Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (4K+2D and 3D+2D SteelBooks) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

paulboland · Dec 17, 2019

Release date: April 20, 2020
Purchase links: 4K+2D - 3D+2D - 4K+2D Collector's Edition - 3D+2D Collector's Edition
Price: £32.99 (4K+2D) - £25.99 (3D+2D) - £67.99 (4K+2D Collector's Edition) - £59.99 (3D+2D Collector's Edition)
Notes: Collector’s Edition Includes: SteelBook + High quality metal slip case with embossed detail + 4 Art Cards + Two collector pin badges. Limited to 2000 units.

muibonita1971 · Apr 25, 2020

paulboland said:
No details
I'm guessing that won't happen until after the collectors editions are available to be shipped to customers that Zavvi put cancellation stock back on their system

ok thanks

Darth toffeeman · Apr 25, 2020

Miffed said:
My copy of this seems to have been lost in the post. Has anyone else copy not arrived yet.
If it has vanished for good does anyone have a copy for sale? Ideally 4k

Mine still has not arrived.

I live within walking distance of their main hub centre too, so have never had any arrival not arrive within a day or two.

Hopefully it arrives one day next week.

Ashcroft · Apr 25, 2020

I haven't received mine either. Every time I've had this with a Zavvi pre-order it was because they hadn't actually shipped it.

Simon1976uk · Apr 26, 2020

not had my 4K SteelBook delivered yet either, I know its annoying, but I'm sure it will turn up

Bungral · Apr 26, 2020

Yeah, still not received my 4K edition either.

redlemon · Apr 26, 2020

Bungral said:
Yeah, still not received my 4K edition either.

Same here!

Was worried mine was lost. :ohno:

But looks like zavvi's late sending these out.

tha_lunatic · Apr 26, 2020

got my copy few days ago ...I live in Germany ...so, UK buyers should be in panic mode now :naughty:

I'm so evil muhahahahaha

fun aside ...less deliveries in UK, because of corona?

Ashcroft · Apr 26, 2020

Nah, it'll just be that Zavvi either didn't get all of the stock in or (more likely) didn't have enough staff to get all of the pre-orders out on time. But their awul inventory system seems to mass mark pre-orders as dispatched even if not all of them have physically made it out yet. I'm sure they'll turn up, but I do not believe for a moment that mine was actually posted on the 16th like the email says.

BluSteel2012 · Apr 26, 2020

paulboland · Apr 27, 2020

Rise of Skywalker will be on Disney+
May 4th

Doctor · Apr 27, 2020

paulboland said:
Rise of Skywalker will be on Disney+
May 4th

Very appropriate - Star Wars Day!

f.m.s · Apr 27, 2020

Hello Community!

here is my first contribution as a newly registered Steelbook friend.
Apparently you currently have to live in Germany to receive Zavvi deliveries early (sad times...).

After the writing Media Maniac had already received the US BestBuy Exclusive version before the one from came in, the following photos show a small comparison of the two editions between

"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - Zavvi Exclusive (UK)"
and
"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - BestBuy Exclusive (USA

......................................

Personal impressions:

While the Exclusive Edition from Zavvi is limited to the protagonists (both front and back) and the lettering in terms of the gloss finish, the BestBuy version is completely high-gloss.

Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker • Compariosn Editions BestBuy | Zavvi • 01 .jpeg

Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker • Compariosn Editions BestBuy | Zavvi • 02.jpeg

In addition, the red of the Zavvi-Version in particular is much paler, but the picture as a whole appears a little finer. Overall, the Zavvi Edition has a more metallic appearance - with selected lighting, the shades of blue shine particularly fresh, so this Edition comes up with an interesting contrast between gloss and metal.

Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker • Zavvi.jpg

On the other hand the Bestbuy Edition has a both deeper and more saturated color grading and offers a homogeneous, elegant appearance due to the consistent gloss-finish.

Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker • BestBuy.jpg

Of course, and as always, this remains a question of personal taste.

As shown, the spine lettering clearly differs - as already described in previous articles from other Community members.

Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker • Compariosn Editions BestBuy | Zavvi • 03.jpeg

Hope You enjoyed the Pictures!

Stygian · Apr 27, 2020

f.m.s said:
Hello Community!

here is my first contribution as a newly registered Steelbook friend.
Apparently you currently have to live in Germany to receive Zavvi deliveries early (sad times...).

After the writing Media Maniac had already received the US BestBuy Exclusive version before the one from came in, the following photos show a small comparison of the two editions between

"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - Zavvi Exclusive (UK)"
and
"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - BestBuy Exclusive (USA

......................................

Personal impressions:

While the Exclusive Edition from Zavvi is limited to the protagonists (both front and back) and the lettering in terms of the gloss finish, the BestBuy version is completely high-gloss.

