I know its laser, the z just sounds and looks cooler.

I've always been a huge fan of odd technology. I've collected vinyl records for a long ass time and I've always been interested in laser discs. Whenever I see a movie I like on laser disc, its been super super cheap! And I thought, I have to keep ahead of everyone. I mean.. everyone has vhs tapes and players. I asked my self how many people do I know own or have owned a laser disc player or even a single laser disc. My best friends father had one (a player) for about three weeks then it mysteriously disappeared. I never watched anything on it nor did I ever even see one of the discs. I've seen pictures of a laser disc and had a general idea of their size. I mean, I have about three hundred records, it must be just like those right?

This is all trivial up till a few weeks ago. While discussing with a few coworkers about the new changes being made to the Star Wars blu ray, I wondered how on earth does one get a good copy of Star Wars without all the recent edits? Well, I already have three copies of the vhs editions.. so while on the eBay, I came across a lot (as in a group or bundle) of laser discs including the black cover editions (see picture!) which is my favorite cover and a copy of the drawn cover a new hope. Also, there was a copy of Star Trek 6. My guess is the seller was just bundling everything that was similar together. So I bid on it and of course, I won all these for about 15 bucks shipped.

A few days ago, I get a large padded envelope that weighed about 12 pounds. I had an idea that this was my discs but I never would have guessed at the heft of it. After ripping open the box, I pull out the heavy movies. I knew at that moment that I had found my next hobby (if you'll call it a hobby.) as I open up my very sleeve and pull out the disc, I laugh out loud for about 5 minutes non stop.

THEY'RE FLIPPING HUGE!

Anyway, thats all! They're awesome and now I need to buy a player so I dont have these huge kick ass discs going to waste. If you want a good laugh and have a few bucks, laser discs are pretty hilarious.

note: for some reason pictures wont upload.. when they do I'll edit them in!