Le Grand Bleu (1988) (aka The Big Blue) (Blu-ray SteelBook) (KimchiDVD Exclusive #2) [Korea]

[biscuitnoir]

Le Grand Bleu (Blu-ray SteelBook) (KimchiDVD Exclusive #2) [Korea]
Release date: {param} October 30th, 2013
Price: $44.99
Purchase links:
Lenticular Version (Sold-out)
Quarter Slip Version (Sold-out)

Specs:
Size: Blu-Ray Steelbook (G2)
Discs: 2 (Theater Cut on disc #1, Extended Cut on disc #2)
Region Free: Yes
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0, French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Korean

Limited edition features:
Limited to 2000
Available outside KimchiDVD: No
Numbered: Yes (numbers to be given randomly)
Exclusive Sticker: Yes
Exclusive contents: Artcard with dolphin holder for the ALL copies.
Extras items: Photo Cards or Booklet (TBC)
Slipcover: Quarter Slip to Match the Artwork of the Steelbook/Lenticular Slipcover (2 versions of the release will be offer
Special Treatment: Debossed Title and Hyper-Gloss Finish on 90% artwork confirmed
Per Choi: Only debossed title, No border

List of Kimchidvd Exclusive SteelBook Editions

* Lenticular Edition (1500 limited)
View attachment 40435

* Quarter Slip Edition (500 limited)
View attachment 40436

Final Artwork:

Old infos:

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Oct. 16 Update:

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(Big thanks to Choi!!!)

Kimchi just confirmed that last pre-order will start at 21st Oct. 20:00 PM (Korea Time)
Click here for International hours

- 1/4 and lenticular will be available too
- 1/4 slip is less than 50 copies, please be hurry to grasp one if you like to add in your collection

August 9 Update:

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Important Announcement here.

Due to Thanks giving day(biggest holiday in Asia), some color adjustment on artwork (more bright tons and saturation etc) and remove title on the back (not front) raised from feedback of HDN ninja's opinion.

Last friday scanavo told Kimchidvd to delay the final shipment of product.
Estimated release date has to be changed as Middle of October or End of October.

due to cancellation of LGB order in Kimchi, Kimchi will re-open the pre-order for rest of quantity around 16th September or later day (it will be announced soon)

Please kindly understand the delay for adjusting steelbook looks even better and manufacturing issue in scanavo.

I will share the steelbook sample picture as soon as it arrive in Kimchi, might be around final week of September (Steelbook & lenticular)

Mod, Please update release date in OP

Thanks

June 19th Update:

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Updated artwork and info from Kimchi:
Front/back:

Inside:

Infos:
Coating: Hyper-gloss
Embossed/Debossed: Debossed Title (Le Grand Bleu)
Special treatment: Special request for ocean-blue color

July 1st update:

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The steelbook will be offered in TWO versions:

1) 1500 units with a lenticular slipcover;
2) 500 units with a quarter slipcover;

All 2000 copies will be offered with the numbered card.

All copies will be individually numbered: 1-1500 for the lenticular version, 1-500 for the quarter slip version.

First shots of the releases will be presented in the next few days.

Pre-order will go live July 8th 9:00 AM Korea time (Monday July 7th 12:00AM GMT, 8:00PM EST, 5:00PM PST).

Pre-Order Price (for the first 3 days): $41.99 (regular price is $44.99).

Pre-Order Quantity: 250 copies for the quarter slip version, 500 copies for the lenticular slipcover version.

July 3rd update:

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Slipcover pictures!

Quarter slipcover front and back:

Lenticular slipcover front and back:

1st pre-order info: (ended)

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Special Pre-Order Session:
July 8th 9:00 AM Korea time (Sunday July 7th 12:00AM GMT, 8:00PM EST, 5:00PM PST)
Promotional pre-order price: $41.99

2nd pre-order info: (ended)

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Major update from Choi 7/13/2013: [Mod. Edit: PLEASE READ]

Today I officially announced the pre-order date & time for 2nd round
as I said before, Kimchi will fix pre-order date & time based on UK time zone.

London (United Kingdom - England) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 13:00:00 BST UTC+1 hour
Seoul (South Korea) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 21:00:00 KST UTC+9 hours
Vancouver (Canada - British Columbia) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 05:00:00 PDT UTC-7 hours
New York (U.S.A. - New York) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 08:00:00 EDT UTC-4 hours
Paris (France) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 14:00:00 CEST UTC+2 hours
Corresponding UTC (GMT) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 12:00:00

-1x copy per slipcover (2x copies for slipcover was sold out too fast like 7 min, That's why kimchi put more restriction for quarter slip release)
-5x copies per lenticular

here is technical problem solved so far

after you pay via paypal, you will automatically return to main page of kimchidvd and you can go to order page to check if your order is completed.

