Kingsman: The Secret Service (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Manta Lab Exclusive No. 4) [Hong Kong]

[IRON MAN]

Release date: March 10, 2017
Purchase links: Full Slip A - Full Slip B - Lenticular - One Click - Pre-order on February 3 at 8 PM (HKT, GMT+8)
Price: $38.99 (Individual Editions) - $155.96 (One Click)
Notes: 2500 numbered copies, for both domestic and international markets. Orders limited to 2 Copies for Single Edition and 1 Set for One Click.
HDN Group Buy: hosted by Aniv

Spoiler

Full Slip A: Numbered 301 to 600
Full Slip B: Numbered 301 to 700
Lenticular Full Slip: Numbered 301 to 900
Lenticular Magnet Quarter Slip (with One Click Only): Numbered 1 to 400
One Click: Numbered 1 to 400

Goodies:

- Full sized Glossy Booklet, Photo Card(5ea), Character Card(7ea) Exclusive Numbering Sticker, Exclusive Release Sticker(Faux Leather with Gold Foil Stamping) + Exclusive Lenticular Sticker + Spec Sheet
5. Effects
- Full Slip A: Spot Glossy + Spot Holofoil + Spot Gold Foil + Embossing
- Full Slip B: Glossy Logo Pattern background + Spot Glossy + Spot Gold Foil + Embossing
- Lenticular Full Slip(PET) - Full Sided Lenticular Full Slip with 3D+Depth and Color changing spine
- Lenticular Magnet Quarter Slip - 3D+Depth Lenticular (Frame Size) + Spot Gold Foil + Glossy + Embossing
- Leather Box - High Quality Faux Leather + Gold Foil Logo Stamping + Black Velvet finish inside + Magnet Door

 

[tha_lunatic]

as long as I get a superb release I dont care about the delay

 

[Noodles]

Yep, said it a million times before in regards to delays... I'd rather they take their time and make it perfect instead of rushing it and delivering something inferior.

Take all the time you need, Manta.

 

[sunnyx]

All sold out for the time being

 

[lgans316]

Don't believe in Manta's sold out. We have seen all of their products come back in stock multiple times. This is why I stopped participating on the Manta GBs.

 

[yeslek]

I don't mind the delay, as long as the product is right.

and at least they are letting us know

 

[lgans316]

and at least they are letting us know

I am sure every retailer lets us know lol. If I was ML, I would be offering store credit if delay is more than 2 weeks. This is because they took money from us well in advance.

 

[Actarus]

I Don't mind the delays either. I'd rather them to take the time needed to offer a high quality product instead of rushing the process and having less than perfect Steelbooks !

 

[lgans316]

I Don't mind the delays either. I'd rather them to take the time needed to offer a high quality product instead of rushing the process and having less than perfect Steelbooks !

It is about principle. When you take money well in advance, it is natural for buyers to expect the seller to stick to the timelines.

 

[Actarus]

It is about principle. When you take money well in advance, it is natural for buyers to expect the seller to stick to the timelines.

It's been like this ever since I started collecting 3 years ago. Blufans used to take our money, and on the contrary to this short delays from manta on this, Bufans went up to an 8 months delay several times on several releases. I guess I got used for it to be part of the game, but nevertheless nothing ever happens smoothly, there's always something and I rather them to take their time needed to produce a ''perfect steelbook'' as opposed to rushing the process so they can be on schedule.

Manta have shown nothing but being up front with us, always providing info and keeping us up to date on what is happening.

I personally don't mind this delay, its bound to happen with other retailer as well.

 

[howarmat]

It is about principle. When you take money well in advance, it is natural for buyers to expect the seller to stick to the timelines.

Then maybe you shouldnt give them money in advance...

 

[Actarus]

Then maybe you shouldnt give them money in advance...

I don't think he did

 

[lgans316]

Then maybe you shouldnt give them money in advance...

You can always keep arguing but I paid under the assumption that they will stick to the release date. I used to be patient those days but not any longer as there are too many releases and we need sufficient funds to purchase and not locked with some retailer for months.

 

[cooey]

 

[Maximus15]

You can always keep arguing but I paid under the assumption that they will stick to the release date. I used to be patient those days but not any longer as there are too many releases and we need sufficient funds to purchase and not locked with some retailer for months.

One thing I have learnt since becoming a collector, don't ever assume! They will be quick to take your money, never quick to release, and extremely difficult to give it back even if good reason. Same as most businesses unfortunately, even the banking system works like this, instant payment but wait 3-5 days for refunds

 

[Danzigg1979]

All good things come to those who wait so I am hopefull it will be worth the wait.
In all fairness it's not just Manta who take money upfront only to change the release date, Blufans, HD Zeta, Nova and FA,
It seems to be the norm nowadays.

What is frustrating is when you bust a nut to pay either pay directly (or via GB) to ensure you don't miss a deadline and then its delayed I can see it may put collectors off but as a long time comic book collector I'm used to delays

 

[misformatt]

All good things come to those who wait so I am hopefull it will be worth the wait.
In all fairness it's not just Manta who take money upfront only to change the release date, Blufans, HD Zeta, Nova and FA,
It seems to be the norm nowadays.

What is frustrating is when you bust a nut to pay either pay directly (or via GB) to ensure you don't miss a deadline and then its delayed I can see it may put collectors off but as a long time comic book collector I'm used to delays

I didn't realize this idiom had two very different definitions.

 

[Danzigg1979]

I didn't realize this idiom had two very different definitions.

Yeah i see what I did there, trying to hit the middle ground, neverind.

 

[Actarus]

I do not own a White Steelbook, I am sure this must be similar as a black steel and any light scratches would show

I hope the factory where they get them made will have high quality standard so we get Perfect Steels

Looking forward to that white Steel

 

[misformatt]

And I'm not sure why anyone would be upset by the delay; Manta sends me a free Revenant one-click every time an order is postponed. Talk about service!

 

[misformatt]

I do not own a White Steelbook, I am sure this must be similar as a black steel and any light scratches would show

I hope the factory where they get them made will have high quality standard so we get Perfect Steels

Looking forward to that white Steel

I actually find white steelbooks to be much more forgiving. Whether chipped down to the paint (silver against white doesn't stand out as badly as silver against black), or just lighter scuffs in the gloss. When the gloss gets marred on a black steel, it shows up really well because the opacity of the scuff appears white/milky against the steelbook. On a white steelbook, the effect is far less noticeable than with darker colors.

That said, there are quite a few areas of solid white on this steelbook. Flaws are always much harder to spot on patterned paint jobs.

And I'm surprised this will be your first white steel, @Actarus! But I suppose so many "white" steelbooks are really just half-assed metallic finishes; a truly white steelbook is a thing of beauty.