[CLOSED] 1. Group Buy (Surfury): Universal 100 Wave 1 (play.com Exclusive) (UK)

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Whilst the whole OP needs an update, I have split them into Wave 1 & Wave 2 (see Update 1 & 2 below). We are still waiting for more info on Wave 2 (or the other 6 titles). In the meantime I have re-arranged and updated the spreadsheet. Please let me know if there are any errors in Wave 1. :)

This is now a Group Buy of Universal 100 Wave 1 play.com Exclusives. I will be doing a very limited number of these as well. Release date announced on play.com as 28th May 2012. List price of £10 per title (plus usual expenses).

This Group Buy is strictly for non-EU members.
It was limited to one per title (this is due to play.com's restrictions not necessarily mine). If someone in NA wants to volunteer to be a distribution hub so we can keep costs down that's fine by me, at the moment Che has volunteered so looks like we will be able to move forward from there. If Che could post some approximate costs so we can work some figures. My costs will be £1.50 per title, and a pro rata of the cost of sending to Che to cover the amount in full. Obviously if you would rather I sent the Steels direct to you with or without tracking that is entirely at your discretion, all I ask is that you don't keep changing your mind all the time.
Titles that have been announced are (with links to the releases threads):
WAVE 1

An American Werewolf in London - images available
Casino - images available
Hellboy 2:The Golden Army - images available
Hulk (2003) - images available
The Incredible Hulk - images available
Kick Ass - images available


The above have a confirmed release date of 28th May 2012.
There is no confirmed release date for those below and this will known once the artwork has been approved. As a result I will be revamping the spreadsheet below to reflect the likely different waves.

WAVE 2

Carlito's Way - no images yet
Children Of Men - no images yet
Hot Fuzz - no images yet
Pitch Black - no images yet
Shaun of the Dead - no images yet
The Thing (1982) - no images yet


These are listed in alpha order at this stage, merely for info.
MAJOR UPDATE #1
Whilst we await details on Wave 2, please can everyone who has put their name down confirm their request regarding Wave 1 of the Group Buy, also note that Wave 1 is open to multiples but limited to 2 per title. These will then be regarded as firm commitments. Due to the large number of releases around this time it is more than likely that I will sending individual parcels out myself, especially if you are on another Group Buy of mine. Costs system will be advised shortly as this will reflect a small donation to the site.
MAJOR UPDATE #2
Due the delay in the release of the second 6 from the initial wave, I have split this Group Buy into Wave 1 (this thread) and will post a separate thread for Wave 2 for the other 6 titles. I still have all the details that you have all provided and will hold on to those if you want to update at a later date as they (Wave 2) won't be treated as a commitment at this stage. Sorry if it's a bit messy but I'm trying to make it easier for you all at the end.

The thread is taking shape and I already as of 7PM UK time on second day of posting there is interest in 113 steels. We should have more news from play soon, as I can see this happening quickly like the German one and hopefully cheaply.
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Some of you will note that your position in the "order" may have changed, don't worry it hasn't, honest, also there are colours by your name: these are purely administrative.

I am closing this Group Buy to new requests and would direct you to Masterblaster's Group Buy here.

Invoices to follow very, very shortly. Please note I may not acknowledge your post with another, but if I've "Thanked" you, consider it acknowledged :)
 
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Blayze, it's only rough at the moment anyway but sorry for the omission, but will update shortly. This is why I've closed it.

Even if only £10 ($15) each that's over £1,100 ($1,650), and I got to get others involved.

no worries man, just saw it and thought I'd let yah know.
this is an amazing wave! Thanks for helping us out man!
 
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we’re trying to achieve quite simple artwork with the iconic imagery but similar to the Fast & Furious 5 Steelbook the artwork will be landscape.

Artwork will only be on the front of pack and maybe reverse

Also no inside artwork, I did however try stressing that the collector community overall would really like back artwork as well if possible.

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Me personally, I'd rather there be NO inside artwork then the generic inside artwork that is the SAME for all in the wave like what Germany did.

Why? - Well then in the future if you ever want to take one side off front or back and put it with another you dont have one side with generic art and one without.
 
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Thanks Wreck. So these are to be UK "Quersteels" then. Personally I would like generic artwork inside which is preferable to none at all but only if it keeps price low, this will differentiate the Universal 100 to normal edition and not dilute the value of the normal edtion to the collector.
 
Surf, your PM box is full. I bet I know why, because thats the same message I'm trying to send. I prefer G1 to landscapers, although I still want Children of Men + Carlito's Way
 
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Surf, your PM box is full. I bet I know why, because thats the same message I'm trying to send. I prefer G1 to landscapers, although I still want Children of Men + Carlito's Way

Actually was other things and I've cleared some space and as well as clearing some more.

Personally I just want some decent Steels style and size are largely irrelevant to me.

If folks could stay in the GB for the time being, let's wait for prices, confirmed art, etc before making any decision. You haven't made a commitment at this stage, neither have I for that matter.
 
hey Surf,

can you remove Pitch Black from my current list?
I'm gonna grab the German version.

I'll update my list once the art is available as well.
 
NOTE to Surf don't forget to order yourself an extra copy of Children Of Men :hilarious:

Hope this reminder helps

Kind Regards

Ross
 
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Release date and price announced. 28th May and £10 each (plus my expenses). OP now updated. Links added to release thread.

Any UK helpers please make youself known. Kudos will be given I promise. (Cannot say what that kudos would be though.)
 
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I'm waiting for the images surf, but I am going to revise my list. I know I want Hellboy 2 added. That's it for now.
 
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