Why I Stopped Collecting Steelbook Movies!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- I stopped collecting Steelbooks! It stopped being fun getting too many damaged steelbooks became a black mark on my whole movie collection.
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I've never watched you before but I have to say I enjoyed this video. I've recently started seriously collecting and steelbooks have been delegated to only my favorite movies. not only because of price but like you said earlier the art on them has lately seemed pretty boring. Keep up the great videos.
Glad you found me much more to come and always striving to make better videos. Awesome more collectors is always a welcome thing, if you haven’t found boutique Blu-ray’s get some of their big box sets for me are must haves. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I’m glad they reprint them. I don’t care about no limited edition. I just want the movie.
Fair enough most cases so do but having aa special edition for some of my favorites does have an appeal.
@@80sMadeConsumer I have a lot of limited editions and since I don’t sell them I don’t really care what they are worth. What ever helps keep physical media alive.
@@williamdriver1959 Same here man same here.
Agreed, also it just attracts the wrong people who just sell them double the price on eBay.
@@mattchamberlain3005 that part suck if you miss anything. Scalper get me from time to time.
This is great insight. I wasn’t that hip to these and saw them the other day and thought “man I’m going to start buying these.” Now I may reconsider!
-Seth
Thanks for watching hate to steer anyone away from physical media but I wish there was a video like this when I started collecting movies.
@@80sMadeConsumer my take away is don’t feel like you have to buy the steel book. It’s ok to buy the cheaper option. Long live physical media! 🤘🏻
The price of 4K Steelbooks has risen so much I'm pretty much done with collecting them. It's nuts! Not to mention you can't get standard editions of some of these films so you're forced to buy them at an inflated cost.
Very frustrating indeed and truly a double edged sword part of me wants to keep supporting physical media especially from a brick and mortar store on the other hand its not making me happy and in most cases adding stress. If this is the route they are going to keep going down Ill put more money into boutique labels and less into studio releases. Thanks for watching.
They usually come with slipcovers, so there's some minor cosmetic protection.
True a very recent trend will go along way to prevent scratches.
The recent steelbook I ordered was Friday The 13th 8 movie collection. Which I would prefer the boxset from Scream Factory. But yeah the actual 1st steelbook I purchased was back in 2017, the movie Scarface. This is the 2nd steelbook & both were in mint condition.
I was lucky to get the scream factory version but it was a nightmare Bestbuy confirmed my order and canceled 3 different times weeks apart and then finally I got one through Scream factory and was on the waiting list for all the posters! It worked out but a headache. I think I had that same Scarface steelbook mostly red ? another one when I got home has some dents and it was the last one.
I never got into steelbooks, only got a couple. I don't wanna pay an extra $5 for a tin case that might get scratched/dented. Just give my a bunch of extra features, cool artwork, and a slipcover!
Right on collect what you love. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I hear ya man! I'm definitely more of a slipcover guy than a steelbook guy, for the reasons you mentioned. I don't mind steelbooks when there's cool artwork, but I agree they can get damaged so easily... even just with scratches and small dings. It doesn't take much to screw them up. So I determined it just wasn't worth it for me to collect steelbooks as a regular thing. Because you can't just swap out the case if something happens to the packaging... since the case itself is the artwork. So I only buy them occasionally if I really like the art or if that's the only way a title is available (like with Fright Night on 4K). But I probably have less than 30-40 steelbooks total in my collection. And I definitely keep those in plastic covers to protect them.
Right on I'm only keeping a few of the my favorites I've seen some people stick them to magnets on the wall thats kinda cool but not for me. Moving forward I'm going to either look for the title on vhs or if its something that a 4k restoration will make it worth buying I'll put it in an amaray case make a custom cover and sell the empty steelbook. I'm sure someone will want a replacement. thanks for commenting
I agree with you about how frustrating it can be collecting steelbooks. They do arrive damaged a lot. The other thing I agree with you on is the “limited edition reprints.” How the HELL is something “limited” if they’re choosing to reprint the crap out of it! 🤦🏻♂️. That to me is very frustrating. At least create a different artwork so the collectors are still happy and don’t feel suckered. Great video, man! 🤘🏻
It's frustrating and the the other thing about its is how many copies are listed on eBay for 3x the price and we can't find any in store or at launch. Thanks for watching.
Its worth it to buy a steelbook if its very cheap. What gets me is taking a chance that either the top disc will be a floater in both the slide and double stacked tray sets. Other then that I still find lots in thrift stores, flea markets and pawn shops. The ones that charge the same price for a steelbooks and 4ks as the blu rays are by far my favorite.
I don't feel robbed if a studio re-releases a title and others are able to get it. I'm happy for them and for physical media to continue to be sold. I'd only feel that way if they released a certain edition and released it again at a significantly lower price. Like they release, say, The Terminator for $50 in a special edition, then they release more of the same edition, but sell it for $30, but even that wouldn't t bother me that much. We're almost always going to pay more around release day than if we wait. I try to wait for sales on studio titles unless they're a top favorite.
I can see your point, my frustration comes when you way over pay because it’s sold out and all of the sudden it get a reprint. I want more available for fair prices.
