Disney Combi Packs - Blu-ray Forum

Kynch · 10-12-2009, 10:32 AM

Noticed, whilst working on a master Disney worldwide Blu-ray list that the UK was getting some releases known as Combi Packs which include both the Blu-ray and the DVD copy of the movie.
What's interesting is the upcoming re-releases of Disney Blu-rays in those Combi Packs which are pretty damn cheap. Here's a list for you:

ALREADY AVAILABLE

Bedtime Stories

Bolt

Hannah Montana: The Movie

2 NOVEMBER 2009

Cars

The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

The Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian

Enchanted

High School Musical

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl

Ratatouille

Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Tinker Bell

16 NOVEMBER 2009

Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure

30 NOVEMBER 2009

G-Force

The Proposal

Damage Inc. · 10-13-2009, 02:31 AM

Yeah, I was just wondering about these, the 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'-one specifically.

So these Combi Packs, the only difference is the added DVD (and perhaps a sleeve) or is there more to them?
I think they want them to resemble the US-versions more.
Obviously with the inclusion of the DVD, but even the artwork of the box.
Which I personally really dislike to be honest, the blu frame etc.
I mean, as if the blu hues and bars and boxes weren't enough.
Oh well...

But it's indeed weird how they're so much cheaper, which is good,
but strange seeing there's more in the product.

Anyway, I think I'll still go with the first release of "Nightmare", with a "two-for-one"-deal or something.
I don't need the DVD and blugly sleeve/case.
That is, if there aren't even more differences to it?...

AP2009 · 10-13-2009, 05:13 PM

I think it's good how Disney are finally establishing their release format. It's good in a way as more of the sleeves and artwork match but then again, the DVD disc is a little obsolete when you just want the Blu-Ray Disc...

M · 10-13-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AP2009

I think it's good how Disney are finally establishing their release format. It's good in a way as more of the sleeves and artwork match but then again, the DVD disc is a little obsolete when you just want the Blu-Ray Disc...

I agree, if you want to buy the blu-ray then you obviously want the blu-ray because you have a blu-ray player and/or want to own it for the quality in audio and picture.

I'm sure very few people buy blu-ray's and expect to have a DVD with it, I certainly don't expect it.

Damage Inc. · 10-14-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M

I agree, if you want to buy the blu-ray then you obviously want the blu-ray because you have a blu-ray player and/or want to own it for the quality in audio and picture.

I'm sure very few people buy blu-ray's and expect to have a DVD with it, I certainly don't expect it.

I think most people don't even WANT it, because of the extra material in the package.
Sure it's just one box, but the extra DVDs kind of clutter it up.
Only, it shouldn't be too bad if its just the Disney-BDs.

But it's probably just Disney being there for the kids or something.
Most kids really don't care if it's a DVD or BD, so parents can just give the kids a DVD to play around with.
It's like a better Digital Copy if you ask me.
They probably realized they might as well make it a regular DVD...
Not that I care for it, it's really not necessary unless there's some reason like kids...
So perhaps they should make it optional, by also releasing just the BD in the box.

Kynch · 10-14-2009, 08:58 AM

I will get some of these solely for the cheap price and the slipcover.

AP2009 · 10-14-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

I will get some of these solely for the cheap price and the slipcover.

Same, you can't argue really for what you're getting for your money...

unjichan · 10-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Does this mean Tinker Bell, High School Musical and Enchanted will get slipcovers? I'll buy that even if its region is locked

Kynch · 10-14-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by unjichan

Does this mean Tinker Bell, High School Musical and Enchanted will get slipcovers? I'll buy that even if its region is locked

I don't want to confirm as I can't possibly know, but given the pictures and the fact that available combi packs did come with slipcovers then, yeah.

Oateyboat · 11-06-2009, 08:50 PM

Interested in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cars and Ratatouille, but will hang fire on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl until the other 2 are announced.

Kynch · 11-12-2009, 09:46 PM

Anyone able to confirm these re-releases came with a slipcover?

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 11-12-2009, 10:46 PM

They do indeed.

I wont be re buying any of the title I own, will have to pick up Santa Buddies for my son.

BellesPrince · 11-14-2009, 11:47 AM

Anyone know if Pirates of the Caribbean has the framing issues corrected on the combi release?

Blodskur · 11-14-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BellesPrince

Anyone know if Pirates of the Caribbean has the framing issues corrected on the combi release?

