Ghost in the Shell BD Re-release - Blu-ray Forum

svenge · 12-15-2010, 07:49 PM

¥7140 MSRP, April 22 2011 release date. Looks to be a single-disc, perhaps the same BD disc as 2007's BCXA-5 release but w/o the extra DVD copy of the movie.

Ghost in the Shell BD

PPthenaughtyboy · 03-28-2011, 12:31 AM

Took some pics of the jap edition, wonderful set but a bit expensive, well worth for fans anyway, for more pics click on the move title:

Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Blu-ray Box (Blu-ray) (First Press Limited Edition) BD JP

Andrewtst · 03-28-2011, 08:00 PM

Ghost In The Shell 2.0 Japan Collector Edition

Mobe1969 · 03-28-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PPthenaughtyboy

Took some pics of the jap edition, wonderful set but a bit expensive, well worth for fans anyway, for more pics click on the move title:

Hmm, my box didn't come with that cel strip.

Andrewtst · 03-29-2011, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PPthenaughtyboy

Took some pics of the jap edition, wonderful set but a bit expensive, well worth for fans anyway, for more pics click on the move title:

My box also didn't came with the cel strip, how come your copy is attached with it? hmmm...

GC Riot · 03-29-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrewtst

My box also didn't came with the cel strip, how come your copy is attached with it? hmmm...

Probably a first pressing bonus...
Damn, that is one sexy looking box. Too bad it's sooo freakin' expensive!

Le Grande Blu · 03-29-2011, 10:37 AM

Can someone tell me what the transfer is like for the original film, as the UK Ghost in the Shell 2.0 only includes it as a very low quality extra. Thanks!

Mobe1969 · 03-29-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Blu

Can someone tell me what the transfer is like for the original film, as the UK Ghost in the Shell 2.0 only includes it as a very low quality extra. Thanks!

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...ll_blu-ray.htm

This is the disc. It is pillarboxed though.

thebard · 05-27-2014, 05:05 PM

Hi all.
What can one reasonable expect to pay for the box set pictured above, used?

I just picked one up at auction, & not sure if I paid a fair price... pretty sure the copy I got doesn't have the film cel, but overall appeared to be in good condition based on the photos.

Edit: And yes, I'm aware of the pending steelbook release... but that box looked so tempting I couldn't wait...

thecalm_7 · 06-01-2014, 02:43 PM

Is there a non 2.0 Version of Ghost in the Shell available with English subtitles?

Bubblegum2032 · 06-01-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thebard

Hi all.
What can one reasonable expect to pay for the box set pictured above, used?

I just picked one up at auction, & not sure if I paid a fair price... pretty sure the copy I got doesn't have the film cel, but overall appeared to be in good condition based on the photos.

Edit: And yes, I'm aware of the pending steelbook release... but that box looked so tempting I couldn't wait...

¥15,000 new, ¥5-9000 used depending on condition and if cel is included.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Is there a non 2.0 Version of Ghost in the Shell available with English subtitles?

Blu-ray & DVD copy in DVD size packaging:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...Blu-ray/13078/

Blu-ray only re-release:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...Blu-ray/29988/

Discs are identical.

BHolst · 06-01-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubblegum2032

Blu-ray & DVD copy in DVD size packaging:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...Blu-ray/13078/

Blu-ray only re-release:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...Blu-ray/29988/

Discs are identical.

There's also this UK SteelBook:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...lu-ray/100106/

svenge · 06-01-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BHolst

There's also this UK SteelBook:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...lu-ray/100106/

Note that it's currently unknown if that release will be Region-B locked (as most anime titles released in the UK are), thus it's not one I'd recommend Stateside as of yet.

BHolst · 06-01-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by svenge

Note that it's currently unknown if that release will be Region-B locked (as most anime titles released in the UK are), thus it's not one I'd recommend Stateside as of yet.

Well, the question was only in regards to non-2.0 with English subs, it didn't go into Regions.

And since I don't know thecalm_7 personally I have no idea where she/he lives (and "by the sea" doesn't really give it away either).

thecalm_7 · 06-01-2014, 11:10 PM

I'm region free so I appreciate both answers.

thebard · 06-02-2014, 11:46 PM

Ok I received my copy, and it seems to be in good shape... however, I'm concerned because the 2.0 disc looks to be the North American release. That is, it's in a slim amray case (doesn't match the other two), lacks the Honneamise & Kodansha logos, and has no Japanese text on the disc itself.

