Shaun Of The Dead (Blu-ray SteelBook) (EverythingBlu Exclusive #001) [UK]

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Release date: April 28, 2017 May 19, 2017
Purchase links: Full Slip - Lenticular - Blu Box Pre-order live January 6, 2017
Price: £25.99 (EU) - £21.66 (ROW) - £27.99 (EU) - £23.33 (ROW) - £59.99 (EU) - £49.99 (ROW)

Full Slip | Lenticular Slip | Blu Box

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Spoiler: Old info

 

[Noodles]

I totally agree noodles, if they wanna p/$$ customers off more then that's the right statement to go with. I too hope that things improve with their company when the mummy ships, and I want to buy hot fuzz (I actually really like what they've done with their first boxset) but they really need to get in here and make an apology to their customers on the delays in getting their steels shipped and let them know when they expect to have all steels out the door.. it would take them 2 minutes to do that.. they put a lot of effort into keeping us informed before, it would help them to continue that.

Their releases look great IMO, so it's a shame their first one had to turn out this way. I'm very tempted to get The Mummy, but they're only continuing to dig themselves into a hole at the moment, so I'm pretty hesitant to purchase anything from them right now unfortunately.

They're very active on social media and certain other forums, so not having the time to post on here obviously isn't the issue... which makes me wonder if they really can handle criticism, since that's the only reason I can see as to why they're now avoiding HDN -- I'd love to be proven wrong though!

 

[sunnyx]

Their releases look great IMO, so it's a shame their first one had to turn out this way. I'm very tempted to get The Mummy, but they're only continuing to dig themselves into a hole at the moment, so I'm pretty hesitant to purchase anything from them right now unfortunately.

They're very active on social media and certain other forums, so not having the time to post on here obviously isn't the issue... which makes me wonder if they really can handle criticism, since that's the only reason I can see as to why they're now avoiding HDN -- I'd love to be proven wrong though!

EB are avoiding HDN because they cannot take the heat from the very vocal members here, lol

 

[Punker76]

I totally agree noodles, if they wanna p/$$ customers off more then that's the right statement to go with. I too hope that things improve with their company when the mummy ships, and I want to buy hot fuzz (I actually really like what they've done with their first boxset) but they really need to get in here and make an apology to their customers on the delays in getting their steels shipped and let them know when they expect to have all steels out the door.. it would take them 2 minutes to do that.. they put a lot of effort into keeping us informed before, it would help them to continue that.

Totally agree. They were very vocal on this forum when they wanted everyone's preorders.... But not so visible on this thread now.

 

[smabu]

You know things are bad when your missus feels compelled to defend your honour. Oh dear.

 

[virkia]

Eblu already explained the TWO REASONS for DELAYS and delays seem to be the ONLY ISSUE with this package.
Not taking into account comments about the weakest link in the product - the lenticular - as we were shown previews of that long before releases and anyone that wanted to cancel in good time could have.
Delays caused by changes to . . .
1) Metal numbering card - the print wasn't sharply defined enough so PVC was used (debit cards etc.) - that material universally acknowledged to be the most fit for purpose.
2) Red hand on back of Blubox replacing white hand - again the reasons were explained for that decision ages ago.

There is of course a third reason:-
3) EBlu went against their own guidelines (as in keeping their products in the 600 - 800 quantity range) and did not foresee the demand and all that goes with said demand - as in having to package up, dispatch and all that goes with selling between 2,000 - 4,000 units.

FYI same delays happened with KILLER KLOWNS.

Personally speaking I don't see why a few weeks delay regarding this package should elicit such venom directed at a company just starting up trying to provide a U.K. alternative to those other foreign companies' products and I don't mind waiting however long it takes for THE MUMMY trilogy (as long as it's before Christmas) although I fully expect to receive THE MUMMY box on or very close to release date

. . . and yes of course monies made from one product go towards financing the next and so on - that's the way businesses work - unless you've got a sugar daddy or a dragon investor.