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View attachment 469479

In addition, the red of the Zavvi-Version in particular is much paler, but the picture as a whole appears a little finer. Overall, the Zavvi Edition has a more metallic appearance - with selected lighting, the shades of blue shine particularly fresh, so this Edition comes up with an interesting contrast between gloss and metal.

View attachment 469480

On the other hand the Bestbuy Edition has a both deeper and more saturated color grading and offers a homogeneous, elegant appearance due to the consistent gloss-finish.

View attachment 469483

Of course, and as always, this remains a question of personal taste.

As shown, the spine lettering clearly differs - as already described in previous articles from other Community members.

View attachment 469481

Hope You enjoyed the Pictures!

Welcome to HDN!

DMD4k · Apr 27, 2020

f.m.s said:
Hello Community!

here is my first contribution as a newly registered Steelbook friend.
Apparently you currently have to live in Germany to receive Zavvi deliveries early (sad times...).

After the writing Media Maniac had already received the US BestBuy Exclusive version before the one from came in, the following photos show a small comparison of the two editions between

"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - Zavvi Exclusive (UK)"
and
"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - BestBuy Exclusive (USA

......................................

Personal impressions:

While the Exclusive Edition from Zavvi is limited to the protagonists (both front and back) and the lettering in terms of the gloss finish, the BestBuy version is completely high-gloss.

View attachment 469478
View attachment 469479

In addition, the red of the Zavvi-Version in particular is much paler, but the picture as a whole appears a little finer. Overall, the Zavvi Edition has a more metallic appearance - with selected lighting, the shades of blue shine particularly fresh, so this Edition comes up with an interesting contrast between gloss and metal.

View attachment 469480

On the other hand the Bestbuy Edition has a both deeper and more saturated color grading and offers a homogeneous, elegant appearance due to the consistent gloss-finish.

View attachment 469483

Of course, and as always, this remains a question of personal taste.

As shown, the spine lettering clearly differs - as already described in previous articles from other Community members.

View attachment 469481

Hope You enjoyed the Pictures!

Excellent post. Thank you for the comparison pics and review. Hope you enjoy your stay.

Flloydo · Apr 27, 2020

This is why full gloss wins. Makes those colours sharper and more vivid

JGCramp · Apr 27, 2020

My 3D steelbook arrived today actually a bit sooner than I expected here in the US. Looks mint but I haven't opened it yet.

Noodles · Apr 27, 2020

f.m.s said:
Hello Community!

here is my first contribution as a newly registered Steelbook friend.
Apparently you currently have to live in Germany to receive Zavvi deliveries early (sad times...).

After the writing Media Maniac had already received the US BestBuy Exclusive version before the one from came in, the following photos show a small comparison of the two editions between

"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - Zavvi Exclusive (UK)"
and
"Star Wars The Rise Of Skywalker 4K UHD Steelbook - BestBuy Exclusive (USA

......................................

Personal impressions:

While the Exclusive Edition from Zavvi is limited to the protagonists (both front and back) and the lettering in terms of the gloss finish, the BestBuy version is completely high-gloss.

View attachment 469478
View attachment 469479

In addition, the red of the Zavvi-Version in particular is much paler, but the picture as a whole appears a little finer. Overall, the Zavvi Edition has a more metallic appearance - with selected lighting, the shades of blue shine particularly fresh, so this Edition comes up with an interesting contrast between gloss and metal.

View attachment 469480

On the other hand the Bestbuy Edition has a both deeper and more saturated color grading and offers a homogeneous, elegant appearance due to the consistent gloss-finish.

View attachment 469483

Of course, and as always, this remains a question of personal taste.

As shown, the spine lettering clearly differs - as already described in previous articles from other Community members.

View attachment 469481

Hope You enjoyed the Pictures!

Welcome aboard! Great first post. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. :thumbs:

steelmybeatingheart · Apr 27, 2020

happy days.

arrived (4K edition) and watched this immediately at the weekend. the 4K editions is particularly good picture quality, i thought. :wow:

plenty of shots above - thanks to @f.m.s for the comparisons - but here's a few more from my edition. :Snap:

StarWars_IX_zavvi - frontsealed.jpg

steelmybeatingheart
Apr 27, 2020

once you get it unwrapped, you can see the artwork better, plus here are the details of the j-card:

it's a sign of how WWAs have declined that the fact that this has reasonably well thought our wraparound artwork and an embossed title is worthy of praise. but it does, and it is.

StarWars_IX_zavvi - openartwork.jpg

steelmybeatingheart
Apr 27, 2020

the (UK) steel is not gloss, but spot in places, with that shimmer alternating metallic treatment effect beloved of so many releases currently. here's some shots of all of that and the embossing: