An American Werewolf in London (1981) (Limited Edition) - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

DR Herbert West · 08-01-2019, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tardif

How many units is this “limited” to?

Probably 10,000.

I KEEL YOU · 08-01-2019, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WaverBoy

That’s way too spoilerish for my taste.

I agree. Every scene from the movie is crammed into that artwork. This is my favorite custom artwork of Das Ding that I've seen:

Hedji · 08-01-2019, 04:31 PM

Every era of home video has distinct art styles. We happen to be in an epoch of Justin Osborne/Graham Humphreys. Personally, I like them. You see this style on a lot of boutique T shirts like Fright Rags also. Probably one day, we will look back at these days with similar fondness as VHS box art styles of the 80s and 90s. There will always be wiggle room for the Mondo style art, but even that is very anchored to the modern era, though it recalls older styles.

I don't mind floating heads, but I guess they really annoy some. But that's art. I'm glad it's not just photoshopped collages like from the early '00s.

DukeTogo84 · 08-01-2019, 04:37 PM

I guess different taste for different folks. I personally think Graham Humphreys is one of the best artists alive today, and I really enjoyed his representation of the Thing. I really enjoy his work on the cover for AWIL as well as the film The Man With a Thousand Faces amongst many. Just my personal taste.

sfmarine · 08-02-2019, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Probably 10,000.

Waterworld was the same, I believe and it didn’t sell out. Arrow did post on their Facebook that it was going fast.

GasmaskAvenger · 08-02-2019, 07:20 AM

Got my copy reserved through DiabolikDVD.

yellowcakeuf6 · 08-02-2019, 12:45 PM

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

Member-222782 · 08-02-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

I kind of do but knowing that something is already paid for gives me peace of mind - most of the time. It's especially annoying when you order bundles that approximate the $100 price point. The retailers that do it should offer upfront payments as a choice.

Dk8819 · 08-02-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I kind of do but knowing that something is already paid for gives me peace of mind - most of the time. It's especially annoying when you order bundles that approximate the $100 price point. The retailers that do it should offer upfront payments as a choice.

Or a payment plan. I know that might be too difficult for some companies but I don't see why some of the boutique labels don't offer it on their more expensive bundles etc.

mca213 · 08-02-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

Yes, thats why I pre-order from Amazon

dallywhitty · 08-02-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

Depends. Sometimes I prefer to be charged upfront. I've got enough to pay for in October, so I'd rather pay for American Werewolf and Nightbreed now while I don't have additional bills and/or events to attend.

Filmmaker · 08-02-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

The only time it irritates me is when I have to jump quickly on a limited edition release for fear it will sell out when I haven’t had the time to more effectively save or budget for it.

Member-222782 · 08-02-2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mca213

Yes, thats why I pre-order from Amazon

Someone on the UK thread said that Amazon (at least the UK branch) will start charging upfront for preorders and they even linked to what looked like an official Amazon Terms & Conditions-type page confirming it. This was last month and so far no one has started any outrage threads to complain so I'm guessing it was fake.

filmo70 · 08-02-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Probably 10,000.

Is that just the US edition?

MassiveMovieBuff · 08-02-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

Yeah I do. It doesn't make much sense to me honestly. There's times where I have to wait since I have bills to pay at that time I want to preorder.

GasmaskAvenger · 08-02-2019, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

Depends on the title.

Some movies/editions i'd be happy to be charged upon shipment but when it comes to releases that have a greater chance of selling out fast or some other potential weird incident could spring up, I go the Diabolik/direct monthts in advance route for them.

Max Solo · 08-02-2019, 05:06 PM

I feel like the older I get .. three months isn’t really that long.

agenda · 08-02-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Solo

I feel like the older I get .. three months isn’t really that long.

Same here, but still... I see a bad moon a-rising!

yellowcakeuf6 · 08-02-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mca213

Yes, thats why I pre-order from Amazon

Yeah, me too, but right now Amazon is listing this $17 more than Diabolik. I'll wait a bit, but not too long.

DR Herbert West · 08-02-2019, 07:24 PM

Down to $33

08-01-2019, 04:31 PM	#163
Hedji Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:944 DVD collection:73 Trading Score:17	Every era of home video has distinct art styles. We happen to be in an epoch of Justin Osborne/Graham Humphreys. Personally, I like them. You see this style on a lot of boutique T shirts like Fright Rags also. Probably one day, we will look back at these days with similar fondness as VHS box art styles of the 80s and 90s. There will always be wiggle room for the Mondo style art, but even that is very anchored to the modern era, though it recalls older styles. I don't mind floating heads, but I guess they really annoy some. But that's art. I'm glad it's not just photoshopped collages like from the early '00s.

08-01-2019, 04:37 PM	#164
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4942 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:139	I guess different taste for different folks. I personally think Graham Humphreys is one of the best artists alive today, and I really enjoyed his representation of the Thing. I really enjoy his work on the cover for AWIL as well as the film The Man With a Thousand Faces amongst many. Just my personal taste.

08-02-2019, 07:20 AM	#166
GasmaskAvenger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Fresno, California, USA 4K collection:1112 Blu-ray collection:4987 DVD collection:656 Trading Score:33	Got my copy reserved through DiabolikDVD.

08-02-2019, 12:45 PM	#167
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	Does anybody else have a problem with being charged at the time of the order for something being released in 3 months?

08-02-2019, 05:06 PM	#177
Max Solo Special Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	I feel like the older I get .. three months isn’t really that long.

08-02-2019, 07:24 PM	#180
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Down to $33

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