Unlike traditional plastic cases, a SteelBook® case is manufactured from metal and designed to enhance the presentation, collectability, and perceived value of a release.
Collectors value SteelBook® editions for their premium presentation, exclusive artwork, distinctive finishes, and ability to transform a release into a lasting collectible.
Every SteelBook® edition combines premium materials, distinctive artwork, and carefully selected finishing effects that create a unique collectible experience for fans and enthusiasts.
The SteelBook® format is the original and most recognized premium collectible edition format, trusted by leading studios, publishers, retailers, and collectors worldwide.
No. A SteelBook® edition brings together storytelling, artwork, design, collecting, and entertainment into a single collectible experience.
Authentic SteelBook® editions are produced under the official SteelBook® brand and reflect the quality, craftsmanship, heritage, and manufacturing expertise associated with the original SteelBook® format.
Envases A/S owns and manages key intellectual property rights associated with the SteelBook® format, including trademarks, patents, design rights, and proprietary manufacturing technologies.
Scanavo A/S is the exclusive worldwide sales and marketing partner for the SteelBook® brand and continues to drive its growth, innovation, and global presence.
Yes. SteelBook® is a registered trademark and protected brand supported by international trademarks, design rights, patents, and proprietary manufacturing expertise.
These protections help preserve the authenticity and integrity of every SteelBook® edition, ensuring collectors can recognize and trust the original format.
Scanavo provides creative guidance throughout the design process, including templates, artwork reviews, finish recommendations, white-layer advice, proofing, and production support.
The Creative Lab is Scanavo’s dedicated creative team of art directors, designers, artists, and entertainment enthusiasts who help transform ideas into distinctive collectible releases.
The Creative Lab can support everything from artwork development and 3D renders to packaging concepts, SKU configurations, and complete collector-focused release solutions.
The SteelBook® format was launched globally in 2005 as a premium innovative alternative to traditional plastic packaging, redefining how collectors experience physical entertainment releases.
The SteelBook® concept and brand were developed through a long-standing partnership between Scanavo A/S and Envases A/S, combining Scandinavian design, engineering expertise, and advanced metal manufacturing capabilities.
The SteelBook® Fan Universe is a global community of collectors, creators, reviewers, photographers, and enthusiasts who celebrate and share their passion for SteelBook® editions. E.g Hi-Def Ninja - Pop Culture - Movie Collectible Community
The collector community has helped shape the SteelBook® brand through its passion, creativity, and dedication. For more than two decades, fans have played a vital role in the continued success of SteelBook® editions.
The SteelBook® format helps elevate releases through premium presentation, collector appeal, creative freedom, and a proven track record spanning more than two decades.
Absolutely. As entertainment becomes increasingly digital, SteelBook® editions continue to provide fans with a tangible and meaningful way to celebrate the stories, characters, and worlds they love.
Yes. Every SteelBook® edition is designed specifically for the title it represents and may include exclusive artwork, embossing, specialty finishes, and carefully crafted details that make each release unique.
SteelBook® editions are most commonly created for films, video games, and entertainment releases, but the SteelBook® format can also be adapted for special editions, digital editions, promotional releases, music products, and as a collectible item for the fans.
For many collectors, the artwork is a piece of art and just as important as the content itself. Exclusive designs help transform a SteelBook® edition into a collectible that can be appreciated long after the release is enjoyed.
SteelBook® editions can incorporate high-gloss, matte, satin, spot gloss, textured silkscreen, and glow-in-the-dark effects to create distinctive visual and tactile experiences.
Varnish is more than protection. It is a creative tool that adds depth, texture, contrast, and sensory richness to a SteelBook® edition.
Yes. The SteelBook® format supports embossing, debossing, specialty varnishes, surface textures, and other premium enhancements that elevate the final presentation.
The white layer influences how colours appear on metal surfaces and help to ensure artwork achieves the intended visual impact when applied to a SteelBook® case.
No. SteelBook® is a registered trademark that refers specifically to the original SteelBook® format. The SteelBook® brand is protected by intellectual property rights and may only be used for authentic SteelBook® editions.
An authentic SteelBook® edition is produced under the official SteelBook® brand and reflects the design standards, quality requirements, manufacturing expertise, and heritage associated with the original SteelBook® format.
Intellectual property protections help preserve the authenticity, quality, and integrity of the SteelBook® brand, ensuring that collectors, studios, retailers, and publishers can trust the originality of every SteelBook® edition.
The SteelBook® format is supported by a combination of trademarks, design rights, patents, and proprietary manufacturing technologies that help safeguard the originality of the SteelBook® brand.
Authenticity helps ensure that every SteelBook® edition meets the standards of quality, craftsmanship, and collectability that fans and collectors have come to expect from the original SteelBook® format.
Scanavo A/S and Envases A/S work together to protect, develop, and strengthen the SteelBook® brand while preserving the heritage and integrity of the original SteelBook® format.
No. Only officially authorized SteelBook® editions may be produced and marketed under the SteelBook® brand.
