The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector’s Edition announced

[Ayiu]

Just announced by Todd Howard at Quakecon: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector?s Edition. The entire contents will come in a special game case and include the following items:


Alduin Statue, 12 inch

The Art of Skyrim Official Art Book

The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DVD

Bethesda says that quantities are extremely limited and may be pre-ordered through ?participating retailers? for about $150. The Edition will also be released in Europe & Australia for £130/ ?150 & AU$200

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[MortalMonday]

I'll have to sleep on it. I can't stand PVC as a material for these CE figures. The only thing that sort of interests me is the artbook. If it had some killer in-game content, then I'd probably say I'd get it for sure.

[The Russian Bear]

lol bethesda must be taking the piss??? £130 for that??? and i thought the TOR ce was a rip. Its only redeeming feature will be if its very limited, but i still bet these gonna be a couple of thousand for each platform atleast.

[foreverflash]

If anyone has word on a collectible guide to accompany this (now or in the near future) please post here about it. I always want a collectible guide to accompany these editions but info. on guides is often difficult to find and not well supported by the online retailers.

[Ayiu]

ebgames.com.au is already taking pre-orders on it and it seems that this Edition deserves the word "limited" It is limit 1 per customer. PC is already sold out.

http://www.ebgames.com.au/xbox360-155045-The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-Collectors-Edition-Xbox-360

Edit1: also available at Gamestop.com with no restrictions.
Edit2: I'm also on the lookout for a Collector's guide. I will provide any new info I found

[Venner]

Far to expensive for what you get so gonna have to give this one a miss which is a shame as held off pre-ordering the normal one till this was announced.

[Mike1888]

Not even close to enough content for $150. Pass :(

[The Russian Bear]

and whats with all this bumping up of prices for anyone outside the US? £130 for Uk but the US equiv is £90.

[Matrix6]

Preordered PS3 edition.

It is quite expensive for EU, and yeah, there's not a lot of contents at all. :S

[john385]

Preordered PS3 edition.

It is quite expensive for EU, and yeah, there's not a lot of contents at all. :S

...and yet you still preordered it? why?

[Ryaku]

I'll be waiting for EU Release, but no pre-order at this time :(

i hope not Australian exclusive

[Matrix6]

It won't be exclusive to Australia, I highly doubt that. But it probably will be very limited like Crysis 2 Nano Edition.

...and yet you still preordered it? why?
Because I 'collect'. That's why I'm here on this site to find very limited/exclusives and most impressive CE that exist.

Plus;
Alduin Statue - Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector’s only statue stands 30.5cm tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modelled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game’s many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons.

Now that sounds pretty hot!!:1:
If truly limited, then this will be over-valued and highly sought after when and after release!

[john385]

@Matrix6, from what I've seen over the web, people are in outrage over the price of this CE considering that The Witcher 2 and Arkham City, for example, feature better content at a far lower price and I tend to agree.

I get that you are a collector (and obviously in no worry for money), but if you think that this price is justified, I'm sorry to say, but in my opinion, you're not thinking straight.
I'm not the one to tell you what will you do with your money, BUT, you (and people like you) only encourage these greedy publishers to fish the money out of you and continue to produce these overpriced CE/LEs.
And this is the second "silly" CE this year next to The Old Republic and it's 130GBP price tag.

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

@Matrix6, from what I've seen over the web, people are in outrage over the price of this CE considering that The Witcher 2 and Arkham City, for example, feature better content at a far lower price and I tend to agree.

I get that you are a collector (and obviously in no worry for money), but if you think that this price is justified, I'm sorry to say, but in my opinion, you're not thinking straight.
I'm not the one to tell you what will you do with your money, BUT, you (and people like you) only encourage these greedy publishers to fish the money out of you and continue to produce these overpriced CE/LEs.
And this is the second "silly" CE this year next to The Old Republic and it's 130GBP price tag.

I have the same point of view in collecting. See, I don't buy CEs for monetary value. I don't care if the CEs I buy are overproduced or extremely limited. I do it for the sentimentality. I buy collector's editions because I wanna express that I am a fan of the developer and that I support their work (you can add the elitist privileges if you want to :P), but not to the extent that I'll buy what they want me to buy even if I don't want it. In this case, I've always been fascinated by dragons and they're my second love after cars so I'll be getting this. The fact that I love "real" artbooks only sweetens the deal and helps me condone the lack of the inclusion of the soundtrack.

