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Leon (Blu-ray SteelBook) [Korea]
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besides the fact that there is a numbered card (and numbered editions play a certain role for collectors), it's your choice to choose the more expensive EMS shipping, and packages from yesasia can also easily get hit by customs.
i can understand some disappointment, i also wished that the slipcover was exclusive, but in the end it's just a digital disc in a metal box, so nothing to get mad about. there's still more important things in life.
i can understand some disappointment, i also wished that the slipcover was exclusive, but in the end it's just a digital disc in a metal box, so nothing to get mad about. there's still more important things in life.
Wreck might as well close the forum then. There's no point in talking about stuff like Steelbooks when there are more important things going on in the World!
besides the fact that there is a numbered card (and numbered editions play a certain role for collectors), it's your choice to choose the more expensive EMS shipping, and packages from yesasia can also easily get hit by customs.
i can understand some disappointment, i also wished that the slipcover was exclusive, but in the end it's just a digital disc in a metal box, so nothing to get mad about. there's still more important things in life.
Don't sell me an exclusive at an exclusive price and then make it available to everyone else after it sells out then. It's an absolute joke.
I'd like some sort of explanation from Kimchi on this one
Wreck might as well close the forum then. There's no point in talking about stuff like Steelbooks when there are more important things going on in the World!
uuhh, no!
it's good to have some distraction from the "more important things".
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actually the price was not so exclusive, it's the same with the kimchi and the non-exclusive version.
and like i said, collectors want it numbered, i paid 60€ for my T2 kimchi excl. @ebay (just for the numbered sticker and some postcards that will not see the light of day because i keep it sealed), when i could have easily ordered the "same" (non-exclusive) steelbook for just 45$.
and btw.: even the plain archive "exclusive" the wrestler 1/4 slip is not SO exclusive, they are selling 800 copies of this apart from the announced 3k print-run in korea.
so, if you want real exclusives, customize your steelbooks.
otherwise you will get disappointed more and more often, given the current developments in steelbook world.
Yesasia is nothing but an intermediary for all the other Asian retailers. I'm sure for some releases they MIGHT get their own stock, but for MANY of them, they're just ordering from the other retailers (e.g. KimchiDVD, Amazon.jp, etc.) and then forwarding the steelbooks on to you. If you notice, a LOT of their orders (once placed) CAN NOT be cancelled. This is due to the fact that they are simply a "middle man" and once you've ordered from them, they immediately order from the other retailers (unless they've already ordered bulk stock). I for one am all in favor of this. There has been more than just a few times that a steelbook has gone OOS on Kimchi, Amazon or one of the many other Asian retailer sites and I've managed to secure a copy through yesasia. My point being that there's no reason to get upset that they're carrying a Kimchi only (non-exclusive) steelbook. They're just ordering from Kimchi and then passing it along to you...
Also, what's the huge surprise with the Leon non-exclusive being the same as the exclusive?! I GUARANTEE that many of you buy steelbooks in the same type of situation ALL the time without even thinking twice. Many steelbooks, as you ALL know, come with the same art from all over the world. The ONLY difference is a sticker and/or a slip. And with some of them (depending on which country they come from) you will pay significantly more money for with NO questions asked. But here you're upset that you could've held out and bought the non-exclusive for less money? Dollars to donuts says you still would've bought the exclusive even if you had bothered to educate yourselves on the differences (or lack thereof), because that little numbered card (to most collectors) makes ALL the difference in the world.
Look at T2 Korea, the ONLY differences between the Korean version and the Kimchi "exclusive" is a sticker and some art cards (not even a numbered card). I don't know that I've EVER seen anyone requesting a copy of the non-exclusive on the forums (I'm sure someone has, I just personally have not seen it.). Heck, you can even still find it on eBay for retail price (or SLIGHTLY above)! My point here is AGAIN, that this has happened PLENTY of times before and I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I think most of you would still buy the exclusive if you could go back and do it all over again.
Also, what's the huge surprise with the Leon non-exclusive being the same as the exclusive?! I GUARANTEE that many of you buy steelbooks in the same type of situation ALL the time without even thinking twice. Many steelbooks, as you ALL know, come with the same art from all over the world. The ONLY difference is a sticker and/or a slip. And with some of them (depending on which country they come from) you will pay significantly more money for with NO questions asked. But here you're upset that you could've held out and bought the non-exclusive for less money? Dollars to donuts says you still would've bought the exclusive even if you had bothered to educate yourselves on the differences (or lack thereof), because that little numbered card (to most collectors) makes ALL the difference in the world.
