UK Steelbooks - Blu-ray Forum

DanMc · 04-08-2012, 05:08 PM

So I'm a total Steelbook noob, but I'm wondering if the UK steelbooks have the rating logo on the artwork or if they are on slipcards or stickers or some sort?

I only want to get Steels with english text on them, but for some reason the UK rating logo drives me nuts.. yeah I'm wierd.

A couple in paricular I've been looking at are Hurt Locker, Paul, and RE-Afterlife

Educate me!

crystal_sun · 04-08-2012, 05:11 PM

some includes rating logo...some don't...some rating logos are on slipcover, etc.

no, you're not weird, majority hates the rating logo too.

It all depends on the title that you are looking for. If you find a title you like, go find the thread and read about them...most of them will let you know if the rating logo is a sticker or printed on the steelbook.

DanMc · 04-08-2012, 05:20 PM

Glad to hear I'm not alone.

I'll look for some threads on the few particulars I have in mind..

Jezza · 04-08-2012, 05:21 PM

Recently more and more UK Steelbooks don't have the BBFC logos on them, most likely because they're starting to understand why people buy them. There'll always be one or two that have them, but they're quite uncommon.

As someone whose always lived in the UK the BBFC don't bother because it's what I've always been used to, but for Steelbooks they do bother me a little.

Petra_Kalbrain · 04-08-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMc

So I'm a total Steelbook noob, but I'm wondering if the UK steelbooks have the rating logo on the artwork or if they are on slipcards or stickers or some sort?

I only want to get Steels with english text on them, but for some reason the UK rating logo drives me nuts.. yeah I'm wierd.

A couple in paricular I've been looking at are Hurt Locker, Paul, and RE-Afterlife

Educate me!

You are not weird! All of us collectors are quite anal about those damn ugly ratings logos AND the "Triple Play" banners. Most, these days, come with the ratings logos as very easy to peel stickers. Retailers got the feedback pretty heavily from consumers regarding these issues. With the way the steelbooks release in several countries these days, the UK conformed pretty quickly to make certain that English consumers would shop them instead of considering other foreign imports.

As for those you specified, I can't speak of personally. I don't have or want them in my collection. So you'll have to seek their respective threads for more answers.

Rocky01542 · 04-08-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanMc

So I'm a total Steelbook noob, but I'm wondering if the UK steelbooks have the rating logo on the artwork or if they are on slipcards or stickers or some sort?

I only want to get Steels with english text on them, but for some reason the UK rating logo drives me nuts.. yeah I'm wierd.

A couple in paricular I've been looking at are Hurt Locker, Paul, and RE-Afterlife

Educate me!

Some have the ratings plastered on them, and some don't.

I know that most of Universal's Triple Play SteelBooks don't have the ratings on them.

DanMc · 04-08-2012, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Looked up Hurt Locker, and it looks like the logos are on the spine but none on the front or back, so that will work. Now to track down the others..

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMc

Thanks for the replies guys. Looked up Hurt Locker, and it looks like the logos are on the spine but none on the front or back, so that will work. Now to track down the others..

Now then matey.... Heres a pic of my hurt locker hope it helps...

Rocky01542 · 04-08-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMc

Thanks for the replies guys. Looked up Hurt Locker, and it looks like the logos are on the spine but none on the front or back, so that will work. Now to track down the others..

Watch out! I believe that the SteelBook edition of 'The Hurt Locker' is in a G1 sized case (DVD size), instead of a G2 case (Blu-ray size). If you don't mind it being a G1 case then go ahead and buy it.

I know two SteelBooks that definitely don't have ratings on them, Scarface and Paul.

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 05:51 PM

it is rather nice aswell.... love the way the bombs shine against the matt background...

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky01542

Watch out! I believe that the SteelBook edition of 'The Hurt Locker' is in a G1 sized case (DVD size), instead of a G2 case (Blu-ray size). If you don't mind it being a G1 case then go ahead and buy it.

I know two SteelBooks that definitely don't have ratings on them, Scarface and Paul.

No matey its G2 size....

Boomstick_316 · 04-08-2012, 05:53 PM

Paramount UK steelbooks don't have rating logos, Disney titles do. I think Universal swing either way and I only have one Fox title and that does.

Rocky01542 · 04-08-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scunny_Collector

No matey its G2 size....

Really, I was told by quite a few people that it was G1?

I was put off from buying it because I want a G1 SteelBook, but now I think that I'll go ahead and buy it now.

Thanks.

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky01542

Really, I was told by quite a few people that it was G1?

I was put off from buying it because I want a G1 SteelBook, but now I think that I'll go ahead and buy it now.

Thanks.

yer its definately G2 although i do have to nip and make sure even thou ive had it 2 months lol....

sorry about the green zone first one i picked lol...... and get it its beautiful...

Boomstick_316 · 04-08-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky01542

Really, I was told by quite a few people that it was G1?

I was put off from buying it because I want a G1 SteelBook, but now I think that I'll go ahead and buy it now.

Thanks.

The original US Best Buy exclusive steelbook was a G1.

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomstick_316

The original US Best Buy exclusive steelbook was a G1.

ahhhhhhh maybe getting mixed up here then... apologies if its my end of the stick thats in the wrong...

sycro · 04-08-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky01542

Really, I was told by quite a few people that it was G1?

I was put off from buying it because I want a G1 SteelBook, but now I think that I'll go ahead and buy it now.

Thanks.

The US release was G1.

DanMc · 04-08-2012, 06:05 PM

Scunny, that is one gorgeous steel right there.. I must have that. It was one of my favorite films of that year. Although I'm a bit biased to war films. Heck I even liked Green Zone..

Rocky01542 · 04-08-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Scunny_Collector

yer its definately G2 although i do have to nip and make sure even thou ive had it 2 months lol....

sorry about the green zone first one i picked lol...... and get it its beautiful...

I sure will, it'll be a welcome addition to my small SteelBook collection.

Just recently started "collecting" SteelBooks, I only bought them rarely because they wear out easily on the shelf. Luckily, I managed to find clear plastic sleeves (made specifically to hold singular DVD and Blu-Ray cases) to put them in.

Chris_Shelley · 04-08-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMc

Scunny, that is one gorgeous steel right there.. I must have that. It was one of my favorite films of that year. Although I'm a bit biased to war films. Heck I even liked Green Zone..

yer its one of my fav's we dont usually get great looking steels in uk but this is one

....

Link to Price etc: http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/2...rlrefer=search

all though not sure how much help it would be...

Regards

04-08-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
DanMc Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:NB, Canada Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:12	UK Steelbooks So I'm a total Steelbook noob, but I'm wondering if the UK steelbooks have the rating logo on the artwork or if they are on slipcards or stickers or some sort? I only want to get Steels with english text on them, but for some reason the UK rating logo drives me nuts.. yeah I'm wierd. A couple in paricular I've been looking at are Hurt Locker, Paul, and RE-Afterlife Educate me!

04-08-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
crystal_sun Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:13	some includes rating logo...some don't...some rating logos are on slipcover, etc. no, you're not weird, majority hates the rating logo too. It all depends on the title that you are looking for. If you find a title you like, go find the thread and read about them...most of them will let you know if the rating logo is a sticker or printed on the steelbook.

04-08-2012, 05:20 PM	#3
DanMc Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:NB, Canada Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:12	Glad to hear I'm not alone. I'll look for some threads on the few particulars I have in mind..

04-08-2012, 05:21 PM	#4
Jezza Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:820 DVD collection:36 Trading Score:1	Recently more and more UK Steelbooks don't have the BBFC logos on them, most likely because they're starting to understand why people buy them. There'll always be one or two that have them, but they're quite uncommon. As someone whose always lived in the UK the BBFC don't bother because it's what I've always been used to, but for Steelbooks they do bother me a little.

04-08-2012, 05:43 PM	#7
DanMc Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:NB, Canada Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:12	Thanks for the replies guys. Looked up Hurt Locker, and it looks like the logos are on the spine but none on the front or back, so that will work. Now to track down the others..

04-08-2012, 05:51 PM	#10
Chris_Shelley Senior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:GREAT, GREAT Britain :) Blu-ray collection:369 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	it is rather nice aswell.... love the way the bombs shine against the matt background...

04-08-2012, 05:53 PM	#12
Boomstick_316 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Hertfordshire, England Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:116	Paramount UK steelbooks don't have rating logos, Disney titles do. I think Universal swing either way and I only have one Fox title and that does.

04-08-2012, 06:05 PM	#18
DanMc Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:NB, Canada Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:12	Scunny, that is one gorgeous steel right there.. I must have that. It was one of my favorite films of that year. Although I'm a bit biased to war films. Heck I even liked Green Zone..

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