Not taking anything from Matrix6 by the way. To each his own, I guess.

[vhal_x]

I've a feeling that the price may drop, as Bethesda was recently quoted saying "games are too expensive nowadays" and now they do this... So either, they will reveal extra contents, or a huge price drop xx

[The Russian Bear]

Bethesda have gone down so much in my opinion, no UK steam pre-order for Skyrim probaly due to some agreement with GAME, so the rumours go, then braindead price for a £5 plastic model, art book and dvd and then all then all this stuff about sueing mojang for using the word "Scrolls". I suppose i should be more angry at zenimax beacuse i guess there pulling the strings but still.....

[Matrix6]

@john385 Oh I respect your opinion and respect you for who you are as a gamer or 'collector'. But I can assure you that I find the current asking price for this well over-priced not just for the lack of contents but perhaps also for the quality of the statue. None of us really know of whether the quality of it will be of the highest possible quality ever made, and to only include a 'making of' dvd (not even bluray for PS3) shows that they're not putting in enough effort into making this seem worth the price they want!

It's funny how The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim director Todd Howard was interview in the latest issue of PSM3 stating that the current price point of games is too expensive! And then they bring this out with an outrageous asking price!! So it contradicts in what they (Bethesda) believe in (market pricing of games), and doesn't show any leadership in trying to bring the price down. They also just recently released Oblivion 5th Anniversary....how releases has that game alone had in all regions and formats?? So I guess this is nothing new in terms of Bethesda milking and taking every penny possible in any way!

By the way, I don't just get any CE released out there, I especially don't touch them if they're of really crap quality and if I'm not interested in the game whatsoever. Over the years I've been caught out and regret buying some CE's on release day only to find out how bad a quality they really are. One of the most memorable one is the Batman Arkham Asylum and it's cheap plastic Batarang that was glued onto a silly little stand. And just like the Batman AA CE, Batman AC CE looks really pretty on the promo pictures but we've yet to see the real thing in normal lighting condition or even informed of what material the statue will be made of. SFIV CE was also disappointing for the price it ask for when they didn't provide a BD/DVD case for the included animate movie (PAL version).

I've never played an Elder Scrolls game before, but I do know of its reputation and high quality the game presents. So I'm trying to be optimistic in hope I don't get disappointed and that I'll get almost what I paid for. You must admit though, we rarely ever see full size art books included in CE these days and if they do produce one it'd be a separate thing to buy without the game. The statue better not be made with the same material as the Crysis 2 Nano Edition as the little foot stub broke during (?) transit!

Did they also forget to mention that the cloth map will/should be included with this CE??
We're supposed to be getting one when we pre-order...I expect my EB to give me one upon release!

Not sure of the history of The Old Republic CE, it appears to be well over-priced in Europe (especially for a PC format)...but do you think it also have a licensing fee for whoever is actually molding the Sith statue?

If you want truly overpriced and crap quality CE's then turn your head towards ALL CoD Prestige Editions. They're all basically the Hardened Edition with a very cheap looking/feeling plastic toy made in open space somewhere in Asia where the "factory" is just a very large table with plastic parts being put together by hand.
Pics of making of MW2 NV Goggles:
http://videogamesrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/night-vision-goggles-factory.jpg
http://cdn.themis-media.com/media/global/images/galleries/display/59/59731.jpg

It's not a disgusting sight, but it goes to show how much we pay for cheap stuff that doesn't really "work". I'd rather a statue than a cheap toy such as goggles/mask/RC cars/etc.

@vhal_x I hope you're right about a price drop, it's not impossible...it's happened before.

@Solemn_In_Berlin Like I've iterated above, I don't buy just because....I buy because I actually want it (most of the time). If it supports the developer as well then that great. But I don't believe that it's really the developers wanting to release these absurdly price CE, it's more likely the Publishers themselves who wants to get greedy and make more profits out of us "fans" as the added cost of producing a CE is recoverable from releasing one. Though not all of them succeed.

I won't even be getting the Resistance 3 Survival Edition let alone the game. I have R2 and didn't enjoy it so I have no reason to buy R3 game or CE.

At least developers/publishers have a set price on these CE's, if you want to know who really wants to rip you off....just open a page on eBay! There you'll be tempted and ripped of your hard earned cash for if you don't purchase a CE at the stores then you'll surely pay much more on eBay! And for what some get for free (Press Kits), they'll have no issue in making huge profits with on eBay....and I'm a victim of that by choice :D

/wall of text.

