The Lion King (3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive: Disney Collection #26) [UK]

[digitalbabe]

Release date: December 8th, 2014
Purchase link: The Lion King
Price: £20.99
Notes: Limited to 4000

The others: Zavvi Exclusive: The Disney Collection Blu-ray SteelBooks

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[8bitheart]

Finally received my copy... Generally I like it. Nice gloss, simple emboss, but yeah, it looks a little dark. Compared to the brightness of something like 'Tangled' - the colours look a little washed out here. But it's still a nice effort. I just hope 'Beauty' makes up for it.

 

[paulboland]

No delivery today
Hopefully Tomorrow

If I don't get this by Monday I will be

 

[bludabadee]

I really like this steel, I think it's one of the best ones so far. Wonderful character art as well, they actually look like they do in the movie, unlike with a bunch of other Classics releases. The back looks great too, I think, but I agree it could have been something else, like a "headshot" of Mufasa in the clouds with the blue sky from the poster, or - to fit with the orange front - from the movie with the bright orange and the swirling clouds

 

[paulboland]

No delivery today
I better has this on Monday
I don't like when there is a delay when been delivered as it means its in transit for longer period and more chances of getting damaged

 

[UpsetSmiley]

Quite disappointed with the embossing on this one sadly.

I was in Sainsbury's a few days ago and I saw a tin of biscuits with perfectly aligned embossing. It's a beauty especially for a £4 tin of Cadbury chocolate biscuits! Great matte finish too. I'm just surprised Disney can't get embossing right. Maybe Cadbury should start releasing Steelbooks?

I'm also surprised no one called security, I couldn't stop touching that damn thing!

 

[Flloydo]

Quite disappointed with the embossing on this one sadly.

I was in Sainsbury's a few days ago and I saw a tin of biscuits with perfectly aligned embossing. It's a beauty especially for a £4 tin of Cadbury chocolate biscuits! Great matte finish too. I'm just surprised Disney can't get embossing right. Maybe Cadbury should start releasing Steelbooks?

I'm also surprised no one called security, I couldn't stop touching that damn thing!

Brilliant post.

Since collecting steelbooks I admire embossing and debossing more on other items. My friend has the foxes biscuit tin with the gangsta panda and it's got amazing embossing. No miss alignment.

 

[paulboland]

I got delivery of Snow White today but I'm still awaiting delivery of my Lion King order

I better have this by tomorrow

 

[UpsetSmiley]

My copy came equipped with dodgy paint smudges on the front, I asked for a replacement copy which Zavvi replied with an apology for delaying the dispatch.

I then had to rephrase my request into robot speak, politely asked for a replacement or a returns label. They didn't even attempt to deny the availability of the Steelbook and straight up sent a returns label. I digress.

 

[paulboland]

My copy came equipped with dodgy paint smudges on the front, I asked for a replacement copy which Zavvi replied with an apology for delaying the dispatch.

I then had to rephrase my request into robot speak, politely asked for a replacement or a returns label. They didn't even attempt to deny the availability of the Steelbook and straight up sent a returns label. I digress.

Was that a opened steelbook or still sealed steelbook

You gave them the option to just send you a returns label by mentioning it
You should have just made it clear you only want a replacement for your damaged steelbook and not mention anything about a returns label

 

[UpsetSmiley]

Was that a opened steelbook or still sealed steelbook

You gave them the option to just send you a returns label by mentioning it
You should have just made it clear you only want a replacement for your damaged steelbook

Unsealed. First message I selected "I would like a replacement" and never mentioned a returns label until the second email. I was offered a 10% refund, I didn't decline I just asked if they had a replacement copy if not a returns label. They then apologised for the delay in dispatching it, even though I uploaded a picture of it in-hand.

It's silly I have to watch the way I phrase things just in case their computer picks up on the word "return".

 

[BradG1984]

Unsealed. First message I selected "I would like a replacement" and never mentioned a returns label until the second email. I was offered a 10% refund, I didn't decline I just asked if they had a replacement copy if not a returns label. They then apologised for the delay in dispatching it, even though I uploaded a picture of it in-hand.

It's silly I have to watch the way I phrase things just in case their computer picks up on the word "return".

If it makes you feel any better dude, I only managed to get a returns label for Maleficent from Zavvi last week, and they still haven't processed my refund!

 

[southam1978]

Just noticed my copy has the faintest of spine slashes, it is bothering me though and want a replacement, can anyone confirm they actually have stock?

 

[UpsetSmiley]

If it makes you feel any better dude, I only managed to get a returns label for Maleficent from Zavvi last week, and they still haven't processed my refund!

Sorry to hear that bud, let them know about it on Twitter @zavvihelp. I think Zavvi are the only ones who can't say "Christmas is the busiest time of the year" as an excuse for the crap customer service.

 

[paulboland]

I'm still awaiting delivery

I want my Lion King order

 

[gaeljet]

you ordered after the first shipping steels or before?

 

[paulboland]

you ordered after the first shipping steels or before?

I ordered on the first day it went live months ago
It was despatched on the 4th of Dec

Snow White was also despatched on the 4th and I only got delivery on Monday 15th

I hope Lion King is delivered by end of the week

 

[gaeljet]

really long time :/

 

[tridon]

The Lion King is my favourite animated film of all time, so I'm very happy with this release. Thank you to Zavvi for not only putting together a great SteelBook, but for also sending me a mint copy that actually wasn't bent in half by the postman.

 

[dfoles]

Not a bad day.

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[paulboland]

Is anyone in Rep of Ireland still awaiting delivery of Lion King

My order was dispatched on the 4th of Dec and I'm still awaiting delivery