F.M.S

vor 32 Minuten schrieb Imalilteapot:

Oh 100%, it will look amazing in hand! Manata has more than earned my trust in that regard. But imagine the imax poster done with Manta's metallic style! I know they studio has to approve what goes out, but I will choose minimalism over floating heads triangle any day. Hopefully maybe for the FS 🤞

I totally agree on minimalistic design (good example: HDZeta Gold Label Terminator Genesys Steelbook) - but unfortunately minimalism seems to be very unpopular especially for premium steelbooks

Therefore the official poster design Manta uses for the steelbook really is not bad 

vor 1 Minute schrieb Veum:

and have you as a friend (I think, right? 😛)

you can bank on it  (I enjoy our exchange from the first minute...)

So thanks a lot bro, talk to You soon and have an easy time!

Gerade eben schrieb Veum:

 

@F.M.S Didn’t know you had the philosopher in ya! 😆 

Oh that's easy...

if You are thirsty and need 2 bottles of beer, then it's better to have one than none 😜

By the way... good to see You again my buddy @Veum

(won't be so long here today as the job needs my attention after burning the whole weekend in the invitation rollercoaster - but that was fun, wasn't it?)

vor 23 Minuten schrieb ddeahl:

That makes no sense.

Maybe, but getting the best out of the unchangeable is a positive concept in life

vor einer Stunde schrieb FlanInTheFace:

For sure! I need to watch Dune again soon! Waiting until I grab the 4K disc

And watching it in 4K UHD makes it even a better visual stunner @FlanInTheFace !

It is a real 4K scan and offers a consistently more coherent picture than that of the (already very good) Blu-ray.

Therefore: The 4k-Disc is Highly recommended.

By the way - it is true, that there is a ton of fantastic art for this epic movie - but I am not so sure if most concepts would suit the front of a steelbook, as the "floating head"-design does imo.

To make an example

For example the (absolutely brilliant) IMAX Posters are extremely classy as a huge print, but lose their conceptual impact on the small surface of a steel book (Paul Atreides would only appear here as an unidentifiable speck in front of a mighty dune landscape) - it is roughly comparable to watching "King Kong" on a smartphone. ..

Therefore I am satisfied with the chosen motif that - and I think most of us agree at least about that - will certainly be done by Manta Lab in an outstanding quality.

And in the end it is always a question of the personal taste - as far as I'm concerned and in (roughly) any case, I prefer a Steelbook with em- or debossing and a high-gloss finish to any bare metal WWA version, even if the latter perhaps has a better selection of motifs.

vor 9 Minuten schrieb Veum:

 

AGAIN BOSS!!… please have mercy kind sir!

 

well bro You know, sometimes we have to accept, what is set for us, may it fit our concept perfectly or not   

Huh, and maybe (as the Boss only spoke of "too" much) you could keep the major part of it ... ?

Anyway, I will fall into my coffin now... dearly wish You sweet dreams and a cosy sleep my Friend !               

And ...

     C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s

to all of You that already got invited (no Matter if Gold or Platinum) and my hopes for all others still waiting - may Your Wish to join come true !

And now - as I woke up 20 hours ago after having slept only four - I will fall into a DEEEEP sleep : 

   HURRAH !      

So Proud  that I was invited to join the Gold Club !!!    

Many Thanks To @Masterblaster and all the Admins !!!

I'm sure will be a great new circle in this sometimes crazy and breathtaking,

but always amazing community! 

vor 1 Minute schrieb Veum:

 At least we already have the same food preferences...

@Veum As I am back... thanks again that You immediately rushed to help !  👍     As we see, nothing is better than teamwork !  

vor 10 Minuten schrieb deckard99:

FYI - many members are reporting problems accessing the site. We are investigating.

@deckard99 @R1s1ngs0n  Problem seems to have been solved - access to the pages is back!

Great work done quick !!!

vor 2 Minuten schrieb swish:

@Veum where are you?? lost intress in this??

@swish  I don't think so - but maybe after after yesterdays catastrophe, which certainly took its toll on him optically 

he urgently needs time for a new styling to to bravely face the challenges of the future  

 seems that everyone is concentrating at the notification bell and holding breath at the moment...

it never was so quiet here... 

vor 2 Minuten schrieb Veum:

PEEPS good hunting… Let her be your inspiration, she was mine when I got gold  🏅😘

 

I understand THAT immediately 😎

vor 23 Minuten schrieb Basil:

right well santa has turned up on site now so enough of the mucking around from me 👍

 

wish you well and the best everyone 

 

basil 👍

 

 

Okay @Basil - then for once a serious comment from my side: I am sure that all non-Plantinums (including me) are relieved that the Boss has entered the room...

vor 6 Minuten schrieb Basil:

wont you be glad when john turns up soon i think then the random stuff can go

 @Basil... I believe that you are convinced in the deepest part of your heart that there is, never was and never will be any random stuff here - just look at the thematically precisely selected Spaceballs gifs!

vor 11 Minuten schrieb Veum:

 

my howling friend @Veum !

Can I be relieved to assume that the werewolf fur has meanwhile withdrawn thanks to the invitation received ...?

vor 4 Minuten schrieb RAK:

Next thing you know @F.M.S Will be telling us @Masterblaster missed shipping one of his editions, only to find it 3 days later in a box he forgot about.

