Le Grand Bleu (Blu-ray SteelBook) (KimchiDVD Exclusive #2) [Korea]

[biscuitnoir]

Le Grand Bleu (Blu-ray SteelBook) (KimchiDVD Exclusive #2) [Korea]
Release date: {param} October 30th, 2013
Price: $44.99
Purchase links:
Lenticular Version (Sold-out)
Quarter Slip Version (Sold-out)

Specs:
Size: Blu-Ray Steelbook (G2)
Discs: 2 (Theater Cut on disc #1, Extended Cut on disc #2)
Region Free: Yes
Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0, French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Korean

Limited edition features:
Limited to 2000
Available outside KimchiDVD: No
Numbered: Yes (numbers to be given randomly)
Exclusive Sticker: Yes
Exclusive contents: Artcard with dolphin holder for the ALL copies.
Extras items: Photo Cards or Booklet (TBC)
Slipcover: Quarter Slip to Match the Artwork of the Steelbook/Lenticular Slipcover (2 versions of the release will be offer
Special Treatment: Debossed Title and Hyper-Gloss Finish on 90% artwork confirmed
Per Choi: Only debossed title, No border

List of Kimchidvd Exclusive SteelBook Editions

* Lenticular Edition (1500 limited)
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* Quarter Slip Edition (500 limited)
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Final Artwork:

Old infos:

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Oct. 16 Update:

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(Big thanks to Choi!!!)

Kimchi just confirmed that last pre-order will start at 21st Oct. 20:00 PM (Korea Time)
Click here for International hours

- 1/4 and lenticular will be available too
- 1/4 slip is less than 50 copies, please be hurry to grasp one if you like to add in your collection

August 9 Update:

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Important Announcement here.

Due to Thanks giving day(biggest holiday in Asia), some color adjustment on artwork (more bright tons and saturation etc) and remove title on the back (not front) raised from feedback of HDN ninja's opinion.

Last friday scanavo told Kimchidvd to delay the final shipment of product.
Estimated release date has to be changed as Middle of October or End of October.

due to cancellation of LGB order in Kimchi, Kimchi will re-open the pre-order for rest of quantity around 16th September or later day (it will be announced soon)

Please kindly understand the delay for adjusting steelbook looks even better and manufacturing issue in scanavo.

I will share the steelbook sample picture as soon as it arrive in Kimchi, might be around final week of September (Steelbook & lenticular)

Mod, Please update release date in OP

Thanks

June 19th Update:

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Updated artwork and info from Kimchi:
Front/back:

Inside:

Infos:
Coating: Hyper-gloss
Embossed/Debossed: Debossed Title (Le Grand Bleu)
Special treatment: Special request for ocean-blue color

July 1st update:

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The steelbook will be offered in TWO versions:

1) 1500 units with a lenticular slipcover;
2) 500 units with a quarter slipcover;

All 2000 copies will be offered with the numbered card.

All copies will be individually numbered: 1-1500 for the lenticular version, 1-500 for the quarter slip version.

First shots of the releases will be presented in the next few days.

Pre-order will go live July 8th 9:00 AM Korea time (Monday July 7th 12:00AM GMT, 8:00PM EST, 5:00PM PST).

Pre-Order Price (for the first 3 days): $41.99 (regular price is $44.99).

Pre-Order Quantity: 250 copies for the quarter slip version, 500 copies for the lenticular slipcover version.

July 3rd update:

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Slipcover pictures!

Quarter slipcover front and back:

Lenticular slipcover front and back:

1st pre-order info: (ended)

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Special Pre-Order Session:
July 8th 9:00 AM Korea time (Sunday July 7th 12:00AM GMT, 8:00PM EST, 5:00PM PST)
Promotional pre-order price: $41.99

2nd pre-order info: (ended)

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Major update from Choi 7/13/2013: [Mod. Edit: PLEASE READ]

Today I officially announced the pre-order date & time for 2nd round
as I said before, Kimchi will fix pre-order date & time based on UK time zone.

London (United Kingdom - England) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 13:00:00 BST UTC+1 hour
Seoul (South Korea) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 21:00:00 KST UTC+9 hours
Vancouver (Canada - British Columbia) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 05:00:00 PDT UTC-7 hours
New York (U.S.A. - New York) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 08:00:00 EDT UTC-4 hours
Paris (France) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 14:00:00 CEST UTC+2 hours
Corresponding UTC (GMT) Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 12:00:00

-1x copy per slipcover (2x copies for slipcover was sold out too fast like 7 min, That's why kimchi put more restriction for quarter slip release)
-5x copies per lenticular

here is technical problem solved so far

after you pay via paypal, you will automatically return to main page of kimchidvd and you can go to order page to check if your order is completed.

