Czech Republic members to help import Steelbooks?!

[thefunk007]

Hi bit of a long shot, I am after the Batman Arkham City steelbook that comes with ordering a copy of the standard game.

I would like it for the PC platform if possible.

Also in addition I would also like Might and Magic: Heroes VI SPECIAL EDITION which comes in a Jumbo steelbook.

Payment can be made via paypal :banghead:

Items can be ordered through: http://www.jrc.cz/

[AJLareneg]

I am also looking for someone. :(

Let me know if you find someone willing.

[jugolicious]

me too, I really do want a copy of that cat woman steelbook

let me know too, thanks!

[Mike1888]

Me 3! :2cool:

[evilvort3x]

me 4 the steel case only would be my ideal!!

[nipperkipper]

Me 5, but with the growing list above, i can only hope:beg:

[tossin]

There aren't a lot of these guys around, I guess.

[narg]

hello guys, I can try to help you with shoping in JRC :), but I dont know, how much will be shiping to USA (but I gues same as from USA to CR), but I cant find any steelbook with Batman:AC ??? Have you any link to this goods ??

[Ryaku]

Hi,

thanks Narg,

is it possible to you to create Thread on "Group Buy" forum if you can help people to have this steelbook ?

[narg]

maybe later, I need check first everything about the shiping to USA, I dont know about shiping cost etc. ...

for now, write here links to the Batman:AC and after I solve shiping cost, we can make new Thread about common order fron CR.

[jugolicious]

here is the link: http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_batman_arkham_city

[narg]

ah, thanks for link, this is preorder, so I dont look at this section :)

I find all about shiping and post it here :)

[jugolicious]

thanks, appreciate it a lot!

[RyT]

Hey there wonder if it's possible to find out postage to Australia too?? I'm also interested in the catwoman steelbook.. Thanks

[narg]

Sorry I really dont know how about Australia, but I will check this possibility too

[tossin]

Wow, awesome, narg. I was wondering if you could also help out with another item? Not necessarily obtain yet, but just confirm the validity of it:

http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_infamous_2_special_edition

It mentions a steelbook in the description I believe, but there are no images of it.

[Mike1888]

Don't forget to check for Canada as well ;)

Here it is: http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_batman_arkham_city

Thank YOU :D

[narg]

Hi all guys, I have done some research about shiping to your country. First I have check some international sending services like UPS, FedEx etc., but their shipping prices are insane (over 4 times more than the price of game, which U want), next I found price from Czech Post service, they have international standart economy shiping with delivery 8-10 days for price:

group 56 57 59
weight
1 kg 494 473 641
2 kg 641 685 926
3 kg 789 896 1211
4 kg 936 1108 1497
5 kg 1083 1319 1782

57 is USA, 59 is Australia, 56 Canada
prices are in Czech currency, so U need check actual rate to convert to USD/AUD/CAD

they also offer express delivery of 1-6 days + 2-3 days in the destination, this service offers package tracking, so this is why I recommend it, price for this are:

Australia
0,5 kg 1 320,00
1 kg 1 440,00
2 kg 1 920,00
3 kg 2 400,00
4 kg 2 880,00
5 kg 3 360,00

USA+Canada
0,5 kg 1 080,00
1 kg 1 200,00
2 kg 1 440,00
3 kg 1 680,00
4 kg 1 920,00
5 kg 2 160,00

So this is an offer, consider if you you are still interested and let me know. If you have some experience with another carrier, let me know. There also may be some customs duties, but I do not have any actual information (I will check this at post office), so do not be surprised for sure.

for information, 1000 CZK is about 58 USD/CAD,

I know, expensive as hell :(

btw ONE game with steelbook meet the requirements of 1kg (maybe 0,5kg with expres delivery, but I dont know for sure) BUT collector edions (or more games in one package) have usually weight up to 2kg, keep that in mind!

[narg]

Wow, awesome, narg. I was wondering if you could also help out with another item? Not necessarily obtain yet, but just confirm the validity of it:

http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_infamous_2_special_edition

It mentions a steelbook in the description I believe, but there are no images of it.

sorry about this mate, but there are mistake in the description, I have ask about this steelbook at shop, and they respond me, that steelbook was planned, but canceled from sony and replaced with "holographics" digipack for special ed. :banghead:

[jugolicious]

I guess this is for Canada

Shipping - $27.441 (pretty sure it'll be way below 1kg)
Game - $75.36

Is there any tax on this too? This might be a bit expensive for me, I might pass, but I will think about it =)

[Mike1888]

Hi,

I am wondering if you know for sure that this is the actual steelbook?

http://www.jrc.cz/produkty/scr/Zprava-720x337-Batman-Steelbook-GAME-Edition.jpg

It seems the site has lots of mistakes which after months have still not been fixed. So I'm worried that the catwoman steelbook at GAME czech is the same as the catwoman steelbook that Canada and Germany are getting but they just haven't updated their photo.

Is there any way you could confirm for us that that is the final art for the steelbook? Thank you for the shipping quotes.

For Canadians, total cost for the 8-10 option is $105 (including the cost of the game).

