Metal Gear Solid Ultimate HD Collection Zavvi World Exclusive only 4000 worldwide

[Matrix6]

I'd commend them for doing such a great job then :clap:
It be such a troll of the year contender :rotf:

It's so passable!
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyj8gdeieh1qkraf1o2_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1328009536&Signature=LhSZpbnwOe3DnbVwgnwaLu2v0lY%3D

[Anjelaoni]

More information about that sticker- or not stickerbook.

Update (http://www.bluraysteelbooks.com/2011/12/metal-gear-solid-ultimate-hd-collection-steelbook-australia-uk/)

Edit: Please, can someone open the friggin' PS3 Bundle to make sure if its or not or not at all or whatever a REAL steelbook? Maybe its a puppy with biiiiiiiiiig blue eyes... Ah damn it, I hate zavvi and theirs idea of communication. *shakes fist to heaven*

[RyT]

EEEp I don't recall paying... it says my order has been despatched hmm.. Think I'm losing 100 somewhere

[MayBee]

Can you guys imagine the aftermarket of this 5 years from now?

Buyer: Is it a stickerbook or printed steelbook?
Seller: I don't know..it's still sealed.
Buyer: Huh? I'm looking for the printed steelbook. Can you open it up and confirm it before I buy?
Seller: No, it's still sealed so I can't confirm if it's a stickerbook or printed steelbook.
Buyer: BYE!

lol

[Anjelaoni]

Can you guys imagine the aftermarket of this 5 years from now?

Buyer: Is it a stickerbook or printed steelbook?
Seller: I don't know..it's still sealed.
Buyer: Huh? I'm looking for the printed steelbook. Can you open it up and confirm it before I buy?
Seller: No, it's still sealed so I can't confirm if it's a stickerbook or printed steelbook.
Buyer: BYE!

lol

hehe, this is exactly whats going to happen. Zavvi is the new Shakespeare to me: To be or not to be a STICKERBOOK. :ghey:

[joynulk]

having a look at the picture on the zavvi website it does look like a stickerbook.

[goonergaz]

having a look at the picture on the zavvi website it does look like a stickerbook.

hence they were asked on 8th dec & replied that it was not, hence the confusion today...

[Ryu Kazama]

Mine dispatched today though I didn't receive any e-mail. Mine was also part of the initial 4000 orders.

[goonergaz]

Mine dispatched today though I didn't receive any e-mail. Mine was also part of the initial 4000 orders.

this will be interesting...are you opening?

[Matrix6]

Opening it will be like finding the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory!! :rotf:

[kennyrh]

Just had a mail to say my PS3 version is despatched. Originally ordered the 4000 limited . . .let's have a race to see who can confirm first.

Steelbook or stickerbook ?? . . .I think i might have a heart attack due to the suspense :surrender:

Honestly . . .what a farce :swoon:

[Ryu Kazama]

I want to return it after this whole ridiculous scenario...and I bought one for the purpose to keep sealed but to find out what's in I need to open it. So I lose out as a collector and I lose out on money if it's a stickerbook and I want to return it.

[kennyrh]

BTW . . .how do Zavvi send their stuff these days. It's been a while since i actually got anything from them.

Normally with online retailers you get a tracking number.

[goonergaz]

there may be a way to check tho...I guess we'll know within a day or 2...

[gu8]

il put my house on the ps3 being the same as xbox, stickerbook all the way, anyone want to bet £100

[Ryu Kazama]

there may be a way to check tho...I guess we'll know within a day or 2...

Maybe. I'll be in a dilemma. Open it, see it's a real steelbook. Cry 'cause I kinda need that money. Or, open it, see it's a stikerbook, cry because noone will buy it off me. Tough times.

[surfdude73]

Opening it will be like finding the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory!! :rotf:
I will open mine on the basis everyone on here gives me a pound, atleast then I won't lose if it is a stickerbook, what a complete farce, hope everyone who bought on ebay knows about this now, feel really sorry for them

[Anjelaoni]

I will open mine on the basis everyone on here gives me a pound, atleast then I won't lose if it is a stickerbook, what a complete farce, hope everyone who bought on ebay knows about this now, feel really sorry for them

I will send you some cookies. You will need some at this sight. :rotf:

http://www.myhomecooking.net/chocolate-chip-cookies/images/chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg

Are you still planning to open it? ;)

[Johnny]

A steelbook would be a billion times better, meh.

[surfdude73]

I will send you some cookies. You will need some at this sight. :rotf:

http://www.myhomecooking.net/chocolate-chip-cookies/images/chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg

Are you still planning to open it? ;)
Mmmmmm, that has thrown a spanner in the works, in the words of homer "mmm cookies"

[Enixis]

My order for the ps3 edition dispatched late this afternoon so will confirm whether its a steelbook or not. Its also from the initial 4000 batch.

[Atter]

il put my house on the ps3 being the same as xbox, stickerbook all the way, anyone want to bet £100

You wanna loose £100?!
I think it's not a stickerbook! :bananayes:

[Johnny]

I think it would be really bad if ones a stickerbook and another a steelbook.
Just saying.

[vhal_x]

Same here xx

[rapidly-greying]

It'll be really bad if ps3 gets a mix of both steelbook and stickerbook ,but 360 owners can feck off. I couldn't care a jot what they get.

What'll be even worse is if zavvi shaft up my order,and i'm pretty sure that they have done :-(

[Twisted]

i think it's looking more and more like XBOX 360 STICKERBOOK PS3 STEELBOOK..that's how it's gonna pan out.

[Atter]

So my point of view:
XBOX360 = Stickerbook because 5000 pcs made Worldwide - Minimum order quantity for G1 sized Steelbook is 8000
PS3 = Steelbook because 8000 pcs made Worldwide - Minimum order quantity for G2 sized Steelbook is 4000
And if my contact is right the statements above are true ;)

[rapidly-greying]

Think i'll phone Zavvi tomorrow as they haven't taken any cash from my account yet,and i'm getting extremely nervous.

[goonergaz]

Same here xx

only cos you backed the wrong horse :spiteful:

;)

[goonergaz]

mine is STILL awaiting dispatch. I'm gonna be pi$$ed if mines a sticker and the other PS3s are steelies :suicide:

[vhal_x]

I originally went for PS3 (as did everyone) I only cancelled at the last minute :facepalm: xx

[rapidly-greying]

Goonergaz,do you mind me asking if zavvi have taken dosh from your account yet?

[mosavon]

The one i tried cancelling on Saturday failed so its on its way to me, i don't know if the money has been taken yet as i don't look at my finances that in depth but when it gets here i wont be opening it :D

[RyT]

odd as well, my initial copy of 4000 got despatched to me as well.. though there is no money AT ALL in my debit card :S weird

[rapidly-greying]

Maybe the Zavvi chief execs are amphetamined out their nuts and they're giving everybody freebies :-)

[Gameshark]

So my point of view:
XBOX360 = Stickerbook because 5000 pcs made Worldwide - Minimum order quantity for G1 sized Steelbook is 8000
PS3 = Steelbook because 8000 pcs made Worldwide - Minimum order quantity for G2 sized Steelbook is 4000
And if my contact is right the statements above are true ;)

Going to difficult to prove, unless it is written numerically and numbered on the box itself. Also validation from the publisher that this a true limited edition.

[Enixis]

odd as well, my initial copy of 4000 got despatched to me as well.. though there is no money AT ALL in my debit card :S weird

Sounds like your debit card has gone into overdraft. You may want to call up your bank to check.

[goonergaz]

Goonergaz,do you mind me asking if zavvi have taken dosh from your account yet?

Mines been dispatched (no going back now lol!) - can't confirm if the money has been taken but I can confirm enough money is showing as 'pending' to cover the costs (ie I believe I have been charged)

[goonergaz]

Sounds like your debit card has gone into overdraft. You may want to call up your bank to check.

yes, the bank might be 'kind' enough to let the payment go through and charge you £8 for their 'kindness'

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Just to let you guys know that I received my MGS HD CE yesterday (Monday 30th January 2012), and it's much larger than I had expected!

If I had to compare it to anything, I would say it's about the size of the World Of Warcraft / Age Of Empires III / Warhammer: Spacemarine CE's, but a little longer, and weighs about the same. They come in a really flimsy cardboard box though, and are shrinkwrapped - Zavvi sent these out poorly packaged in flimsy packaging. Due to the fragile nature of the CE, one of mine arrived bashed up.

If I get the time, I'll take some pics for the thread later today :)


I also seem to be experiencing some trouble with my initial PS3 orders which I made last year when they first became available to pre-order. They've sent me the X360 ones, but they won't process my original PS3 orders. I don't want to cancel and re-order as this would mean that I would lose my addiional MGS4 bonuses. It just seems odd that they would process the newest orders first, but not my existing orders...

Has anyone else had any trouble with their original PS3 orders being processed?


I'm also annoyed at the fact that they've been processing these surprisingly early. Did the release date change at the last minute or something? Some sites are reporting that the release date is Wednesday the 1st, whereas other sites still cite Friday the 3rd of February...

[goonergaz]

I honestly think this was shipped early due to most wanting to cancel orders due to the stickerbook.

Sorry to hear you're having additional issues, I ended up with issues on another order and they were not great saying I had to send it back first before they would resolve - however I eventually got my way :)

[rapidly-greying]

Thats my ps3 version here and its a (drum roll)





Steelbook




















Sorry guys I was just joking,my ps3 version has been dispatched though sweeties I can stop sweating.

[rapidly-greying]

In retrospect, thats probably an insta-ban offence.

