Dune 4K UHD (1984) Limited Edition Sandbox (Imprint Collection) Aug 25

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Dune 4K Blu-ray

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Before sci-fi master Denis Villeneuve helmed the franchise, surrealist auteur David Lynch crafted his epic vision based on the classic novel by Frank Herbert.

This strictly Limited Edition Sandbox packaging features a tempered glass liquid sand panel, displaying the rolling sands of Arrakis and hints of spice melange, moving in front of the iconic poster artwork. Tilt the panel to watch the sands spill, run your fingers across the sand-like grit-textured surface of the hardbox, turn the foil-stamped text towards the light, and pull out the drawer to dive beneath the dunes.

This is a heavy, bespoke collector’s item, measuring 23 x 32cm, weighing in at 1.5kg, and comes replete with comprehensive physical extras:

- a full-colour matte laminated 27″ x 40″ folded print of the original poster;
- a reprint of the original official 1984 three-issue comic series;
- a hardcover booklet, featuring 60 pages of photographs and original production material;
- a 3D Lenticular Hardcase housing all four discs;
- six art cards;
- a custom-made transparent PVC display case with anti-scratch film lamination.

Rediscover the original Dune with the Theatrical Cut fully restored on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision, and on Blu-ray, plus the Extended TV Version on Blu-ray.

Dive beneath the dunes and behind the scenes with an exclusive extended cut of the feature-length documentary ‘The Sleeper Must Awaken’, alongside hours of Special Features.

The year is 10,191, and four planets are embroiled in a secret plot to wrest control of the Spice Melange, the most precious substance in the universe and found only on the planet Arrakis. A feud between two powerful dynasties, House Atreides and House Harkonnen, is manipulated from afar by ruling powers that conspire to keep their grip on the spice. As the two families clash on Arrakis, Duke Atreides’ son Paul finds himself at the centre of an intergalactic war and an ancient prophecy that could change the galaxy forever.

Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Patrick Stewart, and Sting.

We are only pressing this mantelpiece-worthy Limited Edition set once, available now for pre-order.

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Special Features:

Disc One: Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD
- Dolby Vision and HDR10 presentation of the 137-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD
- Theatrical Trailer

Disc Two: Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 137-minute Theatrical Cut
- Theatrical Trailer
- Teaser Trailer

Disc Three: Extended TV Version on Blu-ray
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 177-minute Extended TV Version
- Audio Commentary by Max Evry, author of A Masterpiece in Disarray: David Lynch’s Dune, an Oral History (2024)

Disc Four: Documentary and Special Features
- 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune – exclusive extended 93-minute cut
- Beyond Imagination: Merchandising Dune – featurette on the film’s promotional merchandise (2021)
- Prophecy Fulfilled: Scoring Dune – featurette on the film’s music score, with interviews with members of Toto and film music historian Tim Greiving (2021)
- Destination Dune – featurette (1983)
- Impressions of Dune – documentary on the making of the film (2003)
- Interview with production coordinator Golda Offenheim (2003)
- Deleted Scenes with introduction by Raffaella de Laurentiis (2005)
- Additional Deleted Scene with introduction by actor Molly Wryn (2024)
- Designing Dune – featurette on the work of production designer Anthony Masters (2005)
- Dune FX – featurette on the film’s effects (2005)
- Dune Models & Miniatures – featurette on the film’s model effects (2005)
- Dune Costumes – featurette on the film’s costume designs (2005)
- Interview with actor Paul Smith (2007)
- Interview with make-up effects artist Christopher Tucker

[dallywhitty]

Happy with the Arrow release, but that sandbox packaging does look cool.

[GODHOOD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2rW4aQnZ7U

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Happy with the Arrow release, but that sandbox packaging does look cool.

Same here

I have so MANY Editions of DUNE do I need this one too!!!

I have the Arrow - 2 of them the Steelbook and Standard Limited Editions, plus the original plexiglass KOCH and their Reissue big box under Plaion.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

Happy with the Arrow release, but that sandbox packaging does look cool.

