The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Extended Edition 2D 3D Statues 11/5/13 - Page 121 - Blu-ray Forum

taei · 11-06-2013, 03:15 AM

So none of the stores around me got this in stock. Best buy, walmart, and target... What a let down..

Early Memphis · 11-06-2013, 03:16 AM

I just got a nice lady at the local Wal-Mart to pull a 2D/3 Disc edition for me so I can pick it up tomorrow. They only had 3 or 4 left. Does anyone know why the Wal-Mart.com page says "Walmart Exclusive"? I thought there were no retailer exclusives. The picture doesn't look any different from other sites and the lady said she didn't see any "Exclusive" sticker.

50strat54 · 11-06-2013, 03:22 AM

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Usually for big releases both Walmart and Best Buy have a big display in front of the store. Neither did.

1. Best Buy just had The Hobbit and White House Down along with other recent titles in this circular bluray display. They were both kind of buried

2. Walmart did have a standee with the titles in the electronics dept.

Both only had a few 3Ds out.

What was prominently displayed in both stores was Call Of Duty video game. HUGE!

I think since the Hobbit was a second release and WHD was not a huge blockbuster there wasn't the same push to display like Iron Man or Monsters U.

gregmasciola · 11-06-2013, 03:29 AM

Just finished watching my copy. I mostly enjoyed it. The extended scenes don't help it as much as the do the other movies, but I still liked it a bit more than the theatrical cut. The only extra parts I could do without were the goblin song (wasn't bad, it just felt out of place) and the dwarves bathing in Rivendell. I can't wait to watch all of the bonus features now.

Blades1370 · 11-06-2013, 03:36 AM

The walmart in my area had a ton of the 2D EE, and one copy of the 3D EE left on all the shelves. Just not that big of a fan of the 3D stuff to warrant the extra $10 purchase price, even though I do own a 3D TV, just do not have glasses.. yet.

MasterChief3624 · 11-06-2013, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KaineKinetic

Soooo....
I went a little nuts today...
Hobbit Extended Cut
New version of RoboTech: The Complete Collection
White House Down
Grown Ups
Grown Ups 2

What is this?

PinoyAmblue · 11-06-2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus-Prime-Rox

Here is a view of the whole steelbook just click on the circles to change the views. http://pictorealm.com/n/?dXNlcl9pZD01MTUmaWQ9MzE0Mw==

Thanks a lot!

Joshjp · 11-06-2013, 04:23 AM

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slamkeys · 11-06-2013, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by taei

So none of the stores around me got this in stock. Best buy, walmart, and target... What a let down..

I went over to Fry's and picked one up. They had about 5 or 6 copies.

slamkeys · 11-06-2013, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaineKinetic

Soooo....
I went a little nuts today...
Hobbit Extended Cut
New version of RoboTech: The Complete Collection
White House Down
Grown Ups
Grown Ups 2

Me too:

Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga 10 BD
The Tim Burton Collection 7 BD
The Hobbit Extended 5 BD 3D/2D
White House Down BD+DVD
Mad Men Season Six 3 BD
Passion BD (Red Case)
Call of Duty: Ghosts PS4

CGHULK · 11-06-2013, 04:38 AM

The Blu-ray picture quality of the Extended Edition is not as good as the theatrical release, there's more noticeable decompression in the image than the previous release. With the short New Zealand documentary and the animated menu of Bag End taking up disc space, the film file is easily under the 50 GB of disc space.

Joshjp · 11-06-2013, 04:48 AM

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SometimesTV · 11-06-2013, 04:55 AM

I'm halfway through the film-maker commentary and its very good. They don't waste time listening or go off topic, just give tons of info about what you're seeing.

Though imo, Jackson and Boyens struggled with explaining the unexpected Azog plot. I completely disagree with their belief such a character was needed instead of his son, Bolg. And Jackson fesses up about the 'silly old stick insect' and ear smoke. PJ, you should listen to your staff when they tell you it's ridiculous.

