Is it wrong to create a hybrid? - Blu-ray Forum

Eldorado · 01-27-2009, 01:23 AM

I found out that there is a steelbook edition for the Godfather restoration on DVD, but not on Blu-Ray. Would it be really wrong to load my Blu-ray discs on the Restoration DVD Steelbook case? I think the blue plastic cases are ugly and The Godfather is one of my favorite three trilogies (the other two being Back to the Future 1, 2 and 3 and Star Wars IV, V and VI ) and I want to keep it on a premium package. I know it would have no collectors value, but I would enjoy it.

Roger Clemente · 01-27-2009, 01:33 AM

If you aren't concerned with the fact that DVD steelbook case is larger than most BD cases, (and that fact that you'll probably still have to pay $40 just to get your hands on the steelbook case) I see no problem with it.

If it wasn't for the fact that I DO care about that, I'd probably have done it with my Transformers BD. (But then I'd have nothing to keep my Transformers DVDs in.)

Eldorado · 01-27-2009, 01:43 AM

I'm actually planning to keep the restoration DVDs on the case that came with the pre-Restoration DVDs and I guess I'll just toss the old ones. I also bought the regular VHS version years ago and I have the VHS version of the Godfather saga that came in chronological order and has never been released on DVD or Blu-ray. So $40.00 for a Steelbook case? No big deal. They already have plenty of my money. I don't mind the case being bigger. I'll make it stand out on my rack. I just wonder if the back says something like DVD release or so.

mr. b · 01-27-2009, 03:00 AM

I have The Godfather Restoration SteelBook, and it black on the back with some blood spatter across the bottom, and the spatter gets larger from left to right.

It comes with a booklet just like the blu-ray set.

I picked up the Godfather Blu-ray Set today, and I'll probably just display all three editions I have, the original black slipcase, the Copporala Restoration Steelbook, and the Blu-ray Set.

I know someone overseas that gets movies in Steelbook form, and swaps out the discs for blus. I don't think he likes the blu cases at all, and will find a dvd steelbook to put his blu-ray discs in.

I wish they would have made a blu-ray SteelBook for The Godfather, but I don't know if they could have since it is shorter, and it would have to hold 4 discs. I guess they could have made a duo of blu-ray SteelBooks then.

Here are some pics of the front and back of the SteelBook:

Eldorado · 01-27-2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks. That's what I needed to know. I'll go ahead and make the hybrid.

Ashamed Pegasus · 01-27-2009, 11:06 AM

Someone was selling empty DVD SteelBook cases on ebay and I was going to do this with a couple BDs (Ratatouille, National Treasure, and Enchanted) but after owning the Target version of Indy 4, I hate the look of having it stand out above the rest... I guess if you place them all the way to the left or right it might not look as bad, but when they're in the middle or spread out among your BDs, it looks terrible...

If you click on my HT Gallery and look at the last picture you'll see what I mean about standing out...

Eldorado · 01-27-2009, 10:36 PM

I see what you're talking about. I actually want mine that taller size to make it the center of the mafia shelf on my storage unit.

DarthDVDS · 01-28-2009, 10:00 PM

I switch out the blu case for a dvd steelbook whenever I can. I have X-files,Sukiyaki Western Django,The Departed,Dragon Wars,The Proposition,Texas Chainsaw,The Godfather,Indy 4,10,000 B.C,Cloverfield,Reservior Dogs,Robocop,Starship Troopers 3,Sweeny Todd,and I have Dune,Boondock Saints,Fight Club waiting for release. I also bought the Nightmare before Christmans bust and switched it out as well.

Eldorado · 01-28-2009, 10:45 PM

What did you put on the fifth space on the Steelbook case? I believe the blu-ray set has four discs only and the DVD one has five. Any ideas?

Eldorado · 02-11-2009, 11:48 PM

The steelbook came today, the blu-rays came last Friday, the hybrid has been made! My Godfather collection is now on the top shelf of my storage unit

geto10 · 02-12-2009, 08:55 AM

I think it's wrong and sinful. You won't go to heaven for doing this!

tiger_qc · 02-12-2009, 02:37 PM

Is it wrong? No
Is it expensive? Yes
My 2 cent

Eldorado · 02-12-2009, 10:28 PM

It's worth every penny. Now I'm going to tackle my Superman Ultimate Collection Edition metal box. Swap the DVDs for Blu-rays, but just Superman and Superman returns.

Blu-Boy in BKK · 02-17-2009, 04:22 AM

I have to say my Ratatouille, Cloverfield, M:I:3, POTC3, Terminator TSCC, Incredible Hulk, SATC, Hellboy and Hellboy 2 look fantastic in their Steelbook cases. I have my I Am Legend in the FSdvd Steelbook case and to be quite honest it looks better than the Blu-ray SB. In my humble

mr. b · 02-17-2009, 05:20 AM

I'm glad you're happy with it. I forgot to mention that the red paint in the back of the cover has faceshots from the movie just like the front does. I guess you have already figured that out by now.

