chip very easily

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Also, LionsGate did not put a bottom sticker on Saw V. Hopefully they've finally stopped doing that for future releases.

tough economic times

, It was either the sticker or someones job, so they cut the sticker for now

blujacket · 02-03-2009, 03:26 PM

All the broken ones Ive had were broken on the corners. I never noticed it when I bought them. Luckily I scooped up 15 Hancock preview discs to replace broken cases at my Best Buy.

Kynch · 02-03-2009, 03:28 PM

I was making a joke people; I know how sensitive these cases are. Thankfully I've never had any problems yet.

Mike_In_HD · 02-03-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

Have they stopped placing the security sticker over the BD logo in most cases?

Napolean Dynamite had the sticker over the BD logo today.

FindYourWay · 02-03-2009, 05:49 PM

I've not had any problems at all with the cases. Ever.
I hope my luck continues...
[to be continued]

SquidPuppet · 02-03-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

I've noticed BD (and HDDVD) cases seem to break, or chip easily... Anyone notice this? Also, releases like Firefly, with the flyleaf/discs in the center - those seems to chip way easy as well. Worst part is, some cases are chipped before I open them. I try to slightly shake the case before I buy the movie to feel if any areas seem to be chipped - like the teeth that holds the disc in place. Standard DVDs did this a whole lot less.

Also, Bluray (obviously) went with blue cases (HD red)... But I hope in the future more movies go with a tone that mimics the cover art (like Incredible Hulk). I'm assuming LOTR will go with Red/Blue/Green.

Yes...bring on the colored cases...and some opaque and some clear and some with designs impeagnated.

pacificvibes · 02-03-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I agree the ps3 cases hold up a heck of a lot better than the bd ones.

But the downsize is that they are twice the size.

Beta Man · 02-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Off topic, but as for LOTR being R/G/B as part of "brand awareness" I have to say that I've never noticed that before..... I don't own the DVDs (nor have I seen one in its entirety) but I've spent my fair share of time in the DVD aisles..... I'm guessing only those who are already fans of those movies would even expect the cases to be colored.

02-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#1
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Issues I see with BD cases I've noticed BD (and HDDVD) cases seem to break, or chip easily... Anyone notice this? Also, releases like Firefly, with the flyleaf/discs in the center - those seems to chip way easy as well. Worst part is, some cases are chipped before I open them. I try to slightly shake the case before I buy the movie to feel if any areas seem to be chipped - like the teeth that holds the disc in place. Standard DVDs did this a whole lot less. Also, Bluray (obviously) went with blue cases (HD red)... But I hope in the future more movies go with a tone that mimics the cover art (like Incredible Hulk). I'm assuming LOTR will go with Red/Blue/Green. Last edited by Mike_In_HD; 02-03-2009 at 01:53 PM.

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02-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#2
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	Since the LOTR movies are coming from WB/NL if they aren't put in digibooks they will be normal blu cases. Universal is the only one that is doing the different color cases. I don't see that catching on. The point of the blu cases is suppose to make them stand out from the standard dvd versions.

02-03-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	I wouldn't mind seeing clear cases, al la the PS3 game case. The "Elite" brand cases are the ones that are very prone to breaking. I've encountered many of these. Too bad you can't buy those for replacements. Sleevetown.com only carries the ones with the latch. I have noticed, though, that the new "Elite" style is better. The one with the smaller BD logo on the front appears to have a sturdier hub on the inside.

02-03-2009, 02:53 PM	#7
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	Have they stopped placing the security sticker over the BD logo in most cases?

02-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#10
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Do you guys play football with your BD cases or what?

02-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#14
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	All the broken ones Ive had were broken on the corners. I never noticed it when I bought them. Luckily I scooped up 15 Hancock preview discs to replace broken cases at my Best Buy.

02-03-2009, 03:28 PM	#15
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	I was making a joke people; I know how sensitive these cases are. Thankfully I've never had any problems yet.

02-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#17
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	I've not had any problems at all with the cases. Ever. I hope my luck continues... [to be continued]

02-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#20
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Off topic, but as for LOTR being R/G/B as part of "brand awareness" I have to say that I've never noticed that before..... I don't own the DVDs (nor have I seen one in its entirety) but I've spent my fair share of time in the DVD aisles..... I'm guessing only those who are already fans of those movies would even expect the cases to be colored.

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