Annihilation (4K Blu-ray SteelBook) (Astro Creations Exclusive 002) [UK]

[samdavies]

Release date: Q2 2026
Purchase links: One Click - Full Slip XL A - Full Slip XL B - S&S
Price: £144.99 (One Click) - £49.99 (FS XL A&B) - £29.99 (S&S Slim Slip)
Group buy: By @samdavies - One Click - XL A - XL B - S&S

Notes:
- One Click Box: Spot Gloss, Spot Matte, Spot Embossed.
- XL A FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- XL B FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- S&S Slim Slip: Soft Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- 4K Blu-ray Steelbook: Full Gloss, Twin Em/Debossed.

Spoiler

 

[AstroC13]

that's cool, but...

we want news about the next release

Titles secured, waiting on contracts for both at the same time.

Next release will be WEA 4k steel only release.

Full OC release will follow after that.

 

[walkintom]

Progress update 4.

I think we are over half way with updates now as there will be about three more prior to release now.

Folders are in and back by very popular demand from Lone Survivor, the Velcro closer returns!

Really pleased with the crisp print on all these inserts.

Folder

Character cards

Behind the scenes art cards

Script extract booklet

Pin badge with backing card.

Pins have come out fantastic after changing them from the initial sample. They are now 2 inch as opposed to 1.75 and full gloss, black back plate and double clasp.

Three things missing are the belly bands to hold the content together, the numbered i.d card and the i.d card backing cards which I'll post in with another update.

Hoping to have the OC and Slip beauty shots in the next 15 days.

To note, I'm unfortunately on Jury service next week so will be mostly unavailable for contact, I'll return any emails when possible.

Thanks all have a good weekend.

Dan

The lack of apostrophe on “Its” has triggered me a bit (pin backing card) - but everything is looking great!

 

[sbarker]

Where's the next release question and a grammar correction so I think that just means we're short a "Do you have anymore OC's?" for the bingo.

 

[ethnosax]

The lack of apostrophe on “Its” has triggered me a bit (pin backing card) - but everything is looking great!

If all three instances were apostropheless, at least there would be consistency. But that third one does have an apostrophe. It's like they couldn't remember the rule exactly, so they hedged their bets so at least one would be correct.

 

[nekromantik]

Titles secured, waiting on contracts for both at the same time.

Next release will be WEA 4k steel only release.

Full OC release will follow after that.

looking forward to hearing what the titles are but I am hoping its things I dont want so my bank account is safe coming up to xmas lmao

 

[GeoRattray]

cool story bro

but when can we expect beauty shots of the next release being Strange Days

Corrected it for you, @Lenny Nero will be happy

 

[Roofr4sh]

looking forward to hearing what the titles are but I am hoping its things I dont want so my bank account is safe coming up to xmas lmao

I wouldn't think any new releases would be up for order before christmas, maybe only announced for next year if i'm not mistaken.

 

[AstroC13]

Hi everyone,

As I was locking the office up this evening an Artic lorry with two pallets of steelbooks decided to arrive!

Here's in hand shots of the steelbook

Everything has gone so smoothly with this release, I've been happy with the consistent updates that have been provided & the delivery of the content for Annihilation.

Unfortunately the Slips & OC box's had a major print error which has been so frustrating especially because of how good everything else has been. I'm back and forth to get a real push on with the re print, there's politics involved but rest assured we will get this sorted as soon as I can.

As always I will keep you updated every step of the way.

Thanks again & have a great weekend

Dan

 

[jailbird_joey]

Rock on, Dan

 

[TheWildEye]

Hi everyone,

As I was locking the office up this evening an Artic lorry with two pallets of steelbooks decided to arrive!

Here's in hand shots of the steelbook

Everything has gone so smoothly with this release, I've been happy with the consistent updates that have been provided & the delivery of the content for Annihilation.

Unfortunately the Slips & OC box's had a major print error which has been so frustrating especially because of how good everything else has been. I'm back and forth to get a real push on with the re print, there's politics involved but rest assured we will get this sorted as soon as I can.

As always I will keep you updated every step of the way.

Thanks again & have a great weekend

Dan

That looks gorgeous mate.
@AstroC13

But, why wouldn't you push the debossing/embossing steelbook frame around the entire steelbook and then have the embossing on the main design separately?
Is there a reason for that?
Genuine question.
And please, don't take this as a negative because it looks great.

