I pre-ordered this The LOTR Collectors Edition, and when I received the box containing it, I could tell without even opening it that I was in for a huge disappointment just by the weight of it. What a rip off! $149.99 for a small cheap flimsy cardboard box that may cave in if enough humidity is in the air with a cheap and poorly made ring that does not even shine as described by other LOTR fans. I had been waiting for years for this trilogy to come out in 4k with a spectacular presentation worthy of the movies themselves. What a disappointment. I have not even opened it because I will be returning, because it is outrageously overpriced. In all honestly, this should be worth much less than the Steelbook edition. Had I known this, I would have ordered the Steelbook edition, which is not only better and will undoubtedly be the "must-have edition" for collectors as opposed to this outrageously overpriced and underwhelming version. The problem is that the Steelbook edition is sold out. That leaves me with just the regular version, but at almost half the price of this "collectors edition," it is a much better deal. So there you have it, folks... Avoid disappointment and buy the regular version. Trust me; you're not missing out on anything spectacular unless you could find this at around a $59.99 price point.
Posted by Will
Amazing quality. Great 4K transfer. Good quality casing and the ring is very detailed.
Posted by Tico
Let's get one thing out of the way. Positive The 4K bluray discs themselves are a great upgrade. This is the BEST version of the film BY FAR. AMAZING REMASTER! 10/10 Now onto the NEGATIVES: I couldn't believe how underwhelming this edition is compared to the steelbook edition.... You're paying 30 bucks more for a version that has worse packaging that the steelbook edition. Instead of getting an amazing steelbook set, you get a lousy ring and the regular edition... 1) The box includes the regular 89.99 version (nothing special there) 2) The box itself is smaller and lackluster when compared to the steelbook version 3) The entire "collectors edition" box is made out of carboard! (can you believe it?!?!?) Save yourself money and either pay 89.99 for the regular edition, OR get the steelbook and save 30 dollars.
Posted by cmldexter
