Middle Earth: Ultimate Collector's Edition (USA)

[darkchild]

Price:$799.99
Release Date: 10/04/16
Link: US: https://www.amazon.com/The-Middle-earth-Ultimate-Collectors-Edition-Blu-ray/dp/B01JH3KL0E?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag =bluray-016-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creative ASIN=B01JH3KL0E&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

DE:https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01JLETMQ8

Middle-earth Limited Collector's Edition (AMAZON/6-pack/BD) (BD)

- For the first time ever, Academy Award®-winning director Peter Jackson's epic adventure is available in one spectacular limited collector's edition box set.
- The Limited Collector's Edition includes 30 discs featuring all six Middle-earth films in their extended edition forms, housed in six stunning faux leather books and a collectible Hobbit-style wood shelf. The one-of-a-kind wood shelf is crafted from solid wood with design selected by Peter Jackson.
- In addition to the extended edition release of every film, the collection also includes all previously released bonus content from both the theatrical and extended editions.
- Exclusive premiums designed for the collection include: · Spectacular 100-page sketch-style book with replica The Red Book of Westmarch, filled with original film sketches and new artwork · Original reproductions of exquisite watercolor paintings by acclaimed conceptual artists Alan Lee and John Howe, framable and wall-ready
- THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY – Follow Bilbo Baggins, who – along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield – is swept into an epic and treacherous quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG – Our heroes escape the giant Spiders and Wood-elves of Mirkwood before encountering the mysterious Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they confront the Dragon Smaug. THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES – The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed their homeland, but face the consequences of unleashing Smaug. As five great armies go to war, Bilbo fights for his life, and the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must unite or be destroyed.
- THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING – With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS – In the middle chapter of this historic movie trilogy, the Fellowship is broken but its quest to destroy the One Ring continues. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING – The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring.

Special Features



- The Hobbit Extended Edition Trilogy features almost one hour of additional footage that were carefully selected under the supervision of director Peter Jackson (THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES extended edition is rated R), and more than 34 hours of theatrical and extended bonus content. The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy features more than 2 hours of extended scenes, also selected by Jackson, and more than 33 hours of theatrical and extended bonus content. Bonus content from The Hobbit trilogy theatrical and extended editions will be included on Blu-ray disc. Bonus content from The Lord of the Rings trilogy theatrical and extended editions will be included on DVD disc. Additionally, digital copies of all films in their theatrical and extended edition forms will be included for download on Digital HD. Includes UltraViolet so you can enjoy the film on many different compatible devices. MUST ENTER REDEMPTION CODE BY 2019-12-31 TO REDEEM ULTRAVIOLET OFFER. DOES NOT INCLUDE iTUNES FILE.

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

[bkhage01]

Since it's a U.S. thread, may want to change the date to "10/04/16" to avoid any confusion

This looks pretty awesome but will be way out of my price range, even if it drops significantly closer to October.

[darkchild]

done mate. the price will drop but still will be very very expensive...

[hazelwu]

So basically the 4-disc extended version of each film plus the 2nd disc of the theatrical version? No new exclusive bonus on disc?

[Heapashifter]

Originally Posted by hazelwu

So basically the 4-disc extended version of each film plus the 2nd disc of the theatrical version? No new exclusive bonus on disc?

I assume not. You're paying up for 6 leather digibooks, a wooden shelf, and a 100 page sketch book.

I'm interested, but that price needs to drop a huge amount.

[rickah88]

And it's no longer available. Perhaps the WB bean counters need to work on getting that price down.

[DarkEco910]

Where it does sound amazing, this sounds like overkill. Hopefully they decide to release a simple, collectible boxed set in addition to this.

[darkchild]

artwork added to First post

[SVTStingRay]

wow that is uber-cool

[skiizim]

Originally Posted by SVTStingRay

wow that is uber-cool

That is, I don't know about $800 cool.

[rickah88]

Yeah, definitely not $800 cool. Maybe half that with a 50% off discount!
I might be okay with just the book set, sans the shelf.

[BaerGriggs]

I might just pick this up. I know the price is ridiculous, but that set looks amazing. Although these WB Ultimate Collectors Edition have a history of dropping massively in price not too long after release, going to be a tough decision.

[tezster]

Looks nice

But considering I've already double/triple/quadruple dipped with the theatrical/EE DVD & blu-ray (not the mention the 3D EE Hobbit trilogy), I would only remotely consider this if there was some actual added content, like a new Atmos soundtrack, for instance.

And for goodness sake, re-author all those extras DVDs onto blu-ray, and get rid of these gazillion-disc boxed set monstrosities!

[d6a4s5]

Originally Posted by tezster

And for goodness sake, re-author all those extras DVDs onto blu-ray, and get rid of these gazillion-disc boxed set monstrosities!

Exactly this. It doesn't matter if all those special features aren't in HD or not...put them on Blu-Rays and cut down on the clutter!

[SVTStingRay]

nothing new - no 4k + expensive price = no sale

[darkchild]

no 3d versions. original post updated with more artwork

[darkchild]

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

[BurningAstronaut]

It's listed at $719.99 now, folks! They're practically giving it away!!

[SVTStingRay]

this train-wreck reminds me of that george lucas frames

[Ianzombie]

That video reminds me of a door to door sales man trying to flog encyclopedias.