Oblivion MetalPak (Walmart Exclusive)

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

metalpak, ironpak, steelbook, digibook---any of them are fine with me, i collect them all. i'm just happy anytime the USA gets something in any of these collectable cases. i'm hoping for more and not b!tching about which kind it is. we are so behind the rest of the collectable world for these things, so, lets support them and hope they get to do more releases like this no matter which it is.

my 2 cents of course!

Very much agree. I love when the steelbook crowd, almost feels threatened by the existance of the Metalpak.

[JohnWayne]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Very much agree. I love when the steelbook crowd, almost feels threatened by the existance of the Metalpak.

Nobody's feeling threatened, I just don't like the fact that MPs scratch/dent really easy compared to steelbooks. Plus, I've broken a couple metalpaks by closing them wrong and breaking off the hinges. Grow up

[Smigro]

Originally Posted by JohnWayne

Nobody's feeling threatened, I just don't like the fact that MPs scratch/dent really easy compared to steelbooks. Plus, I've broken a couple metalpaks by closing them wrong and breaking off the hinges. Grow up

I just don't like the look of the spine.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by JohnWayne

Nobody's feeling threatened, I just don't like the fact that MPs scratch/dent really easy compared to steelbooks. Plus, I've broken a couple metalpaks by closing them wrong and breaking off the hinges. Grow up

First of all I never named anyone specifically, but since you feel you needed to defend your position, that's pretty telling.
Second, I wasn't aware that stating an opinion was a sign that I need to "grow up". I suppose I really touched a nerve. Oh my.
Third, steelbooks: dent, ding, scrarch, chip, slice, etc just as easily as metalpaks. As you pointed out the only difference between the two is the spine. Again both have their disadvantages. Steelbooks can have the spince off center, peeling off, or both. Metalpaks take just a modicum of skill to open/close without any problems...at least in my experience.

Steelbook has certainly done what they can to abolish any other metal case in the US. Which is why I'm always happy to see other metal case puchasing options. Having too many options is never a bad thing.
But that's a conversation best left to the grown ups, methinks!

[JohnWayne]

Originally Posted by rickah88

First of all I never named anyone specifically, but since you feel you needed to defend your position, that's pretty telling.
Second, I wasn't aware that stating an opinion was a sign that I need to "grow up". I suppose I really touched a nerve. Oh my.
Third, steelbooks: dent, ding, scrarch, chip, slice, etc just as easily as metalpaks. As you pointed out the only difference between the two is the spine. Again both have their disadvantages. Steelbooks can have the spince off center, peeling off, or both. Metalpaks take just a modicum of skill to open/close without any problems...at least in my experience.

Steelbook has certainly done what they can to abolish any other metal case in the US. Which is why I'm always happy to see other metal case puchasing options. Having too many options is never a bad thing.
But that's a conversation best left to the grown ups, methinks!

Like i said, grow up

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by JohnWayne

Like i said, grow up

[Ocean H]

Originally Posted by Drinkinstein

The spine on this looks different from the Futureshop one that just went up for preorder a little while ago, I wonder if its just the mockup?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...8bf45fc1cden02

Originally Posted by Smigro

I was just thinking that also...that definitely looks like a steelbook spine and not a metal pack spine.

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

I wish this and the other releases with this front artwork were SteelBooks. Not keen on the UK/FR/GER bridge artwork.

I agree, that the spine does look SteelBook.

They would rarely mistakenly mention MetalPak instead of Steelbook than the other way around. I'm pretty sure the picture is a prototype/non-finalized (which it usually is most of the time). FutureShop would be the one with the correct picture.

Originally Posted by rickah88

Metalpak!!! YES!! Definitely adding this to my growing collection.

How the hell does someone gets excited for MetalPak?

Originally Posted by 69 Hotdogs

Metalpacks are stupid.

Totally agree. I wished Scanavo sued Novobox (and killed the MetalPaks) instead of Viva.

[GreenGaijin]

What do you think the chances are for Universal to re-release this art in a proper steelbook for North America?

I kind of wish they would have made the cases in advance or something, since through the grapevine it's told that the plants are busy with other orders.

I've still got an order for the U.K. steelbook, but I really wish this was the one that got the treatment.

