Never would've thought I'd see the day when Criterion Collection releases would be amongst the more (relatively) reasonably priced options, but here we are.
Criterion keeps it real. The disc and the case. That's it. That's all you need. They outta their mind with that big "CC40" box set they're doing though.
@@BabyfaceThompson Exactly. Some of their releases (for example, _Mulholland Dr._ and _Eraserhead_ ) do include books as well, but nothing too crazy. That box set is indeed ridiculous, but it's clearly meant to be more of an 'ultra-premium' commemorative collectors' item, and all of the films included are, to my knowledge, already available individually at normal pricepoints. The one Criterion release that ever really made me raise my eyebrows was their absurdly oversized (and rather expensive) set of the Showa-Era _Godzilla_ films. I did buy it, as I'm a massive fan of the films, but I discarded the stupidly gigantic art book the discs came housed in (which wouldn't even fit on my _bookshelf,_ much less amongst my disc collection) and migrated the discs into custom-made, standard-sized Blu-Ray cases instead. Criterion's _Citizen Kane_ release was quite obnoxious as well, but I suppose that's only to be expected with _that_ particular film.
💯 the large majority of my purchases in 2024 have been Criterion 4K and blu-ray on their 50% off sales. They are actually becoming the 'discount' label these days.
Yes. The prices they are charging for many of these releases are absolutely ridiculous. Kino Lorber puts out 4Ks for like $25 most times. Blu-rays are usually priced at $12-15 new. There is no reason why they should cost any more than that. The majors are just greedy and price gouging people.
Im glad im no longer a collector like this, I’ll only buy a “premium set” if i know I’ll rewatch it multiple times and i really love it, but thats uncommon. My last purchase was the Hitcher from second sight.
They are certainly testing collectors limits. In many ways they are keeping physical media alive. So I’m not surprised. I myself would need a real good reason to spend over 100 on any one release. Haven’t seen one yet.
I don't ever need the extra shit. I'm more than happy with the disc and the plastic case it comes in. I'm not a millionaire and I don't live in a warehouse to store all this shit.
Yeah I can’t STAND all the cardboard shit, it’s just a waste, I guarantee you 99% of people who buy those box sets don’t even do anything but store the cards and bs in the case only to never touch them after first opening.
Physical media has gone too far....the slip case cover stuff was the start of it. People aren't buying the movies for the movie anymore they are buying it for the gimmicks. The prices constantly going up and fomo buyers doesn't help the problem either.
Agreed. But I'm sure another thing that's contributed are the Joe Schmo resellers that snatch up multiple copies of certain films then sell them for much higher (which ripples into us feeling the need to snatch up limited releases faster for fear that they'll sell out on account of those resellers). Even if the reseller's venture fails, the retailers and studios and labels nonetheless see high sales numbers and high-dollar ebay listings that inflate their idea of what these things are worth to us. That said, we can still vote with our wallet over releases as egregious as TCM and NES.
For me, Second Sight and Umbrella have a great model; fantastic deluxe/premium sets with bells, whistles (no plastic chainsaws!) that contain 4k and blu ray discs, along with standard versions all released at the same time.
If someone is buying movies they can't afford because of FOMO, they're not doing it to own a copy of the movie. They're doing it for a "look what I got" trophy. That's their problem. I love that there are plenty of options for movie collecting.
Amen!!! People need to understand WE THE PEOPLE run what sells and what don’t if we don’t buy it they will drop the prices. People only do what we allow them to do it sucks how the people have lost control’
This year has been really bad with companies playing with FOMO. I hate to say it but alot of it comes from youtube videos. People are getting product for free then saying buy! buy! buy! UA-camrs have become commercials for companies. Nothing against you or your videos but it's happening more and more and it's not just with movies.
Regular editions over a bunch of books, postcards, posters that I will never read, and our put up. All that junk just gets put in storage anyway. Steelbooks are cool but the disc inside is the same. Buy the movies you watch in the format you prefer. I'd spend more money for better features on the disc than happy meal toys and fancy packaging.
Going too far: selling a title on 4K, like the Neverending Story, at only one price point of nearly $200. Acceptable: Giving multiple price point options for a title, ranging from $20 to $200. The difference is whether you *have* to buy the super deluxe edition in order to obtain the title, or if you can just get it a standard price, too.
@@PlanetCHH Ha ha, yes! I posted only a few minutes into watching your video and got excited to share my thoughts. And then at the 8-minute mark you say the same thing! Great minds as they say...😅
When you take the plunge on expensive Steelbooks, they frequently arrive damaged from shipping too. For what we are paying, they should package the product much better! I have had to exchange many steelbooks with a Walmart store because they arrive dented and with major scratching.
That Neverending Story set is some ol BS. Paying over $200 for a big box, some lobby cards/poster, and the movie. Plus it's false advertising. The story does indeed end.
Back in 2012, when I ordered the Halloween II and III blu-rays, the movies were the primsry draw. Since most of those early ScreamFactory releases were the first time alot ofbthese movies hit blu-ray, the appeal of the movie was the driving force and the slip cases and free promos were secindary. These days, the companies have flipped the script on collector's and have made the supposedly "limited edition" promos and slip cases the selling point and the actual movies themselves an afterthought. It's a fool's game to fall for the FOMO marketing hook, and it'll only stop when fans stop falling for it.
Simple solution. Ive already emailed umbrella about this and got a response. They said it was an interesting idea and theyd forward to their product team. I proposed when terrifier 4 comes out, offer an option with just the 4th movie and new rigid slipbox that now houses 4 movies instead of 3. Maybe add other stuff like the postera or slipcovers. But this would truly help you future proof your collections by only buying new content. Many would pay $30 for a new box to house all movies by itself. Literally allows them to print money. Also helps them because ebay no longer gets flooded with old sets under cost as people make room for the new set. Also less waste bc you aren't rebuying the same movies 5 times. When terrifier reaches part 5, a new 4k box set will be over $100 by itself. Many wont be able to justify it. Get creative. If people like my idea, i urge you to email umbrella directly.
Im a big time collector and dont buy into updgrading all my movies into 4k. An example is Shout Factory. I will live with the blu rays collector edititions even if the 4k's look great. Blu ray still looks fine even if its not restored or scanned from the original negative. There are some collectors on youtube who claim to have the money to upgrade everything as 4k and honestly i dont believe a word they say. Nobody is that rich on UA-cam to get away wirh this 4k upgrading hype. You have to set limits regardless with how much money you can spend and just learn to control the obession and impulse to be vulnerable to these marketing traps such as packaging movies into limited edition boxsets and stuff. Yes i think collectors are going too far.
