my rant on the packaging of the T2 extreme case!!!

[Monster]

uggg ok how many other people who bought this dvd had a tough tough time getting the dvd out of the metal tin.. also it was in so tight it rips the case all up everytime you take it out or in but you have ot push really hard ot get it to go in or out fo the tin... so i have a wrecked dvd case were the plastic came right off.. uggggg who idea was it to make it so damn tough to get out.. to were it wrecks the dvd case.. very very poor ..

anyone damage there case trying to get it out???

[orf]

Um, I'm sorry, but that rant was almost indecipherable. Care to clarify it?

[DVDriven]

I picked up the DVD today, and can definitely see where Monster's going with his rant. The DVD is encased in a metal sleeve, and I think people are going to have a very difficult time removing the case. I'll find out later this evening.

[Ben_mku]

I just picked it up, and I'm not looking forward to the task of separating the case from the metal sleeve.. all I can say is that once I get that sucker outta there, I ain't never puttin' it back in!

[Enron]

I just got it myself and I have to agree that the metal casing is too tight around the snapcase. Its a real pain to get the snapcase in and out. Someone dropped the ball big time on the specs for the production line.

[Monster]

Originally posted by orf
Um, I'm sorry, but that rant was almost indecipherable. Care to clarify it?

ok heres a short way to explain..


anyone who buys this will needs a dam blow torch and a tow truck to get the dvd outta the metal slip case....:flush:

[newt]

Mine came out with the spine ruined already. Crappy packaging!

[Crow T. Robot]

anyone got pictures i would like to see what it looks like and how they got in in there

[Ben_mku]

From what the tin sleeve looks like and how tight they fit around the cases, it wouldn't surprise me that the way they got the cases into the sleeves at the factory was to start with the sleeves flat, and fold them around the cases.. ... so that's how they get the caramel in the Caramilk bar..

[PrometheusUFO]

Ugh. I had the same problem. It's now scratched most of the cover's spine, and there's a couple holes in the plastic too. I wonder if I'll be able to replace it...

[SkottDMD]

So many threads on the T2 Extemem Edition! Even another on the same topic! Yes the case wasn't produced very well at all and I'm sure it will damage the keep case more and more with time.

[JdW]

I lvoe my T2: Ultimate Editiona nd have no desire to get htis evil packaged EE with less features than the UE

[Monster]

Originally posted by PrometheusUFO
Ugh. I had the same problem. It's now scratched most of the cover's spine, and there's a couple holes in the plastic too. I wonder if I'll be able to replace it...

i try to take it back no luck they said cause i ruiend it they cant. i said you should they said why . i said cause nowere in this store did i see a sign that said tools need'd to open and view dvd,.../ open at your own risk.. shitty work on the tin case.. guess i will haev to buy a two disc slim case somewere .. and never use the tin... agian... :flush:

[Paul.n3w]

Just got my T2 Extreme Edition DVD... I wish I had seen this post before I attempted to open it! In retrospect, what I would have done is take some plyers or something and break the metal box open. I know it sounds bad, but then you have a slightly loose metal box that you can easily slide the dvd case in and out of. Maybe you could even reattach the box together afterwards, a little LOOSER than the manufacturer made it...

Here's what my dvd case looks like after taking it out, putting it back in, and taking it out one more time:





Arrrrgg I even picked out the best looking metal case with no scratches thinking I would have the *perfect* set...

[Paul.n3w]

Anyone know where you can buy the nice double 'flip' DVD cases like the one T2 comes in? I'd like one for my now destroyed T2 case and another for my Blockbuster version of From Hell.

[chrisp450]

Originally posted by Paul.n3w



Here's what my dvd case looks like after taking it out, putting it back in, and taking it out one more time:

ewww... :flush:

[Monster]

i dont know were but i also am loking. my plastic came off the case all together so i have nothing holding the paper cover on.. uggggg...

[chrisp450]

You could always just pull the insert (cover I meant) out and switch it with another movie you don't care as much about. I have done this with rental purchases before so I don't have to worry about the stickers and such...
Yes you will now have a different movie with a bad case, but at least your T2 problem wil be solved

[Monster]

Originally posted by chrisp450
You could always just pull the insert (cover I meant) out and switch it with another movie you don't care as much about. I have done this with rental purchases before so I don't have to worry about the stickers and such...
Yes you will now have a different movie with a bad case, but at least your T2 problem wil be solved

only prob all two disc sets i have i love and dont wanna have them with out there covers... other wise i would do that... if it was a sing disc yea sure but this a two disc and i love all my movies... you can always send me a dvd case you dont care for... and i can send ya the bad case...lmao

[Crow T. Robot]

Originally posted by Paul.n3w

Here's what my dvd case looks like after taking it out, putting it back in, and taking it out one more time:

damn they really must of put that thing in there and make sure you can never get it out

[lbrown]

I honestly don't know what all the fuss is about. Mine slips in and out real easily. I like the case.

[Ben_mku]

I honestly don't know what all the fuss is about. Mine slips in and out real easily. I like the case.

I hope I'll be able to say the same when I open mine later tonite..

