Twilight Time Discussion Thread

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by Richard Graham

I bet half the copies of Fright Night are setting unopened because scalpers refuse to let them go unless there's a huge profit.

Originally Posted by Hellraiserfan

Good! Nice to know a bunch of dicks lost money buying up numerous copies to over charge on Ebay and can't unload them.

sorry, but that is wishful thinking. eBay's recent 'sold' results shows that 37 copies have moved. I think that is within the last 60 days, but I'm not certain of the range.

[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by RalphoR

The Sinbad releases are not out of reach if you're region free. Definitely worth getting at an extremely reasonable price.

You don't even have to be region free... the Aussie releases are not locked.

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

I might have missed something here, but what would one have to do with the other?

if there is continued demand, TT can capitalize on that be releasing it a third time. if they put out 3000 more copies, then demand would go down and therefore the "scalpers" would get nipped in the bud.

Twilight Time have indicated that they no longer plan on releasing encore editions due to complaints from customers upset that their limited editions are no longer "limited". Whether this was a knee-jerk statement on Twilight Time's part or not remains to be seen. If they could sell out another batch of 3000 or 5000 that would be great for them but Fright Night has been released elsewhere and they'd be stretching things a bit thin with a third release. If they could get their hands on any number of other 80s horror or even re-release the Blob, that would be better.

[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

You don't even have to be region free... the Aussie releases are not locked.



Twilight Time have indicated that they no longer plan on releasing encore editions due to complaints from customers upset that their limited editions are no longer "limited". Whether this was a knee-jerk statement on Twilight Time's part or not remains to be seen. If they could sell out another batch of 3000 or 5000 that would be great for them but Fright Night has been released elsewhere and they'd be stretching things a bit thin with a third release. If they could get their hands on any number of other 80s horror or even re-release the Blob, that would be better.

oh, okay. thanks for your post.

in that case, it sweetens the sales for third party sellers.

edit : On further thought, (and I know that the two groups aren’t necessarily one and the same,) TT buyers can’t really have it both ways. If one complains about “exclusivity,” then is that person not arguing for the inherent value that goes along with a limited release. …and if that value exists, then such titles are going to demand more money in a marketplace like eBay - which brings me to those who complain about “scalpers.” Again, the two may not be part of the same Venn diagram, but I don’t think that one can have it both ways.

[MikeZ.]

Originally Posted by oildude

Lol. I just realized that The Keys of the Kingdom has already been announced for a Dec 13, 2016, release date. I even updated the OP with that information when TT issued their latest coming lineup. Totally forgot about it.

You're human, besides all your constant work far outweighs one mistake. I, for one appreciate having that first post as a reference site, I go to often.

Big day today, 3 titles in my sights, and a 10% off code from back in July !

[KyleW]

Can someone tell me if you preorder from twilight time do they charge you right away or when the movie ships ?


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[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by bwdowiak

On further thought, (and I know that the two groups aren’t necessarily one and the same,) TT buyers can’t really have it both ways. If one complains about “exclusivity,” then is that person not arguing for the inherent value that goes along with a limited release. …and if that value exists, then such titles are going to demand more money in a marketplace like eBay - which brings me to those who complain about “scalpers.” Again, the two may not be part of the same Venn diagram, but I don’t think that one can have it both ways.

No, you're not wrong. And those of us who post on this thread more frequently are used to this argument. I don't see too many posts here from people complaining about re-releases devaluing their purchases (if it is, it's usually not a "regular") but you never know what Twilight Time receive on Facebook or other communication avenues. Who knows, it may only take one or two complainers to get under their skin to make them say it's not worth it. I mean they've TRIED to change elements of their "encore" editions so that at least the original releases are unique in some way (a different extra, new cover art, etc.) but I suppose for some that isn't enough.

Most of the people I see on this thread seem to be of the opinion that the more available a film is the better and that re-releases are a good thing if it's a popular title that sells out like hotcakes. Maybe it's just me, but I think those of us with upwards of 100 or so Twilight Time titles who actually purchase things like Rapture or Swamp Water should have more influence than someone who just buys a couple copies of Fright Night and nothing else.

[KyleW]

God I wish they were able to re release Christine. I didn't even know about twilight time back then so I completely missed out and apparently it sold out super quick regardless


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[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by KyleW

God I wish they were able to re release Christine. I didn't even know about twilight time back then so I completely missed out and apparently it sold out super quick regardless


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The Sony release is available and is only missing the exclusive Twilight Time isolated score. That would be the only reason now to want it.

