Alien films individual releases in February.

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by Cevolution

I just took my alien anthology boxset back for a refund, I couldn't stand the case. I was expecting it to look similar the UK & U.S versions or pretty much like the jb hi fi exclusive x-men trilogy boxset from last year which looked quite good. I can't wait until all 4 of them get released here separately next year.

Why not import (assuming you're able to)? I got the UK set for under $60AU delivered. Even if you're a fan of only 1 & 2 as some people seem to be it's still a good price. If the local ones are priced between $25-30 then by purchasing the UK set you're paying no more than $10 extra (and depending on AU price may actually be paying less) for the privilege of having it right now, getting 3 & Resurrection included and also getting the extra 2 discs of features. In terms of value I don't think there's any way the Australian single releases can compare. You lose out on release date, price and special features.

The only positives would be you are supporting local releases and the cost if you only like one of the films. I am all for supporting local releases but some of the costs are just too high. I don't make a squillion dollars so if something is half the price overseas that's where I'm buying from. I highly recommend importing this one if you're capable.

As for the cover art - yeah, it looks pretty average. I didn't like it when it was first released as it looked far too bland but the "3-D" version of it is pretty horrific. Apart from being a completely useless shape that simply stops you from lining other Blu-rays flat up to it the plastic looks very cheap and the concept, although cool, doesn't seem to work being that it's all black. If the facehugger was at least the right colour that might be something to offset the impracticality of the design.

[Cevolution]

I like my collection to all be from the same region and since all my movies are Australian versions I would rather just wait. Plus when things are sent by post there is always the risk of the packaging being damaged. I don't like creases, jagged edges or dents in my cardboard boxsets cover's. When I go to a store and pick up a movie I can see exactly what I am getting. Plus I'm not the kind of person who really cares much about special features, I've hardly ever watched any special features from my blu-rays or dvd's to be honest.

[Blu-RayNut]

I saw the face-hugger packaging yesterday, and thought to myself that I could not have that sitting in my collection, as awesome as it looks, it just wouldnt work being on my dvd shelf.

Im gonna buy the whole package from amazon. I'm due for a big spend and I might buy a boxset, Aliens, Godfather, or 1st six Star Treks...

[Candlelight]

I wish they'd just made a simple box for it, like the Planet Earth set that looks like a single BD release but actually has pages like a book. Strong sturdy plastic, none of this cardboard nonsense.

[Black13teen]

The Facehugger art actually doesnt look too bad. On an angle from a distance LOL

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by Black13teen

The Facehugger art actually doesnt look too bad. On an angle from a distance LOL

And with the lights off...

[WolfmanOz]

Originally Posted by atexp80

why not import (assuming you're able to)? I got the uk set for under $60au delivered. Even if you're a fan of only 1 & 2 as some people seem to be it's still a good price. If the local ones are priced between $25-30 then by purchasing the uk set you're paying no more than $10 extra (and depending on au price may actually be paying less) for the privilege of having it right now, getting 3 & resurrection included and also getting the extra 2 discs of features. In terms of value i don't think there's any way the australian single releases can compare. You lose out on release date, price and special features.

The only positives would be you are supporting local releases and the cost if you only like one of the films. I am all for supporting local releases but some of the costs are just too high. I don't make a squillion dollars so if something is half the price overseas that's where i'm buying from. I highly recommend importing this one if you're capable.

as for the cover art - yeah, it looks pretty average. I didn't like it when it was first released as it looked far too bland but the "3-d" version of it is pretty horrific. Apart from being a completely useless shape that simply stops you from lining other blu-rays flat up to it the plastic looks very cheap and the concept, although cool, doesn't seem to work being that it's all black. If the facehugger was at least the right colour that might be something to offset the impracticality of the design.

+1 . . . Spot on mate

[Gaffer]

Saw the box set in JB today. $99 for the set. Unfortunately no individual releases available. Looks like have to wait a bit longer for those (only interested in Aliens)