I agree if I'm happy with what I have why upgrade I get it if it never put out on dvd or bluray then it comes out only on 4k and bluray combo still a win on both but like you im not rich
I stopped chasing these super editions when i bought the american werewolf in london bluray set (arrow) and then it felt like 2 months later they released it again on 4k, I felt stupid buying the bluray, theyre just milking us at this point. Give me a standard release and im happy.
Get the edition NovaMedia put out a couple years ago. Really nice Full Slip. Gorgeous. $32. And they are currently having a 50% sale all of December. Winter Sale. They do it every year. SO it would be $16.
I do think that some of these companies have gone too far, but at the end of the day, they want to make money. If someone wants to pay a $100 plus for a bunch of extras, then so be it. In most cases we can still get just the movie. The one company that is making me angry is Severin. Not only are they coming up with bundles with 2 movies and a bunch of stuff for over $200, they are starting to gouge us on their standard 4K releases. $45 for Rats, or Hell of the Living Dead is crazy. Sure, it comes with a blu and soundtrack, but it still feels like a premium price to me. I guess the one good thing is that they always end up discounting their releases later, as they rarely sell out.
For me Disney is the biggest culprit of them all. I returned both my orders of the Deadpool and Wolverine orders I made through walmart and amazon because the price stayed so high. And they did it with Inside out 2. They made the steelbook the only way get the 4k disc in the USA which was bs. Then Alien Romulus came out and they kept the price at damn near 50 bucks and i canceled that one too. Now the Willow 4k that is slated to come out next wek is still over 60 dollars. Eff that. Im not buying that one either. I love that movie but they know we love it so they want to make us pay for it.
Collecting was such a downward spiral that I stopped, gave up on it, sold most of my collection, and now I only collect DVD's (mostly used) and I throw away the boxes. I value the movies/shows, not some random packaging, art, and useless extras physical extras. I also don't care about 4K. I know those things are important to some people, but I'm good with my giant DVD collection that fits in a drawer.
Could not agree more. That Deadpool/Wolverine steelbook was over $70 btw when it went live for preorder!!!! Same thing with the steelbooks for Willow, Willy Wonka, ect. $50, $60 for a basic steelbook??? No. Not doing it. This trend needs to end. They are exploiting collectors. What's worse is I was watching a video recently from "in search of physical media" where this guy actually had the balls to say that if Disney/Fox etc doesnt put out more physical media releases in the future, its the collectors and hobbyists that are to blame?! So basically our fault for not paying $70 for a basic shit steelbook because were not showing "interest" what a corporate puppet.
@@NightimeInDeepSpace Oh for sure, he's a perfect example of what happens when you have to lie and kiss ass to keep the free discs rolling in. He drives FOMO to get people to buy. Like how everything "Will sell out fast and never be avail again!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣
And again, these people complaining that they'll "have to" buy the same box set again later... that's on them. Nobody is forcing them. And these crazy big box sets would only be a problem if that's the only way you could get the 4K.
Deadpool & Wolverine was available on a standard edition 4K for like $28 or $29 at Walmart. If people are spending that much just for a steelbook, that's on them.
In my opinion? Yes it has. These special editions that are limited to a small amount and run for $100+ for a single movie with some crappy little trinkets? It’s not for me. Give me a solid $30 special edition in a cool case with great special features- I’m good. Pins? Snow globes? Booklets? Posters? Figures, etc? To jack the price up? For junk on a shelf? No thanks. But - I’m happy for the people who like it. ☺️
You got me to realize sometimes buying the DVD is good enough. Besides any Art the Clown boxset is INCOMPLETE if it doesn't have All Hallow's Eve in it and I want a new release of All Hallow's Eve. Steelbooks are nice, blu-rays are nice, but for some reason, and especially if there is artwork different for it, the regular DVD is all I really need. Like with Ash vs. the Evil Dead, Starz made special artwork for anyone who bought the individual regular DVD sets. And if you look closely, DVD slipcovers have the whole image of the artwork. A lot of the blurays and 4K's slipcovers are cropped differently and frequently one side of the artwork you are meant to see is cut off due to the lack of space.
The speculator market was invited in and now movie collectors are suffering. It will crash probably in less than two years. Only positive is now is the perfect time to thin out your collection and make good $$ on the secondary market
Pricing is way out of control, and FOMO is real as non of us like having to buy a sold out title on eBay. Totally agree with you on the super premium releases in that if we have options then we can decide on which option to choose, but when they put out one option that's overpriced due to extras that not all of us really want then it's a really tough decision. If we buy it then the studios will keep putting out overpriced box sets, because they can
Because there are a shit load of people who for some reason feel the need to buy EVERYTHING that gets released just so they can say they own it, even more so when its shit that is an internet meme or the people who feel the need to own 65 copies of the same movie in its 35 generic releases. What they don't know or get is they show their "collection" to people who could really give a shit, they yeah and wow when they're in the same room and then roll their eyes when they exit
The issue I have is companies charging ridiculous prices for sub par products. I mean you bought the plastic chainsaw and you’re obviously not happy with the quality of the product you bought. To me that’s the problem. It’s not just the price, it’s the quality of the whole package and whether it’s actually worth it or not.
This has been going on in the music world for almost 20 years, if not longer. First time I really noticed it is when AC/DC put out the Backtracks boxset. The standard version was about $30 for 2 cds and a dvd. The deluxe version was about $200 for 3 cds and 2 dvds housed in cheap albeit working guitar amp. Fine if you want that, but if you only wanted the music you were being forced to buy something you didn't want to get it. G'NR took the cake with their Appetite sets. Album only, 2 disc with just highlights of demos, a super deluxe for $200, and a Loaded set for $1000. The only difference musicly between the $200 and $1000 set was one hidden cassette. The rest was a bunch of cheap collectables to inflate the costs. It used to be about the music. And films used to be about the films.
I bought a few box sets that I will sell in the future they were not worth the price. But, I spent alot for A Bridge to Far that's film I will keep because I really enjoy it.
I believe we've forgotten it's about the movie and not the packaging. Who's really looking at the packaging anyway, our dusty shelves?! "We" show it off, and 10 seconds later, most people have forgotten about it. These companies love consumers with addictive personalities!
Nothing is going to change because most of this physical media collectors are buying movies at crazy prices specially the boutique labels selling some of the worst b movies in the world starting at $50 and selling out quick movies that most collectors never seen doing blind buys and end up regretting buying them it never stops because of collectors like that
Yes, some have gone too far. I am a die hard comic collector and I love marvel everything. Saw this movie in theaters 3 times. Not paying the price that is still ridiculous. I will wait. 4K needs to be 30 or less. I pay 40 for scream factory two slip and two posters. One steel book. Eat my shorts. And I love that movie and those characters so much. I am happy as long as we got options. Arrow and second sight huge box...my ceiling.
