The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended Edition) (2001-2003) - Page 86 - Blu-ray Forum

starkent08 · 06-05-2011, 06:01 PM

does anyone know when they will start doing this in store do the have the preorder ring that u get with preordering the blu ray set will they have in the stores if not when will they start it

Indian Hills Theater · 06-05-2011, 07:22 PM

Best Buy just told me they will have an exclusive with several figures included similar to what they did with the DVD releases. I can't find anything on it anywhere. Anybody know about this?

Stinky-Dinkins · 06-05-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Where did you get them last time?

Someone else had capped it. I just had the broadcast version to compare the caps to and take note of how much DNR was used in the Fellowship BD. Sometimes I'm able to find copies of a movie a few days early if a store makes a mistake and puts them out a little too soon, but definitely not three weeks + early.

nathan_393 · 06-05-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nametag

Clearly somebody didn't know, that's why they asked and got a response...

Oh. My bad. I should really read a little more than the last post. Some English major I am

boulder_bum · 06-05-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by starkent08

does anyone know when they will start doing this in store do the have the preorder ring that u get with preordering the blu ray set will they have in the stores if not when will they start it

I'm a bit confused by your wording, but I just picked up my pre-order ring from Best Buy after ordering online. I pre-ordered the discs, then scheduled an in-store pickup of the ring.

I'm thinking of posting a YouTube video of it later if anyone is interested, but it's pretty cool. Basically you have a gold colored ring with elvish writing on the side with a silver colored necklace. The whole thing is nicely packaged in a box the size of a computer game box.

Of note is that you are eligible to get the ring if you get the Best Buy exclusive edition which includes six pewter figurines.

fspadafora · 06-06-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian Hills Theater

Best Buy just told me they will have an exclusive with several figures included similar to what they did with the DVD releases. I can't find anything on it anywhere. Anybody know about this?

Only this tiny photo up on the site Price $119.99

fspadafora · 06-06-2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by starkent08

does anyone know when they will start doing this in store do the have the preorder ring that u get with preordering the blu ray set will they have in the stores if not when will they start it

I picked up the ring today at my Best Buy ($10 pre-order). You can check on the site and see store availability.

MerrickG · 06-06-2011, 03:49 PM

Im not going to search through this thread, but I was wondering if there was final version of how the box set would look?

Thanks.

frogmort · 06-06-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by merrick97

Im not going to search through this thread, but I was wondering if there was final version of how the box set would look?

Thanks.

Sky_Captain85 · 06-06-2011, 04:58 PM

Would people be so much happier if the same standard definition bonus materials were transferred to Blu-ray instead of remaining on DVD?

nathan_393 · 06-06-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain85

Would people be so much happier if the same standard definition bonus materials were transferred to Blu-ray instead of remaining on DVD?

I couldn't care less, really. At the end of the day, they're the same special features and it doesn't look like they take up a ton of space as a boxset. So I don't see the big deal. At least Blu-ray players will upconvert DVDs - they don't upconvert SD material on a Blu.

radagast · 06-06-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan_393

I couldn't care less, really. At the end of the day, they're the same special features and it doesn't look like they take up a ton of space as a boxset. So I don't see the big deal. At least Blu-ray players will upconvert DVDs - they don't upconvert SD material on a Blu.

What is it about special features? I want to see the movie in HD. Special features are usually a watch-once thing and I don't have a need to see them in HD. The movie: yes. Special features: no.

dcowboy7 · 06-06-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

What is it about special features? I want to see the movie in HD. Special features are usually a watch-once thing and I don't have a need to see them in HD. The movie: yes. Special features: no.

I like all stuff HD....i can barely watch non HD shows on tv anymore even.

frogmort · 06-06-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

What is it about special features? I want to see the movie in HD. Special features are usually a watch-once thing and I don't have a need to see them in HD. The movie: yes. Special features: no.

That is exactly how I feel.