[narg]

I guess this is for Canada
Is there any tax on this too? This might be a bit expensive for me, I might pass, but I will think about it =)

I want to ask tomorrow about tax or customs duties to your country at post office for sure.

[tossin]

sorry about this mate, but there are mistake in the description, I have ask about this steelbook at shop, and they respond me, that steelbook was planned, but canceled from sony and replaced with "holographics" digipack for special ed. :banghead:

Hm, that actually seems kind of cool too. Is it possible to obtain any images of this? Not sure if it'd be worth buying, but I'm curious.

Edit: Although it seems like the Special Edition was released throughout Europe, so maybe another member could help.

Edit2: From Amazon.de, they mention it's a "3-D cover?" I suppose they mean a lenticular slipcover?

Edit3: Oh it's a lenticular digipak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fR3_7hUBA4&feature=related Looks quite cool, actually, but maybe not 69 EUR cool.

It seems the site has lots of mistakes which after months have still not been fixed. So I'm worried that the catwoman steelbook at GAME czech is the same as the catwoman steelbook that Canada and Germany are getting but they just haven't updated their photo.

Is there any way you could confirm for us that that is the final art for the steelbook? Thank you for the shipping quotes.

I've been wondering the same as well. It would seem strange for the Czech Republic to have exclusive art, although Scanavo produced that artwork for a reason. Maybe we should ask them directly?

[narg]

Edit3: Oh it's a lenticular digipak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fR3_7hUBA4&feature=related Looks quite cool, actually, but maybe not 69 EUR cool.


yep, this is it "holographics" cover for secial ed. instead of steelbook

[Mike1888]

I've been wondering the same as well. It would seem strange for the Czech Republic to have exclusive art, although Scanavo produced that artwork for a reason. Maybe we should ask them directly?


Exactly. It could just be an earlier idea they had for it which was scrapped. It also has a different arkham city logo. All the other ones have like a circular logo that says arkham in the middle and this one is like a big A.

[RyT]

Game is around 74 AUD with standard delivery of 36 AUD.. comes to a 110.. I'll let you know..

Btw seems like the Germany release will have everything in German language including the game play voice acting. Wondering if it's the same for this release?

[AJLareneg]

Wow, awesome, narg. I was wondering if you could also help out with another item? Not necessarily obtain yet, but just confirm the validity of it:

http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_infamous_2_special_edition

It mentions a steelbook in the description I believe, but there are no images of it.

i know we already got the answer to this but i just want to say this steelbook is the reason narg is here now. :D

i message'd him asking about it, and he confirmed it isn't real (sad for me) but i ask him to come here and help you guys out. :2cool:

[narg]

hello guys, I have visit post office and ask about extra cost with shiping to USA, Canada or Australia and if U have ONE package up to 2kg its will be shiped as letter with no extra tax or customs duties, but this service ( I'm afraid) does not provide package tracking, for this U must use Expres delivery (EMS) for package with higher price :(

so let me know if anyone is still interested in buying from the Czech Republic..

[narg]

Btw seems like the Germany release will have everything in German language including the game play voice acting. Wondering if it's the same for this release?

game for PC in Czech Repulic (if they are translated to czech) have always czech manual, czech text on box and have czech text in game (menu, subtitles) but speech in game is in english, some game support change language back to full english (EA game), but this is different game to game

game for XBOX or PS3 are in 95% full english with czech manual (and sometimes czech text on box), only few are full translated to czech

[thefunk007]

I am interested to know whether the artwork on the Catwomen Steelbook is indeed what is on the website. Any of you guys been able to confirm?

Thanks,
Lea

[narg]

I am interested to know whether the artwork on the Catwomen Steelbook is indeed what is on the website. Any of you guys been able to confirm?

Thanks,
Lea

helo, I just received a message from the JRC, they will change that image with Catwoman, but did not say how (yet), I will keep inform U :)

[thefunk007]

Ah cool, I imagine it will be the same as the other variants - keep us updated on this mate :thumb:

[tossin]

In light of that news, people may not need to import from the Czech Republic anymore, but regardless, you've already been extremely invaluable, narg. Thank you very much for your information.

[narg]

yep, its true, Czech game market is too small for any "extreme" limited edion of games, limited to Czech Rep only :( , but I think JRC is somehow connected with GAME (co.uk, de, fr) so they sometimes offer special edition of games from GAME (like different cover for Batman:AC etc.)

But we have about 3 biggest game eshops in CR and they sometimes offer some special stuff for preorder, like special package, ingame items for real, keychan etc. and this is own actions from the shop itself (if U preorder Batman:AC from CR, u will get small flashlight with Batman logo), U can find some pics in my galery :)

some examples here

Tin box with standart game for Mass Effect 1
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wAuzKTTogHA/TfUu0bLfp0I/AAAAAAAAAR0/_pbrVuNJpos/s800/hra%25252Bbox.jpg

Key chan with inside "holographics" image of Normandy from Mass Effect 2
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lVUc8_4IMa8/TfUifrTlc_I/AAAAAAAAANU/b7IK5Xh59lw/s800/box2.JPG

Ring from Dragon Age 1
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hcnRhSeUJPQ/TfUa3w7PNYI/AAAAAAAAAJM/Ktn-uyH33Zw/s800/bonus_ring1.JPG

this stuff are pretty cool and made me happy :D

[Mike1888]

I agree with what others said, thanks for the info. We can now pretty much assume it will be the same as the amazon.de steelbook and future shop steelbook. But, narg you have been great help!! :D Thank you :)

And jesus, that stuff is REALLY cool ^^ Especially the mass effect keychain I just love that! :D

[nipperkipper]

all thess country specific items are so not fair

Theres so many things released that i havent even heard of, i like the ring especially

[Mike1888]

Kinda seems like NA always gets the shaft with these neat promo items.

