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MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 06:24 PM

I am praying that Twilight Time gets Toy Soldiers 1991 and not Sony's Choice Collections

thatguamguy · 04-12-2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

I am praying that Twilight Time gets Toy Soldiers 1991 and not Sony's Choice Collections

Ouch, good call, that one will hurt.

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thatguamguy

Ouch, good call, that one will hurt.

Honestly, this announcement almost feels like a taunt. Sony knows this is a beloved 80s classic to many people.

The Great Owl · 04-12-2017, 06:35 PM

BD-R?

How could you do something like this, build up a little boy's hopes and then smash all his dreams to pieces? You're an inhuman monster!

Brad1963 · 04-12-2017, 06:36 PM

This is awful. So many titles Sony throwing away on BD-R. Pass.

movieben1138 · 04-12-2017, 06:37 PM

Another one I wanted on blu, but will just stick with my DVD. Up yours, Sony.

The Star of Astaroth · 04-12-2017, 11:26 PM

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I can tell you this. This was initially planned as a pressed disc. It was listed on the Sony's press site, about a year ago, and then, after a few delays, dissapered.

The planned extras at the time were: audio commentary with Martha Coolidge and some reunion extra.

I believe they're both newly produced extras, since they weren't on DVD..? Anyway, it will be interesting to see whether they dropped those extras.

Does that mean there will be extras on this release? I know they sometimes stick a commentary on even burnt discs ('Legend of Billie Jean' springs to mind).

Sylentwolf · 04-13-2017, 10:59 PM

Aa a BD and DVD collector I'm glad there's a release, but as others have mentioned, I'm going to pass on this BD-R release. Unlike the recent news of the newest Heat BD release, I'm not sure this release is worth it.

I purchased a Vudu digital copy release a while back along with 9 other DVD films (that didn't have a BD release at all), which I upgraded to a HDX copy (for only $2.50 at the time).

BagheeraMcGee · 04-12-2017, 06:38 PM

This almost feels like the Blu-ray equivalent of Pyrrhic victory. Yes, one of my favorite 80s teen comedies, one I've been waiting years to come out on Blu-ray, is finally here. But on an overpriced BD-R.

Really hoping Indicator releases this eventually. Hell, I can't be the only one who thinks that Mill Creek would've been a better option than this.

ralphap80 · 04-12-2017, 06:42 PM

I love this movie, but this is kind of why I don't buy many physical copies anymore. I've owned it on Vudu for a few years now and it only cost me $2.50 to convert my DVD

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ralphap80

I love this movie, but this is kind of why I don't buy many physical copies anymore. I've owned it on Vudu for a few years now and it only cost me $2.50 to convert my DVD

You know what I actually own this from amazon instant video so I'll probably just stick with that. Never thought I would say that and it kills me to have to say that

ralphap80 · 04-12-2017, 06:51 PM

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You know what I actually own this from amazon instant video so I'll probably just stick with that. Never thought I would say that and it kills me to have to say that

I know what you mean. I used to believe I would never forego physical copies for digital. In the end, the overall expense is less. It takes up less space. I'm able to get a lot of movies in HDX that aren't even available on blu ray yet and may never be. I watch my movies on a projector on a 120 inch screen and the quality meets my expectations. Back to the topic and Martha Coolidge, I wish Valley Girl would get a release!

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

This almost feels like the Blu-ray equivalent of Pyrrhic victory. Yes, one of my favorite 80s teen comedies, one I've been waiting years to come out on Blu-ray, is finally here. But on an overpriced BD-R.

Really hoping Indicator releases this eventually. Hell, I can't be the only one who thinks that Mill Creek would've been a better option than this.

That's a tough one. From what I've read even though they are BD-Rs the transfers and audio are still pretty solid quality while it lasts but Mill Creek has really hit the dumps lately with quality. I think I would have to choose Mill Creek though.

BagheeraMcGee · 04-12-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

That's a tough one. From what I've read even though they are BD-Rs the transfers and audio are still pretty solid quality while it lasts but Mill Creek has really hit the dumps lately with quality. I think I would have to choose Mill Creek though.

