The X-Files: The Complete Collector's Edition
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DVD Cover Information Actor: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson Director: Chris Carter Brand: DUCHOVNY,DAVID DVD: Region Code 1 Audio: English (Original Language) Format: Box set, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.33:1 DVD Release Date: 2007-11-06 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: 20th Century Fox |
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Movie Reviews of The X-Files: The Complete Collector's Edition
Movie Review: Excellent, but...
Summary: 5 Stars
I was one of the few who held out on buying the individual seasonal box sets, mostly due to the price. After I'd placed an order for the first season slim set, I found out this complete collector's edition was coming out and, for the price, I couldn't refuse.
Here's how it went:
The box arrived this morning via DHL Next Day service, and the shipping box was opened when it arrived, although the tape hadn't been broken. The DHL delivery man suggested I inspect the package before he left to ensure there weren't any problems, and indeed the actual product was not damaged. I was relieved.
The product itself has a flip open cover which is magnetically sealed to the base. To open it, you flip the cover up and then fold it back behind the box, which reveals the DVDs. This cover came unglued almost immediately, however I suspect that is due to being in the cold in the back of the delivery truck for so long (I live in Wisconsin, and it hasn't been much warmer than the mid-40's for quite some time). The box is still structurally sound, and is not falling apart by any means, it's just that the cover folds ALL the way back now, instead of just partially. I suspect I'll be able to reglue this on my own.
The individual sets are NOT in slim cases, like the slim set re-releases are. They are in cardboard containers, like little booklets, with 2 DVDs to each "page". They are held in place by cardboard "sleeves". Unfortunately, I have noticed that some of the disks are scratched, though the scratches are small and about the width of a human hair. I have not yet encountered any difficulties with playback, however I am only on the third disk of the second season yet, and this was the first one I noticed to have any damage whatever.
One of the cardboard containers, the last one housing the 9th season set of DVDs, came unglued from its housing, however I would also attribute this to being in the cold for so long. I am also confidant I can fix this myself.
There is a drawer set into the base of the box, just above the magnet, which holds the episode guide booklet, a series of cards relating to first season, the comic book, and the poster, which is of the X-Files movie.
So far, I have absolutely NO complaints about the box, despite the damage. I've heard of similar problems with the Alias box set and some others, but I do not think this should dissuade anyone from purchasing it. As I said, I have not yet encountered any problems with playback, and none of the disks I have yet inspected have had any damage more severe than you would find on the average rental DVD.
My advice? If you can afford it, pay for the 1-day shipping. This way, you ensure your box is handled by fewer people, and thus it should arrive in better condition.
Again, I highly recommend this product to any fan of the series who has not yet purchased the individual sets. This is what you've been waiting for. If you're worried about the quality of the box, remember that Amazon has an exemplary product return system. Don't miss out on this.