 

You try telling me that all these boxes I stored under the roof, in the kitchen, the bed- and the bathrooms as well as in the pool are sent by @Masterblaster just because "John" is listed as the sender???

You must be wrong !

vor 3 Minuten schrieb Fortis93:

There can only be one Colonel @Veum.

That's for sure with no doubt!

Was just referring to comparable wolfish behaving while waiting for invitations... 

vor 1 Minute schrieb Basil:

 

no only one @Veum this was how he was feeling yesterday  

then at end of the event he like

and

 

wonder how many emails go out today  

 

 

okay folks, I step back a little....

lets say like this:  

(but can't promise more at this time... grrrr)

vor 1 Minute schrieb swish:

so have the madness already begin? Should i prepare or can i have a quiet day?

 

Huh, that depends whether I get an invitation or not and have to develop into Veum  

(Do You already feel a Deja Vu named "The Message Desaster 2.0" crawling at Your back...?) 

No no, just kidding... 

vor 1 Minute schrieb 5t33lb0y:

 

Makes sense in a way - but if you look if retailers will start doing lesser allocations - then this goes well with less plat members. So plats if they'll decide will get almost any edition 90% of the time, while rest of community for GB will be bloodbath. That prob won't be problem with HDZeta releases since allocations are usually bigger. Cause at least Manta i heard wanna more ppl preorder from their website - so ppl will then go to either their site or ebay like before if they'll fall out from GB here.

I understand Your argument, but if however, reducing platinum memberships also means that the number of those who get "almost any edition" will be smaller - so the "bloodbath" will actually be "fairer" as a result.

Also, MP can't stop retailers from making their decisions and - as far as I could observe - the final list was always announced before the order window started on each manufacturer's sales page.

Therefore if MP can't get enough editions despite all their efforts, there is still the possibility for those who have to drop out of the GB to try their luck with a direct order.

After all, these problems are the natural consequence of limited products.

vor 30 Minuten schrieb extantsrevenge:

 

so many pages so much activity, looks like tier memberships are popular.

 

With the overall Platinum number getting lower (which is a good thing), I can tell you that the Gold number will get higher, since we hope to see many of the Platinum members that can't renew Platinum this time there again. When I look back at the last cycle Gold was almost in every instance a great tier rank, because most of the time they also got what they wanted. With less Platinum that also means that the Gold membership is getting stronger, so for some it might even be the better tier.

 

I think it is cooler for the main tier to have less spaces then the next tier. Makes it more special and if it is also tied in some way to the forum life and how member fulfill their duties instead of clicking on a purchase button that is a huge plus. If we would simply grow Platinum further Gold would become meaningless, nobody wants that.

 

I'm sorry if anyone feels disappointed about this, I hope you can get over it and maybe you're among the lucky members next time who can upgrade to Platinum again.

 

Not sure right now how many have not accepted the invite, so maybe we get a few late invest, who knows.

 

Anyway thank you all for your suppurt in the past, present and future.

 

The explanation of @extantsrevenge   perfectly reflects the sense of the changes that were made.

First of all, Platinum status becomes a true reward for special service and achievements to the community.

On the other hand the Gold Membership still leaves room for Members who may not have enough time to contribute constantly, but want to continue to support MP financially, and those who yearn to receive a better reputation can always try harder to reach out for the top. 

Furthermore - if you take a look at the Group Buys - it is no longer enough to "simply purchase" platinum to be able to rely on being able to secure an edition regardless of the time of participation - this actually strengthens the gold membership, because those who are interested in an edition can achieve a good list position if they take care of their desired treasure in time.

In my estimation, John and the admins have thus achieved a perfect compromise, combining the best of both worlds.

So Thanks to @Masterblaster @Scary Hair@ukade2327@thomue1987@DParadigm@blu.steel33@cypheria078@Count Dantes

@thomue1987@R1s1ngs0n@Hollywood E Rock@LeGonze@Veum@swish@Basil and naturally @extantsrevenge (not only for explaining his view)

vor 24 Minuten schrieb R1s1ngs0n:

Good day to everyone and welcome to the second chapter of this thrilling membership renewal saga 😁

 

@swish I hope you slept well and had a healthy intake of vitamins to help you tackle today's Gold assault. Should be a relatively 'quiet' event compared to yesterday's madness.

@R1s1ngs0n Thank's for Your calming words.    

I already feel much more relaxed...                       

vor 22 Minuten schrieb swish:

yes if they will read the last 20 Pages then yeah i will be workless but that only a dream 🤣

@swish Always good to know that we have not only a helpful and encouraging but also an especially REALISTIC Guardian  😎

vor 14 Minuten schrieb Houdeani:

I’m scared

vor 4 Minuten schrieb EnzoTakahashi:

And to my frightend fellow (still...?) Gold-Members @Houdeani and @EnzoTakahashi :

There is ABSOLUTELY no reason to be nervous or scared - just look at me, I'm totally at ease:      

vor 16 Minuten schrieb waxenol:

Out of reactions😅😅😅

 

Hmmm, I may be out of reactions...

but yet not missing in action and not too badly hurt   so I can still take several actions to to ensure my stay in this thread !