Media Psychos Psycho Challenge! NEW: CHALLENGE 38 IS NOW LIVE!

[Blu Magic Ray]

I don't quite meet the requirements of this challenge because I don't have a Premium Edition without a Steelbook, or does a Mediabook also count? But I would like to take part...

 

 

....here are my most beautiful editions

 

 

Alita (Filmarena, CZ)

Godzilla vs Kong (Manta Lab, HK)

Bumblebee (HDZeta, CN)

The Amazing Spider-Man (WEET, KR)

Justice League (HDZeta, CN)

Venom (Blufans, CN)

 

I just think everything about these editions is great, image motif, lenti effect, steelbook artwork and of course the film.

[Cornrow]

5 favorite premium editions from my collection for the second challenge!

 

1. Top Gun lenticular XL full slip from Film arena : The only Top gun lenticular edition I have. Hope Fac releases Top gun2 XL type fullslip someday.

2. Moulin Rouge lenticular funslip from Blufans : one of my favorite musical movies and I'm trying to make my own custom fullslip as well!

3. The Handmaiden full slip from plain archive : Colors of the full slip is so beautiful

4. Drive fullslip from manta lab : recently received, and i really love manta's oil painting - like artworks

5. The phantom of the opera dvd Collectors edition from Media factory, Japan : watched this movie 10 or more times and this edition looks so luxurious with velvet outcase

 

[CAYENNE-FAHRER]

@R1s1ngs0n/Eli

 

Challenge # 2

some are in the showcase, that's why the bad pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by CAYENNE-FAHRER

[R1s1ngs0n]

1 hour ago, Blu Magic Ray said:

I don't quite meet the requirements of this challenge because I don't have a Premium Edition without a Steelbook, or does a Mediabook also count? But I would like to take part...

 

 

....here are my most beautiful editions

 

 

Alita (Filmarena, CZ)

Godzilla vs Kong (Manta Lab, HK)

Bumblebee (HDZeta, CN)

The Amazing Spider-Man (WEET, KR)

Justice League (HDZeta, CN)

Venom (Blufans, CN)

 

I just think everything about these editions is great, image motif, lenti effect, steelbook artwork and of course the film.

Mediabook counts as well.

[Blu Magic Ray]

vor 1 Stunde schrieb Blu Magic Ray:

I don't quite meet the requirements of this challenge because I don't have a Premium Edition without a Steelbook, or does a Mediabook also count? But I would like to take part...

 

 

....here are my most beautiful editions

 

 

Alita (Filmarena, CZ)

Godzilla vs Kong (Manta Lab, HK)

Bumblebee (HDZeta, CN)

The Amazing Spider-Man (WEET, KR)

Justice League (HDZeta, CN)

Venom (Blufans, CN)

 

I just think everything about these editions is great, image motif, lenti effect, steelbook artwork and of course the film.

 

vor 5 Minuten schrieb R1s1ngs0n:

Mediabook counts as well.

 

 

[Pbsw23]

@R1s1ngs0n & @extantsrevenge

 

Here is my submission for Challenge 2. Apologies for going the Superhero route Eli, but in order to be true to one’s self, these are some of my favourite editions. I am also throwing a curveball in here. 😁

 

First up is the edition that kickstarted Premium collecting for me. Novamedia’s first ever Premium release (NC001) back in Sept 2014. I still recall seeing this for the first time on Twitter and just thinking “Bloody Hell, I need to get me one of those!” 
 

 

Next, and following the “First Release” theme, I am going with Mantalab’s Man of Steel (ME001). I also have their first Global release (WWA) as well, but as we are showing one release per retailer, it has to be MoS. This was back when Holo Foil was all the rage, but Manta mixed it up with some sweet texturing as well. And to top it off, this WEA just oozes class. One very sexy edition indeed.

 

 

Next up I am pulling out one of the Big Guns… it is of course the Kings of Fullslips and my boys WeET. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, This Fullslip is the best of the Best. I have recently opened my Age of Ultron offering from WeET and I did consider the fact that it could be a new Champion for the FS, but on comparison I am sticking with this one. It’s a shame it only came with a WWA inside it, because this slip really deserves a stunning WEA to partner it.
 

