Physical Media in 2025: A Collector’s Dilemma

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  • @80sMadeConsumer
    @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому +6

    Have you ever looked at your collection and thought… what am I doing?

    • @Facethemovies
      @Facethemovies День тому +2

      More like “why am I not doing enough, I need more!” Haha

  • @mikedressel6785
    @mikedressel6785 15 годин тому

    Thanks for covering this topic on your channel. It is one of intense interest and frustration in the collector community. As far as TV show releases on blu ray goes, I would be in heaven if all seasons of Judging Amy or Moonlighting were ever released on Blu-ray. I doubt it ever will, but one can only wish!!

  • @robsavage3217
    @robsavage3217 23 години тому

    My two biggest frustrations on the TV front:
    1) Fernwood 2 Night - the 1970s talk show spoof that was arguably one of the best comedies to ever air on TV, has never had any kind of physical media release.
    2) The first two seasons of SCTV have never had a physical media release of any kind. There was an "early years" DVD with complete episodes but it started at season 3, bypassing the first two seasons that aired in Canada. For my money, some of the funniest moments were in the first season.

  • @Facethemovies
    @Facethemovies День тому +2

    Man that stranger thing only having 2 seasons of physical pissed me off. But I heard there’s a chance there can be a boxset once the final season comes out.

  • @Mike80528
    @Mike80528 День тому +1

    I stopped collecting physical copies years ago, but very much appreciate those who do collect *anything*.
    Sony is discontinuing ALL production so it would be worth stocking up on burnable BluRay discs while you can.

  • @the_movie_den
    @the_movie_den День тому +1

    Encino Man and Son In Law are two movies that need that upgrade at least to Blu-ray! Somewhere I still have a vhs of Encino Man

  • @yournamehere6002
    @yournamehere6002 День тому +2

    STAKEOUT is but one of many Touchstone titles that have yet to get a bluray---THREE MEN AND A BABY, OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE, TIN MEN, DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS, SPLASH.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      So many good films and the major reason Disney owning practically everything sucks.

  • @the80slivehere
    @the80slivehere 23 години тому

    I completely understand everything that you said. Very true! Have I ever looked at my movie collection and thought...what am I doing? Yes, indeed. I have way too many unopened unwatched films. It is very sad. I declared a freeze on my purchasing movies while I watch more of what I have. Then I inherited more than one thousand (1,000+) films on DVD and Blu-Ray. Needless to say, I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment. Having said all of that, there are two titles that deserve much better in my humble view. The first is Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989). It really has to make it out the DVD dungeon. The second is even worse: The Wind (1928). It is the last great MGM Silent Film. It is incredible with Lillian Gish and the handsome Swedish actor Lars Hanson. Directed by Victor Sjöström. It remains a rare VHS tape in the USA. There may be an Italian DVD out there somewhere, but I have never seen it in all of years of searching. I finally bought a DVD apparently made from a VHS tape on eBay. It came in slim jewel case with a decent film design on the disc. Honestly, I am glad to have it. Sometimes this film shows up on TCM (where I first saw it). In 1993, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." How is it not available from Criterion? I have grown a bit weary of many corporate choices on films.
    - Heather in the Sunshine State

  • @dezarae1984
    @dezarae1984 День тому +2

    Encino Man and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead need 4k releases.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      Yeah they do, but I’d settle for a Blu-ray! Day one purchases for sure.

  • @Hicks-g1m
    @Hicks-g1m День тому +1

    Physical media getting more expensive and more special editions of movies like the You're next 4k steel book only 9 seasons of Archer? We need the rest of the seasons on DVD or bluray

  • @alexmiles2002
    @alexmiles2002 2 дні тому +3

    I have gotten used to insane prices because of anime Blu-ray’s

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому +1

      That is something I’m just getting into. Some of it is very pricey. I stocked up when Sentai was having a sale.

    • @KipKil1igan
      @KipKil1igan День тому

      I wonder why that is. Its the same in Australia. Amine is priced crazy high compared to live action series

    • @alexmiles2002
      @alexmiles2002 День тому

      @ I think it’s because the market for anime Blu-ray’s is even more niche than the market for physical media already is

  • @lhart99
    @lhart99 23 години тому

    I know music rights are a huge pain in the a** for releasing physical media, especially for T.V. shows. Most, if not all, studios are really cheap and don't want to pay anything above pennies on the dollar for music rights. It sucks, but it is what it is. 😞

  • @Franksmediaandreviews
    @Franksmediaandreviews День тому

    Great video and topics, Chris! I've thought about getting The Stranger Things releases, but I'm assuming they're going to do a boxset once the series is complete.

