Physically my set is exactly the same as yours. My alignment may even be worse than yours and the booklet does not fit in the box, but my booklet does have the correct pages unlike yours. As for the first movie being on blu-ray and not 4k is because they HAD to use the old blu-ray because the rights for the first movie are with MGM and the rest of the films are with Universal so they had to use the old disc because of the insistence of MGM to get all of the films in a single set, because shout factory released them separately they were able to get the first film on 4k and do a new disc. I can confirm that the transfers are exactly the same as the Shout ones, they are actually slightly better encoded on the Arrow set. The Arrow set also comes with both the theatrical and Unrated for Seed of Chucky on 4k, which the individual Shout release doesn't have. The transfers are really good for the first 4 films (not including Child's Play), once you get to Curse and Cult they look no different to the blu ray and HDR is doing almost nothing, but as they were straight to blu-ray 2k master upscaled I am not surprised or disappointed in those, but the ones shot on film 2-Seed look really really good, it is just SUCH a shame about the packaging. I probably should've returned mine and demanded a replacement for it because of the misalignment but oh well. But yh the actual discs are great, just their housing is garbage.

I’ve never understood why distributors insist on new art work. It’s the 4k remaster we’re after to make it new and justify the purchase. More often there is a nostalgia to the art work, particularly for the older movies. At the very least offer a reversible cover.

that packaging and booklet error is shocking for a big expensive arrow release

Excellent video Keith. This is such a strange set, and a really poor effort from Arrow Video. It’s a shame as I think quite a few of the films are really solid. Definitely should’ve done a lot better with this one. Really enjoyed this video mate.👍

What I love about your channel, good or bad, you always have a smile 😊 great video.

There were so many red flags with this release just on the day 1 announcement. I’m so glad I didn’t waste my money. Horrible art work alone could’ve ruined this, but once I saw the first film was only on Blu-ray I completely gave up interest. I’m happy with my Scream Factory discs, just got the 2019 movie a couple weeks ago so now I have the whole franchise.

I almost bought this during Arrow’s Easter sale. I’m glad I held off now. I wonder how many people did buy it and are now incredibly disappointed. Thank you as always, Keith. Keep up the fantastic work!

Wow Keith !!! Well done for sharing mate !! I am waiting for my Copy and I WAS excited !! But my god that’s bad !! A iconic set and that certainly is bad …thanks for sharing and well done on 10000 mate . Great achievement mate 👏

The decline of Arrow since the "The Hut" takeover is quite sad. Arrow began my collecting of physical media. The constant inflating of prices so they can discount discounts is dishonest.

Feels like a dodgy pirate version lol. I have the normal Bluray boxset I'm pretty happy with that. Love your videos Keith please keep them coming.

Thank you for this video, I almost brought this box set. You have saved me some money there thank you

Now I'm in the U.S. so I understand why it would be harder to get the Scream Factory 4Ks, but that's definitely the way to go. You get original artwork slipcovers and the scans are amazing.

Wow, Im seeing a few firsts on this box set, from the bad alignment to the book not even fitting inside correctly. I'm glad I picked up the Chucky Collection on bluray a few years ago!! It didn't disappoint!

Thanks for the heads up, Keith. I was literally about to order this set when I saw your video. So glad I held off 😅 especially since I would’ve paid over 130 euros to import it to Sweden. I guess I’ll try and get all the scream factory releases instead (already have part 1 and 2). Thanks again!

Woah! That the first film isn't on 4k was a big dissapointment for me and a main reason for me not getting this box-set, but there so much more to it now. Thanks for this review. Gave you a subscription as thanks!

Thanks for the heads up Keith.

Sticking with the scream factory 4ks! Love the channel cheers!

The transfers are very good there the scream factory scans so dont worry. I have the first 3 scream factory slip versions and they look identical

Thanks for sharing your issues with this release, you just saved me some money and I’ll stick with my blu ray set. 👍

Wow definitely a stunner for Arrow Video who usually releases some amazing box sets. Also the booklet should have been a hardcover like they did for Hellraiser.

