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]

I've been waiting years for a premium release for this! Is there some kind of notification list we can go on or do we have to just keep checking this thread?

We had some stumbling blocks with some artwork used in the initial designs. These have had to be removed and replaced. Were currently waiting for it to be submitted, I'm hoping very soon. I will update here and all other channels as soon as i have more news.

 

[Andy3105]

We had some stumbling blocks with some artwork used in the initial designs. These have had to be removed and replaced. Were currently waiting for it to be submitted, I'm hoping very soon. I will update here and all other channels as soon as i have more news.

Things are getting real, I'm excited for this one

 

[AstroC13]

Things are getting real, I'm excited for this one

Thank you. Its been a LONG road with this one, although some main parts of the release weren't my first choice in terms of artwork, I'm really pleased with how its now looking.
The more i look at it the more i like it.

 

[AstroC13]

Oh btw, there is no longer a 1/4 slip, it will be 2 x XL & an S&S (same as Lone Survivor Slim slip)

 

[Andy3105]

Thank you. Its been a LONG road with this one, although some main parts of the release weren't my first choice in terms of artwork, I'm really pleased with how its now looking.
The more i look at it the more i like it.

Quick question if I may?

Is the difference between the 2 full slip editions just the spot foil or is the Steelbook itself different?

Also, I assume the One Click will have both but no longer the 1/4?

 

[AstroC13]

Quick question if I may?

Is the difference between the 2 full slip editions just the spot foil or is the Steelbook itself different?

Also, I assume the One Click will have both but no longer the 1/4?

Artwork on the slips will be the difference. The steelbook will be the same across the entire release.
I looked to do a lenticular but if I'm being honest I'm not a huge fan of them and i have some really great ideas for the finishing on each slip to make them stand apart.

OC will be 2 x XL,s and 1x S&S

The only way i could do a different steelbook for each slip is if i went with Steelcase.... im not sure you as the collectors or myself are quite ready for that yet

 

[Roofr4sh]

Good to see you are still working on it, everythingblu were supposed to return but they seem dead as a dodo now.

 

[Flloydo]

Good to see you are still working on it, everythingblu were supposed to return but they seem dead as a dodo now.

 

[CleverLoginName]

Oh btw, there is no longer a 1/4 slip

 

[AstroC13]

I thought this would be good news for most!
The feedback I received when I suggested a 1/4 slip instead of bringing back the S&S was that people would much rather keep the S&S editions in the releases.
They wanted continuity and really liked having the steelbook with a nice slip for a lower price, rather than only being offered the bigger editions with extras that some don’t care for.

 

[Lenny Nero]

Oh btw, there is no longer a 1/4 slip

everythingblu were supposed to return but they seem dead as a dodo now.

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[tha_lunatic]

I thought this would be good news for most!
The feedback I received when I suggested a 1/4 slip instead of bringing back the S&S was that people would much rather keep the S&S editions in the releases.
They wanted continuity and really liked having the steelbook with a nice slip for a lower price, rather than only being offered the bigger editions with extras that some don’t care for.

i love 1/4 slips

and what's s&s? i only know m&m's

 

[K1SK1S]

i love 1/4 slips

and what's s&s? i only know s&m

 

[walkintom]

and what's s&s? i only know m&m's

Slip and slide.

 

[Flloydo]

i love 1/4 slips

and what's s&s? i only know m&m's

 

[GeoRattray]

Well he does collect BDs - BD does go with SM

 

[tha_lunatic]

Well he does collect BDs - BD does go with SM

im horny right now

 

[tha_lunatic]

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[Punker76]

Oh btw, there is no longer a 1/4 slip, it will be 2 x XL & an S&S (same as Lone Survivor Slim slip)

Will each slip be available separately, or will some be exclusive to the one-click?

Thanks for the updates

 

[AstroC13]

Will each slip be available separately, or will some be exclusive to the one-click?

Thanks for the updates

The Plan Moving Forward (Different to LS)

This time around, things will be done a little differently with a few minor changes still possible.

Pre-Order & Allocation Strategy.

Everything will be sent out to 3 GB hosts one week before the full public pre-order goes live.

Unlike some overseas retailers, I’ll be holding back stock specifically for my website, not just listing whatever’s left over. This means UK customers will have a solid chance at grabbing items directly.

Breakdown of Stock.

• A small allocation of OCs
  
  
• A generous quantity of each of the three slips
  
  
• Nothing will be exclusive to the OC anymore

This change is intentional, with strategy in mind, and should allow for a much smoother and faster shipping process.

Shipping & Fulfilment Improvements.

Last time, shipping individual orders one by one seriously impacted both speed and execution which I admit was not up to standard. On top of that, a system error missed 28 LS orders, which only came to light recently.

All of this has now been fully reviewed to ensure things go far more smoothly this time.

With at least 50% of the stock going through just 3 trusted parties, I’ll be able to focus more on fulfilling website orders quickly and efficiently.

Production & Support.

This time I’ll also have help, something I lacked during LS.

For LS, I made around 30% of the product myself, which turned out to be a bad call given the amount of work involved. That said, I’m proud that some of those elements were among the most praised in terms of quality.

Going forward, production will be handled externally, helping streamline everything further.

Apologies for the long message, but I wanted to be open and keep you all informed on how we’re improving things this time round.

Edit: as for local retailers taking an allocation, i have a interest but im still not sure other than a marketing perspective this would be the right call for me, but ill update on that soon.