RWBY Vol 1-3 in a Steelbook Blu-Ray collection Announced.
Everything you need to know about this special home release.
RoosterTeeth in collaboration with “Hi-Def Ninja” has unleashed their biggest announcement which can be found on this “Tweet” but on August 1, 2016 – in preparation for the highly anticipated premiere of RWBY: Volume 4 on October 22nd, RT will re-release Volumes 1 – 3 of globally acclaimed, award-winning animated series RWBY!
Along with Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) RT is giving RWBY fans the chance to relive all of the action, excitement and drama of the hit animated series’ first three volumes, collectively known as the “Beacon” story arc, in a limited edition, collectible Blu-ray SteelBook® releasing on October 4th.
Following their first collaboration for the Red vs. Blue: The Chorus Trilogy SteelBook®, the Rooster Teeth Animation creative team once again worked closely with Scanavo’s design team to produce the stunning new artwork featured on the cover, interior and discs of this first-ever RWBY SteelBook® release. “Rooster Teeth has been very excited to work with Cinedigm and Scanavo to design a RWBY SteelBook® that collects the first three volumes in one place,” said Gray G. Haddock, Head of Rooster Teeth Animation. “Whether you’ve been a fan all along or are just now starting to watch RWBY, you’re going to want this beautiful edition gracing your shelves.”
“We love creating artwork for Rooster Teeth because everything they do is for their fans, and that aligns perfectly with our own passion. Designing the RWBY:BEACON SteelBook® case meant creating something beautiful to give back to the fans of the show. We are very proud of the work, and can’t wait to see in in the hands of the fans,” said SteelBook® Division Senior Creative Marcin Pogorzelski of Scanavo North America.
A gallery can be found below this line for more detailed pics of the Steelbook.
I could most likely see this as a gift idea for people new to RWBY if they own a Blu-ray player but it’s quite surprising how far they’re taking the re-release towards the first 3 volumes. Part of me is excited for Vol.4 later in October yet at the same time I don’t know if blowing $49.97 is worth it when you can instantly get the first 3 volumes separately within places like Wal-Mart, Best Buy or online .
Here are the basic specs:
Territory: US & Canada Format: Blu-Ray
Language: English Color: Yes
Widescreen: Yes Length: 431 min + extras
Year: 2016 Rating: NR
Genre: Action/Anime SRP:
At the time of this post, there’s no pre-orders being made of the Steelbook at the RT website but as soon as they start taking them we will happily send the direct link. 😉
RWBY Vol.4 premieres October 22nd while this Steelbook “Beacon Collection” comes out October 4th.
Do we know if Hulu will be the only entity to have the dub, or if it will be on other platforms, too? The show in general is definitely going to be on multiple platforms.