Stranger Things: Season 1 (2016) (Target Exclusive) - Page 55 - Blu-ray Forum

MisterKorman · 10-17-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

A bare-bones movie spread over two sides *regularly* sold for $39.99 when laserdisc was the only way to get a movie in widescreen. Hell, *actual* VHS copies of a single movie used to sell for $30 back in the day. My GOD, people are spoiled today.

Standards change over time, though. It's not a matter of being spoiled as much as it is seeing something that's out of the ordinary and knowing that it's not normal.

TheHutt · 10-17-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Like those fabulous Disney clamshells back in the day!

Let me tell you a secret - in Germany, ALL videos were in plastic clamshells. And the rental versions were in ever bigger clamshells.
UK videos I have seen were in clamshells as well.

PrestigeWorldwide · 10-17-2017, 04:48 PM

My local Target stock person said they have them listed in stock on their computer, but they can't find them in the back.

rickah88 · 10-17-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHutt

Let me tell you a secret - in Germany, ALL videos were in plastic clamshells. And the rental versions were in ever bigger clamshells.

You are right! I lived in Germany back in the early 80’s.

Sure wish I kept some of that vhs/beta collection!

Croweyes1121 · 10-17-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKorman

Standards change over time, though. It's not a matter of being spoiled as much as it is seeing something that's out of the ordinary and knowing that it's not normal.

Oh, agreed, 100%. I'm just saying...stating that $25 is "not a good deal" just simply isn't accurate for this much content. If it's not something someone WANTS to buy, that's another matter altogether. But overpriced it is not. Again, IMHO.

Allgood · 10-17-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSide2473

Adult videos? Like Cocoon?

Basic Instincts. Just for that one scene. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

ChiefSequatchie · 10-17-2017, 04:51 PM

I got my order in for delivery on Thursday! I don't do streaming (other than WWE Network) so I'm looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about with this show.

Now as a history buff I really wish we could get a home media release for The Man in the High Castle I really want to see that.

Allgood · 10-17-2017, 04:52 PM

Remember this?

rickah88 · 10-17-2017, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefSequatchie

Now as a history buff I really wish we could get a home media release for The Man in the High Castle I really want to see that.

Yes please!!

MisterKorman · 10-17-2017, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

Oh, agreed, 100%. I'm just saying...stating that $25 is "not a good deal" just simply isn't accurate for this much content. Again, IMHO.

If this were a standard release (without all the silly bells and whistles that come with it), I'd be inclined to disagree with you, but this does seem to be more geared toward mega-fans of the show and are already invested in the story.
Considering how TV shows are usually sold, expecting $25 for eight 45 minute episodes from a possible newcomer is a bit weird, but this clearly isn't meant for newcomers (which is why I really wish there was a "normal" release just in a simple Blu-Ray case with just the two discs), it's a bit more reasonable.

steve_dave · 10-17-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKorman

Standards change over time, though. It's not a matter of being spoiled as much as it is seeing something that's out of the ordinary and knowing that it's not normal.

Nikita The Final Season is six episodes for $19.

Game of Thrones Season Seven is seven episodes for $40+.

You are getting fancy packaging, a poster, and eight episodes for $25.

Croweyes1121 · 10-17-2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKorman

expecting $25 for eight 45 minute episodes from a possible newcomer is a bit weird

Even by today's standards, I'm not sure I agree. Day one movies are typically $15-$20 on blu-ray. For a single disc. With about a quarter of the content.

On the other hand, I'm with you in wishing there was a standard release. I'd rather have a standard case on my shelf than this...even though it's cool to look at on its own, it will be on a shelf by itself and not in with the rest of my movies for sure.

EDIT: Ooh, you know...it's ONLY two discs, I really just need to make a custom case for this myself...

MrClarke · 10-17-2017, 04:57 PM

I don't think it's a bad price at all. I ordered mine this morning. Can't wait for it to come in. One of the best shows that's come on Netflix

Leonidas King · 10-17-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but I put disc one into my player set to Region B, and got a region code error screen with a Region A logo. My guess is that both discs are locked to Region A, and I can confirm it in a bit, if necessary.

Also, people complaining about the size of the packaging must have never seen an older VHS or any adult videos, because the latter especially often came in huge boxes.

You would be correct, these are Region A locked. Just tried it on my Region B player and I got Region A logo along with a description that the region code does not match. Funny because the mockup photos shows ABC on the discs.

Region A locked guys. It explains why there is ONLY English subtitles. Had it been Region Free we would have had multiple language tracks.

TheConstantBleeder · 10-17-2017, 05:07 PM

The Target I went to today (about three hours after they opened) had seven copies out. No idea if there's more in the stock room, but I'm glad I got there when I did.

The package is really nice. I'm not into slipcovers and steelbooks, for the most part, but this VHS thing was too cute to pass up for me.

eightslicesofpie · 10-17-2017, 05:08 PM

Just went by Target during lunch and they still had a bunch left. Looks pretty dope!

Ant1010 · 10-17-2017, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Mamba

For once, I'm going to fight the urge to buy this. Packaging is not worth $24.99+tax when I can watch it on Netflix. I don't, however, discourage others from buying it. Happy hunting!

You wont be able to watch it if Neflix's went out of business

DHrHunter · 10-17-2017, 05:15 PM

Is anyone else having trouble with their Target box set? The blurays show a soundless black screen and stay there but the dvds work fine. Did I get bad discs? (It sounds like each Target got 100 copies, there were a ton of them when I went around 10:00 central today)

CQD84 · 10-17-2017, 05:18 PM

People are actually complaining about the price!? Haha wow. $24.99 for a collector's edition of a TV show with cool packaging and a poster is pretty much a steal.

AmishParadise · 10-17-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHutt

Let me tell you a secret - in Germany, ALL videos were in plastic clamshells. And the rental versions were in ever bigger clamshells.
UK videos I have seen were in clamshells as well.

I purchased a rental copy of Ladyhawke back in the day on Beta. Talk about large packaging! :-P

10-17-2017, 05:15 PM	#1098
DHrHunter New Member Member since:Oct 2017 Location:Milwaukee, WI	Is anyone else having trouble with their Target box set? The blurays show a soundless black screen and stay there but the dvds work fine. Did I get bad discs? (It sounds like each Target got 100 copies, there were a ton of them when I went around 10:00 central today) Last edited by DHrHunter; 10-17-2017 at 05:17 PM. Reason: extra information

10-17-2017, 04:48 PM	#1083
PrestigeWorldwide Special Member Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Texas 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:878 DVD collection:59 Trading Score:14	My local Target stock person said they have them listed in stock on their computer, but they can't find them in the back.

10-17-2017, 04:51 PM	#1087
ChiefSequatchie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Dunlap, TN 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:2316 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:1	I got my order in for delivery on Thursday! I don't do streaming (other than WWE Network) so I'm looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about with this show. Now as a history buff I really wish we could get a home media release for The Man in the High Castle I really want to see that.

10-17-2017, 04:52 PM	#1088
Allgood Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2014 Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:44	Remember this?

10-17-2017, 04:57 PM	#1093
MrClarke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:South Hill, VA 4K collection:722 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:38 iTunes collection:182 Blu-ray reviews: 16 Trading Score:52	I don't think it's a bad price at all. I ordered mine this morning. Can't wait for it to come in. One of the best shows that's come on Netflix

10-17-2017, 05:07 PM	#1095
TheConstantBleeder Active Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:471 DVD collection:100	The Target I went to today (about three hours after they opened) had seven copies out. No idea if there's more in the stock room, but I'm glad I got there when I did. The package is really nice. I'm not into slipcovers and steelbooks, for the most part, but this VHS thing was too cute to pass up for me.

10-17-2017, 05:08 PM	#1096
eightslicesofpie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2015 Trading Score:233	Just went by Target during lunch and they still had a bunch left. Looks pretty dope!

10-17-2017, 05:18 PM	#1099
CQD84 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:574	People are actually complaining about the price!? Haha wow. $24.99 for a collector's edition of a TV show with cool packaging and a poster is pretty much a steal.

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