It's all a test just like what happened to the Record collecting community. Pushing price limits. "Let's see how fking stupid these people are" 😈 bums me out how much I've cut down on buying movies. I used to buy 2 movies a week. That's how I grew my collection. Mostly used movies or new from FYE. Now look at their prices lol it's such a joke even When it comes to used movies. If you're buying and not watching your movies... You're a goofball.. In the end.. no one actually caress what you own. It's just a dopamine rush and then it's over...when you get a high like that you crash like drugs and now you have a feeling of "why did I buy this?" It's so childish. Just an opinion. To each their own. Keep up the Great videos brother 👊✌️
This has definitely become a very expensive hobby. I have to be a little more choosy on what I buy now. That being said, there has been some amazing releases in the last couple of years.
I kind of have to point the finger at Vinegar Syndrome for this. They live and breath off "limited edition" with packaging that causes collectors to sell their kidneys in order to obtain it (likely for a movie they've never even seen). Then Umbrella and Severin started one upping them by coming out with crazy elaborate and unique bundles with toys/merch etc etc that was specific to the movie BUT they always have a regular option available. Then Imprint comes along with this Neverending Story boxset and puts the most ridiculous price tag on it (I'm in Australia and I don't even want to pay that sort of money for a movie, without considering shipping and conversion rates which I usually have to consider when buying from the US). I'm sure they will release a standard edition of it - but the fact they haven't either announced it or released it at the same time is what's concerning. I feel they would actually sell more copies if they had both options announced at the same time. Collectors will be like, "wow that is cool, but i'll get the cheaper one" instead of "wow thats so expensive... guess I won't buy it."
On the face of pricey releases, usually you can find reasonably priced alternatives, e.g. Neverending Story in 4k: a very good release has been available in Germany since 2021; Amazon De sells it today at $ 20 apiece. In the case of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre there is a plethora of 4K releases of all kinds (amaray case, steelbooks, mediabooks, collector editions of different types) across a. broad price spectrum. And so forth We are very lucky today: enormous diversity on offer: for all tastes & budgets. Cheer up & count you blessings!
They already did that with D&W. The price they were listed at, I wasn't even thinking it would come down. All I was thinking was it was far too high and the artwork on both of them wasn't anything I liked.
to answer your question about the neverending story, yes, the only way to have the US version is through imprints massive and costly limited edition. the only other option is a german version that has removed some music, if i recall its the famous song from the movie that gets removed, and some longer\additional scenes that kinda change the tone of the film (ive heard, never seen it). So if you want the version "you" grew up with, you gotta pay. at least this doesnt seem like cheap crap, ala the TCM cardboard chainsaw stuff, its a real production value item. though i admit i would be more than happy to just buy a standard version.
NovaMedia has a gorgeous Full Slip of Neverending Story and is $32. Bonus it is 50% off the month of December. Winter Sale. They are a Korean company and ship to US. Why anyone would want that Hideous Imprint version is beyond me. Nova put that out a couple years ago.
I ordered the Neverending Story big box for 200 bucks. I have to admit, after seeing it look like a big empty box with a 4k in it~I have some regrets...
Specifically with steelbooks, i refuse to pay more than 35-40 bucks It started this year when Disney put out Inside Out 2 on 4k steelbook and was asking $45 bucks and then the DVW for $66 and now Willow on 4k steelbook at $66 but went down to $55. I can get Inside Out 2 on bluray for my stepdaughter and DVW is $30 for the 4k standard and my Willow bluray is fine as im not overpaying for a movie ill watch once every 3 years Shit has got crazy on pricing and the more that participate, the higher prices they are gonna ask bc they see people are buying and possibly selling out stock Nothing changes if nothing changes
For people and Movie Collectors like me who just want only the Movie, this hobby is no longer for us. If I buy films on disc these days, it's mainly from second-hand shops and I'm fine with that. As far as 4K goes, all I can say is, if you need it, you should buy it.
Thought! I agree. Some companies do take it a little too far but I respect it. For me I have to stick to my principle and remain humble. Even as of now I’m kinda not getting as excited as I used to be for a steelbook. I prefer a slip and rather go hunting than to order online. Only because of the excitement not because I’m a cheapskate lol .. interesting topic/video! 👍🔥
They're pricing the casual consumers out to make it niche. They know only the diehard physical media fans will be interested in useless tat. They need to focus on extras features instead of useless rubbish that comes with the discs. 😆
When I re-entered the PM market, I said I wouldn't pay more than $10 for a 4K. Then Robocop 4K came out. I said okay just this once. Hah! Yeah, they've gone too far, and so have I. $25-30 is my upper limit on the vast majority of studio releases, and usually I'm content waiting for sales. But...Why the f'n hell do I have VSUs of Congo, Navy Seals, and Showgirls? None of those should even be VSUs, imo, but I did want more than just the standard case since the option was available.
The idea of producing more box sets after a studio cranks out another sequel has always bugged me. I'm one of those people who loathes waste so this means with every sequel and box set, that's more excessive unsold product somewhere. If they were being recycled somehow that wouldn't be much of a concern. The _Fast and the Furious_ "saga" is probably the biggest offender. With ten features (so far) and discounting any spin-offs, there are so many releases with movies 1 through 6, 1 through 8, and so on in various packaging. Who's buying those? ... well, realistically, anyone who has a personal distaste for how campy the movies became after the third installment. Some fans say after 5 there's no point, but they're a minority. The bottom line is, much like the _Terrifier_ set, we have a good idea more sequels leads to additional unsold sets in the future. FOMO is a real thing and have awkwardly witnessed it in person many times. A guy I know saw _The Iron Giant_ on display at Barnes and Noble. It was.... $50? and despite not having money he wanted it. His fiancé reminded him of that. I offered to clone my copy and give it to him no charge. He was dead set on that box set for the little figurine alone. Some people, I tell ya.
Gotta say, i'm a softie for the books coming with the movies. I read every word & get entertainment from that itself. As far as a slipcase or steelbook, maybe if it's reasonable i'll get that too, but the books are the part beyond the movie that have value for me.
Great Video CHH!!! I have to say physical media prices are crazy and then they are reasonable. Depends on the company. What's included. Etc. I almost bought the Dark Crystal and The Labyrinth sets but I decided to pass. I want standard for those. Not really interested in the extras. But we will see what they do in the future.
I agree. That’s why I don’t purchase SBs like I used to. Even some of my favorites. Prices are too crazy and many write it off as being part of the hobby. Ahh NO!
It has, because I don't need all that extra shit.... Love the Arrow and Second sight model. Anything extra is a waste of space and money.... Just my opinion....