Here is Venom. I honestly cannot sell this one enough to collectors, and if you own one and it is still sealed….. Shame on you. 😁

 

 

Now for my 4th (and European choice) I was going to go with Alita, but I rather suspect a few people will opt for that one. So instead I am going back in time again to 2015 and Film Arena’s Ghost Rider. A simple design and yet a quite striking edition. The Matt black and glossy embossed title and flaming skull make it a firm favourite for me (Don’t tell @Basil but this one also has a decent transitional Lenti inside it 🤫).
 

 

Lastly, the curve ball… Not sure if we’re allowed to go the DVD route? (I have a BluRay back up ready just in case). But for my Non-Steelbook release I could have gone the MLIFE or digibook route, but I wanted to share something a little different. Here is my Original X-Men Trilogy FS edition from the DVD days. I sold off soooooo many DVDs as I started Steelbook collecting, but I have never been able to bring myself to part with this one. Anyway, hope it counts. 🤞🏼 If not I have a fetching Asian Spidey digibook instead. 😆
 

Cheers.
 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Pbsw23

[raylight]

Psycho Challenge #002

Here is my selection:

 

#1: Alien (Filmarena) - One of the best Science-Fiction Movies of all times and Filmarena did a great job with the premium editions.

 

#2 Band of Brothers (Tin Box) - Great series - nice box with cool embossing

 

#3 Jurassic World - Nakshatra Cine Museum Exclusive Lenticular Slip Steelbook - nice depth lenti effect and rare

 

#4 Wanted - Collector's Edition Acryl Box - Angelina Jolie 😍

 

#5 Das Boot - Complete Edition - Also one of the best war movies of all times

 

#6 + #7 to mention two more "diamonds" for me.

From Dusk Till Dawn is an absolute classic legend. very cool release from KimchiDVD.

 

 

Star Wars (as "series" of movies) is one of my favourites. I'm still hoping that there will be Premium Releases for the other missing SW titles and series like Mandalorian etc.

Great release by Blufans. Hope dies last...

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by raylight

[Scary Hair]

OK GANG HERE WE GO WITH MY WEIRD AND WACCY 

 

Counting down not up as well why not 

 

5th

 

 

 I first saw Nightbreed in the Cinema  opening weekend and it rocked my world.

 

For almost 30 years shunned and a cult movie with roumers of footage that the studio wanted cut. 28 years later we have this premium  version from Arrow with both the theatrical  and Cabal cut . A little feature tee is in thire too at what they had to work with for the remaster.  Thick grain picture mono sound bog basic back up camera at the time. One word to describe what they did to get that up to viewing quality  GENIUS 

 

Clive Barker was before his time with Nightbreed as all is not as it looks  .

 

God's an Astronaut,  OZ IS over the rainbow  and Midian is where the Monsters live

 

Yhea right one of the biggest  nut jobs in cinimgraphic history is Button face  I'll let you all view and you can make your own minds up .

 

4TH 

 

 

 

Now this is a real coup and testament to how fantastic  a place MP IS and what real life super humans our Head Psychos  are .

@★ Administrators ★ @★ Super Moderator ★ @★ Moderator ★  our HUB Masters  the work that everyone puts in behind the scenes IS INSANE.

 

@★ MP Guardian ★ @★ Platinum Psycho ★ @★ GOLD Psycho ★ @★ Members ★ 

 

THIS IS WHY I GB  as what a way to obtain such delights.

 

This one I still think I need royalties as well maybe the frunt slip image was pinched from my tattoo

 

 

as @R1s1ngs0n has already stated I have a bit of an issue with this masterpiece of a movie .

 

3RD

 

 

Just sublime  in hand and although the Wallmart is not a premium edition the embosting is a delight to behold in hand.

 

The Fact Dracula Untold deals with the true genesis of the legend behind Vlad the Impaler is stripped back to ancient folklore  before the wiritten word captivated and enthralled me to go a bit nuts on this movie too. That and Luke Evens being the lead.

 

2ND

 

 

 

One of my few OC this FS is stand out with the detail on the front also the back .

