James Bond: The Ultimate Collection (1962-2012) + Volume Collections - Blu-ray Forum

4EverJohnnyBoy · 07-15-2015, 10:11 AM

The James Bond franchise is yet again getting a new line of repackaged collections. This time they'll be split based on the actor: Sean Connery Volume 1 & 2, Roger Moore Volume 1 & 2, Pierce Brosnan Collection, Daniel Craig Collection. Supplemental features will more than likely be recycled from past editions and it seems the only addition to these 6 sets are the UV redemption codes.

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There is also a new ULTIMATE edition listed as an Amazon exclusive that consists of the entire franchise of currently released films and it appears to include a new hardcover or paperback book. Oddly there's no mention of this complete collection including digital redemption codes. The release date is two months from today, 9/15.

I'm sure a formal press release will follow soon (hopefully) but figured get the discussions going now. The volume collections don't have a release date listed but I'd assume these will all drop on 9/15.

Gamma_Winstead · 07-15-2015, 10:13 AM

How many times can they repackage these?

AJHakari · 07-15-2015, 10:16 AM

And if they really wanted to be all "ultimate" about it, they'd include Never Say Never Again and the '60s Casino Royale.

I know they're not considered official Bond canon and all, but as far as I know, Fox has the rights to both, and I don't know why they wouldn't be included if there are bucks to be made off of them.

4EverJohnnyBoy · 07-15-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AJHakari

And if they really wanted to be all "ultimate" about it, they'd include Never Say Never Again and the '60s Casino Royale.

I know they're not considered official Bond canon and all, but as far as I know, Fox has the rights to both, and I don't know why they wouldn't be included if there are bucks to be made off of them.

Understand your logic, but as with most studios...their decisions rarely make sense lol. That being said, with "Spectre" opening this November you know this franchise will continue to be repackaged.

AJHakari · 07-15-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 4EverJohnnyBoy

Understand your logic, but as with most studios...their decisions rarely make sense lol. That being said, with "Spectre" opening this November you know this franchise will continue to be repackaged.

And I presume that because of the mention of 2015 on the third case, this set will have space for Spectre, just as the Bond 50 collection had a spot for Skyfall.

The Rider · 07-15-2015, 10:32 AM

It would be make more sense, if they make new remastered discs of the newer Bond films like Goldeneye! New 4K transfers exist.

4EverJohnnyBoy · 07-15-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AJHakari

And I presume that because of the mention of 2015 on the third case, this set will have space for Spectre, just as the Bond 50 collection had a spot for Skyfall.

I'd assume that a space for "Spectre" bluray disc will be left vacant in that Amazon exclusive, yes. We shall see.

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Originally Posted by The Rider

It would be make more sense, if they make new remastered discs of the newer Bond films like Goldeneye! New 4K transfers exist.

And again yes that would make sense, but alas when have studios made much sense when it comes to repackaging. This is what they do, new transfers probably won't happen until majority of the current stock is sold.

HD Goofnut · 07-15-2015, 11:14 AM

I will never buy a set for Bond until the franchise is finished, which will more than likely be never. I will stick with the individual releases for the foreseeable future.

SIWilson · 07-15-2015, 11:14 AM

I assume then that with these new actor collections, that means the best film of the series "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" gets left out?

tigertron · 07-15-2015, 11:33 AM

I just want a new Goldeneye transfer.

spanky87 · 07-15-2015, 11:34 AM

Where's the Timothy Dalton double feature set?

Can't leave out the second best Bond after Connery.

MifuneFan · 07-15-2015, 12:37 PM

Link to the set:

http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Exclusi...2&keywords=blu

The Great Owl · 07-15-2015, 12:39 PM

I bought all of the pre-Skyfall James Bond Blu-rays individually on the same day that I bought my first Blu-ray player back in 2012. I lived within walking distance of Target, Best Buy, and Walmart, so I was able to get all of the 50th Anniversary discs in one day, since the three stores all had their respective exclusive movies at the time. All of those discs together cost me less than $200.

I like that Ultimate Edition package above, though, and I'd go with that over the existing box set any day of the week, since the discs all go into plastic cases. If I stumble across that set for under $50 at some point in years to come, I might grab it to have backup discs of my collection. Yes, I'm that big of a Bond fan.

MifuneFan · 07-15-2015, 01:35 PM

The US are also getting a wave of 10 Steelbooks. 9 for individual films, and oen specifically for the Craig films apparently. The UK and Germany are getting most of these too (currently using their artwork below, but the US will be identical)

Purchase Links:

Casino Royale
Daniel Craig Collection
Diamonds are Forever
On Her Majesty's Service
For Your Eyes Only
From Russia with Love
Skyfall
Thunderball
Quantum of Solace
You Only Live Twice

Artwork:

(Supplementing with the Intenational artwork until US artwork is officially posted. Should be identical)

PowellPressburger · 07-15-2015, 01:38 PM

Those new set honestly are UGLY! I'd imagine they are the same exact discs repackaged. And I agree if they want it Ultimate include Never Say Never Again, and the original Casino Royal. Many will say NSNA doesn't belong but they now own it as their film, might as well release it.

HD Goofnut · 07-15-2015, 01:56 PM

Those are incredibly ugly steelbooks. It's like some guy well let's just throw one main color on each one with some tiny silhouettes and call it done.

Vlad Draculi · 07-15-2015, 02:00 PM

Oh son of a *****!! No, I don't care about them repackaging them, it is that they are including a book about the movies with it that makes me mad.

MifuneFan · 07-15-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Those are incredibly ugly steelbooks. It's like some guy well let's just throw one main color on each one with some tiny silhouettes and call it done.