I am not into 4K fortunately. I also am not into steelbooks (do have 2 DVD ones). Blu Ray and for some titles, DVD is still good enough. The most expensive sets I have bought were the Arrow Hellraiser Torment and Bruce Lee LE Blu Ray sets and had FOMO. I like those two a lot and was worth getting them. I am happy not bothering with the really expansive sets. Too many have Tat that is a waste of money. I am starting to think even the common inclusion of postcards is a waste.
You can’t win either way. If you buy this shit at these ridiculous prices, then those prices will never change and will probably get worse and if you take a stand and don’t buy these releases, then they use that as an excuse to explain how and why physical media is dead.
I kind of view these things as them killing two birds with one stone. The same market that is buying box set 4ks is the group that also buys props and collectibles, so why not lump them together. As long as they also have a version without the extras for people that just want the movie, it makes sense to me. If they weren't and they were gatekeeping it by only releasing the $2-300 version that'd be different.
The steelbooks are an easy explain. Two reasons actually. Sony took over disneys physical media production so now the profits are split between two companies the mouse isnt going to step in its own trap. Two once the tarrifs on mexico go through all the disks produced over here come from them so now your going to be looking at a couple of extra dollars on everything.
What’s going on? Simple: stupid people are buying boutique for boutique prices, and then getting mad when the large companies start trying to scam us out of our money, alongside them. The way to fix this is stop buying boutique, and stop buying steelbooks like the D&W one you mention. Great vid, man. God bless.
I don't like the Columbia box sets. I may want one or two movies in them, but I have to buy the whole thing or wait years to see if they will release the movies I want as stand alone.
No, physical media has not gone far enough. If anything, it's not until recently that physical media has become a hobby for serious collectors who want the best. Overpricing trash like Wolverine steelbooks (kiddie stuff) sends a message that casual fans may as well stick with their crappy streaming services, while refined gentlemen with expendable income are welcome to invest their hard-earned cash into the finest presentations of cinematic works available. In other words, physical media has grown up. And it's about damned time!
Good vid. Not seen any others of yours before but like how you say f’ing instead of the full word 😂 On the topic - I along with surely most others agree it’s got too much. I will say I’ve never been interested in the massive novel/gimmick extras that’s literally gonna be cheap plastic tat (like that chainsaw etc.). I don’t get the appeal of that stuff at all. What I do appreciate though are booklets with BTS photography and well considered and exclusive essays either on the film it’s self or the production of it that add some insight and value that you will not be able to get anywhere else. And what I also like are slip covers, slip boxes, slip cases etc because with how thin and spindly and cheap the plastic blu ray cases have now gotten in the attempt to cut down on plastic (well intentioned ofc) the physical item of a naked case now feels too cheap and delicate and for films you love or really like (most of the kind i buy tbh) it’s not an adequate physical representation of the value of the film within. But again what I don’t like is the limiting edition of this stuff to the extent it sells out quick and is subject to scalpers. I also don’t care about posters and ‘lobby cards’ - they’re fine but they never have been and never will never be an aspect of a release that has sold me on a release, and I doubt they ever have for anyone else. What I absolutely *am* a big sucker for however are larger format (or really any format inc. A5-ish that fit within a slip box) books that a produced for some limited edition anime releases - I love old school anime so love the ‘80s - mid ‘90s character designs, so getting a big book full of character design reference sheets, background art, story boards, genga, mech and vehicle sheets etc etc., especially when it’s material that was previously only available in Japanese publications that’s now been translated for us English speakers, that sh*t gives me a boner and will pay the often what should be considered rip-off prices for these sets (Nadia secret of the Water was £150, Macross Plus (a single f*cking movie with a 4 ep OVA version!) was £120, and the Evangelion Ultimate edition was £300 on release but just this week got it for £170 where they must have found a box of them in a warehouse or something and put them back up for sale as part of Black Friday/Christmas sales). I can’t say no to that sh*t smh, thank f*ck I don’t like anime produced after 2000 because if I did there’s no way I’d be able to get all the equivalent sets of those (idk if those newer shows and movies have those big art books or not tbf)
I'm guilty of buying shit that I don't need i bought the imprint 4k uhd of never-ending story but I bought it in the group with three other films coming out on 4k for the first time which brought each film for 80.00 dollars apiece which is still crazy, but I did it anyways.
Willow Steelbook is $ 66 no Dolby Vision....while UK get slipcover edition for $35😂.....Disney Blackmailing; u think that too expensive OK , then u will get.nothing in future.
Never would've thought I'd see the day when Criterion Collection releases would be amongst the more (relatively) reasonably priced options, but here we are.
Criterion keeps it real. The disc and the case. That's it. That's all you need. They outta their mind with that big "CC40" box set they're doing though.
And kino.
@@BabyfaceThompson Exactly. Some of their releases (for example, _Mulholland Dr._ and _Eraserhead_ ) do include books as well, but nothing too crazy. That box set is indeed ridiculous, but it's clearly meant to be more of an 'ultra-premium' commemorative collectors' item, and all of the films included are, to my knowledge, already available individually at normal pricepoints. The one Criterion release that ever really made me raise my eyebrows was their absurdly oversized (and rather expensive) set of the Showa-Era _Godzilla_ films. I did buy it, as I'm a massive fan of the films, but I discarded the stupidly gigantic art book the discs came housed in (which wouldn't even fit on my _bookshelf,_ much less amongst my disc collection) and migrated the discs into custom-made, standard-sized Blu-Ray cases instead. Criterion's _Citizen Kane_ release was quite obnoxious as well, but I suppose that's only to be expected with _that_ particular film.
@@PlanetCHH Yes! Kino's great as well.
💯 the large majority of my purchases in 2024 have been Criterion 4K and blu-ray on their 50% off sales.
They are actually becoming the 'discount' label these days.
Yes. The prices they are charging for many of these releases are absolutely ridiculous. Kino Lorber puts out 4Ks for like $25 most times. Blu-rays are usually priced at $12-15 new. There is no reason why they should cost any more than that. The majors are just greedy and price gouging people.
Im glad im no longer a collector like this, I’ll only buy a “premium set” if i know I’ll rewatch it multiple times and i really love it, but thats uncommon. My last purchase was the Hitcher from second sight.
At the end of the day nobody is forcing us to buy this stuff. That’s how I look at it. We all just need to make smart decisions.
Just because no one is forcing you to buy something doesn’t mean price gouging is ok.
They are certainly testing collectors limits. In many ways they are keeping physical media alive. So I’m not surprised. I myself would need a real good reason to spend over 100 on any one release. Haven’t seen one yet.
I don't ever need the extra shit. I'm more than happy with the disc and the plastic case it comes in. I'm not a millionaire and I don't live in a warehouse to store all this shit.
