Gladiator Ultimate Edition (Blu-ray SteelBook) (HDzeta Exclusive No.3) [China]

[wxlinkswd]

Release date: March, 2015
Notes: Glossy finish, Title and Helmet Embossed
Steelbook Made in Denmark, Limited 3000 copies.
Disc: Remasterd Disc +Bonus disc, 2 discs are Region Free

* Note, the Lenticular is not glued to slip, it is loose. It was supposed to be loose, according to the design by HDzeta, but this was not clear in the mockup. Someone will be in contact you with to determine whether you wish to receive the product as intended, or wait for a 'glued' replacement from your hub leader, after Xin sends it to them.

Group Buy details (click on spoiler)

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1. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Tripack Version Round 1 ---100 copies for HDN
Price: 160 $US (include shipping to hub)
Group Buy Link < Click (SOLD OUT)

2. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Tripack Version Round 2 ---200 copies for HDN
Price: 160 $US (include shipping to hub)
Group Buy Link < click (SOLD OUT)

3. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Lenticular Version --- 300-400 copies for HDN
Price: 56 $US (include shipping to hub)
Group Buy Link < click

4. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Normal Slip Version --- 200-300 copies for HDN
Price: 53 $US (include shipping to hub)
Group Buy Link < click

5. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Quarter Slip Version --- 150 copies for HDN
Price: 50 $US (include shipping to hub)
Group Buy Link < click

6. GB-Gladiator Ultimate Edition Lenticular/Normal/Quarter Slip Version Round 2 --- 150 copies for HDN
Price: 56$ / 53$ / 50$
Group Buy Link < click

Spoiler: Inside art

All the different editions:
Lenticular Slip: (with normal number card) 1300 copies(No.0001-No.0500 for the boxset, not sold seperatly)

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Normal Slip: (with normal number card) 1000 copies(No.0001-No.0500 for the boxset, not sold seperatly)

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1/4 Slip: (with normal number card) 700 copies(No.0001-No.0500 for the boxset, not sold seperatly)

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Triple Boxset Artwork: (with Special Metal Number card) Only 500 copies, No.0001-No.0500

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For in-hand pics, see this post.

Spoiler: Old infos

Item delayed due to manufacturing/printing issue.
Please see Xin's updated post here​

**Please direct all inquiries regarding Steelbook payments, invoices, etc to Alex**
Hubs will invoice for shipping later when Steelbooks are received by the hub leaders.

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[jordanwalkert]

Doesn't bother me at all as I am one of the minority who just chucks the slip in a big box.

I like my Steels naked or maybe with a sexy lenti-magnet but that is it

Then why would you even order the lenti? Why not just get the 1/4th slip??

 

[galareta2332]

I understand that negativity, but in my opinion it's not a big problem:
1. You can live it in protective foil, as i did with HTYD, i only unsealed it on the top, for possibility to takie steel out.
Lenti keeps very thight in it

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2. You can buy protective slips / shells from Steelbook Central and i think on 99% it will go great. I didn't test it on HTYD but it is great on Kimchi Iron Man for example.

 

[BDDB]

Then why would you even order the lenti? Why not just get the 1/4th slip??

What difference does it make to me?
All i know from what I see on here is that more people tend to collect 1/4 or full slips so I try to avoid them if I can.

 

[hellboydce1]

Are hdzeta movies the same size as blufans or novamedia/kimchi (just wondering what size covers to order)

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Are hdzeta movies the same size as blufans or novamedia/kimchi (just wondering what size covers to order)

I've got HTTYD in an SC3. Its an awkward fit but it went in. Seems to be the same size as Kimchi Iron Man.

 

[hellboydce1]

I've got HTTYD in an SC3. Its an awkward fit but it went in. Seems to be the same size as Kimchi Iron Man.

Cheers, was just looking at steelbook central and he recommends scf2 for blufans and scf1 for kimchi

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Cheers, was just looking at steelbook central and he recommends scf2 for blufans and scf1 for kimchi

That would make sense. I've got Blufans Iron Man in an SCF2 but it's too tall for the Kimchi one.

Can't remember why I bought the SC3s but they are not ideal on Kimchi/HDzeta, they just about squeeze in.

 

[BluSteel2012]

Where did this pic come from? Shouldn't it have been posted here before now??

No,its still separately

That white artwork was never once mentioned in the OP? That's a big chunk of info to leave out. Bummer.

Can't help feeling a bit manipulated. It's a pity the payment is taken so early before everything gets finalised and the product is ready to go.

At least the steelbook itself looks awesome.

 

[DodgyDave]

It's called a con.
They pull you in with the free empty case and then fleece you for that crap white sleeve and loose lenti.

 

[Hooch]

I still think the 1/4 slip is the way to go, because of the look and low print (700).

 

[mbennett76]

Can someone explain this to me, I got in when the group buy re-opened so when do I get invoiced for the product:
1. Pay for the item shipped from Asia then again pay for customs and shipping at the hub, or...
2. Pay for everything as one when it reaches the hub?
I'm a little confused it's the first time I've done a group buy through a hub

 

[BluSteel2012]

Can someone explain this to me, I got in when the group buy re-opened so when do I get invoiced for the product:
1. Pay for the item shipped from Asia then again pay for customs and shipping at the hub, or...
2. Pay for everything as one when it reaches the hub?
I'm a little confused it's the first time I've done a group buy through a hub

First you pay for the item and shipping to your hub from China.

Then all you have to pay is shipping from your hub to you (and any custom fees that might arise) when your hub leader receives them from China.

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

I personally dont think many will be too bothered by the lenti being separate, what they will be bothered by is the lack of transparency in regards to the info HDzeta gave before these went on sale.

Shooting yourself in the foot here guys ;/ Little things like this can mean a lot to some people, so learn from this for future releases.

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

Can someone explain this to me, I got in when the group buy re-opened so when do I get invoiced for the product:
1. Pay for the item shipped from Asia then again pay for customs and shipping at the hub, or...
2. Pay for everything as one when it reaches the hub?
I'm a little confused it's the first time I've done a group buy through a hub

It's all explained in the UK HUB thread my friend

 

[badgerman]

People here staring that they are fine with it being loose, yes you may be, but the issue is why wasn't this stated until the products had been shipped. We should have saw that image before payment was taken. Or at least been informed. It's a lot of money for people to be spending, and making decisions on with false information. I'm starting to think there should be a group buy rule that no payment is taken until at least one steel of each version has been displayed, and fully described. That way people could foresee being sold short like this, maybe change their mind or back out completely before and major numbers have to be ordered from the GB Host.

 

[BluSteel2012]

I'm starting to think there should be a group buy rule that no payment is taken until at least one steel of each version has been displayed, and fully described.

That's a fantastic idea.

 

[mnementh]

Agree - payment should not be taken until a final product has been displayed for any GB.

 

[BluSteel2012]

Or at least hold back X amount of copies per GB for AFTER the product has been released so it gives an option to decide.

 

[IRON MAN]

I've reached out to @wxlinkswd by PM and asked him to shed some light on this. Thanks for your patience, all!

 

[smileyx9]

People here staring that they are fine with it being loose, yes you may be, but the issue is why wasn't this stated until the products had been shipped. We should have saw that image before payment was taken. Or at least been informed. It's a lot of money for people to be spending, and making decisions on with false information. I'm starting to think there should be a group buy rule that no payment is taken until at least one steel of each version has been displayed, and fully described. That way people could foresee being sold short like this, maybe change their mind or back out completely before and major numbers have to be ordered from the GB Host.

Agree