(previous kimchi, does not provide automatic payment completed by paypal, only kimchi handle one by one to complete order by manually matched with paypal transaction. it's kind of big burden and many problem happened)

and another announcement for shipping

Small packet is removed, K-packet applied for all of item sold in kimchidvd
K-packet is slightly expensive than small packet but there is lots of benefits

- Printed slip with tracking number
- End-to-End tracking with delivery confirmation (No lost shipment)
- Reasonable cost than EMS
- generally takes 5-15 days (EMS: 5-10 days, Small packet 15 -35 days)

but some member are curious why kimchidvd changed shipping method

From T2 kimchi release, Kimchi handled more than 1,000 box to ship out to post office KR, this is a big volume of post office KR to handle only for one store.

so post office does not allow kimchi to accept small packet any more
and asked kimchi to change K-packet rather than small packet due to too many package in one or two day.

after changed of k-packet, pack & shipping process is much more faster than small packet and very reliable shipping method in terms of tracking.

even now, some of member did not received T2 kimchi after shipping process done at 26th June because no tracking available for small packet.

1 or 2 steelbook for shipping charge between small packet & k-packet is only difference around 2$

please kindly understand kr post office policy for massive volume of shipment like over 1,000 boxes and more powerful tracking for lost shipment protection.

Thanks

Update #2 7/10/2013 from Choi:

1x limit per order for 1/4
5x limit per order for lenticular

Last first batch was

2x limit per order for 1/4
5x limit per order for lenticular

 

[domalorite]

I'm sure Irvine will be happy to hear it as I traded him my JP copy literally only a couple of weeks before this one was announced.

I'm also happy to hear the original release continues to be the best version as I would hate to think he got stuck with something inferior.

I'm sure everyone who has the original Japanese version will have given a huge sigh of relief. In fact I think this will have only made the Japanese one more desirable.

 

[Henke007]

I'm sure everyone who has the original Japanese version will have given a huge sigh of relief. In fact I think this will have only made the Japanese one more desirable.

 

[Marina Blue]

"Le Grand Bleu - Blu-ray Steelbook - Japan"

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"Le Grand Bleu - Blu-ray Steelbook - Japan" - Re-Selling for $500.00 Range, if you can find one.

---------- Post added at 08:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:39 AM ----------

Korea - Lenticular Slipcover Steelbook - Kimchi Exclusive No2
High sheen Glossy finish with debossed title

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Korea - 1/4 Slipcover Steelbook - Kimchi Exclusive No2
High sheen Glossy finish with debossed title

Steelbook unopened

An amazing release, Thank You Tony and KimchiDVD!!!!!

 

[Slaughtermom]

An amazing release, Thank You Tony and KimchiDVD!!!!!

Nothing to add

 

[Sigill]

Can we please use spoiler tags guys when quoting a large number of pictures. People don't want to have to scroll through the same pics over and over again. Thanks.

 

[earthscope]

I saw on Blufans a member there posted photos comparing this to the Japanese version. Needless to say the Japan version smokes this for good.

I'm sure everyone who has the original Japanese version will have given a huge sigh of relief. In fact I think this will have only made the Japanese one more desirable.

Agree on both counts domalorite...

The finish and the colour of the original Japan version is far superior IMO....

 

[stevo]

Agree on both counts domalorite...

The finish and the colour of the original Japan version is far superior IMO....

Well I don't have the original, but the Kimchi version has a high gloss finish that is just incredible IMO. The original must be super killer, if "far superior" than this Kimchi version. And I'm not even counting the debossed title that I'm not too sure that the original has. I know the original is very rare, but I think that 1/4 slip, at only 500 copies might be even rarer than the original. When this title was announced, I did something that I've never done. I predicted that this Kimchi version will kill the going price of the original. Being a serious collector, it actually pains me to say that. The main reason is because the original version was an odd ball, that didn't come factory sealed.

Picture the 2 in a side by side eBay auction. Leave your personal biases behind, what do you see? I see one that is opened, thus considered "used", thus be bidded on accordingly. I see the other one that is factory sealed, thus be considered "brand new", thus be bidded on accordingly. Keep in mind that this is an obscure title that 99% of people never heard of. The numbered card was the final nail in the coffin for the original. As for actual auction prices, I haven't been keeping up, but our very own SunnyX has reported that the original has taken a severe hit. You seem to differ. I'll just sit back and see what the good people decide.

 

[MENTAL MAGPIE]

Still waiting, its only been six months another few days wont hurt, YAWN i wont want it when it gets here just to be awkward.

