What you need to know: Revenge of the Fallen DVD Exclusives
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Hello Seibertronians, News crew member Blurrz here. It's that time of year again. As we all know, unless you've been living in a cave, the Revenge of the Fallen film was released in theatres this summer, and that means it's subsequent DVD release is approaching. We now overlook the date, as the DVD release is set for this Tuesday, October 20.
Now most of you are probably not anticipating the DVD or Blu-Ray versions of the film, but are more intrigued with what else you are getting with it! We're talking about DVD exclusives that each retailer carry, and it's been a hot topic the past month or so. After looking at what is available out there, I've decided to compile a list of exclusives, so you, me, and the common Transformers fan does not end up having 6 copies of the film.
Before we get going with the exclusives, here is what most retailers are getting in terms of special editions.
Two-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray:
The TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen two-disc Special Edition DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital with English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1:
-- Feature Film
-- Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman
Disc 2:
-- The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen--This multi-chapter
documentary chronicles the entire creation of the film and includes
interviews with the cast and crew:
-- Seeds of Vengeance - Development and Design - After the overwhelming
success of 2007's Transformers, how do the filmmakers top
themselves for the sequel?
-- Domestic Destruction - Production: United States - Michael Bay
believes in going big: Big action and big explosions. Cast and
crew are pushed to the limit as they traverse the U.S. from New
Mexico to Pennsylvania.
-- Joint Operations - Production: Military - No other filmmaker in the
world enjoys the kind of military access and cooperation Michael Bay
has. Here we see just how efficient our armed forces are and the awe
and respect shown by the cast.
-- Wonders of the World - Production: Middle East - You can't
really reproduce Egypt anywhere but Egypt so off we go to Giza and
Luxor.
-- Start Making Sense - Editing - In order to turn over the massive
amount of film as quickly as possible to VFX, four editors work
tirelessly in a unique tag-team approach to shape the film.
-- Under the Gun - Visual Effects - Revenge of the Fallen features the
most complicated VFX in film history. So complicated in fact that
the filmmakers were unsure they would make the deadline. The
DEVASTATOR VFX alone required 83% of ILM's total render farm
capacity.
-- Running the Gauntlet - Post-Production and Release - Working seven
days a week, Michael Bay and company usher the film through sound
design, Digital Intermediate color-timing and a globe-trotting
whirlwind of premieres.
-- A Day with Bay: Tokyo--An intimate and fun all-access journey with
Michael Bay as he travels to Tokyo, Japan for the world premiere of the
biggest film of the year.
-- 25 Years of TRANSFORMERS--Access an all-new featurette celebrating a
monumental milestone for one of Hasbro's most successful and
popular franchises.
-- NEST: Transformer Data-Hub--Explore conceptual artwork created by the
production for 12 of the most popular AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS from the
film.
-- Deconstructing Visual Bayhem with Commentary by Pre-Vis Supervisor Steve
Yamamoto-- A series of multi-angle pre-visualization sequences allowing
viewers to learn how some of the film's most spectacular scenes
were created with an introduction by Michael Bay.
-- Extended Scenes
-- Music Video: Linkin Park's "New Divide"
Blu-Ray Edition
-- The ALLSPARK Experiment--Viewers get their chance to unleash the power
of the recently recovered ALLSPARK shard on Earth vehicles. Begin by
selecting and customizing a vehicle with a selection of parts and
accessories. Then apply the ALLSPARK to this creation and watch what
happens. Applying the ALLSPARK to certain custom combinations enables
four new robot characters with special powers. If viewers discover all
four, they unlock a fifth vehicle, which reveals a top secret message
about the future of the TRANSFORMERS movie franchise.
-- NEST: Transformer Data-Hub--A database of some of the TRANSFORMERS
characters that appear in the new film, offering users access to each
robot's confidential file including:
-- Innovative 3D spin galleries of each robot
-- A timeline for each TRANSFORMERS character charting its origins,
back story and design evolution from toys to animated series to
comics and finally feature films
-- Giant Effing Movie - A very personal look at the making of the movie.
-- The Matrix of Marketing--An archive of the film's promotional media
including trailers, posters and television spots.
