Vestron Video Collector’s Series

Here is a Bluray series that I love: Vestron Video Collector’s Series. When they first came out in 2016, the retail prices were very, very expensive. Normal prices were $40 (and that didn’t even include digital copies!), so I waited for sales or never bought them when they originally came out. That meant that when it went out of print, I probably won’t own it for my collection. So there are gaps in my collection, particularly the early releases.

Then, in 2018, Lionsgate Home Entertainment changed their strategy for Vestron. Instead of charging a high price for few collectors, they decide to sell the releases at a reduced price ($12.99). This meant that they were going to double or triple sales of their titles… instead of catering to the very limited collectors who were willing to pay a higher price. I think it was the right decision, as I’ve been happily buying every title on the Vestron label… even titles that I wouldn’t care for, such as Little Monsters. I would never consider paying $34 for that title… but at $12.99, I’ll take it!

All the releases (at least the first pressing), comes with a nice slipcase. New-ish artwork (if available), remastered video, and usually have special features and audio commentary. The newer Vestron releases also includes a digital copy, via Vudu or Google Video… which is such a nice added value.

I recently picked up the latest release, Dream a Little Dream (1989), a film starring the two Coreys. I’ve never heard of it, but apparently it did get a theatrical release, as well as a sequel! I just watched it for the first time this weekend, and it’s not a great film… but I’m glad to have it in my collection.

The next film, Extreme Prejudice (1987), will be available in May 2022. This film looks amazing, it’s yet another film that I’ve never heard of.

Hopefully, down the line, I am hoping Vestron finally release Paperhouse (1988). We had own this film on VHS, and I do not believe it has made the digital transition. Vestron distributed the film, so I’m patiently waiting for its Bluray debut.