Band of Brothers/ The Pacific - Blu-ray Forum

shdl83 · 11-09-2011, 05:59 AM

Does any have any pictures of the double set? I heard it's not a steelbook so really wanna see what the inside packaging looks like. Thanks.

chip75 · 11-09-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shdl83

Does any have any pictures of the double set? I heard it's not a steelbook so really wanna see what the inside packaging looks like. Thanks.

I posted this in the US thread. The US set is more elaborate and expensive (bottom picture).

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Natty · 11-09-2011, 03:52 PM

I prefer the UK set, much more compact, looks better and easier to store, plus it's cheaper

chip75 · 11-09-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

I prefer the UK set, much more compact, looks better and easier to store, plus it's cheaper

I'm with you on that one, I like the tins but I'd like it if the Digipak inside had it's own case or slipcover as well and these seem to be a compromise. I think I'll wait until this set hits rock-bottom instead of just buying The Pacific on it's own.

Natty · 11-09-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I'm with you on that one, I like the tins but I'd like it if the Digipak inside had it's own case or slipcover as well and these seem to be a compromise. I think I'll wait until this set hits rock-bottom instead of just buying The Pacific on it's own.

Yer, I will probably get this. I already own the tins, but I am hoping that maybe I can fit the tins inside this set? But then I don't mind if they don't because this set is quite nice.

The Driver · 11-09-2011, 04:42 PM

Nice set. I still have my standard BoB tin awaiting a viewing and I'm on tenterhooks as I'll watch it over 2 days if it's any good.

Hope The Pacfiic will also be worthy of my time.

chip75 · 11-09-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Yer, I will probably get this. I already own the tins, but I am hoping that maybe I can fit the tins inside this set? But then I don't mind if they don't because this set is quite nice.

I think the Digipak's for this set are smaller than the original ones which I think had a page/fold for each disc. I'd imagine this set will be only a little bit bigger than the tins themselves maybe about the size of the Stanley Kubrick set or the Family Guy It's A Trap! LE set.

The Driver you really should get around to watching and enjoying BoB, The Pacific wasn't in the same league (although I haven't seen it in it's entirety).

Natty · 11-10-2011, 12:28 PM

I just saw this in HMV, I took a couple of pictures which I will upload later if I get a chance.

Albatross365 · 11-10-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Driver

Nice set. I still have my standard BoB tin awaiting a viewing and I'm on tenterhooks as I'll watch it over 2 days if it's any good.

Two days???

I was gripped after the first episode and came blinking into the light 10 hours later after a marathon viewing.

Natty · 11-10-2011, 04:20 PM

Well, as promised, here are the pictures. They are poor quality I know, I took them on my 3gs and I had stuff in my hands haha.

EDIT: The silver bits on the front and spine were embossed if I remember correctly.

Thane · 11-10-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Well, as promised, here are the pictures. They are poor quality I know, I took them on my 3gs and I had stuff in my hands haha.

EDIT: The silver bits on the front and spine were embossed if I remember correctly.

Are stores alright with you taking pics like that?

DaveSimonH · 11-10-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Thane

Are stores alright with you taking pics like that?

Just say you are a secret shopper and tap your nose

Natty · 11-10-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thane

Are stores alright with you taking pics like that?

Well, that's another reason for the poor quality, I don't know whether I am allowed so it's a rushed job. I have taken a few pics before though so I don't see why not since they've never said anything. Most of them are funny prices.

chip75 · 11-11-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Well, that's another reason for the poor quality, I don't know whether I am allowed so it's a rushed job. I have taken a few pics before though so I don't see why not since they've never said anything. Most of them are funny prices.

It looks pretty thick. I'd imagine the normal Digipaks are in there with two slipcases around them.

Was that The Wrestler in the background for £3?

Natty · 11-11-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

It looks pretty thick. I'd imagine the normal Digipaks are in there with two slipcases around them.

Was that The Wrestler in the background for £3?

It looks like it, how did I miss that?!!!! I'm going back today then :P It was pretty thick. I would definitely have it over the tins. I will probably sell my tins soon for it.

DaveSimonH · 11-11-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chip75

It looks pretty thick. I'd imagine the normal Digipaks are in there with two slipcases around them.

Was that The Wrestler in the background for £3?

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Originally Posted by Natty

It looks like it, how did I miss that?!!!! I'm going back today then :P It was pretty thick. I would definitely have it over the tins. I will probably sell my tins soon for it.

It could be £3, or £8 which I think may be more realistic. Always a possibility though, HMV do get the occasional £3 blu.

Natty · 11-11-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveSimonH

It could be £3, or £8 which I think may be more realistic. Always a possibility though, HMV do get the occasional £3 blu.

True. It does look like £3 though. I just sold my The Pacific tin, so I've ordered this set now. I will post some proper pictures when it arrives. Ordered it from Bee.com who I've got to say are fantastic! Never ordered from them before but I ordered No Country For Old Men, The Blair Witch Project and King Arthur aswell this week, all arrived within 2 days! In a padded envelope as well may I just add! Cheap, cheerful, awesome!

MacLover · 11-13-2011, 03:00 PM

Is it me or does the US look to be the better set? I am quite peeved though that I can get the UK set for half the price that I paid for my BoB DVD

Natty · 11-13-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MacLover

Is it me or does the US look to be the better set? I am quite peeved though that I can get the UK set for half the price that I paid for my BoB DVD

It's you

Alias50 · 11-13-2011, 06:09 PM

Apparently the US set gets a booklet or something? Still, at the time I ordered I got $100 off my regional price.

Worked out to CAD $60 as the final price from something like $160 at amazon.com. They have it down to $99 now, but still, awesome deal.

The packaging reminds me a lot of the NA Battlestar Galactica reissue. Seems a little bigger though. I just hope it fits in my mailbox.

11-09-2011, 05:59 AM	#1
shdl83 Special Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:223 DVD collection:4 Trading Score:20	Band of Brothers/ The Pacific Does any have any pictures of the double set? I heard it's not a steelbook so really wanna see what the inside packaging looks like. Thanks.

11-09-2011, 03:52 PM	#3
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I prefer the UK set, much more compact, looks better and easier to store, plus it's cheaper

11-09-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Nice set. I still have my standard BoB tin awaiting a viewing and I'm on tenterhooks as I'll watch it over 2 days if it's any good. Hope The Pacfiic will also be worthy of my time.

11-10-2011, 12:28 PM	#8
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I just saw this in HMV, I took a couple of pictures which I will upload later if I get a chance.

11-13-2011, 03:00 PM	#18
MacLover Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:90 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is it me or does the US look to be the better set? I am quite peeved though that I can get the UK set for half the price that I paid for my BoB DVD

11-13-2011, 06:09 PM	#20
Alias50 Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:23	Apparently the US set gets a booklet or something? Still, at the time I ordered I got $100 off my regional price. Worked out to CAD $60 as the final price from something like $160 at amazon.com. They have it down to $99 now, but still, awesome deal. The packaging reminds me a lot of the NA Battlestar Galactica reissue. Seems a little bigger though. I just hope it fits in my mailbox.

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