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Guydowood · 10-12-2014, 02:42 PM

Individual cases only because I like to see original poster art depending on the studio of course or if I can find some custom covers for it.

Hardkore · 10-12-2014, 02:49 PM

Taken from the other thread...
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=233822

Individual cases. Often times there will be a movie or two that I am not interested in/don't care for /don't like that is included.

Example: Superman~ would get S 1 & 2 but not part 3 & 4

WMAangel · 10-12-2014, 03:03 PM

I prefer the best of both worlds: individual cases inside a boxset!
Like the new Halloween 15-disc set, or the previously mentioned LOTR extended editions set....this way, you can choose to keep and display them either way (all together, or individually)...

jasibley · 10-12-2014, 03:29 PM

I was definitely on the individual cases bandwagon, but I've always loved a good put together box set. Really, it depends on the series, special features and packaging. I own all the fast and furious movies individually because they are all in steelbook, but Alien, Godfather, Indiana Jones, Bond, etc are all beautiful boxsets that have more features in a nicer presentation. So I could go either way, just has to meet some criteria first

Just my 2 cents.

Brian81 · 10-13-2014, 03:15 AM

I'm a fan of theatrical one-sheets so I like it when associated promotional artwork is used for each individual title, which requires individual cases (like the recent Halloween set, which a perfect and desirable example). Otherwise, if the company that's releasing the set decides to use some other crap for art, then I feel they might as well just put all the titles in one package with the title of the series on the spine and front and leave the rest completely blank/white.

shamus · 10-13-2014, 03:21 AM

Individual... nothing ruins a good box set more than a new movie being announced.

GaragePoet · 10-13-2014, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jasibley

I was definitely on the individual cases bandwagon, but I've always loved a good put together box set. Really, it depends on the series, special features and packaging. I own all the fast and furious movies individually because they are all in steelbook, but Alien, Godfather, Indiana Jones, Bond, etc are all beautiful boxsets that have more features in a nicer presentation. So I could go either way, just has to meet some criteria first

Just my 2 cents.

i don't think the "Fast & Furious" series should ever be mentioned in the same sentence as "Alien," "Godfather," "Indiana Jones" or James Bond again...

jasibley · 10-13-2014, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GaragePoet

i don't think the "Fast & Furious" series should ever be mentioned in the same sentence as "Alien," "Godfather," "Indiana Jones" or James Bond again...

Haha, you have a point! I had never bothered to watch the Fast & Furious movies, but then "The Rock" came in, and he just turned that franchise around. Still not a HUGE fan of F&F, but I'm cursed to be a completest! That was just the only example I could think of outta my collection.

StingingVelvet · 10-13-2014, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

Individual cases only because I like to see original poster art depending on the studio of course or if I can find some custom covers for it.

Yeah, my dream would be an individual BD case for every movie with the original theatrical movie poster as the cover. One day I really feel like I'll finally buy a ton of glossy paper and a printer and make it happen.

Lt. Brannigan · 10-13-2014, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Yeah, my dream would be an individual BD case for every movie with the original theatrical movie poster as the cover. One day I really feel like I'll finally buy a ton of glossy paper and a printer and make it happen.

Talk is cheap.... ink is not.

hidef al · 10-13-2014, 03:55 AM

I go for individual cases. They usually have nice slipcovers which I prefer than a slipbox. Good examples, The Bourne Trilogy, Universal Monster Classic Collection, Jurassic Park Trilogy, X-Men Collection, etc., etc.

By the way, the OP should make a poll.

Slaughter · 10-16-2014, 04:46 AM

I usually buy the box sets. I have huge collection but plenty of room. Box sets usually have more features. I usually get which ever has the best features and artwork. For example I will buy a digibook of a movie that's in a box set like exorcist or Halloween.

KG204 · 10-16-2014, 06:14 AM

I prefer individual, going as far as making my own cases. for example Bond films (as there are always going to be more bond films) and individual seasons for Friends.

Blu Fanatic · 10-16-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Coveragentcov

Individual cases, hands down! I even buy my tv shows per season, even if a complete boxset has been released. Don't know why, but a boxset really bothers me.

+1 Can't stand box sets... don't have any rational reason, it's just the way it is with me. I don't even like the double features. I like each of my movies to have a separate box.

reason108 · 10-16-2014, 06:34 AM

Boxsets. I like to keep it as simple as possible.

I KEEL YOU · 10-16-2014, 08:21 AM

I definitely like a director box set with most/his best movies. A nicely designed one with a design theme and custom disc art, in sturdy packaging. I prefer the smaller, horizontal ones that sit nicely on the shelf without taking a lot of space. The only box sets I don't like are stuff like this:

I think these are stupid.

Zillamon51 · 10-16-2014, 03:18 PM

Box sets FTW. Always. They're more economical, take up less space, and often include extra discs / features. I also get multi-feature packs whenever I can (as long as the individual discs are included, and no features are lost). More movies, less $$$ and space.

RWoods · 10-16-2014, 03:22 PM

Depends on if there's multiple movies I like to watch in said boxset. I wouldnt want a Die Hard boxset because I more than likely wont watch any of them except the original.

