Opinion: Is the [Comic Con] Dollhouse Blu worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

Xen · 07-07-2009, 01:37 PM

Hey all,

I come to you with a sincere question and I'm hoping just for your opinion, as I understand that it is nothing more than one person's preference.

I will be attending Comic Con (For the first time!) this month, and I see that Fox is offering an exclusive version of Dollhouse Season 1. I've never seen the show before. However, I am a big Whedon fan and wanted to watch it, but the TV schedule sort of sucked.

I'm a sucker for limited editions too, so I'm strongly considering picking it up at the show. Still though, the show cost is 69.99, when I could get it much cheaper on Amazon. So I'm conflicted. I was just hoping for a touch of discussion so that I could see other people's thoughts to help me make up my mind. Thanks to all who reply!

Details on the Blu here:
http://dollhouse-comiccon.foxstore.com/

Lucy Diamond · 07-07-2009, 01:41 PM

It will mark a special occasion and is basically a souvinir of the comic con.

Plus it is a version that not too many other people will have. So if those things are important to you, then definitely get it.

I'm sure once you are there in the all the hubub, you will be psyched to get it.

The show was really really cool and one of Eliza's better vehicles.
Definitely better than Tru Calling and with the inevitable dead end.

wafi · 07-07-2009, 01:42 PM

I came away very disappointed by the show...it wasnt Buffy and it sure as hell wasnt Firefly. Now since you havent seen a single episode, its gonna be difficult for you to get an idea seeing as you will have people like me telling you they hated it while many will tell you the exact opposite, that being said I'd say since you fancy limited editions and all why not go for it, you can always sell it on ebay for more money then you will pay for it right now, ie if you dont like the show.

Xen · 07-07-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafi

I came away very disappointed by the show...it wasnt Buffy and it sure as hell wasnt Firefly. Now since you havent seen a single episode, its gonna be difficult for you to get an idea seeing as you will have people like me telling you they hated it while many will tell you the exact opposite, that being said I'd say since you fancy limited editions and all why not go for it, you can always sell it on ebay for more money then you will pay for it right now, ie if you dont like the show.

Well that's why I figured an open forum was the best place to ask. I can hear why some people liked it, why some people didn't... and then make up my mind based on what I think I'd feel. For some reason, all around the web, this show really seems to polarize people--even among Whedon fans.

ibeetle · 07-07-2009, 01:50 PM

5 bucks says within 6 hours of the first set being picked up from the convention the entire set w/special disc is uploaded to the internet and/or on ebay.

wafi · 07-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xen

Well that's why I figured an open forum was the best place to ask. I can hear why some people liked it, why some people didn't... and then make up my mind based on what I think I'd feel. For some reason, all around the web, this show really seems to polarize people--even among Whedon fans.

I love that line from Fifth Element...

roshamboh · 07-07-2009, 02:23 PM

Personally I would get it, it is extremely limited and would be a cool way to commemerate your first con. There are full episodes on the web, although on imdb.com I could only find a few into the season, they are free to watch and you can get a feel for the series and see if you like it.

here is a link for episode 8:

http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi1332675353/

jason00 · 07-07-2009, 02:38 PM

I voted 'no' although I am going to Comic Con and I did order it.

After sleeping on it, paying $25 extra for the exclusive packaging and lenticular 'letter' from Joss Whedon isn't worth it and I'm feeling a little bit of regret. Of course, I will probably be pretty excited about it once I actually have it in my hands.

The last 3/4 episodes of the show are *really* good, btw -- but you will have to sit through a few pretty bad episodes at the very start.

CaptainYoda · 07-07-2009, 02:50 PM

My wife thinks it is worth it. She loves Joss Whedon. Loves this show and we ordered the Blu to pick up at Comic Con.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-07-2009, 02:57 PM

If you're a fan of the show, I think it's worth it.

neo_reloaded · 07-07-2009, 04:37 PM

I wish I could get one, but there's no way in hell I can make it across the country to comic-con. No good conventions happen on the east coast...

I'd gladly take a BD comic-con set off anyone's hands if they're having buyer's remorse.

anomynous · 07-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Yes, easily worth it.

At least the show is, not sure about the comic-con edition.

plenipote · 07-07-2009, 06:59 PM

If I was attending Comic-Con this year, I would definitely order this.

Acquiesce · 07-09-2009, 04:11 PM

I voted no.... because.... I didn't like the show

Jarnost · 07-20-2009, 06:06 AM

Anyone on this forum buying this to sell on ebay? I'm from the Netherlands so I'll be buying this on ebay so I would be more comfortable buying it from someone on this forum

RocShemp · 07-20-2009, 01:07 PM

If you don't like the show, no.

If you liked the show but don't care about some letter and the removal of a critic blurb from the cover, no.

If you liked the show and do care about some letter and the removal of a critic blurb from the cover, yes.

I voted no. The show is mildly entertaining and is basically a guilty pleasure but I don't feel like paying extra for some letter I doubt I'll ever read nor do I care about a slightly altered cover.

mhirsch · 07-23-2009, 06:07 PM

Great to see some of you have pre-ordered your exclusives. If you are going to be at Comic-Con, Eliza and Joss will be doing a signing from 6:15-7pm on Friday at booth 4129. This is a great chance to get your limited edition Blu-ray or DVD autographed (if you haven't gotten one, you can still pre-order at Foxstore.com through this weekend).

