Doctor Who: Complete Series 1-7 (2005-2013) (Limited Edition) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

mar3o · 07-19-2013, 04:55 PM

A couple thoughts on the packaging. First, the box is fairly attractive, but I dunno, I can't help but think it should have just been shaped like the TARDIS. Shouldn't that just be a given if they need to make a big box for Doctor Who blu-rays?

Also, While the remote seems kinda cool, I really would just rather save money and skip the thing. Really, we're not looking to buy toys here, we're looking to buy the series. How much does that remote jack up the price when we don't even need it? Just another way to get more money for the set.

Personally I'll be upset if I go ahead and buy this just to learn that eventually 1-4 will all end up on retail shelves like BJ's for $20 per season. If I knew that day was coming, I would not buy this. I just want the discs, not the fluff. But you know you can't ever tell what the studios are going to do - I know it was mentioned that 1-4 might be sold separately next year but are we sure about that?

RickWJ324 · 07-19-2013, 05:29 PM

Yeah... I could care less about the screwdriver. Its cool, but I'd rather the set be cheaper without it. I may just put it on ebay.

Rick

mar3o · 07-19-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizor

According to a source over at Gallifrey Base, Series 1-4 should be released individually next year.

Can somebody quote that source here please? I'm not registered there and I'd rather not have to just to read this link.

mar3o · 07-19-2013, 07:23 PM

More packaging thoughts - I like that the seasons are in individual retail cases as if they were sold separately - this is how it should be done.

On the other hand, I hate that they are being stored horizontally. Discs should be stored vertically. Everybody knows this yet studios still put out fancy sets with the discs stored horizontally. If I were to get this I would keep the sets stored vertically outside the box.

Hypnosifl · 07-19-2013, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mar3o

Can somebody quote that source here please? I'm not registered there and I'd rather not have to just to read this link.

A poster called Steve Manfred wrote the following two posts:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Manfred

I've checked with my contact at BBC WA. Yes, it is happening.

Series 1-4 are being upscaled for it. They should also be available as individual seasons.

It's not coming out this year though. This is for 2014.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Manfred

Clarification (owing to something I initially misread in what I was told):

The Complete Box Set will be released yet this year, close to the anniversary. The individual series 1-4 will follow on next year.

Another poster makes an interesting argument as to why the blu rays should look better than an upscaled version of the region 1 DVDs, no matter how good your blu ray players' upscaling is:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quidgybo

The region 1 DVD spec supports less resolution (480 lines) than the native SD resolution used in Europe (576 lines). A Bluray disc release will almost certainly be up scaled from the original 576 lines of resolution, while a Bluray player in North America would be up scaling from the 480 lines of the DVD release yielding less detail from the outset.

bondfooll · 07-19-2013, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mar3o

Also, While the remote seems kinda cool, I really would just rather save money and skip the thing. Really, we're not looking to buy toys here, we're looking to buy the series. How much does that remote jack up the price when we don't even need it? Just another way to get more money for the set.

Besides, uber-fans like me, who are most likely to buy this set, probably already have the screwdriver if they want it. I know I do.

Hawkguy · 07-19-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondfooll

Besides, uber-fans like me, who are most likely to buy this set, probably already have the screwdriver if they want it. I know I do.

How is it?

bondfooll · 07-19-2013, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

How is it?

As a sonic screwdriver replica? Damn near flawless, aside from the fact that the "claws" don't open. As a remote control? It's really fairly impractical. I can't imagine using it to control my home theater every day. Fun for cosplay or "make-believe," though. I'd rather they include this one, which isn't out yet.

biglou114 · 07-19-2013, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondfooll

As a sonic screwdriver replica? Damn near flawless, aside from the fact that the "claws" don't open. As a remote control? It's really fairly impractical. I can't imagine using it to control my home theater every day. Fun for cosplay or "make-believe," though. I'd rather they include this one, which isn't out yet.

My two problems with it are that it only can only store up to three devices, who only has three devices connected to their tv, and that it won't work on the PS3 (but then again no remote does).

Hawkguy · 07-19-2013, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondfooll

As a sonic screwdriver replica? Damn near flawless, aside from the fact that the "claws" don't open. As a remote control? It's really fairly impractical. I can't imagine using it to control my home theater every day. Fun for cosplay or "make-believe," though. I'd rather they include this one, which isn't out yet.

Ah, sounds ok. I have the real-metal-screwdriver one, which I guess is the most 'practical' of the bunch.

MTRodaba2468 · 07-19-2013, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickWJ324

"For the first time ever, BBC Home Entertainment is collecting the complete new Doctor Who together on Blu-ray plus an amazing assortment of additional items including the totally unique Doctor Who Universal Remote Control Sonic Screwdriver and more!

The collection includes Series 1-4, featuring Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston and Tenth Doctor David Tennant, making their Blu-ray debut in newly remastered versions at full 1080p resolution, plus Series 5-7 featuring Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, also on 1080p high definition Blu-ray. Catch up with the complete new Doctor Who in high definition just in time for the historic 50th Anniversary Special this fall"

Can't wait to see what they look like!

As someone else posted already, Steve Manfred has already stated that the first few seasons are upconverts (which they would have to be, as they were shot in standard video), so that statement about them being "newly remastered versions at full 1080p resolution" is very misleading.

Now, with that said, as much as I really don't want to support a fully upconverted release, if the results look quite good, and they do include some new worthwhile extras (such as the full episodes of Doctor Who Confidential), then maybe, I'd consider getting the individual releases of Seasons 1 through 4 (as I stated before, I have no interest in the remote, and I've already got the Specials, and Seasons 5 and 6 on Blu-Ray, along with Season 5 on DVD, which I only have since it was autographed by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill).

Gojira9 · 07-19-2013, 11:49 PM

According to this site there will be a UK version and it will have different artwork and hopefully a cheaper one.

RickWJ324 · 07-20-2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gojira9

According to this site there will be a UK version and it will have different artwork and hopefully a cheaper one.

The problem with having a UK set is that even though it may be region free there's a strong chance it would be 50i making it unplayable by standard US players. If that isnt the case I would most likely import it. I know some of the bbc shows have done this in the past.

Rick

drjakeyoung · 07-20-2013, 11:52 AM

Might get the UK version of this set and sell of all my DVD ones.

Sons Of Sparda · 07-20-2013, 06:04 PM

order-update@amazon.com <order-update@amazon.com>
9:41 AM (4 hours ago)

to me
Hello,

We have good news! One of your pre-ordered items is now eligible for release date delivery and has been upgraded at no additional charge. Your new delivery estimate is:

"Doctor Who: Series 1-7 Limited-Edition Blu-ray Giftset"
Estimated arrival date: September 24, 2013

Please visit Your Account (http://www.amazon.com/youraccount) for the most up-to-date delivery information about this order. If there are other items in your order, they'll be shipped according to the delivery estimates listed in the order details in Your Account at no additional cost.

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Diditagain · 07-20-2013, 08:01 PM

September 24 seems like an appropriate date, since that is also when S7 is released.

The Doctor Who Comic-Con panel is tomorrow, so I wouldn't be surprised if more details are revealed then.

serena91cs · 07-23-2013, 12:56 AM

So the giftset says it comes with all 7 series.

Will that include the special episodes???

GOMEZFAN69 · 07-23-2013, 02:42 PM

Amazon has removed the 9/24/13 release date from the product page.

Hawkguy · 07-23-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serena91cs

So the giftset says it comes with all 7 series.

Will that include the special episodes???

Yes, you can see the case for them in the bigger picture on amazon.

mymythos · 07-23-2013, 04:50 PM

For those worried that seasons 1 to 4 might not be sold separately, I believe that the strongest indication of that is simply the fact that we can already see the individual cases in the box set. If you notice, the spines are different, and so far every show I've seen on Blu-ray, when they put multiple cases in a box set the sleeves always follow the same pattern.

07-23-2013, 12:56 AM	#97
serena91cs New Member Member since:May 2013 Blu-ray collection:20	So it says series, does that include the specials? So the giftset says it comes with all 7 series. Will that include the special episodes???

07-19-2013, 04:55 PM	#81
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	A couple thoughts on the packaging. First, the box is fairly attractive, but I dunno, I can't help but think it should have just been shaped like the TARDIS. Shouldn't that just be a given if they need to make a big box for Doctor Who blu-rays? Also, While the remote seems kinda cool, I really would just rather save money and skip the thing. Really, we're not looking to buy toys here, we're looking to buy the series. How much does that remote jack up the price when we don't even need it? Just another way to get more money for the set. Personally I'll be upset if I go ahead and buy this just to learn that eventually 1-4 will all end up on retail shelves like BJ's for $20 per season. If I knew that day was coming, I would not buy this. I just want the discs, not the fluff. But you know you can't ever tell what the studios are going to do - I know it was mentioned that 1-4 might be sold separately next year but are we sure about that?

07-19-2013, 05:29 PM	#82
RickWJ324 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Richmond, VA Trading Score:37	Yeah... I could care less about the screwdriver. Its cool, but I'd rather the set be cheaper without it. I may just put it on ebay. Rick

07-19-2013, 07:23 PM	#84
mar3o Banned Member since:Dec 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	More packaging thoughts - I like that the seasons are in individual retail cases as if they were sold separately - this is how it should be done. On the other hand, I hate that they are being stored horizontally. Discs should be stored vertically. Everybody knows this yet studios still put out fancy sets with the discs stored horizontally. If I were to get this I would keep the sets stored vertically outside the box.

07-19-2013, 11:49 PM	#92
Gojira9 Active Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:USA Trading Score:13	According to this site there will be a UK version and it will have different artwork and hopefully a cheaper one.

07-20-2013, 11:52 AM	#94
drjakeyoung Junior Member Member since:May 2013	Might get the UK version of this set and sell of all my DVD ones.

07-20-2013, 06:04 PM	#95
Sons Of Sparda Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:1044 Trading Score:9	order-update@amazon.com <order-update@amazon.com> 9:41 AM (4 hours ago) to me Hello, We have good news! One of your pre-ordered items is now eligible for release date delivery and has been upgraded at no additional charge. Your new delivery estimate is: "Doctor Who: Series 1-7 Limited-Edition Blu-ray Giftset" Estimated arrival date: September 24, 2013 Please visit Your Account (http://www.amazon.com/youraccount) for the most up-to-date delivery information about this order. If there are other items in your order, they'll be shipped according to the delivery estimates listed in the order details in Your Account at no additional cost. Sincerely, Customer Service Department http://www.amazon.com

07-20-2013, 08:01 PM	#96
Diditagain Senior Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:50	September 24 seems like an appropriate date, since that is also when S7 is released. The Doctor Who Comic-Con panel is tomorrow, so I wouldn't be surprised if more details are revealed then.

07-23-2013, 02:42 PM	#98
GOMEZFAN69 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sartell, MN 4K collection:1573 Blu-ray collection:8201 DVD collection:87	Amazon has removed the 9/24/13 release date from the product page.

07-23-2013, 04:50 PM	#100
mymythos Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray reviews:1	For those worried that seasons 1 to 4 might not be sold separately, I believe that the strongest indication of that is simply the fact that we can already see the individual cases in the box set. If you notice, the spines are different, and so far every show I've seen on Blu-ray, when they put multiple cases in a box set the sleeves always follow the same pattern.

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