Is The NeverEnding Story 4K Worth $200? My Real Thoughts!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Who else grew up loving this classic?

[@steven2640]

I and TNES was made in the best 80s year: 1984. Loved it since I had it on vhs.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@ nice nothing wrong with being made in the 80s no matter what year, I’ll give you 84 being one of the better ones 😂

[@modalsoul6511]

Live this

[@RobertHarbitzII]

I love this movie!

[@59thSurvivor-of-VHS]

$200 sounds steep, but then again I am huntin' some rare tapes that are $70 to $100 range for a single VHS Used so 200 new is not bad sounding that way LOL I love DAS BOOT, Wolfgang Petersen is a visual genius and can pull at any emotion using imagery or type of film for that matter. Enemy Mine is another example of this in an Anti War Sci Fi fashion. Das Boot though, saw that at 11, and was no longer a boy. Thank cool friends Dad's VHS collections from the 90's for that, VHS will never DIE! Keep on huntin' Broski

[@ColoradoKid303]

THANK YOU!!! First one on here to dive into the A/V and how the actual MOVIE looks. Mines waiting to board a flight in Australia as we speak.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Glad you enjoyed! Hope you get yours sooner than later. I try and always at least say what the film is about or the quality of any restoration. I even do mini reviews in my haul videos. No point in just showing off what you can google anyway.

[@JoshRazauskas]

Dude, no joke watching this video literally made me tear up because my story about my love for The Neverending Story is exactly the same as yours! If you remember when this was announced, I left you a comment about how upset I was that it was going to be this much money because I didn’t think it was gonna be possible for me to do it, but to my shock my mom said to me that she would get it as my Christmas present if I was willing to make it my only one this year to which I said yes! She didn’t make the decision until December 2 so unfortunately for me I actually didn’t get to open it on Christmas. It came a day late on the 26th. Still though just like you, the set makes me so emotional and literally makes me tear up that we got something so beautiful for such a wonderful film! When I was a boy, I literally used to go around telling people that I wish I could fly on Falcor particularly because of my cerebral palsy, and the fact that he could fly me away from which ever people were misjudging me just like he did for Bastian getting him even with his bullies in the film! I’m 10,000% going to frame the poster as well but hearing you talk about your plan makes me kind of wish that I could find the whole wall to do the same thing framing the art cards and the ones from the replica of the press kit would be pretty darn cool! What you mentioned is exactly the reason why I also don’t have a replica of The Orin so if you figure that out in a definitive way, would you please pass along that information so I can get myself one as well? I’m really happy that I remembered to bookmark this video in my watch later for after mine arrived. Thank you again for opening up! Take care, man! Remember to always do what you dream!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Well brother I’m glad you got one! Truly an amazing set. This movie means so much to many people, I think many of us had to have the same experience. I think framing the poster is a must, if you don’t have room to frame the cards there are big enough photo albums you could use, that way there would easy access and protected.

[@JoshRazauskas]

@ Thanks bro me too and you’re right it really does! That’s true. I never thought about photo albums. That’s a great suggestion. Thanks!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@ anytime and thanks for taking the time to write a heartfelt comment!

[@JoshRazauskas]

@ You’re welcome! I was happy to!

[@LifeAfterMoviesWebShow]

Hope you enjoy my doc! Am really excited it's part of the set :)

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Can't wait! I’ll be diving into that this weekend. Never though in a million years anyone involved would watch this 👍

[@LifeAfterMoviesWebShow]

@@80sMadeConsumerit’s such a beautiful release, I like hearing what people say about it as I’m so excited 😊

[@simonpetleyjones]

I got my shipping notice today! Could not possibly resist - there will never be a better Neverending Story set than this! 😍

[@gallynuts]

Thanks. I should get mine by Saturday

[@steven2640]

Mine shipped from OrbitDvd on 12/16 so hopefully I'll get it before Christmas.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

You won’t be disappointed!

[@videoproboston2450]

This is my first Imprint purchase. are they all this fantastic looking? Holy cow I absolutely loved it. My only tiny gripe, I wish the poster was rolled and shipped separately.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Awesome glad you enjoyed! Man I hope people start seeing why I’m such an Imprint fan boy haha. I see your point with the poster, so many original posters were folded for the theater I’ve had them framed and they look alright. If you really want you could see about having it linen backed that takes the folds out of posters and adds strength to it. A process usually not used for reproduction poster but should work.

[@linkinaball]

Mine is being delivered this week. I have the same feeling about this film as you. Can't wait.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Hope you enjoy it! Oddly enough they numbered the sticker on the inner box and not the release, I almost missed that.

