Why you started collecting and what was your first ever blu-ray SteelBook? - Blu-ray Forum

lewwyt · 04-09-2010, 07:08 AM

Hi guys,

Was wanting to find out from all my fellow members here when you all got into collecting steelbooks, why you started collecting and what was your first ever blu ray steelbook!

Me first:

The first blu ray steelbook I got my hands on was the District 9 HMV Exclusive back in December 09, and as soon as it turned up I fell in love with it and HAD to have more, and that's the reason I joined this site (which has cost me an absolute fortune but it's worth every penny

)

roach_rch · 04-09-2010, 07:20 AM

My first was Terminator 2 Skynet Edition. Then there were Watchmen, Pulp Fiction, both Kill Bill volumes, Crank, Shoot Em Up, F&F Jumbo... and a downwards spiral into oblivion

LordCrumb · 04-09-2010, 07:22 AM

My first was 2012 and by god has it suddenly increased... I now have two.

che84 · 04-09-2010, 07:30 AM

I was sold when I first got the Gladiator steelbook from play back in september.

blue23dragon4 · 04-09-2010, 07:32 AM

My first steelbook purchase was actually Pinocchio,Sleeping Beauty, & Nightmare Before Christmas...after that I started reading more on this website, fell in love with the metal packaging & unique artwork, wasted all my money & became an addict.

Olorin · 04-09-2010, 07:45 AM

My first Steelbook was the UK Wanted in december 2008 and also my first international purchase. The next Steelbooks i bought was 10.000 BC GE, Pans Labyrinth. But really began my obssesion in Mai 2009 when i bought the german John Ramo and i am legend. After i had all german Steelbooks i began with the international Steelbook and it goes on

Suntory_Times · 04-09-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

My first was 2012 and by god has it suddenly increased... I now have two.

My first was also 2012 in febuary (or march), and now I have over 20.

D-Blitz · 04-09-2010, 08:11 AM

My first was Future Shop's The Dark Knight last summer. Now, I'm over a 100 I think.

TopCow · 04-09-2010, 08:18 AM

My first SB was 'I Am Legend', FS edition a few years back. Bought it on ebay for $40 brand new. I had no idea it would be worth so much later on, otherwise Id've kept it sealed. Been collecting ever since.

Craig02 · 04-09-2010, 09:11 AM

First ever one for me was the Sweeney Todd, Picked it up in the sale at HMV for £10 and have been hooked ever since

Owen · 04-09-2010, 09:16 AM

'Wanted' was my first steely in 2008 I think?
The one that got me hooked was TDK futureshop in November09 then it just descended into madness!!!
Regards.
Owen

Kynch · 04-09-2010, 09:24 AM

There's a thread similar to this one, just so you know (https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...steelbook.html).

Unless you're compiling info to write a small history book. :P

Blu Steel · 04-09-2010, 11:01 AM

My very first steel was I am legend FS, and absolutely love this steelbook and the rest that followed.

marty666 · 04-09-2010, 11:02 AM

A friend gave me the German IAL for my birthday. It spiralled out of control from there. I am now looking for a new friend.

mikeyt912 · 04-09-2010, 12:16 PM

My first Blu-ray Steelbook was The Dark Knight (FS). Once i got this in my hands it was all over after that. I now own 126+ Blu Steels with like 30+ more on the way

apsmith21 · 04-09-2010, 12:26 PM

Got into steelbooks with my purchase of FS Iron Man when it came out.

It hasn't been the same around my house since.

(less shelf space)

MaCruz · 04-09-2010, 12:38 PM

I promised myself that Pinocchio will be my only SteelBook. But I went ahead and got Snow White at BB. Thanks to LeAnn I'm in this mess.

Biged917 · 04-09-2010, 12:56 PM

Mine was The Hurt Locker. Went to BB to buy The Hurt Locker BR and saw the steelbook next to it. It was the last Steelbook they had, so I grabbed it. Since then, I have tried to get my hands on any USA Steelbook I could. In the process of getting all the Disney ones now and the MJ's This is it. Just bought all the Bonds too.

Keeblur · 04-09-2010, 01:11 PM

My first two were T2 and Gladiator, now I'm going to be scared of my credit card bills when Avatar gets released!

Hep · 04-09-2010, 02:00 PM

My first was the I Am Legend FS SteelBook on release day (18 Mar 2008). I started collecting SteelBooks because I love the improved artwork. This is still my only reason for collecting, which means I open all my copies to play and/or enjoy.

