Batman: The Killing Joke Steelbook (Target Exclusive) - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

Shadowscythe85 · 06-23-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by megafan2000

I've never bought any of the DC steels. I get having to go in store to get it (was going to do that anyway) but there's never an actual live pre-order link to ensure that you do get one (assuming someone actually sets pre-orders aside at customer service), it's pretty much just all out war?

Pretty much, most stores only get a couple of steels so they don't do any sort of holds / in-store pickups for them. Just have to fight your way for one at opening.

willo007 · 06-23-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ihavecandygetnthevan

link will not get you the steelbook though

that's odd, it takes me to this page:

Ihavecandygetnthevan · 06-23-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by willo007

that's odd, it takes me to this page:

[Show spoiler]

really ? are you trying to be obtuse on purpose ? everyone should know how these DC releases work by now.

kryptonite1970 · 06-23-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ihavecandygetnthevan

really ? are you trying to be obtuse on purpose ? everyone should know how these DC releases work by now.

Based on previous releases but anything can change.

bfett9 · 06-23-2016, 03:56 PM

The one nice thing it might do at release or after is show stock available maybe at certain stores, also interesting thing is that it is prominently displaying a rated R logo sticker on the front so hopefully parents don't have a meltdown and show it to their kids by mistake.

kryptonite1970 · 06-23-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bfett9

The one nice thing it might do at release or after is show stock available maybe at certain stores, also interesting thing is that it is prominently displaying a rated R logo sticker on the front so hopefully parents don't have a meltdown and show it to their kids by mistake.

Parents nowadays don't really care...

mrjeff · 06-23-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by megafan2000

I've never bought any of the DC steels. I get having to go in store to get it (was going to do that anyway) but there's never an actual live pre-order link to ensure that you do get one (assuming someone actually sets pre-orders aside at customer service), it's pretty much just all out war?

I was able to order Dark Knight Returns and had it mailed to me back in 2013.

lokie56 · 06-23-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kryptonite1970

Parents nowadays don't really care...

You say that now, release day I bet there would be a bunch of angry messages against target WB etc, because they didn't have the brain cells to bother and check the movie rating for something they buy.

I know a lot of adults, who just go Batman = ok for kids without bothering to check.

Friend of family had a meltdown when she bought Assault on Arkham for her 10 year old, and watched it with them just assuming it would be ok and kid friendly since its a "cartoon." (In my opinion their own fault for not reading rating)

On flipside I have seen parents like you say who just don't care. In line to checkout at a Gamestop, mother on her phone in front of me, and rep says "Mam this video game GTA 5 is rated M, your son is age 11 are you ok with purchasing this game, it is highly violet, there is use of drugs, guns etc"

Mom "Should I be getting this game, the man says its not ok for you?" (SHES ASKING THE 11 YEAR OLD WHAT THE HELL DOES SHE THINK HES GOING TO SAY)

Kid, "But mommmm jake has it at his house and I want to play with him."

Without batting an eye checks out.

In that case stupid parent, but regardless when in either case *IF* a parent chooses to get angry or mad etc, who do they blame? Studio, developer store rep etc. Just the stupidity on their own part.

rickah88 · 06-23-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kryptonite1970

Parents nowadays don't really care...

As a parent, I 100% disagree with your blanket statement.

DarkEco910 · 06-23-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bfett9

The one nice thing it might do at release or after is show stock available maybe at certain stores, also interesting thing is that it is prominently displaying a rated R logo sticker on the front so hopefully parents don't have a meltdown and show it to their kids by mistake.

I'm willing to bet these still get put on the kids' new release endcap. I'd be shocked if they weren't, actually. I'm very happy to see that they are putting the R rating logo right on the front.

DarkEco910 · 06-23-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kryptonite1970

Parents nowadays don't really care...

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Originally Posted by rickah88

As a parent, I 100% disagree with your blanket statement.

After working in the public sector for well over a decade, it can go both ways. I have had parents "inconvenienced" and "appalled" that they had to walk all the way back electronics to purchase M rated games despite the kid having said parent's ID and credit card. I've had parents that will let kids walk all over them. Parents who literally just don't give a flip how their kid reacts or what they do or what they play or what they watch. On the flip-side, there are parents who know how to say "no" or listen to what I had to say about content. It all depends who it is. So, it's a coin-toss these days. Not one extreme or the other.

bfett9 · 06-23-2016, 04:30 PM

I mean if I see it near kids stuff I know I will personally make an effort to inform employee on the fact its R rated if they want to fix it thats on them.