[AJLareneg]

I've a feeling that the price may drop, as Bethesda was recently quoted saying "games are too expensive nowadays" and now they do this... So either, they will reveal extra contents, or a huge price drop xx

Actually I heard the quote was more along the lines of "games should be priced for content" which to Bethesda, I am sure they think their games are worth full retail price.

...and that was also said a few days before the CE was announced.

[Dreamcazman]

I'm going to be giving this game a miss, glad too because this CE is very expensive for what you get.

Being a Bethesda game, I can imagine bugs galore after the atrocity that was New Vegas but that's another story and I hope I'm proven wrong.

I'll be playing Dark Souls instead. :beer:

[Mike1888]

I'm going to be giving this game a miss, glad too because this CE is very expensive for what you get.

Being a Bethesda game, I can imagine bugs galore after the atrocity that was New Vegas but that's another story and I hope I'm proven wrong.

I'll be playing Dark Souls instead. :beer:

Haha this exactly! Go Dark souls, and fallout new vegas was awful. I totally agree.

But, when or if it becomes available in NA, I might as well just give it a pre-order just to see if they sell out quickly? Then if it does I can flip it for profit, and if it doesn't I can cancel? Is this smart? I've never done it before lol. :beer:

[Dreamcazman]

But, when or if it becomes available in NA, I might as well just give it a pre-order just to see if they sell out quickly? Then if it does I can flip it for profit, and if it doesn't I can cancel? Is this smart? I've never done it before lol. :beer:

I thought of this also, but it's a bit of a gamble sometimes.

On the other hand, it irks me if you happen to miss out on an extremely limited CE because a few greedy bastards bought extra copies to flog off on eBay. ;)

However that's happening less and less these days.

[DOHcollector2011]

Price? Price is relative. If you are a fan, something like a little rectangle of cardboard is potentially worth millions. But there is more acceptance of the person who collects baseball cards.

I still smile when I look at my goofy "I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream" mouse pad. These things are what I like, they inspire me, and they help me remember how I became who I am. I think part of this is that there is not the level of respect for the creative genius that goes into video games when compared to movies, or other pass-times.

I just dropped the deal on Amazon. Getting it one day mail only costs $9 more, so I did that. If I worried about money I would have done the Super Saver Free Shipping. But I work hard, so I don't have to worry about money. So I got it, and I cannot wait. I will cackle like a boob when it arrives, and I will show the young ones the statue, and it will be early Christmas. And we'll watch the DVD and and look at the book together, and the little ones will start going crazy wanting me to install it. For a little while there I'll remember what being a kid feels like, and that's a luxury I can afford.

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

And just like the Batman AA CE, Batman AC CE looks really pretty on the promo pictures but we've yet to see the real thing in normal lighting condition or even informed of what material the statue will be made of.


Here.

http://i.imgur.com/ZNaZ6.png
http://i.imgur.com/SN69g.png
http://cdn.toyark.com/news/attach/2/6/0/2/SDCC-2011-DC-Direct-61_1311381353.jpg

Don't get worried about the material. I collect Koto statues and they're really high-end. If you know about Kotobukiya, then you'll know what I'm talking about. :thumb:


You must admit though, we rarely ever see full size art books included in CE these days and if they do produce one it'd be a separate thing to buy without the game. The statue better not be made with the same material as the Crysis 2 Nano Edition as the little foot stub broke during (?) transit!


Considering how big the game is, I actually consider it to be $80 which means you get the artbook and statue for $70. :bananayes:

The artbook will definitely be the best from a CE and that's saying something considering how sexy the Bioshock 2, Crysis 2 and Mortal Kombat artbooks were. As for the statue, I'm going out on a limb and say that it will be made out of the same material as Crysis 2's. Not that it's a bad thing, but they could at least have made it resin or pewter for that price. If not, they can go along the lines of the wizardry Ubisoft put up with the ACII Black Edition Ezio figurine.


If you want truly overpriced and crap quality CE's then turn your head towards ALL CoD Prestige Editions. They're all basically the Hardened Edition with a very cheap looking/feeling plastic toy.


To be fair, I found the Black OPS RC to be fun to play with. Want something really cheap? The Dead Space 2 CE's "replica" plasma cutter.


