Anybody Else waiting for Back to the Future to get released separately?

[octagon]

After carefully weighing the pros and cons of the various packaging options I've decided to wait for separate releases because the second and third movies suck.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Wings80

That's the way to do it. Why people don't buy cases if this is an issue I don't understand. Silly to not buy a movie because of the packaging it comes in or it won't look right on my shelf lol.

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry makes fun of people that put books up on a shelf like tropies..

Laugh all you want, but there's nothing wrong with people waiting to buy these movies because of the packaging. The packaging is part of what you pay for. I can wait until they finally release these individually. If I had a color printer, it would be a different story, but I don't. I'll survive.

[Marcus Wright]

Originally Posted by killowertz

Laugh all you want, but there's nothing wrong with people waiting to buy these movies because of the packaging. The packaging is part of what you pay for. I can wait until they finally release these individually. If I had a color printer, it would be a different story, but I don't. I'll survive.

Get the UK set instead of torturing youselve.

[nf0603]

I can't say that I love the packaging (but if you don't use the digital copy discs, you'll find it much easier to just use the actual BD's in those slots) but I still feel like I got my money's worth with the set and I love 2 of the 3 movies (I spoke my opinion on BTTF2 on that thread last night) and I feel ultimately satisfied despite not liking the way Universal packaged it.

Considering Universal took seven years to separate the movies on DVD, I wouldn't hold my breath if expecting to just get the first movie on BD alone.

[iam1bearcat]

no. i have too many movies i actually want to see get released already instead of waiting for individual releases. and has been covered, just print off custom covers. not that hard to do

[Leterface]

Originally Posted by LG416

I really hope it get's released Separately with each movie having it's own Amaray case.

Steelbook would be my number one choice, or even Digibook

Regular Amarays of the 3 films for me, quick please!!! I hate thick boxes when my storage capacity is low and thick boxes stand out too much between my alpha organized discs.

[Hatter]

If we were talking about The Matrix trilogy then yes however for me all Back To The Future movies are awesome and must be bought as a whole.

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by killowertz

Laugh all you want, but there's nothing wrong with people waiting to buy these movies because of the packaging. The packaging is part of what you pay for. I can wait until they finally release these individually. If I had a color printer, it would be a different story, but I don't. I'll survive.

I'm with you and the OP...although, even if I had a color printer I wouldn't bother printing custom cases. To be honest, that custom set in the photo posted earlier in the thread looks terrible (IMO).

I don't see any problem not wanting substandard (or just non-matching) packaging. Considering the mania that appears here over things like slipcovers, steelbooks, eco-cases, packaging imperfections, disc hubs, locking tabs, and so on...waiting for separate releases is relatively normal

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

Get the UK set instead of torturing youselve.

What is the difference in the packaging of the actual trilogy? Not counting the tin itself and all the extra stuff included.

Originally Posted by iam1bearcat

no. i have too many movies i actually want to see get released already instead of waiting for individual releases. and has been covered, just print off custom covers. not that hard to do

No color printer = no printing off custom covers.

[Wings80]

I guess you would pass on Band of Brothers and The Pacific ? What a shame.

[thelittleprince]

Originally Posted by octagon

After carefully weighing the pros and cons of the various packaging options I've decided to wait for separate releases because the second and third movies suck.

I don't hate the sequels but I don't like them as much as the first one. I own the trilogy on DVD and I don't watch the sequels as much as the first one, so I'll probably wait for the individual release of the first movie. However, at the right price, under $30, I'm willing to buy the box set.

[tomcar]

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

The transfers are incredible.

Oh no. They're not.

[Dynamo of Eternia]

Originally Posted by killowertz

What is the difference in the packaging of the actual trilogy? Not counting the tin itself and all the extra stuff included.

You don't have to order the tin if you don't want the extra stuff. There is a stand-alone version of just the Blu-Rays (and as far as I know, the packaging for them is the same as the packaging that they are in when you get the tin).

I actually have both the US set and the UK tin (I'm a die-hard BTTF fan, so I got both).

The UK set does not come with digital copies, and the Blu-Ray discs are in normal disc hubs. The art work on the inner fold-out digi-pack is different as well (when it is unfolded, there is a really cool mural on the other side of the package opposite the one with the discs). The only thing that I hate about the UK set (and all UK movie releases in general) are the stupid ratings logos they put everywhere. Aside from that, I personally like the UK packaging more than the US packaging, from both a functional and cosmetic stand-point.

The UK discs also work just fine in US Blu-Ray players. The extra features are identical as far as I can tell. The only difference that I've noticed between the disc contents of the two versions is that the UK version first takes you to a menu where you select the language you want it to be in, there is some kind of different copyright warning, and there's a silly little ad that runs for a couple of seconds that says "By purchasing this Blu-Ray disc, you have supported your local television and film industry. THANK YOU". Once you get past that stuff, everything seems to be identical to the US discs.

The extra features work just fine and everything.


So, if the reason you don't want the US set is because of the trays that the discs are in, the UK set is a way to go. And you can save money by just getting the stand-alone set and not getting the tin (though the tin does have some really cool stuff if you are a fan).

I just made my custom packaging mainly because I really wanted the movies in separate Blu-Ray cases in a normal slip-box for the box-set feel and look. I was actually working on that box when I found out that the US set came in a fold-out digipack set, but before I knew about the crappy disc holders.

Originally Posted by killowertz

No color printer = no printing off custom covers.

There always Kinkos (or other similar places).

[Batman1980]

*Pulls out BttF blu-rays without instructions*
*sticks them in 3 disc case*
Is there a 1 case custom cover art for these?

[hardtosayx]

I recall shinseiromeo posting the new packaging, without the clips

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

It is going to be one or two years before you see individual releases. I can wait, Universal did a pretty poor job of remastering the films.

If you're waiting for seperate releases it could be much longer than that. It took Universal seven years after releasing the DVD box set to release the BTTF titles seperately on DVD.