Coolest-Looking Non-Region 1 DVDs/Boxsets [part 4]
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Originally Posted by LiK
yea, the link shows the other doll, not the one pictured. gah, i really like that one, too bad it's not on their site
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Originally Posted by LiK
damn, the US needs to come out with more stuff like this, makes me sick that we have to always import this stuff.
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Originally Posted by pizzamousechips
I know. This topic has made me both excited and sad. Damn lousy R1 boxes.
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Originally Posted by calhoun07
People on this board say this, but when they try to release something creative here, people on the main DVDtalk board post to complain about how the package won't fit on their shelf.
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Originally Posted by calhoun07
People on this board say this, but when they try to release something creative here, people on the main DVDtalk board post to complain about how the package won't fit on their shelf.
Then again .. the higher price points really puts people down. With many even on this site flocking to the all powerful Walmart $5 bins with pride in their savings. No problem at all with that, I just rarely find a film worth purchasing in those bins .. but hey, that's just me.
Though, it all doesn't necessarily answer why import editions are done consistently more interesting or better than R1 counterparts. One reason might be simply that in those regions, there may not be as a high of an interest in DVD purchasing (or as big a target market as in the US) .. therefore more elaborate releases are pushed in order to increase interest levels. I don't know and frankly am not worried about. I enjoy searching for and importing DVDs sets that are either better in quality (P/Q or audio) or just look so damn perrtty on my shelves!!
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Originally Posted by visitor Q
Though, it all doesn't necessarily answer why import editions are done consistently more interesting or better than R1 counterparts. One reason might be simply that in those regions, there may not be as a high of an interest in DVD purchasing (or as big a target market as in the US) .. therefore more elaborate releases are pushed in order to increase interest levels.
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Originally Posted by Josh Z
In Asian territories, the studios typically release discs in fancy packaging as an incentive for consumers to buy the official release rather than the cheap and plentiful bootlegs available on every street corner.
i also agree with another comment that tin boxes rock!
#158
Originally Posted by LiK
*sigh* that is so so true. i think we should at least get some awesome boxed sets like this as a special order from the companies' sites so we don't need to import them. if the US companies can offer to sell them on their own sites to US customers as an option, they might see sales from niche collectors like us. at least shipping would be less painful on the wallet for the big-ass sets like the Alien/iRobot head boxed sets.
i also agree with another comment that tin boxes rock!
i also agree with another comment that tin boxes rock!
My main problem with some of the US limited editions is the price points. They are often so extreme above the regular release, and they really don't manage to give you too much more for your money. The Spider Man one comes to mind immediately, where they only gave you some pictures and a reprint of a comic book that is easilly available anywhere, and I think another DVD that is available elsewhere. I could have purchased those items in that set apart from each other and saved money. So you're paying $20.00-$30.00 more for what? Cardboard???
I've only bought two expensive collectors sets in my day, and that's the Phantasm sphere and the Rocky Horror lips case. The Rocky Horror one was definately over priced for what was in there, but I really wanted it. Would I buy more if they could manage to come down a bit in price? Sure I would. But I guess I don't see how this would encourage overseas customers or domestic customers to stop buying bootlegs/burning DVDs if they offered more special packaging.
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Originally Posted by Frenzy
I promised sum pics, so here they are along w/ the Reservoir Dogs tin.
GHOSTBUSTERS I & II Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin (R4-AUS)
RESERVOIR DOGS Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin (R4-AUS)
I also have a good bunch more of the Aussie tins. I can post more pics if interested.
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Originally Posted by Bokasmo
Oh man I'm in love with those tins, I just ordered the Serenity one and the RD and ghostbuster's ones are both tempting. $24 really isn't that bad of a price either.
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Originally Posted by takingchase
Oh man I'm in love with those tins, I just ordered the Serenity one and the RD and ghostbuster's ones are both tempting. $24 really isn't that bad of a price either.
Remember, the price is in AUS$ dollars & includes their GST (tax). Alot of the tins are between $16.21 & 18.03 (without the tax) which is about $12.01 & $13.36. The problem is the shipping, because they DONT discount for multiple DVDs, so each DVD is like $8.50 USD to ship (or more).
Still not a bad deal though.