Is this normal for later releases of the set? The disc contents may very well be the same, but I'd like to get the import I paid for.

Stinky-Dinkins · 06-03-2014, 06:12 PM

Can you take a picture of the disc and post it?

Monroville · 06-03-2014, 07:15 PM

I'm just hoping that this and/or the UK steelbook includes the original in 1080p from a nice clean master, as opposed to some half-a$$ release.

thebard · 06-03-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinky-Dinkins

Can you take a picture of the disc and post it?

I'm not at home right now, but I'll see if I can do that later.

It's definitely the American disc. The seller gave me a partial refund; not as much as I wanted, but he's located in Canada and I didn't want to haggle over the return shipping, which would eat up a good portion of the purchase price. Cut my losses/live & learn.

I'll live with it for now & consider either replacing the disc down the line, or purchasing again and selling this set as incomplete.

At least the other discs were intact/correct - original cut, privilege disc & CD - those were the ones I was mostly interested in anyway. And the packaging is in decent shape... quite handsome actually.

thebard · 06-04-2014, 06:32 AM

So here's a photo of the set I got:

[Show spoiler]

I could tell as soon as I slid the cases out that something was wrong, because they slid out too easliy, like they were too loose. If you look at the 2.0 case, you can see it's a standard US amray, slightly taller and not as thick as the ones the JP releases use.

Here are shots of the case & disc:

[Show spoiler]

You can see looking at the posts above by PPthenaughtyboy and Andrewtst that it's clearly the wrong disc. No Japanese text, and the logos & stock number don't match.

Anyway, as I said, I took a partial refund. Then I printed up some proper artwork to address my OCD, and took the amray case from my Ultraviolet import, which was the correct size:

[Show spoiler]

Good for now. Will look at replacing down the line, as the JP 2.0 disc apparently does have different specs.

.

12-15-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
svenge Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Washington State 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:157 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:67	Ghost in the Shell BD Re-release ¥7140 MSRP, April 22 2011 release date. Looks to be a single-disc, perhaps the same BD disc as 2007's BCXA-5 release but w/o the extra DVD copy of the movie. Ghost in the Shell BD

06-02-2014, 11:46 PM	#16
thebard Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Trading Score:2	Ok I received my copy, and it seems to be in good shape... however, I'm concerned because the 2.0 disc looks to be the North American release. That is, it's in a slim amray case (doesn't match the other two), lacks the Honneamise & Kodansha logos, and has no Japanese text on the disc itself. Is this normal for later releases of the set? The disc contents may very well be the same, but I'd like to get the import I paid for. Last edited by thebard; 06-02-2014 at 11:51 PM.

03-28-2011, 12:31 AM	#2
PPthenaughtyboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:104	Took some pics of the jap edition, wonderful set but a bit expensive, well worth for fans anyway, for more pics click on the move title: Ghost in the Shell 2.0 Blu-ray Box (Blu-ray) (First Press Limited Edition) BD JP

03-28-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
Andrewtst Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Johor, Malaysia 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:450 DVD collection:5 iTunes collection:155 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:1	Ghost In The Shell 2.0 Japan Collector Edition

03-29-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
Le Grande Blu Special Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:1	Can someone tell me what the transfer is like for the original film, as the UK Ghost in the Shell 2.0 only includes it as a very low quality extra. Thanks!

05-27-2014, 05:05 PM	#9
thebard Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Trading Score:2	Hi all. What can one reasonable expect to pay for the box set pictured above, used? I just picked one up at auction, & not sure if I paid a fair price... pretty sure the copy I got doesn't have the film cel, but overall appeared to be in good condition based on the photos. Edit: And yes, I'm aware of the pending steelbook release... but that box looked so tempting I couldn't wait...

06-01-2014, 02:43 PM	#10
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:952 Blu-ray collection:5984 DVD collection:860 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	Is there a non 2.0 Version of Ghost in the Shell available with English subtitles?

06-01-2014, 11:10 PM	#15
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:952 Blu-ray collection:5984 DVD collection:860 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	I'm region free so I appreciate both answers.

06-03-2014, 06:12 PM	#17
Stinky-Dinkins Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:1	Can you take a picture of the disc and post it?

06-03-2014, 07:15 PM	#18
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	I'm just hoping that this and/or the UK steelbook includes the original in 1080p from a nice clean master, as opposed to some half-a$$ release.

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