The Blu-ray Replacement Case Thread

[tribalnoise]

is there a thread detailing which case types come with specific blu-rays?

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by tribalnoise

is there a thread detailing which case types come with specific blu-rays?

Are you asking which particular case is used for each specific title? If so, then no as a specific title sometimes uses both types of cases (excluding eco-case variants).

Sony and Disney traditionally use Vortex cases while Universal, MGM, WB, and Fox have used Viva Elites. However this doesn't always hold true.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by tribalnoise

is there a thread detailing which case types come with specific blu-rays?

There should be

I've suggested it twice.

[jrmac2000]

Has anyone got a source for the Criterion case?

[bone crusher]

Originally Posted by Alpha

There should be

I've suggested it twice.

It's because no particular studio always uses the exact same style of case on the same movie forever. ie; I've seen titles from Sony like Casino Royale and Black Hawk Down instores with Vortex style cases and then I've seen the same title at other times with a Viva case.

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by bone crusher

It's because no particular studio always uses the exact same style of case on the same movie forever. ie; I've seen titles from Sony like Casino Royale and Black Hawk Down instores with Vortex style cases and then I've seen the same title at other times with a Viva case.

Oh I know, but a list for the original case would be perfect. Like Fifth Element was originally released in a Vortex (as all Sony/CP titles are). But I've seen some in Viva cases, only after the first wave though. Kind of like certain slipcovers. Some are only available on the first release.

I won't go into it much, but sometimes I'll come across BD's w/o their original cases. I have to look on eBay for actual pictures to see what case the BD uses. And if that doesn't work (most of the time, the stock pictures are used), I'll have to look up the studio and see what case the majority use. A list would be very handy for others who do the same (I assume there's some).

[Talal86]

Yesterday, I received The Other Guys and there was a long vertical cut that looks like someone might've done it with a razor or something and since I'm not in the US, returning it would cost me more than buying another one..



so even though the cut made it's way to the picture I'm sure replacing the case would make it "less" visible..

so can anyone recommend me a case that's identical or even very similar to the original one to buy from amazon or ebay?

Thanks

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by Talal86

so can anyone recommend me a case that's identical or even very similar to the original one to buy from amazon or ebay?

Thanks

You'll need a Vortex case.

I recommend at least buying 5 because the price of a single one is almost the same.

5 cases: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-5-VORTEX-SIN...item1c152f1067

10 cases: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-10-VORTEX-SI...item53e33bed8d

[Talal86]

Thanks a lot Alpha, just ordered the 5 cases

[Wings80]

Originally Posted by Alpha

You'll need a Vortex case.

I recommend at least buying 5 because the price of a single one is almost the same.

5 cases: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-5-VORTEX-SIN...item1c152f1067

10 cases: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-10-VORTEX-SI...item53e33bed8d

Wow At Tigerdirect you can get 10 pack for under $8.99. Less then $1 each.

[G:Box]

Originally Posted by jrmac2000

Has anyone got a source for the Criterion case?

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

EMAIL FROM CRITERION REGARDING REPLACEMENT CASES FOR ORIGINAL PAPER/DIGIBOOK CASES (Pricing is for U.S. orders only, although International orders are available for $15 each for the first two cases & then $2.50 for each additional)

Quote:

We are offering replacement cases for the following titles:

THE THIRD MAN

THE LAST EMPEROR

THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

BOTTLE ROCKET

CHUNGKING EXPRESS

THE 400 BLOWS

THE LAST METRO

EL NORTE

LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD

Please note that we are temporarily out of stock on all cases and expect more to arrive next week. The cost for the replacement cases is $5 per case; this includes the cost of shipping. For multiple cases we offer a discount of $10 for the first two and $2.50 for each additional case beyond that (so, for instance, $12.50 for three cases).

To order the cases, simply make a payment to the email address store@criterion.com through PayPal, providing your mailing address and item(s) needed in the message field, and we'll send out the materials!

I hope this information is helpful! Please let me know if you have any more questions and thank you for supporting Criterion!

Best,

Jon Mulvaney

Hope this helps

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Alpha

Oh I know, but a list for the original case would be perfect. Like Fifth Element was originally released in a Vortex (as all Sony/CP titles are). But I've seen some in Viva cases, only after the first wave though. Kind of like certain slipcovers. Some are only available on the first release.

