The Hurt Locker [JB Hi-Fi Exclusive] - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

bigjee · 05-05-2010, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

who knows. At least the chicks that work there are

I think they simply don't give anyone a job working at the counter unless your a hot girl in your twenties.

Having pretty people working at the front definitely helps sales.

richieb1971 · 05-05-2010, 06:36 AM

Cancelled my order. Can't be bothered with this guessing game. Seems more like an iron case now.

T-1000 · 05-05-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

Cancelled my order. Can't be bothered with this guessing game. Seems more like an iron case now.

Agree, is like a Lottery...at least with a 1/4 th chance to get a Steelbook...or was it Steelcase...or IronPak....or Star Metal Pak

mikeyt912 · 05-05-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

We don't know what it is yet, but even the blu ray sized star metalpacks are better then dvd sized steelbooks. I simply don't see that huge of a quality difference.

I disagree with you 1000%

Have you ever held a Metalpak in your hands before? opened it? They are terrible. The spine not only looks awful but if it's even a little off good luck getting it to stay closed. I think they are the cheapest of the cheap. The feel cheap, they look cheap. They are cheap. And a DVD sized Steel is just big. I'd take a G1 Steelbook over a MetalPak any day of the week

Just my opinion though

T-1000 · 05-05-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt912

I disagree with you 1000%

Have you ever held a Metalpak in your hands before? opened it? They are terrible. The spine not only looks awful but if it's even a little off good luck getting it to stay closed. I think they are the cheapest of the cheap. The feel cheap, they look cheap. They are cheap. And a DVD sized Steel is just big. I'd take a G1 Steelbook over a MetalPak any day of the week

Just my opinion though

And I agree 1000% with your comment

SMP is an absolute no-go!

GreatGreg · 05-05-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

who knows. At least the chicks that work there are

I think they simply don't give anyone a job working at the counter unless your a hot girl in your twenties.

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Originally Posted by dfms23

Damn man! I have bought many movies from many businesses in many states here in the US and haven't found one spot that would really truly meet that criteria. I envy you

In Canada, that would be a restaurant chain called MOXIE'S.

dfms23 · 05-05-2010, 03:54 PM

I guess Hooters would qualify

Dare I state the obvious

Suntory_Times · 05-05-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyt912

I disagree with you 1000%

Have you ever held a Metalpak in your hands before? opened it? They are terrible. The spine not only looks awful but if it's even a little off good luck getting it to stay closed. I think they are the cheapest of the cheap. The feel cheap, they look cheap. They are cheap. And a DVD sized Steel is just big. I'd take a G1 Steelbook over a MetalPak any day of the week

Just my opinion though

The only one I have ever had is the steelpack of sherlock holmes, maybe i've just been lucky as the spine is perfectly sentered (though I agree the spines of steelbooks do look better). But not by much.

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Originally Posted by dfms23

I guess Hooters would qualify

Dare I state the obvious

Hooters has the advantage that your expected to look at them.

crashkelly · 05-06-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

I guess Hooters would qualify

Dare I state the obvious

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

Hooters has the advantage that your expected to look at them.

+100

dfms23 · 05-06-2010, 03:32 PM

Yes agreed! I prefer to leave a little to the imagination myself but I couldn't think of anywhere else more fitting

Suntory_Times · 05-06-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

Yes agreed! I prefer to leave a little to the imagination myself but I couldn't think of anywhere else more fitting

The best is when they lean over to type in the computer and you get the great above breast shot (I first noticed as I sware the girls whole boob was about to pop out). Okay I had noticed before then, but it's hard not to with there blatant employment bias.

In more on topics news, I already got the uk amaray version and have yet to watch it, but if it's as good as it was in cinema i'll be getting this steelbook to.

dfms23 · 05-06-2010, 06:13 PM

It sounds like it may indeed be a steelbook. The item description is now stating 'Steel Case Cover.' So does this mean it is definitely going to be a steelbook and not an ironpak? Is this likely to be Region Free or Region B locked?

mr. b · 05-06-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

It sounds like it may indeed be a steelbook. The item description is now stating 'Steel Case Cover.' So does this mean it is definitely going to be a steelbook and not an ironpak?

It could also be a steel slipcase that they have released for other titles in the past. If they changed it from SteelBook to Steel Case Cover, then my money is on anything BUT a SteelBook. I'll just wait 'til photos of it actually surface before making any final decisions on getting it or not.

KYThrill · 05-06-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

It sounds like it may indeed be a steelbook. The item description is now stating 'Steel Case Cover.' So does this mean it is definitely going to be a steelbook and not an ironpak? Is this likely to be Region Free or Region B locked?

Sherlock Holmes was originally listed as a Steelbook Cover. When it was determined to be an Iron Pack, they changed SH to read Steel Case Cover.

Now Hurt Locker is changed to read Steel Case Cover, so I would assume this means it is not a Steelbook, but probably an Iron Pack.

dfms23 · 05-06-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KYThrill

Sherlock Holmes was originally listed as a Steelbook Cover. When it was determined to be an Iron Pack, they changed SH to read Steel Case Cover.

Now Hurt Locker is changed to read Steel Case Cover, so I would assume this means it is not a Steelbook, but probably an Iron Pack.

Big boo on this

I've never seen an IronPak in person but I've seen some mixed reviews, mostly negative. Is it possible this could be a good looking IronPak? Or is there such a thing? I hate G1 sized steelbooks and I do not yet own The Hurt Locker. I am actively on the hunt for the best version available.

crashkelly · 05-06-2010, 07:30 PM

Sherlock Holmes was released as a Star Metal Pak, not an Iron Pak. The 2 are very different and the former of a much lower quality than the later.

Cheers
CrashKelly

mikeyt912 · 05-06-2010, 10:18 PM

Metalpaks are made out of recycled Miller Lite cans

bigjee · 05-06-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crashkelly

Sherlock Holmes was released as a Star Metal Pak, not an Iron Pak. The 2 are very different and the former of a much lower quality than the later.

Cheers
CrashKelly

Are they both made by BDMO?

Suntory_Times · 05-07-2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

Big boo on this

I've never seen an IronPak in person but I've seen some mixed reviews, mostly negative. Is it possible this could be a good looking IronPak? Or is there such a thing? I hate G1 sized steelbooks and I do not yet own The Hurt Locker. I am actively on the hunt for the best version available.

I have the sherlock holms star metalpack, which are apparently worse then iron packs, but to me they are of the same quality as a steelbook. The Spine is different but everything aligns nicely and looks good. Not sure what all the complaints are about.

TMOSteel · 05-07-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dfms23

Is it possible this could be a good looking IronPak? Or is there such a thing?

Yes, there is such a thing as a good looking Iron Pack:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/3233141-post168.html

05-06-2010, 06:13 PM	#52
dfms23 Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:12	It sounds like it may indeed be a steelbook. The item description is now stating 'Steel Case Cover.' So does this mean it is definitely going to be a steelbook and not an ironpak? Is this likely to be Region Free or Region B locked? Last edited by dfms23; 05-06-2010 at 06:31 PM.

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