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV 2 дні тому

    yup yup - lotsa things to be concerned about -- speaking of Timecop did you import the Bloodsport 4K?

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому

      I still need to! I’ll probably get the France version soon.

  • @bluewheels3980
    @bluewheels3980 23 години тому

    Of the two I like who's the boss better but I ran into the same problem with the 80s TV show Mr Belvedere. Shout Factory put out seasons 1 through 4 and I've been waiting years for 5 and 6. There is inferior tape trading versions on UA-cam so it's better than nothing but it's really low quality

  • @TonyThompson1981
    @TonyThompson1981 2 дні тому

    I hate when I can't finish a series. Like the show Titus. I have the season 1 & 2 DVD set and have never been able to find Season 3. For the longest time I thought they never put it out on DVD, but every now and then I see it for sale for like a crazy amount of money. It's super frustrating.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому +1

      It really is a problem and scalpers never help. I just checked to see how crazy season 3 was Amazon shows used for 40 bucks and when you click it the price is 80! Extremely Infuriating

  • @anthonymerchant2597
    @anthonymerchant2597 День тому

    Everything that I have recently purchased physical copies of for films from Touchstone has come from Kino Lorber. I don't know if they have exclusive rights or what, but it seems like that's the company that's releasing those films.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      I noticed a few of my Kino titles are Touchstone, but I think they are older releases before the Sony deal. I believe the deal was for all the stuff Disney, FOX, Touchstone etc... I think that is unfortunate and really different labels should have different studios. One studio can only do so much

  • @theshakyproject2971
    @theshakyproject2971 День тому

    Are those multiple copies of Leon behind you, or is it one special edition with the contents on display? I've never seen the one on the far left, with a closeup of Natalie Portman.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      Yes Leon and The Fifth Element are my 2 favorite films of all time. Trying to collect every version I can find of both of those films. Each piece on the shelf is a different one. Here is the unboxing of the Manta Lab One Click Box you asked about. ua-cam.com/video/mVm1JAPDz90/v-deo.htmlsi=-G_zMR6Gf31T1WDq

    • @theshakyproject2971
      @theshakyproject2971 День тому

      @@80sMadeConsumer Wow! I just watched and that truly is an amazing piece of art. I just found out about Manta Labs a couple days ago. :)

  • @johnwaugh8633
    @johnwaugh8633 День тому

    I've wondered why Netflix and other streamers don't release more movies especially on physical media. I think eventually they will because it's easy income they'll eventually want.

  • @garyharper2943
    @garyharper2943 2 дні тому

    My internet sucks, but I would collect anyway.Behind you I see Leon, what version is that it looks great! I remember standing in line at Best Buy when a new movie would come out on dvd. Fright Night is great in 3D.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому

      I would too, it’s just I’m always hit with the “just stream it” it’s not for me. Leon is my absolute favorite film of all time. Trying to collect them all that whole shelf is all different versions of Leon. Everyone asks about this one ua-cam.com/video/mVm1JAPDz90/v-deo.htmlsi=14fg71NNUR7zz0dH

  • @yournamehere6002
    @yournamehere6002 День тому

    LOVERBOY, CAN'T BUY ME LOVE, BLANK CHECK and RUN are also Disney titles yet to see a bluray release

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      Still need to see Loverboy, I remember the movie poster. Don’t think it was on tv all the time like the other ones were. I finally broke down and bought Can’t Buy Me Love after we cut the cable.

  • @yournamehere6002
    @yournamehere6002 День тому +1

    Warner Bros still hasn't finished IZOMBIE

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      Only saw the 1st episode and we cut the cord around that time.

  • @alanlindsay8310
    @alanlindsay8310 День тому

    Sony has become the worst for going only the steelbook route for 4K over the last 6 months. And they are limited availability. And since they took over Disney Distribution, Disney releases are now limited and super expensive in Canada. Sixth Sense is $60. What the hell is that!!

