National Lampoons Christmas Vacation! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

blokhed · 11-24-2009, 01:07 AM

Last Christmas I compared the DVD and BR by switching back and forth between the DVD player and PS3, and while the PQ isn't astounding, the BR was noticeably better than the DVD on a 720p 37" TV, so that should tell you something. It may not be worth $20, but if you can find a good deal on it, I'd say it's worth it.

Fechin · 11-24-2009, 10:33 PM

I couldn't resist the 5.99 DVD Amazon was offering...I'll jump on the Blu when it gets closer to 10 dollars than 20!

Thanks for the advice!

TheZoof · 11-25-2009, 03:47 AM

I bought the Christmas Vacation for $9.99 and it is great.

Mike53421 · 11-25-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

I bought the Christmas Vacation for $9.99 and it is great.

Since you're a fellow Canuck, can I ask where and hopefully this sale is still on?

jeffmed76 · 11-25-2009, 02:14 PM

This is off topic but I just wanted to mention that I just picked up the "Matrix Trilogy" on bluray for 39.99 at Costco in Burlington, Ontario. Awesome price considering Walmart has it listed for twice the cost!

bkthiess · 12-02-2009, 01:19 PM

You could trade that $5.99 disc at dvd2blu for the $7.95 version. But unless you order multiple titles, there is also shipping. I upgraded three Christmas movies for $27, and got them in less than 2 weeks.

That said, I don't see much improvement in the Blu-ray over DVD for Vacation. The blu-ray looks more like the DVD should have. The DVD didn't look so great either, as I remember.

Mike53421 · 12-17-2009, 12:55 AM

Just picked up the previous edition of Christmas Vacation at Future Shop at Heartland in Mississauga for $14.99.

demiscy · 12-17-2009, 01:07 AM

mine came today:

:hmmm:

Beta Man · 12-17-2009, 01:20 AM

^^^ Nice pictures..... I was at the "Christmas Story House" and they sold the Marty-Moose glasses separately for $22.95

Of course they sold that Blu-ray version of the collector's set for $50

EDIT:

here's the link

http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/...te/moose-mugs/

ethanwa · 12-17-2009, 01:28 AM

Can we see the back of the green case please?

ulri4651 · 12-17-2009, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demiscy

mine came today:.]

Man that seems like a whole lotta nonsense. Seriously, maybe instead of including a bunch of useless "crap" they could give us a decent transfer. I would gladly pay $20-30 for this movie if it was actually blu-ray quality. But I honestly wouldn't pay $5 for one single "item" in that set. A coaster set?! A snow packet?! WTF? And what use could anyone possibly have for that moose mug? Gonna take shots of egg nog from it? I don't get it...

Beta Man · 12-17-2009, 03:50 AM

I don't understand why you would quote all of those pictures..... yet you did......

One man's "useless crap" is another's collectible item....... and for what it's worth, I think the Marty-Moose mugs are FANTASTIC.

Polygon · 12-17-2009, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkthiess

You could trade that $5.99 disc at dvd2blu for the $7.95 version. But unless you order multiple titles, there is also shipping. I upgraded three Christmas movies for $27, and got them in less than 2 weeks.

That said, I don't see much improvement in the Blu-ray over DVD for Vacation. The blu-ray looks more like the DVD should have. The DVD didn't look so great either, as I remember.

Just checked that out. You just send in the discs and do they send you back the Blu Ray in the case, just like you would get in the store or do they just send you discs back?

Also, do they rotate the selection?

demiscy · 12-17-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulri4651

Man that seems like a whole lotta nonsense. Seriously, maybe instead of including a bunch of useless "crap" they could give us a decent transfer. I would gladly pay $20-30 for this movie if it was actually blu-ray quality. But I honestly wouldn't pay $5 for one single "item" in that set. A coaster set?! A snow packet?! WTF? And what use could anyone possibly have for that moose mug? Gonna take shots of egg nog from it? I don't get it...

the package clearly aims at the fans of the movie. clearly you don't belong in that category.

JaseT · 12-17-2009, 02:38 PM

I would've picked up the SE if they had just included the santa hat and a full size moose mug. Not a fan of the cover pic on the case either.

Freezeup · 10-07-2011, 05:22 PM

Know this is old, but I've been looking for some good pics...I'm so on the fence with this now.

Does this movie auto-start? Or is there a main menu? I know older WB releases just auto start. And I main reason I'm on the fence is is there a 25th Edition on the horizon? I only care if we finally get some good extras for better transfer/sound.

jceperley · 10-07-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freezeup

Know this is old, but I've been looking for some good pics...I'm so on the fence with this now.