(previous kimchi, does not provide automatic payment completed by paypal, only kimchi handle one by one to complete order by manually matched with paypal transaction. it's kind of big burden and many problem happened)

and another announcement for shipping

Small packet is removed, K-packet applied for all of item sold in kimchidvd
K-packet is slightly expensive than small packet but there is lots of benefits

- Printed slip with tracking number
- End-to-End tracking with delivery confirmation (No lost shipment)
- Reasonable cost than EMS
- generally takes 5-15 days (EMS: 5-10 days, Small packet 15 -35 days)

but some member are curious why kimchidvd changed shipping method

From T2 kimchi release, Kimchi handled more than 1,000 box to ship out to post office KR, this is a big volume of post office KR to handle only for one store.

so post office does not allow kimchi to accept small packet any more
and asked kimchi to change K-packet rather than small packet due to too many package in one or two day.

after changed of k-packet, pack & shipping process is much more faster than small packet and very reliable shipping method in terms of tracking.

even now, some of member did not received T2 kimchi after shipping process done at 26th June because no tracking available for small packet.

1 or 2 steelbook for shipping charge between small packet & k-packet is only difference around 2$

please kindly understand kr post office policy for massive volume of shipment like over 1,000 boxes and more powerful tracking for lost shipment protection.

Thanks

Update #2 7/10/2013 from Choi:

1x limit per order for 1/4
5x limit per order for lenticular

Last first batch was

2x limit per order for 1/4
5x limit per order for lenticular

 

[djprodikis]

Waiting for Shipping... That's a good sign I take it ??

 

[SlyFondle]

Sounds a little like Silkscreen to me

Silkscreen lacquer is thick and dries high on the surface of SteelBook’s metal surface – approx. 0,1mm. This creates a great visual and tactile effect. Silkscreen can be tinted with color, and can be printed with the same high degree of control that we can achieve with offset print. Please notice that we can only print silkscreen within a specified boundary on the case.

It's not a silkscreen finish because it can only be applied to a defined area, not the whole steelbook.

 

[Marina Blue]

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WOW!!!!! This beautiful, AMAZING!!!!!!

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I think Kimchi just tried too hard for this release.In the end,i'm not sure if it really pulled it off.This probably ranks below the other exclsuives they've had.The colors just didn't end up being vsiually vibrant compared to the stock photos from the very beginning.I also had some quality control issues with the one i opened up.There's a very obvious manufacturer's indentation on the bottom corner and a few paint chips as well.Wonder what they're policy is for this release since there's no more remaining stock.

Send them back and get a refund, they won't have any trouble getting rid of them.

 

[BigBlizz]

Mine still says payment completed. WTF??

 

[blu-steel]

I'd be pissed if I was someone who bought this on ebay as a pre-order from someone for over $100 like I have seen going on. This is one reason I don't do pre-orders. I want my clients to be happy with me.

 

[taylorlarose]

I don't remember how many copies I have coming, but I do know my grandma made a nicer steelbook than this.

 

[Marina Blue]

I'd be pissed if I was someone who bought this on ebay as a pre-order from someone for over $100 like I have seen going on. This is one reason I don't do pre-orders. I want my clients to be happy with me.

I pre-ordered both of these from KimchiDVD and I'd be pissed if I paid over $100 for either one.

I'd also be pissed if someone I bought from on eBay kept canceling their auctions before the end time/date.



eBay Bid Cancellation Notice - Item

Dear eBay Community Member,
The bid that you entered for the item (190949868855) has been cancelled. You can view the reason provided for the cancellation by selecting the (bid history) link from the individual item page.

Please be cautious if you are contacted about purchasing this item after the bid has been cancelled and as always avoid paying for your eBay item using instant wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram as these payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Regards,
eBay

 

[teddyjun]

Korean user can't buy Kimchidvd exclusive. Kimchidvd only sells foreign users. So sad

 

[Bunk]

Kimchidvd only sells foreign users.

Hey, I don't want to be sold! But if I were to be sold, I'm sure I'd be a grail .

Anyway, what I take from the last 3 pages is that I guess I have a very high tolerance for steelbooks because I love what I'm seeing, I'm not following the herd on this one .