Now it's exclusive time, we start off with what's available in the United States, focusing on their main retailers.
Target
Target's exclusive is a transforming Bumblebee disc case, similar to the Optimus Prime transforming case that came with the 2007 Movie disc. It comes with both the Blu-ray and DVD versions.
You can order each in the links below.
Blu-Ray
DVD
Best Buy
Best Buy's exclusive is as seen in the picture above. You can check out it out on their website here.
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart obtained the official rights for the IMAX version of Revenge of the Fallen, and that's what you're going to get if you order it off of them. You can check it out at their online site for the Blu-Ray and the DVD version.
Fye
Fye's exclusive is the Steelbook, and it comes with the normal DVD version. You can check that out on their website here.
That's all we have for the exclusives within in the United States. If you have anything that you think you'd like to add, click 'Discuss This Topic' on the top of this news post and reply!
When it comes to Canada, everything is much of the same. Thanks to dak of Cybertron.ca for accumulating this list. Of most importance is Future Shop's exclusive Blu-Ray Steelbook, as depending on your point of view, it is superior to Fye's exclusive and it is not available for shipping to the States. For what else is available in Canada, you can check it out below.
Future Shop
Blu-Ray - $27.99 Plus Steel Case (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.99 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD (2 Disc) - 28.99
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $29.99
Best Buy
Blu-Ray - $27.99 Plus The Fallen T-shirt (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.99 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD (2 Disc) - $26.99
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $32.99
Zellers
DVD - $13.49 Plus $10 toy Coupon (Price Tuesday Only After Trade and Save)
Wal-Mart
Blu-ray - $29.83 (Price 3 Days Only)
DVD - $18.47 (Price 3 Days Only)
HMV
Blu-ray - $36.99
DVD - $26.99
DVD 2 Disc - $29.99
2 Movie Collection (Blu-ray) - $62.99 (available 03/11/2009)
2 Movie Collection (DVD) - $34.99
Toys "R" Us
DVD - $19.97 (Price 3 Days Only)
You're probably wondering, where are the Toys? The 2007 Movie exclusives had just that, exclusive Robot Heroes, and Best Buy's exclusive Premium Ratchet and Megatron. Unfortunately North America and most of the world won't be receiving any exclusive figures with their DVDs, however there's one place.....
.....Takara Territory, Japan, has just about everything when it comes to exclusive toys and the Revenge of the Fallen DVD release. If you don't reside in Japan, you aren't exactly left out, however you might be paying the price of 10 Blu-Ray sets just to get a hold on some of these.
Lawson
The 2007 Movie exclusive figure for Lawson was a Premium version of Blackout. This time around it`s Desert Versions of Skid and Mudflap.
You can order it off our valued sponsor BigBadToyStore at a hefty price.
Tsutaya Japan
Tsutaya's exclusive aren't as expensive as the rest. They are small, and by that we mean a Clear and Black version of Legends Bumblebee. You can check that out at Tsutaya's official site here.
Amazon Japan
Amazon Japan's exclusive is the most expensive one out there. They've re-deco'd Leader Optimus Prime into a Black version, something we only usually get to see with Lucky Draws. You can check it out at Amazon Japan, and if you have no knowledge in the Japanese language, our sponsor BigBadToyStore can help you with it.
That's about it. Don't forget the release date on October 20. Keep the budget low and make sure you don't end up with 6 different copies of the film!
~Blurrz
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Posted by Primus C-00 on October 17th, 2009 @ 5:27pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:Now most of you are probably not anticipating the DVD or Blu-Ray versions of the film...
You are entirely correct in that statement.
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on October 17th, 2009 @ 5:31pm CDT
Posted by Devastron on October 17th, 2009 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by Mechastrike on October 17th, 2009 @ 5:57pm CDT
Posted by Lockdown91 on October 17th, 2009 @ 6:13pm CDT
And is there any steelcase versions being released in the UK as well?
