News The Original Series Blu-Ray Steelbook Complete Series

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The complete Original Series will be released in a Blu-ray and Steelbook release on September 7, 2021. This release will include every...

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[ZapBrannigan]

Good announcement, good to know. I've never heard of a steelbook before. Myself, I have the prior complete-series Blu-ray set, and I think that's gonna do me.

 

[Redfern]

I've never heard of a steelbook before.

Me, neither, but I suspect it's just new packaging, metallic boxes storing the disks instead of plastic.

 

[Doug Otte]

If you look at the blu-ray.com forums, you'll see collectors who covet these packages. There's nothing different about the actual discs, just the box. I don't see the appeal.

 

[Methuselah Flint]

Good news but shame no new extras.

No b/w Cage workprint then

 

[Ssosmcin]

Unless they fixed the mono sound mix and the opening/end credits music of the first season, hard pass.

 

[Methuselah Flint]

Unless they fixed the mono sound mix and the opening/end credits music of the first season, hard pass.

I very much doubt anything has been, or will ever be looked at again. I think this is is just a re-pressing, re-packaged, sadly.

 

[Relayer1]

If you look at the blu-ray.com forums, you'll see collectors who covet these packages. There's nothing different about the actual discs, just the box. I don't see the appeal.

They often put a bonus disc or additional extras in them where they can. I've got several - I don't particularly like steelbooks but wanted the extras.

Steelbooks themselves ? Just packaging. I have one with a dent (brought it that way) and one that's rusting. They're more trouble than they're worth.

 

[Kor]

I have some movies in Steelbook. I find them nice on occasion. But I won't go out of my way to get a steelbook of something I already have, unless it's a new remaster or something that actually improves on the previous release. ...which this isn't.

Kor

 

[N-121973]

I have some movies in Steelbook. I find them nice on occasion. But I won't go out of my way to get a steelbook of something I already have, unless it's a new remaster or something that actually improves on the previous release. ...which this isn't.

Kor

Like additional extras, a fresh pass at the VFX for the remastered versions and last but not least, distributing the episodes around the set in production rather than US broadcast order (with perhaps the exception of The Cage which can remain a season 3 extra).
Actually, here's a question; if the only difference from previous releases - packaging aside - was that the episode order was production instead of broadcast, would you buy this set?

 

[ZapBrannigan]

Actually, here's a question; if the only difference from previous releases - packaging aside - was that the episode order was production instead of broadcast, would you buy this set?

I wouldn't spring for it, but I do wish the complete series DVD and Blu-ray sets had been in production order in the first place. Paramount's VHS release and the first DVD edition were in production order. You can see the actual progression of what got changed and when. Switching to air date order serves no purpose for me and just mucks it up.

 

[Ssosmcin]

Meh I watch Star Trek in order of "what am I in the mood for." Episodes are standalone stories. Unless you're gonna binge watch to follow sets, costumes, Nimoy finding Spock's character or Shatner's weight, there's no advantage to one order over another other than personal preference.

The present them in the order they series was first seen by the public. This is mostly industry standard.

And the Production Order we had gotten isn't necessarily the same as "order each was filmed." Star Trek's production order is production number order. Shit happens sometimes and episodes get moved around. Once we're past The Menagerie, it doesn't really matter one way or another. If the series didn't change and grow so much in those first episodes, I wonder if anyone would really care. I'd actually prefer the series released in Roddenberry's preferred order.

Also, the second season started on NBC with a story about Spock. That was a production choice. Catspaw was never meant to be the season premiere.

Anyway, if they wanna put it in production order one day and fix all the glitches and so on and add some network promos, sponsors billboards and NBC ID tags, I'll happily pay for it,

 

[Methuselah Flint]

Meh I watch Star Trek in order of "what am I in the moof for." Episodes are standalone stories. Unless you're gonna binge watch to follow sets, costumes, Nimoy finding Spock's character or Shatner's weight, there's no advantage to one order over another other than personal preference.

The present them in the order they series was first seen by the public. This is mostly industry standard.

And the Production Order we had gotten isn't necessarily the same as "order each was filmed." R+Star Trek's production order is production number order. Shit happens sometimes and episodes get moved around. Once we're past The Menagerie, it doesn't really matter one way or another. If the series didn't change and grow so much in those first episodes, I wonder if anyone would really care? I'd actually prefer the series released in Roddenberry's preferred order.

