Sources close to director Peter Jackson have informed me that he's holding back the extended editions for an elaborate "ultimate" box set release closer to the debut of the new Hobbit films - that's why these are set to be theatrical only. Obviously, not everyone is going to want them as such, but they're designed to satisfy fans who want something in the meantime. So simply be aware that if you want to wait for the more elaborate release, you'll get one eventually. Just FYI.
In the meantime, the theatrical BD set will apparently be set with a $99.98 SRP, although Amazon's price is around $70. Take a look at the cover art for the theatrical BD trilogy below.

We'll be sure to keep you posted on any updates on this new BD boxed set.


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righthandofdoom
I would love to watch these in HI DEF. Awesone.
3 years agoby @righthandofdoomFlag
jono1018
cant f*cking wait
3 years agoby @jono1018Flag
RingWraither
Unfortunately for Blueray... next year we'll be gettin a new type of format which supposably is 5xs better than what Blueray delivers... you had a good run Blue!!
3 years agoby @ringwraitherFlag
CB Junior
Good. I havent bought these yet because I've been waiting for the Blu-ray collection.
3 years agoby @cbjuniorFlag
Josebond007
are they coming with also the extended editions :D????
3 years agoby @josebond007Flag
PypeBomb
Yep....I'd pay $1000.00 for this set. But i'm gonna shoplift the bitch from Best Buy.
3 years agoby @pypebombFlag
Timmy
Worth every cent!
3 years agoby @timmyFlag
Structure (ONSTRA)
WELL finally, its about time.
3 years agoby @gaj1992Flag
ikilledbill2wice
blu-ray is pointless until they lower the prices. this trilogy is going to cost what...100 bucks?
3 years agoby @ikilledbill2wiceFlag
Space101
Well it's about time!!! This is gonna put blu-ray back on the market!
3 years agoby @space101Flag