 

[cooey]

Well I've sent Tony pictures of the damage on my Steelbook and am now waiting for a reply

 

[mnementh]

Well I've sent Tony pictures of the damage on my Steelbook and am now waiting for a reply

Did you post pics here? I'm playing catch up on a few threads

 

[cooey]

No not on here I haven't

 

[mnementh]

I won't go looking for them then

 

[Strikeman]

Le Grand Bleu JAPAN

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LE-GRAND-...t=UK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL&hash=item53fdb74d6c

I posted this in another thread and it didn't get anywhere near $500??

 

[urbeenjammin]

I posted this in another thread and it didn't get anywhere near $500??

Very misleading.that was way after the announcement for the Kimchidvd release.People were already aware of the future release that was coming up.
Since the Kimchidvd release has come out and people had seen the end result and was no way unanimous of bettering the Japan release,Some are saying that once again,the original steelbook release will once again RISE TO THE TOP...or maybe not...lol

 

[domalorite]

I posted this in another thread and it didn't get anywhere near $500??

USD500 would be for a mint flawless copy, just like any other steelbook at that price point. What you posted has a not so small paint chip in the corner. I just did a search on eBay and this specific item seems to have be resold again a week later for a higher price of GBP135.09

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LE-GRAND-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Another one sold at below USD500, but again is dented on either side of the spine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Le-grand-...ook-OOS-RAR-/141105668824?hash=item20da8da2d8

JP Le Grand Bleu has to be perfect mint to reach USD500. You cannot expect an imperfect steelbook to fetch the same price as an OCD mint copy, sealed or not. That goes for any steelbook, not just Le Grand Bleu.

And to continue the discussion of eBaying, an imperfect opened copy of the '99% never heard of title' Japanese Le Grand Bleu has still sold for higher than the average sell price (~GBP70) of the sealed limited 1/4 slip with number card Kimchi version.

 

[Steelknight47]

I finally got my copy and I must say it's alright, definitely not what I thought it would be.

 

[stevo]

USD500 would be for a mint flawless copy, just like any other steelbook at that price point. What you posted has a not so small paint chip in the corner. I just did a search on eBay and this specific item seems to have be resold again a week later for a higher price of GBP135.09

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LE-GRAND-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Another one sold at below USD500, but again is dented on either side of the spine

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Le-grand-...ook-OOS-RAR-/141105668824?hash=item20da8da2d8

JP Le Grand Bleu has to be perfect mint to reach USD500. You cannot expect an imperfect steelbook to fetch the same price as an OCD mint copy, sealed or not. That goes for any steelbook, not just Le Grand Bleu.

And to continue the discussion of eBaying, an imperfect opened copy of the '99% never heard of title' Japanese Le Grand Bleu has still sold for higher than the average sell price (~GBP70) of the sealed limited 1/4 slip with number card Kimchi version.

Sorry, gonna have to disagree. If you say that the JP version is "better", you gotta list valid reasons why. It can't be because you have 10 copies, and you wish it to be so. You gotta be objective in these matters my friend. Here's why I think the Kimchi version is better:

1) it's factory sealed
2) Amazing deboss lettering
3) a numbered card that removes all doubt as to how many are in existence.
4) it comes with distinguishing stickers and slips, protecting against any future re releases (very critical in this re release happy environment).

See? Those are what I call valid reasons. Now your turn, list the reasons why you think the JP version is better. If the original came factory sealed, or have distinguishing stickers or slips, than it would be a completely different story. But it doesn't, does it? I'm not trying to put the original down, but facts are facts. You seem to think that the general public knows the original didnt come factory sealed. I beg to differ. I think the general public knows 2 things, factory sealed = brand new, opened = used. Having established that, we now only have to figure out which one goes for more money (brand new, or used). And that's how I arrived at my conclusion that the original will suffer a permanent major dent to its value. I'm just the messenger, ultimately it is the people that will decided what happens. I'm known to be wrong......from time to time.

 

[domalorite]

?

To me the colours of the Japanese version are much better. If this version had a pure gloss finish, maybe it would have been better. You should really take a look at the side by side comparisons of the two.

I think the debossing ruins this version more. And I'm surprised no one has mentioned the deboss paint overrun that makes the edges of the text jagged. All my 1/4 slip copies have this problem (yes, I have more than one).

And the value of a damaged Japanese version is still higher than a brand new Kimchi copy.

I will refrain from participating in this discussion further. I've made myself clear on this release since I got it inhand.

And FYI, I do not have the Japanese version.

 

[MENTAL MAGPIE]

I dont see how you can compare the two different steelbooks value wise or grail wise fairly at the moment, the jp one has been out ages and is hard to find and now considered a grail and the Kimchi one is easily available as its just been released, you will get a more accurate reflection of there values in a year or two when both are hard to find. If mine doesnt turn up from Kimchi soon its gonna be a grail before it even gets here,

 

[StifflersDad]

I have to admit that this is a beautiful steel but I have zero interest in the movie and therfore can't justify the expense. I will probably regret it when it becomes a grail!