Manta did an outstanding realise hopefully  now a second  Constantine movie has been announced  they may do a box to house this set .

 

FIST PLACE 

 

HAS TO BE

 

 

The hunt I had to get this then when I did it was the same number  as may age at that time was just ment to be poetry. 

 

The edition itself in hand is solid  both visually  and with its construction .

 

Jed on that top spine a nod to the real star if the movie . His calm intelligent manner just sends chills 40 years  later..

 

I HOPE my submission  meets the criteria  needed for this challenge 

 

[ukade2327]

Yet another difficult choice set by @R1s1ngs0n…… but rising to challenge #2 my choices are :- …..

#1

UHD Club Premier And most Premium release so far .. the Gorgeous Wooden Box edition of Wonder Woman.. this obviously needs no introduction  and is probably the most gorgeous premium edition so far … it certainly sits at the Top of my collection figuratively speaking as it’s permanently hidden away in its packaging and only comes out for occasional viewing such as now…

 

 

#2 FAC Maniacs Edition of Bladerunner 2049 , FA did not fall short on this edition, a truly amazing release with 4 stunning editions and a nice wooden horse gift… 

 

 

#3 Mantalab Drive OC beautiful release  with a very unique outer package cover … I admire Manta for their out of the box thinking …

 

 

 

#4 Mlife  A Writers Odyssey 

This is one of the Heaviest Premium Edition I own … it’s simply stunning  in quality and content… the outer box is fully embossed all over in a copper going bush … contents include 4 digipac discs and a separate Hardbox containing several bound books … covering all aspects of the movie from complete storyboard to production photos and a vast amount of art .. 

 

 

 

#5 WCL 2001 A Space Odyssey…

simply the finest  edition yet produced from The multi disc digipac to the art cards ….a substantial release that is worthy addition to any collection …

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by ukade2327

[Parzival]

Great choices @Scary Hair

Far left field choices as I knew they would be , but very interesting 

So "The Thing" is obviously one of your favourite films 

 

BTW , never give away your age 😉

[guri008]

hi, 

here are my 5 editions. i dont say that they are my favourite, but they are somehow special for me. 

 

• ex machina - red pet slip made the whole edition really extremely nice and interesting. so simple 🙂
• the godfather trilogy - because it is godfather... no more words are needed here
• kill bill 1+2 - these need to be together as it is one film devided into 2 films. i love the brown colours
• interstellar - because it was my first premium collection of one of the best directors in the history of cinema (and it closely didnt make the cut for the previous lenticular challenge)
• predator - classic!

if "godfather" doesnt count as it is not from specific retailer, i can replace it. 

[Sephiroth]

@R1s1ngs0nChallenge #2

 

I also picked 5 releases from 5 different retailers .

 

1. Dunkirk UHD Club Lenti ( Non Steelbook):

The edition could also have been the winner in the 1st challenge, what an incredible lenti effect.

 

2.Neon Demon Steelarchive:

 

For me personally the most beautiful fullslip edition ever, my absolute favourite with stunning colours .

 

 

3. Ghost Rider Filmarena:

 

This fullslip edition is a dream, I love the front cover and it is beautifully embossed, it also has a special number 😀

 

4. Alita Cinemuseum:

 

A very special release from Italy. I love this movie  and hope for part 2. I especially love the backs of both editions, especially the detailed hand is incredibly good. Then there is also a 128 page booklet/book to go with it.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Avengers Novamedia 1Click :

 

A rarity and absolute highlight of my collection . I love the front and back of the fullslips, the holo effect is fantastic. To top it off, all 4 have the no. 444 ❤️❤️❤️

[notdan]

Okay team. Here's my top 5 (for now - this could probably change week-to-week for me).

 

Number 5: Everything Blu's Hot Fuzz Boxset and Second Sight Films' The Guest Special Edition

These two tied because I wanted to show a couple different European editions since Asian editions will dominate the rest of this list.

 

Hot Fuzz by Everything Blu - There is not much that is flashy about this edition but I love the unique attention to detail. The letter pressing, the police shield on the back, and the metal bullets all make for a very tactile, fun edition to hold and look at closely. Fun movie too!

