The Great United States Steel Rush - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 01-08-2010, 08:18 AM

Oh now the day has come and the one and First New Release Blu-ray SteelBook™ and its a G1 SteelBook

Oh the Travesty .

Anyways I wanted to get our voice heard on this and a chance to voice our bitter and harsh feelings against this practice. Its like putting a Cadillac emblem on a Pontiac and calling it a Cadillac

...

A Blu-ray SteelBook should be just that, A Blu-ray Sized case with the best possible viewing experience enclosed. If the studios and retailers cant get this right, why release it? I would rather buy an iron pack than buy a DVD sized steelbook.

Oh After reading the Best Buy Thread for The Hurt Locker SteelBook , I know there are some harsh feelings against this nonesense.Whats next, Blu-rays in HDDVD cases because they were cheaper.....Give me a break!!

jw · 01-08-2010, 08:28 AM

Now in the Spirit of TM2 Making some comparisons of non matching SteelBooks, I dug out some identical ones for side by sides...

The Dark Knight SteelBook™

Iron Man SteelBook™

G.I. Joe : Rise of Cobra SteelBook™

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen SteelBook™

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince SteelBook™

TM2-Megatron · 01-08-2010, 08:42 AM

Argh, I wish I had the Iron Man. Ah well, I'll be sure to pick up the sweet, sweet sequel.

I didn't know FutureShop released a DVD Dark Knight along with the Blu-Ray... it kind of makes me nauseous, like when I see that the Indy 4 and I Am Legend DVD steels are still in stock in Downtown Toronto.

jw · 01-08-2010, 08:55 AM

none of those DVD SteelBooks pictured are from Canada

richfell · 01-08-2010, 08:56 AM

Looks pretty unanimous so far.

D-Blitz · 01-08-2010, 08:57 AM

I think a DVD Steelbook of The Dark Knight was released in Canada. In fact, I think I've seen one not too long ago in a Futureshop. Not too sure about Iron Man, but I've also seen I Am Legend.

TM2-Megatron · 01-08-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

Whats next, Blu-rays in HDDVD cases because they were cheaper.....Give me a break!!

Hey... how did you know about BB's next great master plan?

jw · 01-08-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Blitz

I think a DVD Steelbook of The Dark Knight was released in Canada. In fact, I think I've seen one not too long ago in a Futureshop. Not too sure about Iron Man, but I've also seen I Am Legend.

Yes, I believe FS had them however these are from FYE

FS had Iron Man and I am legend, my buddy in Vancouver says they are readily available

roach_rch · 01-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TM2-Megatron

Hey... how did you know about BB's next great master plan?

LMAO

Ashamed Pegasus · 01-08-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richfell

Looks pretty unanimous so far.

I can't imagine anyone voting in favor of it... Although I own some DVD SteelBooks, and Xbox360 SteelBooks which are DVD sized, I will not buy them...

MaCruz · 01-08-2010, 12:13 PM

The more SteelBook DVD size BB comes out with, the more money I'll be saving

thecardman23 · 01-08-2010, 12:42 PM

i actually dont mind the size.. for myself i like buying steels if their artwork is different (and better looking than the blus) ie) TDK German MM Steelbook compared to the FS one. and the movie has to be one of my favs, otherwise i wont spend that kind of money as im not an avid steel collector. just a few here and there when theres a good deal to be had

SwallahJaxx · 01-08-2010, 01:06 PM

I didn't understand why the blu-ray boxes had to be in a different size to begin with. My collection began to look really messy with all those different sized boxes.
Altough I prefer the size of the bluray boxes, I have to vote in favour of the poll purely because the DVD-size was there first.

(if all DVD's I have bought were rereleased in bluray-cases, I would probably buy them again, but I doubt wether that would happen

)

bandapart · 01-08-2010, 01:35 PM

i prefer uniformity, but the size of the steelbook wouldn't keep me from buying it for my son. he doesn't care and neither do i.

i see films upon release and seldom have a desire to watch something again. i love film and look forward to quality, entertaining, interesting, original, new releases. there's nothing like the theater experience, in your favorite theater, with some good popcorn and a drink. my favorite theater is the Esquire.

i rarely buy dvds for myself, i buy them for my son.

one of his favorites is the FS Iron Pak (gulp) Terminator Salvation. he likes the cover art the best, as do i, and he said the casing and disc holder were better made.

collectors and others want a particular, uniform, item, not something bastardized.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-08-2010, 01:44 PM

So who's the troll that voted "I am FOR the use of DVD SteelBooks™ as thats my preference".

SwallahJaxx · 01-08-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

So who's the troll that voted "I am FOR the use of DVD SteelBooks™ as thats my preference".

And who's the troll that doesn't know how to bring up the names of the members who voted?

DetroitSportsFan · 01-08-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwallahJaxx

Altough I prefer the size of the bluray boxes, I have to vote in favour of the poll purely because the DVD-size was there first.

Nice logic.

jw · 01-08-2010, 02:22 PM

horse and buggy came before the automobile and I surely dont want no horse

apsmith21 · 01-08-2010, 02:29 PM

how about a steam powered car?

Blahblehblah · 01-08-2010, 02:32 PM

What they are doing is stupid; though if i owned the business, i can see their rationale from a cost perspective.. but alas i am the customer in this case and i will not support this.

What i am confused about here though and not understanding is the pricing for all this though. Amaray and DVD size SB are both the same price from what i see for "The Hurt Locker" for example. Are they saying that both costs the same to produce for the case? Unless the DVD SB cases can be made cheaper for the amaray, BB is technically taking a profit loss offering these and at the same time not satisfying the collector base.

