Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:52 am by ridleynoir
I was afraid it was going to cost more than this. If I wasn't such a big fan myself I think I would buy just the bare bones set and wait for the extras to show up elsewhere online, and even ebay.
I do feel they are taking advantage of the fans like us (they usually do) by almost doubling the price for a 'deluxe' edition, but considering the fact that a 5 disc bootleg of the laserdiscs has sold on ebay for almost $200 I think they might feel like they are giving us a deal. I personally have been saving up for this set just in case it cost over $100. I am pretty glad it isn't and I am also pretty sure it will most likely be offered on Amazon for a discount.
For example the Special Edition Box set from 2000(?) had no new version of the movie and only came with posters, lobby cards, Film Cell, and DC Script, and was retailing over $80, and I got it from Amazon for for $40-$50. The DC DVD was selling for under $20 at the time so it was basicly a collectors premium for 'manufactured collectables' (made just for collectors). Collectors in general, since the big late 90s boom have become more selective and demanding, but up untill the announcement for this set, it was still commanding a premium.
I am hoping between Amazon and Deep Discount DVD, Mrs. Geek can afford her set or or one of us can let her borrow the 5th disc down the road.