That's crazy Kieth! I ordered the blu ray version as it was on sale, looking at the artwork I was aware of the lacklustre effort Arrow put into the set and was willing to forgive that for the sale price. I'd seen reviews of the alignment issue and people had said the poster reprints are cropped? But never heard about the booklet issue or anything else for that matter. My box set arrived on Saturday, alignment is fine but I havent opened it yet due to being Ill all weekend.

I was so excited for this set. Obviously: The first movie is not on 4K due to the company not having the rights to the movie. I thought at first you were joking about the box itself. But then I saw it in a store I shop with often and yeah: The pic on it is uneven as well. That is just lazy. The transfers themselves might look impressive. But when it don't look good on a shelf, it's not worth getting. Hopefully Chucky will get a new treatment in the future and get a proper and well done boxset!!!!

Your collection is impressive. Kudos

Hey Keith, I agree that’s totally unacceptable. I almost can’t believe what I’m seeing as arrow is usually top notch. I saw the box set when it was announced and I was a little unimpressed and now that I see the full thing oh my god that artwork is just bad like you said, super lazy. you said you were going to hang onto that box set and order another one .yes that’s what I would do. Maybe you can make one good box set possibly using the top from one on the other to get the best alignment and return the other. I don’t think they’ll be any problem with the transfers as I know the shout factories are very good and I think the arrows are just as good and if not better let us know what happens. Sorry you had to go through this. talk to you later.👍

Hey Keith another grate review. This is shocking epically from arrow who usually put out really nice releases. The art work (or lack of) is one thing but the book not fitting in the box sorry but I have no words.

Both Delighted and Disappointed about this! I'm delighted because I have just saved 100 quid, but I'm disappointed because I would've happily spent the money if it seemed worth it to do so! Thanks a million for the informative video, Keith! As a buyer, I am now aware.

This is one box set where the back of the box is the best bit.

Wow Keith! Highly shocking considering Arrow is the # 2 best boutique label behind Indicator! I was thinking of even getting this. Thank you such much for the heads up. Guess I'll just be happy with the recent Shout Factory 4Ks which are excellent.

I got a set was missing a couple of disc and my book is just like what you have

Very surprised with this Keith. Arrow are normally very good. When you held it up to the camera I thought it was an Easter Egg! Really unbelievable lazy effort on Arrows part! I was thinking of going for that myself but definitely won't now. A quality series of films like that deserves an awful lot better. I've ordered plenty of stuff from Arrow over the years and so surprised at them. Well done on highlighting this. Top marks.

Great review

Oh mate! You've had a shocker there, Keith. I was really close to pulling the trigger on this set, but nah. I'll go the Scream Factory route if I still fancy it. Small comfort, Keith, but thank you for saving me £100!

Hi - sorry to your issues. I bought this box set but had not opened it. I am glad that my session fdoes not appear to have your problems. Even the box lines up. There are posters in the first three but not the rest - I am not bothered by only having three posters, If you got your copy from Arrow or official sources you should have been sent a counterfeit. Regarding the transfers - I understood that they used same as US versions. Good luck.

I got my copy a while ago but haven't even opened it up yet.... Had no idea there were issues like this! Off to open mine....

I’ve recently got the yellow blu ray version. Only issue for me is the booklet not quite fitting and it’s a struggle to get it out. No issues with alignment or the pages within the book. Hope your replacement arrives better than that one. You expect better when you’re paying that kind of money.

As soon as i saw this artwork i started to pick up the scream factory ones. So glad i did.

Hey Keith, really glad I opted for the Scream releases of the first two films...( Only two I wanted tbh ), the transfers are really excellent as is the artwork for me.. The laziness & quality of that set is just embarrassing. Reminds me a bit of the I.Jones white & orange set. Just love films like this.. well done 👏👏👏👏

Hi Keith, I managed to order The Abyss 4K. And regards to The Chucky Boxset, I was going to order the 4K set but I don’t think I’ll bother now. Thanks for the heads up.

The Hellraiser and Psycho 4K boxsets from last year were definetly better, but I am very much happy with The Chucky boxset. Except for the booklet that is like yours I have none of the same issues. I do however wish the movies came in real plastic cases and that the first movie was in 4K (I thankfully already owned the first one from Scream Factory). All in all a good boxset in my eyes. The artwork never bothered me and as far as I can remember the artwork on the complete blu-ray set isn't that much to write home about either.

