Gamera: The Complete Collection (1965-2006)

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by AKNewbie

Just ordered from Zavvi. Missed the code since I moved too quickly. So now I have 1 set back- ordered from Az (back before the release date) which I expect to be cancelled at some point, and 1 set ordered from Zavvi.

My luck is now that I ordered from Zavvi, Az will make good on the back-order.
We'll see.

I'm sure you'd be able to find someone to take one set off your hands

Might as well send Zavvi an email and see if they'll apply the 12% code since the order is brand new. They likely won't do it, but it can't really hurt to ask I don't think

[bradenklune]

Does anybody know why August Ragone didn't do an introduction for, "Gamera The Brave?" His other intros look like they were all recorded on the same day, so I'm guessing it's not because of COVID.

[hyacinththreads]

Originally Posted by NR1

These Vintage Stock/ Movie Trading Company locations have Gamera: The Complete Collection NEW for $129.99. I can confirm first hand that the Irving location does indeed have at least 1 copy sitting on a shelf behind the counter.

Liberty
1918 Star Drive, Suite A
Liberty Missouri 64068
Call us 816-407-9494, to pick up or ship from this store.

Farmington
3020 E. 20th St
Farmington New Mexico 87402
Call us 505-278-8760, to pick up or ship from this store.

Irving
2620 N. Belt Line Road
Irving Texas 75062
Call us 972-570-5323, to pick up or ship from this store.

Hulen
4604 Southwest Loop 820
Fort Worth Texas 76109
Call us 817-731-6659, to pick up or ship from this store.

No one else who ordered one of these sets posted anything but I'll say this has been a headache. I ordered on Sunday and they created a label on Monday at night I see but didn't mail it. There's no movement on the USPS website. When I spoke to them yesterday asking for the tracking number they claimed it was picked up a day ago. I was also told it was sent priority but I see from the tracking it says media mail. I'll call again to ask but I have no idea what is going on or if I'm even going to receive it.

[MifuneFan]

Zavvi finally sold out. I was surprised at how long it was available.

[Stream of Kaijuness]

Amazon US currently has one used copy of the Gamera set listed for $107.54 with "Moderate cosmetic damage on item case." It's sold by Amazon Warehouse so it lists free shipping.

[MifuneFan]

Already gone lol

[Mando54]

Originally Posted by bradenklune

Does anybody know why August Ragone didn't do an introduction for, "Gamera The Brave?" His other intros look like they were all recorded on the same day, so I'm guessing it's not because of COVID.

It was actually.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1295

[starsteam]

The full quote from the interview;

In terms of anything missing due to time constraints, the main thing would be the lack of an August Ragone introduction to Gamera the Brave. The introductions he filmed for the first eleven films were all shot in one marathon session, and it was intended that a second day of filming would be scheduled soon after for filming his introduction to Gamera the Brave as well as some material on Warning from Space and another film. Sadly, COVID-19 struck and filming had to be cancelled – we tried to get the introduction to happen another way, but it wasn’t feasible in the end.

[dcmatthews]

Well, I promised an update with my order from Rarewaves, if anybody's interested.

Following a tip from this very thread, I placed an order for this set on or about Aug. 26 with Rarewaves, which is located in the UK. (Paid $155.99, plus $6.69 for overseas shipping; not a great price, but the thing was sold out practically everywhere else.)

I didn't get a tracking number with the email confirming that my order had shipped; but yesterday I emailed asking for it, and received the number this morning. So now I know that my order is currently in the hands of the USPS, in Glendale Heights, IL. Since I live in Florida, I think I can expect it in about ...a week, maybe?

But I feel better knowing that my Gamera set is at least in the US.

[JHolliday]

Originally Posted by hyacinththreads

No one else who ordered one of these sets posted anything but I'll say this has been a headache. I ordered on Sunday and they created a label on Monday at night I see but didn't mail it. There's no movement on the USPS website. When I spoke to them yesterday asking for the tracking number they claimed it was picked up a day ago. I was also told it was sent priority but I see from the tracking it says media mail. I'll call again to ask but I have no idea what is going on or if I'm even going to receive it.

