m_shortpants
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I'm still sitting here wondering why the hell the digital episodes on iTunes are more expensive than the blu ray lol.
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Cowboy Bebop (finally) releasing in Blu-Ray form in North America
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Mine came in a carboard box. So happy.
I've never seen Cowboy Bebop, and I pre-ordered it the second it was up because I've been watching older anime for a few months.
The Amazon Edition is so nice. I love the art book and Sketchbook.
Off to see this series!
Admiral Woofington
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if you really don't want to pay for the blu-ray and just want to watch the show, I think it'll be made available on Hulu soonish.
m_shortpants
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If it's as good as everyone says I really wouldn't mind picking up the bluray. I watched the first episode on Hulu, but I'm not sure if that's the remastered version or not. I'm guessing it is?
Indeed. Those shots are definitely remastered. The full series comes out the 19th on Hulu, but the first four are out now. You want to get to episode five, for sure.
Muffdraul
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I hope I'm not the only one who did this-
Yesterday I got home from work, fixed my dinner, popped in the first disc and sat down to watch. I immediately thought "Wow, this looks amazingly shitty. This looks exactly like a DVD." A few seconds after the credits were over (edit: that's opening credits, mind you,) before I went ahead and blew my stack, I got up and ejected the disc and confirmed it was a DVD. I picked up the box set and slapped my forehead when I saw that it included the full series on both DVD and blu-ray, but they put the DVDs in front. I immediately rearranged them, sent the DVD scum to the back of the bus.
Veritigo_X
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Yep, did this exact same thing as well. My buddy was in full on placebo mode though. "Woah! It looks way better!"
friskykillface
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long shot i know but if anyone wants to trade their Funimation edition for my brand new amazon collectors edition i'd be up for it, i missed out and want that one haha
Haloid1177
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Lol I first thing I did when I opened my set was switch around the discs. Why the Blu-Rays weren't in front to begin with I'll never know.
I didn't do this, but I was shocked at the size of the Blu-ray box before I realized it was because it included all of the DVD episodes. The actual image quality of the Blu-ray set is really awesome. I will probably never even touch the DVDs.
In fairness, the DVDs will look a lot better because they're from the remaster and not some composite source like Bandai's old release. It's just that the Blu Rays will look better still.
Muffdraul
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Oh, man... lol!
How ever much better the new DVDs look compared to the old, the idea of someone not instantly realizing they aren't HD blu-rays is literally laughable.
Im just gonna guess you havent bought any anime sets recently. A lot if them gave both dvd and bluray in the same box. You learn to make sure you have the right discs. Funimation especially does this.
Muffdraul
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Bingo. Last one I bought was Texhnolyze. I'm gonna say... almost 10 years ago?
Thats fine. Im just saying the dvd and bluray versions being packaged together is very very common. Its kind of nice because you can lend out the dvds to people and keep the higher quality discs unblemished.
Muffdraul
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Yeah, I get it. Thanks.
betterhalf
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Yup, market is saturated for now. I tried selling mine for $200 and it still didn't sell.
Revolutionary
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I managed to catch the DVD logo on the disc just before I put it in my PS4 lol
Really weird that they put the DVDs first
thats what is always done now. Dvds first then BD
Muffdraul
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Well then it's time to take a stand against their tyranny!
metsallica
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Also did the DVD/Blu-Ray swapperoo. So dumb. Got my Funi LE today; it's gorgeous. I may keep it sealed as I've already opened my Amazon LE but I kind of want to display it. Decisions, decisions. Still, BEBOP IN HD IS HERE! FINALLY! Hooray.
darkwing-buck
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Finally broke down and decided to open the funimation edition since I wanted to watch it. Amazing packaging.
Gambit 1138
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The series comes before the movie correct?
Finally broke down and decided to open the funimation edition since I wanted to watch it. Amazing packaging.
Definitely not fond of that method of disc storage.
although it being bluray they shouldnt get scratched.
shadyspace
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Is that a thing with blu-ray harder to scratch? Didn't know that.
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Deleted member 102362
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I've always believed that the movie takes place between sessions 22 and 23. That's when I watch it.
Yeah neither am I. I had Smallville collection discs stored in a similar fashion. Took them all out the day I got it.
Net_Wrecker
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The movie released after the series but is generally thought to take place between episodes 22 and 23.
Blu-rays are more scratch resistant than CDs/DVDs.
TOM f'N CRUISE
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sweet........ when they putting it on netflix??
I think it comes on Hulu on Friday.
There is a coating on blurays that makes them extremely durable. In fact this is why I buy blurays. Its the only reason I buy them.
shadyspace
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Yeah I remember you posting that old ass tube tv a few weeks back in the NFL thread haha
Thats my Dads tv but he has a 40 hdtv in the back room.actually the whole rest of his house is all hd just that one tv is too stubborn to quit and the pq for a crt is amazing. At my house I have a 55 in hdtv in my bedroom. Picture quality doesnt matter a whole lot to me just that my collection stays scratch free.
Just open and enjoy I'd say!
Not just "generally thought", actually: the staff said that's when it's set and there's no other possibility, logically, based on a couple of details.
Northeastmonk
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I have had mine ordered since August and it's still preparing to be sent.
That's free shipping at its finest. I was thinking I'd get it early just like everybody else.
That's free shipping at its finest. I was thinking I'd get it early just like everybody else.
Open it, you bought it be enjoyed so ENJOY IT.
Northeastmonk
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Unless you're planning on selling it then I wouldn't. I would just open it. I own 2 other box sets (one is bootleg) of Cowboy Bebop and I'm still going to watch it on Blu-Ray.
Screw selling it. What's a hundred bucks or two in the great scheme of things. Money comes and money goes. Enjoy the little things while you can.
Northeastmonk
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I agree. I get that exact same feeling pricing comics. It's worth more than a dollar okay, but it sure takes the fun out of enjoying something.
hydragonwarrior
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Net_Wrecker
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Haven't rewatched either in full in quite a while (this blu-ray will be the first time in almost a decade) so I didn't remember if that was ever confirmed.
Tough break, placed my order on monday and received it today. I used free shipping as well.I have had mine ordered since August and it's still preparing to be sent.
That's free shipping at its finest. I was thinking I'd get it early just like everybody else.
I didn't know it coming to hulu. I keep my mine seal for sure now.
Northeastmonk
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In that case, buy 2 copies
You want to know how much this stick is worth?
You can't put a price on something you enjoy.
They just charged my card today, so it might be on its way.
Oh, that settles that. Opened!
I kind of wanted to anyway. This is a good excuse.
You're not selling it for the $220-$300 it was being posted on Ebay unless you're incredibly lucky.
All the bids I've seen are going for around $115-$180.
I'm glad I opened mine. I kinda want to take apart the sketchbook and artbook and scan it, but it's just so nice
Hoping someone does that for me
All the bids I've seen are going for around $115-$180.
I'm glad I opened mine. I kinda want to take apart the sketchbook and artbook and scan it, but it's just so nice
Hoping someone does that for me
Veritigo_X
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Yeah, my friends and I have been passing around an old bootleg (I suspect at least) copy for the last couple years so the DVDs were probably better quality like tuffy said. I just thought it was funny that it took an entire episode for me to look through the case and see there were different discs. We both felt like idiots afterwards. The Blu Ray version looked so much better after watching the DVDs haha.
As far as selling the Amazon edition, it didn't even cross my mind. I bought it for my own enjoyment and not to make a quick buck. I did kinda regret not buying a second copy but after hearing they aren't selling for that much of a markup that regret is gone.
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