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      Honestly I thought it was both Disney and Sony trying to max profits, but the Willow release was expensive here, and in Europe they offered a steelbook and a standard version at the normal prices. Seems like North American Price gouging

  • @iloveblue7920
    @iloveblue7920 День тому

    24 the whole series needs a re-issue
    Most are available to import from japan but they not cheap, i would like each series to come out in slim amaray cases to save on room, we live in hope.

  • @dezarae1984
    @dezarae1984 День тому +1

    3 Ninjas needs a 4k too!

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      3 ninjas would make a great Vinegar Syndrome VSU deluxe box set. I would be happy with a standard slipcover. I feel if 3 Ninjas gets a release then we’d have to get Surf Ninjas too.

  • @Scifi4life
    @Scifi4life 2 дні тому +1

    I suggest not buying from boutique labels because buying it from Walmart is just as good

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  18 годин тому

      to a point if you just want the movie yes. Some times its about having my favorite films with new special features, or the films that only never released in America or its out of print.

    • @Scifi4life
      @Scifi4life 7 годин тому

      @80sMadeConsumer they all have special features nowadays. That's not unique to boutique labels. I think it's a gimmick that many people have fallen for. But it's your money, spend it how you like.

  • @bonesjackson81
    @bonesjackson81 2 дні тому +1

    Ha. Archer is like Mr Belvedere. Only ger to season 4 wirh dvd. 5 and 6 locked up in some legal bs. Newhart has a different label for first seaspn while Shout put out the rest.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  18 годин тому

      It really is horrible. legal battles over rights and what seems like paying for music a lot of the time, leaving money on the table.

  • @geoffreygould1771
    @geoffreygould1771 День тому +1

    Im really hoping for Big Top Pee Wee heard Terror Vision was going to release itvon 4K and Big Adventure for its 40th this year will get a rekease. Midnight Madness another favorite of mine could use a bluray. Three Men And A Baby a huge hit back in the day ohhh i so hope for that one and its sequel. I would love to get Cobra Kai but not going to get them on dvd they should be at least bluray in my opinion.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  18 годин тому +1

      I think a bunch of people would be stoked for Big Top Pee Wee. Midnight Madness all I remember was the roller girls in the long socks from the beginning , needless to say to this day long socks hahaha. I would love for more streaming things to get a physical release. back in the day they used to put made for tv movies (usually not that great) on VHS.

  • @crunchyfrog22
    @crunchyfrog22 20 годин тому

    So what's the issue with the Eco cases?? You hate them!? Thx

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  20 годин тому

      @@crunchyfrog22 yes they are cheap and flimsy, so to pay higher prices for this stuff and the one thing protecting it is full of holes. I have had many come shipped with the cover art damaged. Paying 25-35 and the prices keep getting higher, quality and value isn’t what it used to be.

    • @crunchyfrog22
      @crunchyfrog22 20 годин тому

      Ok, i think i get it now. So, you replace with case that have the whole side closed. The recycle logo exposes the art & the disc to damage. I never have experienced that, but it makes sense.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  19 годин тому +1

      @ yes I replace them with better cases I pick them up for about 50 bucks per 100. I’ve had delivery damage and kids are rough on everything.

  • @alanlindsay8310
    @alanlindsay8310 День тому

    Stranger Things is the one I had the biggest problem with. Living in Canada, we don't have Target. I happen to be in LA when Season 1 came out and I quickly grabbed the 4K (which oddly doesn't have HDR support btw) and then later on Season 2 came out, this time with HDR, but I wasn't able to get it anywhere unless I paid through the nose on Ebay. I thought about it, but then when no Season 3 was coming, I decided it wasn't worth it.
    Makes no sense, but Netflix is one of the worst for not offering physical releases at a later point. They used to with House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, but that's it.
    Sometimes american shows only get foreign releases like Agents of Shield as well.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      It’s frustrating indeed. No I don’t think it’d be worth it some of those prices are crazy. If I ever come across one I’d send it your way. It’s a long shot but you never know. I’m hoping one of the foreign labels releases all the seasons sometime soon.

    • @alanlindsay8310
      @alanlindsay8310 День тому

      @80sMadeConsumer Thanks. It would be great to have the series available. Even if they waited until the finale season this year. You mentioned your wifi connection is very poor where you live. You must be in a fairly remote location.