Please dont ban me, I like it here,its cosy by the fire :-)

[goonergaz]

lol, you git!! ban? burn I say! :spiteful: :D

still only X360 sticker on eBay...still never seen a PS3 sticker...still ever hopefull...:popcorn:

[Enixis]

Courier just arrived a couple minutes ago and I've finally got the ps3 edition in my hands. I'm glad that Zavvi used their common sense for once and packaged it with those air bags (covering the item), my box looked totally battered from the outside! There's some creases on the box but it appears to have been manufactured this way. It looks like they stored this in a warehouse for quite some time as there's quite a bit of dirt on the seal. Also included is my oh so nicely packaged platinum copy of MGS4!

Now the moment of truth: Is the included 'steelbook' a

A) Stickerbook?
B) Steelbook?


Answer: B

[Ryu Kazama]

Pics, or it didn't happen...

[goonergaz]

so now we just need someone who wasn't part of the 4000...

[Enixis]

so now we just need someone who wasn't part of the 4000...

I'm pretty confident it will be a steelbook for all ps3 versions. There is simply no way they would split it into steel and stickerbooks; it makes no commercial sense!

[goonergaz]

Courier just arrived a couple minutes ago and I've finally got the ps3 edition in my hands. I'm glad that Zavvi used their common sense for once and packaged it with those air bags (covering the item), my box looked totally battered from the outside! There's some creases on the box but it appears to have been manufactured this way. It looks like they stored this in a warehouse for quite some time as there's quite a bit of dirt on the seal. Also included is my oh so nicely packaged platinum copy of MGS4!

Now the moment of truth: Is the included 'steelbook' a

A) Stickerbook?
B) Steelbook?


Answer: B

was the MGS4 in the MGS HD box? is there any way of telling what steelbook without opening (i.e. different box or bar code?)

[goonergaz]

I'm pretty confident it will be a steelbook for all ps3 versions. There is simply no way they would split it into steel and stickerbooks; it makes no commercial sense!

unless they had the 4k arrive seperately...however I still have not seen a stickered PS3 to this day, yet loads of X360 and now a few PS3 real

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Courier just arrived a couple minutes ago and I've finally got the ps3 edition in my hands. I'm glad that Zavvi used their common sense for once and packaged it with those air bags (covering the item), my box looked totally battered from the outside! There's some creases on the box but it appears to have been manufactured this way. It looks like they stored this in a warehouse for quite some time as there's quite a bit of dirt on the seal. Also included is my oh so nicely packaged platinum copy of MGS4!

Yea, mine was dirty as hell. Makes you wonder why they've been sitting on it for so long? It looks like at least a month or two's dust...


Now the moment of truth: Is the included 'steelbook' a

A) Stickerbook?
B) Steelbook?


Answer: B

Great! The news everyone on SBHunterz has been waiting for! I think most people assumed it was going to be a StickerBook.

Any chance of a photo as evidence? I would do so, but mine is staying sealed...

[goonergaz]

we need to try and clarify things ASAP - if you guys can give us bar codes (or at least one of you and the other confirm it's the same) - also if there's any other info like - you were one of the initial 4K or not, once we get confirmation we can all be happy rather than playing this guessing game

[Enixis]

was the MGS4 in the MGS HD box? is there any way of telling what steelbook without opening (i.e. different box or bar code?)

Barcode wise I have no clue but I'll most likely be ordering another set to compare. MGS4 was just chucked into the delivery box and is not inside the set. As I'm on my way to work I won't be able to get pics until late this evening or tomorrow... that is unless someone beats me to it.

[goonergaz]

Barcode wise I have no clue but I'll most likely be ordering another set to compare. MGS4 was just chucked into the delivery box and is not inside the set. As I'm on my way to work I won't be able to get pics until late this evening or tomorrow... that is unless someone beats me to it.

this is a good sign for us...fingers crossed people...

[Enixis]

Yea, mine was dirty as hell. Makes you wonder why they've been sitting on it for so long? It looks like at least a month or two's dust...




Great! The news everyone on SBHunterz has been waiting for! I think most people assumed it was going to be a StickerBook.

Any chance of a photo as evidence? I would do so, but mine is staying sealed...

G-P, I think you mentioned you got 2 copies... by any chance did your 'good' copy get any minor creases or damage? I don't know if I should keep my current copy or re-buy. The creases to mine aren't too bad but its just annoying.

[goonergaz]

OH_MY_GOD:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_eon/6793888873

Even more proof...man I hope this isn't just the 4K...I'm gonna be sooo gutted

Still no sign of a PS3 stickerbook :)

[Enixis]

OH_MY_GOD:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_eon/6793888873

Even more proof...man I hope this isn't just the 4K...I'm gonna be sooo gutted

Still no sign of a PS3 stickerbook :)

Argh. My heart broke when I saw the damage to the rear side of the box!!

[goonergaz]

OK, so now we have a clue to the contents...pants, I was rather hopeful of exact same wording...we could be still stuck with just 4K 'real' steelies

edit - where did that post just go? It was a pic of the back of the box and it was missing the word "variant"

[Ryu Kazama]

OK, so now we have a clue to the contents...pants, I was rather hopeful of exact same wording...we could be still stuck with just 4K 'real' steelies

edit - where did that post just go? It was a pic of the back of the box and it was missing the word "variant"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_eon/6779159163/in/photostream

I delete my post because I looked back in the thread and saw a previous pic that also had the same wording...

Edit: Here's dlc's post and pics http://collectorsedition.org/forums/showpost.php?p=41111&postcount=727 It also has the same wording. I could've sworn someone posted a box pic stating "Variant steelbook"...?

[goonergaz]

OK, but here's what we know:

1) X360 seems to be 100% sticker
2) X360 'real' has never been seen
3) PS3 first 4K seem to be real (barcode 4012927054062)
4) PS3 stickerbook has never been seen

[vhal_x]

The Xbox360 boxes don't say Variant either xx

[goonergaz]

The Xbox360 boxes don't say Variant either xx

I'm taking this as good news - the only thing now is the barcode...we need someone who wasn't in the 4K club to confirm the barcode & contents - then the only thing that might happen (but very unlikely) is that it's a mixed bag (russian roulette - extremely unlikely)

I can only assume zavvi staff are stupid or everything after 4K is stickerbook!?

[rapidly-greying]

How about this theory. The 4000 original steelbook packages have been kept in a separate part of the warehouse and they've been sent out to the original 4000 orders.

The stickerbook versions are now being dispatched to the sad saps that were too slow the first time round.

I pray to Miyamoto that i'm wrong.

[joynulk]

this is getting very interesting, im gona wait till this is confirmed and then order one.

[goonergaz]

I still think my initial thoughts are going to work out - They had already comissioned the 4K 'real' steelbooks and price-wise it was little difference to make more real ones than have a whole load of PS3 stickerbooks made to a new design.
The reason X360 is all stickerbook is because it's one design - it was never a 'real' steelie. This is the best case for everyone really, well not X360 owners - I just mean for a collector they might be compelled to get both PS3 versions if one was a sticker.

I just think the biggest clue is that we still have never seen a PS3 sticker yet we've known X360 was a stciker for ~1 week now!

[joynulk]

yeh, by variant they could have meant some will get one type and others will get another type. Easy for them to deal with complaints that way

still waiting for confirmation though

[goonergaz]

BTW, they have double confirmed on facebook that it's a stickerbook for PS3 - adds weight to the 4K theory :think:

[Enixis]

I think when they say 'variant', they're referring to the fact that the steelbook casing will contain different artwork when compared to the standard edition of the game (ie. variant artwork). It has nothing to do with the steelbook being a stickerbook.

[Gameshark]

I thought they canceled the 4k editions and that all MGS HD would not be numbered.

[goonergaz]

I thought they canceled the 4k editions and that all MGS HD would not be numbered.

yes, the question is if there are now 4K real steelbooks & the rest stickers

[Crazycraz]

But only the original 4000 and xbox copies have been dispatched. All the other PS3 copies no one has received yet. I think it makes sense that only 4000 are actual steel books since most people receiving them say they seem to have been stored for a while now because they're dusty. If that's true and not even Australia get the steel books this is gonna be a rare collectors item :) I'm still waiting on confirmation from my forwarding mail in the U.K to tell me they've received it. It's killing me to know if I got the steel book!!! (Mine is from the original 4000 so fingers crossed)

[Ryu Kazama]

Zavvi shipping is still shite, to be quite frank. Slight issues with my copies though admittedly, not the worst condition they could have arrived in. Again, I get stuff from HK and Japan packed better for cheaper. Zavvi better sort this crap out because it's pretty embarrassing for them and all round annoying as a customer.

Edit: Pics. Excuse the camera and lighting. My phone needs strict lighting and settings to have amazing pics (really!) but I'm just lazy and non-pro for it. Desire HD, if you're wondering.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0117.jpg
Crappy packaging. MGS4 I took out but basically that's how it was packed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0118.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0119-1.jpg

Mostly flat so barely ANY protection. Amazing stuff Zavvi, truly...

The damage...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0120-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0121-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0122-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0123.jpg

Game was out of place and inner card was also damaged. I only opened this copy because of it feeling lumpy....now I know why!

The moment of truth, even though it's teased above...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0124.jpg

No inner art

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Ryu_Kazama/IMAG0125-1.jpg


And that's that. Awful packaging by Zavvi. Konami could've done a better job of the over all packaging of the product e.g. A sturdier box ala Square Enix's Dissidia/Crisis Core boxes. Hell, even like MGS Premium (never seen but it looks miles better) would've been better. A slightly smaller box would've been possible but I guess they wanted the extra space to highlight the products, except when the quality of the packaging isn't very high this falls a little flat. It's not awful but not as good as Konami have done previously and in other regions and far from what competitors are doing. Personally for me Square Enix and Pentavision lead so far.

This still begs the question, are all PS3 steelbooks or not? That mystery is still unsolved.

[Enixis]

Congrats Ryu Kazama! How many copies did you buy and were all of them damaged in one form or another?

[Ryaku]

someone has preorder ultimate edition (not limited edition) ?

any compensation for this ?


