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112 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For anyone looking to collect every Columbo episode in one go this is great. Probably a bit annoying to those who have been buying the seasons one by one as this boxset is likely to be far cheaper in the long run.
The outer "cigar box" looks great although the tight lid may burst at the corners as mine did. However, upon opening it is a little disappointing that the exact same design has been used for every single DVD case, and on every DVD disc. Given the length of time Peter Falk played Columbo it would have been nice to have a large range of covers from different publicity shots or scenes. Possibly even the use of special guests to differentiate between seasons would have been nice.
Like Columbo himself, this is a very pragmatic display. Simple but as long as the DVDs play little else matters. The information booklet is quite interesting with some amusing anecdotes about production, Columbo and Peter Falk printed in the margins.
The DVD menus are very simple. Although I'm only up to season 3 at present, I notice they have gotten a little more adventurous per season, not always adopting the same look. The visual quality and sound are very good given the age of some of these episodes. Not sure if there has been any form of remastering or clean-up prior to going on DVD, but they look very clean for 70s recordings.
Overall a great set for any Columbo fan, or Peter Falk admirer. He certainly made a great character for us to enjoy. Even if 90% of the episodes follow the same methods, he never fails to provide amusement and an entertaining style of investigation.
Highly recommended!
RIP Peter. x
The outer "cigar box" looks great although the tight lid may burst at the corners as mine did. However, upon opening it is a little disappointing that the exact same design has been used for every single DVD case, and on every DVD disc. Given the length of time Peter Falk played Columbo it would have been nice to have a large range of covers from different publicity shots or scenes. Possibly even the use of special guests to differentiate between seasons would have been nice.
Like Columbo himself, this is a very pragmatic display. Simple but as long as the DVDs play little else matters. The information booklet is quite interesting with some amusing anecdotes about production, Columbo and Peter Falk printed in the margins.
The DVD menus are very simple. Although I'm only up to season 3 at present, I notice they have gotten a little more adventurous per season, not always adopting the same look. The visual quality and sound are very good given the age of some of these episodes. Not sure if there has been any form of remastering or clean-up prior to going on DVD, but they look very clean for 70s recordings.
Overall a great set for any Columbo fan, or Peter Falk admirer. He certainly made a great character for us to enjoy. Even if 90% of the episodes follow the same methods, he never fails to provide amusement and an entertaining style of investigation.
Highly recommended!
RIP Peter. x
140 of 146 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's taken Universal quite a while to release the Complete Columbo collection in one DVD box set. This set has all 69 episodes including the two pilots "Ransom for a Dead Man" and "Prescription Murder". It also has 2 Random Bonus Episodes of Mrs Columbo. I find that a little odd as there were 13 Episodes produced.
In this set there are 35 DVDs in 18 Slim DVD cases. All the covers have the same artwork with basic episode details for each DVD. Most DVDs have 2 episodes on each. The way they have been numbered is not great and there is no overall index sheet. Instead there is an eight page booklet with some information on the seasons.
The DVDs are contained in packaging designed to look like a Cigar box. The problem with it is that you have to take out the entire contents unless you want one from the top. There is a ribbon to help with this.
The box is quite flimsy too. It would have been much better if the DVDs had been packaged vertically spine outwards. (The new 24 - Complete Season 1-7 (Plus 24 - Redemption) [DVD] [2009]is a good example of how this can be done.)
The DVDS have very basic menus which are not consistent and mainly consist of just episode selection with the option to turn on subtitles.
The audio and video quality is excellent even on the early episodes but you can obviously see a marked improvement on the newest ones.
Overall good to have the complete collection but falls short on presentation and special features.
In this set there are 35 DVDs in 18 Slim DVD cases. All the covers have the same artwork with basic episode details for each DVD. Most DVDs have 2 episodes on each. The way they have been numbered is not great and there is no overall index sheet. Instead there is an eight page booklet with some information on the seasons.
The DVDs are contained in packaging designed to look like a Cigar box. The problem with it is that you have to take out the entire contents unless you want one from the top. There is a ribbon to help with this.
The box is quite flimsy too. It would have been much better if the DVDs had been packaged vertically spine outwards. (The new 24 - Complete Season 1-7 (Plus 24 - Redemption) [DVD] [2009]is a good example of how this can be done.)
The DVDS have very basic menus which are not consistent and mainly consist of just episode selection with the option to turn on subtitles.
The audio and video quality is excellent even on the early episodes but you can obviously see a marked improvement on the newest ones.
Overall good to have the complete collection but falls short on presentation and special features.
74 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a Columbo fan, when I received this I was in seventh heaven, it includes all the Columbo episodes (1971-2003), and a booklet with history of Peter Falk, detailed descriptions of each season, quick facts, the creation of Columbo, character profiles etc.
This even includes the two series pilots (however they aren't really considered as pilots), and 2 bonus episodes with Mrs Columbo (was a TV spin off, really terrible, just treat it as a joke).
All the covers of the DVDs each have the same picture of Columbo on them, but for this price I cannot complain, the box they come in isn't actually solid wood but sturdy all the same - I think it is meant to look like a cigar box.
A must have, a good deal, a classic.
Columbo never gets old.
This even includes the two series pilots (however they aren't really considered as pilots), and 2 bonus episodes with Mrs Columbo (was a TV spin off, really terrible, just treat it as a joke).
All the covers of the DVDs each have the same picture of Columbo on them, but for this price I cannot complain, the box they come in isn't actually solid wood but sturdy all the same - I think it is meant to look like a cigar box.
A must have, a good deal, a classic.
Columbo never gets old.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic package
The box set is fantastic and contains every episode of Columbo including both pilot episodes. I was worried at first because disc one did not have the pilots but they are located... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Simon Foulkes
Brilliant!
I am so pleased with this box set. I have wanted it for ages and as soon as it dropped to a good price I purchased it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CL
Amazing
This was a birthday treat to myself and I love it!hours of Columbo enjoyment and in a beautiful box perfect.would recommend to anyone
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Columbo
Columbo
Bought this for my partner and he loved it. Would the on his recommendation I would recommend this. Only disappointing thin is that the box looks wooden buy it just thick card.
Published 3 months ago by Fleurish
Columbo complete box set
I bought this for a birthday present to a huge lover of Columbo. He was delighted with the set. Beautifully presented and great to see all the early series.
Published 3 months ago by A. Gagans
Excellent, but...
I usually wait for complete boxsets, I'd say this was the best one I've bought. Even though I watched most episodes on tele, I watched them all, more so the ones that I'd... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Agent75
G J R
This gets five stars and its still in its wrapper. Have seen pretty much all of these episodes, and bought this for my girlfriend for Christmas who was also a fan, turned out she... Read more
Published 4 months ago by G J R
What can be said it's Columbo
One of the best shows ever on tv. Peter Faulk is brilliant as the scraggy detective with a beaten up car. He always gets his man/woman and it's always entertaining. Read more
Published 4 months ago by RocknRob
Very well price
A beautiful box set that was half the price of the same product that was on sale in Dublin Ireland, Dec 2011. I had no problems with the seller and all went smoothly.
Published 4 months ago by B Hassett
Great item fiancee was over the moon
Great item came well packaged my fiancee was over the moon yes all the dvd had the same cover but who cares well worth the money great buy
Published 4 months ago by Phill
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