(BETA) DVD Talk Forum

Go Back  (BETA) DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > HD Talk
Reload this Page >

Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
HD Talk The place to discuss Blu-ray, 4K and all other forms and formats of HD and HDTV.

Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-01-10, 09:34 PM
  #826  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Living Dead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: The Graveyard
Posts: 3,205
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
If only it didn't have a tiny alien clinging to it, that egg set would be awesome.
Living Dead is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-01-10, 09:47 PM
  #827  
DVD Talk Hero
 
TomOpus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 40,125
Received 1,290 Likes on 939 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by asianxcore


Are the discs held in place similar to the BTTF set, or are there hubs?
More like the Rocky Horror Picture Show set. No hubs, no retainer clips.
TomOpus is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-01-10, 10:05 PM
  #828  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Josh-da-man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: The Bible Belt
Posts: 43,820
Received 2,694 Likes on 1,858 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by slop101
Oooh... vagina repellent!
Ironic considering that the alien's head is shaped like an erect penis.
Josh-da-man is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-01-10, 11:57 PM
  #829  
DVD Talk Hero
 
TomOpus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 40,125
Received 1,290 Likes on 939 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Moving to mature....
TomOpus is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 09:06 AM
  #830  
Suspended
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Formerly known as "GizmoDVD"/Southern CA
Posts: 31,779
Received 101 Likes on 87 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Anyone review this yet? I've seen one, buy the guy bought his.
Gizmo is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 10:27 AM
  #831  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
My copy of the UK set arrived yesterday. It IS region free.

If you want to save some bucks, and don't mind waiting a week for shipping, go for it!!
applesandrice is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 10:40 AM
  #832  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,846
Likes: 0
Received 63 Likes on 39 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by applesandrice
My copy of the UK set arrived yesterday. It IS region free.

If you want to save some bucks, and don't mind waiting a week for shipping, go for it!!
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
Eddie W is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 01:07 PM
  #833  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by Eddie W
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
The UK version does have the accordian-style packaging, yes. And it's got the certificate logos on the slipcover. I don't mind either, but I realize some people here do.
applesandrice is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 02:12 PM
  #834  
DVD Talk Reviewer
 
gryffinmaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ancient City
Posts: 6,552
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by Eddie W
Doesn't the UK set have fold out packaging like Quadrilogy instead of the book style in the U.S? It looks that way from the small pic on Amazon UK's site. Plus it's got those ugly-ass age appropriate markings on the cover.
True, and true. However, the spine on the actual foldout packaging doesn't have the age labels, so it'll look normal when turned in that direction. And it's actually a handsome, sturdy set with traditional plastic hubs instead of the slide-out holders found in the (otherwise very sexy) US book. For $56 shipped, I'm extremely happy.

gryffinmaster is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 04:24 PM
  #835  
Banned by request
 
Supermallet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Termite Terrace
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Yeah, I'm with Lemmy on this one. Hate that accordion packaging.
Supermallet is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 04:32 PM
  #836  
DVD Talk Reviewer
 
gryffinmaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ancient City
Posts: 6,552
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by Lemmy
Too reminiscent of the shitty Quadrilogy packaging, if you ask me. I really hate box sets that resemble accordians when they're opened up.

I'd rather have the U.S. set.
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Yeah, I'm with Lemmy on this one. Hate that accordion packaging.
I agree, it's just as awkward as the Quadrilogy DVD, and you're certainly getting your money's worth with the US set. But considering the price difference (as of this writing, roughly $33 between Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk), I'm willing to stomach the lack of printed material in the book and that little extra time it takes to unfold the set.
gryffinmaster is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 04:36 PM
  #837  
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Formerly known as "Solid Snake PAC"/Denton, Tx
Posts: 39,239
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Man...it was a bitch to get to Alien on the Quadrilogy set. I could've just switched the places of the discs but it looks weird out of order.

At least the UK one isn't as bad as that. BUT....it still isn't easy as to the US one we got here.
Solid Snake is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 07:04 PM
  #838  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: gloucester, uk
Posts: 2,154
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Weirdly enough the Quadrilogy was a book style set over here while the US got the flat-pack version. This time it would appear the roles have been reversed. UK 1: USA 1
Burnt Thru is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 07:51 PM
  #839  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Detroit
Posts: 3,518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
What?
Kory is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 07:52 PM
  #840  
DVD Talk Reviewer
 
tylergfoster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,540
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by Kory
What?


I was mad when I saw it. Neon green digipak trays = cooooooooooool.
tylergfoster is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 08:01 PM
  #841  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Josh-da-man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: The Bible Belt
Posts: 43,820
Received 2,694 Likes on 1,858 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by droidguy1119


I was mad when I saw it. Neon green digipak trays = cooooooooooool.
The neon green does look cool, but I fucking hate cases like that.
Josh-da-man is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 08:09 PM
  #842  
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Detroit
Posts: 3,518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Ohhh, he said Quadrilogy, I thought he was talking about the Blu-ray Anthology. I was confused.
Kory is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 08:11 PM
  #843  
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Formerly known as "Solid Snake PAC"/Denton, Tx
Posts: 39,239
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Again...on the US side...it was a bitch to get to Alien. Had to flip it like what? 4 or 5 times? Jesus...
Solid Snake is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-02-10, 09:28 PM
  #844  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
I prefer the US packaging too as its slimmer and takes up less place. but for me it came down to price and $56 was a bargain compared to $90.
Dragon Lee is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-20-10, 04:01 PM
  #845  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Mr. Cinema's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Posts: 18,044
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Supposedly, Amazon will be offering this for $70.49 starting tomorrow as the "box set deal of the week".
Mr. Cinema is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-20-10, 04:20 PM
  #846  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nightmare Alley
Posts: 17,117
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Jeunet doesn't like the Alien Resurrection transfer.
NoirFan is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-20-10, 04:34 PM
  #847  
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: St Louis, MO
Posts: 7,942
Received 306 Likes on 209 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by NoirFan
Sounds like the film was given the treatment it deserves.
kefrank is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-20-10, 04:40 PM
  #848  
DVD Talk Legend
 
dsa_shea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 22,196
Received 307 Likes on 229 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Originally Posted by kefrank
Sounds like the film was given the treatment it deserves.
A toilet paper transfer.
dsa_shea is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-20-10, 05:06 PM
  #849  
DVD Talk Hero
 
TomOpus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 40,125
Received 1,290 Likes on 939 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Sounds like sour grapes. The transfer looks pretty good.
TomOpus is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-21-10, 03:58 AM
  #850  
Moderator
 
TheBigDave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Florida
Posts: 12,420
Received 503 Likes on 364 Posts
Re: Alien Anthology - Oct. 26th
Heads up for those that haven't checked the Blu Ray Bargain Forum. Amazon has a Best Value deal on Alien Anthology and Last Of The Mohicans.

Buy The Last of the Mohicans: Director's Definitive Cut [Blu-ray] and get Alien Anthology [Blu-ray] at an additional $20.00 off Amazon.com's everyday low price.

Buy Together Today: $65.48
TheBigDave is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.