[tommyboy81]

is there a final price set?

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Ocean H

How the hell does someone gets excited for MetalPak?

Easily, steelbooks are a dime/dozen. Plus the company is so greedy, I hope Metalpak's eat a large portion of their US business.

[waka flocka]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Easily, steelbooks are a dime/dozen. Plus the company is so greedy, I hope Metalpak's eat a large portion of their US business.

now that's a pipe dream if i have ever seen one

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Third, steelbooks: dent, ding, scrarch, chip, slice, etc just as easily as metalpaks. As you pointed out the only difference between the two is the spine. Again both have their disadvantages. Steelbooks can have the spince off center, peeling off, or both. Metalpaks take just a modicum of skill to open/close without any problems...at least in my experience.

That's why the best version of this movie to get is the one at Best Buy with a Bonus Disc.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

That's why the best version of this movie to get is the one at Best Buy with a Bonus Disc.

I used to go that route...but IMO, these bonus discs are just glorified fluff pieces. I enjoy them, but not enough to venture away from the nice packaging.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I used to go that route...but IMO, these bonus discs are just glorified fluff pieces. I enjoy them, but not enough to venture away from the nice packaging.

[Spartan123]

Well I went ahead and pre order love the artwork for it

[Taikero]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Very much agree. I love when the steelbook crowd, almost feels threatened by the existance of the Metalpak.

It's more that Metalpaks are an inferior, less quality design. If I'm paying a premium over the amaray I want what I buy to be worth the extra cash.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Taikero

It's more that Metalpaks are an inferior, less quality design. If I'm paying a premium over the amaray I want what I buy to be worth the extra cash.

LOL. $9.99 - $14.99 is a premium? C'mon.
As I pointed out, both cases have their strong/weak points.

[Taikero]

Originally Posted by rickah88

LOL. $9.99 - $14.99 is a premium? C'mon.
As I pointed out, both cases have their strong/weak points.

Not all metal case releases cap out at $14.99. Metalpaks have a weak spine in comparison to Steelbooks, which makes it harder to keep them in good condition. Additionally, the Metalpak spine is less aesthetically pleasing to many customers (including myself). For these two reasons alone, if a Steelbook and Metalpak option are available, most people will opt for the Steelbook because they know the spine will be more readable and look better on the shelf and they don't risk breaking it just from opening it a few times. For those who have children, this becomes even more important since kids can be a bit rough sometimes. This also applies to inconsiderate guests.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Taikero

Not all metal case releases cap out at $14.99. Metalpaks have a weak spine in comparison to Steelbooks, which makes it harder to keep them in good condition. Additionally, the Metalpak spine is less aesthetically pleasing to many customers (including myself). For these two reasons alone, if a Steelbook and Metalpak option are available, most people will opt for the Steelbook because they know the spine will be more readable and look better on the shelf and they don't risk breaking it just from opening it a few times. For those who have children, this becomes even more important since kids can be a bit rough sometimes. This also applies to inconsiderate guests.

I never said they do, but there are many examples that fall in that price range.
As I said, they both have their weak/strong points.
I will definitely support Metalpaks, because I like them, and also in the hopes that Metalpaks(and other metal case options) give Steelbook some healthy competition. Having only one metal case supplier feed an entire country is never a good thing.
As for unwatned hands on metal caseing, my 2½ year old got his hands on a few my my metal cases...wouldn't you know it was a steelbook that suffered damage, with the spine plate becoming slightly dislodged.

[Taikero]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I will definitely support Metalpaks, because I like them, and also in the hopes that Metalpaks(and other metal case options) give Steelbook some healthy competition. Having only one metal case supplier feed an entire country is never a good thing.

I'm all for competition and still wish Viva was around. Unfortunately they were squashed in court. They were probably the best competitive option compared to Steelbooks.

Originally Posted by rickah88

As for unwatned hands on metal caseing, my 2½ year old got his hands on a few my my metal cases...wouldn't you know it was a steelbook that suffered damage, with the spine plate becoming slightly dislodged.

I think it's safe to say that kids can damage either case if they really want to, my view is simply that metal beats plastic in this regard. Still a shame that your poor Steelbook took a beating.