    • @0HellcatMary0
      @0HellcatMary0 День тому

      I grabbed both seasons when they were dirt cheap because of overproduction- but I noticed the price skyrocketing lately because their ceasing production amped up the scarcity. Whiiiiich was probably why they stopped releasing them, to move the overhead that existed. It's sh**y but I guess it worked. If they do a complete box I'll reinvest and not be as salty about it because I didn't spend too much on the ones I have, but I'd be so salty if I bought the 2 seasons at top dollar.

  • @vanstraelend
    @vanstraelend 2 дні тому +1

    Encino man is a Hollywood pictures movie,

  • @KipKil1igan
    @KipKil1igan День тому

    Fyi the duffer bros said theyre releasing a stranger thing complete set after season 5 airs. 4k, blu ray and a vhs

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      That is awesome news and I'll probably grab the VHS too. Frustrating having spent money on the two I have.

    • @KipKil1igan
      @KipKil1igan 20 годин тому

      @@80sMadeConsumer yeah i bought them both too, theyre still cool to display on the shelf beside one of those stranger things light up logos though

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  20 годин тому

      @@KipKil1igan oh for sure, complaining and not getting rid of them haha. I have mine on the top shelf next to the Blockbuster sign.

  • @tomboling2309
    @tomboling2309 День тому

    Stakeout is Disney & the only reason why we got another stake out on bluray bc Kino ask Disney. If they can license it from them before Disney stop licensing there catalog titles out to small labels. Bc Kino try to license more of there catalog titles to be released on bluray. Like stakeout & what about bob along with other catalog titles to be released on bluray. But Disney flat out said they have no interest in licensing out any of there catalog titles to any small labels. But I am betting that Sony won't go to far into releasing Disney's catalog titles on bluray or 4k. Bc Sony has not even talked about what Disney catalog titles they are even working on or even in the pipeline for release either on bluray or 4k. And its been almost a year since the Sony / Disney deal & there has not been any mention of any Disney catalog titles being released or going to be released in 2025. And modern problems is a fox/Disney movie & time-cop is getting a u.s 4k released from shout factory but its way overpriced for a 4k release with no extreas on it at all just the movie. And I own the UK bluray release of time-cop & I won't be buying the 40 dollar shout factory release of time-cop. And one of the reason why stranger things stop getting physical releases is bc of target is almost completely stop selling movies in there stores. And I got the Sony bluray release of fright night & I am happy with the bluray release. And I buy both bluray's & 4ks bc I don't need every single movie on 4k as long as there is a good bluray release

  • @yournamehere6002
    @yournamehere6002 День тому

    ENCINO MAN, SON IN LAW....they're on Hollywood which is also a Disney label

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      Damn never realized they were under that umbrella too!

  • @Hossmcpizza
    @Hossmcpizza 2 дні тому

    God this happened to me when I bought the first release of event horizon on 4k off eBay cuz it was bought out by scalpers, then they released another batch a few months later, did it again when I imported Godzilla minus one for an astronomical price and I couldn’t even watch it with English subs cuz legendary/wb wouldn’t let toho release it in america cuz it would compete with their trash Hollywood Godzilla movie that released around the same time. You also gotta love the classic release the blu ray and then a few months later the 4k finally comes out move they like to pull too

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому

      That’s rough and I’ve been burnt a number of times by scalpers, or just missing out because of them. I almost imported that Godzilla too, but last minute saw there weren’t English sub titles. The here is the 4k months later game really sucks!