Also, the second season started on NBC with a story about Spock. That was a production choice. Catspaw was never meant to be the season premiere.

Anyway, if they wanna put it in production order one day and fix all the glutches and so on and add some network promos, sponsors billboards and NBC ID tags, I'll happily pay for it,

Indeed. Like you say, Catspaw was never meant to open the season, as it was made for the Halloween week slot.

 

[HGN2001]

Let me know when CBS restores the original NBC peacock... (Yeah, like that'll ever happen!)

 

[Kor]

Like additional extras, a fresh pass at the VFX for the remastered versions and last but not least, distributing the episodes around the set in production rather than US broadcast order (with perhaps the exception of The Cage which can remain a season 3 extra).
Actually, here's a question; if the only difference from previous releases - packaging aside - was that the episode order was production instead of broadcast, would you buy this set?

For me personally, adjusting the episode order wouldn't be enough to make me buy the series all over again. I think I've bought the entire series plenty of times already.

Kor

 

[KlingonCereal]

If you look at the blu-ray.com forums, you'll see collectors who covet these packages. There's nothing different about the actual discs, just the box. I don't see the appeal.

I’m a massive fan of Steelbooks, been collecting them for years. Just on Star Trek Steelbooks alone I’ve spent around $2k. So maybe I can give the perspective of someone who collects these?

The biggest draw for me is the uniform packaging. For collecting purposes it makes for great display on shelves. As a result of this the films are stored in safer packaging, which helps in their longevity.

Next biggest thing for me is custom artwork. A lot of releases will hire artists to design unique cover art which draws inspiration from the film. These can be absolutely amazing! One of my favorites is The Fifth Element Steelbook sold at Best Buy. War for the Planet of the Apes is another (HMV UK variant)

I dont collect much else beyond these, and I have the ultimate goal of owning every officially produced Star Trek Steelbook. Unfortunately there are some incredibly rare Kelvin releases that only ever had 400 produced globally.

 

[Ssosmcin]

For me personally, adjusting the episode order wouldn't be enough to make me buy the series all over again. I think I've bought the entire series plenty of times already.

Kor

What would get me to rebuy the original series? Make a genuine "Collectors Set." Each season box set cover has cast shots from the appropriate year.

Everything is fixed from prior releases, such as:

Correct opening and closing theme music for the first few aired episodes (Alexander Courage electric violin arrangement).
Correct "created by" credits for Roddenberry in the first two aired episodes.
Correct "night of NBC broadcast" mono sound mix available in all episodes.
Correct Paramount "Rising Circle" logo in the 1968 episodes of the second season.
Episodic previews where they should be.

I don't expect CBS/Paramount to have NBC promotional material (but it would be nice), however, the commercial break billboards and "stay tuned for scenes of the next episode of Star Trek" bits would be appreciated. I still feel that Star Trek is deserving of the same treatment given to The Twilight Zone and others. Even Lost in Space had "network" versions of some episodes, with original commercials and sponsor bits.

I'd plunk down a ton of change for that.

 

[KlingonCereal]

What would get me to rebuy the original series? Make a genuine "Collectors Set." Each season box set cover has cast shots from the appropriate year.

Everything is fixed from prior releases, such as:

Correct opening and closing theme music for the first few aired episodes (Alexander Courage electric violin arrangement).
Correct "created by" credits for Roddenberry in the first two aired episodes.
Correct "night of NBC broadcast" mono sound mix available in all episodes.
Correct Paramount "Rising Circle" logo in the 1968 episodes of the second season.
Episodic previews where they should be.

I don't expect CBS/Paramount to have NBC promotional material (but it would be nice), however, the commercial break billboards and "stay tuned for scenes of the next episode of Star Trek" bits would be appreciated. I still feel that Star Trek is deserving of the same treatment given to The Twilight Zone and others. Even Lost in Space had "network" versions of some episodes, with original commercials and sponsor bits.

I'd plunk down a ton of change for that.

TOS was before my years, but it is still one of the most enjoyable entries in Star Trek for me. I think there's definitely a good argument to be made for including the features you listed. But they're probably turned away by the decrease in physical sales, and the complexity of adding it to P+ (after all this is the same company that can't even get all 13 Star Trek movies on their own streaming platform).