Iron Man (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Future Shop Exclusive) [Canada]

[the_ps_hero]

Release date: September 30, 2008
Original release price: 29.99$
Notes: 2 discs

Spoiler: Specs

Video: 1080p High Definition 16x9
Audio: 5.1 TrueHD Dolby – English
5.1 Dolby Digital – French
5.1 Dolby Digital - Spanish

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Special Features:
Hall of Armour
The Invincible Iron Man
Deleted/Extended Scenes
BD Live
I Am Iron Man
Visual Effects
Robert Downey Jr. Screen Test
Theatrical Trailers
Galleries
Credits
Iron Man IQ

 

[justhedudeman]

play.com had intended using the futureshop artwork until someone had a word in their ear about how it would effect collectors

How does it affect collectors so drastically?

 

[jcm]

Curious what's the current value of an opened mint copy.

The price for this one is very volatile, I've seen it go anywhere from $150-$450.

 

[SonicBoom]

No one from the HDN Staff believes that the original art of grails like this should ever should be reused. While the retailer and studio have the final say on product release decisions, work has occurred for years behind the scenes, and continues to occur daily, to help preserve the original releases as much as humanly possible. No petition will be started here.

This is disappointing to hear because to me it is just a case of people who have the SB keeping it away from those who do not, to keep a collector market artificially high.

There is a demand there, and studios as well as retailers would both benefit from it. The only people who would 'suffer' would be those who had spent a lot of money to acquire one, which is a selfish reason, in my opinion.

 

[psychomugs]

Zavvi's release of Star Trek XI probably devalued the original, but only monetarily. Some probably denounced it and would never accept it as a substitute for the original, but I think many, including myself, were excited to have an opportunity to get that awesome artwork without shelling out a ridiculous sum. Both sides were happy, so I don't see why that can't happen here with a 1-disc, non-embossed release.

 

[vläd]

There are some things that should remain sacred, without any form of imitation. And this particular steel should be one of them.

I still remember the uproar of Snake Plissken fans that raised their voice when feelers were out on an 'Escape from New York' reboot three years ago. That's another example of something that should have no imitation.

 

[zoneism]

This is disappointing to hear because to me it is just a case of people who have the SB keeping it away from those who do not, to keep a collector market artificially high.

There is a demand there, and studios as well as retailers would both benefit from it. The only people who would 'suffer' would be those who had spent a lot of money to acquire one, which is a selfish reason, in my opinion.

A bit like any market then. You need the greatly sought after titles like this to balance out all the 'normal' ones that get released, otherwise everything is the same and everyone has the same collection and everything is just average / boring.

To feel studios and retailers should re-release anything just because you want a copy could be deemed selfish too don't you think? That debate has gone on for years and probably will for many more. The 'right' answer will only depend on what side you sit on and both reasons are technically selfish.

The reason we have so many Steelbook options these days is down to the hardcore collectors over the years who have supported the studios and retailers in hitting their numbers on the format. If those hardcore collectors hadn't stuck with them then the market would probably have fizzled out, same as most collectors markets. To then have newer or other collectors constantly asking for re-releases of the special titles will inevitably bother the old collectors.

That's why I think it's a good thing that the studios have held off with a re-release of this artwork and that certain retailers have actually turned it down instead of cashing in. Play gave us an option with different art and that sold out very quickly. So that would show there is no need to re-release this artwork if they wanted to cash in, just do a new one with different art and it would still sell just as well.

I don't have this release btw so please don't think I'm biased. I just feel that some more consideration could be shown to those who don't want everything mass produced and equal, instead of branding them all as selfish or money hungry.

 

[Flip]

A bit like any market then. You need the greatly sought after titles like this to balance out all the 'normal' ones that get released, otherwise everything is the same and everyone has the same collection and everything is just average / boring.

To feel studios and retailers should re-release anything just because you want a copy could be deemed selfish too don't you think? That debate has gone on for years and probably will for many more. The 'right' answer will only depend on what side you sit on and both reasons are technically selfish.

The reason we have so many Steelbook options these days is down to the hardcore collectors over the years who have supported the studios and retailers in hitting their numbers on the format. If those hardcore collectors hadn't stuck with them then the market would probably have fizzled out, same as most collectors markets. To then have newer or other collectors constantly asking for re-releases of the special titles will inevitably bother the old collectors.