I tried calling the Farmington store and it was a 45 minute assache.

They refuse to ship anything over the phone over $100.

[STinG666]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

I'm sure you'd be able to find someone to take one set off your hands

Might as well send Zavvi an email and see if they'll apply the 12% code since the order is brand new. They likely won't do it, but it can't really hurt to ask I don't think

Yeah, I've been in the same boat of expecting a shipment from Grindhouse that should arrive by Saturday and still having an order from Amazon UK that's been standing still for about 2 weeks now. I don't intend to cancel the latter until I have the GHV order in my hands and see everything is in there (not that I distrust GHV as I haven't issue with them for the past 2 years of visiting or ordering from them, but just the reports of how some people in this thread have been receiving their items from other vendors) and if it turns out that suddenly my Amz order is dispatched prior to that point, my game plan is just to resell it on ebay for the exact price that I paid for the Amazon order rather than some scalper bullshit.

[hariseldon]

Originally Posted by STinG666

Yeah, I've been in the same boat of expecting a shipment from Grindhouse that should arrive by Saturday and still having an order from Amazon UK that's been standing still for about 2 weeks now. I don't intend to cancel the latter until I have the GHV order in my hands and see everything is in there (not that I distrust GHV as I haven't issue with them for the past 2 years of visiting or ordering from them, but just the reports of how some people in this thread have been receiving their items from other vendors) and if it turns out that suddenly my Amz order is dispatched prior to that point, my game plan is just to resell it on ebay for the exact price that I paid for the Amazon order rather than some scalper bullshit.

My advice if it comes down to it -- offer it here first. It still sounds like some people are still looking.

Save the Ebay headaches and fees

[BillBR]

Originally Posted by dcmatthews

Well, I promised an update with my order from Rarewaves, if anybody's interested.

Following a tip from this very thread, I placed an order for this set on or about Aug. 26 with Rarewaves, which is located in the UK. (Paid $155.99, plus $6.69 for overseas shipping; not a great price, but the thing was sold out practically everywhere else.)

I didn't get a tracking number with the email confirming that my order had shipped; but yesterday I emailed asking for it, and received the number this morning. So now I know that my order is currently in the hands of the USPS, in Glendale Heights, IL. Since I live in Florida, I think I can expect it in about ...a week, maybe?

But I feel better knowing that my Gamera set is at least in the US.

Thanks for the update. The same exact thing happened to me with my Rarewaves order today...the tracking number I was checking for the last few days finally updated, and gave me a USPS tracking number saying that it's arrived somewhere in NJ. Since I live in NYC, I hope it arrives tomorrow. Will let you know...

[Nightman]

My order from Grindhouse Video came in today. It looks to be in great condition to me.

My only complaint about the set is that arrow went with the book binding to house the discs. This type of binding doesn’t usually bother me and I haven’t had a problem in the past. But this time the adhesive that holds the book together leaked out onto disc 4, making Gamera vs Zigra unplayable. Luckily I was able to clean it off using goo gone. It plays now, but I won’t be putting it back in the book.

[alanxander]

Originally Posted by dcmatthews

Well, I promised an update with my order from Rarewaves, if anybody's interested.

Following a tip from this very thread, I placed an order for this set on or about Aug. 26 with Rarewaves, which is located in the UK. (Paid $155.99, plus $6.69 for overseas shipping; not a great price, but the thing was sold out practically everywhere else.)

I didn't get a tracking number with the email confirming that my order had shipped; but yesterday I emailed asking for it, and received the number this morning. So now I know that my order is currently in the hands of the USPS, in Glendale Heights, IL. Since I live in Florida, I think I can expect it in about ...a week, maybe?

But I feel better knowing that my Gamera set is at least in the US.

Rarewaves is one of my favorite stores on ebay. I've ordered a number of British and European items from them, and while they never upload a tracking number, they've always shown up, and in fine condition. They had an out of print boxed Doctor Who vinyl set (Amazon exclusive edition) up a couple of times at a really low price and I couldn't believe they were selling the limited version as opposed to the regular. I finally decided to try it, and a few weeks later - BOOM! Exactly what they said it was! Now I double check with them when I think of buying something from Amazon UK just in case they have another surprise deal!

