{"id":87311,"date":"2017-09-21T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/?p=87311"},"modified":"2017-09-22T06:43:40","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T13:43:40","slug":"wonder-woman-bluray-steelbook-uk-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/wonder-woman-bluray-steelbook-uk-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"SteelBook Alert: The Wonder of It All [UPDATED!]"},"content":{"rendered":"

SteelBook collectors dismayed at the ugly Pop Art design of this week’s release of ‘Wonder Woman’ will be relieved to learn that a preferable option is available overseas. Unfortunately, if you live in the U.S., it may not be easy to obtain.
\n<\/p>\n

USA<\/h2>\n

Available at: Best Buy<\/a>
\nRelease date: September 19, 2017
\nPrice: $34.99
\nVideo Formats: 4k Ultra HD\/Blu-ray\/Digital Copy (no 3D)<\/p>\n

As a reminder, this is the Best Buy exclusive SteelBook we’re stuck with in the U.S. In my opinion, it’s ugly and grossly sexualized in ways not appropriate to the themes or content of the movie.<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

UK<\/h2>\n

After I complained about that in this week’s Blu-ray Highlights post<\/a>, reader Timcharger pointed out the existence of a much classier SteelBook in the UK, scheduled for release in a couple weeks.<\/p>\n

Available at: HMV<\/a> (no shipping outside the UK)
\nRelease date: October 9, 2017
\nPrice: \u00a322.99
\nVideo Formats: Blu-ray\/3D (no UHD)
\nRegion code: Warner Bros. Blu-rays are almost always region-free<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

That indeed looks much better. It also includes the 3D version of the movie (though no 4k Ultra HD). Sadly, in the UK it’s exclusive to HMV, which will not ship internationally. <\/p>\n

Luckily, all hope is not lost! That same SteelBook is also available in Hong Kong. On the downside, it’s a lot more expensive.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong<\/h2>\n

Available at: YesAsia<\/a>
\nRelease date: September 21, 2017
\nPrice: $49.99 USD
\nVideo Formats: Blu-ray\/3D (no UHD)<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

This still leaves collectors in a difficult position. Either settle for the ugly Best Buy SteelBook or spend a lot of money to import.<\/p>\n

I’m fortunate to have a friend in the UK who has agreed to pick up the HMV release and mail it to me himself. If you have your own friends in the country, this may be a good time to hit them up for a favor. <\/p>\n

Late Updates!<\/h2>\n

Thanks to readers Mark and Nick on Facebook, I’ve been informed of more international SteelBook options for this movie.<\/p>\n

France<\/h2>\n

Available at: FNAC<\/a>
\nRelease date: October 18, 2017
\nPrice: \u20ac34.99
\nVideo Formats: 4k Ultra HD\/Blu-ray\/3D<\/p>\n

France appears to have the best all-around package. Retailer FNAC has the same SteelBook as the UK and Hong Kong, but the set includes 2D, 3D and<\/strong> UHD. I’m told (but haven’t tested myself) that FNAC will ship internationally. After currency conversion and shipping, it’ll probably wind up being even more expensive than the Hong Kong edition, sadly.<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

Germany<\/h2>\n

Available at: Amazon Germany<\/a>
\nRelease date: November 2, 2017
\nPrice: \u20ac38.49
\nVideo Formats: 4k Ultra HD\/Blu-ray (no 3D)<\/p>\n

This German release has pretty nice artwork. No 3D, unfortunately. Although Amazon Germany doesn’t have an English option, the site should be pretty easy to navigate if you’re familiar with other Amazon locations.<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

Available at: Media Markt<\/a>
\nRelease date:
\nPrice: \u20ac25.49
\nVideo Formats: Blu-ray (no 3D or UHD)<\/p>\n

Here’s another variant from Germany. I know nothing about this retailer and cannot vouch for it. <\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

This site also has a listing for a UHD SteelBook<\/a>, but the photo in that one is not a SteelBook.<\/p>\n

Australia<\/h2>\n

Available at: JB Hi-Fi<\/a>
\nRelease date: September 20, 2017
\nPrice: $34.98 AUS
\nVideo Formats: Blu-ray (no 3D or UHD)<\/p>\n

The Australian and Italian editions appear to be identical. If you like this art (I don’t care for it, personally), pick whichever one is more convenient for you to import.<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

Italy<\/h2>\n

Available at: Amazon Italy<\/a>
\nRelease date: October 12, 2017
\nPrice: \u20ac25.80
\nVideo Formats: Blu-ray (no 3D or UHD)<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n

China<\/h2>\n

Available at: HDZeta<\/a> (Direct link not available yet)
\nRelease date: TBD
\nPrice: TBD
\nVideo Formats: TBD, but there’s a 3D logo on the case spine in the image<\/p>\n

\"Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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