 

The Guest by Second Sight Films - I just got this edition and absolutely love it! It may not be considered a full premium by some but for the price point I think it is a really great non-steelbook collectors edition. The use of colors and simple design are right up my alley. I would take clean colors like this over too much happening on a design any day (you will see the colors more down the list so apparently I have a thing for them).

 

 

Number 4: Whiplash by TheOn (No. 19)

Again, this is such a clean edition. I love the music pages on the inside, the use of black and white with a splash of color. It is a beautiful edition.

 

Number 3: The Dark Knight Trilogy by HDZeta

Not much to say here. This will always be one of my prized possessions. All three editions are matching No. 003. I love the display look of the motherbox. Thank god HDZeta doesn't do too many of these because I wouldn't be able to resist. Ready for LOTR!

 

Number 2: Drive by Manta Lab

Manta Lab is king for me. I could fill this list with their editions (First Man almost took this spot). My love of this movie helped to put this here, but the jacket on this is such a beautiful homage to one of the most memorable pieces of movie attire ever. They could have just printed this on the box but they went above and beyond to make this such a memorable boxset.

 

Number 1: Blade Runner 2049 by UHD Club

This is like 3 editions with the same color scheme on my list - told you I have a thing for it. If nothing else this would have to win no. 1 for me because it is one of the few editions I cant bring myself to un-seal! The colors, printing, the wood box, it is all gorgeous. These pictures aren't the best because of the plastic but I can only imagine how much more the colors pop when the plastic is off and this can be opened up to reveal the full wraparound image. Hoping UHD Club makes more editions like this!

[Gladiator_MV]

vor 6 Minuten schrieb guri008:

 

 

🤩 ...Best Release! Great Retro-Look Full-Slips with strong details (Blood) ect. + with a very nice WEA Steel + nice Gimmicks! ...Absolutely Fantastic! 👌👍

 

vor 7 Minuten schrieb Sephiroth:

Ghost Rider Filmarena:

 

This fullslip edition is a dream, I love the front cover and it is beautifully embossed, it also has a special number 😀

 

Avengers Novamedia 1Click :

 

 

A rarity and absolute highlight of my collection . I love the front and back of the fullslips, the holo effect is fantastic. To top it off, all 4 have the no. 444 ❤️❤️❤️

 

😉😀👌👍

[bossjon]

My top five currently at this time.  With all the new releases, it is in constant flux.  @R1s1ngs0n & @extantsrevenge

 

My top, Non-Premium, Watched this since it was released in the theaters, still will watch once or twice a year.  "Find and fulfill your destiny. "

 

 

#5

 

Dawn of the Dead ( Second Sight) -  Still one of the best Zombie movies out there.  Initially lost by Zavvi so i had to rebuy.  Then it showed up, so have two copies.

 

 

4)  Mummy Trilogy - The Book of the Living Edition (Everything blu) -  Fan of the first two movie.  Excellent box set.

 

3.  Ant-Man and the Wasp ( Weet).  Such a cool edition. The building box was an excellent design touch. 

 

2.  The Dark Knight (Blufans).  Nice, beautiful release.  Batman Begins in mail to be delivered soon, cant wait.  

 

 

1.  My current favorite release,  HDZETA Tenet.  Have the Gold and Silver, The Manta OC.  Awaiting the next release.  One of those movies where I will stop on and watch for a bit no matter what scene it is in at that time.  

 

 

Honorable Mention.  Joker Cinemuseum.  

Edited September 19, 2022 by bossjon

[Scary Hair]

57 minutes ago, Parzival said:

Great choices @Scary Hair

Far left field choices as I knew they would be , but very interesting 

So "The Thing" is obviously one of your favourite films 

 

BTW , never give away your age 😉

 

That's the whole collection game for me the LOVE of the movie itself.  

 

The fact it has pretty slips and goodies is a bonus. 

 

Age It's  only a number  Honey .

