Porky Pig 101” DVD Collection (Warner Archive) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Nailwraps · 09-12-2017, 05:41 PM

Well, I have the set on pre-order and I hope this leads to a new beginning of classic cartoons on home video.

Everyone, I encourage you to do the same. Because if you want what Tonyboy85 listed, pre-order Porky 101 now and you'll be rewarded later.

EDIT: Wait, are any of those things he listed really going to happen or is he just giving an example?

Leviathan · 09-12-2017, 10:02 PM

Yeah, I got it on pre-order.

Aside from tonyboy's point, I do hope we see a BD of this down the line. "Not restored to Blu-Ray standards" implies 2K transfers that haven't been cleaned up like WAC Blu-Ray's usually are; hopefully good sales could encourage movement on that front.

Tardo317 · 09-13-2017, 05:45 PM

15% off flash sale today. Code WB15. Porky 101 is included for an extra $7.20 off the $47.99 regular price.

Those who pre-ordered at full price will need to call WB Shop to cancel and then re-pre-order. Can't be cancelled online from what I can see.

Bluebolt · 09-13-2017, 08:13 PM

That's 15% off of $38.71 = $32.90.

hammer99 · 09-13-2017, 08:38 PM

Not bad. I think I'll keep my Amazon pre-order at $36.26 though.

Tardo317 · 09-13-2017, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer99

Not bad. I think I'll keep my Amazon pre-order at $36.26 though.

Paying extra thru WB Shop for the pressed discs. Amazon will be shipping MOD DVD-R discs.

Tardo317 · 09-13-2017, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebolt

That's 15% off of $38.71 = $32.90.

But it's not $38.71..... The price right now is $47.99

http://www.wbshop.com/product/porky+...e=&from=Search

Bluebolt · 09-13-2017, 08:47 PM

Sorry, I glitched and thought you were referring to the Deep Discount 15% off sale.

I wonder if pressed versions will be used for pre-orders not placed at WB.

Tardo317 · 09-13-2017, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebolt

Sorry, I glitched and thought you were referring to the Deep Discount 15% off sale.

I wonder if pressed versions will be used for pre-orders not placed at WB.

I'm hearing no. The pressed versions are supposedly exclusive to pre-orders thru WB Shop only.

DawnShadow · 09-14-2017, 01:11 AM

"All of the cartoons in the collection have now undergone varying degrees of remastering from the best available 35mm elements, including archival nitrate sources."
Interesting way of putting it.

Leviathan · 09-14-2017, 03:14 AM

That's the first time we've heard the word "remastered" in reference to the not-on-Golden Collection shorts on this set. That implies at least a little bit of cleanup, if not the sheer scrubbing the previously restored cartoons got.

Again, no reference to the resolution. Again, I hope they did HD scans that could be cleaned up in the future.

Notably, this has EVERY B/W short with Porky in it, regardless of content. That needs to be encouraged.

Spotty · 09-16-2017, 05:48 PM

Seeing the pre-order price on Amazon...
wishing the pressed discs were not exclusive to the WBShop....

Bluebolt · 09-16-2017, 08:24 PM

Same here, as I ordered through Deep Discount--their sale price was too good to forgo. I'm still holding out hope that all pre-orders wind up receiving pressed discs, but when I contacted WB Shop they said pretty much what Tardo317 said a few posts above:

Thank you for contacting us.

According to the information I have all the other stores are selling the Porky Pig but the MOD version. At the moment only our website is selling the Porky Pig 101 pressed version.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

And unfortunately it was signed "Sincerely" rather than "just kidding."

DawnShadow · 09-17-2017, 05:48 AM

ClassicFlix confirmed that the stock they received was pressed so I assume DeepDiscount would also have pressed stock.

Spotty · 09-17-2017, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

ClassicFlix confirmed that the stock they received was pressed so I assume DeepDiscount would also have pressed stock.

If Amazon is selling and making a profit at ~$36, I assume WBShop must really be making a mint at ~$55. Especially since WBshop has no middleman to deal with. I totally support the work that Warner Archive is doing, I just start scratching my head a bit when I see these kinds of price difference. Makes me think there has got to be a better sales method for Warner.

Bluebolt · 09-17-2017, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DawnShadow

ClassicFlix confirmed that the stock they received was pressed so I assume DeepDiscount would also have pressed stock.

I thought it might work out that way, especially since Deep Discount shipped my pre-order on Friday the 15th; it would seem odd for WB to burn initial discs for others, then press their own supply, then start burning again once those were exhausted. We will see. Thanks for the info.

CMNPlanet · 09-17-2017, 03:48 PM

I pre-ordered from Best Buy as I couldn't justify $58 at WBShop versus using gift cards and free shipping.

~~Shipped on Saturday and I should have it tomorrow and will report back on pressed or burned.~~

And the result is... PRESSED!

DISCS:

[Show spoiler]

COVER:

[Show spoiler]

CMNPlanet · 09-18-2017, 10:17 PM

Updated my previous post.