Falaskan · 11-06-2013, 05:30 AM

I got the 3D set, and while I got a very nice box, the 3D doesn't add enough of a benefit for me to watch it in 3D as apposed to 2D, imo. I'm still glad I got it though.

qtrules · 11-06-2013, 05:50 AM

thanks for the pictures!!

RyanPom · 11-06-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

I got the 3D set, and while I got a very nice box, the 3D doesn't add enough of a benefit for me to watch it in 3D as apposed to 2D, imo. I'm still glad I got it though.

Agreed, I saw the Hobbit in IMAX 3D, and it was basically worthless. The 2D version plays much better.

11-06-2013, 04:38 AM	#2413
CGHULK Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	The Blu-ray picture quality of the Extended Edition is not as good as the theatrical release, there's more noticeable decompression in the image than the previous release. With the short New Zealand documentary and the animated menu of Bag End taking up disc space, the film file is easily under the 50 GB of disc space. Last edited by CGHULK; 11-06-2013 at 04:52 AM.

11-06-2013, 04:55 AM	#2417
SometimesTV Member Member since:Aug 2013	Great release and price (2d) I'm halfway through the film-maker commentary and its very good. They don't waste time listening or go off topic, just give tons of info about what you're seeing. Though imo, Jackson and Boyens struggled with explaining the unexpected Azog plot. I completely disagree with their belief such a character was needed instead of his son, Bolg. And Jackson fesses up about the 'silly old stick insect' and ear smoke. PJ, you should listen to your staff when they tell you it's ridiculous.

11-06-2013, 03:15 AM	#2401
taei Power Member Member since:May 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:306 DVD collection:110 Digital collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	So none of the stores around me got this in stock. Best buy, walmart, and target... What a let down..

11-06-2013, 03:16 AM	#2402
Early Memphis Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Texas 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:1233 DVD collection:127 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:657	I just got a nice lady at the local Wal-Mart to pull a 2D/3 Disc edition for me so I can pick it up tomorrow. They only had 3 or 4 left. Does anyone know why the Wal-Mart.com page says "Walmart Exclusive"? I thought there were no retailer exclusives. The picture doesn't look any different from other sites and the lady said she didn't see any "Exclusive" sticker.

11-06-2013, 03:22 AM	#2403
50strat54 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2013 Trading Score:86	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usually for big releases both Walmart and Best Buy have a big display in front of the store. Neither did. 1. Best Buy just had The Hobbit and White House Down along with other recent titles in this circular bluray display. They were both kind of buried 2. Walmart did have a standee with the titles in the electronics dept. Both only had a few 3Ds out. What was prominently displayed in both stores was Call Of Duty video game. HUGE! I think since the Hobbit was a second release and WHD was not a huge blockbuster there wasn't the same push to display like Iron Man or Monsters U.

11-06-2013, 03:29 AM	#2404
gregmasciola Special Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:539 DVD collection:454 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Just finished watching my copy. I mostly enjoyed it. The extended scenes don't help it as much as the do the other movies, but I still liked it a bit more than the theatrical cut. The only extra parts I could do without were the goblin song (wasn't bad, it just felt out of place) and the dwarves bathing in Rivendell. I can't wait to watch all of the bonus features now.

11-06-2013, 03:36 AM	#2405
Blades1370 Special Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Buffalo, NY 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:1773 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:13	The walmart in my area had a ton of the 2D EE, and one copy of the 3D EE left on all the shelves. Just not that big of a fan of the 3D stuff to warrant the extra $10 purchase price, even though I do own a 3D TV, just do not have glasses.. yet.

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11-06-2013, 05:30 AM	#2418
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	I got the 3D set, and while I got a very nice box, the 3D doesn't add enough of a benefit for me to watch it in 3D as apposed to 2D, imo. I'm still glad I got it though.

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qtrules Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:canada Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:64 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	thanks for the pictures!!

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