RYU KAZAMA , your edition is numbered ?

[evilvort3x]

my 2 should be dispatched soon....................... hopefully NOT damaged!!

[nipperkipper]

I have received mine and am just as furious with Zavvi as i am with Konami. What awful flimsy outer cardboard packaging, just picking it up makes me feel like im going to crease it somehow.

And, top that of with Zavvis substandard packaging, its highly unlikely many will receive truly MINT copies, i feel especially sorry for thos abroad - i fear the worst for your copies

[Ryu Kazama]

Congrats Ryu Kazama! How many copies did you buy and were all of them damaged in one form or another?

2 copies. Originally 3 but I cancelled one last week over the mess but wasn't able to cancel the last 2. I haven't opened the second copy so I don't know if this also contains a real steelbook. It probably does as it was within the original Ultimate Edition orders.

There's nothing that stand out to me on the box so the only way to know is to buy one and open it at the moment.

[Enixis]

I have received mine and am just as furious with Zavvi as i am with Konami. What awful flimsy outer cardboard packaging, just picking it up makes me feel like im going to crease it somehow.

And, top that of with Zavvis substandard packaging, its highly unlikely many will receive truly MINT copies, i feel especially sorry for thos abroad - i fear the worst for your copies

Definition of sub-standard packaging = the MGS box does not fit the delivery box and needs to be tilted diagonally.

[Richm]

Just phoned zavii to complain about the packaging and been told I can have a replacement as they still have 3000 left!!! That was the ps3 version as well

[kennyrh]

Well, although we know more now than we did, I'm still a bit confused. Firstly I think i understand why my original order was never updated - probably to more easily identify the original 4k pre-orderers.

We're assuming that the original 4k are getting the PS3 STEELbook that was probably already produced before the goalposts were moved. But that doesn't explain the dusty copies because there was no t-shirt or artbook in the original LE . . .unless, of course, they pre-packaged the original steelies and stored them but then had to wait for the PS3 stickerbooks for the late-comers to be produced.

Make any sense . . .:facepalm:


Just phoned zavii to complain about the packaging and been told I can have a replacement as they still have 3000 left!!! That was the ps3 version as well

Were you one of the original 4000 who got a steelbook mate. If you were I'd wait before sending it back. You might end up with a stickerbook.

[Richm]

Well, although we know more now than we did, I'm still a bit confused. Firstly I think i understand why my original order was never updated - probably to more easily identify the original 4k pre-orderers.

We're assuming that the original 4k are getting the PS3 STEELbook that was probably already produced before the goalposts were moved. But that doesn't explain the dusty copies because there was no t-shirt or artbook in the original LE . . .unless, of course, they pre-packaged the original steelies and stored them but then had to wait for the PS3 stickerbooks for the late-comers to be produced.

Make any sense . . .:facepalm:




Were you one of the original 4000 who got a steelbook mate. If you were I'd wait before sending it back. You might end up with a stickerbook.

I was yeah so won't be sending it back. Just wondering how they can still have that number unsold considering how limited this should be!

[kennyrh]

I was yeah so won't be sending it back. Just wondering how they can still have that number unsold considering how limited this should be!

The cancellations must have been legendary although quite a few might have defected to the 360 version.

This is gonna be in the sale sooner than later, methinks :shrug:

[Richm]

Looking through the unboxing videos on YouTube, could the difference in case simply be down to the fact that the Xbox version comes on 2 discs and the playstation on a single blue ray? Could mean all ps3 versions are proper steel books regardless of date ordered?

[bulkhead72]

Looking through the unboxing videos on YouTube, could the difference in case simply be down to the fact that the Xbox version comes on 2 discs and the playstation on a single blue ray? Could mean all ps3 versions are proper steel books regardless of date ordered?

Bravo - that makes perfect sense! :bananalama:

[MartyMcFly]

Thanks for all the great posts guys, I have been attentively following this thread for several days now and it has finally prompted me to sign up to the forums!

I did an unboxing video today of the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) and can confirm that it is indeed a steelbook. I can also confirm that Zavvi packaged it poorly and the outter cardboard box of the Limited Edition is really thin and cheap (mine had two crushed corners) - thankfully the contents inside were in pristine condition. (I was offered an exchange but had zero faith the replacement would arrive in better condition - I therefore cut my losses and accepted their offer of a 10% refund).

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition Unboxing (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) - Alternative Magazine Online (http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2012/01/31/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition-unboxing-playstation-3-zavvi-com-exclusive/)

[goonergaz]

be interesting to see, if they still had 3K of stock then maybe I might get lucky anyway (if there are only 4K steelies).

still no sign of any PS3 stickerbooks anywhere in the wild...tomorrow is a big day!

[fattyuk]

I've got mine sat here not sure wether to open it lol and surprised it came with a platinum version mgs4

[fattyuk]

10% refund!

best phone up as mine was damaged aswell :ok:


Thanks for all the great posts guys, I have been attentively following this thread for several days now and it has finally prompted me to sign up to the forums!

I did an unboxing video today of the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) and can confirm that it is indeed a steelbook. I can also confirm that Zavvi packaged it poorly and the outter cardboard box of the Limited Edition is really thin and cheap (mine had two crushed corners) - thankfully the contents inside were in pristine condition. (I was offered an exchange but had zero faith the replacement would arrive in better condition - I therefore cut my losses and accepted their offer of a 10% refund).

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition Unboxing (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) - Alternative Magazine Online (http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2012/01/31/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition-unboxing-playstation-3-zavvi-com-exclusive/)

[goonergaz]

were you part of the 4K?

[fattyuk]

were you part of the 4K?

yeah day 1 mate does that make any diffrence to the ps3 version haven't really been keeping up with all the rumours lol

[goonergaz]

lol, oh what fun you've missed!

in a nut-shell the X360 is a stickerbook and zavvi told us the PS3 is a stickerbook but people are getting real steelbooks.

the theory is that only the first 4k will get real steelbooks, we're still waiting for the first 'non first 4k' order to arrive...

[Enixis]

lol, oh what fun you've missed!

in a nut-shell the X360 is a stickerbook and zavvi told us the PS3 is a stickerbook but people are getting real steelbooks.

the theory is that only the first 4k will get real steelbooks, we're still waiting for the first 'non first 4k' order to arrive...

Let's just say if the 'non-first 4k' versions are in fact stickerbooks, then this is going to be a real headache for sealed collectors!

[fattyuk]

Let's just say if the 'non-first 4k' versions are in fact stickerbooks, then this is going to be a real headache for sealed collectors!

Sealed collectors will never open them and neither would anyone who bought them as sealed - so the contents will never be known and don't need to be known.

Sealed collections are all about the condition of the cardboard box and plastic shrink wrap - not the contents, as you can never/technically won't ever see them if there kept in the sealed collection market

[goonergaz]

Firstly I'd like to point out that I bought a sealed Zelda Skyward Sword only to get home and find the Wiimote & game disk were missing...so 'sealed' = could be a box of paper lol.

Secondly I don't believe any company could pull off something like this without some way of telling one from the other - I suspect the barcode will be the key (if there are any PS3 stickerbooks).

[fattyuk]

Firstly I'd like to point out that I bought a sealed Zelda Skyward Sword only to get home and find the Wiimote & game disk were missing...so 'sealed' = could be a box of paper lol.

Secondly I don't believe any company could pull off something like this without some way of telling one from the other - I suspect the barcode will be the key (if there are any PS3 stickerbooks).

LOL that sums up what I think about sealed collecting :tomato: should of kept it sealed and sold it on!! "Mint and sealed brand new :small print: dunno wtf is the box until someone opens it lol

I guess let's see if there are any stickerbooks that come up, as if there is I'll keep mine sealed as its an original day 1 sealed CE with Steelbook - wouldnt ever have a clue if it's never opened though lol..

[MayBee]

my prediction...

ALL PS3 - printed steelbook.
ALL XBOX 360 - sticker steelbook.

[Ryu Kazama]

my prediction...

ALL PS3 - printed steelbook.
ALL XBOX 360 - sticker steelbook.

I'm leaning with this, too.

[mosavon]

Definition of sub-standard packaging = the MGS box does not fit the delivery box and needs to be tilted diagonally.

Yes mine was also packed diagonal and arrived smashed on the corner with other creases for good measure.....Haha i cannot get mad anymore i find this quite amusing now

[gu8]

my new prediction

this is boring

[Matrix6]

Thanks for all the great posts guys, I have been attentively following this thread for several days now and it has finally prompted me to sign up to the forums!

I did an unboxing video today of the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) and can confirm that it is indeed a steelbook. I can also confirm that Zavvi packaged it poorly and the outter cardboard box of the Limited Edition is really thin and cheap (mine had two crushed corners) - thankfully the contents inside were in pristine condition. (I was offered an exchange but had zero faith the replacement would arrive in better condition - I therefore cut my losses and accepted their offer of a 10% refund).

Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection Limited Edition Unboxing (PlayStation 3, Zavvi.com Exclusive) - Alternative Magazine Online (http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2012/01/31/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition-unboxing-playstation-3-zavvi-com-exclusive/)
Thanks for the video unboxing video unboxing Marty, it was very detailed and informative :)

As for the packaging of the game, it's a little disappointing for Konami to be cheap and package it in flimsy cardboard. I think the US LE is far more presentable and had used a sturdy hard cardboard for theirs. The contents sure are far more important than the packaging box, but that serves to protect the contents inside...and in this case, it may not if anything falls on top of it! :nosleep::rotf:

[mosavon]

Thanks for the video unboxing video unboxing Marty, it was very detailed and informative :)

As for the packaging of the game, it's a little disappointing for Konami to be cheap and package it in flimsy cardboard. I think the US LE is far more presentable and had used a sturdy hard cardboard for theirs. The contents sure are far more important than the packaging box, but that serves to protect the contents inside...and in this case, it may not if anything falls on top of it! :nosleep::rotf:

Yes the NTSC version is in a much better box like the Japanese version, doesnt help matters when Zavvi are in control of the packing tbh :blackeye:

[Matrix6]

I was happy to get the US copy and I was happy to open it either way :)

I'm glad Australia was offered these at retail stores, but even when our online stores ship games, they post it well protect and will almost always receive it in mint and undamaged condition :)

I still have no idea why we got a one week delay?? Does it really take an extra week to place those stickers on the PS3 version?? :rotf: :hug::haha:

[lhurgoyf]

I was surprised to see zavvi listed my order as dispatched (one of the original 4000 orders). After seeing the unboxing though, I don't have much hope of it getting across the ocean unscathed.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

So let me get this straight - Those who pre-ordered the PS3 version from last year are receiving SteelBooks, as well as an additional MGS 4 game; but those who ordered the recently altered CE are receiving StickerBooks? That doesn't sound right. From what I can tell, all the boxes look the same, so how would they be able to tell the difference?


I actually received two PS3 ones this morning straight after I made my last post. I now have two X360 (one damaged and probably going back) and two PS3. I was also very surprised that the MGS 4 Platinum games arrived sealed, although only one of them was a legit factory seal with official PS3 tearstrip

After seeing the hard-boxed American CE, I was quite disappointed with the presentation of this CE. I had expected something more sturdier, much like the Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus CE box from last year. Now that was one nicely presented CE!


Yes mine was also packed diagonal and arrived smashed on the corner with other creases for good measure.....Haha i cannot get mad anymore i find this quite amusing now

Funny that you mention this. The first two which I received (X360) on Monday came in long flat boxes. The other two which I received (PS3) this morning came from an entirely different distributor, packed in an entirely different kind of box (like the ones you described, cubic box and tilted diagonally), and via a different courier. Go figure!

Neither packaging method was ideal to be perfectly honest, and one of each kind were were split upon receipt and I was very surprised that the contents hadn't fallen out in transit! I had a similar experience with PLAY.com last year in regards to the InFamous 2 Hero Edition, where the packaging had split entirely and the box was practically hanging out for all to see!

[RyT]

well let's see if my item arrive in good shape. chances are 0.000001 % :S.. btw has it been confirmed that the not original 4000 will definitely get a stickerbook for ps3?

[havuk]

well let's see if my item arrive in good shape. chances are 0.000001 % :S.. btw has it been confirmed that the not original 4000 will definitely get a stickerbook for ps3?

no, only yours is a stickerbook ... it was confirmed a few posts back.

[Matrix6]

no, only yours is a stickerbook ... it was confirmed a few posts back.


lol, that would make it the "rarest" ever stickerbook then! :rotf: We should admire him then! :notworthy:

[MayBee]

no.

So far, no PS3 stickerbook exist...we have seen only pictures of PS3 as printed steelbook.

We have seen only pictures of XBOX as a stickerbook...no sign of printed steelbook for XBOX.

So let me get this straight - Those who pre-ordered the PS3 version from last year are receiving SteelBooks, as well as an additional MGS 4 game; but those who ordered the recently altered CE are receiving StickerBooks? That doesn't sound right. From what I can tell, all the boxes look the same, so how would they be able to tell the difference?

[Vlad]

I got mine last night, too. [PS3]

Mine actually arrived in a good condition, no bashes or rips, etc, however the cardboard shipping box it came in was pretty much ripped open at one side down the edges, so much so that you could see everything in the box.

Also, something I was curious about, did anybody not receive any kind of invoice?
I know with Play and sometimes Amazon they just print it on the label on the box but there was nothing with this. Not really a big issue but just a little odd.

[goonergaz]

vids I've seen seem to lack invoices too.

so were you part of the initial 4K? was it sticker or steel!?

[Saturn]

So chances to receive this damage is above 80% then. I AM PISSED and I still did not get it. But I am pissed1 I'll never order anything special from Zavvi again if it really comes in a bad condition!

[ChrissyCooza1]

Iv had nothing but problems with this pre-order, I got a payment problem email and chose to resolve it, the I got another one so I looked over all my details and everything was correct then I got a phone call from Llyods TSBs Fraud Helpline saying that they have been declining the payment to Zavvi because it was a suspicious amount of money, they were promptly told to f**k off because I have used the same details with Zavvi for larger amounts before without any problems so stop causing grief (and yet when money did go missing from my account two years ago they did nothing for me and im still waiting for £80 they promised me), I have resolved it again with Zavvi and it says 'processing' and it hasnt changed since yesterday... bloody banks in the UK are nothing but a pain in the arse.

[MartyMcFly]

Thanks for the video unboxing video unboxing Marty, it was very detailed and informative :)

As for the packaging of the game, it's a little disappointing for Konami to be cheap and package it in flimsy cardboard. I think the US LE is far more presentable and had used a sturdy hard cardboard for theirs. The contents sure are far more important than the packaging box, but that serves to protect the contents inside...and in this case, it may not if anything falls on top of it! :nosleep::rotf:

No problem Matrix6, thanks very much for the kind words :)

I would usually be really annoyed and acting pretty OCD about the damage to the box, but to be honest you can tell Konami didn't put a lot of effort into making it durable - Zavvi's packing certainly didn't help, but I personally think that the art book, steelbook and t-shirt will all be better served being stored elsewhere anyway. (How many of you with damaged boxes have sent it back? I figured if they sent it damaged once, it could just end up coming back again but a lot worse, perhaps with the items inside damaged this time. I'll keep the box but won't be using it to store the items or for display purposes.)

Also, I'm not sure if this has already been confirmed/refuted, but somebody commented on my YouTube video unboxing and said they had received a sticker book within their PS3 version of the Limited Edition?! :huh:

[rapidly-greying]

I had the same problem as chriss above when I tried to order a 3ds. Think I had payment troubles 5 or 6 times even after phoning them up. I also had the fraud department of bank of scotland in touch with me twice during the whole process.

I would have cancelled the order but I really wanted that 3ds.





So thats stickerbooks almost confirmed for the rest of us. Boo hiss etc

[Matrix6]

@Marty Do you mean this comment on your Youtube vid;

"I also got mine early, i personally love the Box and will keep it, Art Book is great worth £20 alone (same price as the Ashley Wood Art Book) Very angry that my Steelbook is a very flimsy sticker book. The actual one looks much nicer.

smish34 12 hours ago"

That comment doesn't confirm that they got a PS3 version. :S

[goonergaz]

pants - so it looks like I'll have to pick up a 'real' steelie off eBay :(

hopefully we'll get a different barcode so we can be sure without opening

[goonergaz]

@Marty Do you mean this comment on your Youtube vid;



That comment doesn't confirm that they got a PS3 version. :S

someone asked and he said PS3 :(

[MartyMcFly]

@Marty Do you mean this comment on your Youtube vid;



That comment doesn't confirm that they got a PS3 version. :S

I asked for clarification afterwards:

@smish34 I agree the art book is very nice! (Was your sticker book for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 version?)

AltMagOnline 12 hours ago

@AltMagOnline For the PS3

smish34 10 hours ago

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news if this is true! :sorry:

[Matrix6]

!

It's like Outer Haven all over again!!! :suicide:

[goonergaz]

just snagged a real one off eBay :bananayes:

[joynulk]

How much?

[goonergaz]

£72.49 :beer:

[joynulk]

thats not bad, i cant find them, how was you sure it was the right one?

[goonergaz]

private seller - was bought it as a pressie but already had the US version so was selling...had taken out of box for piccie :)

[joynulk]

your lucky, i cant find anything for a reasonable price and no assurance of it being the steelbook

[goonergaz]

your lucky, i cant find anything for a reasonable price and no assurance of it being the steelbook

snapped it up when I saw it...not going to run the risk!!

I have a search set up - "metal gear PS3" then set it to show most recent at the top. I then just kept refreshing... :thumb:

[hawkeye]

Mine just got shipped.So late despite being ordered back when it was limited to 4000.And i dont really mind it being steickerbook or steelbook.Either way its gonna be inside its box for display.What bothers me more is the quality of the box and zavvis packaging.I expect it to arrive cornerlees.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Here are a few pictures of my copies:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884335157_748830156_22925773_209882 4009_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/402387_10151256884370157_748830156_22925774_456350 115_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884390157_748830156_22925775_207171 3835_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884425157_748830156_22925776_101226 0066_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884455157_748830156_22925777_167210 5196_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400107_10151256896905157_748830156_22925796_149576 5418_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400107_10151256896955157_748830156_22925797_200934 4637_n.jpg

[vhal_x]

Do you know if your PS3 copies are steelbooks GP? xx

[kennyrh]

Mine just arrived . . .member of the original 4k club.

Packaging as piss poor as everyone else but not as split as some people mentioned. Game box has a knock top middle and a little dink in the corner - but i can live with it. I blame Konami.

Curiously the cardboard interior holding the artbook is most damaged which seems to indicate that it was chucked around a fair bit. Airbags obviously saved the exterior from extensive damage. Bad news for people from abroad I'm afraid.

Can confirm that the game is steelbook so i think that positively confirms that all 4k pre-orders will be the same.

Artbook very nice and only saving grace of this fiasco . . .apart from the steelbook, of course :banana:

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Hahaha same here. I have a search set up as "Steelbook" "Newly Listed" "All Categories" "Includes Description" and then set up "Auto-Refresh" via firefox add-on.

[Vlad]

so were you part of the initial 4K? was it sticker or steel!?

I was in the initial 4k but I've not opened it yet to check.
It's not that I collect sealed stuff, just I think it's more that I was waiting to see what was happening with the sticker vs. steel thing.