Here are more of my tins :
FOREST GUMP Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin
KING KONG Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin w/ Productions Diaries
PULP FICTION Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin
SCARFACE Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin
SERENITY Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin
UNDERWORLD Limited EzyDVD Exclusive Tin
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Originally Posted by Bokasmo
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Remember, the price is in AUS$ dollars & includes their GST (tax). Alot of the tins are between $16.21 & 18.03 (without the tax) which is about $12.01 & $13.36. The problem is the shipping, because they DONT discount for multiple DVDs, so each DVD is like $8.50 USD to ship (or more).
Still not a bad deal though.
Remember, the price is in AUS$ dollars & includes their GST (tax). Alot of the tins are between $16.21 & 18.03 (without the tax) which is about $12.01 & $13.36. The problem is the shipping, because they DONT discount for multiple DVDs, so each DVD is like $8.50 USD to ship (or more).
Still not a bad deal though.
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Hello,
here are a few German/Austrian Releases:
![](http://shop.dtm.at/images/prod/DVD6015_gf.jpg)
A Box Set of the Hills have eye 1+2 and Mindripper plus a bonus disc. It's a digipak.
![](http://www.dtm.at/Steelbook.jpg)
A Steelbook of Man-Eater aka Antropophagus
![](http://shop.dtm.at/images/prod/DVD6012.jpg)
A Steelbook of Cut & Run
![](http://www.nsm.at/images/tcm_dtm.jpg)
This is a 2 Disc Set of Hooper's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Disc come in a Chainsaw
here are a few German/Austrian Releases:
![](http://shop.dtm.at/images/prod/DVD6015_gf.jpg)
A Box Set of the Hills have eye 1+2 and Mindripper plus a bonus disc. It's a digipak.
![](http://www.dtm.at/Steelbook.jpg)
A Steelbook of Man-Eater aka Antropophagus
![](http://shop.dtm.at/images/prod/DVD6012.jpg)
A Steelbook of Cut & Run
![](http://www.nsm.at/images/tcm_dtm.jpg)
This is a 2 Disc Set of Hooper's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Disc come in a Chainsaw
#171
Bokasmo:
Just wanted to make sure of one thing about the ezydvd tins, they come sealed, correct? I plan on keeping them more as collectibles and want them sealed in the shrinkwrap. The two I plan on getting are Serenity and Ghostbusters. Thanks for the pics too!
Just wanted to make sure of one thing about the ezydvd tins, they come sealed, correct? I plan on keeping them more as collectibles and want them sealed in the shrinkwrap. The two I plan on getting are Serenity and Ghostbusters. Thanks for the pics too!
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The tin itself is not sealed, but the dvd case inside is.
I have the Serenity and Ghostbusters tins and they are very nice. The only thing I have to say is they are not steelbooks and therefore have no spines with names on them.
I have the Serenity and Ghostbusters tins and they are very nice. The only thing I have to say is they are not steelbooks and therefore have no spines with names on them.
Last edited by jdslater1; 06-11-06 at 12:10 AM.
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To add :
All the tins come in this cellophane wrap, which I guess u could tape and thus seal the outside of the tin for protection.
EzyDVD did start to label the sides, but it's very small type-set and is written on the side which opens instead of being on the spine.![Frown](/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If enough of us write in, I'm sure EzyDVD will begin to make their tins better and better. Also, COMPLAIN about their shipping rates. If enough ppl make sum noise, they might re-adjust their rates. Ya never know! :P
All the tins come in this cellophane wrap, which I guess u could tape and thus seal the outside of the tin for protection.
EzyDVD did start to label the sides, but it's very small type-set and is written on the side which opens instead of being on the spine.
![Frown](/images/smilies/frown.gif)
If enough of us write in, I'm sure EzyDVD will begin to make their tins better and better. Also, COMPLAIN about their shipping rates. If enough ppl make sum noise, they might re-adjust their rates. Ya never know! :P
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Originally Posted by DVDsAreMyLIFE
Do they still have this?
With regards to the EzyDVD 'tin cases' - IMO they aren't exactly 'big sellers' here in Sydney, Australia. EzyDVD has a lot of retail stores - and they have them 'advertised' on stands in the store. Customers don't appear to rushing to get them. In most cases - they are old titles that are being 'rehashed' for further sales.
It would be nice to see a few 'steel books' sold in Australia...... BUT apart from the very rare aninmation title - or Xbox game - the distributors downunder dont care less about 'promotional boxes' !!