[shadow5555]

Originally Posted by STinG666

Yeah, I've been in the same boat of expecting a shipment from Grindhouse that should arrive by Saturday and still having an order from Amazon UK that's been standing still for about 2 weeks now. I don't intend to cancel the latter until I have the GHV order in my hands and see everything is in there (not that I distrust GHV as I haven't issue with them for the past 2 years of visiting or ordering from them, but just the reports of how some people in this thread have been receiving their items from other vendors) and if it turns out that suddenly my Amz order is dispatched prior to that point, my game plan is just to resell it on ebay for the exact price that I paid for the Amazon order rather than some scalper bullshit.

If that offer still stands, I'm more than happy to take it off of your hands.

Long time lurker, but a long time supporter of the site. This collection has been my white whale...err turtle, lol. Every time I see someone in the thread mention a new lead on where to grab a copy, I head over there only to find I've missed out....again.

So yes please, if you do end up with a 2nd copy, I will be more than happy to pay you what you put into it, plus a little extra for your troubles. Just let me know. Thanks.

Originally Posted by hariseldon

My advice if it comes down to it -- offer it here first. It still sounds like some people are still looking.

Save the Ebay headaches and fees

You are not wrong about that.

I pre-ordered mine on Amazon and they didn't come through, thinking this shouldn't be an issue to get and it's been a massive pain to track down and apparently every time I don't come here to check on an update is when there's another lead and I miss out yet again.

So I appreciate any and all help I can get to track down a copy.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Originally Posted by bradenklune

Does anybody know why August Ragone didn't do an introduction for, "Gamera The Brave?" His other intros look like they were all recorded on the same day, so I'm guessing it's not because of COVID.

Originally Posted by Mando54

It was actually.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1295

Originally Posted by starsteam

The full quote from the interview;

I was wondering about that too. I, regardless how I felt for the Showa sequels, did enjoy Ragone's insight for each film.

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Saw Iris and Brave.

Iris is a very good film. The dynamics of the monsters and who was/is connected to them. Great production quality all around. I know that "4" isn't legit but goddamn did I want to see what this Gamera could end up doing. Great ending though. Man, Heisei Gamera is a badass. Kaiju takes an ass kicking but make it through somehow.

Now... Brave. It's not a bad film. It's just a huge dip in filmmaking compared to the previous Gamera. The direction alone stood out to me to how high quality Kaneko was in comparison to Tasaki. Ditto for the script. I like the overall ideas of Brave but feel that actors aren't that good or the script is really simplified. Maybe both? The Kaiju were fine, again the shots compared to the Heisei Gamera series are rather simple. They don't look as real. Either way, I did enjoy Toto. I thought he was a good Gamera. Overall, I think the script and/or the actors really knock it down a bit. I don't mind that this was more for kids but it did lack power. It almost felt it dumbed itself down a good bit. Which I don't think any film should. Kids can handle drama, just make it compelling.

[starsteam]

I started watching my set today with Gamera and Gammera. Even though there wasn't a whole lot of newly produced extras they did a pretty nice job sourcing up some archival material that hasn't been released in the US before.
Even though "Gamera Special" is mainly just trailers and SPX scenes from the movies (making it a pretty redundant viewing) there is a segment in the second half with footage from a kaiju suit workshop where they're putting on a actual Gamera suit (and some Ultraman monsters make a appearance too). It's pretty neat (filled with turtle meat) since there isn't really a whole lot of footage of the actual suits being made. There was a cool feature on Tokyo Shock's DVD of Varan where they re-made the Varan suit.

[ewokzilla]

This set is beautiful in almost every way...except the fact that the discs are in the dreaded cardboard sleeves...Guaranteed to get scratches on a blu ray. I took the discs out one time to insert them into hanger sleeves and a few of them got tiny scratches from the cardboard. Why do companies do this?

[bradenklune]

Thanks to those who updated me on the Ragone situation. Much appreciated.

Now, if any of you can answer the question I left on August 23 about the Star Trek - Into Darkness 4k disc.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...273069&page=68