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Pics to follow alongside the original HMV CA and the Zavvi IM.
Just in case people get the wrong impression:-
a) This is NOT a dull steelbook and has a distinctive sheen to it which can best be appreciated on one of those steelbook display stands - certainly a steelbook that just about anybody wouldn't be embarrassed to have in their collection.
Certainly not a dull matte finish in case anyone gets that impression
b) Colouring is muted on both halves of the front - again obviously a design decision to blend IM's mask in with the CA logo.
Personally speaking don't see how this could have been improved design-wise and anyone thinking this is only a good 'un in a full gloss finish then I still suggest they buy it, pop down to their local DIY, buy a can of spray varnish and give it a once, twice or thrice over.
Can't see any future lenticular release topping this one either.
Conclusion: This is one classy steelbook
Lol you can't see how this would be improved? The colour could match the actual colours of the characters for one. And decision to matte the front and gloss the back is a strange choice and could of been improved by matching the back gloss.
No saturation on the images too
Bam, improved
Sheen is one of the worst finishes on a steelbook period
The fact you praise their effortless artistic design is beyond me. And I can see a much better release in the future coming for this, the zavvi lenti edition will prob be better
Wait are you suggesting that Zavvi might plan to rerelease this in the future, Zavvi? Surely notLol you can't see how this would be improved? The colour could match the actual colours of the characters for one. And decision to matte the front and gloss the back is a strange choice and could of been improved by matching the back gloss.
No saturation on the images too
Bam, improved
Sheen is one of the worst finishes on a steelbook period
The fact you praise their effortless artistic design is beyond me. And I can see a much better release in the future coming for this, the zavvi lenti edition will prob be better
That de-saturated look is clearly a tonal choice to reflect the nature of the film. It will also sit nice if you display your UK MCU releases in order as GOTG, Age of Ultron & Ant-Man are all silver/grey.
Can't comment on the finish since Zavvi have not managed to get my copy to me yet, alas. But it's a far better artwork than that rather oddly designed IMAX poster that Blufans are using.
Wait are you suggesting that Zavvi might plan to rerelease this in the future, Zavvi? Surely not
I think it's ok, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess (would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing).
I've recently cancelled this as I'm guessing Nova will release a version soon with the same Steelbook.
Debossing on the crack has always been an area which intrigues me.Lol don't make me laugh, "a tonal choice to reflect the nature of the film"?!?!? No it's a lazy decision and we all know Disney are slipping with their WWA steels. They don't care
Lol tonal choice
They are silvery grey because they tried doing something new with guardians and antman and it's also called lazy (even though I don't mind those two)
Granted the blu fans IMAX poster isn't great. Especially when most IMAX posters for MCU are quite cool. Not sure what they did it wrong with civil war
I like the attempt and design they have gone for, the debossing on the crack is very well done and the inside art too, love the front and back image but the execution and finish is all wrong. And weird thing like glossing the middle of the crack lol
Debossing on the crack has always been an area which intrigues me.
*Ahem sorry @Flloydo *
In all seriousness I wasn't fond of the ant-man one but when I got it surprised me, some things don't quite meet personal expectations some times, but hey everyone's opinion on whether they like it or not should be respected hopefully the Blufans or Nova one might be better?
SATURATION
Simple Definition of saturation
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
- : the act or result of making something very wet
- : the act or result of supplying so much of something that no more is wanted
- : the act of using military force over a whole area
In case anyone knows what the f*** that word has to do with this steelbook then message me.
LOL. someone's Word of the Day
The silly issue certain "people" have with the muted colouring is in reality a NON-ISSUE as the colouring of this steelbook is perfectly in keeping with previous classic examples.
SATURATION
Simple Definition of saturation
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
- : the act or result of making something very wet
- : the act or result of supplying so much of something that no more is wanted
- : the act of using military force over a whole area
In case anyone knows what the f*** that word has to do with this steelbook then message me.
LOL. someone's Word of the Day
The silly issue certain "people" have with the muted colouring is in reality a NON-ISSUE as the colouring of this steelbook is perfectly in keeping with previous classic examples.
Reasonable steelbook I think. Really like the back. The front.....not so much, but it's okay. I don't think I'd be quite so picky if I hadn't paid so much for it. Twenty five quid isn't cheap. The more Zavvi jack up the price for these, the less the difference between them and the almost inevitable spiffy fullslip/lenti from abroad. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't think twice before pre ordering in the future.
Yes, thank you for that, and yes I do know what DESATURATION means - at least in terms of colour - to wit, a bleaching effect by mixing colours with white or to put it another way a word that has ZERO relevance to this steelbook.Desaturation may refer to: In pulse oximetry, the condition of a low blood oxygen concentration. Reduction of colorfulness in image processing.
What? You mean like a hall of shame display of some of the worst desgned marvel steels??if you display your UK MCU releases in order as GOTG, Age of Ultron & Ant-Man are all silver/grey.
Jesus guys give it a rest. You like it, he doesnt. Who cares.
I love this steel but If you dont like this steel thats fine, it will be released in a year again by zavvi anyhow so you will just have to wait until then
Agree, Well said
I like the steelbook, others don't that's cool. The thing is people go on and on as if they are forced to buy it and how dare they buy poor/ugly etc products. No one has to buy it, don't like it, don't buy it. It's particularly the people who moan about the lenticulars and then all buy them that make me laugh lol