Is there a service to make your own custom steelbooks?

[ShenronAlt]

Originally Posted by NARMAK

Assuming the cover art is generic enough you could potentially get away with it but the issue is probably that the quantity you must order at a minimum basically comes down to a commerical sort of number and then possibly with people using them for specific movies, like in your example Rocky, you'd probably have studios end up chasing you about it tbh.

In the end, it just doesn't seem to be worth the hassle doing it as an individual and truth is, it isn't worth it.

I know logically it isn't worth it. But I waaaaaant one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lcummins]

Originally Posted by ShenronAlt

I know logically it isn't worth it. But I waaaaaant one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why not just contact Scanavo and ask them your questions, since they are they only one who can make steelbooks?

http://www.steelbook.com/

[ShenronAlt]

Originally Posted by lcummins

Why not just contact Scanavo and ask them your questions, since they are they only one who can make steelbooks?

http://www.steelbook.com/

Thank you. I did not know that existed...

[lcummins]

Originally Posted by ShenronAlt

Thank you. I did not know that existed...

No problem, glad I could help.

[dugnarug]

This would be a great thing but with copyright I can see why it would be an issue. Wouldn't it be cool to pay an extra fee and be able to legally design your own artwork? I'm sure it cost money to personalize each persons request but what would the real difference be compared to say those MOD-DVD releases that are made when you purchase? Have a database with artwork to choose from and letting the customer design their own case seems like a cool way to make a profit plus please the customer.

I know it's just wishful thinking though.

[jsvg00]

I have a buddy who makes his own embossed steelbook cases for his favorite movies. He gave up restoring vehicles and made this his creative hobby. He has around 350-400 or so including all the Friday the 13ths, Jaws series, Rambo series, Rocky series, Fight Club, Seven..... The Last time I paid him a visit, he just finished the Chesty Morgan Triple Feature and Black Snake Moan. They are extremely impressive, and I'd say better than anything I've seen available from retail sources.

He works at a fabrication shop where customers have them create anything from custom gull-wing doors for a Porsche to a fuel pump for a bi-plane engine using reference objects or blueprints. As long as he pays for his own materials and confines his work to non-business hours, his boss doesn't care - so its perfect for him.

I don't know if there are any such places around where you live, but it might be an option. Keep in mind however, my friend says he spends upwards of 20-100 hours making one of these cases. At $30 an hour (what he makes, not what the business charges) this could be an expensive venture for you.

Best of luck.

[blurayisnice]

Originally Posted by jsvg00

I have a buddy who makes his own embossed steelbook cases for his favorite movies. He gave up restoring vehicles and made this his creative hobby. He has around 350-400 or so including all the Friday the 13ths, Jaws series, Rambo series, Rocky series, Fight Club, Seven..... The Last time I paid him a visit, he just finished the Chesty Morgan Triple Feature and Black Snake Moan. They are extremely impressive, and I'd say better than anything I've seen available from retail sources.

He works at a fabrication shop where customers have them create anything from custom gull-wing doors for a Porsche to a fuel pump for a bi-plane engine using reference objects or blueprints. As long as he pays for his own materials and confines his work to non-business hours, his boss doesn't care - so its perfect for him.

I don't know if there are any such places around where you live, but it might be an option. Keep in mind however, my friend says he spends upwards of 20-100 hours making one of these cases. At $30 an hour (what he makes, not what the business charges) this could be an expensive venture for you.

Best of luck.

Up to 100 hours to make one steelbook? I don't believe it.
I am not good with stuff, but really... 100 hours to make one steelbook?
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