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Ant-Lox · 09-18-2004, 11:50 PM

Best:

The Fold out trays that comlumbia Tri-star always uses, I like unfolding the whole set and picking a disc.

worst:

Alf, The Man Show
Their packaging is too weird, with the discs on top of each other, when I bought Alf all of the sets had loose discs on the shelf, good thing none of the discs were scratched...

spunkygirl · 09-19-2004, 01:03 AM

Colombia Tri Star I love how they packaged the WTB DVD

Also Buena Vista did a great job with the BMW DVD

both had attractive eye catching covers

Dean Winchester · 09-19-2004, 02:39 AM

worst is without a doubt the Sex And The City DVD's. I have been lucky so far, but I have other friends who have had their break. They are 100% plastic and really dificult to open without worrying about a piece snapping off. But... I love the series, so I have to deal with it.

I also don't care for the Pink Lady And Jeff case, it's way too oversized (basically two of the old-school "big" cases like Disney used to do for their 2-disc sets before they switched to regular cases put together) for just three discs.

Everything else, I am cool with, but I really hate the Sex packaging

Petrie Malone · 09-19-2004, 08:28 AM

The Dick Van Dyke Show DVDs has awesome packaging. They make the whole box look like an old TV set.

barwars · 09-19-2004, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DickVanDykeMan
The Dick Van Dyke Show DVDs has awesome packaging. They make the whole box look like an old TV set.

I agree, and for anything with more than 4 discs -- slimcases are the way to go.

Worst -- Saved by the Bell - Seasons 1&2 -- it ripped from the sticker.
Just terrible.

spunkygirl · 09-19-2004, 10:19 AM

*stupid question*

what is a slimcase? I've never seen one before

barwars · 09-19-2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angela Micelli
*stupid question*

what is a slimcase? I've never seen one before

Its when the DVDs are all in their individual cases, about half as thin as a "normal" DVD case.

They're used with all the new Paramount DVDs, Family Guy, Diff'rent Strokes

spunkygirl · 09-19-2004, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by barwars
Its when the DVDs are all in their individual cases, about half as thin as a "normal" DVD case.

They're used with all the new Paramount DVDs, Family Guy, Diff'rent Strokes

That's what I was thinking, doesn't A&E use slimcases as well? I thought they did with Dr. Quinn, and I think they did with Ellen

barwars · 09-19-2004, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angela Micelli
That's what I was thinking, doesn't A&E use slimcases as well? I thought they did with Dr. Quinn, and I think they did with Ellen

I don't know about Dr. Quinn, but from what I've heard, yes Ellen will use them.

Adamantium · 09-19-2004, 01:36 PM

Favorite: The Slimcases

I don't care for the fold out packages. (Cheers, Frasier)

To be specific, I DON'T like the ALF package, nor the Sliders package. Two great shows but I hate their packaging.

I'm also not big on the book like packages. (examples, Everybody Loves Raymond, Three's Company 2, Spider-Man 60's)

G-Force Glockstar · 09-19-2004, 02:24 PM

Best:
Boy Meets World

Wose:
I don't know

EmoJoe · 09-19-2004, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Angela Micelli
Colombia Tri Star I love how they packaged the WTB DVD

Also Buena Vista did a great job with the BMW DVD

both had attractive eye catching covers

Yeah I agree

ClassicTV4Ever · 09-19-2004, 10:28 PM

Worst:
Definitely the ALF boxset.
Jem Seasons 1 & 2, there are too many flips and folds.
And even though I don't have any, but I wouldn't want any DVD boxset that has awkward shaped packaging. I understand that companies just try to make them look neat and appealing, but one of the many perks of TV shows on DVD is to have compact packaging that can be stored easily in a shelf or rack.

Best:
The slimline cases (such as with Mork & Mindy, Charlie's Angels, and Diff'rent Strokes), you can just take one out, take the disc out, and slip it back in the box.

Fold out packaging is OK. I don't hate it but I don't love it.

PZelda · 09-20-2004, 11:46 PM

The SBTB 1/2 and 3/4 packaging SUCK!!!!!!

I don't like Curb Your Enthusiasm's packaging, either...pulling out the discs and having the trays come out of either sides...That pisses me off for some reason. I just don't like it at all.

AKA · 09-21-2004, 12:26 AM

Whenever I dislike a DVD's packaging, I'll usually just store my discs in individual slimline jewel cases. I did this most recently with Curb Your Enthusiasm to prevent wear on the packaging and the Freaks And Geeks "Yearbook Edition" to prevent scratching on the discs.

09-18-2004, 11:50 PM	#1
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09-19-2004, 01:03 AM	#2
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Colombia Tri Star I love how they packaged the WTB DVD Also Buena Vista did a great job with the BMW DVD both had attractive eye catching covers

09-19-2004, 02:39 AM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	worst is without a doubt the Sex And The City DVD's. I have been lucky so far, but I have other friends who have had their break. They are 100% plastic and really dificult to open without worrying about a piece snapping off. But... I love the series, so I have to deal with it. I also don't care for the Pink Lady And Jeff case, it's way too oversized (basically two of the old-school "big" cases like Disney used to do for their 2-disc sets before they switched to regular cases put together) for just three discs. Everything else, I am cool with, but I really hate the Sex packaging

09-19-2004, 10:19 AM	#6
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	stupid question what is a slimcase? I've never seen one before

09-19-2004, 01:36 PM	#10
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Favorite: The Slimcases I don't care for the fold out packages. (Cheers, Frasier) To be specific, I DON'T like the ALF package, nor the Sliders package. Two great shows but I hate their packaging. I'm also not big on the book like packages. (examples, Everybody Loves Raymond, Three's Company 2, Spider-Man 60's)

09-19-2004, 10:28 PM	#13
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	Worst: Definitely the ALF boxset. Jem Seasons 1 & 2, there are too many flips and folds. And even though I don't have any, but I wouldn't want any DVD boxset that has awkward shaped packaging. I understand that companies just try to make them look neat and appealing, but one of the many perks of TV shows on DVD is to have compact packaging that can be stored easily in a shelf or rack. Best: The slimline cases (such as with Mork & Mindy, Charlie's Angels, and Diff'rent Strokes), you can just take one out, take the disc out, and slip it back in the box. Fold out packaging is OK. I don't hate it but I don't love it.

09-21-2004, 12:26 AM	#15
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Whenever I dislike a DVD's packaging, I'll usually just store my discs in individual slimline jewel cases. I did this most recently with Curb Your Enthusiasm to prevent wear on the packaging and the Freaks And Geeks "Yearbook Edition" to prevent scratching on the discs.