Watchmen: Ult. Cut [Blu-ray] $30.99 (has been $32.99, $34.99, 39.99, $41.99 & $47.99)

[koji126]

For those who were waiting for this, it's now available for preorder:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IYEQR4/ref=pe_11480_13164020_emwa_email_title_1

[probablysober]

Thanks but I think I will pass. I already have the Directors cut and don't feel the need to drop 40+ on a even longer film despite enjoying it.

[sendme]

I have been holding off on this just because of this set. I read about this coming out the day I was going to go buy the movie at best buy. However for that price I might hold out even longer for it to come down or some sort of buy 1 get 1.

[shrike4242]

If you register on the Watchmen site on the Warner Brothers site, you're supposed to get a $10 off coupon emailed to you at some point after December 1st:

http://www.thehdroom.com/news/First_Watchmen_Ultimate_Collectors_Edition_Blu-ray_Details/5198

[Nathan_Sama]

So how long is this version?

[jacknicklson]

Disc 1:
* Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut Film (rated R), weaving together the "Tales of the Black Freighter" with the "Watchmen: Director's Cut". 215 minutes
* Audio Commentary with Zack Snyder and Dave Gibbons

Disc 2:
* The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics
* Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes
* Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World
* Watchmen: Video Journals
* My Chemical Romance Desolation Row
* Under the Hood (rated PG)
* Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen

Disc 3:
* Digital Copy of the Theatrical Version. (The drawback: no Blu-ray version of the theatrical release. But I didn't take a star off for this.)

Disc 4:
* Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics (this is split across two discs on the non-Blu-ray edition) 325 minutes

Blu-ray exclusive: Connect to Facebook through BD-Live. The content is not rated except where noted.

[UjnHunter]

"Blu-ray exclusive: Connect to Facebook through BD-Live. The content is not rated except where noted." Really? Is this where we are going with Special Features now?

[postulio]

i knew this was coming out, they anounced all the editions the same day. i was waiting for this, however i think i will wait for the price to be 25-30$ before i plunk down on this set.

[tankass]

This is what Ive been waiting for. Been hard to not drop the money on the recent PS3/directors cut bundle, but its been worth the wait for the black freighter being in the movie like its supposed to. And the digital comic and under the hood are great add ons too.

[Seasick Pirate]

If you register on the Watchmen site on the Warner Brothers site, you're supposed to get a $10 off coupon emailed to you at some point after December 1st:

http://www.thehdroom.com/news/First_Watchmen_Ultimate_Collectors_Edition_Blu-ray_Details/5198


I had a friend who picked up the Director's Cut and he said there was a coupon in it for the Ultimate Cut. Maybe you can check around with your buddies to see if they'll hook you up.

[shrike4242]

I had a friend who picked up the Director's Cut and he said there was a coupon in it for the Ultimate Cut. Maybe you can check around with your buddies to see if they'll hook you up.Oh, I have a copy of the Director's Cut, though I was posting that out there for the people that didn't buy the Director's Cut because they didn't want to double-dip.

I'll go through it and check for the coupon, since $31.99 for the UE is well worth it, IMO, especially with what they were selling the Motion Comic and the TOTBF discs for separately.

[fieldkillah]

I had a friend who picked up the Director's Cut and he said there was a coupon in it for the Ultimate Cut. Maybe you can check around with your buddies to see if they'll hook you up.

Actually it's just an insert that tells you to go to that site so you can register for the coupon.

[shrike4242]

Actually it's just an insert that tells you to go to that site so you can register for the coupon.Good to know.

Though, the coupon says it'll be released after December 1st, though Amazon is showing Nov 9th as the release date for it.

Thing is, Amazon does drop the price a bit before it releases, usually to match other vendors like DD or WM. Hopefully, we won't miss out on the pre-release pricing and the coupon will be out before the release date.

[Seasick Pirate]

Actually it's just an insert that tells you to go to that site so you can register for the coupon.

Good to know. Now I'm not going to bug him to give it to me.

[crunchb3rry]

i knew this was coming out,

I didn't. Yeah...I'm semi-pissed.

[TheLastGunslinger]

Awesome. I knew this would be on it's way before the holidays and held off buying the current edition.

[Shimrra]

Cool I have not had a chance to pick the movie let alone see it when it was in the theater so this should be the best version to get.

[bob330i]

Cool I have not had a chance to pick the movie let alone see it when it was in the theater so this should be the best version to get.

I think that may be debatable depending on whether or not you're a fan of the grapic novel (I read it yearly). In the GN, TOTBF storyline was integrated into the main Watchmen storyline.

I was always waiting for the UE but for some reason, I'm waffling. I enjoyed the theater version and haven't seen the DC. I'm probably going to wait to see the reviews on the UE before I decide. By then, I'm sure the DC will be cheap if I decide the UE isn't for me.

Oh yeah, one more thing: that cover art sucks ass.

[Squall835]

I think that may be debatable depending on whether or not you're a fan of the grapic novel (I read it yearly). In the GN, TOTBF storyline was integrated into the main Watchmen storyline.

I was always waiting for the UE but for some reason, I'm waffling. I enjoyed the theater version and haven't seen the DC. I'm probably going to wait to see the reviews on the UE before I decide. By then, I'm sure the DC will be cheap if I decide the UE isn't for me.

Oh yeah, one more thing: that cover art sucks ass.

Unless you were a huge fan of the Black Freighter sequences in the graphic novel, I'd say skip this and pick up the director's cut. And yes, that cover art does indeed suck ass.

[amphigorey]

Connect to Facebook through BD-Live? WTH does that even mean?

[jacknicklson]

You could like totally automatically update your status that you are watching hot steamy owl sex and all your friends can be jealous.

LOL, I could see this being the case much like Uncharted's automatic tweet feature

[sendme]

Well after reading on HDD.com that they are only going to make 70,000 I preordered it.

[Apushmataha]

I was waiting for this edition and I'm really glad it's not going to be released as close to Christmas as I expected it to be.

