Game of Thrones Season 1 (5th March 2012)

richardb70 · 08-12-2011, 9:29 PM

A few months off yet but Amazon have finally got this up for pre-order. They're offering an "exclusive" disc with the Blu-ray:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones...3379530&sr=8-2

No deleted scenes apparently as they used pretty much what they shot.

gitsurfer · 09-12-2011, 12:09 PM

Play.com also have this but with a photo book instead of the extra disc:

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1...rlrefer=search

Not bothered about the book myself and the wife has pre-ordered via Amazon anyway

klacey · 09-12-2011, 12:22 PM

So looking forward to seeing this on bluray, might wait to see when US release it before placing my order.

mckee74 · 09-12-2011, 2:01 PM

Very intrigued to see the bonus disc is a Blu-ray, would have thought it would have been a DVD. Hum, very tempting although I do want the US set really as the packaging for HBO is always better in the States.

mckee74 · 08-01-2012, 4:40 PM

So for those who do like to import, these Best Buy exclusives are just gorgeous. Not sure which one to get personally.

Game Of Thrones (Stark) Season 1 BBY Exclusive - Blu-ray Disc of thrones&lp=3&cp=1

Game Of Thrones (Targaryen) Season 1 BBY Exclusive - Blu-ray Disc of thrones&lp=8&cp=1

aceytrixx · 08-01-2012, 6:31 PM

Oooo those do have me tempted to import....

mckee74 · 08-01-2012, 8:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aceytrixx

Oooo those do have me tempted to import....

I will be importing. Just wondering if it's too much to hope that they have the exclusive packaging, and the bonus disc. Either way, I'm having it.

Thinking the Stark cover.

aceytrixx · 09-01-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mckee74

I will be importing. Just wondering if it's too much to hope that they have the exclusive packaging, and the bonus disc. Either way, I'm having it.

Thinking the Stark cover.

I'm thinking Stark aswell but then I look at Targaryen and I think that looks good aswell....although when I looked on the best buy website they dont seem to ship internationally?

jammyone · 09-01-2012, 2:10 AM

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Originally Posted by aceytrixx

I'm thinking Stark aswell but then I look at Targaryen and I think that looks good aswell....although when I looked on the best buy website they dont seem to ship internationally?

They don't ship internationally - you would have to know someone with a US postal address to reship it or use a dropshipper. I haven't used one for years so can't recommend any. TBH I wish I did, there used to be few good ones I used that don't exist now.

mckee74 · 09-01-2012, 8:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aceytrixx

I'm thinking Stark aswell but then I look at Targaryen and I think that looks good aswell....although when I looked on the best buy website they dont seem to ship internationally?

Ah yeah, I admit I get it sent to a mate in the States.

If you're looking for a "trading buddy", using the forum on the bluray.com site is a good way to go. I trade my buddy mainly UK steelbooks, and he gets me things on Black Friday, and well this...

Works out well.

aceytrixx · 10-01-2012, 3:32 PM

Ah right yeah figured it was gonna end up being something like that. Think some mates have relatives in the states. Will see if I can find some willing to help

shand754 · 10-01-2012, 3:58 PM

I find Blu-rays For Everyone good for US retailer exclusives.

Soprano · 10-01-2012, 5:43 PM

I'd guess this set will be 60% odd slimmer case than the UK release like the Godfather? Will have to get the import I think

mckee74 · 10-01-2012, 10:53 PM

I always order American versions of HBO releases as the packaging when released over here is just always horrible, or just inconsistent season to season - True Blood in particular.

aceytrixx · 10-01-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shand754

I find Blu-rays For Everyone good for US retailer exclusives.

Will keep an eye on them as the time draws near. Cheers

Awesomo4000 · 11-01-2012, 9:46 AM

Does anyone know how long these Best Buy exclusives stick around for? I'm going over to the States in June, think these will still be on the shelves?

mckee74 · 11-01-2012, 11:41 AM

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Does anyone know how long these Best Buy exclusives stick around for? I'm going over to the States in June, think these will still be on the shelves?

It really is just a case of keep your fingers crossed.

Example being Boardwalk Empire came out on Monday. My mate picked up mine (and his) yesterday, and he got the last two in the store. And it's a big store.

That said, House Season Six he still sees and that's nearly 18 months old.

Personally though, if I was going to hazard a guess with how popular this show is I wouldn't be feeling too confident (and likely how cheap it will be - $54.99 already and the price matching hasn't even started).

mind robber · 24-01-2012, 5:38 PM

Anyone know if those Best Buy exclusives region free?

thej · 25-01-2012, 10:14 AM

Deadwood wasn't (another HBO) title. But it's just dropped to $44.99 on Amazon, so I've pre-ordered it. Have a US PS3 if it is 'A' only.

mckee74 · 25-01-2012, 1:57 PM

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Anyone know if those Best Buy exclusives region free?

