SteelBooks™ Side-By-Side Picture Comparison Thread

[DJHilalo]

I have had this idea in the back of my head for sometime now and every time I post a picture in its relevant thread I almost always post it with another country release for comparison, be it a world-wide release of a certain steelbook title or as my man FM puts it a 'Worldwide Exclusive Artwork' aka WEA

So rather than doing that I thought it'd be best off creating a dedicated thread that showcase a comparison shots of a similar steelbook titles and to make it easy for members to browse and decide which one is THE one that suits them most, that would also make the other threads less cluttered and easier to load/browse.

So without further ado I will start this thread with couple of pictures and will add more as time permits, please feel free to post your own comparison shots stating either in the image or post country of release & maybe store exclusive


^ Thread Contributors 'Username' Indexing (in Order of Posting #):

- DJHilalo: (P15, P40, P44, P46, P58, P61, P69, P74, 93)
- zoneism: (P02, P09, P33, P39, P41, P47, P54, P66, P75, P100, P110, P115, P119, P122, P124, P127, P138, P140, P141, P144)
- HUBMUSWELL: (P16, P18, P35, P42, P43, P63, P64, P72, P101, P134)
- Jason Bourne: (P21)
- n3wk1d: (P25)
- bcdavis9958: (P26)
- surfury: (P31)
- Lutzo: (P38, P92)
- filmwizard: (P45)
- altermann: (P48)
- xxquartzxx: (P50)
- SpeedMasterLee: (P51)
- Carlos: (P55)
- Shanester: (P56, P57, P62, P103, P128, P129, P130, P132, P143)
- rodtp: (P59)
- smileyx9: (P60, P73, P117, P125, P133)
- Heche1981: (P68, P71)
- Evil: (P70)
- Antman: (P77)
- carllenc: (P80, P85, P86, P87, P104)
- Steve-O: (P81)
- RajLondon: (P82)
- DominiCD: (P88)
- stinkofdefeat: (P89, P126)
- TakingYoSteelz: (P90)
- JimShakes: (P91)
- 194444: (P94)
- djs1401: (P96, P108, P109, P116, P121, P131)
- Pattman06: (P97, P98)
- sunnyx: (P102)
- Slinchafi: (P105)
- earthscope: (P106)
- frankfish44: (P113, P135, P136, P142)
- dfoles: (P123)
- tristar6: (P137)

 

[Jason Bourne]

Ok so here is my contribution to this thread as I dont have many double/triple dips. Since I open a lot of my steels I hope I can offer a different perspective. Anyhow, here they are:

Hunger Games Mocking Jay Canada (sealed) vs. Hunger Games District 12 Canada (sealed)

The Dark Knight Future Shop 1st release (open) vs. The Dark Knight Japan (sealed) vs. The Dark Knight DE (open)

The Dark Knight Future Shop 1st release (open) vs. The Dark Knight DE 100th release, lol (open)

FS TOP, DE BOTTOM

Batman Begins Japan (sealed) vs. Batman Begins Canada (open)

I Am Legend Premium Collection UK (open) vs. I Am Legend DE (open)

UK TOP, DE BOTTOM

Iron Man FS (open) vs. Iron Man UK (sealed)

Iron Man 2 Korea (open) vs. Iron Man 2 UK (sealed)

The Amazing Spider-Man Canada (open) vs. The Amazing Spider-Man USA (sealed)

Inception Canada (open) vs. Inception Premium Collection UK (open)

Canada top, UK Bottom

Gladiator Steel Slipcase Australia (open) vs. Gladiator UK (open) vs. Gladiator DE 100th Anniversary edition (open)

UK TOP, DE BOTTOM

 

[SaberTooth]

^^ Great pics JB - that's what i'm talking about.

IMO u cannot truly appreciate a SB's worth without comparing the ENTIRE PACKAGE, rather than just front a/w - after all it's one of the reasons why ppl are prepared to pay so much for FS IM & Watchmen over the cheap play editions

 

[Jason Bourne]

^^ Great pics JB - that's what i'm talking about.

IMO u cannot truly appreciate a SB's worth without comparing the ENTIRE PACKAGE, rather than just front a/w - after all it's one of the reasons why ppl are prepared to pay so much for FS IM & Watchmen over the cheap play editions

Thanks. I did my best with the comparison pics for the double/triple dips I had. I think this thread will be a great resource with the contribution of members here.

If everyone contributing pics correctly names the steels there posting in there posts then it will be easier to search this thread down the road when it gets bigger to find specific comparison pics a member might be looking for. Just something that came to mind.

Again nicely done DJ for starting the thread. Nice to actually talk and enjoy steelbooks and the hobby in a thread for a change instead of the business side of things that seems to dominate these days.

 

[DJHilalo]

I have decided to create an index for all contributors in the OP, rather than me taking all the credit by having my images shown in the OP throughout this thread, this will tidy things up, make it easier for members to browse and also hopefully this will encourage other members to participate


Have fun posting guys

 

[n3wk1d]

Here's the Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol I have.
From Left to Right. China, Australia, France, (bottom) Japan, Hong Kong.