But if you live the US, Best Buy has the Sony release for $10 regular price. Every now and again they offer either a Buy 1 get 1 free sale or some other promotion. I don't see any reason to pay $20 more plus shipping & handling for the isolated score unless that feature is truly important to you.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

The Sony release is available and is only missing the exclusive Twilight Time isolated score. That would be the only reason now to want it.

But if you live the US, Best Buy has the Sony release for $10 regular price. Every now and again they offer either a Buy 1 get 1 free sale or some other promotion. I don't see any reason to pay $20 more plus shipping & handling for the isolated score unless that feature is truly important to you.

Oh wow thank you I'm going to pick that one up then. Awesome!


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[bwdowiak]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

No, you're not wrong. And those of us who post on this thread more frequently are used to this argument. I don't see too many posts here from people complaining about re-releases devaluing their purchases (if it is, it's usually not a "regular") but you never know what Twilight Time receive on Facebook or other communication avenues. Who knows, it may only take one or two complainers to get under their skin to make them say it's not worth it. I mean they've TRIED to change elements of their "encore" editions so that at least the original releases are unique in some way (a different extra, new cover art, etc.) but I suppose for some that isn't enough.

Most of the people I see on this thread seem to be of the opinion that the more available a film is the better and that re-releases are a good thing if it's a popular title that sells out like hotcakes. Maybe it's just me, but I think those of us with upwards of 100 or so Twilight Time titles who actually purchase things like Rapture or Swamp Water should have more influence than someone who just buys a couple copies of Fright Night and nothing else.

That's interesting. One reason for TT to cave to those griping about the limited editions not being truly limited would be TT being able to maintain their $30 price tag for something considered special, rare, unique, whatever... but the going rate on eBay for OOP titles certainly puts that theory to sleep.

Maybe they feel it could damage the brand as a whole.

I don't understand the logic behind it.

[KyleW]

So what are people expecting to pretty much sell out during preorders today ? Boxcar Bertha?


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[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by KyleW

So what are people expecting to pretty much sell out during preorders today ? Boxcar Bertha?


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None of those will sell out during pre-orders. I doubt any of those titles will sell out in the next year.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

None of those will sell out during pre-orders. I doubt any of those titles will sell out in the next year.

Thank god now I can not worry about spending money I don't want to spend right away. I think I am picking up at least Hush hush


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[atfree]

Originally Posted by KyleW

So what are people expecting to pretty much sell out during preorders today ? Boxcar Bertha?


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Nothing....only Christine and Night of the Living Dead/sold-out during pre-orders. Other than that, fastest sell-out has been a couple of weeks I believe, and those were horror titles (The Blob, etc). Even the fastest moving non-horror/cult titles take several months to sell out.

My bet would be on Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte being the fastest seller of this bunch.

[KyleW]

Originally Posted by atfree

Nothing....never been a sell-out on TT pre-orders. Fastest sell-out has been a couple of weeks I believe, and those were horror titles (The Blob, etc). Even the fastest moving non-horror/cult titles take several months to sell out.

Thanks man that is really good to know I can rest easy now ha


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[baheidstu]

Originally Posted by atfree

Nothing....never been a sell-out on TT pre-orders. Fastest sell-out has been a couple of weeks I believe, and those were horror titles (The Blob, etc). Even the fastest moving non-horror/cult titles take several months to sell out.

Well, that's not true. Christine and Night of the Living Dead both sold out during the pre-order stage. The Train's initial release sold out about a month after its release date. Gauging by people's posts, I'm pegging Runaway Train as the most popular of this month's titles and even then it's already been released by Arrow in Region B.

[atfree]

Originally Posted by baheidstu

Well, that's not true. Christine and Night of the Living Dead both sold out during the pre-order stage. The Train's initial release sold out about a month after its release date. Gauging by people's posts, I'm pegging Runaway Train as the most popular of this month's titles and even then it's already been released by Arrow in Region B.

Thanks, I corrected my post. Forgot about those 2.....

[The Great Owl]

I placed an order for Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte and Runaway Train.

I'm on the fence about The Chase, but I figure that it will be around for several months.

[spargs]

Preorders are up on TT's site.

Preordered Boxcar Bertha, Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, and Runaway Train.

The Chase is being added to my "purchase during future sale" list... where it joins House of Bamboo, Garden of Evil, The Panic in Needle Park, and Tony Rome/Lady in Cement.

[MikeZ.]

The Chase - DVD Upgrade
Boxcar Bertha
The Train

w/10% off, approx. $28.85 ea. w/ "free shipping" that always arrives the NEXT DAY. ( 30 miles away )