The special features in this package are some of the best ever made, but I've already seen them. It would be rare for me to watch them again, and who cares if watching someone getting their makeup applied, or whatever is just upconverted?

I absolutely care about the A/V quality of movies. There are lots of movies that I love, but refuse to buy because of the horrendous transfer, but I really don't care if the behind the scenes stuff is 1080p or 7.1 DTS-MA. Upconverted SD and two channel stereo is fine on this stuff for me.

I don't buy blu-rays based on the cover art, the case/packaging, the bonus content, etc.
I buy blu-rays for the movie and A/V quality of the movie!

Only three weeks to go!

MerrickG · 06-06-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain85

Would people be so much happier if the same standard definition bonus materials were transferred to Blu-ray instead of remaining on DVD?

I would be happier. Not night and day happier, but happier.

I would rather all the extras be on one bluray per film instead of 3 dvds.

Will it affect my purchase?

No chance.

gregmasciola · 06-06-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nathan_393

I couldn't care less, really. At the end of the day, they're the same special features and it doesn't look like they take up a ton of space as a boxset. So I don't see the big deal. At least Blu-ray players will upconvert DVDs - they don't upconvert SD material on a Blu.

Exactly how I feel. Based on the pictures of the set we've seen, it looks like the discs will be in standard-sized cases (maybe a tiny bit thicker), so having the bonus features on DVDs isn't really going to make them take up extra shelf space.

JamesKurtovich · 06-06-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain85

Would people be so much happier if the same standard definition bonus materials were transferred to Blu-ray instead of remaining on DVD?

Definitely. I buy BD's for BD's.. but what can you do. It's just more discs.

masterrusell · 06-06-2011, 07:02 PM

But SD bonus material transferred in a Blu Ray can not be upscale to 1080p... whereas if they are presented in a DVD they can.
Anyway, perfect play for Warner: the bonus material disc are already made, the set is bigger (and so the price)... And we can watch (again) the (very same) bonus material in 1080p.

Constitution 101 · 06-06-2011, 08:48 PM

NO WAY I'd ever go thru the hours and hours of extras again, blu or not. Just happy to get the EE's!

MiamiLoco · 06-07-2011, 03:07 AM

Still no better pics of the Best Buy exclusive with the chess pieces??!

06-05-2011, 06:01 PM	#1701
starkent08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:870 Blu-ray reviews:16	? about lord of the rings preorder best buy does anyone know when they will start doing this in store do the have the preorder ring that u get with preordering the blu ray set will they have in the stores if not when will they start it

06-05-2011, 07:22 PM	#1702
Indian Hills Theater Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Metro Omaha Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	LOTR extended (with figures at Best Buy?) Best Buy just told me they will have an exclusive with several figures included similar to what they did with the DVD releases. I can't find anything on it anywhere. Anybody know about this?

06-06-2011, 03:49 PM	#1708
MerrickG Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:College Station, TX Blu-ray reviews:2	Im not going to search through this thread, but I was wondering if there was final version of how the box set would look? Thanks.

06-06-2011, 04:58 PM	#1710
Sky_Captain85 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Atlantic Canada 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:170 DVD collection:6 iTunes collection:60 Trading Score:175	Would people be so much happier if the same standard definition bonus materials were transferred to Blu-ray instead of remaining on DVD?

06-06-2011, 07:02 PM	#1718
masterrusell Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Madrid, Spain Blu-ray collection:470	But SD bonus material transferred in a Blu Ray can not be upscale to 1080p... whereas if they are presented in a DVD they can. Anyway, perfect play for Warner: the bonus material disc are already made, the set is bigger (and so the price)... And we can watch (again) the (very same) bonus material in 1080p.

06-06-2011, 08:48 PM	#1719
Constitution 101 Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:257 Blu-ray reviews:12	NO WAY I'd ever go thru the hours and hours of extras again, blu or not. Just happy to get the EE's!

06-07-2011, 03:07 AM	#1720
MiamiLoco Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Miami, Florida	Still no better pics of the Best Buy exclusive with the chess pieces??!

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