Saving Private Ryan - Ultimate Edition (Blu-ray SteelBook) (HDzeta Exclusive No.4) [China]

[pbtour4il]

Release date: May, 2015
Purchase link: See group buy links below (sold-out)
Price: Ammo box 142$, Lenti 59$, Pet 56$, 1/4 53$
Notes:
Steelbook made in Denmark,
3000 copies limited
Ammo box includes Lenti and Pet
Both discs are region-free.

Lenti / PET / 1/4:

Spoiler: Actual pictures

Ammo Box
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Lenti Version
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PET Slip version
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1/4 Slip Version
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Others:
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Dog Tags
The Dog Tag only in the Ammo Boxset version.
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Spoiler: Older updates:

Spoiler: Visuals

Spoiler: Other visuals

Sample shots:

PET effect:

Spoiler: Infos

This movie was not suit to make the all glossy finish and embossed with the frame, so we decide to make the steelbook like the following:
Front: "Saving Private Ryan" with the Debossed effect,the solidier and ground with glossy finish,and the sky&cloud with matte finish,
Back: The iron wire with the glossy finish, another area with matte finish

Spoiler: Old GB infos

Group Buy: May 1, 2015
Group Buys [NOW CLOSED]
All versions of this release will be shipped direct from China, no hubs.

Ammo Box---142USD shipped (DIRECTLY ship from China), one copy per person limited. GB Link [Closed]
Lenti---59USD shipped to customer DIRECTLY, 3 copies per person limited. GB Link [Closed]
PET---56USD shipped to customer DIRECTLY, 3 copies per person limited. GB Link [Closed]
1/4---53USD shipped to customer DIRECTLY, 3 copies per person limited. GB Link [Closed]

Prices include Steelbook + Paypal fees + shipping DIRECTLY to you. Payment will start on 10th May. Deadline to pay by TBC.

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[Bigmac]

Just to add, I'm not having a dig at HDN or any of the HUB leaders with my post above. When you sign up to a GB you are all accepting the costs involved.

I was just pointing out costs to other membets before they join and get hit with charges they weren't expecting. Also I'm sure HUB leaders are sick of explaining, I bet they feel like it's a thankless task at times

 

[pedrothelion]

For Ammo Boxset it will be possible to mark a low value on the parcel, so how do we do when we order from Novamedia or Kimchi?

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

added to OP:

Group Buy will go LIVE on May 1, 10 am EST
UK: 3PM
France: 4PM
Australia, Melbourne: 12AM
USA, California: 7AM
Rio, Brazil: 11AM
Taiwan: 10PM
Russia: 5PM
South Africa: 4PM

 

[montana2974]

how many ammo box will there be available for the GB ?

 

[Masterblaster]

for Germany it would also be 4pm.

for those gemans who wanted to know.

Dont wanna leave them out

 

[marshall Banana]

The time is Perfect for me , Thanks

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

how many ammo box will there be available for the GB ?

I've been told (this could change by tomorrow, waiting for confirmation) these are the numbers for the HDN GBs:

Ammo box:150-200
Lenti:200-250
Pet:200-250
1/4:150-200

I'll add these to OP + GB threads once i know numbers for sure.

 

[Ataneruo]

I can't find the link to the group buy. Will the OP be updated with the link when it goes live?

 

[ash333]

I can't find the link to the group buy. Will the OP be updated with the link when it goes live?

Yes for sure!

 

[Ashcroft]

For Ammo Boxset it will be possible to mark a low value on the parcel, so how do we do when we order from Novamedia or Kimchi?

I tried a test order with the item 'Payment Test', and there was no option to do anything with the value.

It does, however, allow you to add Instructions to your order, so I suppose you could try asking them there, but there's no guarantee they'll do it.

 

[Hooltra]

Is there going to be one GB per version or one unique GB for all versions ?

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

1x GB per version @Hooltra

Updated OP

 

[AlienKing]

It means all orders will be sent to your local HUB eg: UK, USA

The HUB is ran by a HDN staff member known as the HUB Leader, he then receives all packages and pays any custom charges that are due.

Once all orders have been received, he then sends out postage invoices and splits custom charges between all individual orders. So your invoice will be for... Postage to you from local HUB plus any customs fees and packaging materials.

Have to say, I would prefer direct shipping. I got hit with 3 lots of customs fees for Gladiator and kong near £4 each then postage on top

I think Hdz is just trying to avoid the time it would take to ship individually. Shipping to HUB will save them a heck of a lot of time.

 

[BluMan Chu]

OK, so the Ammo box will be shipped directly from China to the buyer but the individual versions will go to the HDN hub leader, correct? This means that the $142 ammo box price is the only amount we'll have to pay? Just wanted to be clear on this.

 

[nicblue]

@BluMan Chu Yes, $142 for the ammo box, shipped from HDZ to you. I don't know where you live or if anyone from gladiator tripack got hit with customs or not.

Single copies go to hub, you pay an amount of the shipping from china to hub, then hub to you PLUS other fees (packaging etc). I believe in the U.S. if I go for the 1/4 slip it'd cost roughly $65 give or take a few $s? I'm just guessing off past experiences. $5 ship, $5 ship, $3 packaging fee or something like that.

I honestly only want the steelbook...not really interested in lenti (maybe if we saw a video like PA does) or the slipcover. first world problems here, not knowing what one to choose...

 

[bantha11]

Why did all of the prices increase from how they were yesterday. They were posted as $56 for the lenti, $53 for the PET, $50 for the 1/4 and $135 for the Ammo box shipped to us. Don't like that the prices changed after they were posted and everyone saw them.[emoji107]

 

[Elclavo75]

Seriously...I love this release but it seems like the prices get hiked with each new HDzeta release...and really...the most expensive ZDT version was still cheaper than the cheapest version of this...and now the prices are even getting hiked from one day to the next...it's getting out of hand if you ask me...honestly debating whether to pick it up now...but it is just so nice...

 

[Hooltra]

If I buy 1x Ammo + 1x 1/4 slip, they won't be send together, they'll be shipped to 2 different destinations.
It doesn't have sens...

 

[Elclavo75]

So at current posted prices (unless they go up again before tomorrow morning) price estimates are:
Ammo Box $142 + roughly $5 in PayPal fees= $147

Lenticular $59 + roughly $2 in PayPal fees + $11 shipping from HUB (based on my previous GB experiences) = $72

PET slip $56 + roughly $2 in PayPal fees + $11 shipping from HUB = $69

1/4 slip $53 + roughly $2 in PayPal fees + $11 shipping from HUB = $66

 

[nicblue]

I do feel the prices for hdzeta releases are pretty out of hand, but you know it is what it is I guess. I really like hdzeta steelbooks, it looks like they put a lot of heart into making steelbooks. Korea retailers release more quality products though, when you compare a slip from korea to a hdzeta slip, you know what I'm talking about plus there's almost a $20-25 difference (not including 3D discs). Blufans, the other china retailer, have at least stepped up their game when it comes to their slip boxes.

Don't get me wrong, this steelbook looks fantastic (just the steelbook but is it worth $65?). I also know that the economy is very different in China so I am taking that in consideration. Of course I'd feel a lot better if this steelbook was similar to anything kimchi sells $34.99!!!!!