[@Tau_Zyrillion]

When you were wondering where to put it, and mentioned a stand, the thought crossed my mind to get a lectern to put it on. I know that's kind of crazy to buy a piece of furniture to display a single release but you have to admit it would look pretty darned cool if you could find a good spot to put it. 😄

[@80sMadeConsumer]

That's a great idea! I bet a lectern would look amazing with the set! I might have to do that...

[@greeneye5977]

One of the best feelings in the world is seeing a very limited/highly sought after item become available to buy and you complete the sale. If you were a kid in the early 80s this movie is pretty iconic. Hope they release a standalone 4k disc soon.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I agree, it’s definitely a classic. I was a kid in the 80s and have been watching it ever since. I wouldn’t go all out like this for every film, but this was a must. That was my only negative about this set was there wasn’t a less expensive option, I would have gotten this version anyway. I could only imaging another company will be releasing this with in a year. Shout and Kino have put out a few titles that imprint did.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

Those poster Cards are amazing. If I get this set I’ll get those framed and add to my artwork on my dedicated home cinema room wall .

[@80sMadeConsumer]

That would be fantastic, when we move that’s the 1st thing I’m getting framed and finding a dedicated spot. I really can’t understand collectors that get this stuff and it all goes back in the box. I have a few sets the movie isn’t high up on my list that came with some extras no big deal to leave them inside. Any favorite films can’t do it.

[@gameoverwehaveeverypixelco1258]

They will release a cheaper normal edition later, they usually do. Imprint are bringing out so much great stuff.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I agree! Huge fan of Imprint so many good titles. They always do and I really could see other labels releasing less expensive versions with in year or so.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

The Display Box Case is awesome, looking to order this one 👌👌👌👌

[@80sMadeConsumer]

You won’t be disappointed and shipping wasn’t bad I think it was 28 bucks.

[@iloveblue7920]

May i ask why have you not ordered already, it may of sold out, been weeks since it was announced, and This is Limited, get over to imprint asap

[@markpugh6808]

It is too big for me I might be forced to have to ditch it and just keep the lenticular cover box of the film there is nowhere I can display it

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@ if it didn’t fit on my shelf, I was going to get one of those wall mount shelf’s people put picture frames on. I was able to move things around. Worst case scenario keep the movie sell the box on ebay.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

That set looks awesome, Never Ending Story growing up .

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I love it too, one of my favorite films! The set really impressed me.

[@TonyThompson1981]

This was definitely one of my all-time favorite movies growing up. And still one that I love to watch today. I did a lot of debating on whether or not I was going to order this set, but it was a bit out of what I was willing to spend at the time. And I know everybody hopes that it gets a standard release, which I would love. But actually I hope it gets a smaller collector's set. Like a nice slip box or a media book/digibook.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

That’s exactly how I felt! I still may snag a standard 4k down the road, but I couldn’t resist! I would love to see a nice slip box version from Arrow or Second sight.

[@Franksmediaandreviews]

Hell yeah! Glad you got it!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I was too! Very happy with it!

[@videoproboston2450]

I just clicked this and decided to comment before I watch it. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M STILL WAITING FOR MY SHIPMENT!!! LOL! It's in the US and just waiting for the USPS to give me a delivery date. Hoping before Christmas. Now onto the video... I'm a big fan of lobby cards. I have an original set of Raiders that I've had forever.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I hope you get it before Christmas! Raiders lobby cards that’s something I’d love to find.

[@dajmasta94]

I personally don’t think it’s worth the price only because of how cumbersome that press kit is to actually read. I think I’d have preferred maybe a smaller version of this replica with all the writing actually inside of it…Like a real book! If they kept the intricate and high quality materials that they used to make this the same, just smaller and maybe include some new writing as well I think this could have been cheaper and easily still one of the best releases of the year. I guess I also just don’t get much out of the photographs. It’s nice that they’re in good stock and glossy but I’m not gonna frame them or anything and beyond looking at them once upon opening idk what I’d ever do with them. I know I’m being nit picky, I still think this set is awesome but $200 is a lot and I feel like for that money I’d rather it went into something like the kind of books that second sight do for their bigger releases.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I see your point, I collect press kits so that was a win for me. Just very glad it wasn’t stickers or something goofy. I do think if anything deserved different versions it was this release. No doubt a second sight style release would have been good enough for me. If I didn’t have the room for it I would probably put the movie on the shelf and all the other stuff put in a closet. If this was the same size for many other movies I would have passed all together.