Look at T2 Korea, the ONLY differences between the Korean version and the Kimchi "exclusive" is a sticker and some art cards (not even a numbered card). I don't know that I've EVER seen anyone requesting a copy of the non-exclusive on the forums (I'm sure someone has, I just personally have not seen it.). Heck, you can even still find it on eBay for retail price (or SLIGHTLY above)! My point here is AGAIN, that this has happened PLENTY of times before and I'm not a betting man, but if I were, I think most of you would still buy the exclusive if you could go back and do it all over again.
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It was long known before release, that an identical version without the numbered card is available. Nevertheless I ordered the Kimchidvd version, because I like the cards and limited stickers and also want to support their efforts.
Best wishes,
Michael
Best wishes,
Michael
Wreck might as well close the forum then. There's no point in talking about stuff like Steelbooks when there are more important things going on in the World!
Yeah anybody know a good place to discuss world peace a nd ending hunger !!!
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it! Thanks, Jake!
I'm watching this right now for the first time all thanks to SNOLLYGOSTER!
I have been so impressed by this film so far, the cinematography, score, and characters are master class level! This has really lived up and in a lot ways surpassed its reputation! What I love the most about L E O N is it's charm despite its content! I
it! Thanks, Jake!
Awesome steelbook, i missed the KimchiDVD Exclusive and the price on eBay are completely mad. I picked up this one
¤ The slip
¤ The Goodies
¤ The Steelbook
¤ The slip
¤ The Goodies
¤ The Steelbook
KOR - Leon
All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.
Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.
HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job
All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.
Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.
HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job
Has same Steelbook and Full Slip/Photo Cards as the exclusive edition
It only missing Sticker/Art Cards and numbering card
I have been putting off getting this to long so I decided today to get this as its amazing looking
Also good test run to see how quick I get delivery and if any problems with Customs I hope it all goes well
As I have the Rush Steelbook Lenticular Limited Edition (Kimchidvd Exclusive No.11) on Pre-Order
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It has arrived in Ireland
An Post
ON ROUTE TO CUSTOMER
I should have this Wed/Thur
My very first Kimchidvd delivery to be soon with me
Ordered on 24th of May
Shipped on the 25th of May
Arrives in Ireland on 3rd of June
9 Days not bad that
An Post
ON ROUTE TO CUSTOMER
I should have this Wed/Thur
My very first Kimchidvd delivery to be soon with me
Ordered on 24th of May
Shipped on the 25th of May
Arrives in Ireland on 3rd of June
9 Days not bad that
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I received this steelbook last saturday from yesasia. It took exactly 5 weeks to arrive. But without any custom fees. Thats good. Packing was good (lots of bubble wrap).
It`s an very beautiful steel. I`m happy.
But I am not 100 % satisfied with the quality of production.
There is 1 "point" on the front side, which you can see when you hold it against the light. A very little paint error where the paint is not smooth. Hard to describe for me in english.
The back side has a very litte dent. The packing was good and the slip etc. is undamaged. So it is a production error.
When you open the steelbook itself, on the edge where you open it some paint ist missing (you can only see it when open).
And the clear slip has some slight scratches and lines which you can see from different angles.
I`ve have seen such scratches/lines on the clear slip in different pictures here. So this is not a "one thing".
These are all very little things, but it`s strange because in general it`s a high quality steel.
But although I am very happy to have this steelbook on my shelf.
It`s an very beautiful steel. I`m happy.
But I am not 100 % satisfied with the quality of production.
There is 1 "point" on the front side, which you can see when you hold it against the light. A very little paint error where the paint is not smooth. Hard to describe for me in english.
The back side has a very litte dent. The packing was good and the slip etc. is undamaged. So it is a production error.
When you open the steelbook itself, on the edge where you open it some paint ist missing (you can only see it when open).
And the clear slip has some slight scratches and lines which you can see from different angles.
I`ve have seen such scratches/lines on the clear slip in different pictures here. So this is not a "one thing".
These are all very little things, but it`s strange because in general it`s a high quality steel.
But although I am very happy to have this steelbook on my shelf.
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Just got a copy off ebay, not too bothered about the numbered card. the steel looks fantastic, I couldn't pass on this for the uk one which is a bit dull compeared to this.
It's the version that doesn't come with the numbered card, all the other stuff is included.
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