I'm tempted to do the same with some blu-rays I have, but I'm too anal and can't really bring myself to do it. Most of the dvd sbs have something on them that will identify it as a dvd case besides just the size of the case. The Godfather might be one that I would seriously consider, but I like that all the blus I have are the same height. If I was going to be displaying it separately like you are doing, then I'd probably do it. Then again, I'd probably display the DVD SteelBook, the Blu-ray Set with the Slipcover, the original black box dvd set, and the quote book I got from Best Buy with the blu-ray purchase.

Eldorado · 02-17-2009, 11:36 PM

Your message got me to do the hybrid set, because there is nothing on that box that says DVD on it. That would have been the one issue that would have stopped me from doing it. The size perse doesn't bother me.

mr. b · 02-18-2009, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldorado

Your message got me to do the hybrid set, because there is nothing on that box that says DVD on it. That would have been the one issue that would have stopped me from doing it. The size perse doesn't bother me.

I'm glad I could help. It really is a sweet looking SteelBook. It would have been even better if they put artwork on the inside from all three movies. I wish they would have made the middle insert hold a single disk and the covers hold 4, then you could take it out and have the 4 blu-ray discs held in there instead of needing the middle disc holder insert.

I might eventually join you with the hybrid one day. I just have to bring myself to sell off or give away my dvd versions.

sinofsins · 02-18-2009, 04:29 AM

I just got the Amazon.co.uk steelbook and realize it looks different compared to the FYE steelbook cover. There are no face shots of the characters on the blood splayyer. The texture of the steelbook doesnt feel that good. I sitll prefer the Region A blu ray and its cardboard slipcover. Kinda regret getting the UK steelbook. Shouldve spent a bit more on the FYE one from those ebay people.

mr. b · 02-21-2009, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinofsins

I just got the Amazon.co.uk steelbook and realize it looks different compared to the FYE steelbook cover. There are no face shots of the characters on the blood splayyer. The texture of the steelbook doesnt feel that good. I sitll prefer the Region A blu ray and its cardboard slipcover. Kinda regret getting the UK steelbook. Shouldve spent a bit more on the FYE one from those ebay people.

If you can, and you want, send it back to get a refund and shoot me a pm. I might be able to help you out.

SethRex · 02-21-2009, 07:48 AM

I'm probably going to do the same with Planet Terror. The only thing that will say DVD is the side, but other than that, I'm gonna do it. Unless the re's a region free steelbook and i have enough for it. It's an option.

01-27-2009, 01:23 AM	#1
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	Is it wrong to create a hybrid? I found out that there is a steelbook edition for the Godfather restoration on DVD, but not on Blu-Ray. Would it be really wrong to load my Blu-ray discs on the Restoration DVD Steelbook case? I think the blue plastic cases are ugly and The Godfather is one of my favorite three trilogies (the other two being Back to the Future 1, 2 and 3 and Star Wars IV, V and VI ) and I want to keep it on a premium package. I know it would have no collectors value, but I would enjoy it.

01-27-2009, 03:00 AM	#4
mr. b Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:839 Digital collection:142 Trading Score:32	I have The Godfather Restoration SteelBook, and it black on the back with some blood spatter across the bottom, and the spatter gets larger from left to right. It comes with a booklet just like the blu-ray set. I picked up the Godfather Blu-ray Set today, and I'll probably just display all three editions I have, the original black slipcase, the Copporala Restoration Steelbook, and the Blu-ray Set. I know someone overseas that gets movies in Steelbook form, and swaps out the discs for blus. I don't think he likes the blu cases at all, and will find a dvd steelbook to put his blu-ray discs in. I wish they would have made a blu-ray SteelBook for The Godfather, but I don't know if they could have since it is shorter, and it would have to hold 4 discs. I guess they could have made a duo of blu-ray SteelBooks then. Here are some pics of the front and back of the SteelBook: Last edited by mr. b; 02-17-2009 at 05:21 AM.

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01-27-2009, 01:33 AM	#2
Roger Clemente Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:238	If you aren't concerned with the fact that DVD steelbook case is larger than most BD cases, (and that fact that you'll probably still have to pay $40 just to get your hands on the steelbook case) I see no problem with it. If it wasn't for the fact that I DO care about that, I'd probably have done it with my Transformers BD. (But then I'd have nothing to keep my Transformers DVDs in.)

