Scrapped Princess...Bandai

usaginthemoon · February 3rd, 2006, 02:13 PM

Just wondering really, I have been watching this series and have really enjoyed it so far, now as far as I really know, Bandai has never really been the type to realease a lot of the series into boxed sets or if they do it seems to be quite some time after the release that they do so. I have been renting the series and think it's something that I want to add to my collection. I would prefer to get the set version of it, if it's ever released, but I also don't want to wait 2-3 years for that happen, I can wait a year or longer if need be. What do you guys think, do you think I should just get the discs individually as cheaply as I can find them or should I take the chance and possibly wait quite some before it's released into a set.

soulreaper · February 3rd, 2006, 02:20 PM

I can't really make that decision for you. One the one hand, I bought the discs separately and spent a lot of money in the process. For all I know, Bandai could come out with a boxed set in the coming months and screw me over. On the other hand, if you do decide to wait, it could be a VERY long time before it is eventually released in a boxed set/thinpack. You have to make this decision based on how much money you are willing to spend.

Also, I know this may sound strange, but I was doing a search on Google images and came across three different instances with three different sites having the same empty SP box for sale. It was also the right proportions, or at least it looked like it could hold the dvds. Hmmm...

Lord Timaeus · February 3rd, 2006, 02:24 PM

I'm sort of wondering this myself, since I am holding an interest in watching this series myself. On one hand, a boxset of Scrapped Princess may never happen, so I'd have to buy the individual volumes. On the other hand, if a boxset does get released, it will probably be at a cheaper price than the individual volumes.

So what I'd suggest is that if you have the money for it and think it's worth it, don't hold back and buy the volumes. Otherwise, just wait and pray for a boxset.

usaginthemoon · February 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM

Well, the site that I noramally buy my anime from, with the coupons they give me and the free shipping with no taxes, I can get each disc new for $15.95. Which would make it about $100, it's kind of up there, but still cheaper than some. It's just it took them what almost 2 years to get the Argentosoma and Arjuna, Crest of the Stars out in cheaper sets. And look at Saber Marionette, how long did that one take them? I'm hoping that they might be jumping in with bandwagon on the set releases like most of the other companies have, that would be nice.

soulreaper · February 3rd, 2006, 02:33 PM

I hope so too. Bandai needs to get with the program already... I wan't my Gundam Seed boxset. And this of course.

But if you can get them that cheap, then go for it. It's still less than what most boxsets go for (other than thinpacks of course).

Bishoujo Senshi · February 3rd, 2006, 02:36 PM

I wanted the figures and figurines that came with the individuals, so waiting for a box set wasn't an option for me.

usaginthemoon · February 3rd, 2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishoujo Senshi

I wanted the figures and figurines that came with the individuals, so waiting for a box set wasn't an option for me.

Yeah those are some pretty nice lookin figurines, and they're not little either.

Tiiba · February 3rd, 2006, 06:34 PM

An option is to buy an LE box (since it's LE),and wait for a set. If one appears within a reasonable amount of time, buy it and sell the spare. If not, buy the singles and put them in the LE box.

But I bought individual disks. Had to grow new limbs, but such a great show deserves it.

soulreaper · February 3rd, 2006, 07:11 PM

A LE box? This is the first time I'm hearing of this. But I did find a site selling volume one with an actual box, but it was Region 4, which I have no idea what country that is formatted for. So I have no idea if it is available in America or if it is even real.

Crawlspace · February 3rd, 2006, 07:18 PM

There's no art box for the R1 release. Each disc says it comes with a box, but it's just the box holding the figure.

Bandai is pretty good about releasing series in a collectors set, but it's usually a brick rather than a real box set (I think). They also tend to wait at least a year or so before putting a series out in a collection. No worries about a $50 collection coming out within 6 months of the last disc. It won't happen, unless they decide to experiment with a new release tactic.

soulreaper · February 3rd, 2006, 07:35 PM

It turns out the Australians got a box for their dvds

It's pretty cheap, too, at only $40 (since it also contains the region 4 encoded volume 1 dvd). If anyone gets tired of waiting and wants the link, pm. I might even buy it.

shugo87 · February 3rd, 2006, 07:37 PM

I mean either way your going to get it right?

usaginthemoon · February 3rd, 2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shugo87

I mean either way your going to get it right?

Once I finish with the ending that will tell me if I'm going to get it or not. I'm up to episode 13 and I am really enjoying it, so more than likely I will just pick up the individual volumes. I have been doing really well on weeding out series that I would'nt like, so if anything, I think I can splurge this time around.

Tiiba · February 4th, 2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Crawlspace

There's no art box for the R1 release. Each disc says it comes with a box, but it's just the box holding the figure.

Wait, what did I say wrong? I don't get it.

Crawlspace · February 4th, 2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiiba

Wait, what did I say wrong? I don't get it.