[RyT]

guess I'll open this copy and leave the AU copy sealed :D

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Do you know if your PS3 copies are steelbooks GP? xx

No idea, as mine are still sealed, and one is getting shipped off to another member. I was part of the initial 4,000 though

Something which may be of interest - The X360 packages are approx 0.5mm longer than the PS3 ones. The PS3 boxes are slightly smaller in length, so I'm wondering whether that's because they were printed earlier? :think:

[kennyrh]

I was in the initial 4k but I've not opened it yet to check.
It's not that I collect sealed stuff, just I think it's more that I was waiting to see what was happening with the sticker vs. steel thing.

Why wait when you can check it yourself :taunt:

BTW . . .don't know if this will cheer anybody up but the booklet in with the game itself is absolutely outstanding. Given that most publishers are just giving the bare minimum now, this is the best I've seen.

[goonergaz]

We still haven't had conclusive proof of a PS3 stickerbook - just one person on the web said they got a stickerbook

[kennyrh]

We still haven't had conclusive proof of a PS3 stickerbook - just one person on the web said they got a stickerbook

Has nobody outside the 4k club received their PS3 version yet. Or received notification of shipping even ??

[goonergaz]

Has nobody outside the 40k club received their PS3 version yet. Or received notification of shipping even ??

mine was sent yesterday first thing but didn't turn up today (YET!)

Will be staying sealed until the dust settles tho

[Matrix6]

We still haven't had conclusive proof of a PS3 stickerbook - just one person on the web said they got a stickerbook
and we want pics for proof don't we?? ;)

Why wait when you can check it yourself :taunt:

BTW . . .don't know if this will cheer anybody up but the booklet in with the game itself is absolutely outstanding. Given that most publishers are just giving the bare minimum now, this is the best I've seen.

Yup, the manual is thick as and then there's the in-game digital manual! <3 So comprehensive and well thought of.

[goonergaz]

well I'm just saying it could be someone winding up collectors...it is odd that there's X360 stickers on eBay and only PS3 steelies...ever hopeful! lol:beg:

[Matrix6]

"Chinese proverb. One picture is worth ten thousand words."

"Don’t Believe Everything You Read" - Norman Finkelstein

"To be, or not to be" - Shakespeare

[Saturn]

I'm afraid I might still receive a stickerbook for the PS3 if they're exclusive to the original 4k orders. Unfortunately there was a problem with the payment and the shipping of my order was delayed. The original order number was kept, but I hope they did not replace my order. It's zavvi after all and I don't trust them that much.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I'm actually wondering whether they would go to so much effort to produce two different types of SteelBook. Maybe they did. Maybe that's why they were listed as a "SteelBook variant" - Maybe there are several different collectible variations out there?

Like I said in a previous post, the distributor would have no way of knowing the difference in contents regardless of whether you were an original 4,000 order or a new order, unless the barcodes were different...


Something else which springs to mind - Do you think anyone would take the time and effort to buy a bulk load of these, and split the contents and sell separately? I considered this myself, as some people specifically want the SteelBook, whereas others want the T-shirt, soundtrack, and / or the artwork book individually...

[Gemini-Phoenix]

I'm afraid I might still receive a stickerbook for the PS3 if they're exclusive to the original 4k orders. Unfortunately there was a problem with the payment and the shipping of my order was delayed. The original order number was kept, but I hope they did not replace my order. It's zavvi after all and I don't trust them that much.

Interesting. I also had problems and delays with the payment for the original PS3 orders, yet my X360 orders I placed recently went through fine. I too don't trust Zavvi one bit, especially as they're renowned for dodgy selling practices.

[Matrix6]

Something else which springs to mind - Do you think anyone would take the time and effort to buy a bulk load of these, and split the contents and sell separately? I considered this myself, as some people specifically want the SteelBook, whereas others want the T-shirt, soundtrack, and / or the artwork book individually...

Happens very frequently now doesn't it? I've seen it done for Nano Edition, Skyrim CE, etc. So yeah, why not? :spiteful:

[rapidly-greying]

They could tell them apart by keeping them in different parts of the warehouse. Also,mine was dispatched yesterday and i'm outside the original 4000.

[kennyrh]

Something else which springs to mind - Do you think anyone would take the time and effort to buy a bulk load of these, and split the contents and sell separately? I considered this myself, as some people specifically want the SteelBook, whereas others want the T-shirt, soundtrack, and / or the artwork book individually...

I guess it would depend on whether or not the steelbook goes to those outside the 4k club. If not I'm guessing that could be quite lucrative given that goonergaz paid over £70 for the steelbook alone.

[goonergaz]

I guess it would depend on whether or not the steelbook goes to those outside the 4k club. If not I'm guessing that could be quite lucrative given that goonergaz paid over £70 for the steelbook alone.

no, I paid £70 for the whole lot - I just know that the steelbook is a real one...will arrive Friday and I can finally relax!!

also I would add that it's not worth it if they are stickerbooks - you'd probably clear:

£25 for the game
£25 for the book
£10 for the t-shirt
£15 for the stickerbook

if however they are real steelbooks then it's probably worth it...but it's debateable as there will be at least 8K in circulation and potentially 13K WW

[Raasclark]

Hi guys,

Been lurking for a long while (so long my orginal account has been deactivated, thus the '1' lol) and thought I'd give you my story...

Ordered one of the original 4000. After the change and the lack of mention of limited numbers with the new change, I decided to cancel.

Then when I heard the numbers were limited again, ordered an Xbox copy and a PS3 copy.

Then found out the news about the steelbooks (by you lovely people no doubt) and heart sinking ensues...

Got my xbox copy last Saturday, very early I know, and of course, stickerbook.

Got my email confirmation for delivery for my PS3 copy on Monday, so should expect this tomorrow. But in turn will be gutted I'll have this opened rather than sealed (could really do with an x-ray scanner right about now).

When I get it, I'll be able to tell you if post 4000 people got a steelbook. And if it is, my xbox is going right back for an exchange : )

[goonergaz]

"Steelbook, or Stickerbook?" - Shakespeare

corrected :lmao:

[MayBee]

yep, no pictures of yet... he's probably BSing...some of them like to stir up the situation...

We still haven't had conclusive proof of a PS3 stickerbook - just one person on the web said they got a stickerbook

[goonergaz]

X360 owner maybe?

Anyway, a reminder - before opening please all check the barcode - this is the one we have so far: 4012927054062 if your box has a different number then I would say it's safe to worry that you have a stickerbook!

FTR the one I got off eBay - the guy said he didn't get MGS4 so I can only ass-u-me that he was not one of the original 4K (however that doesn't mean that he's not part of the first 4K due to cancelled orders)

[thatzeldacollector]

Here are a few pictures of my copies:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884335157_748830156_22925773_209882 4009_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/402387_10151256884370157_748830156_22925774_456350 115_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884390157_748830156_22925775_207171 3835_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884425157_748830156_22925776_101226 0066_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/402387_10151256884455157_748830156_22925777_167210 5196_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400107_10151256896905157_748830156_22925796_149576 5418_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/400107_10151256896955157_748830156_22925797_200934 4637_n.jpg

I'm not even a MGS fan but that box looks lovely sealed up like that!

[Vlad]

Why wait when you can check it yourself

Haha, tbh it was because I was half considering returning it just because of how much it was vs. what you actually get in it.

I opened it there and it is a steelbook, though.
There was some damage inside the box, it was the white cardboard that holds the book had the strut bits at the back ripped but meh, it's not major and it's inside at least.

[kennyrh]

Haha, tbh it was because I was half considering returning it just because of how much it was vs. what you actually get in it.

I opened it there and it is a steelbook, though.
There was some damage inside the box, it was the white cardboard that holds the book had the strut bits at the back ripped but meh, it's not major and it's inside at least.

Yeah, exactly the same thing happened with mine. Think it must be the sheer weight of the artbook but, as you say, no big deal.

How did you feel about this at £70 after all the travelling circus antics surrounding the release :boredo:

[kennyrh]

no, I paid £70 for the whole lot - I just know that the steelbook is a real one...will arrive Friday and I can finally relax!!


Sorry mate . . .my brain is so addled by this thread that i think I'm in a state of total confusion. Not sure if it's fun or totally disheartening to be honest :twisted:

[fattyuk]

Just phone them up trying to get 10% money back as mine is damaged and they weren't having any of it lol.

Guess Ill just have to keep it although it is mint - guess I'm one of the lucky ones! Packaging wasn't bad tbh it was proper packed with those massive air bubble things.

[Vlad]

How did you feel about this at £70 after all the travelling circus antics surrounding the release

Well I was actually pretty pleased with the release date being shoved quite far back, there was so much coming out at September/November and so it spread the cost a bit rather than spending a big amount in just one or two months.

What was making me question the price was in effect what I've got for the extra, say £45 since these HD collections seem to get to £25 pretty fast, is a really nice artbook, a big box which does look good, a steelbook and a T-shirt.

Was the release date much of a pain for you?

[kennyrh]

Well I was actually pretty pleased with the release date being shoved quite far back, there was so much coming out at September/November and so it spread the cost a bit rather than spending a big amount in just one or two months.

What was making me question the price was in effect what I've got for the extra, say £45 since these HD collections seem to get to £25 pretty fast, is a really nice artbook, a big box which does look good, a steelbook and a T-shirt.

Was the release date much of a pain for you?

Well, I've had mixed feelings about this CE the whole time. Initially I was really annoyed that they cancelled the limited steelbook because i had just managed to get one before they closed the offer.

I was pleased that they moved the release date though because, like you, I was snowed under financially at the time.

When they announced the new version it looked okay until all the bullshit about stickerbooks - at which point i became anxious again. Now i have it, i'm just relieved that it's done with and even more relieved that it ain't a worthless stickerbook.

As for the package, I have to say it's pretty decent. The artbook is great, the steelbook looks mint and the manual for the game itself is outstanding - considering what other publishers are putting out.

