Dune (2021) (4K+3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Manta Lab Exclusive No. 49) [Hong Kong]

[IRON MAN]

Release date: April 29 May 27, 2022 (TBC) READ THIS
Purchase links: Box Set - Full Slip - Double Lenti (Pre-order on February 25, at 8 PM - Hong Kong time)
Price: $149.98 (Box Set) - $56.99 (Full Slip) - $57.99 (Double Lenti)
Group buy: hosted by Aniv Box Set - Full Slip - Double Lenti

Notes:
WEA, Exclusive Steelcase designed by Manta Lab features "Full Glossy" Finish and "Debossed Title".
Box Set: 900 Sets, Numbered 1-900. Slide Open Box with Premium Tray, Scratch Resistance Coating, Spot Matte, Spot Glossy, Spot Foil, Embossing.
Full Slip: 1500 Units, Numbered 1-1500. Spot Matte, Spot Glossy, Spot Foil, Embossing.
Double Lenti: 1500 Units, Numbered 1-1500. 3D Lenticular x 2, Spot Matte, Spot Glossy, Embossing.
Premiums: Booklet, Postcards, Character Cards, Envelope, Exclusive Numbering Sticker, Exclusive Release Front Sticker, Exclusive Release Lenticular Sticker, Tip On. (Duke's Signet Ring Replica, Sealing Wax, Paperweight).

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[apsmith21]

and how about returning to the old gb system then? the forum can at least handle 100 ppl posting in the same thread

So then you are asking Aniv to contact each person individually, manually invoice each person, all of that.

The current automated solution works for most releases, most of the time, but each Group Buy host has to determine what works for them and if there are edge cases that they
should approach differently.

 

[hatredhorror]

So then you are asking Aniv to contact each person individually, manually invoice each person, all of that.

The current automated solution works for most releases, most of the time, but each Group Buy host has to determine what works for them and if there are edge cases that they
should approach differently.

yeah itd be more work true… he does have a system for his shipping invoices tho, which works quite well..

 

[apsmith21]

yeah itd be more work true… he does have a system for his shipping invoices tho, which works quite well..

definitely not my decision, group buy hosts have to figure out what works for them.

 

[tommyh84]

So then you are asking Aniv to contact each person individually, manually invoice each person, all of that.

It's fine it's not like he ever mentions being busy at work or being in meetings

 

[Felix_ro]

We've been on the most stable release of the software that supports the group buy system for a long time now. That's remain unchanged.

People can have all the wild & crazy theories they want and I think it ignores some of the most basic facts. This will be my last post on this subject.

1) Retailers have spread out their quantity allocated for pre-sale more than ever before. Instagram users, Facebook posts, discussion forums...there are a lot of mouths to feed.

2) More people than ever are after premium releases.

3) More steelbook collectors come here than ever before in order to grab an edition but not as many continue to support the site in other ways (sticking around, viewing ads, or creating new content and discussing topics).

4) The system we use for group buys is not designed to combat 100 people trying to purchase 20 copies at the same time. It does what it can but there are limitations.

Sorry to say Andy, but "the most stable" doesn't really mean also "the best version" or "the most reliable", if you know what I mean.
But sure, if you're not willing to at least TRY to look on the logs or statistics, then nevermind. Sorry for bothering.

 

[apsmith21]

It's fine it's not like he ever mentions being busy at work or being in meetings

yeah, group buys, the regular job or kids don't take any time at all.

with all of my free time in 2021, according to my letterboxd I was able to watch a whopping 11 (eleven) feature films.

 

[apsmith21]

Sorry to say Andy, but "the most stable" doesn't really mean also "the best version" or "the most reliable", if you know what I mean.
But sure, if you're not willing to at least TRY to look on the logs or statistics, then nevermind. Sorry for bothering.

LOL just because I don't talk about how the forum works or the hours I spend on things behind the scenes doesn't mean things get ignored.

I'll slink back to my job in the mines now...

 

[crib79]

Or ya know just buy it directly with ease on the 25th

Never ever worked for me. Plus I have work commitments which sometimes gets in the way too. Rather just pay extra and get one on ebay

 

[tommyh84]

LOL just because I don't talk about how the forum works or the hours I spend on things behind the scenes doesn't mean things get ignored.

I'll slink back to my job in the mines now...

