Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection (1931-1954)

[italy12]

Originally Posted by nycomet

If you DO repackage your discs, please sell me your USA packaging. I am offering $25 for empty USA packaging. This is not a joke. I am completely serious.

I will offer $25.01.

[Morsoth]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Everyone interested in the sequels should send an email to Universal asking about/requesting them. Here is the form link:

http://www.universalstudios.com/cont...hp?email_id=10

Thanks for the link! It's done!

They can easily put 2 movies on one BD-50 disc, making a 9-Disc box set:

Dracula Sequels
- Dracula's Daughter (1936)
- Son of Dracula (1943)

Frankenstein Sequels
- Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- Ghost of Frankenstein, The (1942)

Creature from the Black Lagoon Sequels
- Revenge of the Creature (1955)
- Creature Walks Among Us, The (1956)

The Wolf Man Sequels
- Werewolf of London (1935)
- Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
- She-Wolf of London (1946)
Good movie but it's not in continuity with the series... Can be ignored for the Box-set

Crossover Sequels
- House of Frankenstein (1944)
- House of Dracula (1945)

Invisible Man Sequels - Disc 1
- Invisible Man Returns, The (1940)
- Invisible Woman, The (1940)

Invisible Man Sequels - Disc 2
- Invisible Agent (1942)
- Invisible Man's Revenge, The (1944)

The Mummy Sequels - Disc 1
- Mummy's Hand, The (1940)
- Mummy's Tomb, The (1942)

The Mummy Sequels - Disc 2
- Mummy's Ghost, The (1944)
- Mummy's Curse, The (1944)

[dougotte]

Originally Posted by punisher

if it's 3 AM in Philadelphia, what time is it in Cleveland?

Wait...how fast is Train B moving?

[Yojimbo68]

Originally Posted by Morsoth

Thanks for the link! It's done!

They can easily put 2 movies on one BD-50 disc, making a 8-Disc box set like the one we just got:

Dracula Sequels
- Dracula's Daughter (1936)
- Son of Dracula (1943)

Frankenstein Sequels
- Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- Ghost of Frankenstein, The (1942)

Creature of the Black Lagoon Sequels
- Revenge of the Creature (1955)
- Creature Walks Among Us, The (1956)

Crossover Sequels
- House of Frankenstein (1944)
- House of Dracula (1945)

Invisible Man Sequels - Disc 1
- Invisible Man Returns, The (1940)
- Invisible Woman, The (1940)

Invisible Man Sequels - Disc 2
- Invisible Agent (1942)
- Invisible Man's Revenge, The (1944)

The Mummy Sequels - Disc 1
- Mummy's Hand, The (1940)
- Mummy's Tomb, The (1942)

The Mummy Sequels - Disc 2
- Mummy's Ghost, The (1944)
- Mummy's Curse, The (1944)

The only problem I see is with the Creature disc. If Revenge of the Creature is going to be presented in 3D, the disc will need some breathing room.

Edit: And where is Frankenstein meets the Wolfman?!

[Jbug]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Everyone interested in the sequels should send an email to Universal asking about/requesting them. Here is the form link:

http://www.universalstudios.com/cont...hp?email_id=10

Thanks for the link. I did indeed tell them that I purchased the Essential Collection on blu ray and am keen to have the sequels on blu ray also. Anyone have a sales report on how Universal did with this box set?

[NeoMaximuz]

Originally Posted by nycomet

If you DO repackage your discs, please sell me your USA packaging. I am offering $25 for empty USA packaging. This is not a joke. I am completely serious.

I wasn't actually thinking of selling the packaging, but your offer sounds intriguing. You mentioned that you just want the packaging, but I am assuming you want the booklet too, is that correct?

[Morsoth]

Originally Posted by Yojimbo68

The only problem I see is with the Creature disc. If Revenge of the Creature is going to be presented in 3D, the disc will need some breathing room.

Edit: And where is Frankenstein meets the Wolfman?!

Yeah, I completely forgot Wolf Man, one of my favorite series! Corrected!

[LucasM2012]

JUST got my UK 'regular' set. Only ordered it on the 9th, it was initially dispatched via Royal Mail: only six days to get here.

Slight kinks to the top of the box - no biggie; I've seen a LOT worse. Creature disc was loose, but not even a hint of scratching to the disc.

I had to share about it's arrival.

I plan on watching them in original release order (rather than 'favorites' first... or saved til last). That still leaves me with 3D Creature as the finale', however.