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2009 @ 6:13pm CDT
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 17th, 2009 @ 6:57pm CDT
Posted by Optimal_Z on October 17th, 2009 @ 8:11pm CDT
Posted by Gandalf on October 17th, 2009 @ 10:00pm CDT
I'm still considering whether I should buy this, as I didn't even see it in theaters, but this list will definitely help me out. I always have to do the research, both online and in newspaper inserts, as to what retailer incentives/promotions are available, and every time I'm afraid I'll miss or forget one. I wish fansites for other properties would do this for DVD releases.
Thanks a million.
Posted by vectorA3 on October 18th, 2009 @ 1:25am CDT
thx for making this list Blurrz. I'm gonna go for the wally BR -although I don't like that stripe on top "TWO DISC BIG SCREEN EDITION" -looks tacky. I do like the cybertronian writing though in the background, since I'm not getting the steelbook. If I couldn't get the wally I'd have to say the next best exclusives are the steelbook BR (FYE sucks for not getting it/Future Shop sux for not shipping to US) and Target's tf BB case.
If I'm not workin Mon. evening I'll go to that release event at Bestbuy. Few miles down the road from me. See what they're givin out and maybe take some pics if it isn't lame. (although i must admit i've seen BB 3+ times now )
oh ya Devastron, I think wally will have a 2 disc DVD of ROTF Imax. Don't see why they wouldn't
Posted by Delicon on October 18th, 2009 @ 7:49pm CDT
Posted by Gandalf on October 19th, 2009 @ 12:24am CDT
With this coming out on the same day as RotF, I was expecting the stores to advertise this set alongside it. But I've seen nothing at all about it, not even the smallest blurb or mention.
I thought at least Best Buy would feature it in their Sunday ad, sort of an "Also Available! Buy this, too!" sort of thing.
Posted by chugeta on October 19th, 2009 @ 6:29am CDT
Posted by chugeta on October 19th, 2009 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on October 19th, 2009 @ 6:41am CDT
Gandalf wrote:Has anyone seen any kind of store promotions/incentives/exclusives/sale prices for the Complete Series Matrix set?
With this coming out on the same day as RotF, I was expecting the stores to advertise this set alongside it. But I've seen nothing at all about it, not even the smallest blurb or mention.
I thought at least Best Buy would feature it in their Sunday ad, sort of an "Also Available! Buy this, too!" sort of thing.
I have not. I would like to know this too. If I get out of work early enough tomorrow, I'll stop by that West HWD Bestbuy that's having the promotion. Bad part is, they'll probably be outta goodies by the time i get there. Sorry -probably won't have my camera, but I've posted BB statue/car pix at least 3 times here anyway.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 19th, 2009 @ 10:39am CDT
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... id=2052646
I was hoping for cheaper, and I can't find any info at Target.com, but I'll be checking things out tomorrow for sure.
Posted by rpetras on October 19th, 2009 @ 11:51am CDT
But, my question is, is the Imax version worth shelling out an extra $15?
Posted by xeria on October 19th, 2009 @ 12:42pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 19th, 2009 @ 3:26pm CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 19th, 2009 @ 5:48pm CDT
Man, why can't the steelbook DVD be in Canada?
Posted by OptimusShr on October 19th, 2009 @ 7:47pm CDT
Posted by Crystal Rodimus on October 19th, 2009 @ 10:32pm CDT
Posted by Gutter Bunny on October 20th, 2009 @ 12:28am CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on October 20th, 2009 @ 1:41am CDT
Went to the promo thing at WEHO Best buy. Was kinda lame, not many giveaways -just small tattoos, balloons, flyers and posters & KROQ keychains. I was playing ROTF game on the outside display and they kicked me off the machine right when it was my turn -only got to play for a minute --and this was with a good 20 min. till the promo event ended. Bastards. Thanks -& they expect me to buy the movie there? more later
Posted by starfish on October 20th, 2009 @ 4:01am CDT
For those interested in the UK release, here's the lowdown:
The UK release date is 30th November 2009, these are the versions:
2-disc DVD (mass retail). Same as the mass-retail US version.
1-disc DVD (mass retail). Just the first disc from the 2-disc set, packaged on its own in a 'budget' version.
2-disc Blu-ray (mass retail). Same as the US mass-retail version.