I've spent more than £70 for CEs that have been a lot worse :swoon:

[nipperkipper]

Here are some pictures of the damaged boxes - Honestly it couldnt have been packaged worse, the boxes were worng size, no internal protection and plenty of room to move around internally

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0052.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0054.jpg

[mosavon]

Here are some pictures of the damaged boxes - Honestly it couldnt have been packaged worse, the boxes were worng size, no internal protection and plenty of room to move around internally

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0052.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0054.jpg

Thats a joke who did it come with? Yodel?

[Matrix6]

that's a ripper nipperkipper, it looks like giants rats were trying to get into it :S

[nipperkipper]

Thats a joke who did it come with? Yodel?

Yeh delivered by Yodel - im gonna email Zavvi with this to highlight their imcompetency but dont expect it will make the slightest difference

that's a ripper nipperkipper, it looks like giants rats were trying to get into it :S

Lol, that reminds of good old aussie cricket commentary and ritchie benaud, im shocked Yodel didnt even bother to tape it back up

[mosavon]

Not surprising....Yodel don't care i walked passed a house the other day and Yodel left a parcel on somebodies doorstep in plan view of the whole Street, i took it to work and delivered it after work myself to prevent it getting stolen.

[rapidly-greying]

What a legend you are Mosavon,bloody nice thing to do :-)

[nipperkipper]

What a legend you are Mosavon,bloody nice thing to do :-)

agreed, im sure the recipients must have been really surprised

[mosavon]

Yeah you could say that, i got a date out of it :)

[Matrix6]

Not surprising....Yodel don't care i walked passed a house the other day and Yodel left a parcel on somebodies doorstep in plan view of the whole Street, i took it to work and delivered it after work myself to prevent it getting stolen.

Yeah you could say that, i got a date out of it :)

The recipient was probably thinking "I'd tap that" ass you delivered their parcel :thumb:

[RyT]

Yeah you could say that, i got a date out of it :)

why didn't I think of that :banghead: gonna go around looking for parcels now hahaha

[mosavon]

:D






How long can i keep this going

[Gameshark]

I would cry.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

My PS3 order has been shipped.

[Lemur]

why didn't I think of that :banghead: gonna go around looking for parcels now hahaha

What if it's a guy's parcel you find? Still gonna deliver it? :spiteful:

[havuk]

What if it's a guy's parcel you find? Still gonna deliver it? :spiteful:

lol:lmao:

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Well I was actually pretty pleased with the release date being shoved quite far back, there was so much coming out at September/November and so it spread the cost a bit rather than spending a big amount in just one or two months.

What was making me question the price was in effect what I've got for the extra, say £45 since these HD collections seem to get to £25 pretty fast, is a really nice artbook, a big box which does look good, a steelbook and a T-shirt.

Was the release date much of a pain for you?

I breathed a sigh of relief when this was re-scheduled, for the reasons you stated above. But this in itself created just as many problems as we have pretty much the same situation now where every major game seems to be released around this prime time. At least it was a bit easier for me now than it would've been if this had been released back in November

However, I'm not amused at the change of contents, and I would have much rathered had the original set. I would even go as far as saying that I'd rather have what the Americans had, and I see no reason as to why they had to delay the release of this game for so long! I don't think it's fair that we here in the UK should have to wait for our release just because the Europeans are holding us up!

If anything, I'm more annoyed that Zavvi decided to process orders a week early, which royally stitched me up as I hadn't budgeted for it to be deducted earlier than this week. I'm also appalled by their shoddy packaging methods, but that's to be expected from them...

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Here are some pictures of the damaged boxes - Honestly it couldnt have been packaged worse, the boxes were worng size, no internal protection and plenty of room to move around internally

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0052.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee222/nipperkipper/CE/IMG_0054.jpg

That's pretty much how mine arrived too. The Xbox ones arrived in larger boxes, but still low quality and poorly padded. These were squashed. The PS3 ones arrived in cubic shaped boxes which were too small for the CE, and it had to be placed diagonally. These ones arrived split like you showed above.

Strangely, the Xbox ones were delivered by Parcelforce on Monday, but the PS3 ones by Yodel on Tuesday.

You guys also know that Yodel is the same company as HDNL, don't you? So this comes to no surprise to me that these were delivered in this state. This is the same issue I had last year with my InFamous 2 Hero Edition

[Twisted]

just imagine for a second.:).these were all complete editions, inside a sealed very exclusive steelbook, and ONLY at zavvi..and each steelbook was individually numbered, and the artwork was directly sanctioned by Kojima and was UNIQUE UNLIKE ANY OTHER DESIGNS/ONLY for this collection and all 4 BLU-RAY discs were packaged inside, :)..and then they arrived in mint condition, and were considered the "holy grail" of MGS Fanatics, and let's just say there were like 100,000 die hard MGS fans worldwide, and just 4% could have one..HAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;)

[Gemini-Phoenix]

just imagine for a second.:).these were all complete editions, inside a sealed very exclusive steelbook, and ONLY at zavvi..and each steelbook was individually numbered, and the artwork was directly sanctioned by Kojima and was UNIQUE UNLIKE ANY OTHER DESIGNS/ONLY for this collection and all 4 BLU-RAY discs were packaged inside, :)..and then they arrived in mint condition, and were considered the "holy grail" of MGS Fanatics, and let's just say there were like 100,000 die hard MGS fans worldwide, and just 4% could have one..HAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;)

Haha. Well that was the dream last August, but that dream was soon shattered!

In return we got a T-shirt and an artwork book, a flimsy box, no authentication number, two less games included, and the headache of not even knowing whether the SteelBook would be a StickerBook or not! Whoop whoop! Konami really know how to provide fan service! NOT!

:hammer:

[mosavon]

Another satisfied customer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1rHGbxvYug

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKAAqp5Xn3g&feature=related

[RyT]

What if it's a guy's parcel you find? Still gonna deliver it? :spiteful:

check the name :D

[gokilz]

If anyone would like to sell their copy of steelbook/stickerbook, I'd be interested lol.

[Matrix6]

Another satisfied customer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1rHGbxvYug

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKAAqp5Xn3g&feature=related
Wow!
That's totally appalling, disappointing and disgraceful :nono:
Ergo, why I don't want to order medium/large CEs from Zavvi.
Good prices for international customers, they just lack respectable services though :nea:

[rapidly-greying]

Why on earth would you want to buy a stickerbook? Just make one yourself,i'm sure an old episode of Blue Peter will show you how to do it.

[J Rokk]

So are the limited ed 4000 numbered ones all done for? If so, damn it!

[gokilz]

Lol I dont know, you can call me lazy I guess hahaha :D

So yeah, anyone have one please let me know.

[havuk]

So are the limited ed 4000 numbered ones all done for? If so, damn it!

i don't believe any are numbered, they're probably all the same.

[goonergaz]

i don't believe any are numbered, they're probably all the same.

aye, still no proof of a PS3 stickerbook :)

mine turned up today (both with the 'correct' barcode) - 1 absolutely mint (bar light marks on the outer plastic only) and one VGC with 2 minor dings that are only seen wheen looking close.

due to low funds and the PSvita coming out very soon I will need to shift these as I bought one off eBay so these are spares :(

[rapidly-greying]

I'm hoping today will be the day when we find out the score regarding steel or sticker for the non first 4000.

[joynulk]

goonergaz how much you selling it for

[goonergaz]

goonergaz how much you selling it for

http://collectorsedition.org/forums/showthread.php?p=41810#post41810

[Raasclark]

Got mine delivered today. This was NOT part of the original 4K. But as you can see, the barcode is the same as the orginal 4k.

Can't believe the packaging, might as well as had it wrapped in a plastic bag... But considering, there isn't much damage at all.


No padding/bubble wrap. Just a 'bag'
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6805985453_33ed7ee4c8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985453/)
WP_000239 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985453/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

Front
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6805985077_e3d947c8e8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985077/)
WP_000246 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985077/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

Crease at top of box
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6805985207_08bd04cf17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985207/)
WP_000247 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985207/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

Back (sorry for the bad pic)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6805985321_8cd74533e9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985321/)
WP_000240 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985321/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

The only corner that got damaged, suprising considering the packaging
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6805985599_c626341312.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985599/)
WP_000243 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805985599/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

And the barcode
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6805984907_edebbe4c88.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805984907/)
WP_000242 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/21087466@N06/6805984907/) by clarkbishop569619 (http://www.flickr.com/people/21087466@N06/), on Flickr

Now the only question is, seeing this is a post 4k order, does that mean I've got a steelbook? Or do I risk opening it to find out, despite the fact I really want to keep this sealed?

Also, should I call Zavvi and try and get 10% knocked off for damage?

[joynulk]

get your 10% back as you want to keep it sealed and it has quite a bit of damage.

also for the interest of many open it please and confirm for us whats in it...

[V3nom]

Crap...now I'm a little worried about the condition it will arrive in since it's shipping overseas. I got an email from zavvi saying that it (PS3 ver.) shipped out on Jan 31st, and international delivery is about 20 days :( Anyone know if it really takes that long?

Here's hoping for the best!

[Raasclark]

Crap...now I'm a little worried about the condition it will arrive in since it's shipping overseas. I got an email from zavvi saying that it (PS3 ver.) shipped out on Jan 31st, and international delivery is about 20 days :( Anyone know if it really takes that long?

Here's hoping for the best!

If it's packaged the same way mine was, god help you.

And 20 DAYS!! That sucks. Have you checked Zavvi's T&C's?

Argh! Really don't want to open it, but I could be the key to clearing up the 'to steelbook or not to steelbook' question.

[V3nom]

If it's packaged the same way mine was, god help you.

And 20 DAYS!! That sucks. Have you checked Zavvi's T&C's?

Argh! Really don't want to open it, but I could be the key to clearing up the 'to steelbook or not to steelbook' question.