That's why I think it's a good thing that the studios have held off with a re-release of this artwork and that certain retailers have actually turned it down instead of cashing in. Play gave us an option with different art and that sold out very quickly. So that would show there is no need to re-release this artwork if they wanted to cash in, just do a new one with different art and it would still sell just as well.

I don't have this release btw so please don't think I'm biased. I just feel that some more consideration could be shown to those who don't want everything mass produced and equal, instead of branding them all as selfish or money hungry.

Zoneism the voice of Reason

 

[jitstark]

Zavvi should just release all the marvels to match the Thor and captain America ones they've just released

So long as they are not reprints with the same artwork that has already been released then I don't mind re-releases. Although it would destroy people wallets especially as every new movie now gets a steelbook release.

 

[SimonLDT]

This is disappointing to hear because to me it is just a case of people who have the SB keeping it away from those who do not, to keep a collector market artificially high.

There is a demand there, and studios as well as retailers would both benefit from it. The only people who would 'suffer' would be those who had spent a lot of money to acquire one, which is a selfish reason, in my opinion.

Hmmm, this idea kind of contradicts itself because it may be selfish to not want to repress it but it's also selfish to expect a repress just because people that missed out want it.

At the end of the day, steelbooks are supposed to be 'limited editions' and that alone tells you that you have to be there at the time or miss out. It's nothing new, happens everyday in life with various different hobbies, etc. If you miss out, it's really tough luck. I've missed out on many things over the years (and I guess most people have) but I've also managed to purchase/experience things others may not have because I just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

 

[pacman]

Spoiler

A bit like any market then. You need the greatly sought after titles like this to balance out all the 'normal' ones that get released, otherwise everything is the same and everyone has the same collection and everything is just average / boring.

To feel studios and retailers should re-release anything just because you want a copy could be deemed selfish too don't you think? That debate has gone on for years and probably will for many more. The 'right' answer will only depend on what side you sit on and both reasons are technically selfish.

The reason we have so many Steelbook options these days is down to the hardcore collectors over the years who have supported the studios and retailers in hitting their numbers on the format. If those hardcore collectors hadn't stuck with them then the market would probably have fizzled out, same as most collectors markets. To then have newer or other collectors constantly asking for re-releases of the special titles will inevitably bother the old collectors.

That's why I think it's a good thing that the studios have held off with a re-release of this artwork and that certain retailers have actually turned it down instead of cashing in. Play gave us an option with different art and that sold out very quickly. So that would show there is no need to re-release this artwork if they wanted to cash in, just do a new one with different art and it would still sell just as well.

I don't have this release btw so please don't think I'm biased. I just feel that some more consideration could be shown to those who don't want everything mass produced and equal, instead of branding them all as selfish or money hungry.

 

[RickB84]

Don't need to reprint, there's always gonna be copies getting sold on ebay, I'm always coming across iron man steels on ebay just at greedy prices. All it would take to bring value down would be to let auctions go at low prices but that would require the will power of a lot of people. Sooner or later the amount of people willing to spend that much will die down and auction bids will just get less and less leaving people with multiple copies no choice but to just get little profit on them. If I had multiple copies of iron man I'd probably put them on here for reasonable prices, a little profit is fair but there comes a point when it just becomes extortionist and taking advantage of a collectors nature, a true collector has respect for other collectors, I see a lot of true collectors on here offering free steels to people that missed out, it's amazing to see. eBay scalpers have no respect for collectors therefore I have no respect for them. I agree that there shouldn't be reprints because limited editions should be just that, limited. It doesn't mean they need to stupidly expensive.

Sorry if that makes no sense I've had a few lol!

 

[Ben]

How about a new pool:
Would you buy a new realese with this artwork? :movie:

U dont need a pool to know this will sell out in minutes

Are you guys off for a swim?