4-disc box set (mass retail). The two-disc versions of both Michael Bay Transformers films, packaged together. This is available on both DVD and Blu-ray
Store Exclusives:
Obviously the release date is still a month away in the UK, so there may be more information to come out between now and the release date. However, two exclusives are confirmed:
HMV exclusive: The transforming Bumblebee box. Avalable to pre-order now from the HMV website.
Amazon.co.uk exclusive: 3-disc set (DVD & Blu-ray). The third disc contains a digital copy of the film, enabling you to transfer it onto your iPod or other such device.
That's all for now. I have checked the websites of other retailers (such as Play, for example) and can see no sign of any other UK exclusives. Of course, as I say, it may still be a bit too early yet.
Hope that helps!
Posted by Narc on October 20th, 2009 @ 7:49am CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on October 20th, 2009 @ 9:56am CDT
Posted by Iron Prime on October 20th, 2009 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by bknewtype on October 20th, 2009 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by starfish on October 20th, 2009 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by starfish on October 20th, 2009 @ 12:43pm CDT
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Posted by Delicon on October 20th, 2009 @ 2:37pm CDT
With that in mind, Seibertron.com member Starfish provided us these details on the ROTF's release date in the United Kingdom along with some info about the various editions that are being offered.
DETAILS OF UK RELEASES
For those interested in the UK release, here's the lowdown:
The UK release date is 30th November 2009, these are the versions:
2-disc DVD (mass retail). Same as the mass-retail US version.
1-disc DVD (mass retail). Just the first disc from the 2-disc set, packaged on its own in a 'budget' version.
2-disc Blu-ray (mass retail). Same as the US mass-retail version.
4-disc box set (mass retail). The two-disc versions of both Michael Bay Transformers films, packaged together. This is available on both DVD and Blu-ray
Store Exclusives:
Obviously the release date is still a month away in the UK, so there may be more information to come out between now and the release date. However, two exclusives are confirmed:
HMV exclusive: The transforming Bumblebee box. Avalable to pre-order now from the HMV website.
Amazon.co.uk exclusive: 3-disc set (DVD & Blu-ray). The third disc contains a digital copy of the film, enabling you to transfer it onto your iPod or other such device.
That's all for now. I have checked the websites of other retailers (such as Play, for example) and can see no sign of any other UK exclusives. Of course, as I say, it may still be a bit too early yet.
Hope that helps!
Of course it does, Starfish!
Seibertron.com - The recognized worldwide leader in Transformers coverage!
Posted by Megaprimatron on October 20th, 2009 @ 5:42pm CDT
I couldn't resist only $15.87 for a 2-DVD "Big Screen" Special Edition at Walmart!!!
So that's the one I grabbed this morning since it left me some change for movie snacks
Posted by JAZZ2405 on October 20th, 2009 @ 5:54pm CDT
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on October 20th, 2009 @ 9:27pm CDT
This one describes it as the big screen edition (and is slightly more expensive):
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=12534010?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
but this one has the picture of the case saying "big screen edition":
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=12534011?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by originaldave77 on October 20th, 2009 @ 9:45pm CDT
I'm really curious about the additional scenes from the IMAX version of ROTF. Is there a scene breakdown or detailed description anywhere on the interweb? I read about the one for the first film (all additional human scenes, ugh). I hear this time it's more robots! I'll probably grab that version but knowing me I'll miss what is new. Help!
Thanks in advance!
Posted by Megaprimatron on October 20th, 2009 @ 9:49pm CDT
To Giant Purple Griffin:
The 2-Disc (non-BluRay) Big Screen Edition that I purchased for $15.87 is this one...
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. ... d=12534011?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
I was really surprised at the price!
hope that helps
Posted by chevymantf on October 20th, 2009 @ 10:46pm CDT
Posted by Omega-1 on October 20th, 2009 @ 11:28pm CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 20th, 2009 @ 11:31pm CDT
Omega-1 wrote:I was very disappointed to find out that the Canadian Walmart does not carry the IMAX version.
Thanks for saving me a trip to Wal-Mart to check myself.