Hmmm? I don't think you said anything wrong. ::is a bit confused:: I just said there was no box for the dvds of Scrapped Princess in R1. The boxes that come with the discs are only to house the figures, not the discs, but I think they're listed as LE art boxes in the disc descriptions. It's confusing to the general public the way Bandai labeled them, though in theory you could force the discs into the boxes if you wanted to.

February 3rd, 2006, 02:13 PM	#1
usaginthemoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 34	Scrapped Princess...Bandai Just wondering really, I have been watching this series and have really enjoyed it so far, now as far as I really know, Bandai has never really been the type to realease a lot of the series into boxed sets or if they do it seems to be quite some time after the release that they do so. I have been renting the series and think it's something that I want to add to my collection. I would prefer to get the set version of it, if it's ever released, but I also don't want to wait 2-3 years for that happen, I can wait a year or longer if need be. What do you guys think, do you think I should just get the discs individually as cheaply as I can find them or should I take the chance and possibly wait quite some before it's released into a set. __________________ Currently watching: Maison Ikkoku box set 7

February 3rd, 2006, 02:26 PM	#4
usaginthemoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 34	.... Well, the site that I noramally buy my anime from, with the coupons they give me and the free shipping with no taxes, I can get each disc new for $15.95. Which would make it about $100, it's kind of up there, but still cheaper than some. It's just it took them what almost 2 years to get the Argentosoma and Arjuna, Crest of the Stars out in cheaper sets. And look at Saber Marionette, how long did that one take them? I'm hoping that they might be jumping in with bandwagon on the set releases like most of the other companies have, that would be nice. __________________ Currently watching: Maison Ikkoku box set 7

February 3rd, 2006, 06:34 PM	#8
Tiiba Official RC4 Male Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hell, MI Posts: 293	An option is to buy an LE box (since it's LE),and wait for a set. If one appears within a reasonable amount of time, buy it and sell the spare. If not, buy the singles and put them in the LE box. But I bought individual disks. Had to grow new limbs, but such a great show deserves it. __________________ Big Bad Brother is watching you masturbate. "You're a damned loser, and if there was a World Loser Championship, you'd take second place!" "Why second?" "Because you're a loser!" Last edited by Tiiba; February 3rd, 2006 at 06:36 PM.

February 3rd, 2006, 07:18 PM	#10
Crawlspace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 700	There's no art box for the R1 release. Each disc says it comes with a box, but it's just the box holding the figure. Bandai is pretty good about releasing series in a collectors set, but it's usually a brick rather than a real box set (I think). They also tend to wait at least a year or so before putting a series out in a collection. No worries about a $50 collection coming out within 6 months of the last disc. It won't happen, unless they decide to experiment with a new release tactic. __________________ Blogginess with pictures! DocSpace Fanfiction - Previews, Chapter Updates, Fanart, and Ego Stroking all in one easy to use package. ^-^

February 3rd, 2006, 07:37 PM	#12
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February 3rd, 2006, 02:20 PM	#2
soulreaper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,022	I can't really make that decision for you. One the one hand, I bought the discs separately and spent a lot of money in the process. For all I know, Bandai could come out with a boxed set in the coming months and screw me over. On the other hand, if you do decide to wait, it could be a VERY long time before it is eventually released in a boxed set/thinpack. You have to make this decision based on how much money you are willing to spend. Also, I know this may sound strange, but I was doing a search on Google images and came across three different instances with three different sites having the same empty SP box for sale. It was also the right proportions, or at least it looked like it could hold the dvds. Hmmm...

February 3rd, 2006, 02:24 PM	#3
Lord Timaeus Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kamina City, WA, kicking Renton to the curb Posts: 3,428	I'm sort of wondering this myself, since I am holding an interest in watching this series myself. On one hand, a boxset of Scrapped Princess may never happen, so I'd have to buy the individual volumes. On the other hand, if a boxset does get released, it will probably be at a cheaper price than the individual volumes. So what I'd suggest is that if you have the money for it and think it's worth it, don't hold back and buy the volumes. Otherwise, just wait and pray for a boxset.

February 3rd, 2006, 02:33 PM	#5
soulreaper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,022	I hope so too. Bandai needs to get with the program already... I wan't my Gundam Seed boxset. And this of course. But if you can get them that cheap, then go for it. It's still less than what most boxsets go for (other than thinpacks of course).

February 3rd, 2006, 02:36 PM	#6
Bishoujo Senshi SOS Brigade member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 190	I wanted the figures and figurines that came with the individuals, so waiting for a box set wasn't an option for me.

February 3rd, 2006, 07:11 PM	#9
soulreaper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,022	A LE box? This is the first time I'm hearing of this. But I did find a site selling volume one with an actual box, but it was Region 4, which I have no idea what country that is formatted for. So I have no idea if it is available in America or if it is even real.

February 3rd, 2006, 07:35 PM	#11
soulreaper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,022	It turns out the Australians got a box for their dvds It's pretty cheap, too, at only $40 (since it also contains the region 4 encoded volume 1 dvd). If anyone gets tired of waiting and wants the link, pm. I might even buy it.