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roxics · 05-29-2016, 07:56 PM

Why do so many steelbooks come without any special features? This is very annoying. You'd think the people buying steelbooks would be the big fans of the movies and want the special collectors box with nice artwork and all the special features, maybe even more features than normal. So why do we often get steelbooks without any special features outside audio commentaries?

I really don't want to buy a movie twice, once for the box and once for the special features. Just give me a nice steelbook release with everything on it 3D/2D/All Special Features/Interior Artwork. Even if it costs more.

brian9229 · 05-29-2016, 08:08 PM

Because its much easier for the studios to release old stock(single disc/bare bones)in nice new steelbooks.

ITDEFX101 · 05-29-2016, 10:15 PM

Honestly, they should just put that stuff online...some times these documentaries are really short and fluffy. I would like a documentary that covers the special effects in detail of a movie...not this quick montage of before and after lasting only a few mins. Some dvd's back in the day had great commentaries.

P-Rock · 05-29-2016, 10:17 PM

Because the big studios are a bunch of a-holes.

GreatGreg · 05-31-2016, 03:04 AM

Actually I'm finding special features overrated. I don't watch 80% of them.

MadManWithaBox · 07-06-2016, 08:41 AM

What is this blu fans thing?

BizCat · 07-06-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MadManWithaBox

What is this blu fans thing?

Blufans is a premium steelbook retailer from China. Kevin (blufansteel) is your best way to get these as he hosts Groupbuys here (in the trading section), otherwise you have to get them primarily off of other users or eBay at much higher costs.

You can become a Blufans VIP by having a certain amount of them (currently set at 25).

MadManWithaBox · 07-06-2016, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizCat

Blufans is a premium steelbook retailer from China. Kevin (blufansteel) is your best way to get these as he hosts Groupbuys here (in the trading section), otherwise you have to get them primarily off of other users or eBay at much higher costs.

You can become a Blufans VIP by having a certain amount of them (currently set at 25).

So do you ask him to get them for you?

wjasoncul · 07-06-2016, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadManWithaBox

So do you ask him to get them for you?

Read this post. It has all you need to know and then some

Make sure you read the Group Buy FAQ

Mavrick · 07-08-2016, 08:21 PM

Has there been any UHD Steelbooks yet?

Jhadur · 07-08-2016, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Has there been any UHD Steelbooks yet?

I believe the first one was announced in the US this week.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=279726

BobbyW · 07-12-2016, 10:03 PM

Hi guys,

im not a regular poster here and was confused as to what the differences are between the two options i see often on Filmarena's site. Sorry for the stupid question.

wjasoncul · 07-12-2016, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyW

Hi guys,

im not a regular poster here and was confused as to what the differences are between the two options i see often on Filmarena's site. Sorry for the stupid question.

Check this thread - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=180356

Nicko-Ray · 07-14-2016, 05:57 AM

Has anybody here bought a Steel from the HiDefNonja shop directly? That's not a part of "Group Buys" right?

There aren't photos of the actual Steels so kinda wanna know anyone's experience.

wjasoncul · 07-14-2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko-Ray

Has anybody here bought a Steel from the HiDefNonja shop directly? That's not a part of "Group Buys" right?

There aren't photos of the actual Steels so kinda wanna know anyone's experience.

Yeah the shop works fine. I've made several purchases from it. That's how we had to purchase the Tenebrae HDN Exclusive they sold.

sminister · 07-14-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko-Ray

Has anybody here bought a Steel from the HiDefNonja shop directly? That's not a part of "Group Buys" right?

There aren't photos of the actual Steels so kinda wanna know anyone's experience.

Yes i've bought a couple of times.
It is a separate store from a group buy.

I've ordered 3x from them, each time a success.

If you ask for an OCD mint item, they'll help you out.
They're all collectors too.

BobbyW · 07-14-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjasoncul

Check this thread - https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=180356

I wasn't able to find the info there.

wjasoncul · 07-14-2016, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyW

I wasn't able to find the info there.

Futurepak is the new name for metalpak. Any comparison for metalpak vs. steelbook there will give you the info

Nicko-Ray · 07-14-2016, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjasoncul

Yeah the shop works fine. I've made several purchases from it. That's how we had to purchase the Tenebrae HDN Exclusive they sold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sminister

Yes i've bought a couple of times.
It is a separate store from a group buy.

I've ordered 3x from them, each time a success.

If you ask for an OCD mint item, they'll help you out.
They're all collectors too.

Sweet! Good to know. What a find. Especially the Mondo X's. Thanks for your input, guys.

Gargus · 07-18-2016, 12:43 AM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ghostbus...?skuId=5345701

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ghostbus...?skuId=5361800

Anyone know which blu ray is inside these?

Is it whats inside these versions? If so I might pick it up for the movie cash to see the new one and justify getting them for the cool steelbooks since the reviews on these versions look pretty good.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...105617/#Review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...I-Blu-ray/844/

05-29-2016, 07:56 PM	#461
roxics Member Member since:Dec 2013	Steelbooks without special features are extremely annoying Why do so many steelbooks come without any special features? This is very annoying. You'd think the people buying steelbooks would be the big fans of the movies and want the special collectors box with nice artwork and all the special features, maybe even more features than normal. So why do we often get steelbooks without any special features outside audio commentaries? I really don't want to buy a movie twice, once for the box and once for the special features. Just give me a nice steelbook release with everything on it 3D/2D/All Special Features/Interior Artwork. Even if it costs more.

07-12-2016, 10:03 PM	#472
BobbyW Member Member since:Sep 2015 Trading Score:1	Filmarena futurepak & steelbook differences? Hi guys, im not a regular poster here and was confused as to what the differences are between the two options i see often on Filmarena's site. Sorry for the stupid question.

07-18-2016, 12:43 AM	#480
Gargus Expert Member Member since:Jan 2014	Ghostbusters steelbook, which version is in it? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ghostbus...?skuId=5345701 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ghostbus...?skuId=5361800 Anyone know which blu ray is inside these? Is it whats inside these versions? If so I might pick it up for the movie cash to see the new one and justify getting them for the cool steelbooks since the reviews on these versions look pretty good. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...105617/#Review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ghost...I-Blu-ray/844/

05-29-2016, 08:08 PM	#462
brian9229 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Vermont / Steelbook™ - 481 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1553 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:59	Because its much easier for the studios to release old stock(single disc/bare bones)in nice new steelbooks.

05-29-2016, 10:15 PM	#463
ITDEFX101 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:2	Honestly, they should just put that stuff online...some times these documentaries are really short and fluffy. I would like a documentary that covers the special effects in detail of a movie...not this quick montage of before and after lasting only a few mins. Some dvd's back in the day had great commentaries.

05-29-2016, 10:17 PM	#464
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	Because the big studios are a bunch of a-holes.

05-31-2016, 03:04 AM	#465
GreatGreg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:21	Actually I'm finding special features overrated. I don't watch 80% of them.

07-06-2016, 08:41 AM	#466
MadManWithaBox Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014 Location:Dublin, Ireland, or Birkenhead UK. 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	What is this blu fans thing?

07-08-2016, 08:21 PM	#470
Mavrick Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wales Home Theater Gallery:121 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:813 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	Has there been any UHD Steelbooks yet?

07-14-2016, 05:57 AM	#474
Nicko-Ray Senior Member Member since:Mar 2015 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:186 Trading Score:5	Has anybody here bought a Steel from the HiDefNonja shop directly? That's not a part of "Group Buys" right? There aren't photos of the actual Steels so kinda wanna know anyone's experience.

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