Posted by xeria on October 21st, 2009 @ 12:01am CDT
Posted by vectorA3 on October 21st, 2009 @ 7:53am CDT
bknewtype wrote:i just picked up my copy from walmart, blu ray, for 13.99. bought 3 copies
where do you live? Is that a special discount? How'd u get BR for $13.99? Most are paying 20 bux for the big screen exclusive. (Edit -maybe this is just the basic BR for all we know.) And the guy who got the 2D big screen dvd version for $15.97 was pretty lucky too.
Starfish, I briefly previewed the big screen BR and as far as I could tell there was no means to switch to the regular theatrical version. Don't know why you'd want that anyway, as a most of the extra 45 sec. to a minute is in the forest fight from what I've heard. When someone has a detailed shot analysis, I'd like to see it. Bay geeks indulge us.
oh yeah, & u Canadians should be happy you're gettin the steelbook BR exclusive. Looks awesome. Too bad that store doesn't ship int'l.
Griffin, don't quote me on this, but I think they flip-flopped pictures for the dvd cases. The ROTF 2D special edition dvd (no Imax stuff) seems like it should be 15.96 and the 2D big screen exclusive dvd should be 20.86. At the walmart i purchased at the 2D exclusive big screen blu-ray and 2D dvd were both 19.96.
Posted by alanburk on October 21st, 2009 @ 9:17am CDT
vectorA3 wrote:bknewtype wrote:i just picked up my copy from walmart, blu ray, for 13.99. bought 3 copies
where do you live? Is that a special discount? How'd u get BR for $13.99? Most are paying 20 bux for the big screen exclusive. (Edit -maybe this is just the basic BR for all we know.) And the guy who got the 2D big screen dvd version for $15.97 was pretty lucky too.
I actually picked up the BD IMAX version for $16.96 (before tax) at Wal-Mart yesterday. They had it on sale for $19.96 at the store and I had the $3 off coupon from Papa John's (for the record, that guy who works there and said on the Papa John's posting that they get lazy and do not put the coupons on the boxes all of the time - he was right. I got screwed, so the driver gave me a free pizza card to make up for it. When I went to get my free pizza, I asked for the coupon and they gave me one).
At any rate, Wal-Mart seems to have the best price for both versions. A new release BD movie for under 20 bucks is a steal. Went to Target to check out the Bumblebee case and just wasn't impressed AND it was $30... I'd rather have the IMAX scenes for $17.
Has anyone watched their ROTF discs yet? Is it less grainy than the first one? I was kinda bummed that even on the BD version, the first one still had that graininess to it. Albeit only slightly, it was still noticeable to my OCD ass.
Posted by vectorA3 on October 22nd, 2009 @ 8:12am CDT
ya, walmart had the best pound for pound deal, although something extra like a comic book would've been nice, but then the price might have increased. Oh well.
not buyin another copy, but i'll keep that Papa john's deal in mind, wish i had a coupon before i went. But my roomie always gets pizza hut
Posted by Prime Riblet on October 22nd, 2009 @ 8:46am CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on October 22nd, 2009 @ 4:01pm CDT
Crystal Rodimus wrote:Is the 2-disc at Wal-Mart also the IMAX version? Seems so from what they say on the site, but I wanna be 100% sure.
I find it strange that everywhere mentions that Walmart edition has the IMAX footage except for the actual box.
The box just says "Big Screen Edition."
Posted by Ratbat on October 22nd, 2009 @ 4:57pm CDT
On my birthday (August 4th), I ordered a single-disc copy of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DVD via Amazon.com. It arrived this morning.
And, earlier this week, I ordered a two-disc copy of the Walmart-exclusive Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DVD via Walmart.com. It shall arrive soon.
Posted by AdventPrime on October 22nd, 2009 @ 10:07pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 23rd, 2009 @ 7:27pm CDT
Just an extended forest fight between Optimus, Megatron, Starscream, and Grindor.AdventPrime wrote:Anyone know what are the extra scenes in the IMAX version? Other than the occasional removal of the top & bottom bars to fully showcase the robots, I didn't notice anything new when I watched it in theaters.