They're all taken directly from the credit sequences. I like many of them

PowellPressburger · 07-15-2015, 02:02 PM

that book is probably a junk piece to be honest. Most books that come in these major releases are looked over once if that and never opened again. There are awesome Bond movie books out there more worthwhile rather than buy this ugly box

ccg1978 · 07-15-2015, 02:03 PM

I only like this for the UV release which should have occurred with 50 Years of Bond...

07-15-2015, 10:11 AM	#1
4EverJohnnyBoy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Woodsboro 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:349 Digital collection:1205 iTunes collection:101 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:60	James Bond: The Ultimate Collection (1962-2012) + Volume Collections The James Bond franchise is yet again getting a new line of repackaged collections. This time they'll be split based on the actor: Sean Connery Volume 1 & 2, Roger Moore Volume 1 & 2, Pierce Brosnan Collection, Daniel Craig Collection. Supplemental features will more than likely be recycled from past editions and it seems the only addition to these 6 sets are the UV redemption codes. JBV1.jpg JBV2.jpg JBV3.jpg JBV4.jpg JBV5.jpg There is also a new ULTIMATE edition listed as an Amazon exclusive that consists of the entire franchise of currently released films and it appears to include a new hardcover or paperback book. Oddly there's no mention of this complete collection including digital redemption codes. The release date is two months from today, 9/15. I'm sure a formal press release will follow soon (hopefully) but figured get the discussions going now. The volume collections don't have a release date listed but I'd assume these will all drop on 9/15. Last edited by Scottie; 03-14-2017 at 03:56 PM.

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07-15-2015, 10:13 AM	#2
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:759 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	How many times can they repackage these?

07-15-2015, 10:16 AM	#3
AJHakari Active Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:715 DVD collection:1181	And if they really wanted to be all "ultimate" about it, they'd include Never Say Never Again and the '60s Casino Royale. I know they're not considered official Bond canon and all, but as far as I know, Fox has the rights to both, and I don't know why they wouldn't be included if there are bucks to be made off of them.

07-15-2015, 10:32 AM	#6
The Rider Senior Member Member since:Dec 2012	It would be make more sense, if they make new remastered discs of the newer Bond films like Goldeneye! New 4K transfers exist.

07-15-2015, 11:14 AM	#8
HD Goofnut Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:112 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2100 DVD collection:95 MA collection:686 Digital collection:984 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I will never buy a set for Bond until the franchise is finished, which will more than likely be never. I will stick with the individual releases for the foreseeable future.

07-15-2015, 11:14 AM	#9
SIWilson Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Hadensville, VA	I assume then that with these new actor collections, that means the best film of the series "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" gets left out?

07-15-2015, 11:33 AM	#10
tigertron Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:267 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	I just want a new Goldeneye transfer.

07-15-2015, 11:34 AM	#11
spanky87 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:88 Blu-ray collection:2801 DVD collection:642 iTunes collection:35 Trading Score:57	Where's the Timothy Dalton double feature set? Can't leave out the second best Bond after Connery.

07-15-2015, 12:37 PM	#12
MifuneFan Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:956 Trading Score:69	Link to the set: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Exclusi...2&keywords=blu

07-15-2015, 12:39 PM	#13
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:716 Blu-ray collection:5784 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I bought all of the pre-Skyfall James Bond Blu-rays individually on the same day that I bought my first Blu-ray player back in 2012. I lived within walking distance of Target, Best Buy, and Walmart, so I was able to get all of the 50th Anniversary discs in one day, since the three stores all had their respective exclusive movies at the time. All of those discs together cost me less than $200. I like that Ultimate Edition package above, though, and I'd go with that over the existing box set any day of the week, since the discs all go into plastic cases. If I stumble across that set for under $50 at some point in years to come, I might grab it to have backup discs of my collection. Yes, I'm that big of a Bond fan.

07-15-2015, 01:35 PM	#14
MifuneFan Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:956 Trading Score:69	The US are also getting a wave of 10 Steelbooks. 9 for individual films, and oen specifically for the Craig films apparently. The UK and Germany are getting most of these too (currently using their artwork below, but the US will be identical) Purchase Links: Casino Royale Daniel Craig Collection Diamonds are Forever On Her Majesty's Service For Your Eyes Only From Russia with Love Skyfall Thunderball Quantum of Solace You Only Live Twice Artwork: (Supplementing with the Intenational artwork until US artwork is officially posted. Should be identical)

07-15-2015, 01:38 PM	#15
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mpls, MN 4K collection:539 Blu-ray collection:3878 DVD collection:355 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:258	Those new set honestly are UGLY! I'd imagine they are the same exact discs repackaged. And I agree if they want it Ultimate include Never Say Never Again, and the original Casino Royal. Many will say NSNA doesn't belong but they now own it as their film, might as well release it.

07-15-2015, 01:56 PM	#16
HD Goofnut Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:112 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2100 DVD collection:95 MA collection:686 Digital collection:984 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Those are incredibly ugly steelbooks. It's like some guy well let's just throw one main color on each one with some tiny silhouettes and call it done.

07-15-2015, 02:00 PM	#17
Vlad Draculi Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:567 Trading Score:2	Oh son of a *****!! No, I don't care about them repackaging them, it is that they are including a book about the movies with it that makes me mad.

07-15-2015, 02:02 PM	#19
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Mpls, MN 4K collection:539 Blu-ray collection:3878 DVD collection:355 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:258	that book is probably a junk piece to be honest. Most books that come in these major releases are looked over once if that and never opened again. There are awesome Bond movie books out there more worthwhile rather than buy this ugly box

07-15-2015, 02:03 PM	#20
ccg1978 Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:The Quaker State, USA Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:50 Digital collection:109 Trading Score:79	I only like this for the UV release which should have occurred with 50 Years of Bond...

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