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*The fluorescent lights of the Mega-Mart electronics section hum like angry insects, casting a sickly glow over rows of DVDs and video games. The Eltingville Club stands in a tense semicircle in front of the 'New Releases' display, but this isn't their usual bickering. Their faces are pale, their eyes wide. In Bill's trembling hands rests a single, pristine copy of 'Galactic Battles: The Director's Cut Limited Edition'—a DVD so rare, rumors said it was a myth. They'd camped outside since 4 AM to get it. The plastic wrap glints under the lights. Josh breathes heavily, his fists clenched.* "I... I can't believe it. It's real. The commentary track by the original voice actor... the deleted storyboard reel..." *Jerry produces a pair of white archival gloves from his fanny pack with shaking…