Every big game comes out with a collector's edition, a special edition, or something of that variety. Usually I see these as easy money from naive fanboys, but occasionally a game comes out and offers a bonus that is well worth the extra cash. This time it's Gears of War 2, and in this occasion, I am the naive fanboy, err, I mean fangirl. Bonus soundtrack, extra behind the scenes features, and the usual special features that collector's editions commonly come bundled with are not enough to get me to hand over the extra cash...but to a hardcore Gears fan like myself coupled with my obsession of collecting video game toys and figures, the life-size Lancer replica bundled with the Gears of War 2 Collector's Edition is well worth the $139 price tag.
The only way for you to get your hands on one of these Gears 2 Collector's Edition is by pre-ordering it through Amazon.com...or waiting till launch day and finding them for double the price on Ebay. The Lancer replica will come with a removable ammo clip, and will even make the chainsaw sound when you pull the trigger. This badass is made by NECA, the same guys who make the Gears of War action figures, so you know it's gonna be good quality.
Still not good enough for ya? Well for only $10 more dollars (heck, why not?) you can upgrade the version of the game you will get in your GOW 2 Collector's Edition from regular GOW 2 to the Limited Edition. This is any Gears fans dream come true, I know I got giddy as soon as I heard the news!