 

[IRON MAN]

Don't need to reprint, there's always gonna be copies getting sold on ebay, I'm always coming across iron man steels on ebay just at greedy prices. All it would take to bring value down would be to let auctions go at low prices but that would require the will power of a lot of people. Sooner or later the amount of people willing to spend that much will die down and auction bids will just get less and less leaving people with multiple copies no choice but to just get little profit on them. If I had multiple copies of iron man I'd probably put them on here for reasonable prices, a little profit is fair but there comes a point when it just becomes extortionist and taking advantage of a collectors nature, a true collector has respect for other collectors, I see a lot of true collectors on here offering free steels to people that missed out, it's amazing to see. eBay scalpers have no respect for collectors therefore I have no respect for them. I agree that there shouldn't be reprints because limited editions should be just that, limited. It doesn't mean they need to stupidly expensive.

Sorry if that makes no sense I've had a few lol!

Couldn't agree more, well said!

 

[stevo]

Don't need to reprint, there's always gonna be copies getting sold on ebay, I'm always coming across iron man steels on ebay just at greedy prices. All it would take to bring value down would be to let auctions go at low prices but that would require the will power of a lot of people. Sooner or later the amount of people willing to spend that much will die down and auction bids will just get less and less leaving people with multiple copies no choice but to just get little profit on them. If I had multiple copies of iron man I'd probably put them on here for reasonable prices, a little profit is fair but there comes a point when it just becomes extortionist and taking advantage of a collectors nature, a true collector has respect for other collectors, I see a lot of true collectors on here offering free steels to people that missed out, it's amazing to see. eBay scalpers have no respect for collectors therefore I have no respect for them. I agree that there shouldn't be reprints because limited editions should be just that, limited. It doesn't mean they need to stupidly expensive.

Sorry if that makes no sense I've had a few lol!

Nice post bud. But I think this works better in theory, and not in practise. Don't believe me? Try using this on a guy who has action comics #1, see if he wants to sell it cheap. Extortionist?, scalpers?, I guess that's what the have nots call the haves. On the flip side of the coin, I guess the haves can call the have nots, freeloaders, or cheapskapes. It really depends on who your are, what your perspective is. You see many people giving away free steels, but do you see many people giving away free FS IM steels? And no, I'm not one of those eBay scalpers that you're referring too. But I can't help but notice that your pretty new here, and you're already referring to some very prominent members as "extortionists" and "scalpers". Way to make a grand entrance, I like your style.

 

[justhedudeman]

Nice post bud. But I think this works better in theory, and not in practise. Don't believe me? Try using this on a guy who has action comics #1, see if he wants to sell it cheap. Extortionist?, scalpers?, I guess that's what the have nots call the haves. On the flip side of the coin, I guess the haves can call the have nots, freeloaders, or cheapskapes. It really depends on who your are, what your perspective is. You see many people giving away free steels, but do you see many people giving away free FS IM steels? And no, I'm not one of those eBay scalpers that you're referring too. But I can't help but notice that your pretty new here, and you're already referring to some very prominent members as "extortionists" and "scalpers". Way to make a grand entrance, I like your style.

He called eBay resellers scalpers not the people on this forum.

 

[zoneism]

He called eBay resellers scalpers not the people on this forum.

Thank goodness then that no one from this forum is selling on ebay at a profit then!

 

[Drum18]

Guys, just a friendly reminder that please, keep this discussion about Iron Man Future Shop SteelBook and not selling for profit/EBay/or else...

 

[RickB84]

I had no intention of insulting anyone here or starting an argument just merely saying my opinion. I wouldn't really compare an iron man steelbook to an issue 1 comic. I have both perspectives, I'm new to this forum but I've been collecting all my life, I have some Star Trek trading cards and comics that I could sell for around £800 but I don't want to sell them because it's not about the money. Issue number 1s are a different type of rarity, you don't see loads on ebay coz they are not for sale, they are in the hands of the collectors already. My point was the people who have loads of iron man steels they don't even want and only purpose of owning is to sell on at a high price, that's not collecting, that's business. If your son walked into a shop wanting a kit Kat and I ran ahead and bought them all, then charged your son £4 a kit kat I'd probably get my head panned in lol

 

[goufcustom]

Thanks Drum, I'm just about to say the same thing !!!

 

[justhedudeman]

Guys, just a friendly reminder that please, keep this discussion about Iron Man Future Shop SteelBook and not selling for profit/EBay/or else...

The steelbook came out in 2008, is staying on topic really important at this juncture of its release time?

---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ----------

Thank goodness then that no one from this forum is selling on ebay at a profit then!

:lol: I think there's a difference between someone selling a steel from their collection compared to a reseller scalper.