Same here, can't stand all the shite. I'm amazed what some people pay for it
Same...just give me a clear case and no slip with maybe a light booklet inside like Criterion does.
Don't need all the other garbage.
Yeah I can’t STAND all the cardboard shit, it’s just a waste, I guarantee you 99% of people who buy those box sets don’t even do anything but store the cards and bs in the case only to never touch them after first opening.
For that money neverending story should have the sequel in there as well
Physical media has gone too far....the slip case cover stuff was the start of it. People aren't buying the movies for the movie anymore they are buying it for the gimmicks. The prices constantly going up and fomo buyers doesn't help the problem either.
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Agreed.
But I'm sure another thing that's contributed are the Joe Schmo resellers that snatch up multiple copies of certain films then sell them for much higher (which ripples into us feeling the need to snatch up limited releases faster for fear that they'll sell out on account of those resellers). Even if the reseller's venture fails, the retailers and studios and labels nonetheless see high sales numbers and high-dollar ebay listings that inflate their idea of what these things are worth to us.
That said, we can still vote with our wallet over releases as egregious as TCM and NES.
You do realise the owner of this channel has suffered from FOMO 😂
Oh I know I haven’t forgotten 😂
For me, Second Sight and Umbrella have a great model; fantastic deluxe/premium sets with bells, whistles (no plastic chainsaws!) that contain 4k and blu ray discs, along with standard versions all released at the same time.
If someone is buying movies they can't afford because of FOMO, they're not doing it to own a copy of the movie. They're doing it for a "look what I got" trophy. That's their problem. I love that there are plenty of options for movie collecting.
I agree with you 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000%. Get over it LOL
A 65 dollar steelbook is ludicrous. It's a piece of metal holding a disc.
Amen!!! People need to understand WE THE PEOPLE run what sells and what don’t if we don’t buy it they will drop the prices. People only do what we allow them to do it sucks how the people have lost control’
Too much wisdom above for the people of this world.
@ “eyes wide shut”…
For me the trend of everything having a box set is a problem, even more because of shelf space vs money. Not everything needs a slip box and book.
This year has been really bad with companies playing with FOMO. I hate to say it but alot of it comes from youtube videos. People are getting product for free then saying buy! buy! buy! UA-camrs have become commercials for companies. Nothing against you or your videos but it's happening more and more and it's not just with movies.
It was bad with the chainsaw set. We all saw it
Regular editions over a bunch of books, postcards, posters that I will never read, and our put up. All that junk just gets put in storage anyway. Steelbooks are cool but the disc inside is the same. Buy the movies you watch in the format you prefer. I'd spend more money for better features on the disc than happy meal toys and fancy packaging.
This is why I don't watch the videos of anyone who is talking about stuff they got for free because you already know it will be biased.
I damn near pulled the trigger on the never-ending story 4K but in the end, I knew it was too expensive and decided not to.
Going too far: selling a title on 4K, like the Neverending Story, at only one price point of nearly $200. Acceptable: Giving multiple price point options for a title, ranging from $20 to $200. The difference is whether you *have* to buy the super deluxe edition in order to obtain the title, or if you can just get it a standard price, too.
That’s EXACTLY what this video is saying. Cheers pal
@@PlanetCHH Ha ha, yes! I posted only a few minutes into watching your video and got excited to share my thoughts. And then at the 8-minute mark you say the same thing! Great minds as they say...😅
I've been guilty of this. Buying something on the secondary market at a high price because I feel like i need it. Ugh!!!
When you take the plunge on expensive Steelbooks, they frequently arrive damaged from shipping too. For what we are paying, they should package the product much better! I have had to exchange many steelbooks with a Walmart store because they arrive dented and with major scratching.
That Neverending Story set is some ol BS. Paying over $200 for a big box, some lobby cards/poster, and the movie. Plus it's false advertising. The story does indeed end.
Nearly 100 Canadian for the deadpool wolverine 4K is robbery
Steelbook exclusives we're away to get people to buy from their stores with regular copy's selling for same price.
Back in 2012, when I ordered the Halloween II and III blu-rays, the movies were the primsry draw. Since most of those early ScreamFactory releases were the first time alot ofbthese movies hit blu-ray, the appeal of the movie was the driving force and the slip cases and free promos were secindary. These days, the companies have flipped the script on collector's and have made the supposedly "limited edition" promos and slip cases the selling point and the actual movies themselves an afterthought. It's a fool's game to fall for the FOMO marketing hook, and it'll only stop when fans stop falling for it.
Simple solution. Ive already emailed umbrella about this and got a response. They said it was an interesting idea and theyd forward to their product team. I proposed when terrifier 4 comes out, offer an option with just the 4th movie and new rigid slipbox that now houses 4 movies instead of 3. Maybe add other stuff like the postera or slipcovers. But this would truly help you future proof your collections by only buying new content. Many would pay $30 for a new box to house all movies by itself. Literally allows them to print money. Also helps them because ebay no longer gets flooded with old sets under cost as people make room for the new set. Also less waste bc you aren't rebuying the same movies 5 times. When terrifier reaches part 5, a new 4k box set will be over $100 by itself. Many wont be able to justify it. Get creative. If people like my idea, i urge you to email umbrella directly.
The same thing happened to hockey (sports) cards, and comic books.
Im a big time collector and dont buy into updgrading all my movies into 4k. An example is Shout Factory. I will live with the blu rays collector edititions even if the 4k's look great. Blu ray still looks fine even if its not restored or scanned from the original negative. There are some collectors on youtube who claim to have the money to upgrade everything as 4k and honestly i dont believe a word they say. Nobody is that rich on UA-cam to get away wirh this 4k upgrading hype. You have to set limits regardless with how much money you can spend and just learn to control the obession and impulse to be vulnerable to these marketing traps such as packaging movies into limited edition boxsets and stuff. Yes i think collectors are going too far.
I agree if I'm happy with what I have why upgrade I get it if it never put out on dvd or bluray then it comes out only on 4k and bluray combo still a win on both but like you im not rich
I stopped chasing these super editions when i bought the american werewolf in london bluray set (arrow) and then it felt like 2 months later they released it again on 4k, I felt stupid buying the bluray, theyre just milking us at this point. Give me a standard release and im happy.
OMG that Neverending Story set looks freaking amazing. Too bad I'm broke AF! 😂
Get the edition NovaMedia put out a couple years ago. Really nice Full Slip. Gorgeous. $32. And they are currently having a 50% sale all of December. Winter Sale. They do it every year. SO it would be $16.
That damn chainsaw again. 😂 It just won't go away.
