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Amazon.fr (French steelbook exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: feature film on DVD
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
MediaMarkt.de (German steelbook exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: bonus disc on DVD
--> contents bonus disc: more than 20 min's extra behind-the-scenes content (same as Target bonus disc)
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
BestBuy.com / MediaMarkt.nl / Amazon.co.uk (US/Dutch/British steelbook exclusive):
--> 1-disc set
--> space for 1 disc
--> disc contains: feature film on BluRay
--> design specifics: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
BluFans GroupBuy (Chinese steelbook exclusive):
--> 1-disc set
--> space for 1 disc
--> disc contains: feature film on BluRay
--> limited to 500 copies
--> booklet with character info (posters)
--> numbered card?
--> design specifics slipcase: exclusive lenticular slipcase with new cover art, yet to be revealed
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
Target.com (US Amaray exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: bonus disc on DVD
--> contents bonus disc: more than 20 min's extra behind-the-scenes content (same as MediaMarkt.de bonus disc)
--> design specifics amaray: international poster art with James Bond wearing white tuxedo
And an overview of pictures, once you open your package:
Amazon.fr (French steelbook exclusive):
Idea :-P?
At first this looks like good news, however I then realised it will no longer qualify for free delivery :(
I'm sure they would be terribly upset if you did that! ;)
I think it does still qualify. I looked at my preorder and there was some sort of promotional value applied of £1.99 to cancel out the postage charge.
Quite. I can't understand this desperation to watch a film we've all watched multiple times only a few weeks ago that you'd sit there watching it on your phone. A new Bond should be an event on the biggest screen you've got and with the sound cranked up.
Kimchi (Korean steelbook exclusive):
--> 1-disc set
--> space for 1 disc
--> disc contains: feature film on BluRay
--> limited to 3,000 copies
--> 6 postcards with scenes from the film
--> numbered card, mentioning your copy out of 3,000 (in white, with silver finish of SPECTRE-bullet-logo)
--> design specifics slipcase: exclusive full cardboard slipcase (not lenticular) with international poster on it (Bond in white dinner jacket, cardboard similar to "Casino Royale" DeLuxe edition slipcase)
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
--> website: http://www.kimchidvd.com/en/
Just to summarize, here are the contents of the four other steelbook sets + the Target Amaray 2-disc exclusive:
Amazon.fr (French steelbook exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: feature film on DVD
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
--> website: http://www.amazon.fr/Spectre-Combo-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital/dp/B017MZ15GI/ref=sr_1_1_twi_blu_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454071367&sr=8-1&keywords=spectre+steelbook
MediaMarkt.de (German steelbook exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: bonus disc on DVD
--> contents bonus disc: more than 20 min's extra behind-the-scenes content (same as Target bonus disc)
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
--> website: http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_james-bond-spectre-steel-edition-media-markt-exklusiv-action-blu-ray-2090836.html
BestBuy.com / MediaMarkt.nl / Amazon.co.uk (US/Dutch/British steelbook exclusive):
--> 1-disc set
--> space for 1 disc
--> disc contains: feature film on BluRay
--> design specifics: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
--> website: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spectre-Limited-Steelbook-Exclusive-Amazon-co-uk/dp/B017UAHMQM/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1454071222&sr=1-1&keywords=spectre+steelbook
BluFans GroupBuy (Chinese steelbook exclusive):
--> 1-disc set
--> space for 1 disc
--> disc contains: feature film on BluRay
--> limited to 500 copies
--> booklet with character info (posters)
--> numbered card?
--> design specifics slipcase: exclusive lenticular (3D lensing effect) slipcase with new cover art, yet to be revealed
--> design specifics steelbook: completely glossy finish on both sides, no embossed/debossed fonts (so it fits the previously released S.P.E.C.T.R.E.-steelbooks for 9 different films related to Craig/Blofeld/S.P.E.C.T.R.E.)
