Transformers- Best Buy 2 versions?? - Blu-ray Forum

pilotmike · 06-30-2009, 10:48 AM

Anyone notice Best Buy has 2 versions of the Transformers on Blu-ray. One is on sale for $19.99 and the other is $24.99 but not available till 7/28/09. Anyone have a clue why.

just search transformers on the bestbuy site and click movies you will see

MaCruz · 06-30-2009, 11:06 AM

As far as I know, there's only 1 version (2 disc). The other version you mentioned could include movie money, but I'm not sure why it cost more.

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-30-2009, 12:15 PM

I believe certain countries are releasing a 1 disc version soon or have already done so. I wouldn't be surprised if they start doing that here as well.

metsfan1545d · 06-30-2009, 12:59 PM

one has a slipcover the other doesnt

MOONPHASE · 06-30-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

one has a slipcover the other doesnt

But the price doesn't change because of that reason

GLaDOS · 06-30-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

But the price doesn't change because of that reason

Maybe the $24.99 version has like a free collector's statue AND the Blu-ray movie. Who knows? I haven't seen two versions of the film, plus I have the original disc.

Mikey

MOONPHASE · 06-30-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kotsedriver

Maybe the $24.99 version has like a free collector's statue AND the Blu-ray movie. Who knows? I haven't seen two versions of the film, plus I have the original disc.

Mikey

Well I checked the website and the $24.99 has an sku that starts with a 1. If it starts with a 1 and doesn't change before the release date then the Best Buy stores don't receive it at all. Also, the ones with an sku that starts with a 1 if it does change to where that 1 becomes any other number then sometimes Best Buy will bring down that price by a couple of dollars but we will see on July 28th.

Sir Platypus · 06-30-2009, 04:02 PM

My best guess is that the version without a slipcover is the other sku, and they will have adjusted the price before it's in stock.

Or if the current one is on sale, maybe they just decided not to apply the sale price if it won't be that price upon its release.

dolphinc · 06-30-2009, 04:05 PM

I thought I read on one of these threads that they are re-releasing it with more content? Not sure but I thought that is what I read.

Dynamo of Eternia · 06-30-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Platypus

My best guess is that the version without a slipcover is the other sku, and they will have adjusted the price before it's in stock.

If that's the case, then some stores must have screwed up. I saw the non-slip cover version at my local Best Buy a few weeks ago, and it caught my eye specifically because not only did it not have a slip cover, but the artwork was reformatted to all be on the paper cover that goes inside the plastic sleeve on the case.

steve_dave · 06-30-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dolphinc

I thought I read on one of these threads that they are re-releasing it with more content? Not sure but I thought that is what I read.

Paramount is not re-releasing it. Since the BD is Profile 2.0, any new special features will be available via download.

dolphinc · 06-30-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

Paramount is not re-releasing it. Since the BD is Profile 2.0, any new special features will be available via download.

Maybe it was the new downloads I read, Ok ignore me for I know nothing.

rednowgreen · 06-30-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by macruz19

As far as I know, there's only 1 version (2 disc). The other version you mentioned could include movie money, but I'm not sure why it cost more.

Transformers (Blu-ray) (With Movie Cash)

steve_dave · 06-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Yep, MovieCash for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

Film arrives in theaters on August 7th so it make sense to use the other Hasbro product to push it.

By the way for those that don't know:

Captain/Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) in Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of The Fallan is a G.I. Joe character.

jw · 06-30-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan1545d

one has a slipcover the other doesnt

Thats what I am thinking?! I have seen them both ways as well

Maybe movie cash..... A Best Buy smiley face?

Achilles3 · 07-01-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

By the way for those that don't know:

Captain/Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) in Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of The Fallan is a G.I. Joe character.

That is the best piece of information I've heard this week, freaking awesome!! I love the Transformers movies and I had no idea, hope GI Joe will kick similar ass!!

Semp1 · 07-01-2009, 05:14 AM

The more expensive version contains a prequal comic to Transformers 2...Totally useless...

MillionDollarMan · 07-01-2009, 05:16 AM

I got mine with the slip cover last year for $9.99 on black friday

xage · 07-01-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Semp1

The more expensive version contains a prequal comic to Transformers 2...Totally useless...

This post WON! its a prequel comic!

so far here are the TF Versions for reference:

jlynn33 · 07-01-2009, 05:46 AM

Walmart.com says the new one is 1 minute shorter than last years version.

06-30-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
pilotmike Junior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Las Vegas	Transformers- Best Buy 2 versions?? Anyone notice Best Buy has 2 versions of the Transformers on Blu-ray. One is on sale for $19.99 and the other is $24.99 but not available till 7/28/09. Anyone have a clue why. just search transformers on the bestbuy site and click movies you will see

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06-30-2009, 11:06 AM	#2
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	As far as I know, there's only 1 version (2 disc). The other version you mentioned could include movie money, but I'm not sure why it cost more.

06-30-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
DigitalfreakNYC Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Astoria, NY Trading Score:9	I believe certain countries are releasing a 1 disc version soon or have already done so. I wouldn't be surprised if they start doing that here as well.

06-30-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
metsfan1545d Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:134 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:14	one has a slipcover the other doesnt

06-30-2009, 04:02 PM	#8
Sir Platypus Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:171	My best guess is that the version without a slipcover is the other sku, and they will have adjusted the price before it's in stock. Or if the current one is on sale, maybe they just decided not to apply the sale price if it won't be that price upon its release.

06-30-2009, 04:05 PM	#9
dolphinc Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Florida	I thought I read on one of these threads that they are re-releasing it with more content? Not sure but I thought that is what I read.

06-30-2009, 09:29 PM	#14
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Yep, MovieCash for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Film arrives in theaters on August 7th so it make sense to use the other Hasbro product to push it. By the way for those that don't know: Captain/Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel) in Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of The Fallan is a G.I. Joe character.

07-01-2009, 05:14 AM	#17
Semp1 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007	The more expensive version contains a prequal comic to Transformers 2...Totally useless...

07-01-2009, 05:16 AM	#18
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I got mine with the slip cover last year for $9.99 on black friday

07-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#20
jlynn33 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Paducah,Ky 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:1258	Walmart.com says the new one is 1 minute shorter than last years version.

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