Yes, let's teach those guys a lesson : boycott any BD edition of The Lord of the Rings until they release a REAL BD version, that is extented edition !Us fans shouldn't be treated like milk cows, we won't buy the set twice !

I didn't understand why there were so many 1 star ratings, but it didn't take long to figure it out..Yup, this is just wrong.. put out the extended AND theatrical in one set.. not two separate releases.. We aren't stupid..

Same opinion here. The work is done and everyone demands the product so why not give us what we want!? It's very apparent you're just trying to make more money when you could be doing that instead of releasing the original edition only. Many are protesting and when the sales flop, you will know why.

They should be releasing the extended version not the theatrical version don't buy this or you will just end up buying the movie twice once on this version and once when the extended version comes out.

Typical corporate price gouging. It probably costs them $0.73 to produce each set. Give the people what they want and they will come. Treat them like dirt and they will get FED UP. I've reduced my disposable spending 90% and am better off for it. I will not be buying any LOTR editions until I can get them for $5 in the extended versions in mint condition and used which will probably be about 6 months after the extended editions come out. Well-done Warner - now you get nothing from me.

The Blu-Ray release of the Extended editions will mark my FOURTH time buying this. First, the theatrical releases individually. Second, the boxed set of the theatrical releases (this was for a charity event, so partially my fault). Third, the Extended Edition boxed set. I refuse to be induced into buying both the Theatrical and Extended editions on Blu-ray. Sadly, in 20 years I will likely buy the Extended editions in the next format. I will never again pay for the theatrical releases, however.