-Matt (360i on behalf of Fox Home Entertainment)

steve_dave · 07-23-2009, 06:12 PM

I would get this and try to get it autographed. To be honest, its a limited Comic Con souvenir and it can be made even more special with rare autographs from the cast & creator. Who else can say they own a special release with autographs?

iori · 07-23-2009, 07:39 PM

I'm a sucker for special editions

Pfdfiredog · 07-23-2009, 11:33 PM

I'd say yes, but maybe keep it sealed for a bit. You nevr know what yourmind may think about after it's in your hands. You also might get excited once you see what they are selling for sealed. I'm with some other people on the board when it comes to the "special editions" so I say yes

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07-07-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
Xen Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:127 Trading Score:21	Opinion: Is the [Comic Con] Dollhouse Blu worth it? Hey all, I come to you with a sincere question and I'm hoping just for your opinion, as I understand that it is nothing more than one person's preference. I will be attending Comic Con (For the first time!) this month, and I see that Fox is offering an exclusive version of Dollhouse Season 1. I've never seen the show before. However, I am a big Whedon fan and wanted to watch it, but the TV schedule sort of sucked. I'm a sucker for limited editions too, so I'm strongly considering picking it up at the show. Still though, the show cost is 69.99, when I could get it much cheaper on Amazon. So I'm conflicted. I was just hoping for a touch of discussion so that I could see other people's thoughts to help me make up my mind. Thanks to all who reply! Details on the Blu here: http://dollhouse-comiccon.foxstore.com/

07-07-2009, 01:50 PM	#5
ibeetle Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:1	Torrents and ebay 5 bucks says within 6 hours of the first set being picked up from the convention the entire set w/special disc is uploaded to the internet and/or on ebay.

07-07-2009, 06:18 PM	#12
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	Yes, easily worth it. At least the show is, not sure about the comic-con edition. Last edited by anomynous; 07-07-2009 at 06:21 PM.

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07-07-2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	It will mark a special occasion and is basically a souvinir of the comic con. Plus it is a version that not too many other people will have. So if those things are important to you, then definitely get it. I'm sure once you are there in the all the hubub, you will be psyched to get it. The show was really really cool and one of Eliza's better vehicles. Definitely better than Tru Calling and with the inevitable dead end.

07-07-2009, 01:42 PM	#3
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	I came away very disappointed by the show...it wasnt Buffy and it sure as hell wasnt Firefly. Now since you havent seen a single episode, its gonna be difficult for you to get an idea seeing as you will have people like me telling you they hated it while many will tell you the exact opposite, that being said I'd say since you fancy limited editions and all why not go for it, you can always sell it on ebay for more money then you will pay for it right now, ie if you dont like the show.

07-07-2009, 02:23 PM	#7
roshamboh Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:192	Personally I would get it, it is extremely limited and would be a cool way to commemerate your first con. There are full episodes on the web, although on imdb.com I could only find a few into the season, they are free to watch and you can get a feel for the series and see if you like it. here is a link for episode 8: http://www.imdb.com/video/hulu/vi1332675353/

07-07-2009, 02:38 PM	#8
jason00 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:674 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:5	I voted 'no' although I am going to Comic Con and I did order it. After sleeping on it, paying $25 extra for the exclusive packaging and lenticular 'letter' from Joss Whedon isn't worth it and I'm feeling a little bit of regret. Of course, I will probably be pretty excited about it once I actually have it in my hands. The last 3/4 episodes of the show are really good, btw -- but you will have to sit through a few pretty bad episodes at the very start.

07-07-2009, 02:50 PM	#9
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	My wife thinks it is worth it. She loves Joss Whedon. Loves this show and we ordered the Blu to pick up at Comic Con.

07-07-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	If you're a fan of the show, I think it's worth it.

07-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#11
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	I wish I could get one, but there's no way in hell I can make it across the country to comic-con. No good conventions happen on the east coast... I'd gladly take a BD comic-con set off anyone's hands if they're having buyer's remorse.

07-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#13
plenipote Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:El Paso, Texas 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:676 DVD collection:22	If I was attending Comic-Con this year, I would definitely order this.

07-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#14
Acquiesce Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:2	I voted no.... because.... I didn't like the show

07-20-2009, 06:06 AM	#15
Jarnost Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	Anyone on this forum buying this to sell on ebay? I'm from the Netherlands so I'll be buying this on ebay so I would be more comfortable buying it from someone on this forum

07-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#16
RocShemp Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you don't like the show, no. If you liked the show but don't care about some letter and the removal of a critic blurb from the cover, no. If you liked the show and do care about some letter and the removal of a critic blurb from the cover, yes. I voted no. The show is mildly entertaining and is basically a guilty pleasure but I don't feel like paying extra for some letter I doubt I'll ever read nor do I care about a slightly altered cover.

07-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#17
mhirsch New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Great to see some of you have pre-ordered your exclusives. If you are going to be at Comic-Con, Eliza and Joss will be doing a signing from 6:15-7pm on Friday at booth 4129. This is a great chance to get your limited edition Blu-ray or DVD autographed (if you haven't gotten one, you can still pre-order at Foxstore.com through this weekend). -Matt (360i on behalf of Fox Home Entertainment)

07-23-2009, 06:12 PM	#18
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	I would get this and try to get it autographed. To be honest, its a limited Comic Con souvenir and it can be made even more special with rare autographs from the cast & creator. Who else can say they own a special release with autographs?

07-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#19
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	I'm a sucker for special editions

07-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#20
Pfdfiredog Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:852 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:11	I'd say yes, but maybe keep it sealed for a bit. You nevr know what yourmind may think about after it's in your hands. You also might get excited once you see what they are selling for sealed. I'm with some other people on the board when it comes to the "special editions" so I say yes

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