Are Blu-ray Steelbooks worth collecting?

Steelbooks are essentially designed to be the collector’s choice for movies, for the following key reasons: They come in metal cases, which are more durable than plastic. They have edge-to-edge artwork, which is usually much better than the normal releases.

What is Blu-ray Steelbooks?

A Steelbook is a Blu-ray in a Collectable steel case.. available only when a movie first comes out. Usually, the stores are out of them within a week after a movie comes out.

Are steelbooks only Blu-ray?

Steelbooks come in all shapes and sizes. Some editions are simple, like the Amazon exclusives – a Blu-ray or 4K UHD disc wrapped in a metal case, emblazoned with some beautiful artwork.

What are Zavvi steelbooks?

Hugely collectible and awesomely designed, getting an exclusive or limited edition Blu-Ray Steelbook is an opportunity any true movie lover would be mad to miss out on! A Steelbook edition gives you something more than the standard Blu-ray experience: Uniqueness.

What is the point of Steelbooks?

A SteelBook is a limited run of a Blu-ray or game, packaged in a premium metal case – often with classic or specially commissioned artwork. The steel case provides both a better canvas for displaying the fantastic art that accompanies many films, as well as being a more durable way of storing the disks.

Are Steelbooks made of steel?

A Steelbook is made of metal and plastic and is identifiable by its three distinct parts (front, spine, back) that are bound together by a plastic interior on which the Steelbook logo is discreetly embossed.

What are the rarest SteelBooks?

Thor 1 (UK exclusive, the hardest/expensive MCU film)

  • Cowboy Bebop Complete Series (Only released in Korea)
  • Nier Automata (Small run, only way to get the steelbook itself is a China import now)
  • What is the difference between a SteelBook and Blu-Ray?

    Are Steelbooks a good investment?

    As a long term investment, a steelbook is a terrible investment, imo. But if you buy low and than sell at the right time, it’s a great way to increase cash flow. It’s just like the stock market or bitcoin, for that matter.

    Are SteelBooks actually steel?

    Will Black Widow have a SteelBook?

    Black Widow [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [2021]

    What do steelbooks do for Blu ray movies?

    Steelbooks are beautifully packaged Blu-rays in unique metal cases. In a time when digital downloading is seen as the future, the Blu-ray Steelbook showcases just how great it is to own physical copies of your favourite movies.

    Which is the best steelbook to buy in the UK?

    Discover all the greatest films and TV series with Zavvi UK’s wide range of steelbooks – bringing you the best in entertainment for an affordable price. With offers on both standard Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray steelbooks, you can experience stunning high-definition quality visuals from the comfort of your home.

    When did the first steel book come out?

    Steelbooks have changed over the last 6 years, more now include embossing or debossing and we see many more gloss finishes than we did in the early years, the first steelbooks in 2008 all included the blue ‘bluray’ banner across the top of the steelbook which has luckily now disappeared from all releases.

    Which is the best Blu ray to buy?

    In a time when digital downloading is seen as the future, the Blu-ray Steelbook showcases just how great it is to own physical copies of your favourite movies. This premium packaging, combined with the optimum viewing experience of Blu-ray, is the ultimate way to collect the films you love.