All I know is I'm keeping my facebook info far away from the "integration" they propose.

[shrike4242]

Fired off emails to Contact Us at WBShop.com and the Feedback link on the main WarnerBrothers.com page, asking about clarification on the coupon.

[shrike4242]

Here's what WBShop.com sent back:

Hello Shrike4242,

Thank you for your recent inquiry.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to use the $10 off coupon at a different retail store. The coupon will be sent via email and will only be valid forwww.wbshop.com (http://www.wbshop.com).

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Cayci
www.WBshop.com (http://www.WBshop.com)
1-866-373-4389

Contact Us Form Submission - Other Inquiries

From: Shrike4242

Email Address: XXXXXXXX@YYYYYYYYY.ZZZ

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Description: To whom it may concern,

I have just recently signed up on the Watchmen website for WB Insider Rewards, at the following URL: http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/rewards . This link was inside the BluRay copy of the Director's Cut of Watchmen I had purchased, and it mentions a $10 coupon towards the purchase of the Ultimate Collector's Edition of Watchmen on BluRay. It also mentions that the $10 coupon will be available on December 1st, though Amazon.com has posted a link for the UCE of Watchmen on BR as November 9th, 2009. Amazon's product page for the UCE is at the following URL: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002IYEQR4/ . I wanted to know if the coupon would be made available in advance of the release of the UCE of Watchmen on BR, and if it would also be a coupon code that can be used on Amazon.com, as that would be my preferred vendor to purchase the UCE. I look forward to your response of this inquiry.

I did send an email to the Feedback link on the WB.com website, though we'll see if the answer they have is any different.

In the meantime, I'll go pre-order it and make sure I'm covered.

[manthing]

It hurts paying this much for a :br:, but I preordered it because of the low quantities

[Vader582]

Thanks for the detective work Shrike. Preordered this as well. I'm hoping AMZ will drop the price some, which as mentioned elsewhere in the thread, is fairly standard.

[shrike4242]

Thanks for the detective work Shrike. Preordered this as well. I'm hoping AMZ will drop the price some, which as mentioned elsewhere in the thread, is fairly standard.I'm expecting that any email back from WB itself (not WBShop) will say the same thing, and if so, then I'm covered with the pre-order I just put in for it.

Since I have Prime, I'm supposed to be getting it on release day, which it now says is Tuesday, 11/03/09.

Hopefully, Amazon, Walmart, Buy.com and DeepDiscount.com all get in their usual posturing contest about the price of an item for release and we save a few bucks from $41.99, like they did with the non-UCE version of Watchmen.

[sephiroth61787]

I pre-ordered as well. If wbshop gets a pre-order on it and with the coupon it's less than Amazon, I'll cancel the Amazon order.

[philmcfly]

Thanks OP. In my GoldBox today for $39.89. Hopefully I can add the coupon later if they mess up and it applies anyway. lol

[shadowkast]

Don't think it's that bad of a price with all that's included. Hell what'd I pay; $30 bluray, $5 black freighter steelbook dvd, $5 motion comic dvd. <-----those were the specials from bestbuy BTW.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Well after reading on HDD.com that they are only going to make 70,000 I preordered it.

Does the 70,000 count blu ray and dvd? So it would maybe be like 35000 DVDs and 35000 blu rays? That would be insane

[exRounder]

BTW, the amazon page now lists it for $47.99.

[shrike4242]

BTW, the amazon page now lists it for $47.99.Updated the OP with the price change.

Guess it was good not to wait on it and save $6 in the process.

[philmcfly]

Does the 70,000 count blu ray and dvd? So it would maybe be like 35000 DVDs and 35000 blu rays? That would be insane

I believe this limited cut will be Blu-Ray only. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[crunchb3rry]

It's on DVD too from what I heard, the motion comic book disc is 1 for Blu-Ray and 2 for DVD.

[SoulReaver]

sooo I guess they cut out Maximum Movie Mode. That sucks, heard it was good

[philmcfly]

Ah yep you're right.

http://gizmodo.com/5365411/watchmen-ultimate-cut-trumps-directors-cut-comes-spliced-with-black-freighter-footage

5 Disc DVD Edition
4 Disc Blu-Ray Edition

[starmask2k3]

shrike so u can use coupon at WBSHOP.com when it comes and do they still have codes you can also use to like FREE Shipping and 35% off something like that

[shrike4242]

shrike so u can use coupon at WBSHOP.com when it comes and do they still have codes you can also use to like FREE Shipping and 35% off something like thatDamned if I know.

The WBShop.com reply I received said that the code is only usable on the WBshop.com site, though I've not had any response from anyone at WB.com specifically.

Assuming coupons can stack like the previous fiasco from a month ago, then yes, it should stack with other coupons. In theory.

[styl3s]

This is why i held off from buying the first release :)

[Seasick Pirate]

sooo I guess they cut out Maximum Movie Mode. That sucks, heard it was good

Where did you hear it was scrapped? This was the first I heard of it so I looked it up here (http://gizmodo.com/5303645/watchmen-blu+ray-bringing-awesome-maximum-movie-mode-video-commentary).

At first I was thinking how annoying it would be, but by the end I was already sucked in. Maybe it was just the movie.

[dannyc]

This is just the thing I've been waiting for. Should I pre-order? Or should I wait for the price to drop / goodies to be thrown at me?

[SoulReaver]

Where did you hear it was scrapped? This was the first I heard of it so I looked it up here (http://gizmodo.com/5303645/watchmen-blu+ray-bringing-awesome-maximum-movie-mode-video-commentary).

At first I was thinking how annoying it would be, but by the end I was already sucked in. Maybe it was just the movie.
I heard on some forums it was scrapped. Plus, it isn't mentioned anywhere in the description of the Ultimate Cut.

[cb4774]

Amazon's back to $41.99.

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Amazon's back to $41.99.

I noticed it also. I pre ordered in case it goes up again.

