That's definitely understandable as to why this happened. I'm not trying to complain at all about the treatment 2012 got... ignoring the disc count, it looks like a nicely-designed steelbook.
However, I did want to post this so that in the future, FS might push for the multi-disc set to get the steelbook treatment whenever possible. That's assuming FS has any input in this area, of course. It may depend partially on the studio... Sony isn't exactly one that seems to think about their customers first; nor is WB, and they're the ones who gave us those awful Iron Packs. I have more faith in most of the other studios to take the higher road.
Speaking as a collector of movies in general, I can say that personally I don't mind a somewhat higher pricepoint if it means a better product. And I'd think that most collectors would feel the same way. It's always nice to get a bargain, but it's even nicer if the product you're getting is as complete as possible.
Tanooki wrote:
I personally wouldn't mind paying $31.99 or so for the 3-disc set but the average Joe would rather the cheaper amaray.
Those average Joes can always buy the regular amaray, which is sold pretty much everywhere. Most of the people who buy Steelbooks are collectors, and these people tend to be willing to pay a bit extra for a better package. So there'd be no harm in FS pushing for multi-disc releases, when possible.
