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Vahan · 04-28-2014, 10:41 AM

One thing I love about the early days of Home Video was the oversized boxes some of them they would come in. Here are some examples.

Here is the very first VHS version of Ben-Hur (1959) from 1980 on MGM/CBS Video. I love how it would open up like a book.

When successor MGM/UA (following MGM's acquisition of United Artists Corporation) began in 1982, they continued the same trend for a while, as well.

John Lennon's How I Won the War

Superman VHS release from WCI Home Video (original name for Warner Home Video) from 1979. Unfortunately, this one is sped-up (127 minutes, instead of 143 minutes).

The short-lived 20th Century Fox Video had oversized drawer boxes in which the tapes would be pulled from the right. Some fans have nicknamed them "Fox Drawer Box".

99 and 44/100% Dead! (1974), which recently had a DVD release from Shout! Factory.

Early CBS/Fox releases (1982-1983), were also in oversized drawer boxes, as well.

South Pacific (1958); 1983 release.

Torgo · 04-28-2014, 02:24 PM

When I was a kid I always gravitated towards the big box VHS, especially in the horror section. I love the Magnum Entertainment ones.

These are two that I bought back in the 80's when one of the video store's I frequented got rid of a bunch of horror labels, both I had rented from there previously.

Drive In Massacre (1976) Magnum Entertainment

The Severed Arm (1973) Video Gems

Zoneboy · 04-28-2014, 03:34 PM

I had a few oversized beta boxes but god rid of them years ago.

JamesG · 04-28-2014, 05:13 PM

I just have a few big VHS boxes in my collection:

Rider on the Rain (1970)

The Verdict (1982)

While it's not a movie, I have the big VHS box for The Playboy Channel's "The Best of Everything Goes!" released in 1985.

It's the only home release of the show.

Dude111 · 04-29-2014, 03:19 AM

I have a few of the original BIG BOXs the tapes used to come in and they are beautiful

04-28-2014, 10:41 AM	#1
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Oversized boxes One thing I love about the early days of Home Video was the oversized boxes some of them they would come in. Here are some examples. Here is the very first VHS version of Ben-Hur (1959) from 1980 on MGM/CBS Video. I love how it would open up like a book. When successor MGM/UA (following MGM's acquisition of United Artists Corporation) began in 1982, they continued the same trend for a while, as well. John Lennon's How I Won the War Superman VHS release from WCI Home Video (original name for Warner Home Video) from 1979. Unfortunately, this one is sped-up (127 minutes, instead of 143 minutes). The short-lived 20th Century Fox Video had oversized drawer boxes in which the tapes would be pulled from the right. Some fans have nicknamed them "Fox Drawer Box". 99 and 44/100% Dead! (1974), which recently had a DVD release from Shout! Factory. Early CBS/Fox releases (1982-1983), were also in oversized drawer boxes, as well. South Pacific (1958); 1983 release.
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Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,033	When I was a kid I always gravitated towards the big box VHS, especially in the horror section. I love the Magnum Entertainment ones. These are two that I bought back in the 80's when one of the video store's I frequented got rid of a bunch of horror labels, both I had rented from there previously. Drive In Massacre (1976) Magnum Entertainment The Severed Arm (1973) Video Gems
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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	I just have a few big VHS boxes in my collection: Rider on the Rain (1970) The Verdict (1982) While it's not a movie, I have the big VHS box for The Playboy Channel's "The Best of Everything Goes!" released in 1985. It's the only home release of the show.

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Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,319	I have a few of the original BIG BOXs the tapes used to come in and they are beautiful