Jez's 'Anything but Plain'collection

djjez83

ThE BaTmAn NiNjA
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Feb 23, 2012
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Reading, England
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Hi All and welcome to my collection (more like my addiction) :):):)

My first Plain Archive release was the master keepcase edition, bought around march 1st of this year (2015). since then i have made it my prority to own every plain archive and every plain selective title out there that i can find! i now own 60 different edtitions and over 125 in total ( i have more not shown in the pics). I try my best to collect everything numbered 0099 and under but its really tough seeing as though i got into collecting these so late.

Your probaly thinking, why does he have so many copies of every film?

The answer is simple. i love plain archive. these are more to me than just blu rays, they are little pieces of art. the artwork, attention to detail, texture, caligraphy, booklet, artcards, posters, colours used are just the best in the world, and lets not forget the most important part: the films!! arthouse and small films that are really specia and niche!!

Plain archive make the finest blu rays in the world in my opinion and. noone out there does it better! I have all of them on display as i love them so much! Plain archive only has 2 permanent staff, how they manage to do what they do i will never understand

because i have open copies and sealed copies i wanted everything to be in pairs rather than just 1 open copy of a film by itself so thats the reason why i have everything in pairs. if i have 3 or more of something its because i truly love it!

A couple of people i want to mention that have inspired me/got me into plain archive

First up is the King of Plain Archive, BluPrint! After seeing his collection on HDN i was gobsmacked and extremely jealous! i honestly never thought i would have something similar to him ever!! Hes of the main reasons why i have a collection like i do!

Severo and fishvtec - After seeing their collection on here, i wanted to have a collection with really low numbers so i made it my mission to hunt down numbers 0099 and below.

Nodingsnoscratches - after seeing his sealed collection of multiple different versions i was also inspired to do the same! i used to buy 1 version of a release, not any more lol

Jacobsever - we got into collecting plain archive about the same time and bought pretty much identical releases at the same time, its been great discussing our love for plain archive on the forums!

maxsteelbook - trying to be the first to have 50 different plain archive releases was fun, of course he beat me to it :p

Juno Baek - For creating Plain Archive

and anyone that has helped me with my collection/i have bought off. discussed plain archive with or has inspired me! thanks alot!

I hope i inspire other people to want to build a plain archive collection!!

thanks for looking at my collection

Jeremy
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This is my opened collection. i have 1 or more versions open for every release. no point in buying these if you dont plan to open them and appreciate their beauty!
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My Plain selective collection. im currently buying doubles of everything and trying to find the few that missing!! if you can help, please me me know!!


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These are the lowest numbers i have for each edition. my goal is to have every version 0099 and under. im missing about 2 i think so if you happen to have one you want to sell please let me know!!

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Every Plain Archive release i own plus the collectible numbers i own. 55 different versions in total (and counting :p)

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My Plain Selective Collection
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@djjez83 I...I really don't know what to say. I can't even think of a word for your collection, so....
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Yea, alsmot every word applies to your collection. But if I had to pick one word, I think it'd be 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' :rofl:
But yea man, I'm speechless. Thanks for showing me something so amazing. Great job on collecting these. Where did you even get Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Jin-Roh? These are nonexistent even on eBay.

P.S. - In case you're wondering how come you tagged over 30 people but got only a handful of likes. That's because only the first 8 people/tags get the notification. So if I were you I'd tag the rest again in separate posts to let them know about this :):thumbs:
I got Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy 4 days ago on eBay! Gotta keep the vigil and check every hour!:LOL:
 
Ain't nobody got time for that. Jesus, seriously!?
You must've been really lucky. How much did you pay for it? :naughty::watch:
@AlienKing - it was pure luck. I just happened to be checking on it and BOOM- there it was. (I had that search followed- and ebay did NOT auto notify me. I don't think that even works!). If it makes you feel better, it was an unsealed copy. And it was under $100 but above $60;)
 
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@AlienKing - it was pure luck. I just happened to be checking on it and BOOM- there it was. (I had that search followed- and ebay did NOT auto notify me. I don't think that even works!). If it makes you feel better, it was an unsealed copy. And it was under $100 but above $60;)
Sh!!!!!!t. I think I'll be changing my mind once they do their own exclusive for it :dunno:
 
That is just incredible or beyond that, I actually can't think right now, 'cause it's so overwhelming. I ordered my first two PA releases earlier this week and can't wait to get them. What you've done here is nothing less than crazy... ok, enough adjectives :D

Congratulations on this beautiful collection of yours :)

thank you for your kind words. im sure u will enjoy plain archive releases as much as i do :D
 
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Congrats on your super PA collection :notworthy: ...I myself understand wanting multiple sealed copies so I understand where you are coming from. But it is Impressive to see someone owning the whole catalogue of a Retailer. Visually they are super FullSlips and of course I have a thing of multiple copies side by side it's just so beautiful. I really am impressed with your dedication and it must be stressful and rewarding at the same time trying to collect lower numbers. I myself have given up on Lower numbers and just go for OCD, as long as they are OCD I am Happy. I did start opening as you had mentioned some copies lately and Drive Fullslip was my first Nova. I was so impressed about the quality of the booklet(with had hard cover and think pages and nice color tones and texture, plus the Photo cards and Disk Artwork. I am mentioning that one because PA as you know designed it and I loved all details that this steel and packages have. I love that the Fullslip writing and on steel same color were used as Opening credits, love the amazing Glossy heavy steelbook and the details like the lamp in the movie, basically the steel has the elements of the movie and it represents the movie very well. All details are there to make it a steelbook and the FullSlip(my Favorite Version) to do one that reflects the tone and feel of the movie. As opposed to some other titles that they just put any type of artwork that you do not feel it really represent the movie in terms of steelbooks and other details. Some are just beautiful movie steel but Drive I was in awe at how PA managed to craft such a masterpiece that I find it is. Other companies do some very nice one as well but Drive made me understand why PA are so great so I am sure your releases must embody similarities tying the release to the movie(which is a hard thing to do).

Very nice collection and respect to you as a collector :notworthy:
 
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Flippin beautiful collection! I cant believe you were able to complete it so quickly,Melancholia looks fantastic there.your Plain selective collection is crazy,bravo man!
 
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