[Seasick Pirate]

Is this usual for Amazon? Seems like the wouldn't put a price until they were confident in it.

Seems like I got back on the fence with this one. I didn't get any of the previous release in anticipation of this cut (expecting it to be closer to $50). Now that it's coming around and I see all the extra bells and whistles included, I'm thinking realistically about if I'll ever watch everything else, an if it's even worth it.

eh, what the heck…

[supermodestmouse]

Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut Film (rated R), weaving together the "Tales of the Black Freighter" with the "Watchmen: Director's Cut". 215 minutes

Does that mean that you can't just watch the movies straight through? (like black frieghter separate and watchmen separate? I want to watch each, then both, then each :P

[Gameboy415]

So it basically combines all the previous Blu-Ray/DVD releases into one set?

Sounds good to me! :D

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Does that mean that you can't just watch the movies straight through? (like black frieghter separate and watchmen separate? I want to watch each, then both, then each :P

This is exactly what I've been worried about and I haven't found an answer anywhere online. If I can't have the choice to just watch just the director's cut, I'm canceling my preorder. I'd just buy the regular watchmen blu ray when it hits the 2 for $25 dollar deal at BBV.

[BrettFarveRetired]

Definitely glad that I waited on this one. Came pretty quick, too.

[ck76]

Finally the edition I wanted is coming.

[cod4rulez4]

it's 39.99 at best buy...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9588868&st=watchmen&type=product&id=2051538

[shrike4242]

it's 39.99 at best buy...
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9588868&st=watchmen&type=product&id=2051538Which should have Amazon match it, once they notice the price.

[cod4rulez4]

I guess since it is a pre-order...you can buy it both places, and whoever has it for less when it comes out, wins!

[shrike4242]

Amazon routinely checks out the prices of their competitors and matches appropriately.

If BB has it for $39.99, we'll see it at that price from Amazon within a week, if not less.

[theflicker]

Late to the game, but thought I'd chime in on the suckiness of the cover. Looks like the Ultimate Cut of Dodgeball.

I'll be grabbing this version of the movie, hopefully it works better than the theatrical cut.

[Seasick Pirate]

Which should have Amazon match it, once they notice the price.
There you go!
Down to $39.99 now.

I still might end up just picking this up at BB so I can just pick it up and bring it home, plus we might hear more about it by then.

[shrike4242]

Now, I just have to wait and see if Amazon drops the price on my order to match.

Otherwise, it'll be cancel and reorder.

Changed my mind and did a cancel-and-reorder. I've had a couple of issues with pre-order price guarantees on some movie items, so I decided not to take a chance.

[supermodestmouse]

This is exactly what I've been worried about and I haven't found an answer anywhere online. If I can't have the choice to just watch just the director's cut, I'm canceling my preorder. I'd just buy the regular watchmen blu ray when it hits the 2 for $25 dollar deal at BBV.


so, does anyone know about this?

[Fatbot3]

so, does anyone know about this?

I'd like to knew if you can separate The Black Freighter from the main film as well.

It's cool they integrated it but we should still have the option.

[manthing]

Now, I just have to wait and see if Amazon drops the price on my order to match.

Otherwise, it'll be cancel and reorder.

Changed my mind and did a cancel-and-reorder. I've had a couple of issues with pre-order price guarantees on some movie items, so I decided not to take a chance.

Odd.

I checked my preorder once I saw this, and it was down to the $39.99 price.

[shrike4242]

Odd.

I checked my preorder once I saw this, and it was down to the $39.99 price.Good to know it fixed itself on its own. I guess I was just being impatient over it not hitting quickly. Thanks for the follow-up.

[TDAGARIM]

so, does anyone know about this?Here's all the details on the Ultimate Cut. http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Watchmen_The_Ultimate_Cut_Blu-ray_Details_and_Cover_Art/5746

It looks like the only version it comes with is the Ultimate Cut and not the Director's cut. It does, however, come with the theatrical cut as a digital copy. Looks like Watchmen completists, such as myself, will have to pony up for both versions. Although, I'm sure down the line WB will release the "Watchmen Complete Edition" that'll contain all three versions of the film.

[cod4rulez4]

At the tune of what... $60 bucks on sale, no thanks.
I'll just get one version, and if I want to fill in the story, I'll open up my graphic novel.

[manthing]

At the tune of what... $60 bucks on sale, no thanks.


I also confuse $39.99 with $60.

:roll:

[SuperJedi]

If you register on the Watchmen site on the Warner Brothers site, you're supposed to get a $10 off coupon emailed to you at some point after December 1st:

http://www.thehdroom.com/news/First_Watchmen_Ultimate_Collectors_Edition_Blu-ray_Details/5198


So, don't buy/preorder now, wait AFTER Dec 1st, right?

Or just Preorder on Amazon now and wait to see if WBShop is cheaper?

[manthing]

So, don't buy/preorder now, wait AFTER Dec 1st, right?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6328661&postcount=25

[SuperJedi]

Hopefully, Black Friday prices LEAK out before Nov 3rd to see if it's cheaper on BF.

[cod4rulez4]

I also confuse $39.99 with $60.

:roll:

Sorry I thought you could follow the thread, without having direct quotes from people. I thought wrong
I was commenting on the person directly above me's comment regarding he'll wait till there is a version with all three cuts.
To which I replied, at what cost...$60?

[rapsodist]

Sorry I thought you could follow the thread, without having direct quotes from people. I thought wrong
I was commenting on the person directly above me's comment regarding he'll wait till there is a version with all three cuts.
To which I replied, at what cost...$60?

If you don't directly quote a post and you don't bother to explain what you're talking about, the assumption will be that you're responding to the OP.

[Seasick Pirate]

Or the one directly before it.

[cod4rulez4]

If you don't directly quote a post and you don't bother to explain what you're talking about, the assumption will be that you're responding to the OP.

Then you assumed wrong.

[postulio]

Then you assumed wrong.

no, that is online etiquette. perhaps you should stop posting if you're not going to make any sense, next time.

