Annihilation (4K Blu-ray SteelBook) (Astro Creations Exclusive 002) [UK]

[samdavies]

Release date: Q2 2026
Purchase links: One Click - Full Slip XL A - Full Slip XL B - S&S
Price: £144.99 (One Click) - £49.99 (FS XL A&B) - £29.99 (S&S Slim Slip)
Group buy: By @samdavies - One Click - XL A - XL B - S&S

Notes:
- One Click Box: Spot Gloss, Spot Matte, Spot Embossed.
- XL A FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- XL B FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- S&S Slim Slip: Soft Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- 4K Blu-ray Steelbook: Full Gloss, Twin Em/Debossed.

Spoiler

 

[hatredhorror]

The Plan Moving Forward (Different to LS)

This time around, things will be done a little differently with a few minor changes still possible.

Pre-Order & Allocation Strategy.

Everything will be sent out to 3 GB hosts one week before the full public pre-order goes live.

Unlike some overseas retailers, I’ll be holding back stock specifically for my website, not just listing whatever’s left over. This means UK customers will have a solid chance at grabbing items directly.

Breakdown of Stock.

• A small allocation of OCs
  
  
• A generous quantity of each of the three slips
  
  
• Nothing will be exclusive to the OC anymore

This change is intentional, with strategy in mind, and should allow for a much smoother and faster shipping process.

Shipping & Fulfilment Improvements.

Last time, shipping individual orders one by one seriously impacted both speed and execution which I admit was not up to standard. On top of that, a system error missed 28 LS orders, which only came to light recently.

All of this has now been fully reviewed to ensure things go far more smoothly this time.

With at least 50% of the stock going through just 3 trusted parties, I’ll be able to focus more on fulfilling website orders quickly and efficiently.

Production & Support.

This time I’ll also have help, something I lacked during LS.

For LS, I made around 30% of the product myself, which turned out to be a bad call given the amount of work involved. That said, I’m proud that some of those elements were among the most praised in terms of quality.

Going forward, production will be handled externally, helping streamline everything further.

Apologies for the long message, but I wanted to be open and keep you all informed on how we’re improving things this time round.

Edit: as for local retailers taking an allocation, i have a interest but im still not sure other than a marketing perspective this would be the right call for me, but ill update on that soon.

wish you wouldnt involve gb hosts.. they add nothing but pointless extra costs.. especially since youre already shipping out internationally.. i understand they take some work off you tho (even though personally id prefer to wait longer)

 

[AstroC13]

wish you wouldnt involve gb hosts.. they add nothing but pointless extra costs.. especially since youre already shipping out internationally.. i understand they take some work off you tho (even though personally id prefer to wait longer)

For me personally its the right choice. Not just for myself but also for the customer.

I was super disappointed with the timescales of LS and never imagined it to be as long as it was. I really don't want that again. Ensuring bulk shipments worldwide will cut that pressure in half for me & also provide shorter release timescales for you.
There is also a marketing point of view to keep in mind, i still only yesterday got sent an email asking when LS was released and that they hadn't known anything about it until seeing it on a forum.
Unfortunately we are a huge minority of collectors left in this sector and anyone wanting editions like these would often use these channels to seek them out.

I could very easily use a local retailer but the cost implications are so high its almost not worth me doing.
I will hold enough so that everyone should hopefully get a copy if they wish direct and i anticipate most of the uk will use my website and not a GB service anyways.

 

[hatredhorror]

For me personally its the right choice. Not just for myself but also for the customer.

I was super disappointed with the timescales of LS and never imagined it to be as long as it was. I really don't want that again. Ensuring bulk shipments worldwide will cut that pressure in half for me & also provide shorter release timescales for you.
There is also a marketing point of view to keep in mind, i still only yesterday got sent an email asking when LS was released and that they hadn't known anything about it until seeing it on a forum.
Unfortunately we are a huge minority of collectors left in this sector and anyone wanting editions like these would often use these channels to seek them out.