@@80sMadeConsumer Yeah, that's why I don't play that aftermarket game very often. Most things will eventually get some kind of re-release, even if the packaging isn't as cool. Admittedly, there have been some releases with packaging so horrendous that I opted for more premium options based on primarily not wanting to pay for bad cover art. The Exorcist and National Lampoon's Vacation both immediately come to mind. I borderline violently loathe the standard cover art from both of those movies and I think whoever made it should be fired. And I like Garfield the cat's solution, too, but I can't type that on YT since it isn't a free speech platform.
@@johnpublic7796 😂
100% agree with everything you said! I just got the Lawrence of Arabia on 4K steelbook cause it got reprinted on Amazon & then I just laugh at sellers trying to sell it for over $100.
bro that Hocus steelbook looks dope! ive never seen that 1 before. sucks it got dented.
Resellers are starting to get to me but then I remembered a time when the Nightmare On Elm Street DVD box set was going for well over 100 bucks with only a few copies. Flash forward a few years I finally found one at the thrift store and went to show my wife the ebay prices, there are tons listed and as cheap as 20 bucks. So a much as I hate the resellers already picking over my very limited supply more of these lost treasures are being saved and sold. But the real problem is that they are gobbling up all the brand new stuff and asking stupid prices. so many times did i find out about an awesome set way too late and sure enough its a mortgage payment.
IKR it happened a few years ago & I'm still bummed. I saw that Hocus Pocus SB and drove to every Bestbuy within in an hour and just as i was about to leave the last stop there it was the very last one which was also crazy because none where available online anywhere. I've loved that movie since the 90s and until very recently no one talked about it ever and within the past few years it seems like its everyones favorite.
@@80sMadeConsumer the Nightmare On Elm Street DVD box set or the VHS? ive seen the VHS set for really high on eBay. the DVD set I already have from back when it came out but there's been so many videos on YT about it since the 4k annoucement, im sure people are jacking up the price for FOMO buyers. I saw the DVD set at thrift store for $30 this past weekend.
Yea ive been the new Walmart steelbooks that are $20-$30 go for more than doubt on eBay in places Walmart is sold out.
@@thelastmoviestanding The DVD set I found it for 5 bucks last year. the vhs is a pipe dream too expensive and living in a military town high turnover no one has roots here so rarely find cool vintage stuff not like when I lived In other states. yeah and I'm sure every time something gets announced anything to do with it gets put on ebay at dumb prices.
@@80sMadeConsumer I honestly don't like the VHS box set. I just bought 1-4 on VHS & got it for the art work I wanted. Nightmare 1 & 2 I have the OG VHS artwork, 3 & 4 I have the boxset editions with Freddy extending his arms but.
I overpaid for these VHS lol but I feel horror is the only genre people are price gouging for. I don't really need Nightmare 5-7 on VHS lol
@@thelastmoviestanding awesome you got those and yes horror is something that didn’t always make the jump to the next format so many of them still stuck on vhs it’s very unfortunate I think they will always have big price tags. The only VHS horror I ever found was all 3 scream tapes and that was sheer dumb luck. I did just buy a cool Halloween set ( boring brown no art but orange tapes) limited to 40,000 and to think that’s huge compared to limited sets today. It wasn’t too pricey but I think I paid more for it than it was brand new.
I have many 30 which is not a lot with my collection I do like them but I like standard releases with slips , btw talking of universal monsters I adore bride of Frankenstein 👍🏻 good video mate 👍🏻
Very cool Bride Of Frankenstein is my 2nd favorite but to be honest I love them all and can't watch one without the others. thanks for watching
@@80sMadeConsumer I like the humour in bride and its a fantastic story
I'm still deep deep in the throws of Steelbook collecting.... I'm hooked. It was actually the resident evil pop art set that got me started... (subbed 😉)
I think the steelbooks will be what the collectors will want in the future because of the art and special features. there are still less of them than the general release blu rays so if we keep them in pristine condition they will bring nice sums of money if we ever want to sell them.
@@freetimeflip6438 You are aware that they are the exact same special features that are on non steelbook versions right. Because if you whore not now you know the only difference is one has a plastic case an one has a steel / metal case.
I can prove it I got the steel book of one of the VHS movies if I remember correctly VHS 2000. It had the DVD and a Blu-ray disk of the movie they are the standard Disk with. The exact same bonus features so all Steel books just have a metal case. Then for another example Shout/Scream Factory. Released a 35 anniversary Edition of Killer Klowns from outer space. On Blu-ray an 4k they have a steel book version it has the exact same bonus features as the other versions.
We are not all on the same journey if you enjoy it I completely understand more options for movie collectors the better. I have to admit growing up in the 80s and most of the movie posters/VHS covers were painted (Drew Struzan was a big part of my childhood and I didn't know it until it went away) and the shift for just the actors posing on the covers seemed unoriginal and soulless better art and packaging has strong sppeal. Thank you for the sub
Being primarily a SB collector, most of your gripes are absolutely accurate. Damage is the one thing we all have to deal with and it's annoying. You find companies and ways to reduce it but it's always a possibility. I think your argument falls apart concerning reprints. No one I know of buys these movies hoping they'll be an investment of some kind. I was personally happy that more people had the opportunity to buy those reprinted movies. Sure, it's nice to see that some of my SB have gone up in value, but my thoughts are MUCH more on the art chosen.
