Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold!
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 1:58AM CDT
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Transformers has blown away the competition this year with the highest number of DVD's sold for any movie during the first week of release! Even more surprising, over half copies were sold on the first day!
Currently, Transformers holds the 2007 record for:
Most DVD's sold overall for the first week - 8.3 Million
Most DVD's sold on release date - 4.5 Million
Most HD-DVD's sold on release date - 100,000
Most HD-DVD's sold overall for the first week - 190,000
Currently, Transformers holds the 2007 record for:
Most DVD's sold overall for the first week - 8.3 Million
Most DVD's sold on release date - 4.5 Million
Most HD-DVD's sold on release date - 100,000
Most HD-DVD's sold overall for the first week - 190,000
Credit(s): Hollywood Reporter
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Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417082)
Posted by darkqueen01 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:24am CDT
Posted by darkqueen01 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:24am CDT
Yeah!!! I knew I got up early on Tuesday for a reason!
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417087)
Posted by Collector Maximus on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:30am CDT
Posted by Collector Maximus on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:30am CDT
Pretty cool! I was waiting for someone to post the results.
I got mine at Wal Mart, a little after Midnight, on the first day of release.
I got mine at Wal Mart, a little after Midnight, on the first day of release.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417116)
Posted by Cascadia on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:53am CDT
Posted by Cascadia on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:53am CDT
4.5 million on the first DAY. Over 8 million in the first week
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417119)
Posted by Autobot032 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:55am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:55am CDT
I know there's more to it, but if you just go with a roundabout figure...
The DVD sales (around the $20.00 mark) $166,000,000.00
The HD-DVD sales (around the $30.00 mark) $5,700,000.00
A grand total of $171700000.00
Which would bring the overall total to being a little over $871700000.00
We're so close to the billion mark, it's not funny. Plus it hasn't even been released in all of the world markets yet. Once those figures come in, we could easily go over a billion here.
The DVD sales (around the $20.00 mark) $166,000,000.00
The HD-DVD sales (around the $30.00 mark) $5,700,000.00
A grand total of $171700000.00
Which would bring the overall total to being a little over $871700000.00
We're so close to the billion mark, it's not funny. Plus it hasn't even been released in all of the world markets yet. Once those figures come in, we could easily go over a billion here.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417122)
Posted by thehmphone on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:55am CDT
Posted by thehmphone on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:55am CDT
GO TRANSFORMERS! GO!!!
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417126)
Posted by Cascadia on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:59am CDT
Posted by Cascadia on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:59am CDT
The DVD is still selling like hot cakes in my area.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417130)
Posted by SnipeShade on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:02am CDT
And I contributed to that monster of a statistic. YEY! I'm amazed that Im actually part of a fandom of something that is that popular. 
But yea, I can believe those numbers. When I go to stores, and I check the transformer dvd sections (or any other tf inhabited section) it looks like a geeky tornado came thru and raped the shelves. xD
Posted by SnipeShade on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:02am CDT
And I contributed to that monster of a statistic. YEY! I'm amazed that Im actually part of a fandom of something that is that popular. But yea, I can believe those numbers. When I go to stores, and I check the transformer dvd sections (or any other tf inhabited section) it looks like a geeky tornado came thru and raped the shelves. xD
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417140)
Posted by TheKnightShift on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:13am CDT
Posted by TheKnightShift on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:13am CDT
This bodes very well for the box-office potential of Transformers 2.
Look at how well Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest did over its predecessor. No doubt because a lot of folks who didn't see the first Pirates movie in the theaters but instead waited to catch it on DVD, wanted to see the second one during its initial theatrical run. Dead Man's Chest wound up having one of the biggest opening weekends in Hollywood history.
I've a cousin who just saw Transformers for the first time this past weekend. His sister got married on Saturday and she gave his son - who was the ringbearer - a copy of the Transformers DVD as a gift at the rehearsal dinner. Well after the wedding my cousin watched it and was blown away. He seriously can't wait to see the sequel when it comes out in theaters.
Don't be surprised if Transformers 2 winds up making the top 10 all-time earning movies, in large part because of the DVD
Look at how well Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest did over its predecessor. No doubt because a lot of folks who didn't see the first Pirates movie in the theaters but instead waited to catch it on DVD, wanted to see the second one during its initial theatrical run. Dead Man's Chest wound up having one of the biggest opening weekends in Hollywood history.