04-09-2010, 07:08 AM	#1
lewwyt Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Northampton, UK Former Steelbook Fanatic Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:4	Why you started collecting and what was your first ever blu-ray SteelBook? Hi guys, Was wanting to find out from all my fellow members here when you all got into collecting steelbooks, why you started collecting and what was your first ever blu ray steelbook! Me first: The first blu ray steelbook I got my hands on was the District 9 HMV Exclusive back in December 09, and as soon as it turned up I fell in love with it and HAD to have more, and that's the reason I joined this site (which has cost me an absolute fortune but it's worth every penny )

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roach_rch Expert Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Gdynia, Poland \|\| Blu-ray SteelBooks™: all for sale:( Blu-ray collection:99 Trading Score:22	My first was Terminator 2 Skynet Edition. Then there were Watchmen, Pulp Fiction, both Kill Bill volumes, Crank, Shoot Em Up, F&F Jumbo... and a downwards spiral into oblivion

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LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	My first was 2012 and by god has it suddenly increased... I now have two.

04-09-2010, 07:30 AM	#4
che84 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Norway, Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: 144 Home Theater Gallery:71 Blu-ray collection:478 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:20	I was sold when I first got the Gladiator steelbook from play back in september.

04-09-2010, 07:32 AM	#5
blue23dragon4 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Southern Cali 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:374 Trading Score:108	My first steelbook purchase was actually Pinocchio,Sleeping Beauty, & Nightmare Before Christmas...after that I started reading more on this website, fell in love with the metal packaging & unique artwork, wasted all my money & became an addict.

04-09-2010, 07:45 AM	#6
Olorin Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Rheinberg, Germany --- Blu-ray SteelBooks™: 876 SteelCase™:22/22 Viva Metal Box™:29 Home Theater Gallery:419 Blu-ray collection:1118 Trading Score:6	My first Steelbook was the UK Wanted in december 2008 and also my first international purchase. The next Steelbooks i bought was 10.000 BC GE, Pans Labyrinth. But really began my obssesion in Mai 2009 when i bought the german John Ramo and i am legend. After i had all german Steelbooks i began with the international Steelbook and it goes on

04-09-2010, 08:11 AM	#8
D-Blitz Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Vancouver, BC Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:136	My first was Future Shop's The Dark Knight last summer. Now, I'm over a 100 I think.

04-09-2010, 08:18 AM	#9
TopCow Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:919 Trading Score:12	My first SB was 'I Am Legend', FS edition a few years back. Bought it on ebay for $40 brand new. I had no idea it would be worth so much later on, otherwise Id've kept it sealed. Been collecting ever since.

04-09-2010, 09:11 AM	#10
Craig02 Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:129 Trading Score:24	First ever one for me was the Sweeney Todd, Picked it up in the sale at HMV for £10 and have been hooked ever since

04-09-2010, 09:16 AM	#11
Owen Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Trading Score:21	'Wanted' was my first steely in 2008 I think? The one that got me hooked was TDK futureshop in November09 then it just descended into madness!!! Regards. Owen

04-09-2010, 09:24 AM	#12
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	There's a thread similar to this one, just so you know (https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...steelbook.html). Unless you're compiling info to write a small history book. :P

04-09-2010, 11:01 AM	#13
Blu Steel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:SteelBooks™ # 1000 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:1274 Digital collection:455 Trading Score:55	My very first steel was I am legend FS, and absolutely love this steelbook and the rest that followed.

04-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#14
marty666 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Stoke-on-Trent U.K. Blu-ray SteelBooks™ 215 Home Theater Gallery:59 Blu-ray collection:825 Trading Score:4	A friend gave me the German IAL for my birthday. It spiralled out of control from there. I am now looking for a new friend.

04-09-2010, 12:16 PM	#15
mikeyt912 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Steelers Country Home Theater Gallery:95 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	My first Blu-ray Steelbook was The Dark Knight (FS). Once i got this in my hands it was all over after that. I now own 126+ Blu Steels with like 30+ more on the way

04-09-2010, 12:26 PM	#16
apsmith21 Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:151 Trading Score:85	Got into steelbooks with my purchase of FS Iron Man when it came out. It hasn't been the same around my house since. (less shelf space)

04-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#17
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:959 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I promised myself that Pinocchio will be my only SteelBook. But I went ahead and got Snow White at BB. Thanks to LeAnn I'm in this mess.

04-09-2010, 12:56 PM	#18
Biged917 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Indianapolis, IN Blu-ray collection:481 Trading Score:23	Mine was The Hurt Locker. Went to BB to buy The Hurt Locker BR and saw the steelbook next to it. It was the last Steelbook they had, so I grabbed it. Since then, I have tried to get my hands on any USA Steelbook I could. In the process of getting all the Disney ones now and the MJ's This is it. Just bought all the Bonds too.

04-09-2010, 01:11 PM	#19
Keeblur Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Southern Cali Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:783 DVD collection:76 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:155	My first two were T2 and Gladiator, now I'm going to be scared of my credit card bills when Avatar gets released!

04-09-2010, 02:00 PM	#20
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:660 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:17	My first was the I Am Legend FS SteelBook on release day (18 Mar 2008). I started collecting SteelBooks because I love the improved artwork. This is still my only reason for collecting, which means I open all my copies to play and/or enjoy.

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