[Seasick Pirate]

Amazon's price is currently $41.99.

Now they're toying with my emotions… and my wallet.

[WormFOODx]

Amazon's price is currently $41.99.

Now they're toying with my emotions… and my wallet.

Yea, that's why you should just go ahead and pre-order it. Once you have it pre-ordered the price of the order will drop whenever it drops and never go back up. I preordered when it was more expensive and have enjoyed a few price drops so far. I expect many more. I dunno why, but I expect this to get to $29.99 before it ships.

[Gamelore]

God, the cover art for the Ultimate Cut is so wrong. :(

They had to indicate it contains Black Freighter so blatantly?

[philmcfly]

Yea, that's why you should just go ahead and pre-order it. Once you have it pre-ordered the price of the order will drop whenever it drops and never go back up. I preordered when it was more expensive and have enjoyed a few price drops so far. I expect many more. I dunno why, but I expect this to get to $29.99 before it ships.

Yep, I preordered it as soon as I threw it in my Gold Box. Right now it looks like.

Item(s) Subtotal: $39.99
Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Gold Box Discount: -$2.00

Total Before Tax: $37.99
Estimated Tax: $0.00

Grand Total: $37.99

Hopefully it'll plummet a little bit more.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Then you assumed wrong.

no, that is online etiquette. perhaps you should stop posting if you're not going to make any sense, next time.

Indeed. Stop posting, or at least, don't get annoyed at someone for making an honest mistake due to your confusing post. Now, let's all get along and have some pudding.

[shrike4242]

Looks like $39.99 might have been the low point for it, not counting Gold Box or the like, as BB jacked theirs back up to $49.99:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9588868&st=watchmne&type=product&id=2051538

Makes me think that the $39.99 price was a fuck you move to Amazon or a price mistake.

Hopefully, anyone that ordered it at $41.99 and didn't re-order it at $39.99 or had their order adjusted to $39.99 gets it adjusted by ship date.

[mlisette23]

Here's all the details on the Ultimate Cut. http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Watchmen_The_Ultimate_Cut_Blu-ray_Details_and_Cover_Art/5746

It looks like the only version it comes with is the Ultimate Cut and not the Director's cut. It does, however, come with the theatrical cut as a digital copy. Looks like Watchmen completists, such as myself, will have to pony up for both versions. Although, I'm sure down the line WB will release the "Watchmen Complete Edition" that'll contain all three versions of the film.

Looks like I'll probably end up canceling my order. Would have been great if they included a cut on the disc (not a digital copy) without TotBF woven in for easier future viewing.

[cod4rulez4]

With BestBuy's 30% off Blu-ray/DVD sale, the Blu-ray version is down to $34.99 for pre-order. That's low enough for me for the ultimate edition. I was going to get the regular one for $17.99 but I figured $34.99 is worth it. I will probably cancel if amazon decided to match the price at some point, so I save on the tax...because I am a cheapass :)

[Slim Gatsby]

With BestBuy's 30% off Blu-ray/DVD sale, the Blu-ray version is down to $34.99 for pre-order. That's low enough for me for the ultimate edition. I was going to get the regular one for $17.99 but I figured $34.99 is worth it. I will probably cancel if amazon decided to match the price at some point, so I save on the tax...because I am a cheapass :)

They did. $34.99 for the Ultimate Edition and $17.99 for Half-Blood Prince. Frackin' Amazon taking all my money...

[Ed_]

Anyone else gotten the release date push back email from amazon? It was scheduled for Nov 3 release now it's Nov 10th. I was hoping to get this before MW2 came out so I could sit through it with my buddy. I'm sure I still will...at some point :p

[Seasick Pirate]

With BestBuy's 30% off Blu-ray/DVD sale, the Blu-ray version is down to $34.99 for pre-order. That's low enough for me for the ultimate edition. I was going to get the regular one for $17.99 but I figured $34.99 is worth it. I will probably cancel if amazon decided to match the price at some point, so I save on the tax...because I am a cheapass :)

Is that an online sale? I went to the store tonight and no one knew about it. I'd like take advantage of this but I left the power cord to my laptop across the state and can't do anything on BB's site with this stinkin' PS3.

[Vader582]

Anyone else gotten the release date push back email from amazon? It was scheduled for Nov 3 release now it's Nov 10th. I was hoping to get this before MW2 came out so I could sit through it with my buddy. I'm sure I still will...at some point :pYeah, got the same notice.

[exRounder]

Does anyone have the link about how this is a limited print? I probably won't be watching it enough to make a Day 1 purchase but if it really is limited, I'll bite now.

[lawl]

Does anyone have the link about how this is a limited print? I probably won't be watching it enough to make a Day 1 purchase but if it really is limited, I'll bite now.

Update: Warner has confirmed there will be 70,000 units made of this limited edition set. Bonus features have been expanded.
http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Watchmen_The_Ultimate_Cut_Blu-ray_Details_and_Cover_Art/5746

[exRounder]

thanks for the help lawl

[WormFOODx]

They did. $34.99 for the Ultimate Edition and $17.99 for Half-Blood Prince. Frackin' Amazon taking all my money...

Honestly I wasn't too excited about pre-ordering at Amazon, but now I love it.

[cod4rulez4]

It's now $32.99 on amazon. I am going to cancel my best buy order.

[opterasis]

Great price, couldn't resist even though I have the regular bluray and the FS steelbook bluray.

[xbox_mole]

So if I have the original Blu-Ray and got the Motion Comic book set on Blu-Ray and Dark Freighter through the WB Store glitch... is there really anything more for me in this one?

[bizman316]

This is now 30.99 on amazon!!!! Thats a pretty good price for this.

[johnnyrocker360]

if it drops to 25.99 consider me sold on this.

[shrike4242]

If it gets much cheaper, it'll end up being free with the gift cards I used towards the purchase.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Wake me up when it hit $19.99 LAWL!

[manthing]

Aw crap.

