Thor (3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Blufans Exclusive #14) [China]

[domalorite]

Release date: April, 2015
Print run: 2000 (1300 for Lenticular & 700 for 1/4 slip)
Notes: 3D+2D region free discs. 3D disc is worldwide edition.
WEA embossed front steelbook with WEA full height lenticular slip cover.
Finish will be matte with spot gloss
Includes 4 postcards similar to IM finish.
Group buy: HDN Blufans Marvel GB

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[terry44]

I hope it is gloss or I may have to pull my order

 

[harry]

It looks terrible

 

[BookofSteel]

wow
at first iron man and now thor
like the clounds in the background
i think this steel will top the first release steel if it is full gloss

 

[domalorite]

The photo is of a production case and so the matte finish is terrible. The original is far superior.

Regardless of where these are made; Denmark, Austria, US, China; it is Scanavo the company that should ensure the quality of the finished product.

Its clear to see the quality of steelbooks have gotten progressively worse over the years. Thinner metal, streaky matte finish, paint chips, misaligned spines, off colour palettes.

Blufans have posted a message on their forum and it looks like they are reviewing their position with Scanavo.

 

[pdbluray]

Well this will be delayed.

Which is great news for me because I am having troubles with paypal ATM, so at least this is one release I don't have to worry about this year.

At least blufans are as p*ssed as we are.

 

[BradG1984]

Wow, that border is thicker than Kim Kardashian's money maker and the title is sat higher than Simon Cowell's trousers...

 

[Futurhythm]

Regardless of where these are made; Denmark, Austria, US, China; it is Scanavo the company that should ensure the quality of the finished product.

Its clear to see the quality of steelbooks have gotten progressively worse over the years. Thinner metal, streaky matte finish, paint chips, misaligned spines, off colour palettes.

This is probably the real issue that should be looked into, whether or not Scanavo are cutting corners. If this was a one-off thing, then fair enough, mistakes happen. But this right after what happened to Iron Man is a bit much.

 

[BradG1984]

This is probably the real issue that should be looked into, whether or not Scanavo are cutting corners. If this was a one-off thing, then fair enough, mistakes happen. But this right after what happened to Iron Man is a bit much.

I've only been collecting steels for just over a year now, but even I know that the amount of steels being released these days is way more than a few years ago. You put too much workload and pressure on a business, then the end result will always be cut corners and poor quality. I wouldn't expect the proift margin the make on steels to warrant investment in additional equipment so they could be trying to do more with the same equipment they've always had - just a guess...

 

[BookofSteel]

The photo is of a production case and so the matte finish is terrible. The original is far superior.

Regardless of where these are made; Denmark, Austria, US, China; it is Scanavo the company that should ensure the quality of the finished product.

Its clear to see the quality of steelbooks have gotten progressively worse over the years. Thinner metal, streaky matte finish, paint chips, misaligned spines, off colour palettes.

Blufans have posted a message on their forum and it looks like they are reviewing their position with Scanavo.

so is the steel matte or glossy ?

 

[domalorite]

My Danish cookie tin is thick, embossed with no bordering, no paint chips, vibrant colours, and super smooth full gloss finish. And it only cost 2USD.

 

[monsterzebra]

so is the steel matte or glossy ?

It was meant to be glossy at first, but it seems like Scanavo suggested to make it matte, because of the recent defects as on Wall-E.

 

[Cash]

My Danish cookie tin is thick, embossed with no bordering, no paint chips, vibrant colours, and super smooth full gloss finish. And it only cost 2USD.

lol I got one just like yours. Too bad the maker of the tin should be in the steelbook business.

 

[snooloui]

I have to admit I find this quite amusing. For years collectors have preached about how much better Asian Steelbooks are, how the quality control is better etc. but it seems that a lot of problems are occurring with Asian releases at the moment. On a serious note, there does seem to be a quality control issue at Scanavo but as long as and retailers/studios keep ordering them and we keep buying them, nothing is going to change.

 

[domalorite]

I have to admit I find this quite amusing. For years collectors have preached about how much better Asian Steelbooks are, how the quality control is better etc. but it seems that a lot of problems are occurring with Asian releases at the moment.

Are you confusing the quality of the manufactured steelbook, with the quality of movies in steelbook packaging that are released by Asian retailers? For the latter, Asian steelbook releases are generally better quality (slips, extras like booklets, cards, etc)

 

[ChrisIW]

I'm furious about this. This steel is going to cost me a small fortune but it looks like a cheap piece of crap. The border doesn't bother me too much but the matt finish is the killer for me.

 

[snooloui]

Are you confusing the quality of the manufactured steelbook, with the quality of movies in steelbook packaging that are released by Asian retailers? For the latter, Asian steelbook releases are generally better quality (slips, extras like booklets, cards, etc)

No. I am referring to myths such as Asian Steelbooks using thicker metal and things like that.

 

[lgans316]

No. I am referring to myths such as Asian Steelbooks using thicker metal and things like that.

Well said. The Steelbook is just a flimsy piece of metal. Comes from someone who does customisations. The plastic is what that makes it feel thick. Also these flyers and booklet give an impression as if the Steelbook is better quality which IMO is BS

 

[MK50]

My Danish cookie tin is thick, embossed with no bordering, no paint chips, vibrant colours, and super smooth full gloss finish. And it only cost 2USD.

AND there are Cookies inside!!! Hopefully they taste not too bad... well for $2,-

 

[earthscope]

I can understand why Kevin and Blufans must be furious with Scanavo. So many mistakes with them recently and it's their mistakes NOT the Asian retailers...

Where to start with this....The Border, Non centered title, Matte finish.....Just awful...
I have faith in Blufans to get this sorted.

It also makes me love my Korean Godzilla Futurepak all the more with it's heavier metal, super flawless gloss finish and spectacular embossing...
I would happily buy more with that kind of quality....

 

[steel888]

I can understand why Kevin and Blufans must be furious with Scanavo. So many mistakes with them recently and it's their mistakes NOT the Asian retailers...

Where to start with this....The Border, Non centered title, Matte finish.....Just awful...
I have faith in Blufans to get this sorted.

It also makes me love my Korean Godzilla Futurepak all the more with it's heavier metal, super flawless gloss finish and spectacular embossing...
I would happily buy more with that kind of quality....

Funny you mention the futurepak, as I was about to comment that since Scanavo has a monopoly on the steelbook, perhaps Blufans will go the way of futurepaks in the near future.

Could you imagine the uproar in this forum?