If Lucas just released the original versions restored in '04, no one would be complaining. It would have been different if Lucas had just said back with the '04 release that they wanted to get the OT on dvd sooner rather than later and there was a lot of material they didn't have time/space for. He could have just said there would be a more elaborate box set with the original films restored in '07. It might have cost him sales in the long run since some people would have passed on the dvd set but he would have gained a lot more respect eventually. I think this delay is good because I think LFL will be more likely to release a quality set rather than all the existing dvd's and put them in one box. I wonder if there has been some argument at LFL about what to include with some people pushing for the OOT restored and Lucas resisting. I also wonder if the '06 set will still be limited. LFL will definitely want something star wars on the shelf and an individual release might be seen as drawing more sales than a box set that can be easily found used, separately on amazon.

How many complaints do you hear about the walkie talkies in E. T.? Very few because the dvd in 2002 also contained the original theatrical release. The Criterion dvd of Brazil even has the infamous love conquers all version and everybody knows how much Terry Gilliam hated that version. Blade Runner will be released with all versions later this year.