The Birds Steelbook (Slipcase) (Zavvi Exclusive) (Limited Edition) (UK)

[mikeinvegas7]

Originally Posted by ethnosax

Preorder is now live (a little bit early), and the ZAVWEL54 discount code that was mentioned yesterday in the General Zavvi thread works for 10% off.

The code didn't work for me, but thanks for reminding me to preorder!

[DK1979]

Originally Posted by Threat

Region B, how accurate is that?

Its Universal so you can be sure its region free.

[MifuneFan]

I just realized the poster art is likely on the back here, and the Hitchcock made of Birds is on the front. There goes my hopes for a Vertigo poster steelbook

[ethnosax]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I just realized the poster art is likely on the back here, and the Hitchcock made of Birds is on the front. There goes my hopes for a Vertigo poster steelbook

Can be fixed with a bit of customization (including new interior art). But yes, a pain that it comes that way.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I just realized the poster art is likely on the back here, and the Hitchcock made of Birds is on the front. There goes my hopes for a Vertigo poster steelbook

I thought the poster was on the front? It just looks like it's turned around so the steelbook spine can show while in the slipbox?

[nycomet]

I am surprised that Tippi Hedron's face isn't on the cover of the actual steelbook. I see Hitchcock on it instead. That seems odd to me. At lease she made the front of the slipcase.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I thought the poster was on the front? It just looks like it's turned around so the steelbook spine can show while in the slipbox?

If you look below the poster art, there's some writing. It's the usual Copyright, All Rights reserved, Design by Universal, etc.. stuff you usually see written at the bottom back of a Steelbook. Plus, it appears every stock photo with a Slipcase has shown the front of the Steelbook with the front of the Slipbox. No Country for Old Men, Top Gun, Once Upon a Time in the West, etc.

[ethnosax]

Originally Posted by nycomet

I am surprised that Tippi Hedron's face isn't on the cover of the actual steelbook. I see Hitchcock on it instead. That seems odd to me. At lease she made the front of the slipcase.

Yes, but think about poor Rod Taylor. He's saying, "What am I, chopped liver?"

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

If you look below the poster art, there's some writing. It's the usual Copyright, All Rights reserved, Design by Universal, etc.. stuff you usually see written at the bottom back of a Steelbook. Plus, it appears every stock photo with a Slipcase has shown the front of the Steelbook with the front of the Slipbox. No Country for Old Men, Top Gun, Once Upon a Time in the West, etc.

#ragequit.

Ah well, I was hopeful. Even so, I'm still pretty impressed with this release.

[ethnosax]

Zavvi's added some photos of just the steelbook. Nice text on the spine. Bland interior art. I'm coming around to the idea of the poster being on the back, given that several new releases are going to be that way.

[giallohunter]

Despatched.

[martinouchou]

Originally Posted by giallohunter

Despatched.

Can't wait to get this one Hope they'll do other Hitchcock's movies

[giallohunter]

Originally Posted by martinouchou

Can't wait to get this one Hope they'll do other Hitchcock's movies

Wouldn't mind owning all the Hitchcock films from 1950-1976 on steelbook editions.

[martinouchou]

Originally Posted by giallohunter

Wouldn't mind owning all the Hitchcock films from 1950-1976 on steelbook editions.

Would go well next to the Kubrick collection

[Brian81]

Argh, would've canceled if I knew the poster art was on the back. There have been instances where I've been okay with this before...like 'Gremlins'. Not here, though. For sale if anyone here wants to pay what I paid plus price to ship.