German unboxing, less annoying than the English one posted previously, giving an excellent overall on this gorgeous product.
Defo a most handsome item:-

 

[StifflersDad]

. . . and yes of course monies made from one product go towards financing the next and so on - that's the way businesses work - unless you've got a sugar daddy or a dragon investor.

Actually the way most businesses start is by investing your own money and not someone else's money.

 

[sunnyx]

Eblu already explained the TWO REASONS for DELAYS and delays seem to be the ONLY ISSUE with this package.
Not taking into account comments about the weakest link in the product - the lenticular - as we were shown previews of that long before releases and anyone that wanted to cancel in good time could have.
Delays caused by changes to . . .
1) Metal numbering card - the print wasn't sharply defined enough so PVC was used (debit cards etc.) - that material universally acknowledged to be the most fit for purpose.
2) Red hand on back of Blubox replacing white hand - again the reasons were explained for that decision ages ago.

There is of course a third reason:-
3) EBlu went against their own guidelines (as in keeping their products in the 600 - 800 quantity range) and did not foresee the demand and all that goes with said demand - as in having to package up, dispatch and all that goes with selling between 2,000 - 4,000 units.

FYI same delays happened with KILLER KLOWNS.

Personally speaking I don't see why a few weeks delay regarding this package should elicit such venom directed at a company just starting up trying to provide a U.K. alternative to those other foreign companies' products and I don't mind waiting however long it takes for THE MUMMY trilogy (as long as it's before Christmas) although I fully expect to receive THE MUMMY box on or very close to release date

. . . and yes of course monies made from one product go towards financing the next and so on - that's the way businesses work - unless you've got a sugar daddy or a dragon investor.

EB will give the generic response. The real reasons we will never know and can make up any old pony. I don't buy that nonsense at all and so do many others who I chatted to.

Just out of interest have you now been appointed by EB as the company's formal spokesman?

 

[chunk]

Their releases look great IMO, so it's a shame their first one had to turn out this way. I'm very tempted to get The Mummy, but they're only continuing to dig themselves into a hole at the moment, so I'm pretty hesitant to purchase anything from them right now unfortunately.

They're very active on social media and certain other forums, so not having the time to post on here obviously isn't the issue... which makes me wonder if they really can handle criticism, since that's the only reason I can see as to why they're now avoiding HDN -- I'd love to be proven wrong though!

I agree their release looks great, I'm one of the lucky ones to have received sotd blu box and the quality of the blu box itself is great, as is the full slip and the back of the lenti(the actual lenti isn't the best but maybe that can be improved upon with the next release) I didn't order the mummy but I saw the box a few days back and it looks amazing.. like you I'm interested in the outcome of the problems with their first release, to give me and other's the reassurance that these issues will be ironed out before we put money in for hot fuzz.
I don't use any social media sites and I don't think EB should rely on those when customers contact them via their customer service email, they should take the time to reply to their cs emails.. yes it's easier and quicker to post on social.m but we don't all use them so that's a problem. I have never contacted EB, but if I did I would want them to reply to my email address and not Facebook.

Totally agree. They were very vocal on this forum when they wanted everyone's preorders.... But not so visible on this thread now.

I first just assumed that their lack of posting here at HDN was due to them trying to get the stock out to customers, then as more time went by their silence was more due to embarrassment cos of all the initial delays and changes to the packaging and they just wanted to keep their head down and continue getting the sb's shipped. What I don't understand is why they don't just say how far along they are with shipping sotd.. just let people know what kind of realistic time scale for shipping they are looking at.

If they wanted to prove to people (not that they have to necessarily ) that they in fact do have all the stock, but it's taking time to get shipped, they could take a quick pic of their stock and post it.. 1 minute to do that.

I think the poll at the top of the page should be changed to 'have received' and 'haven't received'.
Seriously though, I am curious to know what percentage of their stock has actually been sent out. If this delay is purely down to them taking so long to package their sb's then I strongly suggest on their next big order which will be hot fuzz, that they hire extra staff for the week of release. If they don't want to do that then I suggest that when they give a release date for hot fuzz make it 1 month after they get the stock so they will have a whole month to spend packing and send everything out together on the release date.