I've a cousin who just saw Transformers for the first time this past weekend. His sister got married on Saturday and she gave his son - who was the ringbearer - a copy of the Transformers DVD as a gift at the rehearsal dinner. Well after the wedding my cousin watched it and was blown away. He seriously can't wait to see the sequel when it comes out in theaters.
Don't be surprised if Transformers 2 winds up making the top 10 all-time earning movies, in large part because of the DVD
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417142)
Posted by Leonardo on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:15am CDT
Posted by Leonardo on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:15am CDT
How much of this figure is due to the fact that there are numerous different versions?
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Posted by Bed Bugs on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:20am CDT
Posted by Bed Bugs on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:20am CDT
That's what I am wondering. I know for a fact that several other members bought multiple copies (and I know another guy in WI who has bought every version himself to get all the exclusives).
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417150)
Posted by Deceptiwho? on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:23am CDT
Posted by Deceptiwho? on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:23am CDT
Thats how the Transfans get down!! Picture us rollin!! 
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417169)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:56am CDT
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 23rd, 2007 @ 3:56am CDT
I'm glad I didn't wait to get into wal-mart the next day... 
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417197)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on October 23rd, 2007 @ 4:28am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on October 23rd, 2007 @ 4:28am CDT
Yay...now 8 million people will know Brawl as his code name, where as if they finally decide to make a construction vehicle combiner in a sequel, he's either going to be Brawl resurrected, or will not be called Devastator.
Yeah, that'd be almost like having to call Nightcrawler in X2 something else because they had already used the name to replace Shadowcat's name. 'Cause the director thought it was cooler....
Yeah, that'd be almost like having to call Nightcrawler in X2 something else because they had already used the name to replace Shadowcat's name. 'Cause the director thought it was cooler....
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417277)
Posted by opjet on October 23rd, 2007 @ 5:46am CDT
Posted by opjet on October 23rd, 2007 @ 5:46am CDT
more stress for tf2 writers don't
fuck tf2 up
we want a good no better follow up
take ya time plotting and planning the next movie
anybody agree with me
fuck tf2 up
we want a good no better follow up
take ya time plotting and planning the next movie
anybody agree with me
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417299)
Posted by GetterDragun on October 23rd, 2007 @ 6:16am CDT
Posted by GetterDragun on October 23rd, 2007 @ 6:16am CDT
My copy says Devestator and not Brawl.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417304)
Posted by Anonymous on October 23rd, 2007 @ 6:22am CDT
Posted by Anonymous on October 23rd, 2007 @ 6:22am CDT
Although since none of the other summer blockbusters have been released yet, this number is relatively meaningless.
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Posted by Kayevcee on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by Kayevcee on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:05am CDT
I wish I had enough money to call $170,000,000 meaningless 
-Nick
-Nick
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417458)
Posted by dragons on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:29am CDT
Posted by dragons on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:29am CDT
glad i decided to go out and get the dvdv on opening day transformers tin cases are all sold out where i live but i find that to be odd i dont have alot of transformer fans here as you guys over there do.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417459)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by Ultra Magnus on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:30am CDT
I guess I don't understand why this DVD was released so soon; Spider-Man 3 came out almost 2 months prior, as did Pirates, and Transformers comes FIRST??? I wonder who got shot or fired or lost a bet(or something similar) in the biz to make this happen. Either way, I've been watching MY copy of Transformers EVERY DAY since I got it. My MOM even wants the Transforming case for herself! I'll probably buy a couple more versions of the DVD; I have no less thn 5 different versions of the Star Wars Trilogy, this is the same thing. The more money this movie franchise makes, the better for all of us. So I'll support it, no problem.
Let us enjoy the ride, my friends.
Let us enjoy the ride, my friends.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417472)
Posted by guarayakha on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:50am CDT
Posted by guarayakha on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:50am CDT
Great, but that means another bunch more weird exclusives for TF2 DVD/HDDVD the next time around.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417476)
Posted by 80sgeek on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:53am CDT
People thought I was weird for having 3 versions: Walmart, Target & Best Buy (wasn't planning on getting that one, got it as a gift). Wonder what they would say about your friend. Is it a Wisconsin thing we need to get more then 1 version?
