Infinite: Be Mine Single (Type B - Pop Art Version) Review

Infinite released their second Japanese single Be Mine in April 2012. There is 1 normal version and 3 limited versions: Type A (Solid Version) which I reviewed here, Type B (Pop Art Version) which I'm reviewing now, and Type C (Innocent Version) which I reviewed here. Finally, I have completed the limited version set with the addition of the Pop Art Version!

I ordered this Pop Art Version on Amazon from Japanese seller EXP-JAPAN (Shipment from USA), based in Kentucky, and fulfilled by Amazon for about $27 USD on December 28th, 2017. You can find the link here. I always feel uncertain ordering from Amazon because they lack details in which version they're actually selling. Luckily the album image is correct and it was the Pop Art Version that I received. The expected delivery is from January 4th, 2018 to January 8th, 2018. My package shipped on the 3rd from Indiana and arrived on the 6th in a padded paper envelope and the album was in a clear sealed bag inside. While the packaging could have been more secure, the album exterior does look like it arrived in perfect condition.

The dimensions of the packaging are roughly 7.5" by 5.5" by 0.5", similar to majority of Infinite's album sizes. The exterior case is a clear, thin, flexible plastic with an opening on the top. I believe the sticker emphasizes Infinite's 99.9% synchronization as well as the contents of this version.

The backside of the exterior packaging displays the standard L postcard. The backside also has a sticker showing all 8 regular postcards and the 7 random postcards that are available with this version.

Here is how the side of the album looks like where the contents come out of its casing. I like how intricate even the details of this album are, with the wording on the side of the CD casing embossed.

The contents of the album open from the top and include the CD casing, followed by the booklet, then the 9 postcards (of which are facing the back side).

Here are the 8 standard postcards that come with every Pop Art Version. The order the cards came in is the regular L postcard, followed by the regular postcards of each member from oldest to youngest, then the group postcard, followed by the random member postcard. The postcards all have a matte finish on the front. The regular member cards are all closeups.

Here is the random member postcard. I got Sungjong! All random photocards are a half-hour shot of the members.

The backside of all 9 postcards are matte silver and prone to fingerprints.

Here is the photobooklet, which contains 10 pages.

The back of the booklet contains the album credits.

All 4 versions contain the into track "Over The Top" and the Japanese versions of "Be Mine" and "Julia". Inside the booklet contains the Japanese lyrics for "Be Mine" and "Julia". This is such a cute and manly picture of Infinite <3

There is also one page per member that includes their name in Japanese, printed autograph, position within the group, birth date, and blood type.

This is the CD casing. The text and the members are embossed and the entire exterior of this casing is glossy.

The back of the CD casing is just as cool. The Infinite logo, paint splatter, and tracklist are all embossed and glossy as well.

Inside the CD casing contains 2 sheets of paper. 1 sheet is a ticket to a promotional event for April 21st, 2012.

Here is the backside of the event ticket.

The other sheet shows Infinite's Japanese releases up to April 2012.

The backside of this sheet shows the 4 versions of this single, along with all the standard and random photocards from each of the 3 limited versions.

Here is how the inside of the CD casing looks (without the 2 sheets). The famous Infinite logo has a cool pixelated design that covers the entire inside and is on the CD-R as well.

Overall, I'm so happy to have finally collected the 3 limited versions of Infinite's Be Mine single. The Innocent Version was one of my very first Infinite albums and is so meaningful to me. For me to finally have all 3 and go full circle is even more meaningful.