  • @alterdres
    @alterdres День тому

    No Dutch subtiteld Dutch dvd of:
    Batman Animated series (1992-1995) Volume 3&4.
    Charlie's Angels Season 4 & 5. And first it looks like there is was no Season 3.
    The Saint S4, S6 (exept ep 15&16 aka Vendetta for the Saint Part 1 & 2) ) and Season 5 episodes 13 and later. The 3 Boxes with 4 keepcases that together are first 2 seasons be at first only limited avaible online before i spot it at Mediamarkt where i buy it. Was not cheap. Then much later another local store and that first online store sold 12 Disc big keepcase re-release. The way Season 5 be released be a mess from start. Above on the promotion, avaible mess. This is why there quite half way Season 5. People don't whant buying it in parts if there must waiting to long. Even with boxes that i have, there easly can have making it one box with 6 double disc cases.
    Kojak (Universal): Incomplete Season 1 in 2008. The pilot is not include. Shame there not consider second season and at missing pilot of Season 1 as bonus to correct the mistake. After The A-team, Knight Rider, Columbo and Airwolf this can have been another series that can have finished.
    The Equalizer: Only Season 1 in 2008
    The Six Million Dollar Man & The Bionic Woman : First 2 seasons in in 2006..
    The Streets of San Francisco (Paramount): First 2 Seasons spread over two years (2008-2009).
    Fantasy Island (Sony): Only Season 1 in 2009 and re-release in 2017. Nikita (Original. Warner): Only Season 1.
    The Invisible Man: Only Season 1.First by Dutch company (A-Film) as 5 Disc and when you play the discs it turn out to be title from Universal. Later re-released by Warner in 5 parts. Leverage: Season 1 by Indies Entertainment (Who back then known as studio of releasing CSI) and later Re-Released by A film. The Avengers: Season 1-2 are not released. Season 3&4 difficult/unknown. Other 3 Seasons are in difficult way/mess.
    Dark Angel (Fox): Only Season 1. In 2012 did a re-release, but stil not Season 2. Burn Notice: Only first three seasons and that was also last season on tv.
    The Love Boat (Paramount): First 2 Seasons. Re-Released as one 15 disc big keepcase in 2017.
    Happy Days (Paramount): First 4 Seasons. Re-Released as one 14 disc big keepcase in 2017.
    21 Jump Street (DFW): First 3 Seasons, whyle first season missing the pilot. Jake and the Fatman: First 2 Seasons. Baywatch: Box with first 5 episodes, Season 3 in 2 parts. Season 4 only get one part with first 11 episodes, no volume 2.

  • @boskostoybox
    @boskostoybox 2 дні тому +1

    I hate to say it, but streaming and halting DVD/bluray production is justifying sailing the high seas

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому +1

      I’m still a die hard home video guy, but to fill the gaps I get it!

    • @boskostoybox
      @boskostoybox 2 дні тому

      @@80sMadeConsumer I do too. I collect VHS, Laserdisc and dvd

  • @MoviesDonuts
    @MoviesDonuts 2 дні тому

    Studios only putting out some of the seasons of a show is the WORST! it feels like the opposite of Christmas haha

  • @garyharper2943
    @garyharper2943 День тому

    Your Leon copy, asking price on eBay $400!

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      I paid a little more than that! Super rare only 600 copies and I did an unboxing last year.

  • @yournamehere6002
    @yournamehere6002 День тому

    Shout Factory are annoying---they never finished Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Fantasy Island.....and they're reissuing all the exclusives I paid the premium price for. I got the Parker Lewis full series from Germany, and it had all the original music, which I like, but I know music doesn't matter to you.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому +1

      Shout gets so much blanket love and I really think they set the the bare minimum standard. Or maybe a touch better than the studio releases. Parker Lewis was a Sumer time staple the reruns were always on. Haha in general I don’t care about music when it’s not attached to a movie or show, but haven’t seen it in so long probably wouldn’t notice what was missing.

    • @yournamehere6002
      @yournamehere6002 День тому

      @ Shout were one of the first boutiques but they've fallen so far in my opinion.

  • @psn_vimondo
    @psn_vimondo 2 дні тому

    Netflix Daredevil season 1 and 2 were released on Steelbook (which I have) and they stopped there so no season 3 and now we’re getting daredevil born again on Disney streaming soon 🙄 wish they’d released the 2 seasons of punisher in physical but hey ho.

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  День тому

      That’s a tough one I figured they would finish anything Marvel related. They are just leaving money on the table.

  • @LouArtillery
    @LouArtillery 2 дні тому

    Do you collect because you have poor internet at home?

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  2 дні тому

      @@LouArtillery no I’ve been collecting since the 90s, it’s something I’ve always done. I think there might be some benefits of streaming, that I’m missing out on because of poor internet. I probably blind buy more because of it. I love the ritual of going to the shelf and finding something similar to going to the video rental store.

    • @LouArtillery
      @LouArtillery 2 дні тому

      @ ok gotcha. I do both honestly. It’s much easier to stream. I stream everywhere in my house except for my theater. Down there I try to only do disc or vhs. I have an Apple TV down there too if I don’t have something

  • @BlurayBen
    @BlurayBen День тому

    Your flashing beard is very distracting lol

    • @80sMadeConsumer
      @80sMadeConsumer  18 годин тому +1

      haha

    • @BlurayBen
      @BlurayBen 10 годин тому

      @80sMadeConsumer it must be the camera doing weird things with the video