Stranger Things: Season 1 (2016) (Target Exclusive) - Page 28 - Blu-ray Forum

DanTheMan · 10-11-2017, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dakkuri

I still don't believe it. This could be a photoshopped ad

Was my skin touching a faux ad? Was it all a mirage?

Monterey Jack · 10-11-2017, 03:45 AM

Me, waiting for the 17th, warding off other customers...

OneWayFilms · 10-11-2017, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Underworld54

You should see your daughter on a regular basis.

I do, as often as possible. She's getting married and travels alot with her job, so sometimes I have to wait a month before I get to see her again.

Edword · 10-11-2017, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Another vague ad. Is the entire BD run exclusive to Target or only the special edition packaging and poster?

Why would they tell you that up front? Make this seem like the only way to get the BD so everyone buys from them

Brandon K · 10-11-2017, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

I'm in the camp of people actually digging this unique packaging. We should be counting our blessings the studio didn't just half-ass the release and give us DVD only.

They definitely made a good effort with the idea and the design. Whether the packaging quality itself is good remains to be seen. And again, bells and whistles that may appeal to some or not appeal to others aside, the price is quite reasonable. Indeed, we are most fortunate that they didn't just do a DVD-only release, or, as most probably expected, no release at all.

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Originally Posted by Edword

Why would they tell you that up front? Make this seem like the only way to get the BD so everyone buys from them

On the other hand, to add to the existing evidence, this is Netflix only, not any other studio, distributor, etc. - as well as the fact that it's US-only - to my mind, that makes a full exclusive much more likely. But in any event, why would you wait for it to maybe be sold by someone else instead of just buying it at Target?

Unknown450 · 10-11-2017, 03:57 AM

It is Strange that netflix has not announced this yet. I figured they would want to hype this up as much as possible.

DanTheMan · 10-11-2017, 04:04 AM

Re: cynatnite

Was quoting your post before you deleted it, but the source is me. I work at Target. Literally had my hands on the ad prior to store closing. The release and the ad is as real as it gets.

cynatnite · 10-11-2017, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Re: cynatnite

Was quoting your post before you deleted it, but the source is me. I work at Target. Literally had my hands on the ad prior to store closing. The release and the ad is as real as it gets.

Yeah, I understand. I read your post in the deals forum.

Good on you!

FilmFreakosaurus · 10-11-2017, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown450

It is Strange that netflix has not announced this yet. I figured they would want to hype this up as much as possible.

Netflix is not very disc friendly anymore even though their streams are super compressed. They want subscribers, not disc owners.

nofear6061 · 10-11-2017, 05:12 AM

Considering the ad is giving more space to "Stranger Things" than "Spiderman: Homecoming" (a streaming show that's been available online for well over a year vs. one of the biggest movies of the year), it seems like Target really is trying to push this release, which makes it being so hush-hush all the more confusing.

bluRazor · 10-11-2017, 05:20 AM

It really is fake. No way that vhs cassette will play with all those shiny coaster things crammed inside it.

dr. wai · 10-11-2017, 06:09 AM

We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year.

To those who think that the ad is a fake: I know that some of you were probably kidding, but that is going to be the real price. I was kind of thrown by that because I figured that Netflix would have wanted to make as much money off of this as possible, but this thing is priced perfectly. It will bring in fans of the show, but it will also entice non-fans to pick it up to "see what this show is all about". We already have had numerous phone calls about it and people want to reserve a copy. Things are so crazy that Target had to issue a memo to its employees about "leaking information" and how you can be fired for it.

iwanttobeabmoviestar · 10-11-2017, 07:13 AM

is the pop in ad being released same day ?

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Originally Posted by dr. wai

We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year.

To those who think that the ad is a fake: I know that some of you were probably kidding, but that is going to be the real price. I was kind of thrown by that because I figured that Netflix would have wanted to make as much money off of this as possible, but this thing is priced perfectly. It will bring in fans of the show, but it will also entice non-fans to pick it up to "see what this show is all about". We already have had numerous phone calls about it and people want to reserve a copy. Things are so crazy that Target had to issue a memo to its employees about "leaking information" and how you can be fired for it.

AmishParadise · 10-11-2017, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AmishParadise

It would be cool if when removing the slip we find the case was made to resemble a VHS tape, retro label and all. Then again, I could see a customer or two trying to jam the thing into their VHS machine. :-P I still have a VHS/DVD combo myself. Rarely used, but I crank it up once in a while. Still have a lot of private

VHS recordings from back in the day I like to watch from time to time.

