By this point, fans and collectors probably take it for granted that movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe will get SteelBook editions on Blu-ray. Few of them are as truly inspired as this artwork for the franchise’s latest blockbuster, however.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Available at: Zavvi
Release date: November 24, 2014
Price: £24.99
Region code: Unconfirmed
If you’ve seen the movie, you should understand why this retro design that transforms the entire case into an old cassette tape deck is wonderfully fitting. This may be my favorite disc case art since the Criterion Collection edition of David Cronenberg’s ‘Videodrome‘, which looks like a Beta videotape. I like it so much that I’ll even forgive it for not having the movie’s title written anywhere, which is usually a pet peeve of mine.
Unlike many SteelBooks, this Zavvi exclusive will contain both 3D and 2D versions of the movie. The Blu-ray is currently listed as “Sold Out,” but Zavvi often flags new items that way before they officially open for sale.
Some UK SteelBooks also make their way to the United States as retailer exclusives with Best Buy, Target or Walmart. Hopefully, that will also happen with this one.
Drew
Best Buy is offering a ‘GotG’ steelbook, as well. They haven’t disclosed of the artwork, yet. I’m betting that it will be the same.
Steven
I’m thinking Best Buy’s steelbook will be different. The consumer is not going to be able to tell what movie this is easily.
Josh Zyber
AuthorI assume that the SteelBook will come with some sort of cardboard wrapper that has the movie’s title written on it. That’s what Disney has done with its other UK SteelBooks.
Steven
I should have clarified. I don’t think the US edition will have that particular artwork. However, I think it’s a cool design.
Drew
Every single recent Best Buy SteelBook of a MCU film has been patently identical to the Zavvi Steel of that title (with the exception of the Best Buy Steel featuring the name of the title on the spine). I see no reason why this consistent pattern would suddenly change.
BSTNFAN
I hope it’s the same design, but I’m also worried it will be 2D only and I want the 3D.
Drew
Best Buy has already confirmed that their SteelBook will be 3D.
Steven
Looks like it is the same except with the title on the front.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=ATG5284580511&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=guardians+of+the+galaxy+steelbook
Josh Zyber
AuthorHmm, I’ll need to see a better picture of the Best Buy version, but this may be a rare instance where I prefer the title not be written on the case.
Timcharger
Told ya.
Timcharger
Thanks for correcting my typo. Fist bump.
But my sharp elbows will still fly at Best Buy’s opening.
🙂
Julian
“Only @ Best Buy”. And at Zavvi.
Chris B
Holy shit that is awesome artwork, whoever designed that case should get a raise. Fingers crossed the North American Steelbook has the same design since I’m not a region free importer guy.
Josh Zyber
AuthorMost Disney Blu-rays are region-free, but a couple aren’t so that will need to be confirmed.
Timcharger
WHAT! HOLY F*CK! I would go back into the belly of beast (wink, wink)
to grab that Steelbook.
Dude, that’s a great looking Steelbook! I am giddy with excitement.
I’ll preorder it, AND also be first in line when the store opens. Fellow
HDD fans, watch out for my sharp elbows!
Josh, it’s even better that the movie title ISN’T on it!
Timcharger
I wonder what the back cover looks like?
DarkAsh
Probably has an image of a battery compartment.
Julian
“Giddy like a schoolboy?” She talksh in her schleep?
Timcharger
Julian, I used the word “giddy” correctly.
I have other typos in that post, but “giddy” isn’t.
Julian
I know you did. I was quoting ‘The Last Crusade’.
C.C. 95
The cover is actually a WALKMAN.(A tape deck is a piece of console rack gear like your receiver). : )
I pre Ordered the steel a while ago, and I like the cover(seems Zavvi & BB will have this cover). But WHO is going to release the version with just the poster art?!!
William Henley
I canceled my Amazon preorder and got the Best Buy one – that is awesome! I rarely get steelbooks of new releases as they normally do not have the 3D version, so thank you Disney for that!