I hastily cancelled my $32.99 preorder when the new price wasn't reflected, and now I'm not getting it on release date.

:wall:

[tankass]

Am I the only one not seeing this new 30.99 price reflected on my order? When did it drop again, and how long does it usually take for them to adjust? Just curious.

[shrike4242]

Aw crap.

I hastily cancelled my $32.99 preorder when the new price wasn't reflected, and now I'm not getting it on release date.

:wall:They were listing Release Date delivery as being hooked to 2-day shipping, so I'm not surprised that you ended up getting shafted on it after last night. They're still showing Release Date delivery for it, though it's only now for one-day shipping.

[MCalvert1]

I feel like it's about worth it now. I went for it. I haven't seen The Motion Comics or The Black Freighter yet so I can justify the cost. Though I wish there were an option or watch The Black Freighter by itself.

MjC

[manthing]

They were listing Release Date delivery as being hooked to 2-day shipping, so I'm not surprised that you ended up getting shafted on it after last night. They're still showing Release Date delivery for it, though it's only now for one-day shipping.

Exactly.

Actually, I must have just squeezed in that cancellation, as Amazon would need to ship it out today if they were using regular 2 Prime shipping.

[tankass]

Though I wish there were an option or watch The Black Freighter by itself.

MjC

Im not sure why everyone is hating on watching the black freighter with the movie considering if done like the comic (which im pretty sure it is), it will give a good perspective on the motivation for the ending and the mentality of the final enemy (avoiding using a name to avoid spoiliers for those that have not seen it). I always thought it was a aspect of the comic that, like a lot of other things, you dont know the purpose till you sift through everything and undstand its purpose at the end.

[WormFOODx]

If it gets any cheaper I'll be more concerned about loosing my free shipping! No Prime. Unless someone want's to recommend it to me for a free month?

[shrike4242]

Exactly.

Actually, I must have just squeezed in that cancellation, as Amazon would need to ship it out today if they were using regular 2 Prime shipping.I checked on my order an hour ago, and it wasn't showing as being in the shipping state. Checked a few minutes ago, and still not in the shipping state.

It'll probably change in the next few hours, since they need to ship it today for 2-day to get it to me by Tuesday. Up and Monsters Inc are both not in the shipping state either, so I'm sure they'll all hit the shipping stage before too long.

[WormFOODx]

Mine got moved with some of us other CAGs and now I expect it between Nov 18 - Dec 1 according to Amazon.

[Phokis]

Damn. I own the director's cut already, but I want to see the motion comic... guess I'll double dip and get the black freighter at this price, too. 30 bucks is pretty cheap considering what they go for individually.

I am curious though. Is this missing the behind the scenes feature with snyder presenting the movie? maximum movie mode, i think it is called.

[cod4rulez4]

They were listing Release Date delivery as being hooked to 2-day shipping, so I'm not surprised that you ended up getting shafted on it after last night. They're still showing Release Date delivery for it, though it's only now for one-day shipping.

I got shafted too on release day shipping when I cancelled and rebought since I didn't see the updated price. I emailed amazon about it, and they bumped me up to one-day shipping. The confusing thing is that they said that they cannot change it to release day shipping...to do that I'd have to rebuy it. However, release day shipping is listed as one day shipping, so I don't know what is going on.
I am tempted to buy it again, pick release day shipping, and then email them to take off the shipping charge. I guess that is that their discretion though, so I don't know if they will do it.

[shrike4242]

I got shafted too on release day shipping when I canceled and re-bought since I didn't see the updated price. I emailed amazon about it, and they bumped me up to one-day shipping. The confusing thing is that they said that they cannot change it to release day shipping...to do that I'd have to re-buy it. However, release day shipping is listed as one day shipping, so I don't know what is going on.
I am tempted to buy it again, pick release day shipping, and then email them to take off the shipping charge. I guess that is that their discretion though, so I don't know if they will do it.When I canceled and re-ordered it, it was weeks ago, so it was still showing two-day shipping as release date shipping.

Odd that they seemed to stiff you on the shipping, since for movies and other DVD/BR titles, there isn't a "Release Date Delivery" option listed, it's just associated with the shipping timeframe that'll get it there on the release date.

[manthing]

Mine got moved with some of us other CAGs and now I expect it between Nov 18 - Dec 1 according to Amazon.

Mine shows 11/13 even though I have Prime.

:???:

[sendme]

Wow I guess my 29.99 thanks to amazon not knowing what the hell is going on isn't that much of a deal now that it is 30.99. I hope I get my 10 dollars that I'm showing in the negative back from the order when it ships like they said I will. Not sure if I want to use credit with amazon again if they end up keeping all of it if the price on an item goes down.

[Seasick Pirate]

I guess I luck was in today. I finnly preordered Sunday and now its a couple bucks cheaper and I get it on the 10th.
Iwas waiting for thi edition from the get go, but was sad that the DC wasn't included. Now I figure if this cut is too much I can find a copy of the DC version for cheap later on. No biggie.

[karkyco]

Man! How low can this go? That's two price adjustment requests I've sent this week, LOL!

[lolwut?]

Im not sure why everyone is hating on watching the black freighter with the movie considering if done like the comic (which im pretty sure it is), it will give a good perspective on the motivation for the ending and the mentality of the final enemy (avoiding using a name to avoid spoiliers for those that have not seen it). I always thought it was a aspect of the comic that, like a lot of other things, you dont know the purpose till you sift through everything and undstand its purpose at the end.

Actually, I remember being kinda pissed after reading the comic that the video version of Black Freighter was a bit different and much worse IMO.

I'd bite on this if I didn't already have Watchmen, Black Freighter and the Motion Comic stand alone's from the WBShop fuck up.

[cod4rulez4]

Got my shipping issue straightened out. Placed a third order, checked release day shipping, and then sent an email to have the charge removed. Looks like i'll get it on release day for $30.99...great deal.

[bizman316]

Got my shipping issue straightened out. Placed a third order, checked release day shipping, and then sent an email to have the charge removed. Looks like i'll get it on release day for $30.99...great deal.