At least developers/publishers have a set price on these CE's, if you want to know who really wants to rip you off....just open a page on eBay! There you'll be tempted and ripped of your hard earned cash for if you don't purchase a CE at the stores then you'll surely pay much more on eBay!


Nah. I bought the Infamous 2 Hero Edition for $75 and Bioshock 2 Special Edition for $60 on Ebay. :1:

Didn't realize that the artbook was 9 by 12". That just made the edition much more special. :notworthy:

[Matrix6]

@Solemn_In_Berlin Thanks for the reply man. Thank you also for the information on the statue makers and more importantly the pics you provided for the Batman AC statue. The photo shows its true nature in that lighting, as if it's just a testing photo prior to a proper "prettier" picture. Those up close and personal pic really show alot of details and the quality of the statue. If it remains that way, then we're in for a great CE! I managed to preorder one for only AU$90 :) instead of the AU$150 they're asking for at the retail stores here, so there's definitely no doubting now about the quality of the contents.

It's true that there are and have been some great art books released for game whether it's part of a CE or come as a preorder in both small or big sizes. I collect those as well if they're available as well as the "special" releases not just from your paperback 'The Art of....[insert game title here]' books but limited releases such as those from Ballistic Publishing [Uncharted 2, God of War 3, Oddworld] that includes a price far exceeding stupendous but probably worth it!? (I can't claim to have actually looked through one of the limited folio editions as all mine are still factory sealed).

So the release of Skyrim's big sized Art Book (surprised if Ballistic Publishing don't release a Folio edition) weighing in at over 200+ pages will be a welcome entry to my collection of Gaming Art Books (plus judging from the pics, it's not your average hardcover book. Looks like they're going to use some textured material for it).

Still, it would have been nice even they included a 'steelbook' case either as a bonus case with the folding case or will they offer that as another special edition? Or save it for a 5th Anniversary Edition?? ;) :D

I'd also agree on Ubisoft's Black Edition Ezio figurine being one of the best released CE out there, with such high quality work and details. Even comparing it to the White Edition figurine you can tell which had better quality paint job done to it!

As for your eBay bargain, I guess you either got lucky or was patient and did a lot of searching for those bargain prices ;)

So I wonder if I should be another Gran Turismo 5 Signature Edition since it's down to AU$128 from AU$300?!?! :O

[foreverflash]

Listen up, to everyone complaining about the cost of Skyrim Collector's Edition:
First of all, and most importantly, the artbook included in this is not a small, cheap artbook (like the miniature artbooks you see with many smaller Collector editions). This is a full, oversized artbook, likely to be very high quality (similar to the artbook they put out recently for Alice: Madness Returns). The Alice artbook was very impressive and sold for 40$ to start (-any signed or special versions of it). Figure the cost of the game initially (60$) and then add a 30-40$ high quality full size artbook in, you got about 100$, then add this high detail model of the dragon (scanned from the in-game render) and you got your 150$. Not to mention there is the "making of" dvd which, considering how good the making of was for Oblivion, I'd say this will be a very good making of dvd.

Price is high, but justified for the high quality artbook, large, detailed statue and making of dvd (which will likely be long and satisfying). Who the hell wants all sorts of extra stuff that is "low quality" when you have these 2 high quality collectibles and a very satisfying, fun, informative making of dvd? Take Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel edition. Came with tons of "low quality" stuff and no single high quality collectible. I'd rather these publishers and developers focus on 1 or 2 high quality items for a collectible than a bunch of lower quality items (and stupid DLC, which I hate when they include those dumb skins and maps for preorder...worthless).

[The Russian Bear]

you are forgetting that everywhere else in the world we are being charged in excess of $200 (£130) for this edition.

Also you've got to consider other CEs aswell. Think of The Witcher 2 CE, that had tons of high quality content, the art book was top-notch, the geralt head wasn't made from cheap plastic like this dragon, making of dvd, soundtrack, playing cards, papercraft, dlc, , replica coin, pamphlet and cursed coin, dice set, map and even some stickers not to mention a bloody brilliant RPG. All that for £65, then when i see the Skyrim CE for £90 in the US let alone £130 in UK how can i even start to think the price is at-all justified?