Plus, you'd be paying literally 1/4 of what you'd pay for the BD-R.

Trekkie313 · 04-12-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

I am praying that Twilight Time gets Toy Soldiers 1991 and not Sony's Choice Collections

Couldn't disagree more.

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Couldn't disagree more.

If you're not going to buy it why would you care who releases it?

Trekkie313 · 04-12-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MassiveMovieBuff

If you're not going to buy it why would you care who releases it?

I've been wanting to see TOYS for awhile, I just really dislike TT. Movie needs a wider release than that.

MassiveMovieBuff · 04-12-2017, 08:46 PM

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I've been wanting to see TOYS for awhile, I just really dislike TT. Movie needs a wider release than that.

Oh my bad I was thinking you didn't like the movie.

Yeah I definitely agree with that. Unfortunately I don't see Sony giving it a wide release other than their choice selection. I haven't had any issues with TT though.

thatguamguy · 04-12-2017, 09:06 PM

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I've been wanting to see TOYS for awhile, I just really dislike TT. Movie needs a wider release than that.

No label on earth is going to get "Toy Soldiers" released into a store. No matter what, you'll have to have it shipped to you from an on-line retailer. So the releases will be the same, the prices will be the same, the hypothetical extras will be the same, the only differences are that Twilight Time will press the disc and that Twilight Time discs retain value better than burned Sony ones.

Bates_Motel · 04-13-2017, 12:53 AM

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I've been wanting to see TOYS for awhile, I just really dislike TT. Movie needs a wider release than that.

Considering it takes a while and sales to typically sell out most TT titles, they (and I) disagree. There's no need for more than 3000.

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every time a movie comes out that I would buy day one, it's either Twilight Time or Sony Choice. Which are both way over freaking priced!!!

Nope, TT isn't overpriced. They just don't have third party markdowns. That's a BIG difference.

These BD-R's are overpriced only because they aren't a pressed disc. The quality of many of them are top notch, though, aside from Marie Antionette.

04-13-2017, 10:59 PM	#8
Sylentwolf Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:100 Digital collection:547 Blu-ray reviews:5	Real Genius Aa a BD and DVD collector I'm glad there's a release, but as others have mentioned, I'm going to pass on this BD-R release. Unlike the recent news of the newest Heat BD release, I'm not sure this release is worth it. I purchased a Vudu digital copy release a while back along with 9 other DVD films (that didn't have a BD release at all), which I upgraded to a HDX copy (for only $2.50 at the time).

04-12-2017, 06:24 PM	#1
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1629 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	I am praying that Twilight Time gets Toy Soldiers 1991 and not Sony's Choice Collections

04-12-2017, 06:35 PM	#4
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	BD-R? How could you do something like this, build up a little boy's hopes and then smash all his dreams to pieces? You're an inhuman monster!

04-12-2017, 06:36 PM	#5
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	This is awful. So many titles Sony throwing away on BD-R. Pass.

04-12-2017, 06:37 PM	#6
movieben1138 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Saint Louis, MO 4K collection:1136 Blu-ray collection:11692 DVD collection:2445 Trading Score:1003	Another one I wanted on blu, but will just stick with my DVD. Up yours, Sony.

04-12-2017, 06:38 PM	#9
BagheeraMcGee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Back in the Pacific Northwest 4K collection:438 Blu-ray collection:4644 DVD collection:290 Trading Score:1	This almost feels like the Blu-ray equivalent of Pyrrhic victory. Yes, one of my favorite 80s teen comedies, one I've been waiting years to come out on Blu-ray, is finally here. But on an overpriced BD-R. Really hoping Indicator releases this eventually. Hell, I can't be the only one who thinks that Mill Creek would've been a better option than this.

04-12-2017, 06:42 PM	#10
ralphap80 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:219 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:3984 iTunes collection:4647 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:282	I love this movie, but this is kind of why I don't buy many physical copies anymore. I've owned it on Vudu for a few years now and it only cost me $2.50 to convert my DVD

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