The Lion King (3D + 2D Blu-ray Lenticular SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[HUBMUSWELL]

Release date: December 23, 2016
Purchase link: Zavvi (Live October 15 at 6 PM UK time)
Price: £24.99
Note: The Lion King 3D (Includes 2D Version) - Zavvi Exclusive Lenticular Edition Steelbook (The Disney Collection #32) Blu-ray
Limited Edition 3,000

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[virkia]

Sorry yes, I knew that. Are there any differences with what is on the discs?

Apart from the obvious differences in artwork and title treatment between the two, the difference in finish (gloss vs. zero) and the fact that the title and the lion are embossed on the original front. . . the actual content is exactly the same in both steelbooks . . . even the wording on the top half of the j-cards is almost identical with the only difference being the omission of "THE WAIT IS OVER" and ". . . LIKE NEVER BEFORE" on the new one.
(Other differences between the two include the style of the classic Disney numbering on the j-card spine, the Blu-ray logo and the numbering/lettering lower down on the spine, the barcode number, the BBFC wording inside the "U" certificate box and the copyright date).
Original w/ embossing:-


Old ................................................................................vs. .......................................................................New

 

[UpsetSmiley]

I can't figure out which one I like more, their both good in their own unique way. Although the spine is nicer on the lenti steel and I love the artwork which I believe was the same as the VHS. The high gloss finish accompanied by the embossed title on the original is stunning.

 

[DrH]

Thanks for the side by side pictures
Ordered this now to add to my Lion King collection
The first Zavvi Disney steel is really great I feel
This is different enough to be worthwhile getting now I have seen in hand pictures.
I was very doubtful of the Lenti but after having Monsters inc in hand I have changed my mind

 

[martinouchou]

 

[virkia]

It's a little cracker, I think you'll agree.

 

[tono06]

got my copy today! it's nice, but still i want the other release...some day maybe....

 

[FN-2187]

Got mine today.

I must say... the Lenti is pathetic. Like... "why did you even bother" pathetic.
I honestly would've rather have not had a Lenti packaged with the steelbook and just save Disney the production issues that they ran in to.

 

[virkia]

^ 'Strewth, man, take off the friggin magnet. . . stick it on the friggin fridge . . . hey friggin presto, problem friggin solved.
It's a friggin freebie - as you will know most 3D/2D non-lenti steelbooks cost the same friggin 25 quid as this !

Thanks to Disney for listening to the customer, going back to the drawing board and re-sizing the artwork so that it doesn't look ridiculous with wrongly sized lenti artwork.

Hopefully any and all future Disney/Marvel lenticular steelbooks will benefit.

 

[texansfan26]

Received my copy today. The packaging envelope that the steelbook was shipped in was different from the previous Zavvi steelbooks I've received from them.
It looks cool but came with a loose disc. I hope it's okay.

 

[blu-steel]

Pathetic customer service. 3 out of 4 had spine slashes and they only offer me 15% off.

 

[FN-2187]

Pathetic customer service. 3 out of 4 had spine slashes and they only offer me 15% off.

#ZavviLife

 

[Hac719]

Pathetic customer service. 3 out of 4 had spine slashes and they only offer me 15% off.

Had this exact issue. I was able to send them back for replacements though

 

[blu-steel]

Had this exact issue. I was able to send them back for replacements though

I would assume they have to pay for shipping back. Wont be cheap.

 

[Hac719]

I would assume they have to pay for shipping back. Wont be cheap.

This is what they sent me

"Any items returned to us are your responsibility until they reach our warehouse. Please ensure you package your return securely to prevent any damage to the items or boxes. We recommend that you use a service which insures you for the value of the goods you are returning in the event of loss on the way back to us. Please retain a copy of your receipt and send to us through your account. Upon this being received by us we will refund your return postage costs, please ensure this cost is kept to a maximum of 15% of the value of your item"

 

[blu-steel]

This is what they sent me

"Any items returned to us are your responsibility until they reach our warehouse. Please ensure you package your return securely to prevent any damage to the items or boxes. We recommend that you use a service which insures you for the value of the goods you are returning in the event of loss on the way back to us. Please retain a copy of your receipt and send to us through your account. Upon this being received by us we will refund your return postage costs, please ensure this cost is kept to a maximum of 15% of the value of your item"

That's impossible when it is being shipped from the US to the UK.

 

[Hac719]

That's impossible when it is being shipped from the US to the UK.

Haha yeah I know. Im hoping they at least give me something back for the shipping

 

[yy0925]

No gloss, no bossing and a lenti which is almost a joke, and they ask 30€ for it?

 

[lgans316]

This is what you get for 99p postage.

 

[lgans316]

No gloss, no bossing and a lenti which is almost a joke, and they ask 30€ for it?

So.much better than the trashes released by European retailers who charge even more and don't even ship overseas.

 

[yy0925]

So.much better than the trashes released by European retailers who charge even more and don't even ship overseas.

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