:mad:

[RyT]

Hey Narg, agreed as others have highlighted that the steelbook would be the same as CA and Amazon.de, but do keep us updated if it is different...

A million thanks for helping us check all the postage options to specific countries. It will be good for future reference..:notworthy:

Btw.. I like the ring!

[themidlandmaster]

That Mass Effect tin is Wicked!

[narg]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r65ksAYY45k/TlSj1Iyg7aI/AAAAAAAAAsw/bU4eTb4YoV8/s800/324412_238397602868581_126104404097902_638875_1337 806_o.jpg

witcher 2 medailon preorder gift :) (this was also with CE Witcher 1 as keychan (about 1 inch size))

[genxevo]

So is there 4 steel books in total now?

EBgames Au - Joker
Ozgameshop - Two Face
Amazon.de - Catwoman[a]
Game.cz - Catwoman[b]

[tallkid123]

So is there 4 steel books in total now?

EBgames Au - Joker
Ozgameshop - Two Face
Amazon.de - Catwoman[a]
Game.cz - Catwoman[b]

+ Penguin from Blockbusters UK, i think...

[themidlandmaster]

Yep, and the Pengin from Blockbuster UK.

however, it has not been confirmed that the Czech steelbook is actually different.

Personally, I think the Riddler or Mr Freeze will finish the set as five total

[RyT]

So far penguin only exists in Xbox360.. Can't order PS3 or PC format from blockbuster.co.uk

So total 5

Joker
Two-face
Catwoman- Canada, Germany version
Catwoman (b) - Czech (not confirmed)
Penguin- If it does exist

[narg]

hello guys, I am not sure if will be catwoman steelbook from game.cz different or not, but I think it will be like amazon.de, I am still not get confirm from game.cz :/

[themidlandmaster]

hello guys, I am not sure if will be catwoman steelbook from game.cz different or not, but I think it will be like amazon.de, I am still not get confirm from game.cz :/

Yeah, especially with the Arkham logo being all wrong

[tossin]

Thanks for keeping us up to date, narg.

[narg]

hello guys, some small update, I got from JRC, they expect steelbook for Batman AC will be for preorder only (or maybe limited amount to sellout), but they still dont show final image of covers :(

[narg]

Hi all, JRC have updatet their page with Batman AC with (it seems that) final image of package, it contains DLC bonus character Robin, 2 challenge maps, special Batman ingame costume and flashlight with logo.

price:

PC http://www.jrc.cz/hra_pc_batman_arkham_city 36E

PS3 http://www.jrc.cz/hra_ps3_batman_arkham_city 48E

XBOX360 http://www.jrc.cz/hra_x360_batman_arkham_city 48E

shipping will be I think about 20E, depend on actual size and weight

preorder finish 21.10.2011, all game is in english, PC have manual in czech lang.

[rodarkone]

I am now in CZ - but it's kind of expensive ... 1200 czk ... 50 EU for nothing - probably will be on sale on zavvi /amazon / shop to - for 20 to 25 verry soon

[narg]

yep its true, but from JRC its mark as "exclusive for Game czech (JRC)", so I am not sure about what steelbook will be aviable on zavvi...

[rodarkone]

:) - ehh - I preordered the crap ... just to be sure I get the small flashlight :)

My biggest problem with JRC -> I preordered Resistence 3 and when I went to get it - they delayed me 2 days even the game was in stock (they showed the box to me) so I refused to buy it from them (because of the delay) - but they have also good parts :) because of them I am the happy owner of a Gers of War 2 limited sealed (payed next to nothing) and also Gears of War 3 Epic (not so cheap - they discounted me 10 % of their inflated price)

[narg]

sounds familiar :/ JRC are biggest and older game shop in CR, have lot of shops around republic, so they dont need care abou one single customer :/ they act from a position of power, yep its sux, but at the same time, they are big (and now part of GAME shops) enought to ofer some special or limited edition, which U cant get somewhere else (like Batman AC), so its Your choice :/

fortunately, we have some more e-shops, not that big, like JRC, but take lot of more care about their customers, ofered some special packaging or add some special gift etc.

[rodarkone]

Sorry if I sound offtopic - but are there any retro game shops in Prague ? I tryed to find something but I couldn't

Maybe some recommandation of other shops, please - :)

[narg]

sorry, I dont use "stone" shops, only e-shops :)

I dont know any shops with retro games by address, but U can find somewhere around city shops with used games, where U can buy some rare stuff, but its requires LOT of lucky :D