 

[AstroC13]

That looks gorgeous mate.
@AstroC13

But, why wouldn't you push the debossing/embossing steelbook frame around the entire steelbook and then have the embossing on the main design separately?
Is there a reason for that?
Genuine question.
And please, don't take this as a negative because it looks great.

There is no definite end to the image on the front so to emboss only up to a certain point would look super odd,.
The image has a gradient to it and fades away.
I also wouldn't of been able to deboss the title that way either.

So essentially the inside around the actors is actually Debossed which makes them protrude to act like an emboss. The title is Debossed.

Hope that helps

 

[TheWildEye]

There is no definite end to the image on the front so to emboss only up to a certain point would look super odd,.
The image has a gradient to it and fades away.
I also wouldn't of been able to deboss the title that way either.

So essentially the inside around the actors is actually Debossed which makes them protrude to act like an emboss. The title is Debossed.

Hope that helps

@AstroC13
Yep, the explanation from an expert helps.
Thanks for shedding light on the process mate. Can't wait to have it in hand. Looking forward to the slipcases as well.
Thanks for being so open with your production cycle as well. I'm sure I speak for most collectors, it's very, very welcome.

 

[Noodles]

Hi everyone,

As I was locking the office up this evening an Artic lorry with two pallets of steelbooks decided to arrive!

Here's in hand shots of the steelbook

Everything has gone so smoothly with this release, I've been happy with the consistent updates that have been provided & the delivery of the content for Annihilation.

Unfortunately the Slips & OC box's had a major print error which has been so frustrating especially because of how good everything else has been. I'm back and forth to get a real push on with the re print, there's politics involved but rest assured we will get this sorted as soon as I can.

As always I will keep you updated every step of the way.

Thanks again & have a great weekend

Dan

 

[GeoRattray]

 

[samdavies]

@AstroC13
Yep, the explanation from an expert helps.
Thanks for shedding light on the process mate. Can't wait to have it in hand. Looking forward to the slipcases as well.
Thanks for being so open with your production cycle as well. I'm sure I speak for most collectors, it's very, very welcome.

I'll take that compliment, given the em/deboss style was my idea (which I subsequently pinched from FAC's BR2049)

 

[Chievera]

Dying to get my hands on this.

 

[GabixM98]

Hi, any updates?

 

[walkintom]

Hi, any updates?

The last update from Dan was sent out on 1st December via email. Pasting below.

Update regarding the Annihilation release​ ​

Hi Everyone, Just a quick update regarding the pending Annihilation release. For those of you following the Facebook page, you’ve likely seen the updates throughout each stage of production. These seem to have gone down great with customers and will certainly continue. I appreciate that not everyone has Facebook, but it is the easiest place for me to share detailed info and images compared to a mail merge. I’d highly recommend giving the page a follow for the latest visuals on this and all AC releases (Link at the bottom of this email) As some of you saw in the most recent update, the Steelbooks are in hand. However, we discovered a print flaw with the legal text on the Slips and OC box. To meet our contract obligations, these had to be corrected. This has been a huge frustration because, prior to this, we were on track to release earlier than the expected date of today (1/12/2025). The Slips and OC box are now back in production. To keep expectations realistic, the release won't happen this side of Christmas. Manufacturers are slowing down, and postal services will soon be overwhelmed. I will provide an update in the New Year as to when we can expect these to start shipping. Thank you again for all your support on this release, it has had a fantastic response. We also have two new releases due in early 2026, which I’ll go into more detail about when I can. Have a great, safe Christmas and New Year.​

 

[GabixM98]

The last update from Dan was sent out on 1st December via email. Pasting below.

Thanks a lot! Somehow I missed the email

 

[Felix_ro]

Thanks a lot! Somehow I missed the email

I wonder, maybe the ones receiving de e-mails are the one that purchased directly from him?
I for one also did not receive any e-mail with such info, and frankly, that e-mail could be so easily copy/pasted here on the thread by Dan himself, to properly keep his buyers on this site properly informed. Would take just mere seconds, I believe.
But sure, we can ultimately understand Dan, and appreciate the message pasted here, thanks @walkintom!