--> website: http://www.blufans.com
Target.com (US Amaray exclusive):
--> 2-disc set
--> space for 2 disc's
--> disc #1: feature film on BluRay
--> disc #2: bonus disc on DVD
--> contents bonus disc: more than 20 min's extra behind-the-scenes content (same as MediaMarkt.de bonus disc)
--> design specifics amaray: international poster art with James Bond wearing white tuxedo
--> website: http://intl.target.com/p/james-bond-spectre-blu-ray-digital-hd-target-exclusive/-/A-50451110
And an overview of pictures, once you open your package:
Amazon.fr (French steelbook exclusive):
Idea :-P?
No @Creasy47. Have a look at the Kimchi Unboxing youtube video's I sent you. These slipcase are always specifically made for this exclusive release, thus they always perfectly fit the steelbook. Moreover, these cardboard slipcases usually are quite beautiful, with a fabric-soft finish and debased/embossed and silver/gold title fonts. They are really nice sets. The numbered cards are like credit cards (size/material wise).
Anyway, how do I manage to pre-order one of the 500 lenticular Spectres. Can that be done through the website, as with Kimchi, or must I join a group buy. If so, how? I'd prefer to order on my own, if at all possible, but with only 500 copies of this and 3,000 of the Kimchi, this is going to be a tougher get.
I also purchased Spectre in HD from MGO. As has been discussed earlier in the thread, is there a way to adjust the picture settings to make the film appear more natural and less brownish/yellow tint? I get that it was an artistic filming choice, but just like forgoing the iris opening for type set at the beginning of the film, I'd much prefer that was consistent with most of the other films. I tried pushing color to 100 from 50, and that seems to have helped somewhat, but not the fix I'm looking for, if there even is one possible. It's still an enjoyable film, I'm just hopeful I can get it to a more natural state.
On a related note, I also rented The November Man in 4K from MGO, not knowing what the film would be like, and I very much enjoyed it, and thought it was stylish and did a great job of emotional payoff with the characters, particularly the ending. I don't know why it isn't higher rates than it is among people, these films are meant as entertainment, nothing else.
So, if you want to get in on the Blufans release, just keep your eyes on the Group Buy sub-forum on that site. The kimchi version will be available for pre-order around midnight EST on February 4th.
I did come from there, and quite frankly, as a collector myself, we're weird and the last thing I want to do is start a collection of steelbooks I don't really need. Some of those people are really obssessed. Although I kind of like the idea of the Bond steelbooks and have them all except for the lame early ones with the identical Blu Ray covers and Goldeneye, since the film hasn't been remastered properly. I also collect music I have nearly every Billboard hit ever but as I'm in the music business and somewhat in the film and television business by extension because of what I specifically do in music, that's very practical and could work as a DJ or music consultant or on a number of professional levels. But I'll bet I haven't even watched half of my Blu Rays and wish I could have the money back for a lot of the garbage in my collection, plus have no desire to buy anything just for the sake of having it in a film collection ever again, if I don't have a real interest in the project.
The Bond films are different. They are pure escapist fantasy and consistently well produced, even those that are largely dismissed, and every single James Bond actor has brought something worthwhile and entertaining to the role. (It's very much a shame that Lazenby proved to be too emotionally immature to continue after one, especially considering the remarkable way he lobbied for the job.)
I used to be real bad when it came to blu-ray collecting, I was obsessed. Sometimes I'd buy movies I hadn't seen in years (and didn't remember much from) because it was a 'good price' or 'Oh, I remember that one cool scene,' and then I'd get them and realize I either wasted my money, or I'd organize them in my ever-growing collection and never get around to watching them, so I really had to pump the brakes on what I bought and only focus on movies that I know I enjoy and that I know I'll rewatch.
I agree, can't wait to watch Spectre thru my projector, 104" screen and full 5.1 hifi :)
Jesus, and here I am impressed with my 48" HDTV and blu-ray player!