The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Extended Edition 2D 3D Statues 11/5/13

[4gotAboutDre]

Has anyone seen the packaging for the 2D version of the film yet? Is it a nice foldout booklet like the old Extended Editions were (I think I saw something online about this for the DVD version, but not the Blu-Ray) or is it just a slipcover with all 3 discs in a regular clear blue Blu-Ray case? I really loved the packaging of the original Extended Editions back in the DVD days.

[skiizim]

Originally Posted by Cobolisdead

Looks like I will be pickingup the Steel book at Best Buy today, since their Ad clearlty states 3D, BD, and Ultraviolet.

lol.... How do you plan to get the blu-ray from them?

[Ooze33]

So is Best Buy only stocking the Steelbook 3D version or do they have the regular 3D version too?

[nickbuol]

For those of us looking for just the 2D version, is the following information correct?

1) Target doesn't seem to have them listed online, and in-store may or may not be available...
2) Best Buy has it for $24.99 - 3 disc (movie, appendices 7, and appendices 8) + UV
3) Walmart has it for $19.98 - Packaging online *seems* to be the same as Best Buy, but there isn't any mention as to if it is the same 3 disc set at BB. It does come with UV

So if the Walmart one is the same as the BB one, then it is either buy at WM or try to price match at BB...

Any anyone confirm #1, #2, and/or #3 above?

[Joshjp]

Originally Posted by 4gotAboutDre

Has anyone seen the packaging for the 2D version of the film yet? Is it a nice foldout booklet like the old Extended Editions were (I think I saw something online about this for the DVD version, but not the Blu-Ray) or is it just a slipcover with all 3 discs in a regular clear blue Blu-Ray case? I really loved the packaging of the original Extended Editions back in the DVD days.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=2061

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Thesis

I'll tell you this... Best Buy is selling their 3D Steelbook for $29.99. I stopped by Best Buy during the midnight release of COD Ghosts, and I picked up the Steelbook. Luckily, I had a $5 mystery reward zone certificate, and I paid $24.99 for the Steelbook.

was that a select store thing - because I thought it was odd at opening this morning my Best Buy only had three steelbooks.

[Kryptonic]

Does anyone know where I could buy a three disc black BD case? The one I received had one of the holders that keeps the flip holder locked.

[Cobolisdead]

Originally Posted by skiizim

lol.... How do you plan to get the blu-ray from them?

With my awesome ninja skills!

[BryanMatthew]

Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

Yeah, like what the hell is so exclusive about these compared to the other versions?

Just a guess here, and based on what the titles say on WM's website, I believe the 3D WM exclusive is just the " 3D Blu-ray + UltraViolet" with no 2D version or special features disc. Additionally, and based on the price of the 2D WM exclusive ($19.96), I bet this is only the " Blu-ray + UltraViolet" with the special features only found on the movie disc itself and no special features disc.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search...id=4096_616859

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by BryanMatthew

Just a guess here, and based on what the titles say on WM's website, I believe the 3D WM exclusive is just the " 3D Blu-ray + UltraViolet" with no 2D version or special features Disc. Additionally, and based on the price of the 2D WM exclusive ($19.96), I bet this is only the " Blu-ray + UltraViolet" with the special features only found on the movie disc itself and no special features disc.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search...id=4096_616859

I'm willing to sell off my special features discs from the BB steel for anyone who is interested. since I'm also getting the 2D extended cut separately and having two copies of the special features is a tad redundant.

[seannyd]

Well, it looks like the 5-disc standard version at Best Buy is online only and they will not price match it. They're selling it for $60 online and they told me the best they could do would be $50. I have no idea why they won't price match it, but whatever. I just ordered it from Amazon.

I preferred to use my Best Buy gift card, but after spending 10 minutes just trying to talk to a person using Best Buy's simply TERRIBLE automated phone system, I'd rather just hand my money over to Amazon anyway.

[deltasun]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I'm willing to sell off my special features discs from the BB steel for anyone who is interested. since I'm also getting the 2D extended cut separately and having two copies of the special features is a tad redundant.

So, is it definitely confirmed that there is no 2D BD in the steelie?

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by deltasun

So, is it definitely confirmed that there is no 2D BD in the steelie?

correct - it's two 3D blu's + 2 standard blu's with the appendices.

[Canvas of Flesh]

UV digital copy code for anyone that wants it: MX3YQV73K6HB

Go to flixster.com/getuv

[darryl_05]

Mine still says "preparing for shipment", but I'm happy to wait

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by seannyd

Well, it looks like the 5-disc standard version at Best Buy is online only and they will not price match it. They're selling it for $60 online and they told me the best they could do would be $50. I have no idea why they won't price match it, but whatever. I just ordered it from Amazon.

I preferred to use my Best Buy gift card, but after spending 10 minutes just trying to talk to a person using Best Buy's simply TERRIBLE automated phone system, I'd rather just hand my money over to Amazon anyway.

Order it fom best buy.

Then when you have it pricematch it.

I have bb elite+ so i should get it in 2 days then ill go to best buy & pricematch.

[deltasun]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

correct - it's two 3D blu's + 2 standard blu's with the appendices.

Thanks!

[MovieMan31]

Just picked up the 2D EE from best buy, one of only 2 I saw displayed. Was able to price match wal-mart's 19.96 price and use the $5 mystery rewards certificate to get it for 14.96+tax.

[Ernest Rister]

Not crazy about the movie, I suspect I'll like it better once the entire project is complete. Went ahead and ordered the 5-disc extended 3D set from Amazon. $29 was a great price, glad I waited.

[Thesis]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

was that a select store thing - because I thought it was odd at opening this morning my Best Buy only had three steelbooks.

Most likely! However, two of those select Best Buy stores in my city did a midnight release and both had "The Hobbit" on display. The steelbooks were kept at customer service, though. Therefore, those were probably being put on hold for people that pre-ordered the movie. I didn't pre-order. I simply asked the associate if I could just get the Steelbook. He asked if I wanted to price match as well, but being the honest person that I am, I said no because it was a Best Buy exclusive. Hoping good karma comes my way. Lol I must admit, though, this is the pricest Steelbook I've ever bought. It looks cool, though, and it will match my LOTR Steelbook collection.