Edge of Tomorrow (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Target Exclusive) [USA]

[snooloui]

Release date: October 7th, 2014
Purchase link: Edge of Tomorrow
Group Buy: apsmith21
Price: $27.99
Notes: no 3D

 

[Blu-devil]

I understand it is matte, but how would you describe the finish? That rough matte we tend to get from Zavvi or that lovely smooth finish?

 

[ocielz]

I understand it is matte, but how would you describe the finish? That rough matte we tend to get from Zavvi or that lovely smooth finish?

It feels a little rough not smooth, same as Lone Survivor Target Exclusive.

 

[Blu-devil]

Will be interesting to see how the 2D MM edition turns out.

 

[redlemon]

Just wanted to post this scan:
Edge of Tomorrow

Thanks to @dfoles for scan also found a scan of the German release over @ German forum, so thought I'd make a comparison gif for you guys.

This is only a rough guide as scans are from 2 different sources but the German releases appears to be a lot darker than North American release.

So glad I went for the Target release personally looks cleaner/less cluttered without the 3D logo and the lighter tone looks better imo.

 

[GenPion]

I agree. If one can swing a steelbook without 3D in the artwork and add the 3D disc for not too much, it can work out better IMO. The art is better when it is just the movie title (even though I am a 3D fan).

 

[Blu-devil]

This edition comes out in Mexico next Friday (17th)

AL FILO DEL MAÑANA (STEELBOOK BD+DVD)
EDGE OF TOMORROW
Actor:TOM CRUISE
Formato:BLU-RAY
Origen:Nacional
SKU:7509036575290
Precio de Lista:$365.00 mxn
Este producto se distribuirá a partir de:17/10/2014
http://www.mixup.com.mx/mixup/Product.aspx?sku=7509036575290

Thanks to Buffalo MX

 

[antpic14]

Good job, Target. For me, one of the main reasons for collecting steelbooks is that they're art (front, back and inside), more or less. They separate themselves from the basic releases that typically are just not as cool to look at because they're usually covered with clutter. From a technical and design standpoint, I would think "3D" belongs with all the other video and audio specifications (on the J-card or back of the casing). Not as part of the film's title. From a marketing standpoint though, I can understand why they would want to put it with the title.

 

[Hella]

For me, one of the main reasons for collecting steelbooks is that they're art (front, back and inside), more or less. They separate themselves from the basic releases that typically are just not as cool to look at because they're usually covered with clutter. From a technical and design standpoint, I would think "3D" belongs with all the other video and audio specifications (on the J-card or back of the casing). Not as part of the film's title. From a marketing standpoint though, I can understand why they would want to put it with the title.

Yeah, anytime the studio simply can't fathom the idea of not plastering star/director/format names on the permanent artwork, you know they couldn't care less about the artistic merits of their design. Which is pretty misguided, considering they're not selling these things to Joe Schmoe casual viewers who just want a copy of the movie, and even if they may indeed lose a handful of sales to unsavvy folk who can't figure out what they're looking at, these runs sell through in less than a week in most cases anyway, so it wouldn't even matter.

So yeah, I agree. I love steelbooks (and to a lesser degree digis/ironfuturevivametulpakz) because they eliminate most of that marketing nonsense and leave me with packaging that allows me to simply and plainly love the movie that it holds just that little bit more. Every little bit of that crap that sneaks back in and negatively affects a design is like a sour morsel of failure left behind like droppings by studios and/or designers that don't actually understand what to do with these editions.

There's also a good chance that they're legally required to include certain pieces of information and it's simply out of everyone's control.

 

[antpic14]

Yep, that's probably it... a legal requirement

 

[dLux]

Thanks to @dfoles for scan also found a scan of the German release over @ German forum, so thought I'd make a comparison gif for you guys.

This is only a rough guide as scans are from 2 different sources but the German releases appears to be a lot darker than North American release.

So glad I went for the Target release personally looks cleaner/less cluttered without the 3D logo and the lighter tone looks better imo.

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Prefer the darker tone, easily. Dont get why releases in the US always get so washed out colors. Too bad, I cant stand that 3D on it. Think im going with this one.

 

[alvinhwang21]

first time i've seen a new steel release not fly off the shelves at the targets around me... so anywhere between 5-15 around the pasadena area if anyone is looking

 

[blu-steel]

Pretty good deal if you ask me. Its a nice looking steel. I think the back cover has probably one of the best looking poses on a steelbook. She looks powerful and HOT!!!!!

 

[Troll2Fan]

Pretty good deal if you ask me. Its a nice looking steel. I think the back cover has probably one of the best looking poses on a steelbook. She looks powerful and HOT!!!!!

I agree buddy. I received mine today and was very pleased with it.

 

[bloodsnake007]

I LOVE this Steel!



All I need now is the Lenticular Slip and I'll be HAPPY!

 

[Blu-devil]

The Mediamarkt 2D Edition appears to be quite a bit darker as well. Still waiting for confirmation on the finish. Am hoping that it will have a spot gloss finish or at least a glossy title, like Godzilla.

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz155/steelbookcologne/EdgeofTomorrow5_zpse01822a6.jpg

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz155/steelbookcologne/EdgeofTomorrow3_zpse884a905.jpg

 

[lokutus1]

Just came back from my local Target and they're down to 2 copies. They were hidden behind the amaray version. If you're considering getting this, you should probably get it sooner rather than later. It also appears that target has restocked all the x-men and wolverine metalpaks. I saw them all tonight as well.

 

[ringmav]

Glad i got this! This was a blind buy and it was damn sure worth it! Live.See Movie.Repeat

 

[sirdizzy]

Just started watching it for a 3rd time damn fine movie.

 

[digitalbabe]

skipped this one, no 3D no buy-don't often say it but....

 

[Blu-devil]

I have just had both this and the Saturn edition arrive and the differences between the 2 are night and day.
The Saturn edition is ultra smooth with a distinct metallic sheen to it. The metal areas of the guns and prop shaft have a real shine to them. The colours are a hell of a lot more saturated. It is the same high quality as the MM/Saturn Godzilla.
By contrast, the Target edition feels rough, has no sheen/ highlights to it and the colours are a lot more muted and washed out.
Saturn wins by a long mile. If you want a non 3D Steelbook, then Saturn's is clearly the one to get.
Saturn Left: Target Right