Fantastic 4 (Blu-ray SteelBook) (FilmArena Collection #33) [Czech Republic]

[IRON MAN]

Release date: May 9, 2016 (E1, E2) - June 30, 2016 (E3 HardBox)
Purchase link: E1 - E2 - E3
Price: 799 CZK (Individual editions) - 1799 CZK (HardBox)
Notes: E1 (400 copies) - E2 (400 copies) - E3 (500 copies HardBox, E1+E2)
Group buys: hosted by @carllenc - E1 (Full Slip) - E2 (Lenti) - E3 (HardBox)
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Edition #1 | Edition #2



Edition #3

Spoiler

From FAC Facebook page:

Dear FAC collectors,

we would like to inform you that we have THE FANTASTIC FOUR FAC editions in approval process.

Thank you for your patience, it will worth it. We believe that we could show you more in coming days smile emoticon

We have started working on projects HITMAN Agent 47 and MAZE RUNNER: The Scorch Trials.

FA Team

 

[charleybusko]

This is definitely the version to get. People should go and fling that Kimchi version away. Wish it were cheaper, but I like the work that was put in by FAC.

 

[Mickle_89]

I've just had a proper look at the number "2" folks have been talking about on the hardbox... Can't say I'm too keen on that idea tbh and feel the box would better suit if it disappeared

 

[Actarus]

I've just had a proper look at the number "2" folks have been talking about on the hardbox... Can't say I'm too keen on that idea tbh and feel the box would better suit if it disappeared

I think its just another way to make sure we pick up each HardBox if they are numbered as a following release...its kinda clever...if you bought 1 and 2 you'll want to make sure you have the 3rd one as well etc...

 

[Mickle_89]

I think its just another way to make sure we pick up each HardBox if they are numbered as a following release...its kinda clever...if you bought 1 and 2 you'll want to make sure you have the 3rd one as well etc...

Yep, I'd predicted where FA were going with this...

 

[snooloui]

It is disappointing to see Film Arena constantly delay WEA releases yet keep announcing stuff like this. The packages aren't bad but Kimchi already did this and did it better in my opinion. It is getting rather boring seeing a procession of releases for each major film, especially since they often have the same or similar artwork.

 

[Jawcrc]

Hmm makes me wonder if I want the hard box or just get each edition as I can't get the box and separate editions as well

 

[Actarus]

It is disappointing to see Film Arena constantly delay WEA releases yet keep announcing stuff like this. The packages aren't bad but Kimchi already did this and did it better in my opinion. It is getting rather boring seeing a procession of releases for each major film, especially since they often have the same or similar artwork.

what did Kimchi do better for this release as you state ? Bonus item from Kimchi only 5 Character Cards as Opposed to more content and diversity in regards to the Bonus item from FAC, not to mention as always, they will have amazing Finish on the Fullslip.

 

[JCC]

Singles Editions;
Ed#1 Numbered 000 - 400
Ed#2 Numbered 000 - 400

Ed#3 HardBox;
HardBox Numbered 000 - 500
Ed#1 within HardBox 000 - 500 (same number as the main HardBox)
Ed#2 within HardBox 000 - 500 (same number as the main HardBox)

That numbering system still doesn't make sense. It results in 2x of each edition numbered 000-400.

 

[snooloui]

what did Kimchi do better for this release as you state ? Bonus item from Kimchi only 5 Character Cards as Opposed to more content and diversity in regards to the Bonus item from FAC, not to mention as always, they will have amazing Finish on the Fullslip.

I prefer the Kimchi full slip because it has a title.

 

[C.C. 95]

they make me want own films I do not like that much, that's how good FAC is !

Thanks for the tag @nefilim !
This just makes me all kinds of confused...
This is a walking, talking contradiction!
It's like going to the Royal Palace and getting served a Big Mac with Chicken Nuggets...
Or getting a 100" UHD OLED Flat screen and plugging in your VCR...
Or getting a Criterion Collection Edition of Ernest Saves Christmas...
Or getting a SideShow Premium Format Statue of Yahoo Serious...
Or getting a Yugo with a V8 engine...
Or a Krispy Kreme donut with tofu filling...

 

[Jeek]

Is it possible to get the same number for every upcoming FA Boxset when bought through the HDN GB?