Dark sky one😂😂😂😂
Yeah, I'm tapping out on 4K and 'limited editions' at these ridiculous prices.
I've decided that blu-ray is good enough for me...and I'm OK with that.
Agreed. Most of the time the difference in quality is minimal and not worth the inflated price of the 4K over the bluray
I do think that some of these companies have gone too far, but at the end of the day, they want to make money. If someone wants to pay a $100 plus for a bunch of extras, then so be it. In most cases we can still get just the movie. The one company that is making me angry is Severin. Not only are they coming up with bundles with 2 movies and a bunch of stuff for over $200, they are starting to gouge us on their standard 4K releases. $45 for Rats, or Hell of the Living Dead is crazy. Sure, it comes with a blu and soundtrack, but it still feels like a premium price to me. I guess the one good thing is that they always end up discounting their releases later, as they rarely sell out.
The Bible Edition of The Exorcist, is by far the worst offender. Instantly sold out, can only get it now for around $400.
For me Disney is the biggest culprit of them all. I returned both my orders of the Deadpool and Wolverine orders I made through walmart and amazon because the price stayed so high. And they did it with Inside out 2. They made the steelbook the only way get the 4k disc in the USA which was bs. Then Alien Romulus came out and they kept the price at damn near 50 bucks and i canceled that one too. Now the Willow 4k that is slated to come out next wek is still over 60 dollars. Eff that. Im not buying that one either. I love that movie but they know we love it so they want to make us pay for it.
Collecting was such a downward spiral that I stopped, gave up on it, sold most of my collection, and now I only collect DVD's (mostly used) and I throw away the boxes. I value the movies/shows, not some random packaging, art, and useless extras physical extras. I also don't care about 4K. I know those things are important to some people, but I'm good with my giant DVD collection that fits in a drawer.
Could not agree more. That Deadpool/Wolverine steelbook was over $70 btw when it went live for preorder!!!! Same thing with the steelbooks for Willow, Willy Wonka, ect. $50, $60 for a basic steelbook??? No. Not doing it. This trend needs to end. They are exploiting collectors. What's worse is I was watching a video recently from "in search of physical media" where this guy actually had the balls to say that if Disney/Fox etc doesnt put out more physical media releases in the future, its the collectors and hobbyists that are to blame?! So basically our fault for not paying $70 for a basic shit steelbook because were not showing "interest" what a corporate puppet.
he's the worst constantly shilling his affiliate links. he will ban you if you even slightly disagree in the comments
@@NightimeInDeepSpace Oh for sure, he's a perfect example of what happens when you have to lie and kiss ass to keep the free discs rolling in. He drives FOMO to get people to buy. Like how everything "Will sell out fast and never be avail again!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣
And again, these people complaining that they'll "have to" buy the same box set again later... that's on them. Nobody is forcing them. And these crazy big box sets would only be a problem if that's the only way you could get the 4K.
Deadpool & Wolverine was available on a standard edition 4K for like $28 or $29 at Walmart. If people are spending that much just for a steelbook, that's on them.
Too an extent yes especially pricing
As long as we have options I'm ok with it. I like to splurge on a few movies I really enjoy.
In my opinion? Yes it has. These special editions that are limited to a small amount and run for $100+ for a single movie with some crappy little trinkets? It’s not for me.
Give me a solid $30 special edition in a cool case with great special features- I’m good. Pins? Snow globes? Booklets? Posters? Figures, etc? To jack the price up? For junk on a shelf? No thanks.
But - I’m happy for the people who like it. ☺️
You got me to realize sometimes buying the DVD is good enough. Besides any Art the Clown boxset is INCOMPLETE if it doesn't have All Hallow's Eve in it and I want a new release of All Hallow's Eve. Steelbooks are nice, blu-rays are nice, but for some reason, and especially if there is artwork different for it, the regular DVD is all I really need. Like with Ash vs. the Evil Dead, Starz made special artwork for anyone who bought the individual regular DVD sets. And if you look closely, DVD slipcovers have the whole image of the artwork. A lot of the blurays and 4K's slipcovers are cropped differently and frequently one side of the artwork you are meant to see is cut off due to the lack of space.
The speculator market was invited in and now movie collectors are suffering. It will crash probably in less than two years. Only positive is now is the perfect time to thin out your collection and make good $$ on the secondary market
they're charging 60 bucks for the alien romulus vhs, when vhs's in the 2000s were like 20 bucks max
Pricing is way out of control, and FOMO is real as non of us like having to buy a sold out title on eBay. Totally agree with you on the super premium releases in that if we have options then we can decide on which option to choose, but when they put out one option that's overpriced due to extras that not all of us really want then it's a really tough decision. If we buy it then the studios will keep putting out overpriced box sets, because they can
It surely seems like people are buying movies that they don't genuinely like... and doing it at a crazy premium.
Because there are a shit load of people who for some reason feel the need to buy EVERYTHING that gets released just so they can say they own it, even more so when its shit that is an internet meme or the people who feel the need to own 65 copies of the same movie in its 35 generic releases.
What they don't know or get is they show their "collection" to people who could really give a shit, they yeah and wow when they're in the same room and then roll their eyes when they exit
I’m just happy with the directors cut
The issue I have is companies charging ridiculous prices for sub par products. I mean you bought the plastic chainsaw and you’re obviously not happy with the quality of the product you bought. To me that’s the problem. It’s not just the price, it’s the quality of the whole package and whether it’s actually worth it or not.
It's crazy with all the stuff, and then at the end of the year it's in the bargain bin for like 70% off!
This has been going on in the music world for almost 20 years, if not longer. First time I really noticed it is when AC/DC put out the Backtracks boxset. The standard version was about $30 for 2 cds and a dvd. The deluxe version was about $200 for 3 cds and 2 dvds housed in cheap albeit working guitar amp. Fine if you want that, but if you only wanted the music you were being forced to buy something you didn't want to get it.
G'NR took the cake with their Appetite sets. Album only, 2 disc with just highlights of demos, a super deluxe for $200, and a Loaded set for $1000. The only difference musicly between the $200 and $1000 set was one hidden cassette. The rest was a bunch of cheap collectables to inflate the costs.
It used to be about the music. And films used to be about the films.
I bought a few box sets that I will sell in the future they were not worth the price. But, I spent alot for A Bridge to Far that's film I will keep because I really enjoy it.
I believe we've forgotten it's about the movie and not the packaging. Who's really looking at the packaging anyway, our dusty shelves?! "We" show it off, and 10 seconds later, most people have forgotten about it.
These companies love consumers with addictive personalities!
Willow Steelbook is being sold on Amazon for $65. No price change.