BrandonJF · 09-18-2017, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMNPlanet

I pre-ordered from Best Buy as I couldn't justify $58 at WBShop versus using gift cards and free shipping.

~~Shipped on Saturday and I should have it tomorrow and will report back on pressed or burned.~~

And the result is... PRESSED!

DISCS:

[Show spoiler]

I must be missing it.... what is the proof that they are pressed? I would've expected to see the real DVD logo on the discs if they were pressed.

Oh - I'm guessing it's the color? I thought they could use silver CD-Rs. I did check some of my burned Archive DVDs and they are purple, so maybe...

CMNPlanet · 09-18-2017, 10:59 PM

WAC burned discs are generally purple with a visible data start and stop line. Their pressed discs are silver.

I've never seen them change package/disc art to denote pressed vs. burned.

The disc info shows DVD-ROM and not DVD-R as well.

09-12-2017, 05:41 PM	#1
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	Well, I have the set on pre-order and I hope this leads to a new beginning of classic cartoons on home video. Everyone, I encourage you to do the same. Because if you want what Tonyboy85 listed, pre-order Porky 101 now and you'll be rewarded later. EDIT: Wait, are any of those things he listed really going to happen or is he just giving an example? Last edited by Nailwraps; 09-13-2017 at 01:49 AM.

09-14-2017, 03:14 AM	#11
Leviathan Power Member Member since:Oct 2011 DVD collection:30	That's the first time we've heard the word "remastered" in reference to the not-on-Golden Collection shorts on this set. That implies at least a little bit of cleanup, if not the sheer scrubbing the previously restored cartoons got. Again, no reference to the resolution. Again, I hope they did HD scans that could be cleaned up in the future. Notably, this has EVERY B/W short with Porky in it, regardless of content. That needs to be encouraged. Last edited by Leviathan; 09-14-2017 at 03:18 AM.

09-17-2017, 03:48 PM	#17
CMNPlanet Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:227	Updated I pre-ordered from Best Buy as I couldn't justify $58 at WBShop versus using gift cards and free shipping. ~~Shipped on Saturday and I should have it tomorrow and will report back on pressed or burned.~~ And the result is... PRESSED! DISCS: [Show spoiler] COVER: [Show spoiler] Last edited by CMNPlanet; 09-18-2017 at 10:00 PM.

09-12-2017, 10:02 PM	#2
Leviathan Power Member Member since:Oct 2011 DVD collection:30	Yeah, I got it on pre-order. Aside from tonyboy's point, I do hope we see a BD of this down the line. "Not restored to Blu-Ray standards" implies 2K transfers that haven't been cleaned up like WAC Blu-Ray's usually are; hopefully good sales could encourage movement on that front.

09-13-2017, 05:45 PM	#3
Tardo317 Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:30	15% off flash sale today. Code WB15. Porky 101 is included for an extra $7.20 off the $47.99 regular price. Those who pre-ordered at full price will need to call WB Shop to cancel and then re-pre-order. Can't be cancelled online from what I can see.

09-13-2017, 08:13 PM	#4
Bluebolt Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 Blu-ray reviews:1	That's 15% off of $38.71 = $32.90.

09-13-2017, 08:38 PM	#5
hammer99 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:1362 Blu-ray collection:6996 DVD collection:2363	Not bad. I think I'll keep my Amazon pre-order at $36.26 though.

09-13-2017, 08:47 PM	#8
Bluebolt Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sorry, I glitched and thought you were referring to the Deep Discount 15% off sale. I wonder if pressed versions will be used for pre-orders not placed at WB.

09-14-2017, 01:11 AM	#10
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	"All of the cartoons in the collection have now undergone varying degrees of remastering from the best available 35mm elements, including archival nitrate sources." Interesting way of putting it.

09-16-2017, 05:48 PM	#12
Spotty Active Member Member since:Mar 2017 Trading Score:3	Seeing the pre-order price on Amazon... wishing the pressed discs were not exclusive to the WBShop....

09-16-2017, 08:24 PM	#13
Bluebolt Active Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 Blu-ray reviews:1	Same here, as I ordered through Deep Discount--their sale price was too good to forgo. I'm still holding out hope that all pre-orders wind up receiving pressed discs, but when I contacted WB Shop they said pretty much what Tardo317 said a few posts above: Thank you for contacting us. According to the information I have all the other stores are selling the Porky Pig but the MOD version. At the moment only our website is selling the Porky Pig 101 pressed version. If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again. And unfortunately it was signed "Sincerely" rather than "just kidding."

09-17-2017, 05:48 AM	#14
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	ClassicFlix confirmed that the stock they received was pressed so I assume DeepDiscount would also have pressed stock.

09-18-2017, 10:17 PM	#18
CMNPlanet Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:227	Updated my previous post.

09-18-2017, 10:59 PM	#20
CMNPlanet Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:227	WAC burned discs are generally purple with a visible data start and stop line. Their pressed discs are silver. I've never seen them change package/disc art to denote pressed vs. burned. The disc info shows DVD-ROM and not DVD-R as well.

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