I've ordered the lenticular (as always ), I think the pics look good, I love the art chosen, and I don't think I'll be disappointed. Can't wait to have it — this steelbook's status has changed from "payment completed" to "waiting for shipping" (I ordered it on July 17), and that's cool (cool, cool, cool).

 

[domalorite]

I also had some quality control issues with the one i opened up.There's a very obvious manufacturer's indentation on the bottom corner and a few paint chips as well.

Mine has a two scratches on the front below the text, and a few paint chips. Also a dent on the back. I've resigned to the fact that its impossible to get a flawless steelbook nowadays. When I first started collecting steelbooks I would get irate with any imperfection. Now, I just don't care.

That is definitely not a crackle finish. Definitely looks glossy but what type I'm not sure without seeing it in hand.

I've never seen such a finish like this before, and from all the comments neither have anyone else. Here's a completely speculative thought.

[SPECULATION]
The sides of the steelbook do not have the gloss layer applied to it. Based on this observation, I think the matte finish was first applied to it in error. Then instead of reproducing another batch they simply added the high gloss finish on the top and bottom of the steelbook. The sides left untouched. This would explain the awful streak effect from using the matte finish but also that its glossy. It would also explain why this was delayed.
[/SPECULATION]

I was really hoping for Cars 2 like gloss finish. Similar blue colours but the finish on that is just so sexy.

 

[ash333]

This is pretty darn good for a second try - KimchiDVD Exclusive #2!!

Again, well done Tony and KimchiDVD!! Be encouraged and energized by the many, many collectors who are excited by this exclusive!

 

[moviefiend]

Hey, I don't want to be sold! But if I were to be sold, I'm sure I'd be a grail .

Anyway, what I take from the last 3 pages is that I guess I have a very high tolerance for steelbooks because I love what I'm seeing, I'm not following the herd on this one .

I've ordered the lenticular (as always ), I think the pics look good, I love the art chosen, and I don't think I'll be disappointed. Can't wait to have it — this steelbook's status has changed from "payment completed" to "waiting for shipping" (I ordered it on July 17), and that's cool (cool, cool, cool) .

+1 w/ all that, and mine's "waiting for shipping" now as well
I can't tolerate a big, deep scratch or an obvious dent, but small imperfections don't usually drive me crazy
I always have 16 SteelBooks lined up in front of my home theater & towers about 7 feet away from my couch & most of the pseudo-nitpicky things ppl complain about you probably wouldn't even see from this distance
Having said that, Scanavo is like every other company out there...
There's always room for improvement, and I'm confident that they recognize this & will continue to improve w/ regards to the finished product

 

[extremecinema]

Received my order today in the NE of the USA...ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Lenticular has astonishing depth!

As for numbers, on the quarter slip I got 25, and on the lenticular, 160.

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I think Kimchi just tried too hard for this release.In the end,i'm not sure if it really pulled it off.This probably ranks below the other exclsuives they've had.The colors just didn't end up being vsiually vibrant compared to the stock photos from the very beginning.I also had some quality control issues with the one i opened up.There's a very obvious manufacturer's indentation on the bottom corner and a few paint chips as well.Wonder what they're policy is for this release since there's no more remaining stock.

By all means, send 'em back..they'll have no problem reselling them!

 

[blu-steel]

If anyone wants to send their orders back I will buy them off you as long as they are sealed with no dents or scratches.

 

[Staind]

The Lenti one looks very nice...

 

[AlexG]

If anyone wants to send their orders back I will buy them off you as long as they are sealed with no dents or scratches.

Such a nice guy...

But seriously why are members here disappointed with this particular release.....

 

[blu-steel]

Such a nice guy...

But seriously why are members here disappointed with this particular release.....

Probably because everyone got spoiled by the $15 Iron Man Play last year. That was an aberration and nobody should expect to get anything like that again as a loss leader. I gurantee Play lost money on those releases.

 

[smileyx9]

Such a nice guy...

But seriously why are members here disappointed with this particular release.....

Well,seeing the first Pics i was very disappointed - but now,the latest Pics look awesome-glad i didin`t cancel it-Kimchi Status: prepared for shipping

 

[montana2974]

For me like I said before, I am more then happy , I love the finish and the beautiful colour's on these steels and thy look beautiful together on my shelf .

 

[Real Steel]

There are too many types of finish now. Crackle gloss? Perhaps we need a thread to educate us on all the different finishes with clear detailed photos.