[IKEA_boy]

Originally posted by Paul.n3w
Anyone know where you can buy the nice double 'flip' DVD cases like the one T2 comes in? I'd like one for my now destroyed T2 case and another for my Blockbuster version of From Hell.

PM me. I'll see what I can do.

[TylerD]

I slid mine out very, very carefully and the spine only got one little knick in it. You can't ever really notice it.

Usually if a DVD has slip case, I store it unless it's designed like Fight Club. But if the just slides over a keep case, I never use it.

[SephirothClone]

Hey I havent bought mine yet, so are there any hints on taking the sucker out?

[RaceTripper]

Mine's on it's way from DeepDiscountDVD. I'll see how it does or doesn't slip out. Maybe I'll just try seperating the outer case. I saw it at BB and it looks like that might work. A lot of the ones there had cases that were somewhat beat up and dented at the edges.

Dean

[Paul.n3w]

Originally posted by SephirothClone
Hey I havent bought mine yet, so are there any hints on taking the sucker out?

I would seperate the outer case like dwette said. You could even try to put it back together a little looser afterwards. I am now looking for a way to do this without warping the case too much. All my dads tools are too big..

[Willh51]

I just picked up mine at Target for 15 bucks and I got lucky. Its a shame about the cases that tore the case underneath. I'd take that shit back if I were you. I was lucky and got one where the dvd slips out nice, and there are no nicks or dents at all. I believe that mine works because it has a slight hump in the front metal part. I believe that is there in order to allow the inner case to slide out. So if you see one with a slight hump, I think that's the one that is right, no lump = crushed and hard to get out.

[cherno]

I just got mine and it has a little bit of a ben to the front. It came out ok, it was tight but not too bad. There is just a little bit of maring on the top of the spine but otherwise it is ok.

Don't know if I am going to be sliding it in and out of the metal too much tho.

[Steam]

Wow, was just thinking about going back down to Target to pick this up and saw this thread and happened to then notice this on dvdtalk:

"Artisan has been quick to acknowledge the problem and they've set up a hotline for people to call to get replacement cases. The number to call for a replacement case is 800.650.7099. "

Hopefully that helps you all who need new cases.

[Paul.n3w]

Hey, thats cool. I'm sure they're closed now, but I'll try calling tommorrow. There just better not be shipping and handling...

Has anyone had experience with something like this, where a company sends out replacement discs/cases? DO they charge shipping?

[Quisp]

I bought mine today, and after having the metal cover tear at the plastic case, the first thing I thought after "shit!!!", was, I wonder if there will be a thread on this issue at DVDFILE.

[lopper]

I bought my copy today and my case is all screwy, too. The edges of my case are torn as well and there are a couple of dents in the actual tin case.

I didn't even want to buy this disk to begin with. I have the UE already and am more than happy with it, but for $14.99 I couldn't pass it up.

On a plus side, the boss was out of town today so I watched T2 on my laptop in my cubicle. I still left work tired, though, as if I actually did work today. Go figure.

[SephirothClone]

FUCK it came out and the sides are a bit scratched. Not mutch though... Had to use plyers!

I'm still calling that number to get a replacement

[SephirothClone]

Yep... It just went global...

from ARTISAN:

In light of the many posts regarding packaging problems with the new Terminator 2: Extreme Edition DVD, Artisan Entertainment would like to inform your members that replacement plastic cases can be obtained by calling our Account Services hotline at 800.650.7099.

We are aware of the problems with the first-run of the metal O card packaging for T2 and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused your members. I ask that you please be so kind as to post this information and allow us to do our best to address the concerns of your members.

[downhuman]

My case is intact without a nick. My only bitch (besides the embossing not being lined up correctly on just about all of the copies I saw) so far is that the paint on the metal slipcase scratches off fairly easy. I've already got a few noticeable scratches and I've been handling this thing with kid gloves. Let's see if Artisan replaces that!

[Flash Ahhh]

OK, in light of recent news I did two things.

One, I left the tin case in the srink wrap and opened only one end. Now the easy to scratch tin case will stay in good shape.

Two, I slide my keep case out super careful. So mine came out without a scratch. Though it was a pain in the butt to get it out.

Also, when it goes on the shelf, I will just put them next to each other. No need forcing the keep case in and out of the tin case.

-Flash

[SephirothClone]

ohh yes! i just put plain tape inside the tin at the sharp places, and voila! mine comes out easy and without any NEW scartches.

Disco!

[Icon769]

Mines got fucked up from the spine (plastic tore some). Once I get the replacement from Artisan I'm NEVER sticking the case back in the tin. I'm just going to display it seperatly next to my Evil Dead Tin. The thing that pisses me off though is that it's such a simple thing to fix (I know cause I used to work in a machine shop, and making a case similar to this is pretty standard). Damn why didn't they test the damn things before mass producing them. Widening the opening just slightly, and smoothing out the sharp edges would have fixed all the problems. Damn Artisan.

Still I have to admit the tin art design kicks ass.

[Paul.n3w]

Does anyone's metal cover line up with the art? The art on mine is a little low and to the left, and I picked the best one I could find from my local Best Buy.