How do you get free release date shipping?

[christophles]

Walmart has dropped this to $28.86 so hopefully Amazon price matches it by going to $28.99 before it comes out.

[shrike4242]

Walmart has dropped this to $28.86 so hopefully Amazon price matches it by going to $28.99 before it comes out.That would be the hope. As long as it changes before 11:59PM PT on 11/10/09, it'll be applicable for the Pre-order price guarantee.

[Seasick Pirate]

I checked out the DVD packaging an noticed the Digital Copy expires Nov. 3. I hope this is not the case with the BR set.

I've never had a digital copy of a film before. Can someone explain how it works? Do you D/L a copy and have that file forever? What type of file is it?

[xbox_mole]

Why not cancel your Amazon order and order directly from Walmart now? They have FREE SHIPPING on all DVDs and Blu-Rays (I don't think it's applicable to boxed sets) until after the holidays now to combat Amazon's free shipping.

[cod4rulez4]

How do you get free release date shipping?

I have amazon prime.

Why not cancel your Amazon order and order directly from Walmart now? They have FREE SHIPPING on all DVDs and Blu-Rays (I don't think it's applicable to boxed sets) until after the holidays now to combat Amazon's free shipping.

Walmart charges Tax...at 28.86, it will be maybe 40 cents more at amazon. Plus I don't really trust Walmart shipping. Hopefully Amazon matches!

[xbox_mole]

Walmart charges Tax...at 28.86, it will be maybe 40 cents more at amazon. Plus I don't really trust Walmart shipping. Hopefully Amazon matches!

Very true, forgot about that for a second!

[postulio]

Walmart has dropped this to $28.86 so hopefully Amazon price matches it by going to $28.99 before it comes out.

since i have to pay tax regardless, i will wait untill mid 11/9/09 to change my order. (I know walmart ships free till the holidays).

[Seasick Pirate]

^ I'm with you there. If I can save $2 in addition to an already $29 savings, I'll go for it.

I did email Amazon and told them about Walmart's price and that I would go for it (also mentioning I understood their non-price match guarantee), so maybe if we can get some more people doing the same, we can get our price knocked down from Amazon and save ourselves some trouble.
They did respond reconfirming their non-price match guarantee, but said they'd pass only the information to the appropriate people.

[bill esquivel]

for people who puchased the 2 disc version there is supposed to be a $10 off coupon. Does anyone know how that will work?

[cod4rulez4]

for people who puchased the 2 disc version there is supposed to be a $10 off coupon. Does anyone know how that will work?

Amazon doesn't accept coupons. The best you can do is email them, telling them that you have a coupon and you want to know how to use it. They may/may not modify your price. Some people had success with this in the UP/Monsters Inc. thread when trying to use the $8 manufacturer's coupon.

[shrike4242]

for people who puchased the 2 disc version there is supposed to be a $10 off coupon. Does anyone know how that will work?I already asked WB about this, and it's only for use on the WBShop.com store, not anywhere else.

[LeRoy]

Debating on whether or not I should get this. I got the DC for $17 awhile back and still haven't opened it yet.

[postulio]

Debating on whether or not I should get this. I got the DC for $17 awhile back and still haven't opened it yet.

sell it and upgrade to this version. even if you sell yours for 10$, the extra 20$ you'll pay for this version will be cheaper than buying all the included content separately. plus you get a more complete edition of the movie with extra other stuff. its worth it for fans, id say.

[NoMeDigas]

I already asked WB about this, and it's only for use on the WBShop.com store, not anywhere else.

That sucks... you know they'll price it pretty close to MSRP, which will be like $50 or more. So, your $10 coupon won't even get it down to sell price at Best Buy, let alone Amazon or Wal-Mart. Lame move on behalf of the WB. I thought it was going to be a legit coupon. I'll be buying this from Walmart.com. If the price goes down anywhere else before you get it, you an always return it to a Wal-Mart store.

[TDAGARIM]

WBShop.com currently has Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut (http://www.wbshop.com/Watchmen%3a-The-Ultimate-Cut-+Blu-ray/1000095490,default,pd.html) listed at $38.36. With the $10 off coupon that'll bring it down to $28.36. They offer free shipping for any orders of 2 or more Blu-ray's so you could add a $9.99 Blu-Ray (Freddy Vs. Jason (http://www.wbshop.com/Freddy-vs.-Jason-+BD/1000094243,default,pd.html), Interview with a Vampire (http://www.wbshop.com/Interview-with-the-Vampire-+BD/1000035881,default,pd.html?cgid=), Texas Chainsaw Massacre Remake (http://www.wbshop.com/Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-+BD/1000092292,default,pd.html?cgid=)) and use the codes XB992 and WBINSIDER25 to get 20% off your order and free shipping. This would get you the 2 Blu-rays for a total of $33.92 unless you live in CA or any other state where they charge tax. Also, this is assuming that the $10 off coupon will stack with these other 2 coupons.

[StarKnightX]

sell it and upgrade to this version. even if you sell yours for 10$, the extra 20$ you'll pay for this version will be cheaper than buying all the included content separately. plus you get a more complete edition of the movie with extra other stuff. its worth it for fans, id say.

Only reason I haven't bit on it yet , is the lack of being able to watch the Directors Cut of the movie and Tales of the Black Freighter separately. Having all the content (movie , Black Freighter , Motion Comic) in one place is convenient , but I'm not completely sold on it. :/

Then again , I already have the Watchmen Game and movie experience on the PS3.

