Christmas Classics Gift Set - Blu-ray Forum

DiscoDan · 10-12-2010, 03:01 AM

Includes:
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
- Frosty the Snowman
- Frosty Returns

Anybody getting this? I'm super tempted but I'd like to know how good the quality is first. Also, does anyone know if there are any special features?

Matt.English · 10-12-2010, 03:03 AM

I don't know any specifics about it but I'm definitely getting it. Can't wait to see Rudolph in HD.

hidef al · 10-12-2010, 03:06 AM

I'll be getting it this week. I can't wait.

All I found was this pic of the back cover art. Nothing about special features.

Joffner1208 · 10-12-2010, 03:35 AM

I'm definately picking this up tomorrow. Also picking up The year without a Santa Claus which came out last week.

Joigga · 10-12-2010, 03:54 AM

I've Been Wanting To Get This For Awhile Now! c: Cant Wait! Getting This & Year Without A Santa Claus & Peanuts Holiday Collection!

spidy · 10-12-2010, 04:25 AM

I'm interested. It's a shame there were no in store deals (or even advertisements) for this collection or the Peanuts. Is Walmart's online price of $29.99 the best for this one?

MovieFanatic2010 · 10-12-2010, 02:08 PM

Are there Black Bars on each side of the picture with this release ? Or is it full screen......

threefiftyrocket · 10-12-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieFanatic2010

Are there Black Bars on each side of the picture with this release ? Or is it full screen......

99.9% sure these will be pillarboxed... i.e. black bars, i.e. fullscreen... these were released originally in 1.33:1 aspect ratio so they should have pillars

PowellPressburger · 10-12-2010, 02:13 PM

There should black bars on the sides since it was filmed at about 1.33:1 / 1.37:1 approx.FullFrame This is the original aspect ratio for these titles.

Freezeup · 10-12-2010, 02:40 PM

Just gonna get Rudolph!

I'm fine with the Frosty DVD I have. I'll keep the Rudolph DVD still though, for the features.

richterbon23 · 10-12-2010, 03:17 PM

Picked up the Peanuts Holiday Collection last week from my Amazon Goldbox and got this from my Goldbox this week! Keep the Holiday Classic coming... I want to see The Grinch go down in price from last year... too expensive at like $24

hidef al · 10-12-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by richterbon23

Picked up the Peanuts Holiday Collection last week from my Amazon Goldbox and got this from my Goldbox this week! Keep the Holiday Classic coming... I want to see The Grinch go down in price from last year... too expensive at like $24

Most likely it will go down in price. The Great Pumpkin and Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is already at $15 a piece at Walmart. So hopefully we'll see the Grinch at that price as well.

Atreyu · 10-12-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieFanatic2010

Are there Black Bars on each side of the picture with this release ? Or is it full screen......

Isn't black bars on side known as full screen? or is full screen defined differently for HD televisions?

bluClu · 10-12-2010, 03:22 PM

I believe full screen does, Atreyu. Threefiftyrocket probably was wondering if it spanned across the entire screen, as in it takes up the full screen.

On topic: My set actually arrived about 30 minutes ago.

richterbon23 · 10-12-2010, 03:34 PM

hows the set look??? pictures???

supersix4 · 10-12-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richterbon23

hows the set look??? pictures???

yeah thats all i care about packaging and pq/aq

CZAR · 10-12-2010, 03:44 PM

Man that sucks. I hate the black lines on the side. Oh well unless I can get pass the black lines I wont be getting any of those cartoon releases that I want including Peanuts. That sucks. Got Em!!

PowellPressburger · 10-12-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Man that sucks. I hate the black lines on the side. Oh well unless I can get pass the black lines I wont be getting any of those cartoon releases that I want including Peanuts. That sucks. Got Em!!

Would you rather they compromise the original presentation of the film and make it 16:9 cropping the image considerably? ITV in UK did this to the THUNDERBIRDS tv series and the ratings were awful because of this.. and so were/ are sales. I wish someone could teach a class on this. I don't have the patience.

