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  2. Show us all your latest Group Buy or other receptions (Steelbook..Digibook ... Digipack ... Collectors ...)

    in Show Your Last Received Steelbook or Special Edition

    Posted · Edited by Manticore4

    17 minutes ago, hansreinhardt said:


    I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of this—looks really good, that spot gloss is awesome. Honestly, was a little nervous about my one RaroFilm group buy (2001) but this makes me feel better about it. Thanks @Manticore4 for the thorough unboxing and analysis! 

     

    Thanks for your thoughts--I don't think my photos do the set any true justice. Other more talented photographers will more than likely post better photos in the coming days, but I was happy to be a pioneering guinea pig for opening my set. The sparkle on the OC box is mesmerizing!

     

     

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  3. Black Adam (RaroFilm Studios Exclusive #005) (4K UHD/2D Blu-ray Steelbook) [Italy]

    in Rarofilms

    Posted · Edited by Manticore4

    •  Okay, so my honest opinion is that the Black Adam (Raro Film one-click) is a definite couple of steps up in improvement from their Nightmare On Elm Street box. First of all, the one-click box itself has that beautiful sort of rubberized texture, along with some *stunning* spot gloss effects:
       

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    I also didn't realize until opening this set that one of the slips has an Amray version of the movie, while the other has the WWA steelbook. Both sets include the same booklet with extensive essays in both Italian and English, and the Collector's Envelope has some of the most beautiful cards I've seen in any set, with much spot-varnish/gloss on every card. However, the paper they are using for the envelopes and cards seems to be a little on the thin side compared to most other premium editions. I'd be curious what other collectors think....

     

    Here are just a few examples of the otherwise very beautiful cards (apologies for my poor photographic skills in this low light):

     

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    Here are the two slips included:

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    In short, this set is much better value than the Nightmare On Elm Street box (even though you do get 7 films in that set), but I honestly think this one is priced about $100 higher than it should be. Again, I'd be curious what other collectors think about this set.

     

    Dutifully submitted for John @Masterblaster and Ken @deckard99 by your loyal correspondent….

     

    Brian

    @Manticore4

     

     

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  4. Show us all your latest Group Buy or other receptions (Steelbook..Digibook ... Digipack ... Collectors ...)

    in Show Your Last Received Steelbook or Special Edition

    Posted · Edited by Manticore4

    Okay, so my honest opinion is that the Black Adam (Raro Film one-click) is a definite couple of steps up in improvement from their Nightmare On Elm Street box. First of all, the one-click box itself has that beautiful sort of rubberized texture, along with some *stunning* spot gloss effects:

    F26AFD39-81F9-4FBD-8EA0-B40428C0D1CD_1_105_c.thumb.jpeg.7f5c5c1e59a04d672970f2f9caeee09d.jpeg
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    I also didn't realize until opening this set that one of the slips has an Amray version of the movie, while the other has the WWA steelbook. Both sets include the same booklet with extensive essays in both Italian and English, and the Collector's Envelope has some of the most beautiful cards I've seen in any set, with much spot-varnish/gloss on every card. However, the paper they are using for the envelopes and cards seems to be a little on the thin side compared to most other premium editions. I'd be curious what other collectors think....

     

    Here are just a few examples of the otherwise very beautiful cards (apologies for my poor photographic skills in this low light):

     

    IMG_4866.thumb.jpeg.2036f521a1eda23858a750a0710a5f76.jpeg

     

    Here are the two slips included:

    IMG_4865.thumb.jpeg.0992768f46eb91690f19965dafc977d4.jpeg

     

    In short, this set is much better value than the Nightmare On Elm Street box (even though you do get 7 films in that set), but I honestly think this one is priced about $100 higher than it should be. Again, I'd be curious what other collectors think about this set.

     

    Dutifully submitted for John @Masterblaster and Ken @deckard99 by your loyal correspondent….

     

    Brian

    @Manticore4

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  5. Show us all your latest Group Buy or other receptions (Steelbook..Digibook ... Digipack ... Collectors ...)

    in Show Your Last Received Steelbook or Special Edition

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Masterblaster said:

    Need some feedback as to how the Black Adam Box is , is it good quality ?  The Retailer has made claim that they have IMPROVED tremendously on the quality and would like to hear from the members what they think ?!? @deckard99

     

    I will pop mine open when I get a chance in an hour or so and report back my findings and tag both you and Ken!

     

     

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  6. Show us all your latest Group Buy or other receptions (Steelbook..Digibook ... Digipack ... Collectors ...)

    in Show Your Last Received Steelbook or Special Edition

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    Here are a few recent acquisitions....

     

    With the arrival of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (HDZeta Gold leather edition), my collection is now complete--thanks to John @Masterblaster for getting them all to me (and the MPC protectors for them), and thanks to the rest of the mods for making this mini-GB reopening possible for those of us who missed out the first time!

     

    Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (HDZeta Gold leather)

    Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (HDZeta Gold leather)

    Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (HDZeta Gold leather)

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    with the arrival of The Matrix: Revolutions (Manta Lab one-click), my collection of all four Matrix movies is complete. QUESTION: for these one-clicks, did only Revolutions and Resurrections include an extra item (i.e. the glow-in-the-dark cat)???

     

    The Matrix (Manta Lab one-click)

    The Matrix: Reloaded (Manta Lab one-click)

    The Matrix: Revolutions (Manta Lab one-click)

    The Matrix: Resurrections (Manta Lab one-click)

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    Lastly, two other highly-anticipated one-clicks have arrived!

     

    Inception (Manta Lab one-click) • Black Adam (Raro Film one-click with tiny lightning bolt gift)

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    Huge thanks and shout-out to the entire team of Moderators at Media Psychos--you all put in so much time and effort to make sure these run as smoothly as possible, and I can't thank you enough for all the fantastic premium editions I've collected here in my short time as a member. Thank you all!!

     

     

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  8. 🟢​​Le Troquet des Francophones

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    1 hour ago, Veum said:

     

    🌚 🤠 🐴  goodnight to my fellow Psychos who need their rest now … ❣️😴🛌 🥱 💤

     

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    Every afternoon, when I see your messages that say “good night to my fellow psychos who need their rest now…”, I get really sleepy and go take a nap. The power of suggestion is… suggestively powerful!

     

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  17. This and That (Where Great Conversations Are Happening)

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    3 minutes ago, ajames212 said:

    I'm personally thinking anything hdzeta does with a well known property. A favorite among the members.    (Maybe the new Batman) my   most anticipated gb for me is  anything Cinemuseum.    Your most anticipated?          Edit.     Actually let me  say further that cinemuseum  the lost boys.    That one particular because I did not get the collectors Edition last year.  


    i’m looking forward to the Cinemuseum Batman which should ship in early September (I hope!), also anything from HDZeta. It seems only Manta Lab is cranking a steady stream of one-click boxes regularly. 
     

    What has happened to the Maniacs series from Filmarena? Nothing announced in a long time.  


     

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  23. This and That (Where Great Conversations Are Happening)

    in English

    Posted

    15 minutes ago, Veum said:

    in my area now 🥵 

     

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    From today through next Friday

     

    ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.


    I don’t know how anybody can live in the southern United States during the summer months—it has been BRUTAL this year!

     

     

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