I can't say that I know for sure, as I don't own the combi release, but considering the Pirates of the Caribbean's framing issue has been fixed for a really long time now (almost 2 years), I'd be extremely surprised if any of them turned up.

Damage Inc. · 11-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellesPrince

Anyone know if Pirates of the Caribbean has the framing issues corrected on the combi release?

Are you referring to the slipcovers of these things? :P
I'm sorry, but the frames are UGLY! So I can't see why people would want them so much...

I just noticed (after posting) I already said that I guess. Not to keep spamming it though...
But... seriously, it's just... I saw them and they just look so dumb in design...
I guess that's Disney... "Oeh, look, all prettyyy, BUY ME!" XD

blu_sharpy · 11-15-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Are you referring to the slipcovers of these things? :P
I'm sorry, but the frames are UGLY! So I can't see why people would want them so much...

The framing issues being discussed were issues with the original transfer used for the BD where it cropped off the top of peoples head. I don't think he was referring to the 'framing' on the slipcover.

Damage Inc. · 11-15-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

The framing issues being discussed were issues with the original transfer used for the BD where it cropped off the top of peoples head. I don't think he was referring to the 'framing' on the slipcover.

Nono, I was just kidding.

A play on words.

blu_sharpy · 11-15-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damage Inc.

Nono, I was just kidding.

A play on words.

Oh no, don't I feel silly

Lets just say it's been a long week.

Damage Inc. · 11-15-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

Oh no, don't I feel silly

Lets just say it's been a long week.

Heh, yeah, that's alright.

BellesPrince · 11-15-2009, 11:45 AM

If you can't answer the question, why bother posting an answer at all.

10-12-2009, 10:32 AM	#1
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Disney Combi Packs Noticed, whilst working on a master Disney worldwide Blu-ray list that the UK was getting some releases known as Combi Packs which include both the Blu-ray and the DVD copy of the movie. What's interesting is the upcoming re-releases of Disney Blu-rays in those Combi Packs which are pretty damn cheap. Here's a list for you: ALREADY AVAILABLE Bedtime Stories Bolt Hannah Montana: The Movie 2 NOVEMBER 2009 Cars The Chronicles Of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe The Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian Enchanted High School Musical The Nightmare Before Christmas Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl Ratatouille Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Tinker Bell 16 NOVEMBER 2009 Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure 30 NOVEMBER 2009 G-Force The Proposal

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10-13-2009, 02:31 AM	#2
Damage Inc. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:The Netherlands 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:5	Yeah, I was just wondering about these, the 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'-one specifically. So these Combi Packs, the only difference is the added DVD (and perhaps a sleeve) or is there more to them? I think they want them to resemble the US-versions more. Obviously with the inclusion of the DVD, but even the artwork of the box. Which I personally really dislike to be honest, the blu frame etc. I mean, as if the blu hues and bars and boxes weren't enough. Oh well... But it's indeed weird how they're so much cheaper, which is good, but strange seeing there's more in the product. Anyway, I think I'll still go with the first release of "Nightmare", with a "two-for-one"-deal or something. I don't need the DVD and blugly sleeve/case. That is, if there aren't even more differences to it?...

10-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
AP2009 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Girona, Catalunya, Espanya Trading Score:2	I think it's good how Disney are finally establishing their release format. It's good in a way as more of the sleeves and artwork match but then again, the DVD disc is a little obsolete when you just want the Blu-Ray Disc...

10-14-2009, 08:58 AM	#6
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	I will get some of these solely for the cheap price and the slipcover.

10-14-2009, 01:02 PM	#8
unjichan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Bangkok, Thailand 4K collection:452 Blu-ray collection:2464 Blu-ray reviews:1	Does this mean Tinker Bell, High School Musical and Enchanted will get slipcovers? I'll buy that even if its region is locked

11-06-2009, 08:50 PM	#10
Oateyboat Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:England, UK 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:406 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Interested in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cars and Ratatouille, but will hang fire on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl until the other 2 are announced.

11-12-2009, 09:46 PM	#11
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Anyone able to confirm these re-releases came with a slipcover?

11-12-2009, 10:46 PM	#12
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	They do indeed. I wont be re buying any of the title I own, will have to pick up Santa Buddies for my son.

11-14-2009, 11:47 AM	#13
BellesPrince Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	Anyone know if Pirates of the Caribbean has the framing issues corrected on the combi release?

11-15-2009, 11:45 AM	#20
BellesPrince Banned Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:153	If you can't answer the question, why bother posting an answer at all.

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