Apparently it is the UK version but regardless it should be same stateside.

I simply do not understand the reasoning behind steel books and why they are such a big deal. They're just a metal case with the exact same things I side. Could someone enlighten me?

Aha...so I'm currently in the BBY customer service line right now picking up FC3, and found this quite funny. I look over to TDKR display stand and see a guy comparing the combo Blu and steelbook Blu...he then attempts to take the slipcover off the combo and cover the steelbook with it. Lo and behold, it doesn't fit and his face seems a bit pissed. He just grabbed the combo and walked away haha

My BB has about 35 TDKR steelbooks

Originally Posted by thundarr I simply do not understand the reasoning behind steel books and why they are such a big deal. They're just a metal case with the exact same things I side. Could someone enlighten me?

You're pretty much right. In this case the Steelbook also has a documentary included.

I was at BB this morning and had a change of heart and decided not to get the steelbook. At least not at $25. Wish I had gotten the $10 RZ Certificate some have been reporting.

Alright, so quick question for some of you...

How is the Trilogy packaged? Is it separate cases, or fold out, or something else?

I'm just a little torn since I have the BB and DK steelbooks but only paid $5 for them. So now I am debating just spending the few extra bucks on the Trilogy and then selling the steelbooks for $5-$10 a piece on Amazon or Ebay (really don't care how much considering I essentially only paid $5 a piece since it was during Upgrade and Save and had the movie cash). Or possibly getting the trilogy now and waiting until another Upgrade and Save and the hope the steelbook drops.

Originally Posted by thundarr I simply do not understand the reasoning behind steel books and why they are such a big deal. They're just a metal case with the exact same things I side. Could someone enlighten me?

Because they look cool. Yeah, yeah, yeah, the movie is the same, but some people like having a cool case in their collection. Same reason people complain about gamestop gutting games and selling them with missing manuals, some people just like that type of stuff.

Originally Posted by WV Matsui My BB has about 35 TDKR steelbooks

Yeah, these aren't rare at all. I was even able to get a PM to Amazon for $17.96 this morning on my steel with no questions asked!

Originally Posted by thundarr I simply do not understand the reasoning behind steel books and why they are such a big deal. They're just a metal case with the exact same things I side. Could someone enlighten me?

Collectors buy stuff because it looks cool. No other reason is needed.

I wish I didn't have the steelbook collection because Target copy looks awesome and super glossy

Just look:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kidR26Nxo

Originally Posted by Jodou Yeah, these aren't rare at all. I was even able to get a PM to Amazon for $17.96 this morning on my steel with no questions asked!

??? Can you explain to me exactly how that worked? Not trying to call you out or anything, never had BB price match a online deal for me, let alone a amazon marketplace deal (not seeing directly sold from amazon)

My steelbook has some stupid chip marks and shit I am thinking of exchanging it think best buy will do it, their policy says they can

Originally Posted by thundarr I simply do not understand the reasoning behind steel books and why they are such a big deal. They're just a metal case with the exact same things I side. Could someone enlighten me?

Its better than a plastic box because it is steel and it comes with an extra Documentary and cool art on the cover and inside cover, it is worth the extra $5 in my opinion

struck out on the Digibook, can't believe they went so fast at Target...then BB said they were only selling the Cowl edition online, so no-go there. Two Wal-Marts said they sold out at midnight with them..Giving up with the hunt, sticking with just the BB SB..guess the bright side is I get to keep $50 in my pocket..but the Cowl edition is already listing for $90 on eBay..would have been damn nice to get.

Originally Posted by nedstark My steelbook has some stupid chip marks and shit I am thinking of exchanging it think best buy will do it, their policy says they can

yeah, no reason at all why you couldn't do this if the stock is there. Policy is on open movies, you get the same exact copy. They're supposed to open the one they give you, but sometimes they don't..so maybe an extra UV code in it for you!

Originally Posted by Jodou Yeah, these aren't rare at all. I was even able to get a PM to Amazon for $17.96 this morning on my steel with no questions asked!

That may be, but all 5 people in front of me in line had the SB in hand at the store I went to and they were going fast. They won't last past Friday. Take any exclusive BB SB, they aren't there the following week..

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Originally Posted by token2k6 struck out on the Digibook, can't believe they went so fast at Target...then BB said they were only selling the Cowl edition online, so no-go there. Two Wal-Marts said they sold out at midnight with them..Giving up with the hunt, sticking with just the BB SB..guess the bright side is I get to keep $50 in my pocket..but the Cowl edition is already listing for $90 on eBay..would have been damn nice to get.

I'm in the same boat, but are these really that rare or did people just buy them like crazy? I was looking on Wal-Mart.com and noticed they have the limited edition Dark Knight Blu -Ray that came with the bat-pod for $25. Huge Batman fan but and would love to have this, just not sure if it will be super rare or not.

Pretty disappointed in the digibook. I should have researched better. The lenticular is really nice and there's a couple of shots from the film that are printed very nice, but then there's just a few prints of pretty crappy concept art and the comic which is a lazy comic version of the Bane plane scene. No essays or character bios or new info on the film that I appreciate and expect from other digibooks.

I wish I would have gotten the steelbook. :(

Bestbuy nearby my house has tons of steel book version of DKR

Originally Posted by token2k6 That may be, but all 5 people in front of me in line had the SB in hand at the store I went to and they were going fast. They won't last past Friday. Take any exclusive BB SB, they aren't there the following week..

Are you so sure? I am a bit skeptical, seeing as how pretty much any movie that came out with an "exclusive" steelbook at BBY, is still at my local store: Wrath of the titans, green lantern, Inception, gran Torino, etc..

Originally Posted by jcp42877 Are you so sure? I am a bit skeptical, seeing as how pretty much any movie that came out with an "exclusive" steelbook at BBY, is still at my local store: Wrath of the titans, green lantern, Inception, gran Torino, etc..

They still have the Batman Begins and Dark Knight Exclusive Steel Books in stock online as well.

Well thats it for me. No need for Batcowl version. Stopped by Target 30 min after they opened and they had only 1 Digibook in the electronics section and about 12-15 copies on a display in the front lanes. Drove over to BB and they had a LOT of steelbooks (probably about 30-40).