 

[JCC]

Thanks for the tag @nefilim !
This just makes me all kinds of confused...
This is a walking, talking contradiction!
It's like going to the Royal Palace and getting served a Big Mac with Chicken Nuggets...
Or getting a 100" UHD OLED Flat screen and plugging in your VCR...
Or getting a Criterion Collection Edition of Ernest Saves Christmas...
Or getting a SideShow Premium Format Statue of Yahoo Serious...
Or getting a Yugo with a V8 engine...
Or a Krispy Kreme donut with tofu filling...

Tofu is delicious. Ever have fried tofu?

 

[Actarus]

I prefer the Kimchi lenticular slip because it has a title.

It was a Fullslip NO lenticular for Fantastic Four Kimchidvd Collection #07 ? I see you do not own it, as there is no kimchi lenticular of this movie ...and that is the reason, you like it better because it has a Title front of Fullslip which you thought was a lenti that you do not have in hands ??? before you can say which one you prefer, wouldn't it be better to have both in hands to judge/compare instead of simple speculations ?

 

[Actarus]

Is it possible to get the same number for every upcoming FA Boxset when bought through the HDN GB?

Unfortunately not he cannot guarantee even though he tries, but he can only work with what film arena gives him which varies from releases to releases. He cannot choose as he please.

 

[ChoppedUp]

I too am confused on the numbering system. Can somebody please clear that up? Are they going to # outside of box and not the inside steels, similar to BF's Kung Fu Panda? Oh I hope that's not the same.

 

[Actarus]

I too am confused on the numbering system. Can somebody please clear that up? Are they going to # outside of box and not the inside steels, similar to BF's Kung Fu Panda? Oh I hope that's not the same.

It is difficult to provide concrete info as it differs from the first Boxes (john wick and Terminator), The first Box Love Rosie is not out yet so nothing that can be fully confirmed on this detail. I know from the pictures there is the numbering sticker Bottom of Hard Box, and I assume(should be) each Fullslip ed1 and ed2 will also be numbered same number as the Box. Now will they use numbering cards on all 3 pieces or just numbering stickers for the hard Box edition, that I don't know.

 

[blu-steel]

Singles Editions;
Ed#1 Numbered 000 - 400
Ed#2 Numbered 000 - 400

Ed#3 HardBox;
HardBox Numbered 000 - 500
Ed#1 within HardBox 000 - 500 (same number as the main HardBox)
Ed#2 within HardBox 000 - 500 (same number as the main HardBox)

That is stupid idea. Now there will be 2 of each edition with the same number.

 

[Actarus]

That is stupid idea. Now there will be 2 of each edition with the same number.

For John Wick they did that also but named differently the numbering cards/numbering Sticker which for the singles differs from the Box Edition.
So instead of having the numbering card say Limited Edition as we would see on a single, for the Box set the numbering sticker States ''Limited Edition Gift Box'' so there might be 2 of the same number for John wick, well 3 actually... but we can tell its from the Box set because of the way it is numbered.
I only assumed the Box for LR and F4 will be numbered same way since I cannot see as there is no beautyshot for the BOX. John Wick we could see the way it is numbered from the Gift Box Beautyshot you can see the numbering cards and stickers are named differently.

I guess its better to have this new type of Box in hands to really see if they will do the same of differently.

 

[JCC]

For John Wick they did that also but named differently the numbering cards/numbering Sticker which for the singles differs from the Box Edition.
So instead of having the numbering card say Limited Edition as we would see on a single, for the Box set the numbering sticker States ''Limited Edition Gift Box'' so there might be 2 of the same number for John wick, well 3 actually... but we can tell its from the Box set because of the way it is numbered.
I only assumed the Box for LR and F4 will be numbered same way since I cannot see as there is no beautyshot for the BOX. John Wick we could see the way it is numbered from the Gift Box Beautyshot you can see the numbering cards and stickers are named differently.

I guess its better to have this new type of Box in hands to really see if they will do the same of differently.

Don't take this the wrong way (always a good way to preface a sentence ), but do you live on this forum? Just wondering!

 

[extantsrevenge]

Wow, Filmarena sure knows how to impress. I guess if you are a Fan of this movies these are the editions to own. And even if you don`t like the movie I assume you have to appreciate how much effort Filmarena put into these. They are nice additions to the Filmarena collection.

I think the way they number the releases is rather clever. You can get a single edition with a low number and also the box, the stickers will have a difference, so no confusion here. I mean these are 3 Editions so why should the boxset have number 1-500 and the other 501-900, sure HDzeta does it this why. But I personally find the numbering from Filmarena better.
I guess one of the main reasons they do it like this, must be because this way there is no problem with the still collectible numbers, you`re assigned to.