How do you know what the original case was though? The problem is that some titles have been reported as being in both styles of cases even on release day. Sometimes the studios will use multiple manufacturers to meet their initial required quantity for release. Lets say Manufacturer A used Vivas and the studio distributed that batch to the west coast (or online retailers) and Manufacturer B used Vortex cases which was distributed to the east coast (or brick and mortar retailers). Or, one manufacturer may have been used and for part of the production run Case A was used but when that initial batch of cases was used up the machine was restocked with what was currently on hand (e.g. Case B). In these instances is there really an original case?

[Alpha]

Well if that's the case (never heard of that until now), it wouldn't hurt to put "either or", or "both" for that specific title. Personally, if that was the scenario, I'd go with what the studio uses for the majority of its titles.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

How do you know what the original case was though? The problem is that some titles have been reported as being in both styles of cases even on release day. Sometimes the studios will use multiple manufacturers to meet their initial required quantity for release. Lets say Manufacturer A used Vivas and the studio distributed that batch to the west coast (or online retailers) and Manufacturer B used Vortex cases which was distributed to the east coast (or brick and mortar retailers). Or, one manufacturer may have been used and for part of the production run Case A was used but when that initial batch of cases was used up the machine was restocked with what was currently on hand (e.g. Case B). In these instances is there really an original case?

Disney and Sony use Vortex cases on all single disc releases and are the only two studios to do so. Disney will sometimes use Viva Elite cases for combo packs, but that is the only time they ever do so. That is when it gets a little hard to predict, but until you receive the movie, there is really no need to know which case Disney used for their combo packs since you will probably only be replacing it if the case is damaged.

In the example you used though, the only thing that really matters is whether the artwork would fit in a replacement case since 3-disc Viva Elites are thinner than 3-disc Vortex cases.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by killowertz

Disney and Sony use Vortex cases on all single disc releases and are the only two studios to do so. Disney will sometimes use Viva Elite cases for combo packs, but that is the only time they ever do so. That is when it gets a little hard to predict, but until you receive the movie, there is really no need to know which case Disney used for their combo packs since you will probably only be replacing it if the case is damaged.

In the example you used though, the only thing that really matters is whether the artwork would fit in a replacement case since 3-disc Viva Elites are thinner than 3-disc Vortex cases.

What Disney releases aren't multi-disc lately. Yes, they're the two out of the large studios which tend to use the Vortex case the most.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...ml#post4239854

Some individuals pick up used or rental discs which only come with the disc and cover art (or a dvd case) and they like to replace the case with the same type used by the studio. My guess is this is why the question was being asked.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

What Disney releases aren't multi-disc lately. Yes, they're the two out of the large studios which tend to use the Vortex case the most.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...ml#post4239854

Some individuals pick up used or rental discs which only come with the disc and cover art (or a dvd case) and they like to replace the case with the same type used by the studio. My guess is this is why the question was being asked.

Maybe I can come up with one. Hmmm... Ok, there hasn't been one in a while.

Asking what cases each studio uses is a valid question. I didn't know you knew already.

[Nightshade]

Ok so i placed a order with diskmakers on sat and got them today so not too bad since they shipped out Mon morning. I ordered 25 elite cases so I can toss my damn eco cases and a few broken ones.I like to keep all movies in my collection in ELITE CASES but sadly I did not order enough. My total was around $15 shipped not bad at all. However i was not too happy how they packaged them they were just thrown in a box individually thankfully none of them were messed up. However, I would like for them to wrap the cases In 5packs or something. I will order some more one disk and 2 disk from them after i move in a month or so. Like I sad they are pretty cheep to buy so overall im happy.






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[Alpha]

Missed these!

Originally Posted by Talal86

Thanks a lot Alpha, just ordered the 5 cases

Sure thing. Really good seller, and great service!

Originally Posted by Wings80

Wow At Tigerdirect you can get 10 pack for under $8.99. Less then $1 each.

Those are just Generic cases though.

[BluPat]

Viva Elite's are very good. I used one of those to put my Piranha 3D Blu-ray in to replace the flimsy piece of crap SONY released it in.

[slaughinghouse]

My Planet Earth (BBC version) Blu case is cracked along the bottom. Who makes that case and where can I order another, if available? It's a four disc case with two double sided slips on the inside.