Spine from bottom : China, Australia, France, Japan & Hong Kong

 

[bd251]

Fast & Furious 5 - US with booklet, DE 2012, DE 2011, UK, AU Steelcase, FR

Front

Back

Spines - US, DE 2, DE 1, FR, UK, AU

 

[SlimJim24]

I just thought how cool it'd be if all the countries got together and made their back art add up to a full car

 

[FanOfGaming]

* Inglorious Basterds (CA/FS) Vs (UK/Play)

Spoiler

Cool thread DJ, I don't double-dip so I have nothing to add to this thread unfortunately, however I just wanted to let you know that the steelbook on the right in this image is the Canada nationwide release, not a UK Play release

Great pics everyone!

 

[surfury]

Hilal, like the updated OP now.

 

[earthscope]

Great thread DJ. I've just started double and triple dipping so will post pictures soon.

When all my Skyfalls arrive will do a group shot of those.

 

[surfury]

First one I could get to

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
UK (2 disc) (sealed) / CA (Ironpack) (sealed) / UK (3 disc) (open)

Front

Back

Inside of 3 disc UK

Others to follow

 

[DJHilalo]

Cool thread DJ, I don't double-dip so I have nothing to add to this thread unfortunately...

Thanks pal , after seeing some of these pictures you probably will now

..however I just wanted to let you know that the steelbook on the right in this image is the Canada nationwide release, not a UK Play release

Thanks mate for pointing it out, and it is indeed, it's a copy & paste error bound to happen with so many pictures uploaded lol, sorted now

btw Contributors List updated in the OP, thanks for everyone added their bit, keep them coming guys

 

[zoneism]

Few more here, don't think they've been done yet Mixing it up a little so hope no-one minds the VMB inclusion

Sucker Punch (US / SDCC) Vs (FR) - Very one sided battle of the G1s!

The Avengers VMB (CA / FS) Vs Steelbook (DE / Amazon.de)

Some video game steels:
Batman: Arkham City PS3 G2 (UK) Two-Face Vs Catwoman Vs Joker Vs Penguin

I appreciate the last pics didn't come out too well so will take some fresh ones when I get time. I'll also add a few more to this post to make your life a little easier Hilal

 

[Jason Bourne]

I appreciate the last pics didn't come out too well so will take some fresh ones when I get time. I'll also add a few more to this post to make your life a little easier Hilal

Look at my sh^tty pics bro, lol, these are just fine and get the point across IMO.

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

Tron

AU VMB (RIP) + FR FNAC
v
NL + Nordic

 

[gwyper]

Here's the Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol I have.
From Left to Right. China, Australia, France, (bottom) Japan, Hong Kong.

I love this steel. It's stunning.

 

[sproutyrouty]

What a fantastic thread this is and thanks for all the pictures gud I'm very jealous

 

[Lutzo]

Various

Drives (UK/FR/DE):

Inglourious Basterds (FS, DE 1st, Alliance, FR):

Kill Bill (DE 1+2 black suit, CAN 1, CAN 2, DE 1+2 yellow suit, FR 1, FR 2):

Pulp Fiction (FR, UK, DE, Japan):

Full Metal Jacket (CAN, DE)
American History X (CAN, DE)
The Shawshank redemption (Japan, UK):

 

[zoneism]

Some more I found today. Forgot I had so many double and triple dips

Shawshank Redemption (US / BB) Vs (UK)

Hunger Games (CA/ FS/ Mocking jay) Vs (CA/ FS/ District 12) Vs (UK/ HMV/ Mocking jay)

Expendables (DE) Vs (UK) - Hard to photograph!

MI4: Protocole Fantome (FR) Vs Ghost Protocol (UK / Play)

Brave VMB (CA / FS) Vs Rebelle Jumbo (FR / FNAC) Vs Custom lenticular
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The Dark Knight Rises (JP) Vs (SG) Vs (TW) Vs (KR) Vs (UK) Vs (NL) Vs (CA)
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[DJHilalo]

* The Avengers {Steelbook} (DE) Vs (IT) Vs (FR/Auchan) Vs (UK/HMV)

* The Avengers {Viva Metal Box} (SG - 3D + 1st Print Full Embossed Slip) Vs (SG - 2D) Vs (TW) Vs (CA/FS)

* Thor (UK/HMV - 2D) Vs (Thailand - 3D)

* Captain America (UK/HMV) Vs (TW)

* Terminator (JP) Vs (UK/Play) Vs (KR)

* Terminator 2 (JP - Ver-1.0) Vs (JP Ver-2.0) Vs (UK)

* Batman Begins & The Dark Knight Combi (DE) Vs (FR)

* Batman Begins (KR Wurple) Vs (JP)

* The Dark Knight (KR Wurple) Vs (DE - 1st Print) Vs (JP)

* Underworld Awakening (JP) Vs (TW)

* Tron (DE) Vs (AUS/JB-Hifi - Viva Metal Box)

* John Carter {Viva Metal Box} (CH) Vs (CA/FS) Vs (TW)

* Cars 2 (UK/HMV) Vs (TW) Vs (CA/FS - Viva Metal Box)

* Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (UK/Play) Vs (CH w Numbered Tag)

* Avatar (KR w Book) Vs (TW) Vs (DE/MM) Vs (UK/Play w Postcards/Book/T-Shirt)

* The Expendables (E1: UK) Vs (E1: DE/MM) Vs (E2: UK/HMV)

* The Expendables Hero Pack Boxsets (E1: DE) Vs (E2: DE)

* MIB (MIB1: DE/MM) Vs (MIB Trilogy: UK/Play) Vs (MIB3: TW)