Transform Your Collection: The Power of Purposeful Collecting

[@anthonyvadala3602]

I started with VHS and I've gone through to 4k. I've come to similar conclusions that you've come to. I'm no longer a movie buyer but a collector. Now if i can just get my wife to accept it.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

😂 I too have that dilemma and have definitely gotten the mail before her plenty of times. Thanks for watching I always appreciate comments!

[@papmasterOST]

@@80sMadeConsumer lol om goodness your bad lol

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@papmasterOST 😂

[@brianchapman1980]

I’ve done the same thing 🤣

[@gleamingtv3946]

I recently just bought Leon The Professional 4k for $15. Your thumbnail scared me for a moment, I thought the transfer was bad. glad it’s a good transfer.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Sorry that wasn't my intention its a great transfer the Korean version is just and overall better presentation with packaging and menus. The Dolby Vision adds a slight uptick with the colors thats it, but not all 4ks are created equal the Japanese version I just got is great has Dolby Vision too but the colors seem more flat. All are great I'm just going on a journey to collect every version of this movie.

[@gleamingtv3946]

@@80sMadeConsumer there’s a studio canal 4k hard box edition released in UK I believe. I think it’s best edition of all, comes with a bunch of art cards and such. Very pricey though.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@gleamingtv3946 Thanks for the heads up, if you’re talking about the big red box one I almost pulled the trigger on it. I feared the Manta Lab One Click box was going to be harder to get or more expensive if waited. Two months movie budget gone and the most I ever spent on one movie so hoping the Studio canal is still available later.

[@dewshbag16]

Wow, thanks for the recommendation really fantastic. I’ll definitely be looking into purchasing this specific 4K Blu-ray copy of Leon the professional.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Like I said I'm trying to collect every version and since filming that one I have added a few more and it still is my favorite version. You'll be glad you did.

[@brianchapman1980]

The Professional is one of my favorite movies of all time. Beautiful release

[@80sMadeConsumer]

It is and I’m trying to collect every release and so far the Nova Media version is still my favorite.

[@snoopy1201]

Leon is one of my favourite movies, I purchased the Manta labs version and really love the packaging and steelbook.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

It’s so good in my top 5 for sure! I just got the manta labs one click haven’t opened it yet because the eBay price crushed my soul! I plan on doing a video soon

[@snoopy1201]

The one click versions can go for stupid money, I went for the full slip one and managed to get one for £70, expensive, but when it's one of your favourite movies, it's worth it.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@snoopy1201 agreed just wish I found out about the one click when it was new 😂 not sure if it’s ever coming out but there was an announcement for Manta Labs to get The Fifth Element (also in my top 5 )

[@snoopy1201]

I saw something a few months ago regarding it but it's gone quite. I like the fifth Element and have the UK studiocanal version, don't think I would buy it again unless the picture quality was Improved.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@snoopy1201 it’s another one I’m trying to get every version of and so far the Studio canal is really good but I think the ESC Edition out France is a bit better most wouldn’t even notice unless you had multiple versions.

[@deagleknievel]

Just a reminder, not all 4k discs are region free. Yes, it supposed to be part of the "standard", but some titles will still have it; for instance i recently decided to pick up the 4k versions of the first 3 predator movies. I can find a decent amount new and a good price, but they are region 2/B, not just the BR's that are included. if its the region 1\A, the 3-set goes for 150$+. and is from Japan. IF you can even find one. So just a reminder, if your looking for a hard to find or OOP title and find a too good to be true deal, verify its the correct region. if its cheaper than others, its more than likely region locked 4k disc.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I thought there was a small handful of region locked 4ks most being from the US. So when I bought the region free player I made sure to get a 4k region free now it’s modified but works flawlessly. And I have a standard 4k player so I try and report my findings on any imports. But you make a good point and something most people might not be aware of. Thanks for your comment.

[@tattooedbikerunexplained]

Always inspiring to see your love of physical media, great stuff, and that "Leon" is beautiful. Much love brother

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Much appreciated as always brother! I would rather watch a movie than do anything else talking about them is the next best thing.