SBs are primarily for collectors and obviously any collector would do their research before buying the collectible product. Did they really think this kind of stunt will work? And at what cost too? People that were thinking of buying this are now cancelling their pre-order and deciding to rent it instead if they really wanted to watch it. Others that are buying it for the case are also not buying it now. Whats worse.. losing a potential sale of the product itself or making less profit? I think they know the answer but they are just going around a stupid way to prove it.. my 2 cents.

View Poll Results: What is your opinion on the use of DVD SteelBooks(G1) for Blu-ray Releases
I am AGAINST this practice	105	87.50%
I am FOR the use of DVD SteelBooks™ as thats my preference	4	3.33%
I have no opinion and buy movies for the format	4	3.33%
Its confusing for the consumer	7	5.83%
Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

01-08-2010, 08:18 AM	#1
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	The Great United States Steel Rush Oh now the day has come and the one and First New Release Blu-ray SteelBook™ and its a G1 SteelBook Oh the Travesty . Anyways I wanted to get our voice heard on this and a chance to voice our bitter and harsh feelings against this practice. Its like putting a Cadillac emblem on a Pontiac and calling it a Cadillac... A Blu-ray SteelBook should be just that, A Blu-ray Sized case with the best possible viewing experience enclosed. If the studios and retailers cant get this right, why release it? I would rather buy an iron pack than buy a DVD sized steelbook. Oh After reading the Best Buy Thread for The Hurt Locker SteelBook , I know there are some harsh feelings against this nonesense.Whats next, Blu-rays in HDDVD cases because they were cheaper.....Give me a break!!

01-08-2010, 01:35 PM	#14
bandapart Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:6	"Size Matters" i prefer uniformity, but the size of the steelbook wouldn't keep me from buying it for my son. he doesn't care and neither do i. i see films upon release and seldom have a desire to watch something again. i love film and look forward to quality, entertaining, interesting, original, new releases. there's nothing like the theater experience, in your favorite theater, with some good popcorn and a drink. my favorite theater is the Esquire. i rarely buy dvds for myself, i buy them for my son. one of his favorites is the FS Iron Pak (gulp) Terminator Salvation. he likes the cover art the best, as do i, and he said the casing and disc holder were better made. collectors and others want a particular, uniform, item, not something bastardized.

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01-08-2010, 08:28 AM	#2
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Now in the Spirit of TM2 Making some comparisons of non matching SteelBooks, I dug out some identical ones for side by sides... The Dark Knight SteelBook™ Iron Man SteelBook™ G.I. Joe : Rise of Cobra SteelBook™ Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen SteelBook™ Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince SteelBook™

01-08-2010, 08:42 AM	#3
TM2-Megatron Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:1394 Blu-ray collection:5564 DVD collection:140 Trading Score:2	Argh, I wish I had the Iron Man. Ah well, I'll be sure to pick up the sweet, sweet sequel. I didn't know FutureShop released a DVD Dark Knight along with the Blu-Ray... it kind of makes me nauseous, like when I see that the Indy 4 and I Am Legend DVD steels are still in stock in Downtown Toronto.

01-08-2010, 08:55 AM	#4
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	none of those DVD SteelBooks pictured are from Canada

01-08-2010, 08:56 AM	#5
richfell Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England Blu-ray collection:77 Trading Score:47	Looks pretty unanimous so far.

01-08-2010, 08:57 AM	#6
D-Blitz Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Vancouver, BC Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:136	I think a DVD Steelbook of The Dark Knight was released in Canada. In fact, I think I've seen one not too long ago in a Futureshop. Not too sure about Iron Man, but I've also seen I Am Legend.

01-08-2010, 12:13 PM	#11
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	The more SteelBook DVD size BB comes out with, the more money I'll be saving

01-08-2010, 12:42 PM	#12
thecardman23 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1787 Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:239	i actually dont mind the size.. for myself i like buying steels if their artwork is different (and better looking than the blus) ie) TDK German MM Steelbook compared to the FS one. and the movie has to be one of my favs, otherwise i wont spend that kind of money as im not an avid steel collector. just a few here and there when theres a good deal to be had

01-08-2010, 01:06 PM	#13
SwallahJaxx Banned Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:34 Trading Score:3	I didn't understand why the blu-ray boxes had to be in a different size to begin with. My collection began to look really messy with all those different sized boxes. Altough I prefer the size of the bluray boxes, I have to vote in favour of the poll purely because the DVD-size was there first. (if all DVD's I have bought were rereleased in bluray-cases, I would probably buy them again, but I doubt wether that would happen )

01-08-2010, 01:44 PM	#15
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	So who's the troll that voted "I am FOR the use of DVD SteelBooks™ as thats my preference".

01-08-2010, 02:22 PM	#18
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	horse and buggy came before the automobile and I surely dont want no horse

01-08-2010, 02:29 PM	#19
apsmith21 Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:151 Trading Score:85	how about a steam powered car?

01-08-2010, 02:32 PM	#20
Blahblehblah Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:150	What they are doing is stupid; though if i owned the business, i can see their rationale from a cost perspective.. but alas i am the customer in this case and i will not support this. What i am confused about here though and not understanding is the pricing for all this though. Amaray and DVD size SB are both the same price from what i see for "The Hurt Locker" for example. Are they saying that both costs the same to produce for the case? Unless the DVD SB cases can be made cheaper for the amaray, BB is technically taking a profit loss offering these and at the same time not satisfying the collector base. SBs are primarily for collectors and obviously any collector would do their research before buying the collectible product. Did they really think this kind of stunt will work? And at what cost too? People that were thinking of buying this are now cancelling their pre-order and deciding to rent it instead if they really wanted to watch it. Others that are buying it for the case are also not buying it now. Whats worse.. losing a potential sale of the product itself or making less profit? I think they know the answer but they are just going around a stupid way to prove it.. my 2 cents.

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