Thank you for commenting I agree with you that us collectors and physical media fans don't buy these as investments, but unfortunately resellers do. I have over paid for a movie only for it to get reprinted a few months later if I knew a reprint was coming I would have waited. Just now sold individual SB listings on ebay have Constantine, Kill bill, Tenant, and Dune all SB for 300 bucks or more, if some one was willing to buy those to add to their collection only for them to get a reprint with the same art it's a big blow to the gut. Thats what i was trying to convey. More options for collectors is always a better thing.
I love me some classic universal monsters and the steelbooks look fantastic
yes they do I just had to have them wish I grabbed the posters too they are incredible. Thanks for watching
I agree with everything you said. Unless it’s better artwork , I prefer slip cases.
The better art work aspect was the only reason i gravitate towards them in the first place. thanks for watching
I used to buy steelbooks during the Best Buy target years when Covid hit I stopped I really liked targets exclusives more for Disney and Warner brothers the digibookcases with artwork and stuff about the movies steelbooks are cool and stuff but I just don’t care for them much anymore I buy the regular 4K editions now I don’t go out of my way for steelbooks especially since Best Buy stopped selling movies I don’t go to Walmart so I buy from Amazon it’s a mix of a lot of reasons for me why I don’t buy steelbooks anymore
I do miss those days when everyone seemed to have store exclusives. I’d rather not buy online but the Walmart near me is hit or miss on most titles, much of the time no 4k or just a DVD on release day. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I like what Lionsgate does. The first pressing is physically marked on the Steelbook.
Thats a great idea. I’ve recently found deluxe edition slip box sets that contain steelbooks inside very protected, but it seems like its mostly something done outside America.
Oh jeez, those Universal Monsters steelbooks with the Alex Ross art look siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!
right i just wish i had the foresight to buy the posters too now impossible to find or way too expensive.
I'm not one that cares for packaging. BUT, sometimes, steelbooks offer something that nothing else done. For example, I wanted bot the Blu-ray and the 4K for Godzilla x Kong and I could only get the Blu-ray disc with the steelbook version. It was the Same with Dune Part 2. Usually, all packaging goes to the storage unit for me, anyway.
I completely understand, I’m a sucker for Premium packaging because I can display it. At the end of the day the most important thing is the movie that’s why we buy this stuff anyway. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment 👍
I feel you. I only own a couple steelbooks. Rocky 1-4, Rambo 1-5, Mothra & Dredd. The big movie sets come in a dope as steel case as well but yeah, easily get scratched up af.
That Mothra steelbook was the last one I almost bought and irritated that there wasn't a standard edition i left the store with nothing and am actively searching for it on vhs which with those movies might be a better experience. Thanks for watching brother.
Usually it’s a situation of the cover artwork on whether I buy them or not. But I agree, they damage way way way too easily.
Sometimes that artwork sucks me in
I don’t like steelbooks because they’re wider and take up more space, they get dented and scratched too easily, they’re usually more expensive than the standard slipcover version, they make the collection look less uniform, and they lack all the information such as the movie description, cast, run time, etc.
The only steelbooks in my collection are for movies that aren’t available in the 4K format otherwise, or for movies where the Dolby Vision is exclusive to the steel book version.
These are all my steelbooks:
Rudy, Stand By Me, Godzilla (1998), Insidious, The Wicker Man (1973), The Hurt Locker, Air Force One, and Ran.
I agree uniformity and taking up more room are also a problem. And recently I have noticed they are coming out at drastically higher prices that wasn’t always the case I think the norm on release day was 5 dollars more and with in a month would find them on sale. Great movies btw! I honestly prefer the big chunky boxes that many of the boutique labels are putting out and even some of those are reaching too expensive
Thank You! What a smart, intelligent video this is, I see some people on here that won’t buy a movie because it doesn’t have a slip cover or it doesn’t have a steel book, Your movie collectors because you love movies not just a little plastic cover that rolls over a movie, I watched one TH-camr he’ll go unnamed. He wouldn’t buy the movie which was two dollars because slipcover Had minor fraying on the top So what did the idiot do he went and spent another $25 so he could have a perfect slipcover doesn’t make any sense. But I just wanted to congratulate you on a great video
Thank you for watching and leaving a thoughtful comment. I appreciate that you didn’t name names, I have the same frustrations at the end of the day we are all movie fans. Everyone collects differently I’m great full for the slipcover and steelbook community for bringing more people into physical media but it’s just not for me.
I buy my favorite movie since steelbook and that's it I don't go overboard slip covers I don't really care about it's a piece of cardboard it gets bent get scratched no matter what you do to protect them until they get tore up not worth the stress trying to find the night with nice one at the stores and they just have the dang movie❤
I feel the same way I keeping my favorites and in the future going for the deluxe rigid hard boxes that boutique labels put out. Slipcovers don't get me started I used to throw them out but now i have a whole box filled with them just so I don't have to hear how important they are. Thanks for watching.
I don't get steelbooks in general. I have a lot only because they were on sale, though the Jurassic Park 4k Steel Book I got at walmart for $15 hurt because I got it home and found the plastic on the spine was split so my Steel Book is now in two pieces.
I also hate the cardboard they come with that has all the information on it so if you lose it you lose all that information. Either print it on the back of the book or print it inside the book.
I think Steel Books are just a way to charge more for movies.
That’s the worst can’t tell you how many times I’ve had similar happen getting home and something was messed up. I think you’re right bc I recall when there wasn’t so many and used to be 5 bucks more than the standard edition but in few weeks a lot cheaper, I have quite a few bc I could just about get 3 for the price of one. Appreciate the comment thank you for watching.