[@AVAPopCulture]

great video man!!! thanks for the shout out! I defintely look for the very best "definitive" versions of movies but, because I am afflicted with this collecting addiction and nostalgia, I can never let my old versions go, and I have some of Brian's issue where I will also get multiple versions (only if they are top quality though) of my favorites... For instance, The Goonies... I have the dvd, the blu ray, the 4k, and a Cineamuseum "prestiege" 4k release of the Goonies - BUT I am looking for their 2 other release variants and the 2 steelbooks I dont have...it is a problem hahaha...but I'll only do that for a handful of - maybe my top 20 or 25 favorite films all-time....the hunt is fun too!!!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I have my eye on that cinemuseum set and addiction can’t begin to explain movie collecting it’s more of a life style not only do we collect but watch different experiences different emotions it’s a whole thing! Goonies is a one of the greatest adventure movies hands down in my top ten maybe even top 5. No worries brother I see no reason not to promote good content 👍

[@unhingedent]

Great video! A full comparison and review. I learned!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Knowing is half the battle

[@willsweeps]

New subscriber here! Love the videos! I went to the sight and bought the movie as well. Have you bought anything else from Nova Media? What Oled TV do you have? I would love to have one one day! I have a regular LG 4K TV and I am sure I am missing out on picture quality.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Awesome welcome always good to have new friends. Thanks I try and get at least one video out a week. Glad to hear you jumped on the nova release I am currently trying to collect every Leon release around the world and still so far it’s my favorite version. I did just order American Beauty from Nova a week ago still in transit takes a while for anything coming from Korea. I have a Sony a80k got it last year and it’s amazing I used to have the Samsung curved lcd 4k one of the really early models I hated it glad when it went up in smoke. For a year after that I used my old 1080p plasma tv smaller but had a way better picture than the Samsung. This OLED is absolutely amazing took some time to fine tune but love the picture quality. I don’t think you’re necessarily missing out if you have nothing to compare it to it’ll be ok it took me 3 years to finally get mine and the only reason I mention it in my videos is because some movie reviewers mention stuff that I don’t see and so I’m positive their settings are off. The OLED gives you nice blacks my old lcd looked gray and colors were washed out.

[@willsweeps]

Very cool. Thank you!

[@thelastmoviestanding]

GREAT VIDEO man! appreciate the shout out. This set looks even better in this video than the photos you sent me 🤯🤯love the editing too, showing everything. truly a great video! You're also a huge influence on me being more appreciative of nicer & unique packaging

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Thank you brother I knew photos couldn’t do it justice. Super stoked to have this in the collection. Wait until you see what’s coming next😁 appreciate the feedback the editing took days but in the end worth it. I hope more get inspired too collecting is a hobby, and I think I even forget that sometimes.

[@thelastmoviestanding]

@@80sMadeConsumer editing always takes much longer than planned.Y Cruel Intentions video took FOREVER to edit & my 1 video took a long time & I didn’t have any video clips or pics. Just pulling the screenshots of comments took way longer than expected 🥵

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@thelastmoviestanding I bet👍

[@Tidbitkid]

I think your going to find that the word definitive when it comes to colour grading of HDR releases that you will find most feel directors and editors alike that come back to assist in these films are modernizing the colour pallet and that often DVD/laserdisc era and early 1080p transfers are in some cases a better representation of the theatrical colour timing. Thus some people are keeping formats and folding them into one release especial as some steelbooks or special packaging is on one format you own that didn't include a 4K disc or a Blu-ray but want to keep the best packaged edition and Frankenstein it with a bonus disc in a paper sleeve.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I’ve thought of doing that with a few releases that didn’t have all the special features older DVDs had but most of the time I really only care about my favorites and just keep multiple formats anyway at first it was the art then the special features then it became something else to collect. I don’t have any Laser Disc yet but I have CED, Betamax, VHS, UMD, DVD, Blu-ray, & now 4k. But this search for the definitive edition has the package appeal but also better quality picture and sound

[@hvitekristesdod]

I love Korean cinema, don’t have too many Korean imports but I do have a Korean dvd of Possession which looks fantastic and was by far the easiest way to get the film region-free

[@80sMadeConsumer]

It’s a very under looked and under appreciated genre of foreign films. If you are interested in expanding your collection with out any region restrictions I highly recommend getting a region free player ( if you haven’t looked into it yet I have a video coming out next week) most 4ks are region free but harder to find Blu-rays that aren’t region locked.

