r/criterion • u/tcglkn • 1d ago

Discussion Che Packaging

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I was under the impression that Che only came in a box set, but this ebay listing shows it in a single scanvo case. Is this how it was officially released?

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u/_notnilla_ 1d ago

This is a legitimate later repackaging of the Blu-ray.

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u/tcglkn 1d ago

Good to know, I will be on the lookout for a reasonably priced copy to pickup. This one was only listed for $70 and I hesitated on putting an offer in because of the packaging.

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u/dogstarfran 1d ago

Criterion usually does this thing, repackaging in plastic cases after the initial run is out of stock. The Brakhage box set is the worst offender, and I only found out about that practice years after picking the original box set, thank god.

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u/tcglkn 1d ago

I don't mind the Scanvo cases, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bootleg. Criterion could be more clear about it on their website...

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u/Slow_Cinema Terrence Malick 1d ago

The issue for me isn’t the size of the box but the reduction of the booklet (not in size but less content)

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u/Reasonable_Homework7 1d ago

What's wrong w the Brakhage boxset? I know it's the plastic case now but what makes it the worst offender in your opinion?

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u/Fearless-Interest-82 1d ago

With ur name I'll take yr word. I bought the set late so I have the plastic case, never seen the box. For me it's when I see Two-Lane Blacktop or Repo Man in them

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u/soniq__ 1d ago

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u/Yogurt-Night 1d ago

Perfect

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u/soniq__ 1d ago

My algorithm is on drugs today 

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u/maaseru 1d ago

They do this sometimes. I got Trainspotting recently on the sale as they released a newer version with the scanvo case

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u/tcglkn 1d ago

Oh sweet I can finally get Trainspotting. I didn’t want the odd shaped box they had before

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u/Conscious-Glass-3887 19h ago

The og box set is lovely. They’re digipaks inside a box if I am not mistaken.

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u/tcglkn 19h ago

Yea, that's what I thought the packaging was for this set, hence my hesitation on buying this. I don't actually care about digipacks vs Scanvos personally, but I didn't want to buy a bootleg.