X-Men: Days of Future Past (3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (HMV Exclusive) [UK]

[D4vem88]

Release date: November 10, 2014
Purchase link: In-store only
Price:

Actual Image courtesy kevindublin



Picture kindly sent to us by HMV -

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Spoiler: Should include 3D

It "should" include 3D

i posted this pic i took from inside my hmv store in my town a few posts back, should stick this in the Original post also as it states it is the 3D steelbook and will save confusion.

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[lgans316]

Poor QC? Do you expect HMV to unwrap every copy, check for hairline scratches, and then shrinkwrap them again?

I meant if customer reports about QC issues they shouldn't stare at them.

 

[yardman]

oh well might aswell hop on the wagon,
i purchased mine from the norwich store and it looked fine under the wrap,
hairline scratches all over the front and 3 nicks on the back,
defo poor QC, might take it back saturday,,

 

[blu-steel]

I think it is the steelbook replication machines not being serviced and used properly.

 

[burtbird]

Hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but you're obviously not buying enough.

You really need to buy lots from Zavvi and Amazon, especially the latter now they've taken to sending Steelbooks out in A1 mailers . . . .

Sarcastic - moi?

Ha! To be fair I think I've just been really lucky with other retailers. Whereas HMV I've now had 3 with issues: Man Of Steel (kept as it wasn't bad), Pacific Rim (returned) and now X-Men DoFP (kept). The problem areas always seemed to be concealed by the J card, too. It's a conspiracy I tells ya!!

 

[goufcustom]

where is Mr. Ricster...

 

[Basil]

where is Mr. Ricster...

was wondering that the other day as well, haven't seen his usual run of high quailty photos on all the normal steel threads. unless hes gone on his hols maybe???????

basil

 

[ricster]

UK - X-Men: Days of Future Past HMV Exclusive

 

[yeslek]

Since the scratches are exactly in the same area as mine this must be a manufacturing defect.

are yours super faint?

 

[Billz]

I've been reading over the issues that people have had with their copies.
Mine looked mint after I got it out of the packaging.

And then I did the "light catch" trick on the front. Faint, hairline scratches in the top right, just like StifflersDad described.

They can't be seen without doing the "light catch" trick though, so I don't think I'll bother taking it back. I just hate the gloss finish, as it's now become a finger print magnet.

I just hope that my "Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes" steelbook has no faults when I go and pick it up on November 24th...

 

[lgans316]

The plain design and gloss finish are a recipe for hairline scratches and finger prints.

 

[nekromantik]

I was unable to collect mine this weekend.

 

[metalpaul1000]

I had to open 6 until I found a mint one in staines. Mixture of dents scratched and paint chips. Lady behind the counter said I couldn't keep opening them. I responded with I will until I find a non faulty one. Luckily the next one was fine.

I was about to go all Caesar on her ass and puff out my chest screaming

Ninjas! Together. STRONG!

 

[StifflersDad]

are yours super faint?

Yup.

 

[BMox81]

Definitely a quality issue with this release.

Mine has no dents/scratches, but the inside panel hasn't been attached to the front part of the steelbook so moves around.

 

[bealay]

Picked mine up today from HMV Kingston - they were fine with me opening it before paying and it seemed fine; no visible dents or chips so I took it.
Getting home, did the light trick and thee are very very faint corner marks but barely there, but as they're near the corner, my guess is that they're stretch marks if some kind?
BUT then I opened it; where the steel goes in to be opened, the front inside edge was chipped all the way along. Can barely be seen when closed but feels a little rough when I run my finger along. Also the steel is not a snug mould and fit on the lower inside corner of the left/front panel where it meets the spine and the plastic inner.
These are very minor ocd points but fits with a poor quality overall manufacture on this.
HAVING SAID ALL THAT - it's a lovely steel and feels very nice in hand, very... satisfying.

 

[lgans316]

Looks like this may pop in the 2 for £25 offer sooner than expected keeping in mind the QC issues

 

[Bastiensmum]

Are there still lots of these in stores? I have not managed to go and get a copy yet but want to get it before it sells out.

 

[schrute farms]

I would like to take this English-text spine and inner artwork and add my glossed Germany embossed Lenticular front and back!

 

[Wreck]

I would like to take this English-text spine and inner artwork and add my glossed Germany embossed Lenticular front and back!

Wouldn't be possible on the inside art unless you just printed that pic again. Spine yes. Simply switch the plates.

 

[schrute farms]

Wouldn't be possible on the inside art unless you just printed that pic again. Spine yes. Simply switch the plates.

Duh! I just realized that! Stupid of me. Well, I could do the spine, but it's not worth buying an entire steelbook just for the spine