The question is, will the retail product actually flow the sand that smoothly, or will it just unceremoniously drop down or get stuck

edit: is it just a lenticular and no physical sand? If so I've never seen a lenticular do that type of effect

[RestlessEye]

Liquid sand? So not regular dry sand but sand that is suspended in some fluid?

[Mariah007]

Originally Posted by RestlessEye

Liquid sand? So not regular dry sand but sand that is suspended in some fluid?

The moving sand is inside a real glass panel filled with liquid, most likely a thick one like mineral oil or glycerin (which makes the sand drift slowly and smoothly when tilted). This panel sits in front of the poster artwork.

The lenticular part is a separate hardcase that holds the discs and features a 3D shifting image.

So, the package includes both real moving sand and lenticular art, but in different parts.

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by RestlessEye

Liquid sand? So not regular dry sand but sand that is suspended in some fluid?

Originally Posted by dallywhitty

It's spice melange.

The Water of Life

[dallywhitty]

Originally Posted by Ruined

edit: is it just a lenticular and no physical sand? If so I've never seen a lenticular do that type of effect

The lenticular is on the inner slip housing the amaray case.

Originally Posted by RestlessEye

Liquid sand? So not regular dry sand but sand that is suspended in some fluid?

It's spice melange.

[Kyle15]

Actually really awesome looking!

[PowellPressburger]

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the DUNEs of our lives.

[Keoma]

Looks fantastic, but I can imagine this being a nightmare to ship without risking damage to the glass and the sand getting everywhere. One of those "great idea in theory only" concepts...

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by Keoma

Looks fantastic, but I can imagine this being a nightmare to ship without risking damage to the glass and the sand getting everywhere. One of those "great idea in theory only" concepts...

This is why they will likely be specially packing them for safe arrival. Nothing new!

[Keoma]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

This is why they will likely be specially packing them for safe arrival. Nothing new!

My damaged copy of THE NEVERENDING STORY begs to differ. It arrived with a few dents on the leather texture and some glue residue from the medallion sticking out. This has glass and sand that can go everywhere in record time and damage the discs themselves... Still, looks impressive.

[Kyle15]

Originally Posted by Keoma

My damaged copy of THE NEVERENDING STORY begs to differ. It arrived with a few dents on the leather texture and some glue residue from the medallion sticking out. This has glass and sand that can go everywhere in record time and damage the discs themselves... Still, looks impressive.

You aren't following; they gotta be aware of what this set is. The Neverending Story set wasn't filled with glass encased sand. If they don't individually pack these in their own containers for distro they'd actually be crazy and I don't believe they'd be that unaware. lmao

[Keoma]

Originally Posted by Kyle15

You aren't following; they gotta be aware of what this set is. The Neverending Story set wasn't filled with glass encased sand. If they don't individually pack these in their own containers for distro they'd actually be crazy and I don't believe they'd be that unaware. lmao

I am following just fine, thanks! No need to be rude. Merely sharing an observation based on my own personal experience with a similar large and delicate set from the exact same label. Time will tell.

[Mariah007]

Originally Posted by Keoma

Looks fantastic, but I can imagine this being a nightmare to ship without risking damage to the glass and the sand getting everywhere. One of those "great idea in theory only" concepts...

Pretty sure bubble wrap still exists, it’s not like mail carriers are cracking boxes open with jackhammers.
If they can ship glass lightbulbs and sand-filled hourglasses, a Blu-ray set will be just fine, especially with how well ViaVision/Imprint packs their editions. Never had an issue with them.

[Keoma]

Originally Posted by Mariah007

Pretty sure bubble wrap still exists, it’s not like mail carriers are cracking boxes open with jackhammers.

Your mail carriers are evidently more civilized than the ones in my neck of the woods.

[Mariah007]

Originally Posted by Keoma

Your mail carriers are evidently more civilized than the ones in my neck of the woods.

Lol good point, that could be the reason

[The Sentry]

Originally Posted by Keoma

Your mail carriers are evidently more civilized than the ones in my neck of the woods.

Add in the Amazon, UPS, and FedEx drivers to that.

They don't all do it, thank goodness most of them are civilized, but those pesky few can drive you mad when you see their nonchalance on your cameras. Kind of makes you long for the days you could go to a store and actually pick the items off the shelf yourself.