Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010 - Page 175 - Blu-ray Forum

Diesel · 02-25-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

I think they just want to taunt us.

I will not pay more than $60 for the trilogy. It will most likely drop a few days after release.

I'm confident it'll hit $60 before release day (or at the end of release day at the latest).

If not, I'll cancel my pre-order before it ships and wait for that price point.

radagast · 02-25-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaViD Boulet

darnit darnit darnit.

I know I'm going to cave.

I tried watching the DVDs the other day (the EE versions) and there were so horribly loaded with MPEG noise I almost threw up. Blu-ray has spoiled me... and now I can't go back! Having danced at the 1080p ball I just can't go back to peddling 480p MPEG2 ever again (my fair lady movie reference).

So, can someone please explain the difference with all these case options? What do they look like? any photos or examples of other sets in the same type of cases?

Why do people like steelbooks over conventional packaging?

dcowboy7 · 02-25-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Why do people like steelbooks over conventional packaging?

Maybe they eventually melt all that steel together then sell $$ it.

GregBe · 02-25-2010, 05:48 PM

I was going to wait for the EEs, but I went to watch my DVD EEs last weekend and had to turn it off. It made me sad that I have become such a BD snob, but if I am going to spend 10 hours watching LOTR, I want it to be in the best quality possible. If I knew that the EEs would be coming out within the year, I would wait, but it looks like double dip for me.

Damage Inc. · 02-25-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Why do people like steelbooks over conventional packaging?

It's probably the quality of them and the looks of course too.
I can understand even though I'm not a crazed Steelbook-fanatic or anything. :P
But I personally do not even want a Steelbook for every title.
'The Lord Of The Rings'... the ones I've seen, especially with German titles, aren't necessary.
But the collectors will take them in any way, as long as they're official Steelbooks.
If it would be some kind of clever design, I might go for a Steelbook-version of these films too.
But not just with the standard design printed on some steel cases, I don't care...

RyRyMcNizzy13 · 02-25-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by radagast

Why do people like steelbooks over conventional packaging?

i think for the most part collectors like collectors editions. you see how much these steelbooks go for? it feels good to have something thats worth money. i got the Hurt Locker Steelbook and that is going for 90 buck a pop on ebay.

supercutz · 02-25-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wvl

Needs to drop 20 bucks if you ask me...

Damage Inc. · 02-25-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RyRyMcNizzy13

i think for the most part collectors like collectors editions. you see how much these steelbooks go for? it feels good to have something thats worth money. i got the Hurt Locker Steelbook and that is going for 90 buck a pop on ebay.

I don't know whether to like the Steelbooks for being Steelbooks or to sell them.
I think the latter.

But anyway, I'm not a big collector, but I like to collect special editions of film-releases.
I don't even care if they're cheap or whatever, if I like them, I'll collect it.
But that's me...

Slim Jim · 02-25-2010, 07:24 PM

So is Best buy getting steelbook editions or not

DetroitSportsFan · 02-25-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Slim Jim

So is Best buy getting steelbook editions or not

Yes. Read the info here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...steelbook.html

Slim Jim · 02-25-2010, 07:36 PM

When are they putting them up for Preorder because it says something about a steelbook edition but it is 15 dollars

DetroitSportsFan · 02-25-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Slim Jim

When are they putting them up for Preorder because it says something about a steelbook edition but it is 15 dollars

You can order the steelbook online now for $15. Starting March 7th, they will be in store for $5.

Fors* · 02-25-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

You can order the steelbook online now for $15. Starting March 7th, they will be in store for $5.

So what if you pay the $15 on-line as a pre-order and don't get one of the five that I hear each store is getting?

Slim Jim · 02-25-2010, 07:51 PM

How is the steelbook cheaper than the reguler edition witch is 64.99

DetroitSportsFan · 02-25-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fors*

So what if you pay the $15 on-line as a pre-order and don't get one of the five that I hear each store is getting?

You get one in the mail instead.

And I'm quite sure stores will get more than 5.

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Originally Posted by Slim Jim

How is the steelbook cheaper than the reguler edition witch is 64.99

Because you're buying the steelbook case only. No discs.

threefiftyrocket · 02-25-2010, 07:56 PM

if you order online with the $15.00, that is the purchase price of the steelbook, it does not go towards the purchase price of the movies. If you preorder in store on 3/7, that's when you get the free steelbook, granted if they have enough in store for you.

Fors* · 02-25-2010, 07:56 PM

Thanks Detroit! I am such a stupid fan of this trilogy that I am going to make this my first steelbook purchase!

sfmarine · 02-25-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBe

I was going to wait for the EEs, but I went to watch my DVD EEs last weekend and had to turn it off. It made me sad that I have become such a BD snob, but if I am going to spend 10 hours watching LOTR, I want it to be in the best quality possible. If I knew that the EEs would be coming out within the year, I would wait, but it looks like double dip for me.

Ya...it hurts to watch a DVD. We need LOTR on Blu!

Lincoln6Echo · 02-25-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBe

I was going to wait for the EEs, but I went to watch my DVD EEs last weekend and had to turn it off. It made me sad that I have become such a BD snob, but if I am going to spend 10 hours watching LOTR, I want it to be in the best quality possible. If I knew that the EEs would be coming out within the year, I would wait, but it looks like double dip for me.

Didn't I make this point a couple days ago?

Those old DVDs don't look as good as we all seem to remember them doing.

Now that we've gotten used to BDs, going back and checking out older DVDs just ruins our mmories. And by old, I mean pre-2005 DVDs.

I think the biggest difference between BDs and DVDs (besides the resolution) is the vividness of the colors (for the most part) and black levels, and I assume that all has to do with the higher bitrates that BD utilizes.

Fors* · 02-25-2010, 08:20 PM

I think the biggest thing about it being on blu is the audio....that Dolby TrueHD soundtrack is going to sound inbelieveable when Gandalf faces Balrog!

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02-25-2010, 05:48 PM	#3484
GregBe Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Denver CO Blu-ray collection:29 Trading Score:49	I was going to wait for the EEs, but I went to watch my DVD EEs last weekend and had to turn it off. It made me sad that I have become such a BD snob, but if I am going to spend 10 hours watching LOTR, I want it to be in the best quality possible. If I knew that the EEs would be coming out within the year, I would wait, but it looks like double dip for me.

02-25-2010, 07:24 PM	#3489
Slim Jim Banned Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1093 DVD collection:54	So is Best buy getting steelbook editions or not

02-25-2010, 07:36 PM	#3491
Slim Jim Banned Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1093 DVD collection:54	When are they putting them up for Preorder because it says something about a steelbook edition but it is 15 dollars

02-25-2010, 07:51 PM	#3494
Slim Jim Banned Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:1093 DVD collection:54	How is the steelbook cheaper than the reguler edition witch is 64.99

02-25-2010, 07:56 PM	#3496
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	if you order online with the $15.00, that is the purchase price of the steelbook, it does not go towards the purchase price of the movies. If you preorder in store on 3/7, that's when you get the free steelbook, granted if they have enough in store for you.

02-25-2010, 07:56 PM	#3497
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Thanks Detroit! I am such a stupid fan of this trilogy that I am going to make this my first steelbook purchase!

02-25-2010, 08:20 PM	#3500
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I think the biggest thing about it being on blu is the audio....that Dolby TrueHD soundtrack is going to sound inbelieveable when Gandalf faces Balrog!

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