I could very easily use a local retailer but the cost implications are so high its almost not worth me doing.
I will hold enough so that everyone should hopefully get a copy if they wish direct and i anticipate most of the uk will use my website and not a GB service anyways.

ok fair enough. just to make sure: international customers can order directly too, right?

 

[AstroC13]

ok fair enough. just to make sure: international customers can order directly too, right?

sure!

 

[jesser702]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I read through the whole thread and wasn't able to see if the discs will be playable in region A given this is a UK release?

 

[larson1977]

Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but I read through the whole thread and wasn't able to see if the discs will be playable in region A given this is a UK release?

4K discs are always region free

 

[POLynch]

Super excited for this release. Reading the book right now in anticipation, haha. Didn’t realize the econo went for as much as it does.

 

[eLviS1987]

 

[Bungral]

Super excited for this release. Reading the book right now in anticipation, haha. Didn’t realize the econo went for as much as it does.

Sneaky suspicion that the price of that edition will drop somewhat once this is out.

 

[AstroC13]

Super excited for this release. Reading the book right now in anticipation, haha. Didn’t realize the econo went for as much as it does.

The full revised designs were sent for approval last week.
We’re just waiting on the green light.

This could take a week, two weeks, or possibly longer. I’m hoping it’s sooner rather than later.
This is the final hurdle before pack shots and pre-orders. We’re almost there.

 

[Felix_ro]

Hey @AstroC13,
Please let me know, how can a fellow collector from Europe (Romania, more precisely), can acquire this edition, and why not, others from Astro Creations?

 

[samdavies]

Hey @AstroC13,
Please tell me how can one collector from Europe (Romania, more precisely), can acquire this edition, and why not, others from Astro Creations?

You'll be able to order it from me via a GB here. This is only the 2nd AC release. Lone Survivor sold out, which is why you can't purchase it.

 

[Felix_ro]

You'll be able to order it from me via a GB here. This is only the 2nd AC release. Lone Survivor sold out, which is why you can't purchase it.

Yes, I know this is only the second issue from Astro Creation, but if for Lone Survivor I was not had such a craving, for Annihilation I DEFINITELY HAVE A BIG ONE!
Therefore I want to know what I have to do to NOT LOSE this one too...

Also, please let me know if the prices presented in the OP include shipping too (as Blufans, for example have the full price), or that will be added later.
And if possible, how will be the matter with getting items from UK to EU, in regard the customs and various fees (if you happen to know, of course).

Thanks a lot for replying!

 

[lost]

You'll be able to order it from me via a GB here. This is only the 2nd AC release. Lone Survivor sold out, which is why you can't purchase it.

when is GB?

 

[samdavies]

Yes, I know this is only the second issue from Astro Creation, but if for Lone Survivor I was not had such a craving, for Annihilation I DEFINITELY HAVE A BIG ONE!
Therefore I want to know what I have to do to NOT LOSE this one too...

Also, please let me know if the prices presented in the OP include shipping too (as Blufans, for example have the full price), or that will be added later.
And if possible, how will be the matter with getting items from UK to EU, in regard the customs and various fees (if you happen to know, of course).

Thanks a lot for replying!

I understand. I will give plenty of notice here with the prices and go live time. It'll also be via the old gb process, not via the shop, so subscribers will be notified.

 

[samdavies]

when is GB?

Waiting on paramount. Assuming they approve, package shots and allocations have been confirmed. It's just a waiting game now. I hope to update here perhaps a week before GB go live, so there is ample notice.

 

[Flloydo]

Astro&Sam Creations

 

[jesser702]

I understand. I will give plenty of notice here with the prices and go live time. It'll also be via the old gb process, not via the shop, so subscribers will be notified.

How do I subscribe?

 

[samdavies]

How do I subscribe?

Go HERE there should be a "watch" button at the top.

 

[Lenny Nero]

Won't there be a direct sale as well, like last time?
Why do a Group Buy?