Totally agree that even aside from the manufacturing defects, the packaging is hugely underwhelming for the price. Making numerous bulky boxes doesn't make it 'deluxe'. And while I find the Chucky illustrations quite charming, all those blank yellow surfaces would annoy me. I'll stick with the slimmer cased Blu-ray set, I reckon.

Lovely box set, mine was perfectly aligned, nothing wrong with any of the art either

My box set artwork is perfectly Alligned. Also all 99 pages of the book are in order and correct. However, yes the book is squished into the box, it was the first thing i noticed actually, thought it was a little rubbish but meh.... I'm personally really happy with it. The amount of extras/commentaries and documentaries all in one box, killer.

Yes, the Arrow exclusive blue box is the same.

I saw this set it looks so nice, and almost insta bought it but happy i didnt

Wow man, I seen a few people with these botched box sets. I must have been very lucky. My lid alignment is fine, booklet fits nicely and has no missing pages. Still have the crappy artwork though. Hope your replacement is fixed 👍 P.S regarding the 4K transfers, they are using the transfers that scream factory did, arrow did not do them. So no issues there.

Oh wow, I guess they put the intern in charge of this one... Incredible when you think about the releases they had last year, Enter the Video Store, Hellraiser, Psycho...

I feel your pain dude I have this set , my box lines up fine , the book is the same as yours unfortunately but bear in mind it will cost well over £200 to get all the scream factory releases separately and this is on sale now at £80 , I just picked up Screams 4K of the original and the remake and kept this set. They are the same transfers as the Scream titles .

I preodered the set from a U.S. seller, being an American in the U.S., and mine is also misaligned, and in the same direction, whereas I've seen others that are the opposite as well as some that are lined up correctly. Of course, my booklet is also too big for the box, but it has all the correct pages in the correct order. Furthermore, the box for mine doesn't have any damage as yours does. Unfortunately, though I mentioned the graphics being off soon after receiving the set, I was informed by the seller that they would have refunded the item price alone - not the shipping cost - if I would have sent the item back factory sealed. I did, however, receive a promo code from Arrow Films for the artwork problem.

I bought the first Child's Play from Scream Factory, well from Amazon as Scream Factory don't send to UK. But in time I'll also get the complete Scream Factory collection & also the yellow box set to go with my Arrow Exclusive blue boxset.

Soon as this was announced and I saw the artwork, I knew it was time to pull the trigger on the Scream Factory editions. A rare miss-step from Arrow with this release

They seem like stuffed into a washing machine 🤣🤣🤣🤣.... totally right. Besides a bit expensive imo.

I got the arrow exclusive 4k blue set. Mine is out of line but not as bad as yours. Arrow are norm top class cant believe they havent sorted it tbh

Great video that why I did not get this when it was said it was coming out and got a blu-ray set instead

if i remember reading it right the transfer of these films for the arrow release are the same transfer done by scream factory so really the discs are pretty much the same just with arrow branding on, my copy again has that booklet size issue but my alignment is pretty good for the box which I'm thankful of. The fact that arrow can put out a set like the psycho collection which is absolutely stunning in design, extras and packaging and then go for this with chucky really hurts. i know its not a huge deal but i really wish there was some sort of slip to go over the box instead of the j card, or at least print the contents on the back of the box because that blank yellow back is no excuse.

First off great video and keep up the good work. I received the Arrow website exclusive boxset and the alignment although is off a little it is nowhere near as bad as yours. The booklet is complete and does not have any repeating pages. It is a snug fit in the box. I’m with you on the artwork. Arrow should either give you a replacement or a refund. After so many excellent recent releases it is sad to see this dip in quality.

My only mistake Keith is that already had the first seven films that I purchased in 4K from scream factory and I should’ve just kept withthat but my gut feeling told me to buy this set but it’s an absolute disgrace. Absolutely agree with you mate. Hope you’re keeping well too.

Ok, I'm definitely avoiding this set, and instead, I'm buying the individual 4K releases from Scream Factory, including the remake, which I honestly enjoyed back in 2019. Thank you for the heads-up.

