{"id":93221,"date":"2014-10-22T09:55:06","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T14:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/?p=93221"},"modified":"2014-10-22T09:55:06","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T14:55:06","slug":"the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-special-extended-edition-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theonering.net\/torwp\/2014\/10\/22\/93221-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-special-extended-edition-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Special Extended Edition buyer’s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DoSEE3D-236x300\"<\/a> If you’re in the market for a physical (BluRay or DVD) copy of The Desolation of Smaug Special Extended Edition, we think you may appreciate this handy buyer’s guide that Ringer TheHutt has laboriously assembled. It covers a number of markets (not just the USA and Canada): United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany.<\/p>\n

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Special Extended Edition buyer’s guide <\/h3>\n

By Ringer TheHutt<\/b><\/p>\n

Like last year, there are a great many versions of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition out there. In the USA, there are exclusive releases (for certain chains only), whereas in Europe there are some interesting designs not released elsewhere. <\/p>\n

As for importing: you can buy Warner Bros. BluRays all over the world, as they are region-free and include original English audio and subtitles. This, however, is not valid for the DVD: USA is still Region 1 NTSC, and Europe is still Region 2 PAL. [Ed: if you have one of those nifty region-free players you’re home free! Best check your manual or whatever before purchasing, though.<\/i>]<\/p>\n

Also, you might mind that some European countries make usage of rather intrusive age rating logos (UK & Germany for instance). Also, most European countries translate the film titles and other inscriptions for release in their countries. <\/p>\n

The prices are not listed, as they are liable to change. When ordering on non-US Amazon from within USA, the price will be reduced by the amount of the VAT valid for that country. However, shipping costs must be considered as well. <\/p>\n

\nThe basics
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There will be basically three common non-exclusive editions of TH:DOS SEE, with the following options: <\/p>\n

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Some countries will also feature additional types of editions: collector’s gift sets with statues, extra discs, different packaging. In USA, the DVD release is exclusive. <\/p>\n

This information is listed below, with the description of why this special release is exclusive marked in bold. Also, where there is an exclusive version with a different design than the standard USA one, a picture is included. <\/p>\n

\nRegion: USA and Canada. Released November 4.
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\nHigh-definition versions
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There will be two following official versions of BluRay non-exclusive to any chain. <\/p>\n