I think i have one steelbook. Its "The Last Jedi". It was gifted to me, and i hate it.
Sounds like something Crazymad would do he sent me a bunch of Pete Davidson movies once.
@80sMadeConsumer 🤣 now I kind of wish CrazyMad did gift TLJ to me, because he totally would do that.
I HATED TLJ so I wouldn't want it either lol
Only 10% of films are available as a steel book.
And not every steel book is not just a blu-ray one.
The only time I'd bother to get a film in 4K steel book is when it's a metal to metal tie in title, like Battleship.
Good to know, many of the ones worth adding have been only in steelbook I'am trying to add more Boutique Blu-rays. Cool on the metal movie tie in. Thanks for watching.
Yeah the biggest factor is the cost. The Walmart near me never stocks new Blu-ray releases in general. Their mailer packaging is not worth it either.
I do have some great ones in the collection but the new releases also have crap artwork that’s not worth getting scalped for. For me, I been focusing more on getting 4K releases.
Unfortunately it’s the same for me Walmart has newer stuff sometimes, but not everything and if it’s something I’d want they only have the steelbook or the DVD. Scalper prices are the worst i remember not that long ago preordering wasn’t necessary even if you bought online plenty available. Now I find if I don’t preorder it’s sold out and if I do there’s plenty in stock. The way I’ve been tackling 4ks is take advantage of sales for upgrades unless it’s an absolute favorite. Other than that anything that gets released that I don’t already have I try and buy at the best possible format.
Steel books have never been a big deal for me. I have a few of them, but I bought them for the movie, not the design. Now, I admit to picking up the SB of The Creature From the Black Lagoon recently at Wal-mart specifically as a collector's item. I had buyer's remorse as soon as I left the store! I already have the Universal box sets and another DVD, and I didn't need to get this. Good thing it wasn't very expensive. None of the other Universal monsters SBs were there, thank goodness, because I probably would have bought them all and then hated myself afterwards! If people like to focus on these as collectibles, that's fine. it's just not my thing. Same with slip cases. I like them, but they're not all that important. You make a good point about damaging collectibles. It's not just steel books, but expensive box sets as well. I happened to drop one recently and it now has a little tear on one corner. And it REALLY upset me! It's just another collector's quirk. You make another good point about the display factor. My movie room is very small and display opportunities are minimal. So, most of the cool artwork is going to be hidden on shelves. When I first started collecting VHS eons ago, I was able to display all the covers of my very minimal collection. But that soon became impossible. Everything has to evolve. By the way, you mentioned The Fifth Element. I went to see that movie when it first played in theaters, and I HATED it. I went with a couple of friends who were enjoying it thoroughly, and I kept walking out to the lobby just to get away from the situation! All these decades later, I'm wondering if I should give it another chance. Maybe I will. great video!
Thats the problem with collecting it can get out of control real quick I'm just glad there are only 7 Monster movies to collect for and buyers remorse is far too common when I buy the same thing I already own even if its to upgrade for a 4k always reminded of the many movies I still haven't watched yet. I agree with you If some people like steelbooks and Slip covers thats cool its not for me if we all loved the same thing life would be fairly boring, I just wish if the put out a steel book instead of doing a 2nd printing give us a standard edition. Really feel your pain on damaging collectibles having done it a few times myself. I have a had a few movies I either hated or thought were mediocre and 20 years later i find myself loving them or never laughing louder. I hope you do enjoy it this time around I think its one of those ahead of its time films some stuff was goofy but thats why i liked it. Not for everybody but for me just a fun shut your brain off popcorn flic. Thanks for commenting.
i agree as well my problem with them i do love collecting but my main issue is like yours order bunch threw best buy threw the mail came to me beat up messed up and they one thing also that ruins it for me is there will some steelbooks that just copst way to much i mean afterall its just a case but people wanna charge so much for a piece if metal when its just a movie its wild how much some of these steelbooks go for thats why im very picky about what i buy most them on 4k i just buy the standard edtion and in reality another things that is a let down a bunch ive seen htere be no artwork on the back or on the inside what is the point of buying it if your not going to put artwork on it its a waste of money so in light of this choose carefully what you buy
It is always even more frustrating to order something wait for it with anticipation only for it to come damaged that has happened to me more often than not than having to send it back order a replacement and you still can't watch it ruins the whole experience for me. Also very disappointing when there isn't artwork on the inside of a standard blu-ray cover let alone a more expensive steelbook. Thanks for watching.
My first steelbook purchase was the collectors edition of Halo 2. After owning it for about a year and playing through it a couple of times, I thought about dusting it off one more time. When I pulled it off the shelf I was surprised to see It was rusted over and nasty looking - didn't even touch it that much. Plus steelbooks get dented forever when you drop them so 0/10.
Wow rust never even thought of that and it sucks because everyone buys them as collectors pieces.
Man, damaged steelbooks are the bane of my existence... my brand new SpongeBob steelbook has one of the clasps that won't hold. I've Aldo received several in the mail that break in half when I open them.
That is frustrating indeed I’ve recently come across some premium editions complete in protective slip boxes or box sets very pricy and probably best saved for your favorites, but it looks like the steelbooks are all perfect. I’ll be making a video soon.