The Duke Nukem Forever CE was also dirt cheap for CE, i paid £40 for it (The same price as a standard edition console game)

[themidlandmaster]

My favourite arebook is the codes from Assassisn creed Brotherhood, and this looks nowhere near worth 200 dollars

[Gemini-Phoenix]

For reference purposes, Kotaku have mentioned this here:

http://kotaku.com/5828190/the-lavish-skyrim-collectors-edition-costs-much-more-than-29


As for the debate regarding the pricing, Bethesda have a long history of producing some quality CE's, all or which have been worth their asking price. Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Fallout: New Vegas CE's instantly spring to mind, and they are amongst some of the finest CE's in recent years. No doubt the same ould be said for Skyrim's CE.

I have faith in Bethesda that the statue will be of the finest quality, and certainly not a cheap Chinese mould. I also think the artwork book will be a fine and exquisite piece of workmanship which will be desired by collectors for many years to come!

It also appears that this may be quite a large CE. From the promo picture, I imagine this to be of equal size to the Halo 3: Legendary Edition or Halo Reach: Legendary Edition. I also imagine it to be reasonably heavy too, what with a huge statue and hardback artwork book


Has anyone spotted any confirmation yet on whether this will be released here in the UK?

[themidlandmaster]

Remember the Survival edition was garbage...

[The Russian Bear]

i'm pretty sure the only evidence we have of bethesda quality for statues is the plastic survival edition alarm clock (as mentioned in the above post) which didn't work for a large amount of users and the bobblehead which is pretty average.

Granted, Bethesda haven't actually released any statues of this magnitude before but it still seems as if they are just trying to make cash-grab off the back of Skyrims enormous amount of hype.

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

If it helps, here's a product from the IP Factory:

http://www.teamfortress.com/images/posts/gamingheads_heavy.jpg

Who knows, we might see a sample on PAX Prime or something but I'm pretty sure that statue will be of high quality. Don't really care too much though, I'm in it for the artbook.

[The Russian Bear]

If it helps, here's a product from the IP Factory:

http://www.teamfortress.com/images/posts/gamingheads_heavy.jpg

Who knows, we might see a sample on PAX Prime or something but I'm pretty sure that statue will be of high quality. Don't really care too much though, I'm in it for the artbook.

Ahh i saw these on the TF2 blog a while back and they do look very nice, however they are being made using poly stone and not PVC and are hand-painted and cost $220 and up, i highly doubt Alduin will be on the same level of quality as this but at least it wont be terrible, i guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[john385]

Has anyone spotted any confirmation yet on whether this will be released here in the UK?

Skyrim CE will be a GAME/gamestation exclusive in the UK.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-05-skyrim-collectors-edition-detailed

[mosavon]

Skyrim CE will be a GAME/gamestation exclusive in the UK.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-05-skyrim-collectors-edition-detailed

i was just about to say the same, here it is
http://www.game.co.uk/Games/PlayStation-3/Role-Playing/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Collectors-Edition-/~r356399/?s=skyrim

[thefunk007]

What is annoying is that I can import this from the USA for £119.75....

This includes shipping, tax and the cost of the item......

Sigh!

[twistedsymphony]

What is annoying is that I can import this from the USA for £119.75....

This includes shipping, tax and the cost of the item......

Sigh!

and since it's released in the US a few days earlier you might receive it sooner too. :hammer:

[foreverflash]

you are forgetting that everywhere else in the world we are being charged in excess of $200 (£130) for this edition.

Also you've got to consider other CEs aswell. Think of The Witcher 2 CE, that had tons of high quality content, the art book was top-notch, the geralt head wasn't made from cheap plastic like this dragon, making of dvd, soundtrack, playing cards, papercraft, dlc, , replica coin, pamphlet and cursed coin, dice set, map and even some stickers not to mention a bloody brilliant RPG. All that for £65, then when i see the Skyrim CE for £90 in the US let alone £130 in UK how can i even start to think the price is at-all justified?

The Duke Nukem Forever CE was also dirt cheap for CE, i paid £40 for it (The same price as a standard edition console game)The price difference between US and EU/AU is definitely upsetting. If I lived in the UK or Europe I'd be furious. I don't. I guess that makes my point of view less concerning. There really is nothing I can say that will justify the price DIFFERENCE in Euros. It's just not fair. 150$ US I think may be fair as long as the artbook is of high quality (like I stated it should be) and the statue is highly detailed, even being PVC.

Remember the Survival edition was garbage...Did you read Gemini's "unboxing" review of the Survival Edition? His review really summed up exactly how I feel about it. We all know the clock was very poor quality, but it was not the clock or even the CE included in the box that made it so special. What made it special, setting it apart, was the design of the packaging. From the outer package to the clock's personal box inside, the design was so perfectly in sync with the atmosphere, style and theme of the game.

