The Thing (1982) (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Arrow Video) [UK]

[bwatt99]

Release date: October 23, 2017
Purchase link: Amazon - Zavvi - HMV - Arrow Films (Sold Out)
Price: £17.99 (Arrow) - £24.99 (Amazon) - £19.99 (Zavvi - Hmv)

 

[thearrowmaker]

Received my copy from an ebay seller this morning. Had to resort to ebay as I had no idea this was selling out so fast. At £27, delivered, I can live with the price, especially, as the asking price seems sure to escalate rapidly.

Really happy to have a steelbook with this artwork.

 

[Starling]

Can't decide whether to keep this or the mondo steel. I think I prefer the Mondo steel but I like to have the best transfer possible... hmmmmm

Speedhen order arrived in perfect condition though

I love the mondo.

If your mondo steel is sealed and you want to do a quick swap, get in touch as I could suggest a few I own.

 

[davhyl]

Ultimate, ultimate edition Had to for a top 5 of all time movie, imo! (Gave the spare amaray to my brother if anyone is wondering)

I actually love the steel, looks great in person.

 

[Hereticz]

Mine showed up today at doorstep finally.

It´s only a few hours and that special edition artwork already grow on me, it´s so f*cking brilliant! Only thing I still can´t get over with are these Arrow and rating logos why they didn´t put it on J card?

Steelbook is just average unfortunately, nothing special, no wow factor, back "artwork" sucks big time and last, but not least the finish itself but all this was 100% expected so I´m not disappointed much, more like sad about wasted opportunity to be a stunner with new 4K restoration.....well, life goes on

If I decide to keep them both I will do it same as @davhyl , the ultimate edition

Spoiler: spoiler

yeah, probably keep them both

 

[Porradude]

Ultimate, ultimate edition Had to for a top 5 of all time movie, imo! (Gave the spare amaray to my brother if anyone is wondering)

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I actually love the steel, looks great in person.

Looks great. Where's that slip from?

 

[paulboland]

Looks great. Where's that slip from?

That's the limited Edition Slipbox
https://www.hidefninja.com/community/threads/the-thing-blu-ray-arrow-video-uk.83443/page-5
It's sold out with all retailers

 

[hatredhorror]

Not sold out at ebay resellers with over 100 listings lol

 

[paulboland]

Not sold out at ebay resellers with over 100 listings lol

They are not retailers they are scalpers

 

[hatredhorror]

They are not retailers they are scalpers

True... shocking to see that such a high % of the stock went to scalpers

 

[Mr.Vorhees]

Only thing I still can´t get over with are these Arrow and rating logos why they didn´t put it on J card?

That's the reason why i eventually cancelled my preorder for the LE.
A logo and creditless art was basically the reason why i felt in love with steelbooks and (or) some SE's, LE's. Which makes them look like cool miniature posters.
About the steelbook itself, i also received mine this morning, i love the original poster art but as you already mentioned, the finish is rather average at best. Could have been much better with some debossing or gloss/spotgloss. Especially for a movie like 'The Thing' i was hoping for something more special. Even 'The Ghoulies' have a spotglossed shitter ;]

 

[Porradude]

That's the limited Edition Slipbox
https://www.hidefninja.com/community/threads/the-thing-blu-ray-arrow-video-uk.83443/page-5
It's sold out with all retailers

Wow, nice. Looks better than the steelbook actually

 

[virkia]

Even 'The Ghoulies' have a spotglossed shitter ;]

The GHOULIES 1 & 2 steelbook received a far better treatment with its embossing to both front and back but the films stink (IMO) so the crapper artwork is appropriate.

As for Arrow steelbooks - what we are paying for is the artwork . . . not the finish or the treatment.

 

[Mr.Vorhees]

The GHOULIES 1 & 2 steelbook received a far better treatment with its embossing to both front and back but the films stink (IMO) so the crapper artwork is appropriate.

As for Arrow steelbooks - what we are paying for is the artwork . . . not the finish or the treatment.

Yes virkia, that's exactly what i said. Even a "trash" horror with a toilet on the cover got a better treatment than 'The Ting'. Your response sounds like i said the opposite.

 

[digitalbabe]

Oh lordy. You know you have too many Steelbooks when you came into this thread recently (ahem, me), saying you were bummed you missed it....and then it shows up at your house today. #Ginkoba

 

[JasonV125]

Here some more live pictures of the The Thing Steelbook

 

[hatredhorror]

so happy that it arrived massively dented and now i have to resort to bastard scalpers on ebay

 

[virkia]

Timely pre-Halloween release JC steelbooks:-

I would welcome a few of his other films in steelbooks . . . such as STARMAN, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, a new CHRISTINE - with the classic image on the front - as well as DARK STAR for which I still have a soft spot.

 

[duckandrun]

Spoiler

 

[HUBMUSWELL]

Spoiler

Nice photos BUT I thought we can't post multiple copies of the same item

 

[duckandrun]

just few copies for friends but yes, i think i should cancel