Physical media forever 💯💯💯
Nothing is going to change because most of this physical media collectors are buying movies at crazy prices specially the boutique labels selling some of the worst b movies in the world starting at $50 and selling out quick movies that most collectors never seen doing blind buys and end up regretting buying them it never stops because of collectors like that
Yes, some have gone too far. I am a die hard comic collector and I love marvel everything. Saw this movie in theaters 3 times. Not paying the price that is still ridiculous. I will wait. 4K needs to be 30 or less. I pay 40 for scream factory two slip and two posters. One steel book. Eat my shorts. And I love that movie and those characters so much. I am happy as long as we got options. Arrow and second sight huge box...my ceiling.
It's all a test just like what happened to the Record collecting community. Pushing price limits. "Let's see how fking stupid these people are" 😈 bums me out how much I've cut down on buying movies. I used to buy 2 movies a week. That's how I grew my collection. Mostly used movies or new from FYE. Now look at their prices lol it's such a joke even When it comes to used movies. If you're buying and not watching your movies... You're a goofball.. In the end.. no one actually caress what you own. It's just a dopamine rush and then it's over...when you get a high like that you crash like drugs and now you have a feeling of "why did I buy this?" It's so childish. Just an opinion. To each their own. Keep up the Great videos brother 👊✌️
This has definitely become a very expensive hobby. I have to be a little more choosy on what I buy now. That being said, there has been some amazing releases in the last couple of years.
I kind of have to point the finger at Vinegar Syndrome for this. They live and breath off "limited edition" with packaging that causes collectors to sell their kidneys in order to obtain it (likely for a movie they've never even seen). Then Umbrella and Severin started one upping them by coming out with crazy elaborate and unique bundles with toys/merch etc etc that was specific to the movie BUT they always have a regular option available. Then Imprint comes along with this Neverending Story boxset and puts the most ridiculous price tag on it (I'm in Australia and I don't even want to pay that sort of money for a movie, without considering shipping and conversion rates which I usually have to consider when buying from the US). I'm sure they will release a standard edition of it - but the fact they haven't either announced it or released it at the same time is what's concerning. I feel they would actually sell more copies if they had both options announced at the same time. Collectors will be like, "wow that is cool, but i'll get the cheaper one" instead of "wow thats so expensive... guess I won't buy it."
I'm afraid that physical media is becoming a niche market. Some companies are over-pricing their releases, thinking that only collectors will buy.
On the face of pricey releases, usually you can find reasonably priced alternatives, e.g. Neverending Story in 4k: a very good release has been available in Germany since 2021; Amazon De sells it today at $ 20 apiece.
In the case of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre there is a plethora of 4K releases of all kinds (amaray case, steelbooks, mediabooks, collector editions of different types) across a. broad price spectrum. And so forth
We are very lucky today: enormous diversity on offer: for all tastes & budgets. Cheer up & count you blessings!
They already did that with D&W. The price they were listed at, I wasn't even thinking it would come down. All I was thinking was it was far too high and the artwork on both of them wasn't anything I liked.
11:25, example would be WICKED super edition. Price point over $200.
Christian, nice work on living after death!
to answer your question about the neverending story, yes, the only way to have the US version is through imprints massive and costly limited edition. the only other option is a german version that has removed some music, if i recall its the famous song from the movie that gets removed, and some longer\additional scenes that kinda change the tone of the film (ive heard, never seen it).
So if you want the version "you" grew up with, you gotta pay. at least this doesnt seem like cheap crap, ala the TCM cardboard chainsaw stuff, its a real production value item. though i admit i would be more than happy to just buy a standard version.
NovaMedia has a gorgeous Full Slip of Neverending Story and is $32. Bonus it is 50% off the month of December. Winter Sale. They are a Korean company and ship to US. Why anyone would want that Hideous Imprint version is beyond me. Nova put that out a couple years ago.
@@mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid the only issue is thats a standard 1080p. if you want it 4k with the US cut, you gotta pay for that monstrosity.
I ordered the Neverending Story big box for 200 bucks. I have to admit, after seeing it look like a big empty box with a 4k in it~I have some regrets...
Its pretty obvious that the terrifier trilogy was to catch people up who just got on board
Specifically with steelbooks, i refuse to pay more than 35-40 bucks
It started this year when Disney put out Inside Out 2 on 4k steelbook and was asking $45 bucks and then the DVW for $66 and now Willow on 4k steelbook at $66 but went down to $55. I can get Inside Out 2 on bluray for my stepdaughter and DVW is $30 for the 4k standard and my Willow bluray is fine as im not overpaying for a movie ill watch once every 3 years
Shit has got crazy on pricing and the more that participate, the higher prices they are gonna ask bc they see people are buying and possibly selling out stock
Nothing changes if nothing changes
Ass forever chapped about that TCM set lol I dont blame ya CHH
The plastic chainsaw is back. Drink 😅
For people and Movie Collectors like me who just want only the Movie, this hobby is no longer for us.
If I buy films on disc these days, it's mainly from second-hand shops and I'm fine with that. As far as 4K goes, all I can say is, if you need it, you should buy it.
Thought! I agree. Some companies do take it a little too far but I respect it. For me I have to stick to my principle and remain humble. Even as of now I’m kinda not getting as excited as I used to be for a steelbook. I prefer a slip and rather go hunting than to order online. Only because of the excitement not because I’m a cheapskate lol .. interesting topic/video! 👍🔥
Alien Romulus on regular dvd...Regular! $19:99 at my local Wal-Mart. At my local mall, Vintage Stock Regular dvd at a whopping 24:99. Crazy.
They're pricing the casual consumers out to make it niche. They know only the diehard physical media fans will be interested in useless tat. They need to focus on extras features instead of useless rubbish that comes with the discs. 😆
Only one I jumped on was the 4k Dawn of the Dead box. Glad I did.
When I re-entered the PM market, I said I wouldn't pay more than $10 for a 4K. Then Robocop 4K came out. I said okay just this once. Hah! Yeah, they've gone too far, and so have I. $25-30 is my upper limit on the vast majority of studio releases, and usually I'm content waiting for sales. But...Why the f'n hell do I have VSUs of Congo, Navy Seals, and Showgirls? None of those should even be VSUs, imo, but I did want more than just the standard case since the option was available.
I paid $50 a piece for Armageddon and Robocop on Criterion DVD in 1998. That's equal to $97 each today.
The idea of producing more box sets after a studio cranks out another sequel has always bugged me. I'm one of those people who loathes waste so this means with every sequel and box set, that's more excessive unsold product somewhere. If they were being recycled somehow that wouldn't be much of a concern. The _Fast and the Furious_ "saga" is probably the biggest offender. With ten features (so far) and discounting any spin-offs, there are so many releases with movies 1 through 6, 1 through 8, and so on in various packaging. Who's buying those?