This made it very desirable to fans, despite the poor quality of the clock (which mind you most collector's would NOT try to "use", let alone take out of the package). The Collector's edition itself inside the lunch box was one of the best designed collectible editions I've seen. The lunch box was gorgeous and the bobblehead absolutely perfect; in sync again with the game itself (bobbleheads in game, pipboy character theme throughout game).

I have faith, after the great design quality of the packaging for both Fallout 3 and New Vegas, that this Skyrim CE will be excellent. Maybe not so much in the quality of the statue, but hopefully in the design of the packaging, which to me, is even more important for a Collector since so many of us don't even want to open collector editions, and would rather display them safely and proudly sealed.

[scourdx]

I remember the Oblivion CE for PC & 360. They were charging a lot from what I recall. You would think Bethesda would add soundtrack or making of DVD to this, but sadly it didn't. I will wait until the price drops.

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I pre-ordered it from amazon.com for the total prize of 218 USD. It will arrive a few days after the release date so I will stop by a GAME on friday 11th and spend my membership-points on a normal copy of Skyrim too :) I knew that I had to get the CE despite the steep prize tag because I know that if I did not I would regret it for the rest of my life.

[foreverflash]

I remember the Oblivion CE for PC & 360. They were charging a lot from what I recall. You would think Bethesda would add soundtrack or making of DVD to this, but sadly it didn't. I will wait until the price drops.
There IS a making of DVD and it will likely be VERY good, long and satisfying; (as was the one that came with both the CE and Anniversary edition of Oblivion).

[Matrix6]

I pre-ordered it from amazon.com for the total prize of 218 USD. It will arrive a few days after the release date so I will stop by a GAME on friday 11th and spend my membership-points on a normal copy of Skyrim too :) I knew that I had to get the CE despite the steep prize tag because I know that if I did not I would regret it for the rest of my life.

Wow, that's really expensive shipping to Norway! :S
If I ordered it from amazon I would only get charged an extra US$25 for quick shipping! But it doesn't cost too much more here so I'll just get my copies locally.

@foreverflash I surely hope you're right about everything said, not only does it give hope and reassurance but also relief once it does arrive in our souls :)

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I chose the 2-5 days shipping that cost me 25 bucks and there was an added import fee for some reason.

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I chose the 2-5 days shipping that cost me 25 bucks and there was an added import fee for some reason.
I prefer to buy it from Amazon.com because I have never received any damaged goods from them. I don't trust gamestop and the other retailers that sell this CE.

[Matrix6]

Those import fees you get in Europe really sucks! That's basically an extra US$45 for nothing!! I'm afraid Australia will also get those in the future if rumours come to reality! :(

An alternative way of ordering for you would be from game4game, they're selling for 150 EUR + shipping [10 EUR??].
http://www.game4game.at/shop/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=The+Elder+Scro lls+V%3A+Skyrim+Co&osCsid=616c0729810c0e7673eb598de6005a0f

It's not too much a cost difference with the US version you've preordered, and at least the DLC is more obtainable as well instead of buying it off the US store...unless you're getting the PC version? Or you have other reasons.

http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?_nkw=skyrim+collector%27s+edition&LH_AvailTo=15
As you'll notice more and more even before release, expect lots of these to appear on eBay for insurmountable asking BIN prices!!:sick::asplode:

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I am getting the PC version. Screw DLC, I get mods! xD

Thanks for those alternatives but I think I will just stick with amazon. Who knows, there might be a prize drop :)

[Matrix6]

That's cool, a price drop would also be pretty good which occasionally happens. But I find price drops occurring more right after release, although that's for items that's not so limited. ;)

I was thinking of getting the PC version, but I'm not a huge PC gamer and if I do I'd just get it on Steam or a GOTY version [when on sale of course]. ;)

[foreverflash]

@foreverflash I surely hope you're right about everything said, not only does it give hope and reassurance but also relief once it does arrive in our souls :)Given the design quality of the packaging being so good for Oblivion and New Vegas Collector's Edition I am confident that the packaging for Skyrim's Collector Edition will impress. Now, remember, I'm talking about the design of the packaging, NOT the products inside (like the statue, special game case or artbook). To me as a collector, the outer packaging is so important because I like to often leave the collectible sealed, however, the artbook should be high quality as I already said and the statue is modeled from a high render of the dragon in game so should be good too.