[NoMeDigas]

WBShop.com currently has Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut (http://www.wbshop.com/Watchmen%3a-The-Ultimate-Cut-+Blu-ray/1000095490,default,pd.html) listed at $38.36. With the $10 off coupon that'll bring it down to $28.36. They offer free shipping for any orders of 2 or more Blu-ray's so you could add a $9.99 Blu-Ray (Freddy Vs. Jason (http://www.wbshop.com/Freddy-vs.-Jason-+BD/1000094243,default,pd.html), Interview with a Vampire (http://www.wbshop.com/Interview-with-the-Vampire-+BD/1000035881,default,pd.html?cgid=), Texas Chainsaw Massacre Remake (http://www.wbshop.com/Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-+BD/1000092292,default,pd.html?cgid=)) and use the codes XB992 and WBINSIDER25 to get 20% off your order and free shipping. This would get you the 2 Blu-rays for a total of $33.92 unless you live in CA or any other state where they charge tax. Also, this is assuming that the $10 off coupon will stack with these other 2 coupons. But Wal-Mart has free shipping without an extra purchase, and it's only 50 cents more. I went with that option anyway. Good to see that the WB Store didn't price it a lot higher.

[ssjmichael]

You can get free shipping on any order of 30 or more at WB Shop with this code: SHIP30

[lawl]

Amazon seems to have bundled my Watchmen order with a totally separate order I had shipping out today (same tracking number). Anyone had this happen before?

[Ed_]

Amazon seems to have bundled my Watchmen order with a totally separate order I had shipping out today (same tracking number). Anyone had this happen before?

Yeah they did it last week when I placed two seperate orders of the simpsons s12. Also, this week they bundled my MW2 X360 and Hardened Edition together.

[gunm]

Amazon seems to have bundled my Watchmen order with a totally separate order I had shipping out today (same tracking number). Anyone had this happen before?



Yes.

[Seasick Pirate]

It was in KY when I went to bed and at my door when I woke up.

So one thing worth noting is that the digital copy is just like that of the DVD set, and expires November 3, 2010. Guess I forgot what year it was.

[Ed_]

Mine entered shipping soon can't cancel stage yesterday at 6 pm and this morning I got an email saying they were out of stock but got more so my order will ship soon. I had placed it under two day shipping then got bumped up to release day but no dice.

[guardian_owl]

Damn, had been waiting for reviews to purchase it and was finally ready to pull the trigger and it spiked to $39.49 on Amazon and it's out of stock at walmart online too. Snooze you lose I guess.

[shrike4242]

Guess $30.99 was as cheap as it was going to get before release/on release.

Mine arrived today and it's a huge package.

[Gnidlaps]

Damn, had been waiting for reviews to purchase it and was finally ready to pull the trigger and it spiked to $39.49 on Amazon and it's out of stock at walmart online too. Snooze you lose I guess.


I did the same thing.

[manthing]

Heh. Cancelling my $35 order and reordering it at $31 only dropped my shipping back by a day, as I got mine today as opposed to Friday

And Shrike is right, this thing is huge. Just by eyeballing it, it looks bigger than the 5 disc UK Planet Earth :br: set.

[shrike4242]

The Motion Comic is a separate stand-alone BR case, and the other discs are in this larger flip-out case, for those curious about it.

They're both in a larger case, which looks like a huge black monolith on the shelf compared to other BR's.

Also, here's a review:
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Watchmen-Blu-ray-Review/6269/

[exRounder]

Mine hasn't shipped but glad I stuck with it, considering the price spike. If this is as plodding and unwieldly as some people are saying, I hope this print is as limited as they say. Come on Watchmen fanboys!

[NoMeDigas]

Mine is being shipped from Walmart.com... it's currently in Fort Worth, TX, making it's way to Oregon. $28.86 with free FedEx shipping... should be here by Saturday (so says FedEx). :D

[Squall_L_FF8]

Got mine in today, but returned it to get a replacement. The edges of almost all the sides of the box was damaged.

[NoMeDigas]

Got mine in today, but returned it to get a replacement. The edges of almost all the sides of the box was damaged.

I hate when that happens. I also hate when you get a DVD or Blu-ray, and the white sticker on top edge of the case has been placed over the cover of the DVD, so when you try to take the sticker off, it starts to rip the cover. ARGH!!

I'm sure the guys at Best Buy think I'm crazy when I go there to buy a box set of something and carefully examine each box to make sure I don't get one that's banged up on all sides.

[manthing]

Got mine in today, but returned it to get a replacement. The edges of almost all the sides of the box was damaged.

How was yours shipped?

Mine came in a box on hard plastic shrink-wrapped cardboard and was fine.

[WormFOODx]

Mine hasn't shipped but glad I stuck with it, considering the price spike. If this is as plodding and unwieldly as some people are saying, I hope this print is as limited as they say. Come on Watchmen fanboys!

I was one of those with a Nov 16th est shipping date but mine shipped yesterday. Amazon now says they have it in stock so they must have been able to fulfill all of their orders.

[exRounder]

Well, let me know how the movie and BD are!

I hate when that happens. I also hate when you get a DVD or Blu-ray, and the white sticker on top edge of the case has been placed over the cover of the DVD, so when you try to take the sticker off, it starts to rip the cover. ARGH!!

I'm sure the guys at Best Buy think I'm crazy when I go there to buy a box set of something and carefully examine each box to make sure I don't get one that's banged up on all sides.

I THOUGHT THERE COULD ONLY BE ONE?! I hate that. One of the nigh useless skills I've developed is how to finesse the sticker off various materials so that it doesn't damage said surface. And I've also had people stare at me at say TRU when I examine a game case to make sure the cover sleeve isn't misplaced inside the case so that its edges are being crushed.

[Squall_L_FF8]

How was yours shipped?

Mine came in a box on hard plastic shrink-wrapped cardboard and was fine.

Mine was shipped the same way. From the looks of it, it probably was damaged even before it was shipped.

Well, anyways, Amazon sent another one out overnight delivery, and I got it today. That is the 1st time I ever received anything that fast from Amazon. Guess I am glad I picked this month to start the Amazon Prime trial.

This time the box wasn't all scratched and damaged, but there is a dent in about the middle of one of the edges on the back and some minor scratches inside the blu-ray case itself. It was minor this time. So I can live with it.

[NoMeDigas]

Just got mine from the $28.86 + free shipping Walmart deal. It IS a big, meaty package.