... well, realistically, anyone who has a personal distaste for how campy the movies became after the third installment. Some fans say after 5 there's no point, but they're a minority. The bottom line is, much like the _Terrifier_ set, we have a good idea more sequels leads to additional unsold sets in the future.
FOMO is a real thing and have awkwardly witnessed it in person many times. A guy I know saw _The Iron Giant_ on display at Barnes and Noble. It was.... $50? and despite not having money he wanted it. His fiancé reminded him of that. I offered to clone my copy and give it to him no charge. He was dead set on that box set for the little figurine alone. Some people, I tell ya.
Or how about the god dam Cable Guy basic blu-ray costing $26? wtf is that garbage all about?
Gotta say, i'm a softie for the books coming with the movies. I read every word & get entertainment from that itself.
As far as a slipcase or steelbook, maybe if it's reasonable i'll get that too, but the books are the part beyond the movie that have value for me.
I have definitely caught the Super Premium release bug and will try not to buy all of those releases in 2025.
Great Video CHH!!! I have to say physical media prices are crazy and then they are reasonable. Depends on the company. What's included. Etc. I almost bought the Dark Crystal and The Labyrinth sets but I decided to pass. I want standard for those. Not really interested in the extras. But we will see what they do in the future.
They have priced me out of collecting.
Yeah I'm sticking to $25. Just got a nice steelbook for Galaxy Quest 4k and it even came with a slip.
Omg season 2 of Tulsa king rocks. Episode 6 omg. It’s good. Can’t wait for season 3.
Terror vision is doing a vhs for monster squad. And Wnuf limited to 250.
I agree. That’s why I don’t purchase SBs like I used to. Even some of my favorites. Prices are too crazy and many write it off as being part of the hobby. Ahh NO!
It has, because I don't need all that extra shit.... Love the Arrow and Second sight model. Anything extra is a waste of space and money.... Just my opinion....
I am not into 4K fortunately. I also am not into steelbooks (do have 2 DVD ones). Blu Ray and for some titles, DVD is still good enough. The most expensive sets I have bought were the Arrow Hellraiser Torment and Bruce Lee LE Blu Ray sets and had FOMO. I like those two a lot and was worth getting them. I am happy not bothering with the really expansive sets. Too many have Tat that is a waste of money. I am starting to think even the common inclusion of postcards is a waste.
You can’t win either way. If you buy this shit at these ridiculous prices, then those prices will never change and will probably get worse and if you take a stand and don’t buy these releases, then they use that as an excuse to explain how and why physical media is dead.
I kind of view these things as them killing two birds with one stone. The same market that is buying box set 4ks is the group that also buys props and collectibles, so why not lump them together.
As long as they also have a version without the extras for people that just want the movie, it makes sense to me. If they weren't and they were gatekeeping it by only releasing the $2-300 version that'd be different.
The steelbooks are an easy explain. Two reasons actually. Sony took over disneys physical media production so now the profits are split between two companies the mouse isnt going to step in its own trap. Two once the tarrifs on mexico go through all the disks produced over here come from them so now your going to be looking at a couple of extra dollars on everything.
What’s going on? Simple: stupid people are buying boutique for boutique prices, and then getting mad when the large companies start trying to scam us out of our money, alongside them.
The way to fix this is stop buying boutique, and stop buying steelbooks like the D&W one you mention.
Great vid, man. God bless.
I don't like the Columbia box sets. I may want one or two movies in them, but I have to buy the whole thing or wait years to see if they will release the movies I want as stand alone.
No, physical media has not gone far enough. If anything, it's not until recently that physical media has become a hobby for serious collectors who want the best.
Overpricing trash like Wolverine steelbooks (kiddie stuff) sends a message that casual fans may as well stick with their crappy streaming services, while refined
gentlemen with expendable income are welcome to invest their hard-earned cash into the finest presentations of cinematic works available.
In other words, physical media has grown up. And it's about damned time!
Piracy will always be the best option.
@@LordDementus1987 Pirates get caught.
Yet the $50 steel book had sold out preorders.
Good vid. Not seen any others of yours before but like how you say f’ing instead of the full word 😂
On the topic - I along with surely most others agree it’s got too much. I will say I’ve never been interested in the massive novel/gimmick extras that’s literally gonna be cheap plastic tat (like that chainsaw etc.). I don’t get the appeal of that stuff at all. What I do appreciate though are booklets with BTS photography and well considered and exclusive essays either on the film it’s self or the production of it that add some insight and value that you will not be able to get anywhere else. And what I also like are slip covers, slip boxes, slip cases etc because with how thin and spindly and cheap the plastic blu ray cases have now gotten in the attempt to cut down on plastic (well intentioned ofc) the physical item of a naked case now feels too cheap and delicate and for films you love or really like (most of the kind i buy tbh) it’s not an adequate physical representation of the value of the film within. But again what I don’t like is the limiting edition of this stuff to the extent it sells out quick and is subject to scalpers. I also don’t care about posters and ‘lobby cards’ - they’re fine but they never have been and never will never be an aspect of a release that has sold me on a release, and I doubt they ever have for anyone else. What I absolutely *am* a big sucker for however are larger format (or really any format inc. A5-ish that fit within a slip box) books that a produced for some limited edition anime releases - I love old school anime so love the ‘80s - mid ‘90s character designs, so getting a big book full of character design reference sheets, background art, story boards, genga, mech and vehicle sheets etc etc., especially when it’s material that was previously only available in Japanese publications that’s now been translated for us English speakers, that sh*t gives me a boner and will pay the often what should be considered rip-off prices for these sets (Nadia secret of the Water was £150, Macross Plus (a single f*cking movie with a 4 ep OVA version!) was £120, and the Evangelion Ultimate edition was £300 on release but just this week got it for £170 where they must have found a box of them in a warehouse or something and put them back up for sale as part of Black Friday/Christmas sales). I can’t say no to that sh*t smh, thank f*ck I don’t like anime produced after 2000 because if I did there’s no way I’d be able to get all the equivalent sets of those (idk if those newer shows and movies have those big art books or not tbf)
I'm guilty of buying shit that I don't need i bought the imprint 4k uhd of never-ending story but I bought it in the group with three other films coming out on 4k for the first time which brought each film for 80.00 dollars apiece which is still crazy, but I did it anyways.
Fomo destroys me
Physical media will never be done or gone
i clicked on video because of the bttf t-shirt jk i clicked because it’s planet chh
Like gas n food things goes up in prices
Willow Steelbook is $ 66 no Dolby Vision....while UK get slipcover edition for $35😂.....Disney Blackmailing; u think that too expensive OK , then u will get.nothing in future.