Now, I would be down of a Love Bug or Herbie 4K set in a steelbook with the car halves separating like in the movie, or just showing the front of the car with the 53 and racing stripes, or something similar.
That would be cool. A special edition Herbie would be tempting.
Even though i have 100+ steelbooks. I don't collect them specifically. Main reason is they get scratched super easy. And that's just from sliding them in and out of the shelves.
Exactly if the steel was sandwiched between the inside plastic and another layer something that was user replaceable that normal wear and tear would be eliminated.
Well, I mean, the steelbook concept and design could be reframed, right? The steelbooks could be as replaceable as plastic cases are, which - yeah - would mean using art inserts under clear plastic instead of the art printed on the metal itself. Does that negate the very concept of the steelbook? I dunno. Maybe. But it would mean damaged steelbooks could just be replaced with a new steel case.
The appeal of the steelbook is something I feel I was coerced into believing by the hype. I'd absorbed so much for so long about the supposed "prestige" of the steelbooks that I began to look at plastic case versions as inferior. It's not objectively true, of course, but now the seed's been planted and has grown inside me.
After all, I'm not a real fan of The Shining if only the 4K slipcover plastic case edition is on the shelf. I should really get that yellow steelbook selling for $100 on eBay. That way, the movie will have more prestige sitting on the shelf in the room in my house that no one but my wife and I ever sees. It's important. Steelbooks.
I'm waiting for all the old Stephen King novels to be released in steelbook form. These books, so antiquated with their paper and carboard and glue, are not what true fans should have to collect and read. We want the paper pages encased in steel with the artwork burned into the steel, with tiny dents poked into it and maybe a whole corner bent out of shape. If they tell me that's what I want for long enough, I'll of course begin to believe it. Hells yeah, the steelnovel edition.
It's good that iPhones are now being issued in titanium-book form, although we're still somehow obligated to "protect" the titanium with plastic cases. Hey...wait a minute...
Great point if they could be replaceable like a standard edition I'd probably have no gripes chalking it up to my fault and not poor design.
Separate from the artwork Steelbooks feel sturdier in the hand than the now cheapened blue plastic cases with the recycle symbol cut into both sides. All of my oldest Blu-rays & DVDs have a heavier sturdy case the psychology behind better packaging is giving us a better product doesn't change whats on the disc. I too have passed on a standard release because a really cool hard box set is on ebay.
Thanks for watching and the comment, I will now for ever feel gyped for only having Jurassic Park in boring Leather bound Hardcover and not wrapped in steel haha.
@@80sMadeConsumer Tell ya what, man - I buy my own BR and 4K cases, nice thick plastic things with usually less mysterious X-Files residue inside than factory cases. Anytime I get a disc with those just awesome cutouts in it I immediately replace it. Or...ya know...about every third Blu-ray I buy from Amazon because they arrive with broken/shattered cases, heh. 🙄
@@OldGuitarMan I have been slowly replacing the cases as I watch them I need to get some more 4k cases. Buying them 100 at a time was pretty cost effective
I see you have two of my thumbnails in your video @4:23. I enjoy the hunt and look for bargains and yes those video are good for views, which we always enjoy for our channels. I was never into them until seeing others show them off on their channels, so I slowly started getting some. But I will agree with you and say I’m more of a slipcover person, or just the movie really, and with the prices of steels going through the roof, it would have to be something pretty special, or super cheap, for me to care.
I didn't realize they were both you I just did a quick search knowing I've seen all these in my feed everyday. I meant no ill will and hope I didn't come across in a negative way. I understand the hunt for something new is getting harder with less Physical Media in stores. More options for collectors would be great but at least from the studios steelbooks are the future. Thanks For commenting.
Actually you were very respectful which I appreciated. I’m actually sub’d to your channel 😁
Whoa! I made it into the video 😂
Haha you were in the top of the search results
@@80sMadeConsumer oh dang, nice! I better start monetizing my channel and make a few bucks.
I would like to add creature of the black lagoon movie
you should it's really good
There was a time I was really into steelbooks. The only time I get them now is when it's the only option. Can't justify the cost anymore.
I totally get it. Thanks for watching.
If the steelbook is only about $5 more and i really love the artwork and the movie I'll buy iy otherwise it's the standard release for me
That makes sense! Unfortunately some new prices are way too expensive now.
I have 45 steel book in my collection
thats awesome
I personally feel like it all comes down to the quality of the artwork. I think good art looks better on a steel book than it does on a slipcover, but I’ve noticed that there’s a lot of steel books being released now that just have bland or generic artwork that doesn’t really warrant the steel book treatment. I mean really steel books are nothing more than fancy movie cases and I buy them just for the aesthetic and look more than anything else. I’ll buy the steel book if the artwork is really nice, but otherwise I’d usually just stick with a standard release. I will say that while I do understand some people getting annoyed at the idea of reprinting “limited” edition steel books, thus making them not really “limited” edition; I personally don’t mind as I myself really wanted to get that Fifth Element steel book but missed out on it when it initially came out. So I was actually happy that they reprinted it so I could actually get it at an affordable price(people on eBay will price gouge the hell out of steel books).
