Oppenheimer (2023) (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Ultimate Collector's Edition) [UK]

[paulboland]

Release date: November 18, 2024
Purchase links: Amazon UK - Zavvi - HMV
Price: £44.99
Notes: SteelBook Finish Gloss & Debossed - Rigid slipcase with soft touch and spot UV detail - 60-page abridged ‘Unleashing Oppenheimer’ book - Artcards - Double-sided poster

Spoiler: SteelBook

 

[Dan]

I can't believe I am saying this, but the WWA looks better judging by the steel art itself (without the slip packaging).

 

[MM3]

I can't believe I am saying this, but the WWA looks better judging by the steel art itself (without the slip packaging).

I think the gloss finish and debossing will make this one the best for now. The streaky matte finish ruined the other WWA steelbooks that were previously released - at least in my opinion.

 

[Lollard2002]

Universal are on a roll! Looks/sounds really nice... makes me wish I actually liked the movie lol.

Sadly a pass for me as I didn't like the movie.....

 

[BluSteel2012]

Loving these Universal editions. Hope they'll do Nope or The Invisible Man next, both of which have had pretty underwhelming steelbooks so far.

Just bought the sh1tty original Nope steelbook, so yeah, probably a new superior one on the way soon....

 

[samdavies]

Zavvi and hmv soldout now. Longer than expected, though that's probably only due to the undisclosed print run.

 

[Bob L'Eponge]

I think the gloss finish and debossing will make this one the best for now. The streaky matte finish ruined the other WWA steelbooks that were previously released - at least in my opinion.

The original steels were zero varnish at the insistence of the manufacturer. Having seen the metal running sheets for this new gloss version & the way we set up the white hit, they look really strong (in my opinion)
Even though artwork and finishes are always subjective, I think people will really see a difference despite the fact we're on a very similar colour palette.

 

[samdavies]

The original steels were zero varnish at the insistence of the manufacturer. Having seen the metal running sheets for this new gloss version & the way we set up the white hit, they look really strong (in my opinion)
Even though artwork and finishes are always subjective, I think people will really see a difference despite the fact we're on a very similar colour palette.

Sounds great. Do you have any information on the finish of the upcoming shaun of the dead 20th anniversary steelbook, please?

 

[Bob L'Eponge]

Sounds great. Do you have any information on the finish of the upcoming shaun of the dead 20th anniversary steelbook, please?

Shaun is also gloss, no emboss work - artwork selected specifically by filmmaker as one of his favourites.

 

[Flloydo]

Shaun is also gloss, no emboss work - artwork selected specifically by filmmaker as one of his favourites.

F**king great news

 

[samdavies]

Shaun is also gloss, no emboss work - artwork selected specifically by filmmaker as one of his favourites.

excellent, thank you. I know this is specifically an anniversary release, but are there plans to release hot fuzz and world's end in the same style? as the artist did matching pieces for all 3 films.

 

[Flloydo]

excellent, thank you. I know this is specifically an anniversary release, but are there plans to release hot fuzz and world's end in the same style? as the artist did matching pieces for all 3 films.

The little cornetto on the spine gives me hope. I’d love all 3 with these posters personally

 

[Noodles]

The original steels were zero varnish at the insistence of the manufacturer.

Forgot Scanavo try to force studios to opt for zero varnish/matte. Screw what the people actually buying them want

 

[Bob L'Eponge]

Worth mentioning that the white hit on this Oppenheimer steelbook is also a lot lower saturation than the original two, so as well as being brighter with the varnish, there's also more of a metallic shine coming through.
It's still subtle but I think people will be happy when they get these in hand in November - I'm looking forward to seeing the response.

 

[Bungral]

If this was sold out at Zavvi, it’s back in stock by the way.

 

[Lenny Nero]

Worth mentioning that the white hit on this Oppenheimer steelbook is also a lot lower saturation than the original two, so as well as being brighter with the varnish, there's also more of a metallic shine coming through.
It's still subtle but I think people will be happy when they get these in hand in November - I'm looking forward to seeing the response.

What's the worldwide print run? I just want to feel like we're in the early 2000s, if you say "10,000".

 

[tommyh84]

Worth mentioning that the white hit on this Oppenheimer steelbook is also a lot lower saturation than the original two, so as well as being brighter with the varnish, there's also more of a metallic shine coming through.
It's still subtle but I think people will be happy when they get these in hand in November - I'm looking forward to seeing the response.

Hopefully metallic shine doesn't mean bare metal like so many orange steels suffer with

 

[Flloydo]

Worth mentioning that the white hit on this Oppenheimer steelbook is also a lot lower saturation than the original two, so as well as being brighter with the varnish, there's also more of a metallic shine coming through.
It's still subtle but I think people will be happy when they get these in hand in November - I'm looking forward to seeing the response.

 

[Noodles]

Hopefully metallic shine doesn't mean bare metal like so many orange steels suffer with

Sounds like it unfortunately

 

[Bob L'Eponge]

Sounds like it unfortunately

No, def not bare metal - just more life to it than the previous steels that were nearly 100% white hit base coat

 

[Flloydo]

No, def not bare metal - just more life to it than the previous steels that were nearly 100% white hit base coat

But white hit base coat makes the colours thicker and pop more. No one wants metallic sheen under gloss. Looks cheap