[@DonStrand-d3x]

I pre-ordered it but then we had a postal strike. The price was crazy to begin with PLUS shipping PLUS import fees. THEN IMPRINT wanted another $50 to send it by courier. I'm looking at a total of almost $500. I asked IMPRINT to cancel the order and so far I haven't heard back.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Ouch that's a bummer, hope it all works out.

[@menkros1]

Need 4k $24.99 version.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I agree there should be a no frills edition around that price point.

[@Dark7Tidez]

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen this movie. I’ve heard a lot about this movie and you have definitely peaked my interest. If I could ever pick up a standard version I probably will. I can understand why you are excited since it holds a lot of nostalgia but $200 is too rich for something I just seemed to miss from my childhood.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I get it and it’s a childhood favorite I have a ton of nostalgia for this one. You can get the Blu-ray for 10 bucks on Amazon, honestly a really good Blu-ray. Amazon has it for a rental. If you love it there is the German version on 4k for a fair price to import. The US version is shorter for pacing and has a different sound track.

[@TorontoJon]

I enjoyed 'The NeverEnding Story' which I bought on Blu-ray as part of a Blu-ray movie lot on eBay many years ago and I loved the soundtrack too since I saw the movie in the 80s and I have it on CD. That's certainly a luxurious set and the attention to detail is very impressive. :)

[@80sMadeConsumer]

It's cool that you got it as part of a lot, you never know what treasures you might find on eBay! The only thing is I wish there were some standard 4k releases something with no frills under 30. I still would have gotten this version, but more options for more people is better.

[@TorontoJon]

@@80sMadeConsumer, I agree. This deluxe boxed set is cool indeed, but it only makes sense to offer a more standard 4K release for an average consumer or collector at a more affordable price because not everyone needs all of the extra frills as wonderful as they are. :)

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@TorontoJon I don’t buy every big premium edition, even if money wasn’t a factor it’s not special if they are all the same. I passed on the Congo set, doesn’t even make my top 100 favorites. I think that’s where some times collectors and social media hits hard like you’re missing out if you don’t get the big one, very happy to look for a used Blu-ray.

[@Tau_Zyrillion]

It was hard to see in your video but was that really 3 of 1500 on the label of your box? It sure looked like a single digit at least - that's pretty cool to get such a low number!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

You got a sharp eye! You are right it was one of the first ones off the press, it was a pretty cool feeling. 5 out of 1500 I hadn't even noticed until later.

[@Tau_Zyrillion]

@@80sMadeConsumer One of the other channels that also did an unboxing pointed it out so I've been keeping an eye out for it. 😀 It's too bad they didn't put the number somewhere on or inside the packaging itself so it's a little more obvious, and people like me who bought it in a store (no shipping box - I asked and they said it was probably thrown out) could see what number they got.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@Tau_Zyrillion yeah I was actually expecting something like that printed on the back of the card, like Indicator Films does.

[@Decarleaux_Collections]

Honestly I think it is fairly priced for the shelf presentation and all the extra accessories. Especially if you’re planning to display a bunch of it. Labyrinth “Deluxe Limited Edition Collector's Set” is priced higher and I’m not certain it will be worth the price tag. But, all of this is for us insane movie folk. Someone thinks it’s worth it!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I couldn’t agree more. I never did get the labyrinth or Dark Crystal sets, and Labyrinth easily makes my top 5 favorite fantasy films. I thought what they were offering was cheap filler crap and way over priced. They only added the glass ball and the crystal shard after everyone made videos. I made mine on Friday showing off what you were getting and on Monday that stuff was added. It felt like they were trying to gauge the community reaction. Love the movies but shout out no effort way over priced, even if you like all that extra stuff. Just my opinion. Obviously I’m a huge Imprint fan boy and if they had done the same thing that shout did, I would have passed on this too. I think the knocked it out of the park.

[@yournamehere6002]

Is that a Seems Like Old Times laserdisc????

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@yournamehere6002 No it’s a CED (capacitance electronic disc) it’s a defunct format that got crushed by VHS & Laser disc. I would get some laser discs just never find any.

[@yournamehere6002]

@@80sMadeConsumer Yeah, I knew it was the precursor to the laserdisc, but I couldn't remember the name of the format. I have a bunch of laserdiscs that still play perfectly. Love 'SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES" though!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@ such an underrated film, and it never got a Blu-ray. The original art is top notch, the dvd is just Chevy and Goldie standing there.

[@yournamehere6002]

@@80sMadeConsumer I'm hopeful that it will get one from Kino Lorber, since they're doing a 4K of FOUL PLAY and did the two FLETCH movies.