DarkEco910 · 06-23-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bfett9

I mean if I see it near kids stuff I know I will personally make an effort to inform employee on the fact its R rated if they want to fix it thats on them.

It all comes down to the planogram set by corporate. And trust me, Target corporate is as dumb as they come...

rickah88 · 06-23-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mertz523

After working in the public sector for well over a decade, it can go both ways. I have had parents "inconvenienced" and "appalled" that they had to walk all the way back electronics to purchase M rated games despite the kid having said parent's ID and credit card. I've had parents that will let kids walk all over them. Parents who literally just don't give a flip how their kid reacts or what they do or what they play or what they watch. On the flip-side, there are parents who know how to say "no" or listen to what I had to say about content. It all depends who it is. So, it's a coin-toss these days. Not one extreme or the other.

It's really not a "coin toss" at all. It's called proper parenting. That's all.

BizCat · 06-23-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

As a parent, I 100% disagree with your blanket statement.

As a parent myself, I have not had to cross this bridge yet as my two kids are pretty young, but when the time comes I'll be stricter on what they do and don't see compared to some, to a degree. Having said that, I do believe majority of parents out there just don't care (or they lack giving any of their attention) to what their kids are watching and playing. This goes for tv/movies and video games. As a former retail employee, it's a bit surprising..

rickah88 · 06-23-2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BizCat

As a parent myself, I have not had to cross this bridge yet as my two kids are pretty young, but when the time comes I'll be stricter on what they do and don't see compared to some, to a degree. Having said that, I do believe majority of parents out there just don't care (or they lack giving any of their attention) to what their kids are watching and playing. This goes for tv/movies and video games. As a former retail employee, it's a bit surprising..

I'm sure there are, but not all parents. Majority? I doubt it, but there are no facts to support this either way. So it's pretty much opinion.

DarkEco910 · 06-23-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

It's really not a "coin toss" at all. It's called proper parenting. That's all.

We can agree to disagree based on our locations.

But yes, you'd be amazed at the spectrum between caring and not caring in the places that I've lived and worked in. Coin-toss is most appropriate.

rickah88 · 06-23-2016, 05:04 PM

Yes, definitely agree to disagree.

MifuneFan · 06-23-2016, 05:06 PM

We're all from the north, so let's just blame the south

Kidding, I do agree with Rick that it boils down to proper parenting, and I don't believe the majority of parents out there are bad. We sadly mostly see examples of bad parenting on the news, which is inevitable, and I'm sure bad parents also stand out more in ones' memory than a parent doing the right thing, which you might not take notice of at all.

SteelMaiden · 06-23-2016, 05:51 PM

If you live in the States you can see this on the big screen before it hit the stores on Aug.2

Fandango have tickets available for one night only, July 25th.

06-23-2016, 03:56 PM	#85
bfett9 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:109	The one nice thing it might do at release or after is show stock available maybe at certain stores, also interesting thing is that it is prominently displaying a rated R logo sticker on the front so hopefully parents don't have a meltdown and show it to their kids by mistake.

06-23-2016, 04:30 PM	#92
bfett9 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2013 Trading Score:109	I mean if I see it near kids stuff I know I will personally make an effort to inform employee on the fact its R rated if they want to fix it thats on them.

06-23-2016, 05:04 PM	#98
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Yes, definitely agree to disagree.

06-23-2016, 05:06 PM	#99
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	We're all from the north, so let's just blame the south Kidding, I do agree with Rick that it boils down to proper parenting, and I don't believe the majority of parents out there are bad. We sadly mostly see examples of bad parenting on the news, which is inevitable, and I'm sure bad parents also stand out more in ones' memory than a parent doing the right thing, which you might not take notice of at all.

06-23-2016, 05:51 PM	#100
SteelMaiden Special Member Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:377 Trading Score:2	If you live in the States you can see this on the big screen before it hit the stores on Aug.2 Fandango have tickets available for one night only, July 25th.

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