The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (3D Blu-ray SteelBook) [Taiwan]

[AlexG]

Looks like it's happening!!!

Release Date: April 3rd, 2013

JSDVD Buy Link - Active
Yesasia

Actual pictures courtesy of hung17:

Spoiler

 

[AlexG]

If we're including the regular 2D version into the discussion than the Singapore version is the best but the black background on the 3D just doesn't cut it IMO. But like Alex said that was the best they can do since there wasn't approval on the Studio's part for graphics on the slip. Had it been..than I would've expressed a different tune. It's still good overall....

 

[Researcher]

The FR release comes with a lenti magnet, has a glossy finish and a decent slip. The TW release has none of that, only a box, which is out of alignment with the steelbook art.

I have a copy of the TW version in hand and the FR version en route, but to me the comparison only leads to one result, tbh. I wish the TW version was better looking, but it just ain't..

 

[BigBlizz]

The FR release comes with a lenti magnet, has a glossy finish and a decent slip. The TW release has none of that, only a box, which is out of alignment with the steelbook art.

I have a copy of the TW version in hand and the FR version en route, but to me the comparison only leads to one result, tbh. I wish the TW version was better looking, but it just ain't..

But no talk of the all mighty and superior Singapore exclusive slip version (limited to 100 I believe)

 

[Researcher]

But no talk of the all mighty and superior Singapore exclusive slip version (limited to 100 I believe)

Kept it out as Acid and you had already pointed it out earlier. And I kinda think that the slip on the 2D sing is a trifle better than the 3D.. Having said that, 3D sing (Alex excl.) is still a shade better in execution than TW.

 

[The Rainmaker]

Anyone else had a similar experience?

I had placed an order with JSDVD for The Hobbit a few weeks back and it still says preparing. So, I sent them a mail asking the current status of the shipment and the cause of delay. This is what the representative said:

"Dear Customer,
We apologize for late shipping.
Unfortunately the supplier cant prepare 100% faultless of The Hobbit.
Most of the items have small defects in the cardboard.

Please let us know if you need replace other items.
So sorry for any inconvenience.

Best Regards
Sammi. ^_^
JSDVD.com"

I hope they receive faultless pieces soon

 

[AlexG]

I just checked my copy and it looks fine. Maybe these we're a late supply that had the minor defect.

 

[VRob98]

The same thing happened with Life of Pi. Seems like it's a problem the manufacturer has quite regularly with these window box editions.

 

[blu-steel]

I had placed an order with JSDVD for The Hobbit a few weeks back and it still says preparing. So, I sent them a mail asking the current status of the shipment and the cause of delay. This is what the representative said:

"Dear Customer,
We apologize for late shipping.
Unfortunately the supplier cant prepare 100% faultless of The Hobbit.
Most of the items have small defects in the cardboard.



Please let us know if you need replace other items.
So sorry for any inconvenience.

Best Regards
Sammi. ^_^
JSDVD.com"

I hope they receive faultless pieces soon

They will not get faultess copies. That is why they are telling you the stock they have left are the bad ones.

 

[nkb32]

From those pics I cant really see anything that jarring to be called faulty. My copy doesnt have that little line but those dont look damaged to me. Id still take one of them lol

 

[Blu-devil]

How are the Steels themselves?

 

[Nightowl]

Just got mine delivered yesterday from JSDVD and I don't see any creases or anything on the sleeve. Haven't opened it yet, though. All in all, I'd say the packaging as a whole is quite fetching.

 

[tommyh84]

Still no sign of mine from YesAsia

 

[Dragon Lee]

awesome steel! superb packaging! jsdvd delivers again! (unlike amazon.ca who cant package steelbooks worth a damn!)

 

[hayemaker]

I received this from YA with 2 paint chips on the front of Gandalf's face. Given YA's pretty mediocre customer service, it's probably gonna mean a right load of hassle to get it replaced.

 

[tommyh84]

Did it arrive today hayemaker?

 

[hayemaker]

Did it arrive today hayemaker?

Yeah dispatched 11th April, arrived today. Lovely steelbook though, nice and glossy finish, just a shame about the chips.

 

[tommyh84]

Hope mine turns up soon then

Sorry to hear yours has got paint chips

 

[XXHAPPY GILMORE]

Yeh mine came today but have a chip right on Gandalf's nose ...And the window box has creases in it...

 

[XXHAPPY GILMORE]

Yeah dispatched 11th April, arrived today. Lovely steelbook though, nice and glossy finish, just a shame about the chips.

If you have opened it, will YA still replace it or does it have to be sealed? cheers.

 

[hayemaker]

If you have opened it, will YA still replace it or does it have to be sealed? cheers.

I have a chip more or less in the same place on Gandalf's nose, but there is another one off to the side on mine aswell as a slighter scratch. Couldn't be in a worse place.

I presume they should take it unsealed given that some chips cannot be identified until you've unsealed the item.