The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Amazon Exclusive) [UK]

[snooloui]

Release date: 8th April 2013
Price: £20.29
Purchase link: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey

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Actual pics from DominiCD:

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[tenderheartbear]

The UK usually gets the same (or near enough) actual steelbook as other countries. In this case, it seems that a lot of countries are getting different versions of the cover allowing purchasers to get the one (or all) they like the best.

At the moment we're just getting one option and assuming the final design looks like the mock-up then I agree, it's not as nice as others on offer but does at least have English text so it's a trade off I suppose.

As for disc contents, the UK does often get the short-shift with many steelbooks being 1-disc and dropping the DVD, 3D version or both. Why there can't be more consistancy I don't know and of course there's always exceptions.

 

[Dino Last]

I have decided to cancel this, too higher price for a 2D steelbook with disapointing artwork. I have the UK 3D lenticular slip cover, and the French 3D Lenticular Steelbook still on pre-order. I am waiting nearer the time to decided which one I will go for, to be honest the French one is nice, but is it worth spending £35 on it, especially when an extended edition is on it's way?

 

[rodtp]

I've been trying to convince myself to do the same, but I can't. I have all available versions of The Hobbit pre-ordered

 

[EverythingBlu]

Pre ordered - there is a difference in colour from uk & german (blue & green)

 

[pdbluray]

So far have Gollum steelbook, Uk Steelbook French 3d Steelbook and now mexico Steelbook is tbc, god help me want to cut it down to just 1, but don't know which.

 

[taylorlarose]

The artwork suits the movie, BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORING

 

[PunkNinja]

I say the artwork is ok, still must buy.

 

[djobitwan7]

I wonder though, will this have the 48 fps? I'm not an expert or anything, but frames are just that fast right and not something we need hardware-wise right?

 

[earthscope]

48fps 3D is a whole different story. That is a total of 96fps, which will require new hardware Designs in the player and Display.
2D on the other hand should be fine with a firmware update as long as you Blu ray and TV are from the new crop of products available this year.

To answer your question the blu ray of The Hobbit will not be 48fps.

 

[kezzar111]

If you want just use a TV with motion-blur, that would be closest to the real thing but I think the motion-blur looks hideous

 

[Dino Last]

Decided I might pre-order this again. Still worried about that blue band

 

[Scrubbedup]

Cancelled mine as I really only want the extended editions

 

[cooey]

I'm gonna hold out for the extended editions

 

[carllenc]

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[Dino Last]

OK I am sold, re-pre-ordered

 

[ainsleyb]

I'll still be cancelling if it doesn't go down to around the £16 mark. In no way is this worth £20.

 

[Adam93]

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do the borders indicate embossing? thanks

 

[Dino Last]

It would have been better if the back art was the front art.

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I will get the extended version of this movie too, but I don't want to miss out on this steelbook especially if the extended version is not as good. 3D I could take or leave. Lord of the Rings did not need it, and neither does the Hobbit. Anyway I am sure the Extended will have a 3D option.

 

[TakingYoSteelz]

This is awful, I HATE the green tint.

 

[SaberTooth]

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Front is still butt ugly.

Not even sure if a Lenicular could save it - (not like UK peasants are worthy of such a treatment on a SB movie ppl actually give a dam about)