Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection (1931-1954) - Page 51 - Blu-ray Forum

Alhlan Ain Ajeeba · 08-01-2012, 11:51 AM

The thing is that with the coffin set now available for preorder at amazon uk, how big it actually is ? If its not bigger and bulkier than lets say the wizard of oz ultimate edition, id be willing to get it. Anyway to know ?

Sinthetic · 08-01-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Alhlan Ain Ajeeba

The thing is that with the coffin set now available for preorder at amazon uk, how big it actually is ? If its not bigger and bulkier than lets say the wizard of oz ultimate edition, id be willing to get it. Anyway to know ?

If it includes 8 individual Amaray cases, then it'll be pretty bulky for sure. Although looking at 8 of my UK Amarays next to each other, I think it could be quite discreet if done right.

nycomet · 08-01-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic

No brainer really:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Unive...Blu-ray/51918/

Actually, I'm sure the "It'll take up too much space" comments are sure to follow.

I preordered the regular box set from amazon UK and seeing this coffin-shaped box set has me confused and re-thinking my purchase. The casket box is lovely, but it truly might be a challenge to store this item in my BD library because if its unique shape.

Pricewise, it is not a lot more than the standard box set. If only there were promo pics of the inside of the coffin.

Do we know if the booklet that is inside the USA box set is also included in the UK box set?

Sinthetic · 08-01-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

I preordered the regular box set from amazon UK and seeing this coffin-shaped box set has me confused and re-thinking my purchase. The casket box is lovely, but it truly might be a challenge to store this item in my BD library because if its unique shape.

Pricewise, it is not a lot more than the standard box set. If only there were promo pics of the inside of the coffin.

Do we know if the booklet that is inside the USA box set is also included in the UK box set?

Pretty sure you will have your promo pics if you go for either of the UK releases.

This is what it says on Play.com:

44 page booklet
8 exclusive art cards with original theatrical posters

rickah88 · 08-01-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic

No brainer really:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Unive...Blu-ray/51918/

Actually, I'm sure the "It'll take up too much space" comments are sure to follow.

Sweet! I'm assuming this set will be region free, I might have to cancel my US order for this one!

Jbug · 08-01-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Movie Man Don

Absolutely!!! I've been watching Bela since I was a small child. As much as I love the Hammer remake there's nothing like the original.

I can't wait for this to delivered. I can only imagine how it's gonna look coming out of my 5010.

I can't wait either and +1 to every thing else you said.

Tns49 · 08-01-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

I preordered the regular box set from amazon UK and seeing this coffin-shaped box set has me confused and re-thinking my purchase. The casket box is lovely, but it truly might be a challenge to store this item in my BD library because if its unique shape.

Pricewise, it is not a lot more than the standard box set. If only there were promo pics of the inside of the coffin.

Do we know if the booklet that is inside the USA box set is also included in the UK box set?

Sounds like its a bit different.

UK
Contain hours of bonus features, a 44 page booklet and 8 exclusive art cards with original theatrical posters.

US
In addition, the collection comes with a forty-eight-page book featuring behind-the-scenes photographs, original posters, and rare correspondences.

The difference may be the 8 art cards are on the 4 extra pages in US Booklet.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-01-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic

If it includes 8 individual Amaray cases, then it'll be pretty bulky for sure. Although looking at 8 of my UK Amarays next to each other, I think it could be quite discreet if done right.

Based on the price, I bet it's just the box set inside the coffin.

Ashamed Pegasus · 08-01-2012, 05:24 PM

A clip was posted on YouTube about restoring Dracula for the BD release.

Jukka · 08-01-2012, 06:36 PM

UK coffin release is perfect and it comes just in time for my Halloween party!

Adam4Rizzel · 08-01-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mport5150

Yeah, it would be $800 MSRP! Lol!

But it would be so worth it.

WolletBullet01 · 08-01-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1983

As far as the restored Dracula, being that they have done a brand new restoration, I think it would be the uncut edition, though I dont know that for a fact.

I hope you are right

WolletBullet01 · 08-01-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Sweet! I'm assuming this set will be region free, I might have to cancel my US order for this one!

Same here....it says region B-is that a problem here in the states or are we good to go?

Sinthetic · 08-01-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WolletBullet01

Same here....it says region B-is that a problem here in the states or are we good to go?

You guys are Region A, but I would take it with a pinch of salt. Amazon UK defaults most stuff to B. If I was betting, I'd put 80% on it being Region FREE.

mport5150 · 08-01-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mport5150

Yeah, it would be $800 MSRP! Lol!

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Originally Posted by rickah88

I would consider that!

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Originally Posted by Adam4Rizzel

But it would be so worth it.

We could get it for $347 during the November B&N CC sale..lol!

nycomet · 08-01-2012, 10:15 PM

Is Dracula the ONLY movie in this set to receive extensive restoration or are the other films in the collection also restored above and beyond what we've seen on the oldray DVDs (which look pretty good, by the way).

rickah88 · 08-01-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mport5150

We could get it for $347 during the November B&N CC sale..lol!

Well $800 = (at least)$560 on Amazon, then as you said I would hope for a sweet BF sale. Anyways, great post.

I'm happy with this UK coffin set. Heck I'll proudly display that during Halloween as a decroative piece!

MykeHavoc · 08-01-2012, 11:07 PM

Invisible Man is sourced from an entirely new source. Creature is a widescreen transfer for the first time. I believe Frankenstein and Wolf Man are also new transfers.

Terrorfirmer · 08-01-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic

No brainer really:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Unive...Blu-ray/51918/

Actually, I'm sure the "It'll take up too much space" comments are sure to follow.

SWEET! Just cancelled my original UK order and pre-ordered this

can't wait!

metal134 · 08-01-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinthetic

Actually, I'm sure the "It'll take up too much space" comments are sure to follow.

And that's not a valid comment why, exactly?

View Poll Results: Which set are you buying?
US set	367	32.54%
Canadian set	23	2.04%
UK set (standard)	475	42.11%
UK set (coffin)	223	19.77%
German set (standard)	5	0.44%
German set (coffin)	5	0.44%
French set (coffin)	13	1.15%
Australian set (standard)	8	0.71%
Swedish set (standard)	3	0.27%
Swedish set (coffin)	6	0.53%
Voters: 1128. You may not vote on this poll

08-01-2012, 11:51 AM	#1001
Alhlan Ain Ajeeba Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Naples, Italy	The thing is that with the coffin set now available for preorder at amazon uk, how big it actually is ? If its not bigger and bulkier than lets say the wizard of oz ultimate edition, id be willing to get it. Anyway to know ?

08-01-2012, 06:36 PM	#1010
Jukka Junior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Finland Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:204 DVD collection:23	UK coffin release is perfect and it comes just in time for my Halloween party!

08-01-2012, 10:15 PM	#1016
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Is Dracula the ONLY movie in this set to receive extensive restoration or are the other films in the collection also restored above and beyond what we've seen on the oldray DVDs (which look pretty good, by the way).

08-01-2012, 11:07 PM	#1018
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	Invisible Man is sourced from an entirely new source. Creature is a widescreen transfer for the first time. I believe Frankenstein and Wolf Man are also new transfers.

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