 

Mentally I'm still a toddler

 

[XOArama]

Challenge 2

 

1. Blade Runner Manta Lab DL

2. Akira Kimchidvd SL

3. Parasite Injoingain White FS

4. Avengers End Game Weet FS A2

5. A Silent Voice The On FS (Not much other non steel premiums I own)

[Deejay]

My choices are:

 

Middle Earth Collectors Edition. I love these faux-leather books that hold the discs, and with a nice wooden stand it’s a beautiful piece that always gets noticed by visitors. Lovely art book adds a cherry on the top.

 

The Raid, I think this was a zavvi edition some years back. Great art complimented by some embossing for a striking look and some tactile appeal.

 

Interstellar Hd Zeta lenticular. Beautiful and the lenticular effect is cool.

 

Inglorious Bastards, the lenticular effect here doesn’t add much but I love the slipcase, and there’s a good looking steelbook with the poster art inside. It’s my favourite Tarantino film.

 

Gladiator, Everything Blu. I’ve bought this movie too many times, and have a very striking lenticular bluray steelbook but couldn’t resist this gorgeous edition and an upgrade to 4k.

[MoneySniper]

Alright so for challenge 2 I have chosen the following,

 

Number 1

Rogue One by Blufans

For me this is one of my top 3 favourite OC of all time. The all white background with the minimal design showcasing the main characters just looks great.

 

Number 2

Interstellar by Manta Lab

This one is special for me as it was my very first OC I ever got thanks to the MP GB was it originally released last year.

 

Number 3

Reservoir Dogs by Novamedia

Now this was my very first premium release I ever got back in June 2020. If it wasn’t for this I’d probably never have got into collecting movie steelbooks as at the time I was mainly collecting video game steelbooks.

 

Number 4

Blade Runner 2049 by FAC

Not much I can really say, a great film deserves a great release and FAC done a great job with this. All I need now is the OC but it goes for a crazy price. 
 

Number 5

Transformers

Now for the non-steelbook choice I decided to go with this release. I’m generally not sure where it is from as it was a Christmas gift back when I was 7 years old back in 2007, so it hold a lot sentimental value for me as I’m a huge Transformers fan and opening this on Christmas Day I was over the moon.
 

Cool thing about this release is that it also transforms as you can see in the below image.

 

And at the back is where the discs are kept.

[Sotaboy]

Alright time to get in on this. My favorite lenti of all time is Nova Media guardians of the Galaxy lenti. Usually when you get a lot of lines going on a lenti they tend to look jagged and pixelated but not this one. Just take a look at the grate on the floor.

It's crispy clean like a hologram!  

 

 The video doesn't do it justice!

 

I had to include a shot of these 4 as well because they were all runner ups for my favorite lenticular edition. these were all very clean crispy images and artfully awesome!

[SteelWild]

Hi,

 

My 5 favorite editions but frankly it's hard to choose, there are so many!!!

 

First : The Neon Demon Plain Archive

 

Secondly : Melancholia Plain Archive followed by Into The Wild SteelArchive, The HandMaiden and Gladiator UHDClub. 😃

 

Somes Pics :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Parzival]

Pretty tough challenge

So many priceless editions, holy grails, favourite retailers, personally & emotionally close films etc etc

 

This is difficult!

 

I guess it will boil down to the film for me, and whether or not there is a premium to do it justice!

 

In no particular order:

 

(1) TDK trilogy Hdzeta

Probably the best Hdz release. Each OC for each film was impeccable , with each edition being superb

The mother box killed it, great concept and idea, still never matched

 

 

[Parzival]

(2) Forrest Gump OAB

 

One of my favourite films, and I own each premium edition

OAB

FAC Maniacs

HDzeta

UHD club

 

Close call between UHD (wooden) edition which was beautiful

 

But my fav has to the OAB edition

Beautifully crafted briefcase and goodies

The feather was a lovely touch

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Parzival

[Parzival]

(3) La La Land FNC

Again, driven by my personal love of the film

I love the La La land FNC Korea deluxe  edition

A shame they don't do many releases

 

A toss up between this and the Manta Lab OC, but something special about this edition

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Parzival

[Parzival]

(4) The Shining CM

 

Probably CM's best release

A bit of a Holy Grail going by Ebay recently

 

Here's the reason why. It's a fantastic edition

The Artwork does it for me, unique and atmospheric

 

Great edition for a great film