 

[Mokum]

My only suggestion on this matter is to do staggered GB's since all of them at once seems not working.
I mean, I find it unfair to base a purchase on pure luck, like spending half a hour refreshing and getting/not getting a copy.

 

[gAnX]

My only suggestion on this matter is to do staggered GB's since all of them at once seems not working.
I mean, I find it unfair to base a purchase on pure luck, like spending half a hour refreshing and getting/not getting a copy.

The latter is the story of my group buy life

 

[tha_lunatic]

I'll slink back to my job in the mines now...

let me help you and the hdn staff...

 

[entenca333]

I mean, I find it unfair to base a purchase on pure luck, like spending half a hour refreshing and getting/not getting a copy.

Half an hour? There were people spending whole days refreshing a for TDK blufans

 

[Punker76]

Aw sh*t. Didn't realise this was going live tonight

Bummed. Are they all gone now @Aniv or will there be another batch realising later?

If not, never mind

 

[umryleg]

When you secure that one-click...

Also, Thanks to @apsmith21 and @Aniv

 

[Behold]

Aw sh*t. Didn't realise this was going live tonight

Bummed. Are they all gone now @Aniv or will there be another batch realising later?

If not, never mind

@Aniv said no restocks, although that was before the GB was switched off due to overload, but then I see others may have picked up the remaining copies, but not sure.

Coming from someone who has had success with GBs but also missed out, both old style and current style, it’s ultimately a game of luck, chance, and timing, all of which cannot be planned.

I get those who are upset, sitting up her with my OC ordered, but I likewise missed out on the Inception FAC when that came around, and Christ that had only a handful of copies!

There’s not enough system updates, coding, or server reliability that will please all, but something must work for most, and maybe that’s what we currently have.

It would seem however, when comparing this Manta GB to the likes of their Interstellar or WeETs Spider-man, there is a stark contrast in the stability of the PayPal communication specifically, yet I would say there was higher demand for those, and I don’t recall these payment issues then, not to mention the forum wide crash we saw during TDK-gate, which wasn’t just isolated to the PayPal comms issue, but a knock on effect due to that and the increased traffic.

Of course I have no place to speculate nor surmise changes or improvements that need to be made, nor am I in a position like @apsmith21 to do so, but if there’s anyway I can help or support, and I’d imagine I speak for most as I’m sure others would, then I’m more than willing to try in anyway I can!

 

[Lenny Nero]

If I won't be able to pay for it directly, as besides all these problems here, I've been having trouble with PayPal loading any page without refreshing it 2-3 times for half a year, then at least I'll have FilmArena megabox to look forward to, which is practically guaranteed for me.

 

[Punker76]

@Aniv said no restocks, although that was before the GB was switched off due to overload, but then I see others may have picked up the remaining copies, but not sure.

Coming from someone who has had success with GBs but also missed out, both old style and current style, it’s ultimately a game of luck, chance, and timing, all of which cannot be planned.

I get those who are upset, sitting up her with my OC ordered, but I likewise missed out on the Inception FAC when that came around, and Christ that had only a handful of copies!

There’s not enough system updates, coding, or server reliability that will please all, but something must work for most, and maybe that’s what we currently have.

It would seem however, when comparing this Manta GB to the likes of their Interstellar or WeETs Spider-man, there is a stark contrast in the stability of the PayPal communication specifically, yet I would say there was higher demand for those, and I don’t recall these payment issues then, not to mention the forum wide crash we saw during TDK-gate, which wasn’t just isolated to the PayPal comms issue, but a knock on effect due to that and the increased traffic.

Of course I have no place to speculate nor surmise changes or improvements that need to be made, nor am I in a position like @apsmith21 to do so, but if there’s anyway I can help or support, and I’d imagine I speak for most as I’m sure others would, then I’m more than willing to try in anyway I can!

It's my own fault for not keeping an eye on this thread. I consider myself thankful because when it's come to GB's I've (more or less) managed to get lucky more times than I've missed out

 

[nafosb]

I don't mind missing out on these so much because I don't like the floating heads bouquets on the full slip and steelbook and I don't like the human bowling pins pose on the double lenti.

 

[Space Cadet]

I don't mind missing out on these so much because I don't like the floating heads bouquets on the full slip and steelbook and I don't like the human bowling pins pose on the double lenti.

... now that I was not able to order cause of the error, I'm too ...