Blu-rays in 2026: A Nostalgic Parent’s Mission

[Neo01]

Hi everyone!

I’m currently swimming against the tide: While the rest of the world is streaming, I’m busy burning classic cartoons onto Blu-ray for my son. I want to intentionally keep him away from the 'streaming madness' for as long as possible.
You keep reading that physical media is dead – but it’s great to see that there are still a few nostalgics like me out there! I’m curious: Are there any other parents here who consciously choose 'offline' media, or have I become a complete outlier with this project?

[bazzah]

The thing is, nothing will beat looking at a shelf of custom art work

[ripley]

Same here, physical media is the best way to entertain with the hole thing (choose on a shelf is so good)
Just before the coming of the dvd format, i had a rent VHS store.
Best years of my life.
So choose on a shelf, i know what it is
to keep old tradition alive.

[chouette]

I'm with you guys. I still get hard copies from time to time when the price is right (mostly BR). We also have a ton of libraries all over Canada that have a huge collection of DVD and BR to borrow from at no cost. Although... I have to admit, I do like my Netflix and Prime, lol

[ctaulbee]

QUOTE (chouette @ Feb 16 2026, 12:52 PM) Although... I have to admit, I do like my Netflix and Prime, lol

Look Baz she used two bad words!

Who knew owls had such foul little mouths!

[RRJR84]

i currently own 3624 physical copies of movies, im still buying and upgrading weekly, i sell off or donate my old DVDs that i can upgrade to Blu-ray or 4k. my biggest pride is vast cartoon collection on physical media most which are out print or priced through the roof now.

[bazzah]

Lately, Chewie has had a case of verbal diarrhoea!

[chouette]

QUOTE (RRJR84 @ Feb 16 2026, 07:50 PM) i currently own 3624 physical copies of movies, im still buying and upgrading weekly, i sell off or donate my old DVDs that i can upgrade to Blu-ray or 4k. my biggest pride is vast cartoon collection on physical media most which are out print or priced through the roof now.

Wow, that's a huge collection Roy! I hope you have insurance for those, lol

QUOTE (ctaulbee @ Feb 16 2026, 06:58 PM) Look Baz she used two bad words!

Who knew owls had such foul little mouths!

QUOTE (Bazzah @ Feb 16 2026, 07:51 PM) Lately, Chewie has had a case of verbal diarrhoea!

[VincentLupo]