I agree its the art work that got me too. I'm truly glad you were able to get a copy as I'm never going to get rid of mine, Fifth Element is such a fun movie. Ebay resellers frustrate me on one hand lots of older hard to find movies might have ended up in a landfill, but when I can't find a brand new movie on release day and a guy on the internet sold 10 and has 50 copies left absolutely no fun in that.
I never understood the appeal of that packaging because it's more fragile. I still have some beautiful DVD boxset still clean and steel-book are sadly already breaking in store.. It's kinda sad.
Its is and I can't help but remember when these were very limited and dirt cheap I thought they would disappear like 3D movies but I truly think a few people on youtube became a driving force. Thanks for commenting.
The Champ is here I'm the first one here
Thanks for being 1st
Casual steelbook owner. I'm kinda over it. Funny you mention Fright Night, I have three copies of it. Got the TT at a con for $150 or so with the cast and director autographs. Really a steal since that was the only domestic version released at the time and OOP...pretty much the same price used. Thanks resellers. After that bought the Sony blu for the supposedly better picture and extras. Good purchase. I've watched both the TT and the Sony and like the Sony a little better. But the TT is fine. I wouldn't overpay for it, though. If "the market says" $100? Agree to disagree. Now I have the 4K steelbook. Haven't watched it yet, though. Just a laugh how you couldn't find this movie anywhere in HD for YEARS and now it's everywhere.
Awesome you got one with all the autographs, I only recently started getting into that I haven't thought to try and get the movies signed maybe next time... You are right its a movie from my childhood just happened to get the TT and no one could careless. They went out of business and all their most recognizable titles went up for sale which is why i still don't have Zardoz I don't love the film but I think I only wanted it because it was expensive. Thanks for commenting.
I am in two minds with steelbooks when i go to cex they are always damaged or the hide the dents with the stickers great video just subbed
I primarily desire steelbooks that somehow fit the movies they hold. Robocop, Terminator, if you had a Back to the Future DeLorean themed steelbook, etc. I went with the Dark Sky 4K steelbook of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre because I like how the original poster looks on it. I can give the Disney steelbooks a pass because they're a continuation of the tradition of Disney Treasures DVD tins, and there's a "vault" and film reel cans aesthetic about them. But did Coming To America really need a steelbook? I only got it because it was cheaper than the standard. Duel and Maximum Overdrive both have cool steelbooks that fit their movies imo. The Mist didn't really NEED a steelbook, but I liked the mist slipcover gimmick. Same with the Reservoir Dogs ear gimmick steelbook. But, like, Sony is putting out some really uninspired 4K steelbooks out. Steel Magnolias steelbook? I know it's got "steel" in the title, but really?
That’s something I’ve never thought of but makes sense. I do have and am keeping the Back to the Future steelbooks all three lined up complete the Delorean.
I don’t have favorites I’m into A lot I keep my slip covers
I think i have too many favorites
Sounds like more o a hassle than they're worth exspecially at tehe price point
It’s really not a now with them being the only release sometimes it feels like if comics only got chromium covers it’s not special anymore.
@80sMadeConsumer very true. Even everything is unique nothing is
I still grab steelbooks here and there but not nearly as much anymore and only if its an important film to me. Had to have the new Killer Klowns 4k steel from shout for example lol. They are a bit of a pain tho tbh, every steel I own(prob have a few hundred) is in a plastic protective sleeve to prevent scratches. To watch one gotta take it out the plastic each time, set the steel somewhere safe whilst im watching, that gets annoying. Never mind getting the discs out of some of those steels is another project in itself lol. I wasnt aware they reprinted 5th element, bought that day 1 as well as Fright Night 4k steel. They also just reprinted The Heavy Metal 4k steel, the only way to get Heavy Metal 2000 in hd.....thats how they sucker you in to buying these things sometimes
Killer Klowns is such a fun movie every time I watch I laugh just as hard as the 1st time. I too might have been tempted to get that one but I imported the U.K. Arrow video and bought a region free player picture looks great I'll pick up the 4k someday. That protecting the movie ritual wasn't for me to justify a very large movie collection we don't have cable, so someone is always watching a movie I have a hard enough time getting them to rewind the VHS tapes let alone be careful with steelbooks. Thanks for commenting.
@@80sMadeConsumer I always forget Arrow released Killer Klowns, that must be long oop. I own the old studio region A blu release of killer klowns with the alternate artwork face card. Tbh I was fine with that release, shouts 4k def looks better and has more extras, but quality wise its not that much better....but its Killer Klowns so dub dipped lol. I feel 4ks are a bit over rated and the buying patterns with some peeps just because its 4k is silly to me. Same with you stopping steels, I had to draw the line a lot with rebuying stuff on 4k, it just isn`t necessary with some releases imo. Like saw for instance, ive got the blu, im not buying the 4k, its a visually dreary morbid looking film and they are in a room the entire f`n film lol, i dont need that in 4k,,,gotta draw the line
@@bbgothviolator8953 I agree not every 4k is the same some are great some are dreadful. A really good 4k restoration on a Blu-ray can look better than the same restoration on a 4k disc. Which is why I’ve only been upgrading my absolute favorites or if I didn’t already own the title. Many of my blu-rays look great and the slight uptick might not be worth it. Bad Boys 2 looks amazing but the 1st is good haven’t bothered to get the 4ks. Double dipping is a problem we all face we just approach it differently. Keep collecting my friend.
I completely understand. For us that don't care so much about the packaging, steelbooks are a waste of money.