Part of my home theater room:

So both Ardath Bey and the Creature can watch from their positions. A lifesize bust of Karloff's Frankenstein is on the main right speaker, so he can serve as 'escort'.

[NoirFan]

Originally Posted by Jbug

Thanks for the link. I did indeed tell them that I purchased the Essential Collection on blu ray and am keen to have the sequels on blu ray also.

They already replied with a boilerplate stating they had no immediate plans, but if enough people send emails, perhaps they'll take notice.

[joie]

My monster's arrived today, the 15th, just five days later than estimated. I got three singles: The Invisible Man, Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. I'll start with Invisible Man, because I don't remember ever seeing it. Someday, I'll add Dracula and want to see Creature from the Black Lagoon.

[nycomet]

Originally Posted by NeoMaximuz

I wasn't actually thinking of selling the packaging, but your offer sounds intriguing. You mentioned that you just want the packaging, but I am assuming you want the booklet too, is that correct?

I am hoping to buy the book-like binder that holds the actual blu-ray discs (but without the dscs, of course). Does it come with a slipcover? Anyway, I sent you a PM. I am offering $25 via Paypal. I am serious.

[LucasM2012]

Originally Posted by NoirFan

Everyone interested in the sequels should send an email to Universal asking about/requesting them. Here is the form link:

http://www.universalstudios.com/cont...hp?email_id=10

If you have the time and energy, write them via snail mail. Over ten years ago I read an interview with a TV/Film executive (don't remember which) who said that a single snail mail letter had the impact of ten e-mails. I daresay in the intervening time that number has increased (i.e. maybe 15-20 to 1 ratio of 'getting noticed'). That is because it takes so much more effort to write an official letter, get envelope and stamp, etc., that the studio execs sit up and take notice more.

Sorry I don't have an address - and name - to send to for this. But I will be looking to do this at some point.

[Nine18Pictures]

Originally Posted by LucasM2012

JUST got my UK 'regular' set. Only ordered it on the 9th, it was initially dispatched via Royal Mail: only six days to get here.

Slight kinks to the top of the box - no biggie; I've seen a LOT worse. Creature disc was loose, but not even a hint of scratching to the disc.

I had to share about it's arrival.

I plan on watching them in original release order (rather than 'favorites' first... or saved til last). That still leaves me with 3D Creature as the finale', however.

Part of my home theater room:


So both Ardath Bey and the Creature can watch from their positions. A lifesize bust of Karloff's Frankenstein is on the main right speaker, so he can serve as 'escort'.

I love that Harryhausen picture!

[LucasM2012]

Originally Posted by Nine18Pictures

I love that Harryhausen picture!

Thanks. My brother got it for me for a birthday present a couple years ago. It's signed by him. [...Harryhausen... not my brother.... ]

[Whirlygig]

For those in the US who got the UK coffin set, and nothing else in their order -- how was it shipped? In a sturdy, normal box? Or was it in one of those fold-over thick cardboard "envelope" jobs, or, God forbid, one of the really thin cardboard envelopes?

I ordered the French set, plus two other items. But they decided to split up my other items. Those shipped "Royal Mail" (seemed odd...does France have such a thing...making me wonder if all the European Amazon stuff just comes from the same place) on the 6th and arrived today (midwest) in a thin cardboard envelope. I had been hoping ordering it with the other stuff would increase the chances of a decent box being used, but now it will be shipping alone.

[nycomet]

My UK coffin set was shipped in a cardboard box.

[Tchotchke]

My coffin was in a cardboard box, and well-stuffed with paper. The box took a few knocks, but was big enough that my coffin survived with no harm whatsoever.

[cb1]

I bought mine locally (US edition) for $121. It was the only shop in the Ft Worth area to have it. A place called Movie Trader.

I watched Drac and Frank and it was awesome. I've never seen any of these films before in my 47 years of life. LOL

[Whirlygig]

Originally Posted by nycomet

My UK coffin set was shipped in a cardboard box.

Originally Posted by Tchotchke

My coffin was in a cardboard box, and well-stuffed with paper. The box took a few knocks, but was big enough that my coffin survived with no harm whatsoever.

Thanks guys, that gives me the hope I need to rest easier while I wait!

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

Thanks guys, that gives me the hope I need to rest easier while I wait!

I'm sure your order will be fine...but my box was only slightly bigger than the coffin with only a small piece of brown paper covering it(which basically did nothing). I was, very, lucky mine arrived undamaged!