I think what noodles said is spot on about their comment being unprofessional, it's one thing to be quiet on the forum but totally unprofessional to make such a flippant comment to their customers who are still waiting for their copy, if I was one of those people waiting and not getting any real updates from EB that would have really p/$$ed me off and as someone who is wanting to buy from them again that statement has made me feel like I would be dealing with people who couldn't care less about customer support

 

[Lone Crusader]

Why doesn't someone get on Facebook and ask EB if he can please jump on here and give an update to the rest of the shipping and what's the ETA till finish.

 

[apsmith21]

We're not going to say it again, personal attacks and argumentative behavior will not be tolerated. Be forewarned if we see any more we will start reply banning you from this thread.

Let's just be clear about this.

Anymore attacking posts - that's personal attacks - member to member - are not allowed.

If it's the first time we've talked to you about it, you'll get a thread ban.

If you've continued to do so and ignored repeated requests, you'll get a forum ban.

Depending on the severity of the comments continually made, that might be forever.

And please remember, HDN's terms and rules can be found at the following location.

We expect and require that you follow these rules.

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[Flloydo]

Hmm I find that comment pretty silly to be honest... do they really want to be put on the map for the wrong reasons? They need to focus on making amends and posting helpful comments for customers who are clearly upset over the situation, rather than taking digs at them.

If anything I just hope EB have learnt from all this and their next releases have less bumps in the road, because I'd genuinely like to see them succeed... but they're obviously not really helping themselves at the moment, especially with their sudden disappearing act on here.

That comment is utterly stupid! That won't go down too well for them. Also mentioned that to him in my response about my issue with my box

 

[kryptonite]

Why doesn't someone get on Facebook and ask EB if he can please jump on here and give an update to the rest of the shipping and what's the ETA till finish.

I may try to do that and see what they say.

 

[SteelbookGenius666]

Having bought the box and having it in my hand right now, it is not bad for a first effort, it's good enough to still be interested in more release's however I still think that EB should have dipped their toes in the water with say 4 - 5 full slip effort's over the course of the year before taking this on, build a reputation with a nice product, working out any logistical problem's and when ready introduce all the bell's and whistle's and bigger print run's, at least this way you have a reputation to fall back on and your relationship with collector's will be more understanding if/when you encounter any problem's Quality, shipping ETC. Personally I had more of a problem with the change's than the delay's, I understand there a reason's behind this however these IMO should be dealt with before the item is available or being advertised...

 

[Sigill]

Eblu already explained the TWO REASONS for DELAYS and delays seem to be the ONLY ISSUE with this package.
Not taking into account comments about the weakest link in the product - the lenticular - as we were shown previews of that long before releases and anyone that wanted to cancel in good time could have.
Delays caused by changes to . . .
1) Metal numbering card - the print wasn't sharply defined enough so PVC was used (debit cards etc.) - that material universally acknowledged to be the most fit for purpose.
2) Red hand on back of Blubox replacing white hand - again the reasons were explained for that decision ages ago.

There is of course a third reason:-
3) EBlu went against their own guidelines (as in keeping their products in the 600 - 800 quantity range) and did not foresee the demand and all that goes with said demand - as in having to package up, dispatch and all that goes with selling between 2,000 - 4,000 units.

FYI same delays happened with KILLER KLOWNS.

Personally speaking I don't see why a few weeks delay regarding this package should elicit such venom directed at a company just starting up trying to provide a U.K. alternative to those other foreign companies' products and I don't mind waiting however long it takes for THE MUMMY trilogy (as long as it's before Christmas) although I fully expect to receive THE MUMMY box on or very close to release date

. . . and yes of course monies made from one product go towards financing the next and so on - that's the way businesses work - unless you've got a sugar daddy or a dragon investor.

German unboxing, less annoying than the English one posted previously, giving an excellent overall on this gorgeous product.
Defo a most handsome item:-

I think a 4 week delay when you have no idea where your item is or whether it's getting sent is too much to ask. Just because they are new doesn't give them a right to no communication. They were very helpful on the forum until now, suddenly there's no updates unless it's on Facebook. It can't take that long to give a quick update as too how far along they are with the shipping.

