How do you prefer box set packaging? - Blu-ray Forum

dobyblue · 02-11-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jk1138

I passed on Close Incounters because it is in a diffrent style case, I want uniformity.

That's a shame - that disc is SOOO worth having and any aesthetic reasons come far behind the quality of that release.

hayzink · 02-11-2008, 07:13 PM

as long as its not a box like the blade runner one im happy hate boxes like that one.

(not the steel case just the 5 disc box)

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-11-2008, 07:45 PM

I prefer the individual cases for each film of the series. The 'Blade Runner' case works for me too. What I don't want are cases like the 'Harry Potter' collection and the 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'. I want a consistent flow to my film storage racks.

jk1138 · 02-11-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

That's a shame - that disc is SOOO worth having and any aesthetic reasons come far behind the quality of that release.

When it comes in a regular case I will get it, but until then...

Minimejer05 · 02-11-2008, 08:13 PM

I like the special box sets. Makes it actually look special... not just like all the other Blu's in the collection.

the_dude · 02-11-2008, 08:18 PM

i dig the die hard collection, and i loved the option i have with lost....but on a shelf i prefer those over.....say the close encounters dvd....i hate that one

MasterXeus · 02-11-2008, 08:25 PM

For me Space saving is always a plus

I like the box sets that match the rest of my Blu-rays, like Die Hard set, Smallville Season 6, Planet Earth, etc…

When they go blu I hope Parmount goes this way when they release Star Trek TNG on Blu, Universal too when they release Heroes. I saw the HD-DVDs of Heroes and Star Trek TOS at best buy and they both stick out like a sore thumb. HD-DVD box set of Heroes Season 1 is even bigger than the DVD version and that's not right.

Rustmonsteru · 02-11-2008, 08:33 PM

I prefer a nice box to hold the individual movie cases like The Oceans box set vs. the multiple discs in one case like Planet Earth or Blade Runner. I want a premium box though none of this thin flimsy posterboard crap.

Johk · 02-11-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

That's a shame - that disc is SOOO worth having and any aesthetic reasons come far behind the quality of that release.

+1 I buy movies for movies and not for the packaging.

Sylin · 02-11-2008, 08:52 PM

Doesn't bother me at all. The disc is all that's important. I was a bit pissed that the HP box set was so bulky it doesn't fit in my media storage shelf. The Oceans 11-13 box is kinda thick, too.

Die Hard and Spidey was fine for me.

Remember when they released Jurassic Park and Lost World on DVD in a 2-pack case? Then with JP3 came out, the studio offered a FREE replacement sleeve for all 3 movies? I have it... it's awesome... even came with a bonus DVD. I wish more studios would take this lead.

The good news about the HP box set is that the case can EASILY accommodate the 6th and 7th films. Lots of room in there.

Alan Gordon · 02-11-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ikcizokm

Remember when they released Jurassic Park and Lost World on DVD in a 2-pack case? Then with JP3 came out, the studio offered a FREE replacement sleeve for all 3 movies? I have it... it's awesome... even came with a bonus DVD. I wish more studios would take this lead.

Yep! I did that as well! Awesome thing for the consumer!

Warner Bros. also did this with the "Friends" series as well once the entire series was released to DVD, BTW...

~Alan

Alan Gordon · 02-11-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

That's a shame - that disc is SOOO worth having and any aesthetic reasons come far behind the quality of that release.

Exactly!! Even though I HATE the packaging (look at the BR packaging, Sony!), I had to buy it anyway...

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Originally Posted by MasterXeus

When they go blu I hope Parmount goes this way when they release Star Trek TNG on Blu, Universal too when they release Heroes. I saw the HD-DVDs of Heroes and Star Trek TOS at best buy and they both stick out like a sore thumb. HD-DVD box set of Heroes Season 1 is even bigger than the DVD version and that's not right.

I'm hoping that Universal's negative reviews for their packaging for ST:TOS S1 and BSG:S1 will make them change packaging for their eventual Blu-ray release. Hopefully in a "Smallville" style packaging... or better yet, "Lost" which gives the consumer a choice.

~Alan

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02-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
hayzink Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:GLASGOW,SCOTLAND	as long as its not a box like the blade runner one im happy hate boxes like that one. (not the steel case just the 5 disc box)

02-11-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	I prefer the individual cases for each film of the series. The 'Blade Runner' case works for me too. What I don't want are cases like the 'Harry Potter' collection and the 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind'. I want a consistent flow to my film storage racks.

02-11-2008, 08:13 PM	#5
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I like the special box sets. Makes it actually look special... not just like all the other Blu's in the collection.

02-11-2008, 08:18 PM	#6
the_dude Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA (Wichita, KS) Trading Score:45	i dig the die hard collection, and i loved the option i have with lost....but on a shelf i prefer those over.....say the close encounters dvd....i hate that one

02-11-2008, 08:25 PM	#7
MasterXeus Power Member Member since:Mar 2007	For me Space saving is always a plus I like the box sets that match the rest of my Blu-rays, like Die Hard set, Smallville Season 6, Planet Earth, etc… When they go blu I hope Parmount goes this way when they release Star Trek TNG on Blu, Universal too when they release Heroes. I saw the HD-DVDs of Heroes and Star Trek TOS at best buy and they both stick out like a sore thumb. HD-DVD box set of Heroes Season 1 is even bigger than the DVD version and that's not right.

02-11-2008, 08:33 PM	#8
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	I prefer a nice box to hold the individual movie cases like The Oceans box set vs. the multiple discs in one case like Planet Earth or Blade Runner. I want a premium box though none of this thin flimsy posterboard crap.

02-11-2008, 08:52 PM	#10
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Doesn't bother me at all. The disc is all that's important. I was a bit pissed that the HP box set was so bulky it doesn't fit in my media storage shelf. The Oceans 11-13 box is kinda thick, too. Die Hard and Spidey was fine for me. Remember when they released Jurassic Park and Lost World on DVD in a 2-pack case? Then with JP3 came out, the studio offered a FREE replacement sleeve for all 3 movies? I have it... it's awesome... even came with a bonus DVD. I wish more studios would take this lead. The good news about the HP box set is that the case can EASILY accommodate the 6th and 7th films. Lots of room in there.

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