However I was all over the Halloween boxset, cause I will watch them all many,many times.

filmmusic · 10-16-2014, 03:22 PM

I prefer boxests, but that means that sometimes I have to buy films I don't want to
eg. Superman Returns, Die hard 4 & 5, Jurassic Park 3, etc.

spiderfan1985 · 10-16-2014, 03:24 PM

It depends. Like, I'm buying The Hunger Games blus as they come out, but I am very sure that Lionsgate will do for them what they did for the Twilight Saga (I own that really quite impressive looking package) and put all of the movies in a ginormous box set with every single special feature ever made for the individual releases, including retail exclusives. Divergent will no doubt receive the same treatment as well when/if that series sees it through to the finish line. It really comes down to one question. Do I like/love the movies in the set. The new Halloween set for instance, while impressive is not gonna be bought by me if I can hold against the temptation just to get the fully loaded blu for Halloween The Original Classic and the OAR for H20. I hold out some hope that Anchor Bay/Scream Factory will eventually release them separately.

10-12-2014, 02:42 PM	#21
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1432 Blu-ray collection:3248 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1620 iTunes collection:1512 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4281 Trading Score:53	Individual cases only because I like to see original poster art depending on the studio of course or if I can find some custom covers for it.

10-12-2014, 02:49 PM	#22
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Taken from the other thread... https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=233822 Individual cases. Often times there will be a movie or two that I am not interested in/don't care for /don't like that is included. Example: Superman~ would get S 1 & 2 but not part 3 & 4

10-12-2014, 03:03 PM	#23
WMAangel Expert Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Midlothian, VA Trading Score:15	I prefer the best of both worlds: individual cases inside a boxset! Like the new Halloween 15-disc set, or the previously mentioned LOTR extended editions set....this way, you can choose to keep and display them either way (all together, or individually)...

10-12-2014, 03:29 PM	#24
jasibley Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:San Antonio, TX 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:604 Trading Score:5	I was definitely on the individual cases bandwagon, but I've always loved a good put together box set. Really, it depends on the series, special features and packaging. I own all the fast and furious movies individually because they are all in steelbook, but Alien, Godfather, Indiana Jones, Bond, etc are all beautiful boxsets that have more features in a nicer presentation. So I could go either way, just has to meet some criteria first Just my 2 cents.

10-13-2014, 03:15 AM	#25
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	I'm a fan of theatrical one-sheets so I like it when associated promotional artwork is used for each individual title, which requires individual cases (like the recent Halloween set, which a perfect and desirable example). Otherwise, if the company that's releasing the set decides to use some other crap for art, then I feel they might as well just put all the titles in one package with the title of the series on the spine and front and leave the rest completely blank/white.

10-13-2014, 03:21 AM	#26
shamus Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:25	Individual... nothing ruins a good box set more than a new movie being announced.

10-13-2014, 03:55 AM	#31
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	I go for individual cases. They usually have nice slipcovers which I prefer than a slipbox. Good examples, The Bourne Trilogy, Universal Monster Classic Collection, Jurassic Park Trilogy, X-Men Collection, etc., etc. By the way, the OP should make a poll.

10-16-2014, 04:46 AM	#32
Slaughter Active Member Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:1	I usually buy the box sets. I have huge collection but plenty of room. Box sets usually have more features. I usually get which ever has the best features and artwork. For example I will buy a digibook of a movie that's in a box set like exorcist or Halloween.

10-16-2014, 06:14 AM	#33
KG204 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:400 Trading Score:3	I prefer individual, going as far as making my own cases. for example Bond films (as there are always going to be more bond films) and individual seasons for Friends.

10-16-2014, 06:34 AM	#35
reason108 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 8	Boxsets. I like to keep it as simple as possible.

10-16-2014, 08:21 AM	#36
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	I definitely like a director box set with most/his best movies. A nicely designed one with a design theme and custom disc art, in sturdy packaging. I prefer the smaller, horizontal ones that sit nicely on the shelf without taking a lot of space. The only box sets I don't like are stuff like this: I think these are stupid.

10-16-2014, 03:18 PM	#37
Zillamon51 Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:S.E. Michigan 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2062 DVD collection:664 Digital collection:929 Trading Score:11	Box sets FTW. Always. They're more economical, take up less space, and often include extra discs / features. I also get multi-feature packs whenever I can (as long as the individual discs are included, and no features are lost). More movies, less $$$ and space.

10-16-2014, 03:22 PM	#38
RWoods Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:189 Trading Score:40	Depends on if there's multiple movies I like to watch in said boxset. I wouldnt want a Die Hard boxset because I more than likely wont watch any of them except the original. However I was all over the Halloween boxset, cause I will watch them all many,many times.

10-16-2014, 03:22 PM	#39
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I prefer boxests, but that means that sometimes I have to buy films I don't want to eg. Superman Returns, Die hard 4 & 5, Jurassic Park 3, etc.

10-16-2014, 03:24 PM	#40
spiderfan1985 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Blackmoor 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:636 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	It depends. Like, I'm buying The Hunger Games blus as they come out, but I am very sure that Lionsgate will do for them what they did for the Twilight Saga (I own that really quite impressive looking package) and put all of the movies in a ginormous box set with every single special feature ever made for the individual releases, including retail exclusives. Divergent will no doubt receive the same treatment as well when/if that series sees it through to the finish line. It really comes down to one question. Do I like/love the movies in the set. The new Halloween set for instance, while impressive is not gonna be bought by me if I can hold against the temptation just to get the fully loaded blu for Halloween The Original Classic and the OAR for H20. I hold out some hope that Anchor Bay/Scream Factory will eventually release them separately.

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