Sucker Punch (G1 Blu-ray SteelBook) (2011 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive) [USA]

[Antman]

BUY HERE Update 11/2/2011 SOLD OUT
Sucker Punch 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook

Pictures courtesy of Collector03601:

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Update 11/2/2011 SOLD OUT

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Update 11/1/2011 per e-mail sent by WB-thanks apsmith21.
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[BasicGreatGuy]

This seller is only sending in a bubble envelope, at least internationally.

As stated in the auction...

"A few additional notes-

For international bidders the plan is to package the item (in outward bound order) in thin foam stuff, bubble wrap, thin rigid cardboard, then plastic bags to fill up the remaining space within the flat rate envelope to protect from both hard impact or grinding pressures in shipping.

If a box would be preferable, I am willing to change my plans, and go that route."

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

Here is some "food for thought," for those who firmly believe that the production number cannot be below 4,000.

It was reported by some members who went to Comic-Con, that the steelbook was only available at the "Gentle Giant Studio" booth. If true, I find that rather interesting. Has "Gentle Giant Studio" been given exclusive rights to produce the "Sucker Punch" figurine memorabilia? If so, it is plausible, that some kind of deal was brokered between them, Warner Brothers, and Scanavo, in conjunction with any exclusive rights contract, to produce the steelbook (900) exclusive to Comic-Con.

If the steelbook was produced (by those involved) with a 4,000 print run minimum void of any exclusivity by "Gentle Giant Studio" in relation to any contract they may hold with the entities involved, logic would dictate (at least to me) that the steelbook would have been displayed at multiple sites within and directly adjacent to the convention building. Doing so would increase the chances of the production run being sold, or a large portion thereof, given the large number of attendees, not to mention extra exposure of the film to the masses. Otherwise, the potential for loss with the production cost of the steelbook is increased.

 

[Glaurung]

I'm just waiting for someone to ask if it has any inside artwork.

Great pick up BGG!! What does the inside look like?

.....

 

[gcnguy]

As stated in the auction...

"A few additional notes-

For international bidders the plan is to package the item (in outward bound order) in thin foam stuff, bubble wrap, thin rigid cardboard, then plastic bags to fill up the remaining space within the flat rate envelope to protect from both hard impact or grinding pressures in shipping.

If a box would be preferable, I am willing to change my plans, and go that route."

Must have added that after I pm'ed him. Was quite adament in his private responce it wouldnt be a box

 

[digitalbabe]

Hi all-for some extra fun and since this is quite an active thread, I added a poll. Feel free to join in and add your 2 cents in a vote! Part of the Steelbook collection game is guess work and speculation-have fun!

 

[BluRayJunkie]

I think if they were allowed to bend rules for anything in regards to print runs, it would be comic con. Plus I think now you can do smaller print runs in G1

G1 or G2, the cost to manufacture is still the cost. Don't think they could sell 900 and make any profit. And profit is the name of the game.

 

[digitalbabe]

Bluray-I am guessing that they are definitely making a profit regardless of the size of the Steelbook. I can't imagine they are not-usually the collectibles are high margin. No way a Steelbook costs $45 to manufacture-G1 or G2. Not sure if you caught Wreck's post, but G1's are apparently cheaper to make.

But since Exclusives, and agreements between companies are usually "under wraps", due to confidentiality, my suggestion that they'd make a profit regardless of size, is also just speculation...

 

[Horhay]

G1 or G2, the cost to manufacture is still the cost. Don't think they could sell 900 and make any profit. And profit is the name of the game.

They probably had a short run for the San Diego comic con, could it be that perhaps the one in Chicago and New York will have it as well?

 

[digitalbabe]

Yeah I've read some companies just take leftovers to other shows, but I guess it depends what was meant by the "900" number-overall, or just for SDCC...and the mystery continues...

 

[BluRayJunkie]

Bluray-I am guessing that they are definitely making a profit regardless of the size of the Steelbook. I can't imagine they are not-usually the collectibles are high margin. No way a Steelbook costs $45 to manufacture-G1 or G2. Not sure if you caught Wreck's post, but G1's are apparently cheaper to make.

But since Exclusives, and agreements between companies are usually "under wraps", due to confidentiality, my suggestion that they'd make a profit regardless of size, is also just speculation...

You could be right, but if they know they can sell say 2000, what possible reason would they make 900. Just to please the collectors. Doesn't make good business sense to me.

They probably had a short run for the San Diego comic con, could it be that perhaps the one in Chicago and New York will have it as well?

That makes more sense. And they would sell just as fast!

 

[digitalbabe]

Bluray-could have been up front cost of 900 vs. 4000, and the fact that the Steelbook was already released in Canada and will be released in Germany (albeit different covers). But who knows-I think they definitely made a profit. Perhaps they didn't think that 4000 would be sold at SDCC, or if they'd be at the other shows. But many companies later put items on their own website. If they do that, that would be the better bet-as we've seen once they leak onto Ebay, it's blood in the water, all around, LOL. Wreck did say they could have bent the rules for SDCC, and that G1's may need a smaller run now, to get production going. Either way, this type of discussion is definitely part of the fun of the Steelbook mania!

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

I said, "I don't think so." How long will the mystery continue?

 

[RobertJoseph17]

I contacted the vendor the other day, and they said they had no plans to be at any other conventions any time soon. That's the only thing I know for sure.

 

[Buffalo MX]

I need to say this:

How many times I have read over the forums about the so heated G1's releases but today many people is after this one.

 

[digitalbabe]

Buffalo-I personally think the "limited run" and apparent exclusivity (and I don't, myself, know if there are more than 900 or they'll pop up elsewhere) is outweighing the fact that it's G1, for some people. It really depends on the collector-many shades of gray....

 

[BasicGreatGuy]

Did your copy arrive yet, Robert?

Sent from my Epic 4G

 

[apsmith21]

I need to say this:

How many times I have read over the forums about the so heated G1's releases but today many people is after this one.

Hahah - do you remember

Hurt Locker G1?

This is how it went.

 

[digitalbabe]

Yup, ap!

 

[RobertJoseph17]

Did your copy arrive yet, Robert?

Sent from my Epic 4G

Not yet, hopefully today. I think someone parked in front of our mailbox yesterday, and the mailman decided it was too much of a hassle to get around the car to put the mail in there. I know he sent mine after he sent yours, so I would assume it's coming today.

 

[ocielz]

i wish there were more pics at least to enjoy them, ill pass on looking for one of these. im good with the canada release.