Slipcover Lingo

[Dubliner1]

Another type is the shorter slips which used to be quite common in the UK. And another are the musical ones- like the US release of 'Big' (Tom Hanks)?

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

And another are the musical ones- like the US release of 'Big' (Tom Hanks)?

You mean like the one mentioned in post #15.

[thebard]

Don't forget "1/4-slip":

[MifuneFan]

I think the different terms that various studios call them should also be added. For instance Disney calls them an "O-Sleeve" and Fox often calls them an "O-Ring"

[jd.clark88]

Yes, yes! All great ideas! I will update later this evening when I get the chance! Thanks everyone for the input!

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by jd.clark88

-Also seen in the Best Buy Exclusive of Alice in Wonderland.

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I don't think that version came with enough slip covers.

[Green_Archer]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

There's another type of finish available on some slips. It's not lenticular- I call it a 'textured' finish which gives off an unusual effect when light is shone on it.

It has been used on many UK releases including the original 'Back To The Future' trilogy boxset, 'Cloud Atlas' and most recently 'Gravity' to name just a few...

One example of a textured slipcover is the UK Road to Perdition slipcover.

[Green_Archer]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

Another type is the shorter slips which used to be quite common in the UK. And another are the musical ones- like the US release of 'Big' (Tom Hanks)?

How about the Talking Slipcover from Anchorman 2 Target exclusive BD set?

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Corner Camping Noob

Would the Expendables be considered a foil slip?

If any of the top image has been marked or worn of you should be able to see the silver foil underneath.

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I think the different terms that various studios call them should also be added. For instance Disney calls them an "O-Sleeve" and Fox often calls them an "O-Ring"

Our UK Disney calls them O-Rings.

An example of a Glitter Embossed slip:

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[bkhage01]

Originally Posted by chip75

Don't forget Foil slips. I think there are at least Metal DVD slips I can't remember if we've had many BD ones.

Here's the thread for metal slipcases: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=175216. The Gladiator one is really cool.

[Dubliner1]

Originally Posted by rickah88

You mean like the one mentioned in post #15.

opps, my bad!

[Tony208]

Here's some more slipcover lingo:

Damaged: 1mm corner scuff

[Dubliner1]

Originally Posted by Green_Archer

One example of a textured slipcover is the UK Road to Perdition slipcover.

It does indeed have a nice special finish but it's not the same type of 'textured/light reflecting' finish I was referring to on all those other titles.

[Green_Archer]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

It does indeed have a nice special finish but it's not the same type of 'textured/light reflecting' finish I was referring to on all those other titles.

Gotcha.

[hidef al]

jd

You might want to add Transparent to the list. Here's a perfect example of a transparent slipcover.

[thebard]

Originally Posted by hidef al

jd

You might want to add Transparent to the list. Here's a perfect example of a transparent slipcover.

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Good one!

[jd.clark88]

Originally Posted by hidef al

jd

You might want to add Transparent to the list. Here's a perfect example of a transparent slipcover.

[Show spoiler]

Done! Thanks that was a great suggestion!

[jd.clark88]

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

There's another type of finish available on some slips. It's not lenticular- I call it a 'textured' finish which gives off an unusual effect when light is shone on it.
It has been used on many UK releases including the original 'Back To The Future' trilogy boxset, 'Cloud Atlas' and most recently 'Gravity' to name just a few...

'Gravity' UK 2D bluray slipcover. - YouTube

Does any have a more accurate term for this kind of finish? Really cool looking btw!

Originally Posted by Dubliner1

Another type is the shorter slips which used to be quite common in the UK.

Do these have a certain name or exact size?

Originally Posted by Tony208

Here's some more slipcover lingo:

Damaged: 1mm corner scuff

I think I may leave out peoples definitions of damages and grading of slips. Don't want to cause a war of what's MINT and what's not. Thanks for the post though.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by jd.clark88

Do these have a certain name or exact size?

We call them Stubby's.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by jd.clark88

Does any have a more accurate term for this kind of finish? Really cool looking btw!

I think The Host is a great example.

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