01-27-2009, 01:43 AM	#3
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	I'm actually planning to keep the restoration DVDs on the case that came with the pre-Restoration DVDs and I guess I'll just toss the old ones. I also bought the regular VHS version years ago and I have the VHS version of the Godfather saga that came in chronological order and has never been released on DVD or Blu-ray. So $40.00 for a Steelbook case? No big deal. They already have plenty of my money. I don't mind the case being bigger. I'll make it stand out on my rack. I just wonder if the back says something like DVD release or so.

01-27-2009, 10:26 AM	#5
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	Thanks. That's what I needed to know. I'll go ahead and make the hybrid.

01-27-2009, 11:06 AM	#6
Ashamed Pegasus Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:472 Digital collection:305 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:192	Someone was selling empty DVD SteelBook cases on ebay and I was going to do this with a couple BDs (Ratatouille, National Treasure, and Enchanted) but after owning the Target version of Indy 4, I hate the look of having it stand out above the rest... I guess if you place them all the way to the left or right it might not look as bad, but when they're in the middle or spread out among your BDs, it looks terrible... If you click on my HT Gallery and look at the last picture you'll see what I mean about standing out...

01-27-2009, 10:36 PM	#7
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	I see what you're talking about. I actually want mine that taller size to make it the center of the mafia shelf on my storage unit.

01-28-2009, 10:00 PM	#8
DarthDVDS Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Currently in search for Sharktopus. Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:550 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:177	I switch out the blu case for a dvd steelbook whenever I can. I have X-files,Sukiyaki Western Django,The Departed,Dragon Wars,The Proposition,Texas Chainsaw,The Godfather,Indy 4,10,000 B.C,Cloverfield,Reservior Dogs,Robocop,Starship Troopers 3,Sweeny Todd,and I have Dune,Boondock Saints,Fight Club waiting for release. I also bought the Nightmare before Christmans bust and switched it out as well.

01-28-2009, 10:45 PM	#9
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	What did you put on the fifth space on the Steelbook case? I believe the blu-ray set has four discs only and the DVD one has five. Any ideas?

02-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	The steelbook came today, the blu-rays came last Friday, the hybrid has been made! My Godfather collection is now on the top shelf of my storage unit

02-12-2009, 08:55 AM	#11
geto10 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:20	I think it's wrong and sinful. You won't go to heaven for doing this!

02-12-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
tiger_qc Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Quebec City, Canada Home Theater Gallery:69 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:1420 DVD collection:221 Digital collection:86 iTunes collection:73 Trading Score:84	Is it wrong? No Is it expensive? Yes My 2 cent

02-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#13
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	It's worth every penny. Now I'm going to tackle my Superman Ultimate Collection Edition metal box. Swap the DVDs for Blu-rays, but just Superman and Superman returns.

02-17-2009, 04:22 AM	#14
Blu-Boy in BKK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Staines-upon-Thames: UK Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	I have to say my Ratatouille, Cloverfield, M:I:3, POTC3, Terminator TSCC, Incredible Hulk, SATC, Hellboy and Hellboy 2 look fantastic in their Steelbook cases. I have my I Am Legend in the FSdvd Steelbook case and to be quite honest it looks better than the Blu-ray SB. In my humble

02-17-2009, 05:20 AM	#15
mr. b Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:839 Digital collection:142 Trading Score:32	I'm glad you're happy with it. I forgot to mention that the red paint in the back of the cover has faceshots from the movie just like the front does. I guess you have already figured that out by now. I'm tempted to do the same with some blu-rays I have, but I'm too anal and can't really bring myself to do it. Most of the dvd sbs have something on them that will identify it as a dvd case besides just the size of the case. The Godfather might be one that I would seriously consider, but I like that all the blus I have are the same height. If I was going to be displaying it separately like you are doing, then I'd probably do it. Then again, I'd probably display the DVD SteelBook, the Blu-ray Set with the Slipcover, the original black box dvd set, and the quote book I got from Best Buy with the blu-ray purchase.

02-17-2009, 11:36 PM	#16
Eldorado Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Anne Arundel County, MD Trading Score:2	Your message got me to do the hybrid set, because there is nothing on that box that says DVD on it. That would have been the one issue that would have stopped me from doing it. The size perse doesn't bother me.

02-18-2009, 04:29 AM	#18
sinofsins Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:168 Trading Score:1	I just got the Amazon.co.uk steelbook and realize it looks different compared to the FYE steelbook cover. There are no face shots of the characters on the blood splayyer. The texture of the steelbook doesnt feel that good. I sitll prefer the Region A blu ray and its cardboard slipcover. Kinda regret getting the UK steelbook. Shouldve spent a bit more on the FYE one from those ebay people.

02-21-2009, 07:48 AM	#20
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	I'm probably going to do the same with Planet Terror. The only thing that will say DVD is the side, but other than that, I'm gonna do it. Unless the re's a region free steelbook and i have enough for it. It's an option.

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