HBO tend to lock so I'd advise you to keep your fingers crossed.

richardb70 · 17-02-2012, 9:48 PM

Early preview up:

Game of Thrones: News - Reviewing the Game of Thrones Blu-ray

Seems that Sainsbury's have the Blu-ray pre-order for £30:

Buy Game Of Thrones on Blu Ray - Sainsburys Entertainment

mckee74 · 17-02-2012, 10:03 PM

Movietyme say they are shipping so guessing we'll hear more from folks soon...

rebel_scum · 18-02-2012, 2:22 AM

Movietyme have it as region free on Facebook, no reason why the exclusives would be locked.

ukcanuk · 18-02-2012, 2:08 PM

Review up on blu-ray.com

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Game-o.../25599/#Review

Jim Di Griz · 18-02-2012, 5:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ukcanuk

Review up on blu-ray.com

Game of Thrones: The Complete First Season Blu-ray

I havent seen any of the series but Im still going to buy blind on release (which is very unusual for me!). The books were recommended to me last year and I then proceeded to read the lot!

ukcanuk · 18-02-2012, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Di Griz

I havent seen any of the series but Im still going to buy blind on release (which is very unusual for me!). The books were recommended to me last year and I then proceeded to read the lot!

I watched the first two episodes on sky over Christmas and thought it was so good I stopped watching to wait for the blu-ray release - I'm pretty sure it will be a good blind buy!

mckee74 · 18-02-2012, 6:53 PM

Already watched this twice through from SD TV broadcasts so can't wait to watch this on blu.

Jim Di Griz · 19-02-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ukcanuk

I watched the first two episodes on sky over Christmas and thought it was so good I stopped watching to wait for the blu-ray release - I'm pretty sure it will be a good blind buy!

I never do blind-buys....but this is the exception!

ukcanuk · 19-02-2012, 6:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Di Griz

I never do blind-buys....but this is the exception!

I broke down and ordered the US version from movietyme to get it faster than my UK order - impulse buying can be a terrible thing

rebel_scum · 19-02-2012, 6:43 PM

I want it, but not enough to drop £50 on it, when I know it'll sit unwatched for weeks.
Plus I'm not entirely keen on ordering anything that comes in non-standard packaging from Movietyme.

My copy of Rare Exports looked like it'd been used as a cushion.

Sainsbury's £29.99 will do fine.

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gitsurfer Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pangbourne, Berks Thanks: Gave 94, Got 194 Posts: 874	Play.com also have this but with a photo book instead of the extra disc: http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1...rlrefer=search Not bothered about the book myself and the wife has pre-ordered via Amazon anyway
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klacey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Thanks: Gave 144, Got 168 Posts: 2,943	So looking forward to seeing this on bluray, might wait to see when US release it before placing my order.
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09-12-2011, 2:01 PM	#4
mckee74 Prominent Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 285, Got 382 Posts: 3,352	Very intrigued to see the bonus disc is a Blu-ray, would have thought it would have been a DVD. Hum, very tempting although I do want the US set really as the packaging for HBO is always better in the States.
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mckee74 Prominent Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 285, Got 382 Posts: 3,352	So for those who do like to import, these Best Buy exclusives are just gorgeous. Not sure which one to get personally. Game Of Thrones (Stark) Season 1 BBY Exclusive - Blu-ray Disc of thrones&lp=3&cp=1 Game Of Thrones (Targaryen) Season 1 BBY Exclusive - Blu-ray Disc of thrones&lp=8&cp=1
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aceytrixx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rora, Aberdeenshire Thanks: Gave 51, Got 200 Posts: 1,393	Oooo those do have me tempted to import....
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aceytrixx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rora, Aberdeenshire Thanks: Gave 51, Got 200 Posts: 1,393	Ah right yeah figured it was gonna end up being something like that. Think some mates have relatives in the states. Will see if I can find some willing to help
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shand754 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Thanks: Gave 58, Got 81 Posts: 1,248	I find Blu-rays For Everyone good for US retailer exclusives.
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Soprano Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Thanks: Gave 229, Got 114 Posts: 2,761	I'd guess this set will be 60% odd slimmer case than the UK release like the Godfather? Will have to get the import I think
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mckee74 Prominent Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 285, Got 382 Posts: 3,352	I always order American versions of HBO releases as the packaging when released over here is just always horrible, or just inconsistent season to season - True Blood in particular.
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Awesomo4000 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edinburgh Thanks: Gave 20, Got 31 Posts: 313	Does anyone know how long these Best Buy exclusives stick around for? I'm going over to the States in June, think these will still be on the shelves?
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mind robber Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Thanks: Gave 0, Got 8 Posts: 58	Anyone know if those Best Buy exclusives region free?
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thej Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Thanks: Gave 31, Got 11 Posts: 242	Deadwood wasn't (another HBO) title. But it's just dropped to $44.99 on Amazon, so I've pre-ordered it. Have a US PS3 if it is 'A' only.
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richardb70 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reading Thanks: Gave 281, Got 363 Posts: 1,813	Early preview up: Game of Thrones: News - Reviewing the Game of Thrones Blu-ray Seems that Sainsbury's have the Blu-ray pre-order for £30: Buy Game Of Thrones on Blu Ray - Sainsburys Entertainment
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mckee74 Prominent Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 285, Got 382 Posts: 3,352	Movietyme say they are shipping so guessing we'll hear more from folks soon...
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rebel_scum Conspicuous Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belfast Thanks: Gave 1,415, Got 1,456 Posts: 9,318	Movietyme have it as region free on Facebook, no reason why the exclusives would be locked.
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ukcanuk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Haywards Heath Thanks: Gave 75, Got 152 Posts: 2,027	Review up on blu-ray.com http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Game-o.../25599/#Review
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mckee74 Prominent Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Thanks: Gave 285, Got 382 Posts: 3,352	Already watched this twice through from SD TV broadcasts so can't wait to watch this on blu.
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