MANIACS Collector's Box featuring;
E1
E2
E3 (4K disc)
E5 B
For those of you considering getting this but aren't too sure about the price, if you can afford it then just go for it. I know people need to budget for these things, which is what I did knowing this was on the way a while back, but I would rather get it and have the option to sell it on if I don't like it than not get it and be disappointed.
On balance, looking at the slip artwork where collectively you have a stunning image, the fact that the steelbook is WEA, the fact that a 4K disc is part of the set, and that each one is a different finish (variety is the spice of life)
then I guess weighing all that up against the price it isn't such a bad thing to dive into getting this, if affordable, as opposed to missing out if it is something you really want.
At present this is the only WEA for this film and if you are a collector of the MCU and take it upon yourself to obtain WEA editions because artwork is far better, then you will kick yourself if you don't go for this, even just an individual.
I get that people want to wait to see the slip reveals before they make their choice, but my god if each one is a stunner and it's a tough decision to make, and collectively they do go hand in hand, then there will be one hell of a scramble for the Maniacs set I would think, at least for those 'considering' getting it anyway.
I tell you what, I have really started some hardcore planning around buying steelbooks now... MCU and DCEU only I must add, because some fantastic releases have come and gone (CAP: WS Kimchi, Dr. Strange Blufans, GOTG2 Blufans, Zeta DC sets etc) and will continue to come. The majority of us are not millionaires (maybe one or two on here I don't know about? lol) so budgeting for these sets now, knowing in advance they are going to be released is the key. I personally could not keep up trying to buy all different films from different retailers, it became too much, so I've completely cut out any other movies apart from these because I realised they have become my focus and highlight of my steelbook collecting. Where I've saved money cutting down elsewhere, I have began to put it into these instead.
I love Alien and the Alien series, I love Pixars, i love the Cornetto Trilogy... but my heart isn't into buying those more than it is buying the above, so i've forced myself now to stick with the 'superhero' genre only.
So like I say, if you can afford the sets then get them, through careful research here if need be, because I don't think you will regret it when they are in hand. The design is a cleverly thought out and sneaky one!