And I looked and frowned and the monster was me…
I’m sure those of you looking forward to the release, finally, of TMWFTE on R2 BD are getting a bit revved ahead of Monday’s release. (03.07.2011 NEWS: TMWFTE REGION 2 BLU-RAY PUT BACK TO APRIL)
Released via Optimum, the company has come up with a cool dealer incentive promotional pack which lets the wearer look just like David Bowie’s alien character in the film…kind of.
A video wholesaler friend of mine has been in touch with details and has kindly supplied a scan of the sticker on the box the set comes in…
However, due to the individual pieces not being tailor-made to fit each recipient of the set, he has come to the conclusion that it must have been based on David Bowie’s original dimensions.
He can’t get on the skull wig, which apparently covers the ears too, and he has already split one of the false finger tips trying to get those on.
The ‘contact lenses’ are actually thin transparent stickers that go over the closed eye-lids. These were the most successful part of the kit for him, but he reckons they wouldn’t bear repeated use.
Though I have begged him for a photo wearing the items, he said he will wait till he can get a picture of his wife wearing them instead as she is fairly petite and more likely to get the stuff on.
I’ve yet to see a set on eBay and I’m guessing the kit must have been made in very small quantities. However, if you have a spare, please get in touch as I would pay good money for this…and mine would stay in the box!
Come back on Sunday for your chance to win one of five TMWFTE R2 Blu-ray discs courtesy of Optimum.