Batman - The Complete Television Series

[Shemp]

This was featured on JB Hi-Fi's website as both a blu ray and DVD release coming out on 03 December, but I checked it again today and the blu ray release has been removed. I wonder what's up?

[stevo4264]

Originally Posted by Shemp

This was featured on JB Hi-Fi's website as both a blu ray and DVD release coming out on 03 December, but I checked it again today and the blu ray release has been removed. I wonder what's up?

coming up on sanity's website http://www.sanity.com.au/products/22...omplete_Series

As sold out!!!

so don't know what's happening

[rip63]

What's the bet Australia's now only gonna get it on SD-DVD...?

[Cevolution]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=3970

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=3971

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=3981

[Shemp]

Thanks for sharing that info. Still seems weird that JB has dropped the blu ray set altogether rather than just change the date.

[rip63]

Originally Posted by Shemp

Thanks for sharing that info. Still seems weird that JB has dropped the blu ray set altogether rather than just change the date.

Ditto. I feel better now.

Could be that they just haven't got a pic or any product details of the standard BD set yet to place it online.

[Shemp]

I was hoping they'd be releasing the limited edition set. If they're not releasing it there'll be a lot of pissed off people who placed pre-orders.

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by rip63

Ditto. I feel better now.

Could be that they just haven't got a pic or any product details of the standard BD set yet to place it online.

Originally Posted by Shemp

I was hoping they'd be releasing the limited edition set. If they're not releasing it there'll be a lot of pissed off people who placed pre-orders.

A possible explanation is that all limited edition stock has been allocated via pre-order and so retailers have either removed listings/updated to sold out status.

After that anything else might just be the standard edition. We'll know in a week or so!

[Shemp]

Did a bit of calling around and it appears that JB is getting this in in very small numbers. At least three stores I know of are getting less than four copies each in.

[rip63]

Odd that it still isn't listed on their website if it's being released next week...

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by rip63

Odd that it still isn't listed on their website if it's being released next week...

Like I said, they may have sold all stock allocated for online orders. If that's the case all that remains is whatever's going to the store on release.

[StrayButler91]

I've heard mixed things about Fishpond, but this is a good price for the limited edition set...

http://www.fishpond.com.au/Movies/Ba...xxcaAqa-8P8HAQ

What does everyone think?

[gettodamoofies]

^ Best price in the world for the limited set from what I've seen so definitely worth a buy!

[BenjaminG]

Yeah, but its Fishpond... so you might not ever get it!

I just pre-ordered at my local JB Hi-Fi. Most stores are only getting 4 copies. The standard run edition is due to come out early next year for those that miss out.

[rip63]

Originally Posted by atexp80

Like I said, they may have sold all stock allocated for online orders. If that's the case all that remains is whatever's going to the store on release.

Cheers mate. You did already mention that too... I'm usually half asleep and eating breakfast when on this site.

Think I'll just wait till the new year for the standard set. It's not like I've never the seen the series before...

[dav2708]

Better hold off on buying the set if you're a perfectionist.

12/02/2014

Below is the information Warner Bros just sent out regarding the missing content and replacement discs:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will provide fans with replacement discs and digital repairs to the few minor technical issues identified in its recent release of Batman: The Complete Television Series.

Amounting to less than five minutes of footage within the 50-plus hours of entertainment, the issues encompass one 60-second dropped scene in the episode entitled "Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds"; a brief piece of rarely-heard William Dozier narration that originally opened the pilot episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle"; and an assembly of villain tags from the end of assorted episodes.

"The restoration process of this footage - spanning 48 years and two major studios - has been a super heroic task, and we deeply regret even the smallest of glitches occurring in that process," said Rosemary Markson, Senior Vice President, TV Brand Management & Retail Marketing, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. "We recognize our obligation to the fans of this landmark series, and we have worked diligently to identify all issues and provide resolutions as quickly as possible."

To resolve these issues for consumers purchasing Batman: The Complete Television Series, WBHE will make available complete replacement discs for the discs that originally included the episodes "Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds" and "Hi Diddle Riddle." The villain tags will be re-issued as an assembled string on one of the aforementioned discs and, as an added bonus, WBHE has acquired rights and legal clearances to both a Bat-vehicle teaser that originally aired as part of the second season-opening "Shoot A Crooked Arrow" episode, and one of the original promotional tags that aired on the original showing of the "The Duo Defy" episode. Additionally, all fixes will be made to all Digital HD versions of Batman: The Complete Television Series.

To obtain the replacement discs, consumers who have purchased Batman: The Complete Television Series are directed to http://www.warnerbros.com/help/customer-service.

Worldwide demand for the Limited Edition box set of Batman: The Complete Television Series has been tremendous, resulting in widespread retailer sellouts and rapidly dwindling inventories heading into the holiday season. To fulfill consumer interest, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced a new streamlined Blu-ray™ box set that includes all 120 episodes and matching enhanced content from the limited edition set, but without the added premium items or Digital HD copy. Purchasers of this set will also need to utilize the customer service website to obtain replacement discs.


Taken from: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Bat...#ixzz3KnDVwxNM

[dav2708]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

I've heard mixed things about Fishpond, but this is a good price for the limited edition set...

http://www.fishpond.com.au/Movies/Ba...xxcaAqa-8P8HAQ

What does everyone think?

Fishpond is hit and miss. Too good to be true prices are usually that. They'll bank your money, collect the interest and then email you 3 weeks later on how the item is no longer available and refund you.
That said, my last two good deals all came through. I only buy heavily discounted blurays at least 50% off. My strike rate with Fishpond is running at about 50-60% in terms of them fulfilling those bargains.

[Shemp]

Glad I wasn't able to order the limited edition now. Hopefully by the time they release the standard set locally we'll get the corrected discs. I've written to Warner to see what they'll be doing.

[StrayButler91]

Just purchased the set in a JB store. Obviously not all sold out on pre-orders...

[PLG1962]

Originally Posted by StrayButler91

Just purchased the set in a JB store. Obviously not all sold out on pre-orders...

How much was it I finally got my Tax Return back and looking to buy this as a gift to myself