Hi Keith, That's a shame I'm really surprised at Arrow they usually have good boxsets with very good contents especially the posters infact the only problem I had with them was when they issued the same boxsets with blu ray and the 4k versions for awhile ( Robocop springing to mind for one ). Good of you to let everyone know and to be aware of this issue, another good vid mate. Hope you and Ellen are both well,all the best.

Thanks for the info Keith,i will get the import versions, disappointed by arrow for this

I think ill stick with my blu ray box set mate , hope u get it sorted cheers

I gotta go check my booklet now 😂 I agree the packaging is lazy but the price aint bad really and it is the scream factory transfers (SF altenate art is much better though). Thankfully i already imported the steelbook for the first movie before this set was released

Recently picked up the blu ray release of this set cause I don’t have a 4k player and other than the artwork and the awkward cases this set is decent and the price isn’t too bad ethier. Wish it had more interesting artwork though.

That's shocking! Especially from a boutique label like Arrow. Now I've just got the standard Chucky 7 movie collection that universal released. And tbh I'm more than happy with it.

Was on the fence about getting this but thank god for your video not touching this. Will get the scream factory ones at some point!

Wow, wow, wow! Shocking mate, speechless! The whole set looks like a very bad bootleg. Shocking😫

I got the blue colored version and can guarantee the arrow discs are better than the scream discs encoding after comparing. My packaging & booklet were also in perfect condition so it seems like the yellow version had less QC. It’s a shame the original is exclusive to 4K in the US but the arrow set is what has the most exclusive features only thing scream did was give the original film a bonus discs of extras and included the r rated cuts for cult & curse on blu-ray. Seed uncut in 4k is exclusive to the arrow set. Same thing happened with Carrie. The scream disc has a bonus disc of extras but the film is better encoded with exclusive features by arrow. I’d say that scream factory still did a worse job when they did the Friday films in a set and psycho & hellraiser from arrow this same year were fantastic so i personally not that mad. I was more upset when the did the grudge films and didn’t include the stereo audio for the theatrical films than these cosmetic issues but again I didn’t have these issues with the version I bought direct from arrow like y’all did. Personally would love a howling & elm street box set in 4K next

Thank you for making this video because I honestly was debating on buying this collection, but after seeing this, I absolutely can not believe that this was even released.

I'm definitely sticking with the bluray set mate. These things aren't cheap looks like arrow are starting to take collector's for granted

Got mine from hmv and while the art on the set isn’t great, I had no alignment issues or a problem with the book. I guess I got lucky. I do like this set, but it should’ve been so much better.

I brought the scream factory releases as why release a boxset if you don't have the 1st one on 4k

Now i´m happy that the box didn´t came out before the Shout ones.

Mine came alighned pefectly although book doesm't fit pefectly in box. Ask for a replacement.

Thanks, been umming and arrhhing about this one. Will give it a miss.

I already bought all the seven films on 4K from scream factory and I should’ve just kept with that because it was really good Keith I don’t know. Did you purchase them from scream factory? Keith

🤣🤣🤣I had fun, thanks Keith 🤣

Sad to see. Arrow are such a mixed bag label nowadays, they can pull off masterpiece releases like the Bruce Lee set and then come out with generic boutique label crap like this complete with numerous errors and QC issues. Their customer service has also gone to shit and packaging way downhill ever since they've been bought out by The Hut. For how expensive these are, particularly for someone like me who has to import them we deserve better.

I got this set but ordered it through Orbit DVD and it was PERFECT. None of those issues. That being said. I NEVER order from Arrow directly anymore because 4 out of 4 times they have scammed me and they have sent me destroyed boxsets and the worst of the worst. Do not buy from Arrow directly they are the absolute worst and my money will be spent at a good boutique label like Vinegar Syndrome. Sad because Arrow has very nice releases but they just cut corners and don’t care. They even made me jump through hoops and send 20 emails back and forth and pay for my shipping back to them. What a joke

Question what's the difference between the yellow and blue version they have on their site. I for the life of me can't figure it out

Major shots fired! 💥🙈😂 you've literally tore Arrow a new ar$e hole with this video!! 🤣🤣 and rightly so. The quality is terrible! Charles Lee Ray deserves much, much better!! 💯👍🏻😉💜

