Stranger Things: Season 1 (2016) (Target Exclusive)

[Leonidas King]

Can you guys please use Spoiler tags when quoting an image?

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I would agree with that when it comes to bonus content on Netflix releases. Most are bare bones. But the packaging is been surprisingly good!
DD/JJ/OitNB all received nice slips(steelbooks in the UK for the Marvel shows)
House of Card got digipak a
And now this very cool retro packaging for Stranger Things.

The other releases are from the various parent studios, such as Sony, and they are responsible for the disc releases. Stranger Things is one of the few Netflix releases that is actually PRODUCED by Netflix Studios.

[cynatnite]

Originally Posted by Vandal Savage

You have OCD and your blu-rays aren't in alphabetical order?

Not as bad as some. I just stuck it with the rest of the S's. Plus I've got a bit of a haul this week so reorganization will be a must. I bought six movies, this series and two more are on the way.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

Hmm. So you're comparing the 1080p Netflix stream to the Blu-ray? I'm more interested in how this stacks up to the 4K Netflix stream. If this looks identical to the 1080p stream, then presumably, it looks quite a bit worse than the 4K stream (not entirely shocking, mind you, but there was always hope that this could somehow look better with less compromised bitrates).

Most 4k Netflix streams are around 16 Mbps. The only real comparison would be if Netflix (highly unlikely, I know) were to release UHD Blu-ray versions with HDR10 or, even better, Dolby Vision.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

The other releases are from the various parent studios, such as Sony, and they are responsible for the disc releases. Stranger Things is one of the few Netflix releases that is actually PRODUCED by Netflix Studios.

Yes.

[vicksvapor77]

Originally Posted by txfrightmare

Or do you think that they are trying to prevent someone from sticking that thing in to an actual VCR?

HAHA I didn't even think of that!

[Brandon K]

Given my stance on scalpers, I was able to pick up a few more extra copies that I'm happy to pass along at actual cost, plus actual shipping, no markup, to any international or Canadian fans who are looking for a copy and prefer to purchase from a forum member rather than eBay. The item will be very well-protected in a new shipping box. Note that these do seem to be region 1/A. PM me if interested.

[Vandal Savage]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

Can anyone comment on the danger the magnets in the packaging can do to the discs?

The Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy comes in a box with a magnetic closure, and the Fellowship of the Ring has a weird green tint throughout the entire movie.

[Vlad Draculi]

Originally Posted by Adcatalano

Packaging aside $25 for 8 episodes isn't a good deal in my book. Plus $25 is the msrp as seen on the in store price tags. With stores having 200+ copies there's no reason to think it won't go on sale, and a Black Friday deal is a possibility. If stock gets low and there's no price change I'll pick it up, otherwise I'm waiting

Aren't they hour long episodes? That means you're getting 16-24 episodes worth of content for $25. That's more than some of the anime releases I buy that are twice that price for less episodes.

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

It looks identical (if not) slightly better than the Netflix streaming. When I watched it on Netflix it was from a 1080p set, I never streamed it on my 4K set. I am watching it now upscaled to 4K.

I haven't watched the show yet, but as far as I am concerned, it is better on disc because I actually own it.

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

It's not going to compare, the 4k stream will look superior.

Sorry, but discs will always look superior to streaming. I'm sure 4K is nice and all, but nothing beats an actual physical product.

As for the size, it actually fits on one of my TV series shelves.

Oh, and my Target had 24 copies when I got there at opening, with one copy for me, one copy went to a guy that walked up just after I did, and then I saw another guy grab 15 copies.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by vandal savage

the lord of the rings extended trilogy comes in a box with a magnetic closure, and the fellowship of the ring has a weird green tint throughout the entire movie.

:d

[Member-292942]

Someone mentioned it's possible that once stores open, you can order online for pickup, I can confirm that. Only option it showed this morning was delivery, waited a few hours, available for pickup today! Can't wait!

[cynatnite]

Originally Posted by Vandal Savage

The Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy comes in a box with a magnetic closure, and the Fellowship of the Ring has a weird green tint throughout the entire movie.

Magnets will only damage a blu-ray if you physically scratch the disc with it....really hard. LOL

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

Sorry, but discs will always look superior to streaming. I'm sure 4K is nice and all, but nothing beats an actual physical product.

You're arguing two completely different things. This isn't an argument over Physical vs Streaming, yet you seem to be using that to make a blanket statement that physical always trumps streaming in picture quality, which is completely inaccurate.

[Croweyes1121]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Most 4k Netflix streams are around 16 Mbps. The only real comparison would be if Netflix (highly unlikely, I know) were to release UHD Blu-ray versions with HDR10 or, even better, Dolby Vision.

What do you mean by "the only real comparison would be...?" Are you saying the Blu will necessarily look better or worse? I don't think either is a given.

[BRu-LAy]

Went to my local Target this morning. They had about 20 or so copies. A few people buying, but nothing too crazy.

The ads show a free poster, but the employees were saying they didn't get any. The set does come with its own. Oh well.

Such a great looking set. This is why I cannot see physical media dying.

[goodstuff]

Originally Posted by SeanWDEN

Someone mentioned it's possible that once stores open, you can order online for pickup, I can confirm that. Only option it showed this morning was delivery, waited a few hours, available for pickup today! Can't wait!

Yep, I stopped by the ghetto Target on the way in to work and of course they did not have any out yet or even placeholders. Checked Target on my phone and at the nice Target they had store pickup listed on the site with the option to order. Did it on the phone and just picked it up. They had tons of them on the shelf too.

[deto]

I don't have a target near me, the closest i'll be to one is on saturday, i hope they still have them in stock. I was gonna order one but with shipping it comes out to $34.

[critterdvd]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

With four episodes per disc, I for one hope so.

Warner Brother's releases Blu-Rays with 7-8 episodes per disc and extras and they always look perfectly fine...

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

What do you mean by "the only real comparison would be...?" Are you saying the Blu will necessarily look better or worse? I don't think either is a given.

Unless Netflix totally f'd up the compression ratio (on purpose) with the S.T. Blu-ray, their 1080p streams are normally single digits and this should average in the mid 20's with four episodes per disc.

Their 4k streams are in the teens and I've seen UHD Blu-ray's in the 80's and up when the studios were being generous (especially on a BD-100).

From a compression quality standard, physical discs should be superior.

I've seen many a Netflix and Amazon stream riddled with compression anomalies.

Another thing you aren't considering... Netflix dynamically compresses their audio tracks when creating a streaming file. They call it "normalizing" as they don't want their layman customers complaining that they have to ride their volume knobs.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by deto

I don't have a target near me, the closest i'll be to one is on saturday, i hope they still have them in stock. I was gonna order one but with shipping it comes out to $34.

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