The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Theatrical) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Groge511 · 02-21-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Still not sure I can justify £25 for the steel, though the ebay tip for selling the 3D discs is a good idea. Trouble is, whenever I do that I always seem to attract the one idiot who thinks they're getting the full package or whatever.

It's only £20.50 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Hobbit-T...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Geoff D · 02-21-2014, 12:23 PM

Shit. I wonder if zavvi charge you straight away?

[edit] Cancelled it anyway, went with amazon. Thanks Groge.

Orton31291 · 02-21-2014, 03:27 PM

So the UK aren't getting the bookends ?

Groge511 · 02-21-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Shit. I wonder if zavvi charge you straight away?

[edit] Cancelled it anyway, went with amazon. Thanks Groge.

No worries man

Buddy Ackerman · 02-21-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Orton31291

So the UK aren't getting the bookends ?

If they are then it hasn't been announced yet. There's still time of course but it's probably looking doubtful now that the other three versions have been announced and put on sale.

The same thing happened with the Gollum/Bilbo statue for the AUJ:EE so I wasn't expecting us to get them, I just let that comment in theonering.net's story about a special edition (which is likely just the steelbook) get my hopes up.

Gaz10 · 02-23-2014, 12:51 PM

The DVD cover is so terrible.

FlyYouFools · 02-23-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaz10

The DVD cover is so terrible.

One of the worst posters for the film makes the DVD cover. Who decides these things? It was the same with the Theatrical Blu Ray release of AUJ.

Cronus70 · 02-25-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Groge511

Would be nice if the standard 3D came with a lenticular slip like the first one did. Thorin looks cool but if it changed to Smaug or Gandalf that would way better

This has put me in two minds as to what to order, i like steels but given the option between 2D and 3D i tend to get the 3D...and the first Hobbit had no UK 3D steel of the theatrical release so i got the 3D lenticular version. Now it seems they have gone the opposite way which will make my collection look some what odd.

I think i will be making my mind up on release day.

fergusor · 02-25-2014, 03:54 PM

I've ordered the 3D version of the theatrical release. When the EE is announced I'll order the steel and normal version of them.

Buddy Ackerman · 03-22-2014, 01:32 PM

Sainsbury's are doing a Lego Mini Set exclusive - it'll be in stores only (as their website no longer sells physical media) and, according to that link, will be £12.99.

Groge511 · 03-22-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Sainsbury's are doing a Lego Mini Set exclusive - it'll be in stores only (as their website no longer sells physical media) and, according to that link, will be £12.99.

[Show spoiler]

Wow this is different! Pity it's not the 3D otherwise i might go for this. Still leaning towards the standard 3D version but might just end up going 2D for the theatrical version. Then get whatever limited edition 3D version they bring out for the extended.

FlyYouFools · 03-22-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Ackerman

Sainsbury's are doing a Lego Mini Set exclusive - it'll be in stores only (as their website no longer sells physical media) and, according to that link, will be £12.99.

Ha, that's really cool. Might go with that version as I can't see a better price for the theatrical version and there's a Sainsbury's next to my Uni.

Cedric T Sealion · 03-24-2014, 01:59 PM

I'm hoping that HMV or somebody are doing an exclusive 2D steelbook.

levcore · 03-24-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedric T Sealion

I'm hoping that HMV or somebody are doing an exclusive 2D steelbook.

Didn't happen for the first, next to no chance for this one.

Cedric T Sealion · 03-24-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Didn't happen for the first, next to no chance for this one.

There was a 2D steelbook for the first one, available from Amazon. I own it. Not sure if it was exclusive to Amazon.

steve dubbleyoo · 03-24-2014, 06:37 PM

The steelbook for the first one was reduced to £9.99 in a couple of places, so I guess it was a poor seller for Amazon so they sold the excess stock off to other sellers.
I was hoping for a 2D steelbook for Smaug too. I don't think there's one being issued anywhere. At least it made me realise I have Blu-Ray OCD,

Dubstar · 03-28-2014, 03:02 AM

why is Amazon.co.uk making such a big deal with this comment:

Product Description
Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play.

when in the product title it states 'region free'

??

hugoagogo69 · 03-28-2014, 07:00 AM

3d steelbook slightly cheaper at play.com. £19.99 from entertainment store. Don't forget 8.4% topcashback and 3% quidco too.

Rincewind78 · 03-28-2014, 02:45 PM

Waiting for the EE version of this, though all this new release talk has got me wanting to see it again even though I did see it at the cinema twice!!
Will wait till the EE before seeing it again however.

DaveSimonH · 03-28-2014, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rincewind78

Waiting for the EE version of this, though all this new release talk has got me wanting to see it again even though I did see it at the cinema twice!!
Will wait till the EE before seeing it again however.

That was my plan but I ended up missing it at the cinema. Might pick up that Sainsburys exclusive, unless ASDA etc have the standard copy cheaper.
EDIT: And I suppose now that Sainsburys are instore only for blu-rays, it will depend on whether my store stocks it...

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02-21-2014, 12:23 PM	#62
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Shit. I wonder if zavvi charge you straight away? [edit] Cancelled it anyway, went with amazon. Thanks Groge. Last edited by Geoff D; 02-21-2014 at 12:26 PM.

02-21-2014, 03:27 PM	#63
Orton31291 Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:London, England 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:764 DVD collection:4	So the UK aren't getting the bookends ?

02-23-2014, 12:51 PM	#66
Gaz10 Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews: 20	The DVD cover is so terrible.

02-25-2014, 03:54 PM	#69
fergusor Active Member Member since:Mar 2011	I've ordered the 3D version of the theatrical release. When the EE is announced I'll order the steel and normal version of them.

03-22-2014, 01:32 PM	#70
Buddy Ackerman Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:917 Trading Score:2	Sainsbury's are doing a Lego Mini Set exclusive - it'll be in stores only (as their website no longer sells physical media) and, according to that link, will be £12.99.

03-24-2014, 01:59 PM	#73
Cedric T Sealion Active Member Member since:Sep 2012	I'm hoping that HMV or somebody are doing an exclusive 2D steelbook.

03-24-2014, 06:37 PM	#76
steve dubbleyoo Active Member Member since:Jul 2012	The steelbook for the first one was reduced to £9.99 in a couple of places, so I guess it was a poor seller for Amazon so they sold the excess stock off to other sellers. I was hoping for a 2D steelbook for Smaug too. I don't think there's one being issued anywhere. At least it made me realise I have Blu-Ray OCD,

03-28-2014, 03:02 AM	#77
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	why is Amazon.co.uk making such a big deal with this comment: Product Description Please note this is a region B Blu-ray and will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play. when in the product title it states 'region free' ??

03-28-2014, 07:00 AM	#78
hugoagogo69 Active Member Member since:Feb 2012	3d steelbook slightly cheaper at play.com. £19.99 from entertainment store. Don't forget 8.4% topcashback and 3% quidco too.

03-28-2014, 02:45 PM	#79
Rincewind78 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:509	Waiting for the EE version of this, though all this new release talk has got me wanting to see it again even though I did see it at the cinema twice!! Will wait till the EE before seeing it again however.

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