Unusual Packaging & Quirky Films: Best of 2009

As we reflect on the films of 2009, I have the distinct honor of highlighting those DVD or Blu-ray films that are slightly quirky as well as dig into our vast product selection to identify the packaging and collector editions that are not just unique, but often a bit…odd. Enjoy a sampling of this year’s best quirky films and unusual packaging.

Top Five Most Unusual Packaged DVDs and Blu-rays, 2009:

Star Trek Limited Edition Replica Gift Set (Three-Disc + Digital Copy) (Amazon Exclusive) [Blu-ray]

• Model directly from the digital effects files used in Star Trek (2009)

• Made of solid metal with chrome, textured stell and pewter finishes
• 8.5 inches long and weighing over a pound
• Limited Edition of 5,000
• Comes with Certificate of Authenticity

Watchmen (Director's Cut) (Amazon Exclusive Nite Owl Ship + Digital Copy and BD-Live) [Blu-ray]

• Owl Ship packaging: Lights and sounds included

• Disc 1 (BD-50): Director's cut of the film (186 minutes), Interactive "Ultimate Watchmen Experience," BD-Live
• Disc 2 (BD-25): The Phenomenon: The Comic that Changed Comics (30 min.), Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes (27 min.), Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World (27 min.), Webisodes (38 min.), Music Video: My Chemical Romance Desolation Row (3 min.)
• Disc 3 (DVD): Digital Copy - Theatrical version (download code expires 7/21/2010)

Ghostbusters 1 & 2 (Limited Edition Gift Set)

• Collectible Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
• Ghoulish Trading Cards
• Gooey Slime

 

Limited Edition T2 Complete Collector's Set Endoskull [Blu-ray]

• 14” collectible T-800 Endoskull bust – plays sound effects from the film while its eyes glow

• Skynet Edition Blu-ray
• Extreme Edition and Ultimate Edition DVDs
• All T2 special feature ever released on DVD
• Digital copy of the film

Twilight Ultimate Collector's Gift Set + Limited Edition

• Twilight (Special Edition) Blu-ray Disc

• Twilight Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD
• Jewelry Box: individually numbered
• Exclusive Watch
• Limited Edition Charm Bracelet
• 6 Glossy Photo Cards
• Bookmark
• Certificate of Authenticity

 

 

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Top Five Most Quirky Concept Films, 2009:

The IT Crowd: The Complete Season One

Whether you appreciate British humor or not, this show about an IT Help Desk is for all audiences. With oddball characters, an over dramatic “boss man,” anyone can relate to the odd world of the corporate help desk.

 

Xavier: Renegade Angel, Seasons 1 and 2

Aired on Adult Swim and now available on DVD, Xavier: Renegade Angel takes you on a crazy ride as the main character sets out to discover his origins. The off-the-wall dialog and story lines are too unusual to attempt to explain so I suggest you check out the clip on the detail page.

 

Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy

Ever wonder if any pop-culture icon is safe from the humor of Seth MacFarlane? The wait is over! With his typical no-holds-barred approach, MacFarlane tackles such favorites as Wile E Coyote, Super Mario, Bob Dylan, Barney Rubble, and much more.

 

The State: The Complete Series

Before Crank Yankers and the deluge of “reality TV” on MTV, there was The State. A sketch comedy show with edge, this show gave us early previews of the comedic talents of future Reno 911! alums Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney, Thomas Lennon, Joe Lo Truglio, and Michael Ian Black as well as a personal favorite, Ken Marino (Veronica Mars, Party Down, Reaper).

 

The Guild - Season One

An internet sleeper hit, The Guild delves into the deep, dark world of online gaming and roll-playing. Starring Felicia Day, known from another online phenom, Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, this show explores what happens when people you meet online invade your “real” world, and how they can become true friends.

 

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Comments

[Capacity on November 14, 2009 at 04:13 PM]

"Roll" playing - nice.