2001: A Space Odyssey (4K + Blu-ray SteelBook) (Best Buy Exclusive) [Canada]

[Drum18]

Release date: October 30, 2018
Purchase link: Best Buy.ca
Price: CDN $33.99

 

[Rancen_090]

Why did you assue it was Nov. 20th?
I've also read somewhere else that some store had this on the shelves today (2-3 per store only)

I read a statement that someone posted from warner bros about this release as to why neither bby Canada or US has it listed. So, I'm still unsure if it's gonna be more available comd the 20th. It's just a poorly executed release for the steelbook, whether or not you've managed to get a copy or not. That's just my thought, maybe I'm in the minority. If this is the only chance of getting it, that's my fault for not ordering it fast enough.

 

[goufcustom]

Well if this ends up being gloss then I’m in (even it’s a washing machine lol)

 

[Stygian]

Why did you assue it was Nov. 20th?
I've also read somewhere else that some store had this on the shelves today (2-3 per store only)

What?!! And you waited until after the stores were closed to tell us this?

I was in a store tonight on the slim chance that this was released to stores but I didn't see it.
Didn't find any 4K amarays either. I never even thought to ask. I don't think my store puts steelbooks out on the shelves.

I haven't been able to find any steelbooks there in the last month or so even though online shows they have copies in stock for Fallen Kingdom, Mamma Mia, A Quiet Place and so on. I'll call around on Wednesday to see if any stores around here have it.

I still need a copy due to spine slashes.

 

[Stygian]

A couple of unprofessional photos of the Canadian steelbook still wrapped up including spine slashes under the shrinkwrap.

 

[Stygian]

I just called around to the 3 stores in my area. None of them received copies of this. According to 1 of the stores the only store in Ontario to receive any copies was the Thunder Bay location which is light years away from me. I was told that apparently some other provinces received them including stores out west.

 

[Stygian]

Douglas Rain, the voice of HAL passed away on Sunday. He was 90 years old.
He was born in Winnipeg and was also a member of the Stratford Festival’s founding company, and spent 32 seasons on its stages.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertain...ssey-dies-at-90/ar-BBPBbGn?ocid=mailsignoutmd

 

[goufcustom]

can any canadian ninjas confirm about the finish? this is super weird i tried to google but didn't see any unboxing of canadian steelbooks at all...

 

[Stygian]

I only saw a copy of this through the shrink wrap and it looked glossy to me but I'm not a good judge of such things.
Those are my photos 3 posts up.

 

[JackieBoy]

can any canadian ninjas confirm about the finish? this is super weird i tried to google but didn't see any unboxing of canadian steelbooks at all...

When I look at my steelbook, it's clearly not glossy. I would say more zero finish.

 

[goufcustom]

When I look at my steelbook, it's clearly not glossy. I would say more zero finish.

thank you very much @JackieBoy if you wouldn't mind care to share some snap photos? thanks again

 

[JackieBoy]

I did my best for the best quality possible.

 

[virkia]

^ Appreciate your pics . . . looks more HD than the UK steelbook with blacker blacks and redder reds (lol).

 

[goufcustom]

appreciated @JackieBoy

 

[virkia]

UK/ROW (nuikichiSB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US/Can. (@JackieBoy)

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[Drum18]

UK/ROW (nuikichiSB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ US/Can. (@JackieBoy)

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Ugh… and they call these "the world’s most prestigious and highly-sought after collectible packaging"....

 

[Drum18]

Back in stock if anyone is looking for this…
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/produc...-buy-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-combo/m2228652.aspx?

 

[Stygian]

Look out for spine slashes.