I like the edition overall, I think the Blu box looked nice from what I have seen and they priced it fairly but these issues with delivery and no communication would put me off purchasing from them.
There are also more issues than just the delays, the cards are supposed to be poor quality. The editions aren't wrapped individually, people are getting wrong numbers in their boxes. There's a lot to improve upon.

 

[dfoles]

German unboxing, less annoying than the English one posted previously, giving an excellent overall on this gorgeous product.
Defo a most handsome item:-

That video makes me even more excited for this release.

 

[virkia]

I think a 4 week delay when you have no idea where your item is or whether it's getting sent is too much to ask. Just because they are new doesn't give them a right to no communication. They were very helpful on the forum until now, suddenly there's no updates unless it's on Facebook. It can't take that long to give a quick update as too how far along they are with the shipping.

I like the edition overall, I think the Blu box looked nice from what I have seen and they priced it fairly but these issues with delivery and no communication would put me off purchasing from them.
There are also more issues than just the delays, the cards are supposed to be poor quality. The editions aren't wrapped individually, people are getting wrong numbers in their boxes. There's a lot to improve upon.

Delays are inevitable if you don't have the set-up to cope . . . and I consider it reasonable to err on the side of patience than impatience for this their first major release .. . and, yes, it's fair to suppose that they were totally snowed under by the sheer amount of orders and that they misjudged the time frame it would take them to pack and dispatch all of said orders.

Of course some will say that they should never have taken on this massive first run exclusive of 4,000 steelbooks - particularly considering their first exclusive KILLER KLOWNS was only for 300 units. . . . and that they should just have thrown in the towel before they'd even started . . . but then of course there would be no lovely SHAUN OF THE DEAD Blubox . . .
Furthermore, you can be sure no other company would have come up with such a premium box for a U.K. steelbook release. The best Zavvi can come up with is the TRANSFORMERS 1 - 4 boxset and before that the flimsy box for the BREAKING BAD COLLECTION neither of which is in the same league as the SotD Blubox

- The numbered cards look really nice from what I've seen .. . with great colour and definition.
- It was always going to be the Blubox sealed over the J-card and it was always going to be unsealed slips/steelbooks inside the box.
- Mismatched numbered cards in the box stinks.

 

[sunnyx]

Mismatched numbers for a 1 click, not once, but confirmed twice, is a complete and utter embarrassment for any retailer. I do not know any other retailer that has done this. It just shows the level of poor effort they are putting into these. Not only are they shipping these boxes like 10 a day (after doing their second job as well it appears), they can't even get the basics of things right with the correct 1 click number.....

I wonder how many others are messed up with different numbers?

 

[hoppusdelonge]

Finally got my full slip through today and I think it turned out really well, I don't think the slip quality is any lower than other premium editions I own and definitely shouldn't be compared to those dreadful Zavvi slips. It was worth the wait but hopefully the sale of Hot Fuzz goes a lot smoother, otherwise I won't be buying anything else after finishing the trilogy.

Edited out my complaint, just realised I'm probably wrong and the single FS and lenti probably start at 501, with the first 500 being in the blubox.

 

[Dano]

I am still looking forward to receiving my Blu Box but the lack of communication for a product that was released May 19 means I do not have a clue as to when my order will ship, it could be today or maybe 3 weeks from now but since EB cannot be bothered to update us I am in limbo which I think is unfair because my payment up front should imply a higher level of customer service.

 

[Lewis Watts]

Finally Received my BluBox today . Whilst the quality of the individual slips could be better I feel the detailing on the slips and especially the box make this a decent first release. So well done on that @EverythingBlu

Now this is just my opinion but a few improvements that could be made for future releases are

.Thicker slips ( include art books and stuff like that. )

.Do away with the little business card sized art cards ( does anybody actually have a use for them ? Lol)

. Seal the individual slips

Maybe open a poll for suggestions as this is just my opinion. Cheers