Currently, I want to purchase all three 4K releases of JL: Crisis on Infinite Earths but the 4Ks are only released as steelbooks. Number 2, those steelbooks are $30+. As of right now on 5/28/2024, Amazon says JL:COIE part one is $31.44 and part two is $47.99. The blu-rays are currently $14.96 for part one and $22.95 for part two. smh
Wow what a drastic difference in price and I remember a time when steelbooks would not just go on sale but 10 bucks was the regular price. I never cared for slipcovers either but I'm a sucker for a rigid hard box edition I have a couple from Arrow, Vinegar Syndrome, 2nd Sight, and Umbrella Entertainment. I would never try and get all of them, but having some of my Favorites makes them feel special.
I enjoy the video I do care deeply about steel books
thanks for commenting
@@80sMadeConsumeryou are so welcome
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Right on!
First - great video. Second - I have that shirt. Third - I agree on most of your points. However, as you correctly stated about other collectors...good for 'them' regarding how/what/why they collect. I hunt steels but...only what matters to me. I have maybe 300 steels or so. But I consider my collection an expression of myself and my taste or more important...what matters to me most. I agree also about reprint making a release not as special. IMO only, I don't care as I collect for value to me. I have Fright Night and don't feel bummed about the reprint. I own it because I like it. I am an 80's guy...a bit dated sure. I am glad consumers are pushing to get more physical media. I curate my collection frequently. Have some great rare stuff...but it is for me to enjoy and share with those who I befriend and enjoy seeing my passion for cinema.
Cheers to you sir.
Well Thank you friend. It is a great shirt. Thats all collections should be are reflections of who we are and what we like. I completely agree that the real value lies in how important it is to us, I have a few rare items in my collection I think it's cool that they have value but at the end of the day I'd never part with them. In my head I was trying to convey a frustration for the people that may have bought the ebay scalper version only to get reprinted. Thanks for commenting.
@@80sMadeConsumer Glad I found your channel. Finding down-to-earth content is tough. Your examples were great e.g. the content others create for views. Not that they are bad or malicious...but targeting an audience for sure. End of the day, seems as though we agree. Our collection is exactly that...ours. I look forward to your content. Thanks so much!!
@@80sMadeConsumer Side note: I have a really fun German release steel in PERFECT condition of Godzilla II: King of the Monsters. U.S. release is just Godzilla: King of the Monsters. It's a nearly holographic image on front/back and you have to move your frame of reference to see different parts of the image. Mega fun!
@@busht4169 Glad I could make an impact it’s very easy to loose one’s self in trying to keep up with the Joneses, I’ve done it myself. No I’ll will toward any creator I’ve just seen this shift and my feed is flooded with that content even if I skip those videos more pop up. Knowing it’s hard to scratch out a corner in this community going against the grain isn’t the best but I’ve had some great feedback from this video. Glad you took the time to comment. I’m definitely focusing on quality content 100% movie and physical media related hope you enjoy.
@@busht4169 Sounds wicked! I’ve been tempted to grab that German release of Frighteners big box set by Turbine.
80s made I have tons of movies and boutique movies and titles
keep collecting
I’m collecting steel books
Glad you enjoy
I just don’t understand the appeal of steelbooks. It’s not like the disc gets any special treatment.
I didn’t used to either, but growing up with painted movie posters and that same art on most of the VHS tapes there is an appeal for the better art but lately the steelbook art is boring. Thank you for leaving a comment👍
Heres my take on steel books if you like them an want to get them good for you go at it. But I personally don't like them for the reasons you talked about an one you did not. I always have a hard time getting the disk out of them. Because any time you put pressure any whare on it the hole thing flaxses. Unlike plastic one's you push the middle the case don't flex.
I only have 3 Steel books one because it was the only way to get the Friday the 13th 4th anniversary Edition of the movie. Then A Nightmare on Elm Street because I went why not then the movie VHS 2000. Because it was cheap an it came with a DVD and Blu-ray of the movie. So I got both for like $15 but I don't plan on buying any more than that. For the reasons you mentioned an the one I put above. Because the only difference between a non Steel book an a Steel book. Is the case one is plastic an one is matel the disk in them have the exact same bonus features.
Exactly I have no problem with them existing for other people just not for me and probably wouldn't have made the video if there didn't seem to be a huge shift in steelbook releases being the only option sometimes. Thank you for watching.
Im addicted obsessed with steel books
thats great!
I was never a fan of steel books. I never trusted their latches. They don't "feel" closed even when they are legit closed.
They dent and scratch easily. If it doesn't happen in the store or in the shipping box, it can happen while you handle it.
They are Heavy. Maybe not one but a bunch on the same shelf can weigh it down.
As for artwork: I would always prefer the original stuff. Plus, art is subjective and lot of steel book art makes me cringe. (That goes for standard releases, too).
I can totally see the appeal for others though. And if steel books make it more fun for more people to buy physical media, then I'm all for it.
Yes, I do get annoyed when the steel book option is the only option (Fright Night), but it's not that big a deal to me and I don't mind it here and there.
Thanks for the comment. I ended up with about 40 or so and agree it wasn't a big deal here and there but with this new shift of more being the only option I had to quit. Also agree that art is very subjective nothing beats an old Drew Struzan movie poster give us that instead of what seems to be made on windows and I know thats not everybody's opinion. I see the appeal too and in no way am I advocating their downfall just not for me anymore.
