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

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by Kschreck

Why is Target sitting on this release? Why no preorders when it's just over a week out? Very lame! :/

They're being nostalgic about the packaging, I guess they're also being nostalgic about how before the internet, movies just seemed to magically appear in stores one day lol

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by kevin87

They're being nostalgic about the packaging, I guess they're also being nostalgic about how before the internet, movies just seemed to magically appear in stores one day lol

I have it on good authority that the decision makers at Target are big fans of Blu-ray.com and haven't advertised about this release yet, because they were having too much fun reading all the troll posts in the Stranger Things wishlist thread about how the TV show would never be released on Blu-ray, because Netflix wants people to have to stream it and how Netflix couldn't possibly release something on Blu-ray themselves.

And by the way, Target is going to be advertising this release. Make sure to pick up your Sunday newspaper this weekend. Target's weekly ad circular will be included. Look for the "Coming Soon" section. They'll be a big spread there. Don't expect any digital advertising on this though. After all, there wasn't the Internets back in the '80s.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by Allgood

Is it possible maybe it's only available at Target?

All signs, so far, point to yes.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

I have it on good authority that the decision makers at Target are big fans of Blu-ray.com and haven't advertised about this release yet, because they were having too much fun reading all the troll posts in the Stranger Things wishlist thread about how the TV show would never be released on Blu-ray, because Netflix wants people to have to stream it and how Netflix couldn't possibly release something on Blu-ray themselves.

And by the way, Target is going to be advertising this release. Make sure to pick up your Sunday newspaper this weekend. Target's weekly ad circular will be included. Look for the "Coming Soon" section. They'll be a big spread there. Don't expect any digital advertising on this though. After all, there wasn't the Internets back in the '80s.

Part of me wishes that everybody played this straight and stayed hush-hush to complete the magic show. Still nostalgic either way but that would have kicked ass.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

I have it on good authority that the decision makers at Target are big fans of Blu-ray.com and haven't advertised about this release yet, because they were having too much fun reading all the troll posts in the Stranger Things wishlist thread about how the TV show would never be released on Blu-ray, because Netflix wants people to have to stream it and how Netflix couldn't possibly release something on Blu-ray themselves.

And by the way, Target is going to be advertising this release. Make sure to pick up your Sunday newspaper this weekend. Target's weekly ad circular will be included. Look for the "Coming Soon" section. They'll be a big spread there. Don't expect any digital advertising on this though. After all, there wasn't the Internets back in the '80s.

And the clincher:

[Show spoiler]This release WILL be VHS only!

[Vlad Draculi]

Why woudl a high profile show like Stranger Things be released solely at Target? That is dumb. The worst part is that Target is probably going to spider wrap all of their copies, destroying the packaging like they do with every Game of Thrones season.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

Why woudl a high profile show like Stranger Things be released solely at Target? That is dumb. The worst part is that Target is probably going to spider wrap all of their copies, destroying the packaging like they do with every Game of Thrones season.

That hasn’t been confirmed, but the packaging is definitely exclusive to Target. Maybe Target also ponied up some cash to have a window of exclusivity? It happens quite often with retailers.
Maybe BB gets an exclsuvie steelbook?

[AmishParadise]

Originally Posted by Vlad Draculi

Why would a high profile show like Stranger Things be released solely at Target? That is dumb. The worst part is that Target is probably going to spider wrap all of their copies, destroying the packaging like they do with every Game of Thrones season.

Exclusives are not uncommon and rarely exclusive forever eventually being sold at all the normal places. Perhaps a chill pill is in order. Also, the retro VHS style packaging was digitally made to look worn. Any physical damage to the packaging will only serve to make the packaging look that much more authentic.

And I just have to say (in a general way), I really miss the '80s prior to Al Gore inventing the Internet. Back then we weren't constantly subjected every fleeting thought someone had, every little complaint and so forth someone decided to post online for all the world to see. Too bad we can't put the genie back in the bottle.

[Leonidas King]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

Exclusives are not uncommon and rarely exclusive forever eventually being sold at all the normal places. Perhaps a chill pill is in order. Also, the retro VHS style packaging was digitally made to look worn. Any physical damage to the packaging will only serve to make the packaging look that much more authentic.

And I just have to say (in a general way), I really miss the '80s prior to Al Gore inventing the Internet. Back then we weren't constantly subjected every fleeting thought someone had, every little complaint and so forth someone decided to post online for all the world to see. Too bad we can't put the genie back in the bottle.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

And I just have to say (in a general way), I really miss the '80s prior to Al Gore inventing the Internet. Back then we weren't constantly subjected every fleeting thought someone had, every little complaint and so forth someone decided to post online for all the world to see. Too bad we can't put the genie back in the bottle.

Well you kinda can...just don’t log onto message boards.

[MifuneFan]

In my day, we'd complain to one another via the Pony Express. Took years to hash out our tiny squabbles. Sometimes it came down to fisticuffs, but even that took months of scheduling.

[StankYouSmellyMuch]

No digital copy right?

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by StankYouSmellyMuch

No digital copy right?

Sure just subscribe to Netflix!
In all seriousness, I don’t think it will come with a digital code. I figure it would be posted on Target sticker....but stranger things have happened.

[Hedji]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Sure just subscribe to Netflix!
In all seriousness, I don’t think it will come with a digital code. I figure it would be posted on Target sticker....but stranger things have happened.

I see what you did there.

[jtu128]

Originally Posted by StankYouSmellyMuch

No digital copy right?

Looks barebones to me... no digital and no extras.

[2manyblus]

Stopped in my local target and picked up the stranger things Monopoly and Ouija board. The employee was nice enough to grab them from the back for me.

[civiclx]

Sorry if this has been asked before but will this be available on their site? I have not found it on target.com yet

[Veronica Mars]

Originally Posted by StankYouSmellyMuch

No digital copy right?

There isn't even a blu-ray release, so obviously no digital copy.

[Vlad Draculi]

Originally Posted by AmishParadise

Exclusives are not uncommon and rarely exclusive forever eventually being sold at all the normal places. Perhaps a chill pill is in order. Also, the retro VHS style packaging was digitally made to look worn. Any physical damage to the packaging will only serve to make the packaging look that much more authentic.

And I just have to say (in a general way), I really miss the '80s prior to Al Gore inventing the Internet. Back then we weren't constantly subjected every fleeting thought someone had, every little complaint and so forth someone decided to post online for all the world to see. Too bad we can't put the genie back in the bottle.

Um... okay...

Not sure why I need to take a chill pill when I wasn't even angry.

And if you don't want to know everyone's thoughts, don't go on the internet. It's not rocket science.

[jayman3]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Target worker has now provided the DPCI (058-23-1746)

Huh. When I searched in the DPCI, it says they're 'out of stock' in a 40 mile radius of my home address