I think all copies say that. I don't have an HD player so I can't say if they changed it in the HD version. You would think that they would have been able to change that error with the DVD. But guess we'll have to wait and see for the Collector's Edition that my friends and I think will be coming out just before Christmas.
Posted by 80sgeek on October 23rd, 2007 @ 8:53am CDT
Fender Bender wrote:That's what I am wondering. I know for a fact that several other members bought multiple copies (and I know another guy in WI who has bought every version himself to get all the exclusives).
People thought I was weird for having 3 versions: Walmart, Target & Best Buy (wasn't planning on getting that one, got it as a gift). Wonder what they would say about your friend. Is it a Wisconsin thing we need to get more then 1 version?
GetterDragun wrote:My copy says Devestator and not Brawl.
I think all copies say that. I don't have an HD player so I can't say if they changed it in the HD version. You would think that they would have been able to change that error with the DVD. But guess we'll have to wait and see for the Collector's Edition that my friends and I think will be coming out just before Christmas.
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Posted by leday on October 23rd, 2007 @ 9:59am CDT
I would hazard a guess and say "Hasbro's Christmas toy sales tie-in" here...
Just a thought....
Still...I'm very glad it came out so soon and VERY happy with my already-watched-multiple-times copy!
Posted by leday on October 23rd, 2007 @ 9:59am CDT
Ultra Magnus wrote:I guess I don't understand why this DVD was released so soon;
I would hazard a guess and say "Hasbro's Christmas toy sales tie-in" here...
Just a thought....
Still...I'm very glad it came out so soon and VERY happy with my already-watched-multiple-times copy!
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417616)
Posted by First-Aid on October 23rd, 2007 @ 10:32am CDT
Interesting question, but not many people are like us fans buying more than one copy. The best way to measure that would be to look at Star Wars and its various releases. Don't have the number myself, but someone maybe does.
Posted by First-Aid on October 23rd, 2007 @ 10:32am CDT
Leonardo wrote:How much of this figure is due to the fact that there are numerous different versions?
Interesting question, but not many people are like us fans buying more than one copy. The best way to measure that would be to look at Star Wars and its various releases. Don't have the number myself, but someone maybe does.
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Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:46am CDT
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:46am CDT
AWESOME! Glad to know my 2 purchases helped out, at least technically. I had pre-ordered it from Target.com, but when it came it was the plain 2-disc, not the transforming case version. I bought that one at Target the same day, and instead of returing the plain one I donated it to overseas troops. So it still counts as a sale, yay TF!
And if I can keep it from my wife I might buy the Best Buy version for the Robot Heroes figs if it's still available...
And if I can keep it from my wife I might buy the Best Buy version for the Robot Heroes figs if it's still available...
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417740)
Posted by Zeds on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:52am CDT
Posted by Zeds on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:52am CDT
Great news! I can take credit for 3 of those DVDs thanks to all the exclusives out there. That is one reason for the strong sales IMHO.
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Posted by Sonray on October 23rd, 2007 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by Sonray on October 23rd, 2007 @ 1:09pm CDT
wait until it eventually makes it way to the UK. I still hate whoever decided to make us wait for this DVD this long. Freaking morons.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (417872)
Posted by BlurPrime on October 23rd, 2007 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by BlurPrime on October 23rd, 2007 @ 1:11pm CDT
is this a good thing since i purchase transformers movie on monday night/ tuesday early morning at my local walmart i can't believe how good the dvd sells were.
Re: Transformers DVD - 8.3 Million copies sold! (419972)
Posted by Voodoo on October 24th, 2007 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by Voodoo on October 24th, 2007 @ 4:35pm CDT
...From Rolling Stone:
Overall, a combined 7.93 million albums were sold last week. Where did all the buyers go? Well, the Transformers DVD sold an estimated 8.3 million copies since its debut last week, more than all albums combined.
Good lord...
Overall, a combined 7.93 million albums were sold last week. Where did all the buyers go? Well, the Transformers DVD sold an estimated 8.3 million copies since its debut last week, more than all albums combined.
Good lord...
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