[@yournamehere6002]

@@80sMadeConsumer the original art is by Robert Tenenbaum, a great poster artist who also did A CHRISTMAS STORY and many many other greats.

[@johnbruce4003]

How in the hell did you get this before me?! Mine is still sitting in LA!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Beats me! I checked yesterday and it said it was still in California. Showed up this morning. I figured by Friday the earliest.

[@johnbruce4003]

@ I knew it! Now that’s got me checking the mailbox at midnight and there’s nothing!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@johnbruce4003 I would have too, but you’ll have to sign for it. So unless you’re not home you’ll know when it arrives.

[@johnbruce4003]

@ It’s just a shame because I have the stand and easel ready to go whenever it gets here

[@videoproboston2450]

Same for me. Slow boat from Australia.

[@ragnar-tl4fl]

This release is nothing but 💪 for 200 hundreds you should have got a real fucking book

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I'm happy with what I got. I wouldn't call it a flex.

[@davek3373]

For me, it's hard to justify the cost. Too bad they didn't offer another version with just discs in the case, for sure I'd buy that option and I'm sure a lot of others would buy it too. With the freight it converts to about $270 Canadian, again just too much.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I get it, I just passed on the Congo VSU not a favorite movie, haven’t even seen it in at least 20 years. A regular version I would have pulled the trigger, so now I’m looking for a thrift store Blu-ray. I do hope someone else releases a standard versions when this sells out, we’ve seen it happen with many films.

[@iloveblue7920]

I own the dvd of this, and the Sequel yet to see the sequel yet, basically whats all the fuss about

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I love the 1st one grew up watching it so there’s all the nostalgia for me and I continue to watch it every year. The sequel I’ve only seen a few times never really liked it.

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

200 😮😮😮

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I don’t do that often but nostalgia got me.

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

@80sMadeConsumer 🙂

[@georgemutch8186]

Is it worth it 100%? Yes that’s if you totally love the movie. PS, you will never believe this. Mine is arriving very soon and also it’s my first imprint title.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Awesome hope you enjoy! And yes 100 percent worth it. I absolutely love Imprint I’m glad more people are finding them. Although I didn’t get to order anything for their Black Friday sale this year, too many people were ordering it was a nightmare.

[@SpaceCattttt]

The discs are worth the money. The box set? Not so much. They should've used better materials and included a Falkor toy. Instead, all we got were yet more useless art cards...

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I get it it wasn’t for everyone, I collect that other stuff too. If it was loaded with stickers or trading cards or all the extras that came with the Labyrinth set I wouldn’t have even bothered. For me it was top notch, however a premium edition only was unfortunate.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@80sMadeConsumer It wasn't bad stuff. It's just that, unless you really like art cards and the like, you'll probably only look at it once and then never again. I suppose you could frame the poster? That's something. And reading through the press kit is interesting and not something I expected to see at all. But still, the only thing I love about this release are the discs themselves. It's cool to have the book as a display piece, but in the end, it's all about the discs. And they don't disappoint!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@ fair and I figure most people will keep everything in the box and display it, or never look at them again.

[@crazymad6247]

We need a less high quality image of your face on these videos. Two pixels will be fine

[@crazymad6247]

Also the never ending story is overrated. The princess bride >

[@johnbruce4003]

@@crazymad6247I’ll take Neverending Story over Princess Bride.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

😂

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I like them both and would jump on a big premium version of that too!

[@unhingedent]

If you're a collecror I'm sure 200 is a solid price but just for movie watchers I'd say...no. You're a knob, says Hocky

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I can’t argue with that, and Hocky can go pound salt😂 beards are better than bowlers anyway!

[@unhingedent]

@80sMadeConsumer 😅😅

[@iloveblue7920]

Makes you wonder how imprint came up with 200 Dollars, and they should of done a cheaper version, seriously the high price put a lot off.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I can’t disagree. A less expensive set would have been welcomed, still would’ve gotten this version. Not sure about the price, but to get the rights ranges in price from 10s of thousands to hundreds of thousands depending on the film. And the cost to restore it ranges about the same. They did the restoration so if they own they equipment possibly less.

[@AndreasJohansson-xw7we]

You collectors are so gullible.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Gullible would mean I was easily persuaded or tricked. I knew what I was buying, I see value in this particular edition. There are versions of other movies at similar price points I completely passed on. I’m sure in your life you’ve splurged on something whether it be a big purchase or a small one, I’d also bet I see no value in those purchases.

[@aaronwatt7838]

Okay what makes you so perfect?

[@GATURKS]

Thank you for this deep dive ❤... tiktoker G.A.TURKS 💪🏾

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Glad you enjoyed.