I stopped once they stopped doing the emboss and debrossing.
I forgot that was a thing the only one I have that is embossed that I can think of is Jumanji. Just one more thing against creativity and art. Thanks for watching.
@80sMadeConsumer check out reservoir dogs 15th anniversary edition gas can box set. Most unique metal sleeve I ever owned.
@@wasabi-in-my-eye3134 pretty sweet I could see adding that as a display piece. Nice touch with the matches on the inside.
Great video!
I appreciate that coming from you! You have been my goto person for Criterions for the past few years and the reason I first heard about Indicator always thoughtful and well made videos. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Sucks you get a lot of damages ones, I always get mine off amazon or other store and if it arrives damages i can request a new one or refund. But I started collecting them bc of the beautiful artwork they got and it was niche at the time. I still collect them but I feel like they gotten lazy with the art and gone minimalist and too popular. I also dont like the idea of limited editions because by the time I find out the movie had a steelbook version they're already going for 300+ on ebay for example Castle in the Sky which is rediculous.
I do think some of the art is amazing that’s what hooked me originally, scalpers suck and minimalist art feels lazy and soulless just a money printing machine. I don’t mind the really limited special editions that come in big chunky boxes that way the steelbook is completely protected. I agree that price is crazy, I have over paid for movies before but 60 bucks max and even then it has to be special nonstandard edition is worth overpaying imo. Thank you for the thoughtful comment.
None of mine are damage, you didn't stor right
possibly but I have plenty that came damaged i.e. spine slashes and dented corners only to be sold out and resellers asking way too much. Thanks for watching.
Is there bootleg Marvel Steelbooks on eBay?
possibly they have been bootlegging lots of stuff recently
@@80sMadeConsumer is it easy to identify to know which is real or fake on a sealed Mavel steelbook?
This is why I'm not a steelbook fan pay all that money for a damaged case what a waste of money
I'm there with you if i didn't get those Universal Monster sets I would't have bought any.
I'm always afraid theyre gonna rust. Gimme plastic. Replaceable plastic.
Yeah that’s a better system.
I think you’re over thinking it.
Possibly...
I never liked steelbooks. Digibooks were and are my jam. give me a book about the movie with the movie included any day lol
right on every collector is different we need more options thats why if its popular enough for a reprint than a different package shouldn't be out of the question. Thanks for watching.
Stopping to collect them because they can get damaged, and acknowledging you know how to protect them but won’t, is an odd way of going about things imo.
We all collect differently and thats what is great about collecting, its a reflection of us. I'm just not a steelbook guy and I found that out. In reality there are a few cool ones with great art I'll be keeping those, but moving forward they are more hassle than they are worth imo. With the increasing prices a very happy shift to boutique label rigid box sets. Thanks for watching & commenting.
It's a hassle trying to protect them as you need to buy a protective cover otherwise they can scratch.
But damaging them is a good point. If you damage a standard release then you can easily replace the case. But you can't replace a damaged steelbook.
Not to mention the steelbooks don't always have different art (such as the recent Collateral release).
@@ben99ny69 Exactly! I’m not buying the plain ones anymore but very recently I was introduced to deluxe hard box sets that have steelbooks inside I wouldn’t buy all of them that way but sure a few of my favorites.
@@80sMadeConsumer yeah I bought a recent one like that. Unfortunately the US don't make those kinds and I have to import them. The exchange rate plus shipping makes them much more expensive.
But I do like it when they do a slipcover like with smile, guardians of the galaxy and reservoir dogs.
@@ben99ny69 between the premium price plus shipping it could get out of hand quickly
If someone is the only reason why you collect steelbooks because it’s a limited edition, then you collect it for the wrong reasons 🤷🏼♂️
How so? Anything that is limited has collectibility factor built in! And reprinting them after someone paid a few hundred dollars to have in their collection would be frustrating.
I did point out that many I have are only because they were the cheapest and some are because they had some cool art just not for me and really never were. The only reason I would buy a steelbook again is if it came in a boxset but the too many of the standard ones have come damaged not worth it in my opinion.
Nope. A big part of my collecting is getting the rare/limited editions of my favorite films. If they are touted as a “limited edition” and they continue to reprint it to death, that sucks. A lot of the fun of collecting for me was getting something that will sell out immediately and often paying a higher price to get it before it sells out. Got me to quit collecting physical media as well. A huge part of my many collections to have things everyone wants but can no longer get. It means more to me that way.
@@ColoradoKid303 exactly
Steelbooks are now the regular releases. You'll keep buying steelbooks don't lie
You’d probably be right if there wasn’t a huge boutique Blu-ray market with cool editions. And if the studio is only putting out a steelbook I have no problem picking up the vhs or dvd still using a crt in my movie room.
*doesn’t properly care for them and complains that they get damaged*
“I don’t know how the little nicks and dings get on there”
*slams steelbook down on another one and grinds metal against metal*
okay dude lol
They came damaged and no point in taking extra care for them now
Hocus Pocus was a terrible film... There, I said it.
I don’t believe you
@80sMadeConsumer It was hard to watch. No joke. I honestly couldn't believe it.
@@TheArtandTimesofJayRyan not every movie is for everybody. It’s one of those that I figure if I didn’t see it as a kid I’d probably not care for it.