[@YesterdaysMoose]

I've owned my movie collection on VHS, DVD, and now Blu-Ray. Having compared some Blu-Ray and 4K, I've decided not to replace all my films with 4K unless it's the only option. There's not enough of a noticeable improvement to make it worthwhile.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

On a lot of newer movies especially ones shot digitally there isn't a huge difference but the real leap is from older movies shot on film that also didn't get a restoration when it was put on Blu-ray. I still watch VHS on an old CRT tv not everything needs an upgrade but my focus is on my favorites things that get watched regularly.

[@musicman8270]

This is true. Especially dramas and Rom-coms, etc. Oddly I've found that B&W films do quite well on 4k. But quite often the difference between 4k and Blu is slight. Sometimes, especially with TV shows, its DVD or nothing. Or expensive. My copy of Silverstreak was 40$, bluray

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@musicman8270 yes B&W films look very nice on 4k and while the black bars never bother me with most other films anything that’s in 4:3 aspect ratio I prefer to watch on the old tube tv. If I don’t own the movie sure I’ll get the 4k but don’t feel the need to upgrade films from the 1920s at those higher prices not saying never just no rush. Tv shows are the same most I enjoy are in 4:3 anyway so I’ve ripped them to my computer and use a Plex server for them. But Friends is getting a 4k widescreen release I’ll be getting it day one!

[@TimSeraphiel]

Since the 4K format came out I've been very picky about which films I buy on 4K. I get almost all my discs imported now. The quality of 4Ks are wildly variable so yeah... you have to be careful.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I have found the same thing it does seem that the imports have better packaging but also better overall discs. I had a 4k player that the laser was off by a hair, would read DVDs Blu-ray’s no problem. 3 out of every 10 4k discs wouldn’t work but would work in other players so it wasn’t a bad disc per se, the margins are tight when manufacturing and off a tiny bit no read error. Haven’t had that experience with any imports and they seem to load faster too.

[@stuartgeorge2324]

Fantastic video mate 👍🏻💿💿💿💿🎥👈🏻

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Thanks man it took almost a week to make. Put a ton of effort into it.

[@stuartgeorge2324]

@@80sMadeConsumer lovely back lighting 👍🏻

[@NicholasNathaniel7]

Spot on, wonderful and true advice. I wasted money in the beginning lying to myself that I’m not a collector and just want my core favorites and then classics that I’ve never seen and then and then. But at some point space, display, and waiting for or picking up best version come into play. Purpose and a plan is key. Doing what makes you happy is the most important. The other issue is that I love art. So when I think the 4K Best Buy Steelbook for Scarface is my favorite they will drop a new one with amazing art work like the one that’s coming out. And I have to say okay, same disc but different art work, do I sell and upgrade or let it be 😅 And they Let is 🔥 wow

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Exactly can’t tell you how many times people tell me to sail the seas or get the bootleg or you shouldn’t spend your money that way! It’s crazy to me especially when people say they are car guys or sports guys those hobbies have astronomical prices. I mean just look at season tickets, or the amount of people that get excited when a celebrity pays millions for a card or comic etc… at the end of the day do what makes you happy collecting isn’t for everyone but if it is life is good! It really is the art and that premium package. I just ordered another Leon set from Japan just because the package design is awesome the disc has a different restoration and although extremely good. The Nova Media version is my go to, but I won’t part with the Japanese version either!

[@NicholasNathaniel7]

@@80sMadeConsumer we all have something. Cars, guns, golf, whiskey, gaming, Legos, painting, boating. Some have a mix of hobbies. But everyone is spending their money somewhere. It’s all about what’s worth it to you and what makes you happy, I agree! No need to judge another humans beings fulfillment.