Mine was a bit more dinged up than my usual threshold, so I'll probably see if I can find a copy that's not so dinged. They sent it via FedEx, but in one of those limp bubble mailers that doesn't really protect anything. Looks like it's in stock at most of the Best Buys around my house, so hopefully I can find one that's fairly pristine. It's nice to know that there are others like me who think that if you're going to drop $30+ on a box set, it shouldn't look like it was dropped on the floor and repeatedly hit with a swinging door. :roll:

[exRounder]

Mine came in Friday, ahead of the 16th date, and mine came in tight formfitting cardboard and thus arrived in what was satisfactory condition to me.

However, did anyone get a version of the box that was perfectly cut? Once I take off the BluRay sleeve, the text on the black box itself looks offkilter, as if they printed the text on it offsenter, slightly slanted? If this ends up limited, I'd like to think it lends this one a distinguished look, but that may just be me being delusional.

[Burchamj]

30.99 at amazon again

[gunm]

My copy arrived today. The box was a lot larger than I expected, but at least it's sturdy because Amazon shipped it in a bubble mailer and it appears none the worse for wear. :p

[ronin47]

30.99 at amazon again

To match the price at Deepdiscount. At the end of the month when the sale ends they will probably jack the price back up to $39.99.

[exRounder]

Anyone get that coupon by join WBInsider yet?

[xbox_mole]

Anyone get that coupon by join WBInsider yet?

Not yet, I remember someone saying they emailed WB and they said it wouldn't be out until sometime in December, but you could only use it on WBShop.com

[exRounder]

Thanks xbox_mole and damn it WBInsider.

[kjs7]

so, would Amazon not be a good place to get this if I want a copy without dings and scratches?

[ronin47]

so, would Amazon not be a good place to get this if I want a copy without dings and scratches?

This seems to be a crap shoot from other has have posted. I ordered mine and it came with another 2 movies. So this was packaged nicely inside a box shrink wrapped with a cardboard backing.

Others have said it was put in a mailer/oversized envelope.

[kjs7]

This seems to be a crap shoot from other has have posted. I ordered mine and it came with another 2 movies. So this was packaged nicely inside a box shrink wrapped with a cardboard backing.

Others have said it was put in a mailer/oversized envelope.

Hmm, I might try getting this with 2 other cheap movies if I can find anything good. Did you get the super saver shipping?

[ronin47]

Hmm, I might try getting this with 2 other cheap movies if I can find anything good. Did you get the super saver shipping?

Yup, with super saver shipping.

[genfuyung]

So, the other day I bought the directors cut because I was told that the motion comic from this set is set on 2 standard dvds instead of a blu ray disc. Is that true or not?

Also, anyone have any pictures of this set?

[manthing]

So, the other day I bought the directors cut because I was told that the motion comic from this set is set on 2 standard dvds instead of a blu ray disc. Is that true or not?

Absolutely false. The Motion Comic included in the set is this:

http://www.amazon.com/Watchmen-Complete-Digital-BD-Live-Blu-ray/dp/B001QFYLKS

[JaroldL]

so, would Amazon not be a good place to get this if I want a copy without dings and scratches?

it really depends. most of the time i receive them in good condition but i had 1 or 2 incidents where my package was completely torn up.

[kjs7]

Well I'm a little apprehensive since I ordered 2 comic books from Amazon in August and when they got here one of them looked like someone had slashed the cover a few times with a knife. But I don't want to pay $50 at Best Buy. Decisions, decisions.

[stripwhite]

Try Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12960724
It's out of stock online, but maybe you can find it in store.

Well I'm a little apprehensive since I ordered 2 comic books from Amazon in August and when they got here one of them looked like someone had slashed the cover a few times with a knife. But I don't want to pay $50 at Best Buy. Decisions, decisions.

[ronin47]

Try Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12960724
It's out of stock online, but maybe you can find it in store.

I'd call to confirm the price before making any trip out to the store. Once again they have the store prices may vary on there. Then be prepared to possibly have to push for a pricematch.

[GeorgeCostanza]

Try Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12960724
It's out of stock online, but maybe you can find it in store.

Just came back from walmart. Its 44.99. They refused to honor their own web price. Classy!

Also for owners of the director cut and the web comic is this much of a upgrade? Does this have even more special features? Also can i watch the movie with the freighter stuff and with out?

[cod4rulez4]

Just came back from walmart. Its 44.99. They refused to honor their own web price. Classy!

Also for owners of the director cut and the web comic is this much of a upgrade? Does this have even more special features? Also can i watch the movie with the freighter stuff and with out?

Srsly, all the answers are in this thread, just read. You get this one for free:

Not really.
There is no Maximum Movie Mode, haven't gone through all the special features.
No, Freighter is in with no option to watch it without.

[rapsodist]

Just got my $10 coupon from Warner. Pretty useless though, considering that WBshop.com won't stack the coupon with the current 20% off sale.

[genfuyung]

Just got my $10 coupon from Warner. Pretty useless though, considering that WBshop.com won't stack the coupon with the current 20% off sale.
Was just about to post this. What a joke.

[rapsodist]

Was just about to post this. What a joke.

Yeah, and even if the two discounts could stack, it'd still be cheaper for me to go through Amazon since WBshop.com would charge me CA 9.75% tax.

[shrike4242]

My coupon just showed up as well, and I'm unsurprised by it as well.

And just as a reminder from two months ago, WBShop.com told me that it wouldn't be useful anywhere but WBShop.com:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6328661&postcount=25

[karkyco]

Mine came via amazon fast and flawlessly. Absolutely perfect package, I don't know why you guys are so worried - if there's a problem with your order just send it back for a full refund or exchange.

I just got another 8 separate packages from amazon from my Black Friday week and weekend rampage, not a single problem with any of them. Although I wish they had just bundled everything together into one shipment to save on the packing material (and their own cost)...

[kjs7]

karkyco, what shipping did you get?