I paid the little extra to have it "gift wrapped" in hopes of better packaging and protection. Doubt that it will help though lol :suicide:

[Matrix6]

Nobody is a "key" to resolving the myth about a 'stickerbook' for the PS3 version as there has never been an official announcement/confirmation on it and nor has there even a preliminary proof of evidence of it existing at all.

As far as I'm concerned and as far as I know by facts and proof....the PS3 version ONLY has Steelbooks!:beach:

Making comparisons, anticipating the worse or speculating at this point would be like look for a real Steelbook for the Xbox360 version :rotf:


Crap...now I'm a little worried about the condition it will arrive in since it's shipping overseas. I got an email from zavvi saying that it (PS3 ver.) shipped out on Jan 31st, and international delivery is about 20 days :( Anyone know if it really takes that long?

Here's hoping for the best!
That's true, and they're referring to 'business' days...weekends not counted :S

[Raasclark]

Nobody is a "key" to resolving the myth about a 'stickerbook' for the PS3 version as there has never been an official announcement/confirmation on it and nor has there even a preliminary proof of evidence of it existing at all.

As far as I'm concerned and as far as I know by facts and proof....the PS3 version ONLY has Steelbooks!:beach:

Making comparisons, anticipating the worse or speculating at this point would be like look for a real Steelbook for the Xbox360 version :rotf:

Cool, guess I need not worry then and keep this sealed. Thanks for the heads up.

[goonergaz]

well zavvi 'double confirmed' they were stickerbooks & one person apparently has a stickerbook - but as said, I think all are steelbooks

[Raasclark]

well zavvi 'double confirmed' they were stickerbooks & one person apparently has a stickerbook - but as said, I think all are steelbooks

So it's all speculation at this point then? So far only pre 4k have confirmed they have steelbooks and no one post 4k has?

[goonergaz]

hold the phone...
have zavvi finally confirmed steelbooks!?

"thanks for the post, I would like to inform you the image listed on the website is printed onto the steel casing. Many thanks, Kieran"

[Matrix6]

well zavvi 'double confirmed' they were stickerbooks & one person apparently has a stickerbook - but as said, I think all are steelbooks

What would Zavvi know?? They never opened one to take pics, they never made an unboxing video and I would guess they're only going by the video Konami made for the Xbox360 version.

The Stickerbook for the PS3 is the Loch Ness Monster for Steelbooks! :P :rotf:

And anyone can type they have a stickerbook for PS3 without showing any pics. They could also say they have a Steelbook for the Xbox360!



hold the phone...
have zavvi finally confirmed steelbooks!?

"thanks for the post, I would like to inform you the image listed on the website is printed onto the steel casing. Many thanks, Kieran"

It's more like confirming that they had no idea about what they sell :P
I think seeing at least 3 pics of steelbooks from this site is proof enough to me that there was never a stickerbook :whew:

[Raasclark]

What would Zavvi know?? They never opened one to take pics, they never made an unboxing video and I would guess they're only going by the video Konami made for the Xbox360 version.

The Stickerbook for the PS3 is the Loch Ness Monster for Steelbooks! :P :rotf:

And anyone can type they have a stickerbook for PS3 without showing any pics. They could also say they have a Steelbook for the Xbox360!

What's stopping a troll putting a PS3 steebook in an Xbox copy and visa versa?

[thatzeldacollector]

My boyfriend got his this morning and to quote him it's "completely trashed"

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0054.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0055.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0056.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0059.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0060.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0061.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0062.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0063.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0066.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0067.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0068.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/emo_bex/IMAG0070.jpg

[Lemur]

What's stopping a troll putting a PS3 steebook in an Xbox copy and visa versa?

The size of the steelbook. G2 for PS3, G1 for Xbox is confirmed. :bday:

[Matrix6]

What's stopping a troll putting a PS3 steebook in an Xbox copy and visa versa?
PS3 Steelbooks only come in G2 size [PS3 game case size]
And the Xbox360 Stickerbook are only in G1 size [DVD case size]

A "troll" could always just get a blank DVD size Steelbook and customize it to look like the PS3 steelbook but would require the artist talent to do so :bunny: :D

My boyfriend got his this morning and to quote him it's "completely trashed"

Pictures to follow
My condolences, I've seen quite a few pics of the horror as well as videos! Freddy Kruegger is a Unicorn riding a rainbow compared to the Zavvi debacle! :quote:

[vhal_x]

I just got news from Zavvi:

Regarding this item these orders were the first 4000 that will have received the metal version, unfortunately we have gone over this 4000 due to this your order will not be the metal version.


DAMNIT!

[vhal_x]

I shouldn't have cancelled my order :( They have already sold out of the full original 4000 guys, so don't return for a swap or else you won't get a steelie back xx

[Matrix6]

@V: Still sounds a bit vague. I mean, they're all metal cases :S So they weren't exactly clear were they? And I think someone from here who has posted and have received their PS3 version also confirms that they order outside of the initial 4000 units.
And other real evidence shows that the bar codes are no different!? I think it's a couple of pages back, someone else who's been following this thread can confirm that. I just wouldn't believe anything Zavvi says until I see substantial pics/evidence to show anything different to what we've already seen.

Furthermore, I still don't know the reasoning behind the week delay for Australia less than two weeks before it was due out?!

[vhal_x]

It's due to the fact that a lot of the original 4000 cancelled orders, but it's still the first 4000 that had steelbooks made, so any cancelled orders that were filled up with new people ordering will still have received the steelbooks as opposed to the stickerbooks. xx

[Matrix6]

There would've been some constant checking and numbering then cos people would have canceled and ordered at random times throughout, which would mean order places would have moved up as cancellations occurred. They're computer program system for that must be pretty hi-tech :P

So until I see real photographic proof from customers who received them, I shall deny such Stickerbooks for PS3 exist at this point in time!

I don't even want to think about it....so what will Australia be receiving?? :S ALL Stickerbooks? [which would technically make the PS3 version more rare than any other variant in that case :D ]

@Zelda: Those are very disturbing and disheartening pictures :(

[vhal_x]

I know, I'm trying to find out as much info from the clever, clever staff of Zavvi as I can at the moment :) xx

[thatzeldacollector]

I think he's most upset about the art book he's a huge art book fan and was really looking forward to it but to receive it damaged has probably upset him. He's sending it back for a refund.

[Matrix6]

By the end of next week....all will be revealed by then I'm sure. Including the Aussie version. This is such a headache, we should get compensation from Zavvi for what they've put us through...especially those who received extremely damaged goods! For shame Zavvi....for shame!!


@Zelda: I have never ever received anything that badly damaged in my online shopping career! I've had bad, but never anything as atrocious at that example. I feel disgusted that these things happen to such beautiful collections.

[Mellar]

To the people that are complaining about bad packaging; you are not alone.

Obviously, mine aren't as bad as other people's images, but it clearly shows bad packing on both Zavvi's part and Konami's part.

I've e-mailed them and I want to see what's going to happen about it.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4669/wp000174.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8154/wp000170.jpg

[thatzeldacollector]

I'm a bit shocked myself, especially since we've normally had good service from Zavvi, I got both my Zelda Skyward Swords through the post the day before the release day, the LE one could have come in a box but it was in a bubble pack and the hang tab was just slightly bent. I should have realised then.

Mellar, does that sticker say yours has been repacked?

It's not what you want is it, you fork out all this money, trust the company to get it to you safely, and especially if you're a sealed collector there's no way you're going to trust that what's inside is flaw free. Even if you're not a sealed collector if you order a CE it's because you're a fan it's not as if you're going to throw away the box you still want it all in good nick.

[Mellar]

I'm a bit shocked myself, especially since we've normally had good service from Zavvi, I got both my Zelda Skyward Swords through the post the day before the release day, the LE one could have come in a box but it was in a bubble pack and the hang tab was just slightly bent. I should have realised then.

Mellar, does that sticker say yours has been repacked?

It's not what you want is it, you fork out all this money, trust the company to get it to you safely, and especially if you're a sealed collector there's no way you're going to trust that what's inside is flaw free. Even if you're not a sealed collector if you order a CE it's because you're a fan it's not as if you're going to throw away the box you still want it all in good nick.

I know what you mean, I normally have good service from Zavvi as well, but this was just lazy. What I didn't show in the image was the airbags they used to protect it. There is one strip with 4 or 5 bags on; it's pathetic.

It does indeed say that. To be exact, it says 'Repacked by Yodel'.

If people are sealed collectors then they should really be worried about the conditions inside the box because as seen on quite a few occasions, including yours, the cardboard containers just rip under the weight of the artbook.

[gurpswoo1]

That is Yodel, they treat packages very bad, I have seen it first hand at their depot.

It truly is terrible, I got my copy today, seriously damaged aswell. Now I have to send back via something called Collect+. Somehow I knew it was going to arrive damaged but ohwell.

[thatzeldacollector]

I know what you mean, I normally have good service from Zavvi as well, but this was just lazy. What I didn't show in the image was the airbags they used to protect it. There is one strip with 4 or 5 bags on; it's pathetic.

It does indeed say that. To be exact, it says 'Repacked by Yodel'.

If people are sealed collectors then they should really be worried about the conditions inside the box because as seen on quite a few occasions, including yours, the cardboard containers just rip under the weight of the artbook.

That's bad packing on theirs and Zavvi's side then, if they can't even design the packaging of their own products correctly so that it can safely contain and protect the items inside then there's no hope lol

Is Yodel Zavvi's own courier or something, I've never heard of it before other than seen it mentioned on here when people started receiving their boxes

[pyszny]

Just got mine, the packaging wasn't too bad, a few minor dents on the actual box and the parts holding the artbook were a bit ripped, also nothing was sealed, so I didn't have the option to not unseal it.