People complained when DVD first appeared.. why are those black bars there? and they didn't get it now we have bigger TVs and people still complain. Stick to VHS is the only advice I can give.

Nesmaster75 · 10-12-2010, 06:02 PM

I just got my order in from Amazon today. I have to work in a little bit, but if I have time I'll pop in each disc and let everyone know how it looks (unless someone beats me to it) since I'm not sure how to post HD pictures

Nonetheless though, I like the packaging how it's 3 separate cases instead of a foldout box.

PowellPressburger · 10-12-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nesmaster75

I just got my order in from Amazon today. I have to work in a little bit, but if I have time I'll pop in each disc and let everyone know how it looks (unless someone beats me to it) since I'm not sure how to post HD pictures

Nonetheless though, I like the packaging how it's 3 separate cases instead of a foldout box.

Would love to see pics of the case covers etc

Also did anyone spot this release at Target by any chance?

10-12-2010, 03:01 AM	#1
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	Christmas Classics Gift Set Includes: - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - Frosty the Snowman - Frosty Returns Anybody getting this? I'm super tempted but I'd like to know how good the quality is first. Also, does anyone know if there are any special features?

10-12-2010, 02:08 PM	#7
MovieFanatic2010 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Home Theater Gallery:103 Blu-ray collection:577 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:44	Black Bars Are there Black Bars on each side of the picture with this release ? Or is it full screen......

10-12-2010, 06:02 PM	#19
Nesmaster75 Member Member since:Feb 2006 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:2	I just got my order in from Amazon today. I have to work in a little bit, but if I have time I'll pop in each disc and let everyone know how it looks (unless someone beats me to it) since I'm not sure how to post HD pictures Nonetheless though, I like the packaging how it's 3 separate cases instead of a foldout box. Last edited by Nesmaster75; 10-12-2010 at 06:10 PM.

10-12-2010, 03:03 AM	#2
Matt.English Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:550	I don't know any specifics about it but I'm definitely getting it. Can't wait to see Rudolph in HD.

10-12-2010, 03:06 AM	#3
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I'll be getting it this week. I can't wait. All I found was this pic of the back cover art. Nothing about special features.

10-12-2010, 03:35 AM	#4
Joffner1208 Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Pittsburgh pa Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:208	I'm definately picking this up tomorrow. Also picking up The year without a Santa Claus which came out last week.

10-12-2010, 03:54 AM	#5
Joigga Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Paradise//Newfoundland//Canada Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:36	I've Been Wanting To Get This For Awhile Now! c: Cant Wait! Getting This & Year Without A Santa Claus & Peanuts Holiday Collection!

10-12-2010, 04:25 AM	#6
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I'm interested. It's a shame there were no in store deals (or even advertisements) for this collection or the Peanuts. Is Walmart's online price of $29.99 the best for this one?

10-12-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1005 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:301	There should black bars on the sides since it was filmed at about 1.33:1 / 1.37:1 approx.FullFrame This is the original aspect ratio for these titles.

10-12-2010, 02:40 PM	#10
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Just gonna get Rudolph! I'm fine with the Frosty DVD I have. I'll keep the Rudolph DVD still though, for the features.

10-12-2010, 03:17 PM	#11
richterbon23 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:22	Picked up the Peanuts Holiday Collection last week from my Amazon Goldbox and got this from my Goldbox this week! Keep the Holiday Classic coming... I want to see The Grinch go down in price from last year... too expensive at like $24

10-12-2010, 03:22 PM	#14
bluClu Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:564 Digital collection:82 Trading Score:197	I believe full screen does, Atreyu. Threefiftyrocket probably was wondering if it spanned across the entire screen, as in it takes up the full screen. On topic: My set actually arrived about 30 minutes ago.

10-12-2010, 03:34 PM	#15
richterbon23 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:22	hows the set look??? pictures???

10-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#17
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Man that sucks. I hate the black lines on the side. Oh well unless I can get pass the black lines I wont be getting any of those cartoon releases that I want including Peanuts. That sucks. Got Em!!

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