Diamond

19 hours ago, deckard99 said:

 

Why can't Best Buy stop spine slashing? Why do so-called STEEL books dent so easily? Should be made out of tougher stuff, no? That's one of the issues with this hobby, we all want perfection but these damn things are so easily scratched and dented. I've decided to let the little stuff slide, but everyone has a different tolerance level. 

 

OMG, I have noticed those "slashes" and wondered at first why those marks were even there. I'd go through a few Steelbooks on the shelf at BestBuy, to find a "perfect" condition Steelbook... and then it would have that damn slash! 😠 

5 minutes ago, Veum said:

I’m thinking now, do I have to open my JOKER OC ML just to find out if I have imperfections (why do these retailers not have better quality control!?  🤔 ) ... what if I wanted to sell it ?... sheesh! 😤

I get where you are coming from, I didn't really intend to open my OC, maybe just one of the slips to enjoy the movie in my setup. Better quality control would be expected for what are "premium products" from a company. If you pick up a Steelbook right off the shelf at BestBuy, then you would expect a few imperfections due to handling of said item; but in these cases quality should be expected to a high enough degree, especially when they're sealed in three layers of plastic 🎁

I really hope the other guys have had luck getting replacements 🙏

4 minutes ago, Masterblaster said:

Thanks @Diamond for the pictures and update.  So what i would suggest is yes if they still have some , you should take them.  I agree , they are not too bad off but some imperfections are an eyesore escpecially with this release. 

 

I will send them an Email and see what the response is.  If you got this direct then im hoping they will also send the replacements (if still avaialble) as well direct with your next purchase.

 

Sorry that you had to open them to find these imperfections though ... 🤔

 

Take care

John

 

 

Thanks so much for the quick response John!

Yes, if it works out let me know, I would gladly accept replacements. That scratch by the nose I didn't even notice in the first picture of the front, only in the second picture (different angle)... that scratch hit hard 💔 

On 10/12/2020 at 1:23 PM, Masterblaster said:

@Diamond to be honest i would ask you not to wait and open it now .  Now is the best time as Covid keeps most people home more now .. I really cant say one way or another is replacements will be avaialbe at a later date.. I mean they only have a certain amount to start with and so once they are gone they are gone. 

 

PLEASE try to do it asap !

 

Thanks 

John

 

@deckard99 @Masterblaster

@Intentcoin @Garypool In direct response to two of your situations.

I got my OC opened today and I went through the "surgery" of getting all of the plastics slipped back and examined the Steelbooks. In my opinion I don't think they're as scratched up as @Intentcoin or @Garypool, but there is evidence of of very faint marks on them. I wasn't able to get them on my phone's camera. I'll post what mine turned out like.

The first was the Double Lenticular Full Slip (BD). Besides that "hand print", there really isn't anything wrong with this Steelbook. See below, so far so good.

Next I opened up the single Lenticular Full Slip (4K) and this was a different story. Same "hand print" on the front and the back of steelbook looks fine with the plastic on, but once it's off there are noticeable irregular scratch marks and some faint lines are seen (highlighted in red). I still don't think the scratches are as numerous as @Intentcoin and @Garypool however, but still an eyesore that they are there. 

What do you guys think? Are these worthy of being replaced? Definitely the second one has it's issues and the other faint lines I can't pick up on camera  

On 10/3/2020 at 5:17 PM, Garypool said:

Should be getting replacements when Dunkirk hits - hoping they're good replacements, was totally gutted when they arrived like it, was so looking forward to them as I adore the film. Fingers crossed!

I hope things work out for you! I got my OC out of the box, yet it is still sealed. I guess I should check out my steelbooks within the next week, but life has been so busy and now covid cases are rising all over again 😞

@deckard99 If my steelbooks end up being scratched once I check them out, can I still ask for replacements or is it too late?

On 10/4/2020 at 10:37 AM, Mdk14092 said:

Were tracking #'s sent out for the box w/trilogy? I just wanted to double check before I go digging on paypal for it?

Nothing here yet. Patiently waiting.

 

On 7/28/2020 at 8:18 AM, Intentcoin said:

Thanks, does anyone know if any other way to contact them? I sent a message through the manta site and the collectong site. I also sent an email to support@mantalab.com 

Haven't heard anything yet

Geez, I still have yet to open up my recent deliveries including Joker, I'll be sure to check out my steelbooks then too. Thanks for bringing this up @Intentcoin I hope things work out for you!

On 7/2/2020 at 7:52 PM, Parzival said:

Loving the Matrix hard box, arrived today 

The colours, detail and finish on the box are superb

This is what defines "premium". UC have made a box that kicks other retailers' ass

Better than Hdz boxes I have to say that look flimsy compared to this.. 

 

@ksosk so my next question would be... How do I get a protective cover for the box lol

Is there one that can be purchased? 

 

How big is that box? Like a size comparison to a can of cola, an apply, or something 😻

15 hours ago, Masterblaster said:

 

 

As you surely can imagine the Pandemic Covid19 has made a mess of everything .  The shipping routes are affected as well and many companies in the Asia area have 

raised there transit prices ridiculously very high.  In order to keep the price at around the same as it was before our Dispatcher has chosen to send all packages with a 

different service which granted IS SLOWER then an express service. 

 

I don't mind waiting at all if costs remain reasonable 😊 Even Cyberpunk 2077 was just delayed as well... no rush 😰

10 hours ago, RAK said:

I am a huge fan of Smallville, and wish WB would get off there LAZY A$$ES and finally give us Blu-Ray releases of the first few seasons. I never understood why they only have Blu-Ray’s for the second half of the series, and never went back to do the first half. When they finally do that I will be all over it. I feel this is a huge letdown on there part. 