I keep seeing more and more comments highlighting different faults with this release. It's a total shambles. It's like the set was just thrown together and punted out! Have Arrow even addressed this..? Their reputation has taken a fair old whack, and it's no wonder. Where is the quality control?! I hope Arrow does individual releases for these films that are much improved. And I hope we get the original in 4K over here. This franchise deserves the best treatment. 💯💜

I hear you! I was off with this release when they said no 4K of the first. I imported Scream Factory versions a few years ago I got part 1, 2 & 3 as I still enjoy the 1080p versions I just sold off the UHD's with cases and keep the 1080p 4K scans and made most of my money back that way

Is it much better than the old blu ray set that's currently £26 . . . Have you ordered China O'Brien? watched the Eureka unboxing the other day 2 4k movies on 1 disc more laziness

I got quite lucky with mine, okay alignment and complete book but that book error in yours is too big of a mistake to ignore like personally misalignment isn't enough for me to return but an incomplete book is completely differen, hope you can get a replacement.

Love Arrow Video but what a huge shame about this set. Got the same problem with the misalignment. Wasnt expecting the booklett to have problem as well on yours, myst be rare. 😂

Christ! So glad I never picked it up, especially on the arrow sale as I would have been equally disappointed 👎 it’s not like arrow to be that lazy. Thanks again Keith for your usual review and advice!👌

Quiet shocking this as arrow are usually so good. Recently got the Bruce Lee set as well as the Conans and the warriors. All brilliant. In fact can't fault any of my arrow sets. This does look a bit shite tho.

Quality Control has definitely missed the mark on that release. Thankfully, I’m not the biggest Chucky fan. I’m content with the 4k releases I got from Shout Factory.

The alignment issue is known here in the states too. I was tempted to get this but went for the scream factory 4ks instead. It truly is a shame tho as it’s chucky. So many cool ideas could’ve hapoened

They are the scream factory transfers keith

My booklet is fine, but the box set cover is misaligned. Arrow Video did nothing new with this set, they essentially took Scream Factory hardwork and applied it here but with the sequels. I got it because it was 120 dollars which is the same price as it would've been to get the Scream Factory releases between Bride & Cult so I figured just get the box set. I already got Living with Chucky on a Region A Blu-ray so I don't mind the Region B disc for that. Child's Play is said to be Region B but it's Region Free. Don't worry about the Scream Factory release, it's the same set but costs more because you get Blu-ray discs too. Though I would suggest you get Child's Play 4K as that's 3 disc with 2 Blu-ray disc of extras not on the Arrow Video disc since the Arrow Video disc is just MGM's release

Hi Keith. My living with Chucky disc.. the words dont Sync with the lip movement and its all the way through

Gonna pass on this

I bought this before Xmas last year and I never opened it due to the misalignment of the lid. I was considering selling it. But after watching this video I decided to open it. Luckily the book was just fine.

I bought the Scream Factory release of Child's Play and got the Arrow box set for the other three I wanted, as still worked out cheaper. The packaging isn’t great, but the booklet just seems like a bad run.

It was previously unthinkable that I would willingly choose to go with a Shout Factory release over an Arrow Video one. I think this was a first for me. Hopefully the last.

Wooow... Where did you get that Three Finger bust that appears in the intro?

That’s shocking that have you contacted Arrow about those. I expect better from them, thanks for pointing this out.

Honestly now that is unbelievable, i cant believe they'd sell it in that state. Probably there biggest release of the year and they fudged it 😂

Good thing I already got the Scream Factory releases.

Exactly why I didn't order this. I watched a video from different KZfaqrs, and I read through some reddit comments. You can get your money back as others have done so. I held off when it was first announced as it states 4K, but obviously, as you're aware, not all are 4K like the Children of the Corn Trilogy. Also, the description analysis states what comes with it. So I knew it was going to be bad. When it was released and I watched that other video with the misalignment and issues with the booklet, etc, I was glad I didn't order it. It's such a shame, too, as I own the Blu Ray boxset and wanted to upgrade. But I can live with Blu Ray. Hopefully, in a few years, we will get another boxset from someone that includes the Remake and TV Series, etc. Like you, i'm not paying the ridiculous prices of the Shout Factory titles. I'm just happy that the prices have dropped for the Hardcase Halloween releases. Take care mate 👍