I ponder the cool possibility that the slip might be wrapped around a case made to look like a VHS tape and DanTheMan posts the below.

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Not so secretive anymore!

[Show spoiler]

Dan, you are the man. Thanks for the post! May all my "Stranger Things" on Blu-ray dreams come true.

kenbenobi · 10-11-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dr. wai

We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year.

To those who think that the ad is a fake: I know that some of you were probably kidding, but that is going to be the real price. I was kind of thrown by that because I figured that Netflix would have wanted to make as much money off of this as possible, but this thing is priced perfectly. It will bring in fans of the show, but it will also entice non-fans to pick it up to "see what this show is all about". We already have had numerous phone calls about it and people want to reserve a copy. Things are so crazy that Target had to issue a memo to its employees about "leaking information" and how you can be fired for it.

Are there a lot of extra features? If barebones, I'm passing on it...

mredman · 10-11-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Sounds like Target has a window of exclusivity on this as no other retailers have offered a preorder.

Wonder how long they will have this exclusive. Hope we hear a time frame soon for this release so it can be available all other places incl international markets

rickah88 · 10-11-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Wonder how long they will have this exclusive. Hope we hear a time frame soon for this release so it can be available all other places incl international markets

Most exclusive windows I’ve seen seem to last in the 3-4 month range, but off the top of my head I can’t recall it happening for a TV show. It’s usually catalog films.
Throw in the fact that it’s Netflix, and we could be in uncharted waters.

Kind of surprised there was no press about the deal between Netflix and Target, as there are quite a few Stranger Things related products being offered.

bookcase · 10-11-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. wai

We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year.

It's good to hear that it feels sturdy -- I'm curious what the "VHS" will be made of: plastic or cardboard.

Leonidas King · 10-11-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dr. wai

We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year.

To those who think that the ad is a fake: I know that some of you were probably kidding, but that is going to be the real price. I was kind of thrown by that because I figured that Netflix would have wanted to make as much money off of this as possible, but this thing is priced perfectly. It will bring in fans of the show, but it will also entice non-fans to pick it up to "see what this show is all about". We already have had numerous phone calls about it and people want to reserve a copy. Things are so crazy that Target had to issue a memo to its employees about "leaking information" and how you can be fired for it.

Interesting but isn't it too late for that? The images were circulating online since last week which lead me to create the thread

DanTheMan · 10-11-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Interesting but isn't it too late for that? The images were circulating online since last week which lead me to create the thread

Unless they mean for future reference.

10-11-2017, 03:45 AM	#542
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	Me, waiting for the 17th, warding off other customers...

10-11-2017, 03:57 AM	#546
Unknown450 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:968 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:165	It is Strange that netflix has not announced this yet. I figured they would want to hype this up as much as possible.

10-11-2017, 04:04 AM	#547
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Re: cynatnite Was quoting your post before you deleted it, but the source is me. I work at Target. Literally had my hands on the ad prior to store closing. The release and the ad is as real as it gets.

10-11-2017, 05:12 AM	#550
nofear6061 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Philadelphia, PA Trading Score:1	Considering the ad is giving more space to "Stranger Things" than "Spiderman: Homecoming" (a streaming show that's been available online for well over a year vs. one of the biggest movies of the year), it seems like Target really is trying to push this release, which makes it being so hush-hush all the more confusing.

10-11-2017, 05:20 AM	#551
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	It really is fake. No way that vhs cassette will play with all those shiny coaster things crammed inside it.

10-11-2017, 06:09 AM	#552
dr. wai Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Wouldn't you like to know 4K collection:631 Blu-ray collection:4829 DVD collection:3421 MA collection:698 Digital collection:966 iTunes collection:694 Prime collection:544 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:8	We have this in the backroom at my store and the one thing that I noticed is how sturdy this thing is. You can't hear the discs inside of it (I know, "it could be empty") and there is a nice weight to it. Without having seen this opened I can say that this is going to one of my favorite packagings of the year. To those who think that the ad is a fake: I know that some of you were probably kidding, but that is going to be the real price. I was kind of thrown by that because I figured that Netflix would have wanted to make as much money off of this as possible, but this thing is priced perfectly. It will bring in fans of the show, but it will also entice non-fans to pick it up to "see what this show is all about". We already have had numerous phone calls about it and people want to reserve a copy. Things are so crazy that Target had to issue a memo to its employees about "leaking information" and how you can be fired for it.

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