Exactly what I thought when that first set was released years ago, so disappointed that they didn't give it the proper Blu-ray treatment. I remember reading that they upgraded the quality for filming in the latter seasons of the show, hence Blu-rays were used, but they didn't go back and enhance the earlier seasons to match. I've been holding out that "proper" set would be released some day.

🙏

EDIT: Can we re-open this GB? I wasn't around when it happened! 😊 😊 😊 (I'm kidding, but I can wish!...)

 @DodgyDave I completely understand how you feel about consistency, I usually hate when collectors editions for certain media are varied within the same publisher/ distributor. Thanks for the reply! Seems I helped stir up a ruckus too 😅

But I agree with all of the points made on both sides. I tend to value uniqueness and quality above all else. Even though I'm new-ish to the "premium" home movie scene, so far I've leaned towards Manta's products just by observing the quality of their later works.

13 hours ago, DodgyDave said:

It will be good news for Manta collectors and I’m pleased for them. Anything rather than a J card under the seal. 
But I don’t collect Manta, and I’m sure my HDz one won’t have a J Card anywhere. 

@DodgyDave

I think you've answered this before, but please refresh my memory. Why is it that you don't collect Manta, but wanted the edition from HDZeta instead? Or is it just that you already have the majority of your collection being HDZeta editions already? 😊 Curious

13 hours ago, StrikerEureka79 said:

@Diamond oh ok that would be a lot of money to spend on a custom job but would be work it.. Ikea stuff is pretty good and strong and the shelf’s would be stronger and better as they use much better wood.. check out the billy range that’s what I am thinking of getting plus getting lighting aswell mate...

@StrikerEureka79 I thought about getting lights too, but I wasn't sure whether to use track lights. spot lights, or like the lights you'll be using. I'll be sure to give IKEA another look once we can all go back outside 😺

Be sure to post some pics whenever you get your whole setup done 😊

On 4/10/2020 at 6:08 AM, StrikerEureka79 said:

@Veum I got a 55 inch LG smart tv with a Samsung sound bar that comes with a sub woofer and I added some wireless rear speakers and I can tell you it kicks out a good sound too..

 

also when ikea start to delivery big items again I be getting these and lighting to go with it for my films think it be cool.

 

 

 

@StrikerEureka79  😄 Hilarious! I actually messaged Veum just yesterday asking about a display for his collection, so I am glad to see someone else was thinking the same thing 😊 I have been trying to gather ideas for my own setup to display my "stuff". I had a full reno job quoted at about $15,000 USD for custom shelving (sliding and closing wood and glass doors), new wiring, new lightning, new drywall 😅 But given the time and money, I may have to settle for something way more economical! The one problem I've had with cheaper shelves is that they sag over time under the weight of stuff put on them. I spent some time last year reinforcing and straightening out the existing shelves I have as a temporary solution, with long wood pieces and screws, and that has held up very well with weight. My one concern with going the IKEA route is the same problem with the shelves sagging... maybe I could replace the shelves at levels with solid wood or reinforce with steel rods 😵 I wish you luck with your setup @StrikerEureka79 be sure to post some updates, I'd be very interested in seeing it all. It'll be a while before I really embark on that journey! Cheers!

@Veum Thanks for directing me here, I checked out all your posts 😃 I can say you surely have quite a collection 💌

5 hours ago, Veum said:

 

Try this @Diamond and see if it will work for you!😉

 

GB : [ OPEN ] Inception (UHD CLUB DP #05) (4K + Bonus Disc Lenticular Hardbox Digipak) [China]

@Veum  Thanks! The link was OK though 😃 It was after I filled out the info and clicked to submit, it would just hang on a blank web page (never had that happen before). Glad it was sorted out though 😊

@R1s1ngs0n @deckard99 Thank you for the assistance! I figured something was "glitching" out so I didn't try sending even more requests 😌

I tried joining the GB, but it comes up on a blank page each time I try. I will try again later

Just a heads up in case it lists me asking for multiple copies, I just want one 😍

On 4/23/2020 at 1:40 PM, lingrass said:

I will try with your tongue 🤣

 

On 4/21/2020 at 12:19 AM, ksosk said:

Hi. UHD CLUB hasn't set a price yet as not all the components in the boxset is fixed.
Seeing Gladiator and Interstellar is at 550+ CNY, you can expect the price to be in the same range 😃

 

Thanks so much for the reply 😄 Right now I'm strongly "considering" both this and Gladiator... but given the world's situation, I'm like...

@ksosk @R1s1ngs0n

Just curious, about how much would this edition cost? 🙏

5 hours ago, ksosk said:

The last side is just the running matrix text on a black background 😃

 

Some relatable imagery would have been neat as well to fill in space; like an embossed pill, that old tube TV from the movie, or a pair of Matrix style sunshades 😎

1 hour ago, ksosk said:

 

 

That kitty is calling to me... trying to resist! 😭 .... 😸

5 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

Shipping from FA to HUB is divided between editions. A HB has 3 editions. 

 

I would assume that not all invoices have been send. @Masterblaster will be able to confirm when he has the time.

 

Please keep in mind we have many GBs running at the same time so invoices go out in batches.

No problem at all @extantsrevenge 😊

11 hours ago, The_JBot said:

One question, is the "Retailer shipping cost" x3 charge correct? I was under the impression they shipped together in the hardbox.

Bump for the above 😪

Also, I haven't received an invoice yet @extantsrevenge is it still in the works? 😊

4 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

All these are done by hand and it takes longer. They want to improve on that, so don't lose faith in FA or in our GBs.

 

We work as fast as possible, but when the item is not ready and not yet shipped by the retailer, we can only be patient.

 

@Soundwave

I chose the OC because I have the 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set. and they will look so great together in my collection 😍

link: https://www.amazon.com/Akira-35th-Anniversary-Box-Set/dp/1632364611/