Solution for jumbo pack Steelbooks (like Up/Monsters)?

[joeags]

There's no plastic innards that you can buy, you have to take a slim steelbook that you don't care about, and break it apart. There have been 2 steelbooks in north america released as a bonus with buying the amaray - Snow White and Transformers. I know a couple people used Snow White. Some had some damaged steelbooks to use.

Myself, I grabbed extras of the Twilight / New Moon combo pack, and sold off the New Moon steelbook as a standalone, and kept the Twilight for using. I removed the steel, and then brought out the Ant Bully SB and Ratatouille (I think it was that was the one) SB which were on disc releases with 2 disc cases. I used Twilight for Ant Bully, and then Ant Bully for Monsters Inc.

Pulling off the steel on the slim steelbooks is a bit of a chore. I couldn't get them off without some slight bending of the curve over section on the top inside. I was able to smooth it out easily, but it was still a bit tough. But those jumbo cases... compared to the slim, I could almost blow them off, especially the back side.

One thing I will say, it has been mentioned to use vinyl adhesive, but I have glossy brochure paper, and it printed out and looks beautiful. Maybe not as great as the vinyl does, but I have absolutely no complaints.

Using clear tape over it is very important, as I found out with my first test run. I also didn't use the metal strip on the edge. I have two sided tape to attach the paper directly to the plastic steelbook frame, and again, it may not be perfect, but I think it looks great.

I also found that when you remove the metal spine from the slim, the layer of adhesive stayed on the plastic frame, so I didn't have to re-apply anything to get my new spine to stick. Everything has held perfectly since then.

Regardless, it is a bit of a surprise seeing these slim now, as the jumbo's were so overwhelming. I've kept LOTR as a jumbo, as the black casing and the fact that they're a trilogy of movies makes it work better in my eyes.

Ok, end of my rambling...

Originally Posted by brake

wow awesome, thanks for that!

Are the empty/spare steelbook cases (or at least the plastic parts) Available to buy anywhere?

I have monsters INC jumbo that I would like to cull

[Blu-Boy in BKK]

Strange thing is there's a guy on SBH whom I will not name (except its a brand of jeans) I can only describe as a complete MUPPET accused me of making counterfeits simply because I slimmed down my Jumbo's for my own personal use. Maybe if he pulled his head out of his butt crack he would actually see that they look better slimmed down.

[Sandwormed]

I think I may do this now with the Resident Evil steels at Wally world for 15

[brake]

sorry to bump this thread guys, I tried removing the tray from a spare copy of Kick Ass steelbook that I had, and I damaged the back quite badly.

Are there any more detailed instructions anywhere as I cant confidently get the steel covers off the darn thing!

[xxstrataxx]

the link blu boy listed is pretty darn detailed. step by step instructions you cant get any easier than that. and i must say blu boy, i always wondered how this was done and i just looked at your thread you linked too and great job indeed.

Originally Posted by brake

sorry to bump this thread guys, I tried removing the tray from a spare copy of Kick Ass steelbook that I had, and I damaged the back quite badly.

Are there any more detailed instructions anywhere as I cant confidently get the steel covers off the darn thing!

[brake]

Originally Posted by xxstrataxx

the link blu boy listed is pretty darn detailed. step by step instructions you cant get any easier than that. and i must say blu boy, i always wondered how this was done and i just looked at your thread you linked too and great job indeed.

It's just that I tried to pull the back cover off (i have a spare kick ass case that I want to use to convert the monsters inc jumbo book) and it got quite badly damaged.

I tried separating the plastic tray from the steel cover as per the picture but it wont budge without forcing it which results in damage!

I take it there are no video tutorials that anyone knows about?

[Incubali]

Originally Posted by brake

It's just that I tried to pull the back cover off (i have a spare kick ass case that I want to use to convert the monsters inc jumbo book) and it got quite badly damaged.

I tried separating the plastic tray from the steel cover as per the picture but it wont budge without forcing it which results in damage!

I take it there are no video tutorials that anyone knows about?

i try to make a detailed video the next days

[brake]

Originally Posted by Incubali

i try to make detailed a video the next days

Thank you, that would be awesome!

[Incubali]

sorry for my bad english

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3W_YRyN2q8

[JSW]

Never tried this but have to say many thanks for taking the time to do the video

[EPHiCS]

Thanks a lot for the video Incubali

Will definitely open my steelbooks and put custom inside art.

[brake]

Originally Posted by Incubali

sorry for my bad english

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3W_YRyN2q8

Thank you so mujch! I will check it out when I get home

Originally Posted by JSW

Never tried this but have to say many thanks for taking the time to do the video

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