What's The Difference Between SteelBook, IronPack & MetalPak?

[Wreck]

As many people have come across this craze of a hobby collecting blu-ray steelbooks they have also noticed the talk of "Star Metal Paks" and "Iron Packs". Ultimately, all are made of a metal and some are made and packaged better than others.

SteelBook is by popularity the most saught after, best packaged, and best made.

Iron Pack (in my humble opinion) seems to be close but still a bit behind in the quality department.

Star Metal Paks are fine on the outside but the hinges and cut spine for the hinges are just attrocious and cheapy made. (IMO)

Never the less, they are all still better than a cheap amaray (regular blu-ray case) and if you are a collector of movies and your favorite movie gets a metal version of any kind (like the tins, Band of Brothers) then you will probably rush after it!

Below is a picture of the differences, but ultimately the choice is up to you as far as what you like and will buy. Canadians and Germans are starting to get Iron Packs so it may be more feasible for you to make your own judgement in person but ofcourse we are strong supporters of the SteelBook brand.

Pics taken from http://bluraysteelbooks.com/steelbook-resources/

 

[fcagno]

This is very useful, I had no idea what the difference between them were, glad to know!

 

[KarelSeldenthuis]

I don't like metalpacks.. but got a few though, need to replace them for steelbooks

 

[mackyboy]

Now I know the difference. So what I bought last night from Target are Metalpaks. Looks great but I don't like the spine. Still steelbook is the best!

But never seen an iron pack. Do we have iron pak here in the US?