[@NicholasNathaniel7]

I find that I’m a consumer of art in general. Physical media, art prints, music, high end collectibles, so on and so forth. It’s all beauty and art. To me that’s what life is about and what I like to consume.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@NicholasNathaniel7 That was my only regret over the years having too many hobbies and interests, the only one that has been a constant has been movies. Whiskey and tobacco pipe smoking got me for a while. Things I enjoy but dumped way too much into it for something I only do in the summer. Other hobbies have come and gone and money wasted, but I would never have an opinion if others enjoyed them.

[@NicholasNathaniel7]

@@80sMadeConsumer that’s interesting, I never thought about too many hobbies or money wasted on interests that fade 🤔 I guess if it was worth it at the time then it was worth it, but hindsight is 20/20. You’re right though, focus is important. Even a rich man couldn’t afford them all 😆 and finding out what will last personally and not be a fad or trend rant fades. What I love about movies and shows is that everyone has their favorite or something they love. Books are important but I can find someone who refuses to read. Same with all the other hobbies I listed. But I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t have a favorite movie or show and even if they don’t realize it, would love for have a hard copy in hand within their possession.

[@robjohnson9235]

I found upgrading my media player to a Zidoo and upscaling blurays and DVD's rips to HDR are so good I don't need to chase the 4K versions.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Sounds cool but time consuming. I’ve enjoyed ripping my tv shows and having access to them on the plex server, but something about going to the shelfs finding a movie popping that disc in adds to the whole experience.

[@DanielLundh]

Yeah.... I shed slipcases and other extraneous packaging. I just want the movie, best quality available. Sure, I leave my box sets alone but other than that all movies go into folders to keep collection size down. Remember: hunderds is a collection, thousands is a storage problem.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I understand, Im not a slip cover guy I used to throw them away but now I keep them in a box. But with the more expensive sets and the premium packaging I do enjoy the slip boxes. I may change my tune when we move but right now I have a dedicated movie room with enough storage right now.

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Always baffles why they release a totally region free 4K and then add in all the extras on the bluray region locked, I guess it differentiates them from another region release. Does make collecting those boutique 4K a n annoyance though. Even more baffling is that you read region A on the box and then you find out it is actually region free blu-ray (as long as you assume the comments are correct). So far only go for 4K and bluray (region B) though, and touchwood, have yet to come across a region locked 4K. Bought many Korean DVD boxsets that were much (much) better quality than any UK versions

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I agree very frustrating! I started importing movie a few years ago and gotten a few UK sets that said region B and just worked but then I got the UK Arrow version of The Burbs, Big Trouble in Little China. All region locked so I bit the bullet and invested in a region free player works like a charm! With the news that a very small handful of 4ks are region locked I tried to future proof a little and splurged on a 4k region free never been happier no worries about importing anymore.

[@camwchristian]

So what are some good boutiques other than Nova?

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I’ve been diving into FNAC, Kimchidvd, TC Blu-ray. Big fan of the Imprint line from Viavision out of Australia. Indicator line from Powerhouse films out of the UK. I have a video next week all about boutique Blu-ray’s where to get them and examples of each. Happy hunting.

[@dagrimmreepa]

But does it have dolby vision? The US doesnt. I had to buy the DC from Studiocanal for a DV version.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

It does have Dolby vision and is a nice upgrade over the US version but not all 4ks are created equal, I just got a sweet Japanese release of Leon with Dolby vision and I think the colors aren’t as vibrant.