I got a steelbook, and I was not one of the original 4000, also I didn't get MGS4.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9632/photo1yv.jpg

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/3681/photo2hv.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/1206/photo3yi.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/347/photo4on.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8951/photo5sq.jpg

Overall, I'm pretty happy with it!

[Mellar]

That's bad packing on theirs and Zavvi's side then, if they can't even design the packaging of their own products correctly so that it can safely contain and protect the items inside then there's no hope lol

Is Yodel Zavvi's own courier or something, I've never heard of it before other than seen it mentioned on here when people started receiving their boxes

Yodel is a courier service like any other, just a really bad one.

I did a quick Google search to get their website up when a lone star caught my eye slightly down the page.

http://www.trustpilot.co.uk/review/yodel.co.uk

Check that out! According to user reviews, Yodel are the worst courier service.

Zavvi must have chosen them because of how cheap they must be to deliver the packages.

There's another point against Zavvi's name.

[vhal_x]

Has anybody else opened an Xbox 360 copy, there isn't any cardboard in the box to surround the artbook/tshirt, only one cardboard bit for the game/steelbook xx

[thatzeldacollector]

My boyfriend says that Zavvi are so cheap because they cut corners in other places, packing and delivery must be those places

[kennyrh]

Just got mine, the packaging wasn't too bad, a few minor dents on the actual box and the parts holding the artbook were a bit ripped, also nothing was sealed, so I didn't have the option to not unseal it.

I got a steelbook, and I was not one of the original 4000, also I didn't get MGS4.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/9632/photo1yv.jpg

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/3681/photo2hv.jpg

http://img859.imageshack.us/img859/1206/photo3yi.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/347/photo4on.jpg

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8951/photo5sq.jpg

Overall, I'm pretty happy with it!

If it wasn't sealed then you've got somebody's returned copy. I wouldn't be happy about it, but if you are that's all that matters :thumb:

[goonergaz]

Has anybody else opened an Xbox 360 copy, there isn't any cardboard in the box to surround the artbook/tshirt, only one cardboard bit for the game/steelbook xx

yes, I noticed it's also a different order on X360 - they really got the short end of the stick (tho initially they didn't even have a stick!)

so another turn in events? no more steelies? only 4K made? time will tell...

[Raasclark]

OMG I'm so confused : (

So do I have a PS3 steelbook or not?

I was not part of the orginal 4k. But someone else here who wasn't DID get a steelbook.

But then Zavvi are saying post 4k don't get steelbooks???

But I want to keep mine sealed : (

[Mellar]

Here are some of the best quotes I found while looking at some of the user reviews for Yodel:

"I THINK PRAYING TO GOD IS MORE LIKELY TO GET YOUR PACKAGE DELIVERED!!!!"

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"I would have had an easier time dealing with a lump of wood."

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"A set of 3 Panasonic DECT phones was delivered to my house while I was out, and a card popped through the door advising it had been left "in a safe place". This safe place, it transpired, was in front of my garage door (i.e. in full view of the road) and in the pouring rain the entire North West experienced last Friday.

Now I'm no genius, but surely the thicko of a delivery driver would have had sufficient nous to realise that this plan was flawed at the outset? Or are we just dealing with yet another example of British apathy, whereby retaining the package and waiting for me to call to arrange redelivery simply would have been too much to comprehend?

The van must have been an automatic, because this Neanderthal cretin can't possibly have mastered the art of finding the clutch biting point while simultaneously feathering the throttle in order to be able to drive. While talking on his mobile phone, reading the Sun and scratching his backside, I shouldn't wonder."

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:hammer:

[joynulk]

keep it selaed most likely urs is a steel

[Johnny]

Hope mine arrives today... And not damaged...

[goonergaz]

OMG I'm so confused : (

So do I have a PS3 steelbook or not?

I was not part of the orginal 4k. But someone else here who wasn't DID get a steelbook.

But then Zavvi are saying post 4k don't get steelbooks???

But I want to keep mine sealed : (

what serial/bar code number?

[Raasclark]

keep it selaed most likely urs is a steel

Thanks mate. But again 'likely', is there no way of defo knowing without opening?

[Matrix6]

Have Zavvi dropped 'First Class' or whatever for their shipping service? Does that include international shipping??

@V: Your theory on the first 4000 Steelies is a little to smart for Zavvi to work out, they'd require more IQ to work out a system for that, or they may be too lazy and just randomly throw the steelies into any orders. At least they didn't have to send out as many MGS4 games as many initial pre-orderers cancelled theirs.

[joynulk]

everyones so far is a steel, so until the stickerbooks start showing up they are more likely to be steel. as Vhal said all orders are first being filled by the original 4k.

only way or really knowing is opening it.

[vhal_x]

Hopefully if I manage to get a PS3 order, I get a steelbook, 'cause if I end up with a stickerbook it's going straight back xx

[goonergaz]

I just got news from Zavvi:



DAMNIT!

so how did you get this info? did you try to order one or just send an email asking the question?

[Raasclark]

what serial/bar code number?

I posted pics on page 95.

Barcode 4012927054062

But I wasn't part of the original 4k?

[vhal_x]

so how did you get this info? did you try to order one or just send an email asking the question?

I was angrily messaging them and seeing if there was any way possible that they could assist me in getting my hands on a steelbook copy and they told me that, then said and the first 4000 copies have already sold out, so even if I order now, I won't be getting a steelbook :( xx

[goonergaz]

everyones so far is a steel, so until the stickerbooks start showing up they are more likely to be steel. as Vhal said all orders are first being filled by the original 4k.

only way or really knowing is opening it.

well there is a chance the bar codes are different - I don't know why people keep ignoring this fact? if we at least confirm the barcode at this stage then we might notice a different number and therefore be able to tell without opening...of course the stickers COULD have the same barcode but I think this is highly unlikely.

I don't think it's too difficult to arrange that the first 4K that get sold are steelies - they would have arrived in pallets of (say 1K) so they know what stock is what. alternatively they could hold the stock in different places in the warehouses - it's not rocket science.

[goonergaz]

I posted pics on page 95.

Barcode 4012927054062

But I wasn't part of the original 4k?

thanks - that's the same number we have so far, technically there's no way to be 100% sure - but it's highly likely yours is a real steelie. I suggest waiting it out until we have a barcode from a sticker box (if they exist)

[goonergaz]

I was angrily messaging them and seeing if there was any way possible that they could assist me in getting my hands on a steelbook copy and they told me that, then said and the first 4000 copies have already sold out, so even if I order now, I won't be getting a steelbook :( xx

I'm sorry you cancelled, luckily I decided to take a risk (and it paid off) - I've lost out before so wanted to ensure I didn't miss out this time!

[vhal_x]

4012927054062 is the confirmed PS3 barcode, assumed to be the steelbooks (if there are stickerbooks, and if they have different numbers)


4012927036525 is my Xbox 360 barcode, assumed to be all stickerbooks xx

[rapidly-greying]

I had two copies ordered but I cancelled one of them(which was an investment) when I thought we were all getting worthless stickerbooks.

Hopefully i'll regret that decision when a steelie comes through my door with nary a sticker in sight.

I'll happily live without a potential financial gain so long as I get the real deal for myself.


I keep looking out the window when I hear a car to see if its maybe a delivery van,its so frustrating having to wait.

[Lemur]

Have Zavvi dropped 'First Class' or whatever for their shipping service? Does that include international shipping??

@V: Your theory on the first 4000 Steelies is a little to smart for Zavvi to work out, they'd require more IQ to work out a system for that, or they may be too lazy and just randomly throw the steelies into any orders. At least they didn't have to send out as many MGS4 games as many initial pre-orderers cancelled theirs.

For international orders, out of my 3 previous orders for CEs not a single one arrived at all. I requested for a replacement for 1 and refund for the other 2. The replacement did not arrive at all. And they confirmed my refund 2x over a 1 month period but I didn't receive any refund. I had to keep bugging them before I finally got my money back.

So yeah, they're total crap and should never be allowed to get any exclusives. And whatever information they confirm is just plain bullshit :rant:

[Matrix6]

I cancelled all four of my PS3 copies just two weeks ago. I'm glad I did with all this conundrum going on with Zavvi's shipping service! I'm happy to pay a little more locally but receive it in impeccable condition! :)

@Lemur I've read about your horrid experience before and can't comprehend of why it's happened to an individual consecutively on each attempt!? I haven't had any major problems with Zavvi myself except for some orders taking longer than 3 weeks to arrive, but I've never "lost" any orders either. The Yodel-gate is intimidating me, I just hope they're using a different courier for international shipping.

Zavvi should at least give their customers the option to choose a paid shipping service that'll guarantee express delivery and no damage to the items!

[goonergaz]

I cancelled all four of my PS3 copies just two weeks ago. I'm glad I did with all this conundrum going on with Zavvi's shipping service! I'm happy to pay a little more locally but receive it in impeccable condition! :)

even if it turns out to be a stickerbook?

[Lemur]

I'm glad I've got an aussie version ordered as well. :thumb:

[Matrix6]

even if it turns out to be a stickerbook?
what can I say, I live on the edge :beach:
I won't be opening it anyway. I already have the US version so there's no need for me to open another. :ok:

I'm glad I've got an aussie version ordered as well. :thumb:
you may be in for a surprise :bday:


*these short-bread biscuits aren't going to eat themselves you know!*

[rapidly-greying]

Do I win a prize for being the first post on the one hundredth page?

I doubt there will be many threads that get anywhere near this amount of posts.

[joynulk]

a stickerbook MGS HD collection :)

[goonergaz]

Hopefully if I manage to get a PS3 order, I get a steelbook, 'cause if I end up with a stickerbook it's going straight back xx


but if it's opened you can't send it back?

PM me please...for some reason I can't PM but I can reply to PMs :scratch:

[Matrix6]

First World Problem! :rotf: