Thor: The Dark World (3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[digitalbabe]

Release date: February 24th, 2014
Purchase link: Thor: The Dark World
Price: £24.99
Notes: Print run: 7'000

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Specs

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2D Blu-Ray EXTRAS:
• Featurette – A Brother’s Journey: Thor & Loki
o In this 30 minutes mini documentary, go behind the scenes with filmmakers and cast as we explore two of the most iconic characters in the Marvel Universe with stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor) & Tom Hiddleston (Loki), and journey through the key moments that have defined and endeared these characters to audiences around the world.
• Exclusive Look – Captain America: The Winter Soldier
o Get an exclusive first look at the latest installment in the Captain America franchise.
• Featurette – Scoring Thor: The Dark World with Brian Tyler
o Go behind the scenes with the filmmakers and acclaimed composer Brian Tyler for a look at the creation of the movie’s stunning original score.
• Never Before Seen Deleted and Extended Scenes
• Gag Reel
• Audio Commentary from Tom Hiddleston, alongside Director Alan Taylor, Producer Kevin Feige, and Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau.
• and more….

Old artwork

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Actual pics from ricster:

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All images can be clicked on for a closer view. They are all high res and can be viewed at full scale.

Below are shots to help show the finishing on the steel.

HDN EXCLUSIVE SHOTS
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HDN EXCLUSIVE FINISHING SHOT
Extremely close up shot to help show you the paint job

NATURAL LIGHT SHOTS

 

[blu-steel]

I was mocking her. Most steelbooks don't match on the front and back. Look at Thor HMV. It doesn't match at all yet everyone praises it as the best steel eva. Steels don't need to have a matching back art. As long as it is clean.

 

[Shadow of Light]

I was mocking her. Most steelbooks don't match on the front and back. Look at Thor HMV. It doesn't match at all yet everyone praises it as the best steel eva. Steels don't need to have a matching back art. As long as it is clean.

Agreed! But I do like this version better than the first one I did regardless

 

[blu-steel]

Agreed! But I do like this version better than the first one I did regardless

It does look good.

 

[Shadow of Light]

It does look good.

And here is the inside for good measure

 

[teddyjun]

Anyone, who knows Disney steelbook designer? WTH~ Back artwork & Non spine title. I'd like to know the designer's thinking.

 

[psychoscot]

Anyone, who knows Disney steelbook designer? WTH~ Back artwork & Non spine title. I'd like to know the designer's thinking.

What is this "thinking" you speak of? lol

 

[teddyjun]

What is this "thinking" you speak of? lol

Maybe, they doesn't have "thinking".

 

[Geek Tragedy]

What is this "thinking" you speak of? lol

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[palartoo]

Marvel's steelbook ........................................ checked
3D + 2D Blu Ray ........................................... checked
price: £19.99 (with 20% discount code) ........ checked
intl. shipping charges: £0.99 .......................... checked

Conclusion ..................................................

 

[BDDB]

Anyone, who knows Disney steelbook designer? WTH~ Back artwork & Non spine title. I'd like to know the designer's thinking.

Disney's method is pretty simple really, they are just saving money on design & production by removing the spine and title text. As for the back image, some idiot must have thought it looked good but I don't think there is a lot of quality proof approval out there just look at Batman Forever, how the hell did that get through?

I used to work very closely with Disney and this really isn't too much of a shock, the company was so badly structured that they were leaking cash all over the place. I did ask the question a while ago but my friend was unable to get a an answer, he was getting the run-a-round and he was in Sales & Distribution!

I really do like the art for the front and how it wraps around and I could even forgive the back but the spine is shite. I'll still get it as I don't think there will be a better edition for the price which after my mystery discount and a few Zavvi points brings it down to £17.

 

[Kaka1888]

And here is the inside for good measure

Much better! Look at that ugly artwork, may Asia come different artwork?

 

[Monkey2005]

I think our only hope for different artwork is a German release

 

[RekLess]

So this is a new release steelbook of the first Thor movie? Or Thor 2? Because I can't tell by looking at the steelbook! Not mad at the artwork, but I certainly don't care enough for it to pay £25. Especially considering that I live in the US and I'll probably be able to pick up the slipcovered 3D blu for close to half of that price, NO thank you Zavvi/Disney.

(And now that I look at it more, this makes absolutely no sense. The artwork wraps from front to back so the intent is that it's a solid image when you look at the steelbook laying flat. But if you lay it flat and look at the complete image, there's faces just floating under his cape? And there are picture frames hooked onto his cape on the back? Yep, so many things wrong here.)

 

[crazytaxinext]

After some time I like the cover, the rear isn't great but I can live with it. The spine is the killer though, as usual it's just awful effort. If Disney wanted to avoid the title for localisation cheapness fine but there's just no attempt at making it look good. Didn't like the face approach on the Avengers sb either

 

[BradG1984]

There's a dedicated post by Marvel relating to this release on their official UK page and other than myself, I can't see any other comments complaining.

I've sent them an inbox message, that way you get to see when they've read it! I've had responses previously that way, and with other businesses not just Zavvi

 

[cooey]

Guys feel free to Tweet/Facebook this thread to Marvel and see if you get any kind of response

 

[Thisisnotsparta]

Yeah, I think I'll just do an Iron Man 3 and cancel this. I'll get the 3d slipcover amaray instead. I'm sure it won't be much cheaper knowing Disney, but I refuse to indulge lazy crap like this.

 

[BradG1984]

Am I the only person whose Mystery Discount code will not apply to a pre-order and/or a steelbook!?!

 

[Paulie]

not overly sold on it....but this will cheaper than the amaray from jb's lol not even a slip to go with it

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/supp...e=all&bnSearch.x=19&bnSearch.y=4&bnSearch=Go!

---------- Post added at 07:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:20 PM ----------

"The promotion code you entered is not an active offer." got that earlier >_<

 

[Menouthis]

*sigh* Disney, if you can't come up with anything good for the back cover, sometimes it's best to leave it blank with maybe just a portion of his cape. No need to add extraneous elements that don't match the front cover.

Am I the only person whose Mystery Discount code will not apply to a pre-order and/or a steelbook!?!

It only worked for specific Steelbook pre-orders. This, Frozen, Aliens, and The Descent. Also the discount will not be applicable beyond the first £100 of your order.

{param}. Oh wait, IIRC, the promotion code ends on 9th Jan at 23:59 UK time.