[@SteviesCornerYouTubeChannel]

Just saw your video, didn't know that Nova site. I'm from Montreal, Canada. They have lots of great packaging. The issue I have browsing their collection, looking at various titles specs, they don't mention which master they use or if they create their own like other boutiques. There is no info about region for 4Ks neither. They don't mention anything about shipping cost depending on the country you wish to import. I really like some of the movies but their site is lacking to much info to be trusty, for me.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Excellent points you bring up so far what I can tell looking at the ones on eBay are all regions and and I’ve found a couple of people that have ordered from them directly no complaints other than takes a while to ship but that’s with most imports. Once I started importing movies I had a few that were region locked so I did get a region free 4k/Blu-ray player so that worry is gone for me but I’m aware not everyone is so I do make sure to point out my findings when I import. To be extra safe I’d probably pay with pay pal or something that is more secure than giving your cc info. Doubt anything is restored locally I expect they use other masters the version I have looks and sounds exactly like the Columbia Pictures release but with richer colors. Currently I am trying to get every Leon release there is, and I just picked up the Japanese version while excellent I prefer the Nova Media version. Hope that helps

[@SteviesCornerYouTubeChannel]

@@80sMadeConsumer Hey 😁 I finally order the movie. Will cost me 79$ Canadian. Its very expensive but I love the movie so much, I want the same awesome edition as you. Question for you, I've receive the tracking number but no matter the delivery service (Post Canada, UPS, Purolator, etc.), I can't find which one is it?! It's shipped by "K-Pack", any idea??? THX 🙂

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@SteviesCornerKZbinChannel Glad you pulled the trigger! Since we last spoke I have added a few more Leon sets, and the Nova Media is still my favorite. K-pack is the Korean shipping, I ordered the Nova Media American beauty from an ebay seller in Korea (wdpung2 is their ebay store) and it was shipped with K pack it took 3 weeks to get here and when it cleared customs the regular post office sent it. A quick google search and seems like anyone who orders anything from Korea used that service and always took about 3 weeks.

[@SteviesCornerYouTubeChannel]

@@80sMadeConsumer After my searches, I found the "Korea Post" official website and also the "International Mail Postage K-Packet" official website but any of them can find the tracking number specific to "K-Pack". Found other site that can track package in Korea but none give me a result. Indeed, I expect at least 1 month before reception.

[@Neo_Shadow_X]

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[@80sMadeConsumer]

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[@Smoothjazzsundays]

Just copped 10 DVDs on eBay, gonna start my own little collection. I’m tired of renting movies on KZbin or Amazon for 4$ and only being able to watch it once. Gotta bring it back to the good ole dvd days

[@80sMadeConsumer]

I grew up with video rental stores and that experience was better than digital renting something about physically holding a movie in your had taking the time to find a hidden gem, and then being able to watch it a few times before having to return it was worth every penny. Digitally renting I never understood did it once and it felt empty. Good for you starting a collection, now is the best time to get into it. You can find cheap movies at thrift stores, if you’re in America Big Lots has cheap movies too. I still collect VHS, DVDs Blu-ray’s and 4ks. One thing I suggest is really start with your favorites and expand from there, joining a movie community will keep you informed of things available. Plenty here on KZbin and Reddit forums. So as to not waste money find out early what kind of collector you are can’t tell how many movies I’ve bought twice because of getting the dvd then the 4k came out or I had a standard version and then there was a premium boxset that had lots of special features. Have fun collecting!

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

@@80sMadeConsumer oh yeah, I agree big time! Blockbuster needs to make a comeback, but I don’t see it happening lol. I enjoy the conscience about digital renting, but that’s really the only upside. A lot of the movies I want to watch aren’t on any streaming platform or available on Amazon, so I gotta find them on dvd! Grabbed a few of my favorites like the machinist, bringing out the dead, clay pigeons, return to paradise, swingers, city of god, and a couple others. I gotta check a few goodwills around me for some more!

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@Smoothjazzsundays great start, I haven’t seen bringing out the dead it’s been on my radar for a while.

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

@@80sMadeConsumer gotta give it a shot! I gave it an instant 10/10 and haven’t shut up about it for months 😂 one of, if not, THE most underrated movie I’ve ever seen.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

@@Smoothjazzsundays awesome

[@donjaun540]

Very cool video. I love that movie you chose. Leon. I may buy the version you showed. 😎

[@80sMadeConsumer]

You should I own many versions and so far this is the best.

[@papmasterOST]

i dont order and buy edited/cut out over priced movies tho..i collect movies you gotta dig up and find.

[@80sMadeConsumer]

Hard to find hidden gems are worth their weight in gold.