Does this movie auto-start? Or is there a main menu? I know older WB releases just auto start. And I main reason I'm on the fence is is there a 25th Edition on the horizon? I only care if we finally get some good extras for better transfer/sound.

The 25th anniversary is still 3 years away (2014). This year was the 30th anniversary of the original Vacation, so if a new BD was on the way, 2011 would have been a perfect chance to release all four films in a boxset or something.

But I've been looking for the tin case one for a while now, found a bunch at the local Costco last year (didn't buy for some reason). Here's hoping I find one this year!

Freezeup · 10-07-2011, 06:15 PM

Maybe I'll just cave and get it, then. This and Scrooged are the 2 titles I'm most on the fence about getting on blu, hoping for something better. But waiting year after year for better disc releases, seems to be pointless.

Just wanna find out if it auto-starts though, I prefer it doesnt. But curious either way.

HD Canuck · 10-07-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demiscy

mine came today:

:hmmm:

Is that really instant snow, or did they figure out a clever way to ship product from Mexico and Colombia?

hidef al · 10-08-2011, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freezeup

Maybe I'll just cave and get it, then. This and Scrooged are the 2 titles I'm most on the fence about getting on blu, hoping for something better. But waiting year after year for better disc releases, seems to be pointless.

Just wanna find out if it auto-starts though, I prefer it doesnt. But curious either way.

I can confirm that it auto starts. No main menu once you put the disc in the player.

11-25-2009, 02:14 PM	#25
jeffmed76 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009	Hey Mike, This is off topic but I just wanted to mention that I just picked up the "Matrix Trilogy" on bluray for 39.99 at Costco in Burlington, Ontario. Awesome price considering Walmart has it listed for twice the cost!

12-17-2009, 01:20 AM	#29
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	^^^ Nice pictures..... I was at the "Christmas Story House" and they sold the Marty-Moose glasses separately for $22.95 Of course they sold that Blu-ray version of the collector's set for $50 EDIT: here's the link http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/...te/moose-mugs/ Last edited by Beta Man; 12-17-2009 at 01:23 AM.

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blokhed Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:704 DVD collection:59 MA collection:15 Digital collection:19 iTunes collection:839 Prime collection:27 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Last Christmas I compared the DVD and BR by switching back and forth between the DVD player and PS3, and while the PQ isn't astounding, the BR was noticeably better than the DVD on a 720p 37" TV, so that should tell you something. It may not be worth $20, but if you can find a good deal on it, I'd say it's worth it.

11-24-2009, 10:33 PM	#22
Fechin Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:105 Trading Score:17	I couldn't resist the 5.99 DVD Amazon was offering...I'll jump on the Blu when it gets closer to 10 dollars than 20! Thanks for the advice!

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12-02-2009, 01:19 PM	#26
bkthiess Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:107 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:30	You could trade that $5.99 disc at dvd2blu for the $7.95 version. But unless you order multiple titles, there is also shipping. I upgraded three Christmas movies for $27, and got them in less than 2 weeks. That said, I don't see much improvement in the Blu-ray over DVD for Vacation. The blu-ray looks more like the DVD should have. The DVD didn't look so great either, as I remember.

12-17-2009, 12:55 AM	#27
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	Just picked up the previous edition of Christmas Vacation at Future Shop at Heartland in Mississauga for $14.99.

12-17-2009, 01:07 AM	#28
demiscy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nicosia, CY (EU) Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:31	mine came today: :hmmm:

12-17-2009, 01:28 AM	#30
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	Can we see the back of the green case please?

12-17-2009, 03:50 AM	#32
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I don't understand why you would quote all of those pictures..... yet you did...... One man's "useless crap" is another's collectible item....... and for what it's worth, I think the Marty-Moose mugs are FANTASTIC.

12-17-2009, 02:38 PM	#35
JaseT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	I would've picked up the SE if they had just included the santa hat and a full size moose mug. Not a fan of the cover pic on the case either.

10-07-2011, 05:22 PM	#36
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Know this is old, but I've been looking for some good pics...I'm so on the fence with this now. Does this movie auto-start? Or is there a main menu? I know older WB releases just auto start. And I main reason I'm on the fence is is there a 25th Edition on the horizon? I only care if we finally get some good extras for better transfer/sound.

10-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#38
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	Maybe I'll just cave and get it, then. This and Scrooged are the 2 titles I'm most on the fence about getting on blu, hoping for something better. But waiting year after year for better disc releases, seems to be pointless. Just wanna find out if it auto-starts though, I prefer it doesnt. But curious either way.

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