IDW Limited Edition Hard covers

[griffin]

Just when you thought the Hardcover editions were collectable enough already (and expensive)... IDW is about to release Limited Edition Hard Covers.

Starting with TMNT, but later covering their other major comic publications, IDW will have 3 "tier" editions - Red (rare), Black (super rare), and Blue (OMG does it even exist).

As an example of what to expect for Transformers, these are the three versions for TMNT:

-Red Label Edition is limited to 175 copies, features a custom cover, is housed in a limited edition slipcase and paired with an artist’s portfolio containing a unique, spot-color sketch of one of the Ninja Turtles done by series artist Dan Duncan.

-Black Label Edition is limited to 25 copies featuring the IDW Limited custom cover and is housed in a hand-built traycase, along with an artist’s portfolio containing a multi-color illustration of two classic TMNT characters by series artist Dan Duncan.

-Blue Label Edition, the rarest tier being offered, is limited to only 10 copies! For this special version, series artist Dan Duncan will be creating full-color illustrations of the entire Turtle team in action. Each book is packaged with the IDW Limited cover inside a hand-built tray case.

[i_amtrunks]

Very clever strategy here.

Does anyone have the sales numbers for the TMNT and TF IDW comics? I'd like to see if the numbers are comparable so we can get an idea if the numbers in the three tiers would be similar.

Not that I'd be able to afford them anyway!

[griffin]

Details have been released of the Transformers Tier comics (no prices yet - based on previous ones, expect about $150, $300, $500 for the three tiers).

Red Label
• Limited to 275 copies, hand-numbered and signed
• Limited-edition, custom-designed slipcase
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Exclusive IDW Limited custom cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page with silver metallic ink
• Brand-new silver metallic ink endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and portfolio


Black Label
• Limited to 10 copies (for each artist participating. 10/10/10)
• Hand-drawn illustration of a single Transformers character housed in a hardcover portfolio case by Casey Coller/Alex Milne/Matere
• Characters drawn include: Shockwave, Megatron, Optimus, Hot Rod or Ratchet
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Black Foil stamp & satin book ribbon


Blue Label
• Limited to 10 copies
• Hand-drawn illustration of multiple Transformers by EJ Su
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Blue Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

[5FDP]

Red Label $125
Black Label $300
Blue Label $400

Link to youtube video showing off the Black Label edition.

Yeah... no thanks!

[Sharky]

Originally Posted by 5FDP

Red Label $125
Black Label $300
Blue Label $400

Link to youtube video showing off the Black Label edition.

Yeah... no thanks!

Apart from the "Sketch" and the Autographs there is nothng special about these really, i really prefered what they did with the premier edition, the large format with the autograph plate on the inside cover. they also did that autograph plate with the art of Transformers book.

much prefered that over these editions.. (and the prices were reasonable too)

[Gouki]

What is even in the books?

[Sharky]

Originally Posted by Gouki

What is even in the books?

i am assuming it is this

Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume 1

Summary
It's IDW's TRANSFORMERS, remixed. For the first time ever, the entire IDW TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE is presented in hardcover, in chronological order! Start at the very beginning and experience each story as its events transpire in the main storyline. Featuring series cover design by E.J. Su, this run is sure to redefine your experience with the Robots in Disguise. Volume 1 contains: MEGATRON ORIGIN #1–4, SPOTLIGHT: BLURR, SPOTLIGHT: CLIFFJUMPER, SPOTLIGHT: SHOCKWAVE, SPOTLIGHT: NIGHTBEAT, SPOTLIGHT: HOTROD, INFILTRATION #0–6..

[Megatron]

Blue Label is already sold out?

http://idwlimited.com/books.html

Better be quick...

[i_amtrunks]

Pfft, some pretty horrible stories in the first series. Megatron origins, the McCarthy Contradicti-spotlights. The other half of the collection (Furman penned) is much better.

But shouldn't it all be rejigged now to include Autocracy (if it actually happened) inbetween Origins and the spotlights?

[griffin]

Images from the youtube video.