[scourdx]

I am getting the PC version. Screw DLC, I get mods! xD

Thanks for those alternatives but I think I will just stick with amazon. Who knows, there might be a prize drop :)

That's what I thought, but I got the 360 instead because I am getting the GOTY version on PC.

[foreverflash]

Anyone have word on if this game Skyrim will be crammed into just 1 DVD disc for 360? I find that hard to believe they can get it all on 1 DVD, but I've seen nothing to the contrary yet...

[Gemini-Phoenix]

As mentioned a few times above, Skyrim CE will be exclusive to the GAME Group here in the UK. Here are the GAME links you require:

http://www.game.co.uk/lowdown.aspx?lid=16020&cm_sp=elderscrolls-_-topnav-_-skyrim

PS3 - http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/RolePlaying/~r356399/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Collectors-Edition/

X360 - http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/RolePlaying/~r356398/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Collectors-Edition/

PC - http://www.game.co.uk/PC-Games-and-Downloads/RolePlaying/~r356397/Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Collectors-Edition/

Price is a firm £129.99 for all formats, and the game is due out on the 11th of November 2011


Pre-ordered mine, although I hope the price does get reduced to around £100 before release as I do feel £130 is a bit steep, especially if these are going to be relatively common and sold at half price shortly after release in teh Xmas sales if they remain unsold on pre-orders...

[foreverflash]

Gemini, your only talking about exclusivity among retailers IN the UK right? Because Skyrim CE is already available in USA and other countries too. Just wanted to make sure. I already pre-ordered mine here in US.

[tallkid123]

Preordered one just then. EBGames here ran out of Xbox 360/PC versions so I had to go to GAME AUS instead.

Feel sorry for the UK though as it's just a little bit more expensive than here.

[mosavon]

Dont let the price fool you into thinking these will be uber rare, not saying they wont be but still

[Matrix6]

Preordered one just then. EBGames here ran out of Xbox 360/PC versions so I had to go to GAME AUS instead.

Feel sorry for the UK though as it's just a little bit more expensive than here.
So, both JB and GAME were stealthily letting people preorder this without advertising it!? Sounds just like MGS4 LE all over again ;)

I expect it to be no longer available for preorder by the end of this week retail stores and online.

[fod]

do you no if this is going to be online only sale with game or can it be prebooked in stores

[Matrix6]

Both GAME and JB never advertised it on their game sites. Only EB has.
Call/visit your local GAME and hope for the best is all I can suggest unless you want a PS3 version on EB's site [only format left]


EDIT: UPDATE- All formats SOLD OUT on EB's site! :O

[fod]

sound for the response matrix but i was wondering for the uk

[tallkid123]

Both GAME and JB never advertised it on their game sites. Only EB has.
Call/visit your local GAME and hope for the best is all I can suggest unless you want a PS3 version on EB's site [only format left]


EDIT: UPDATE- All formats SOLD OUT on EB's site! :O

PC version is gone off GAME as well (i think). They weren't kidding when they said 1 copy per customer.

[mosavon]

Still readily available in the UK on all platforms :think:

[fod]

Still readily available in the UK on all platforms :think:

is it online only with game or can it preordered in store

[mosavon]

Ive only ever ordered from Game online, ill get my Girlfriend to check at the local shop when she goes to collect a parcel for me tomorrow (i haven't told her yet) :yahoo:
Edit: im writing her a note as we speak incase i sleep in

[fod]

Ive only ever ordered from Game online, ill get my Girlfriend to check at the local shop when she goes to collect a parcel for me tomorrow (i haven't told her yet) :yahoo:

ha ha sound for that its just game wont post to ireland anything over 1kg. and my local game in dublin is 129km of a drive one way....

[mosavon]

ha ha sound for that its just game wont post to ireland anything over 1kg. and my local game in dublin is 129km of a drive one way....

Oh that sucks, your petrol bill might be more than the CE then :haha: thats like 160 miles round trip :facepalm:

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Bethesda posted a picture of the dragon statue on facebook. It looks really good :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185504_10150257102411404_131368351403_7616533_8049 091_n.jpg

[mosavon]

I asked at the local Game shop and they said getting one sent down to a local store would not be a problem, at least here anyway...maybe it depends on who you speak with and how helpful they are.

The member of staff did not seem to know if all stores will have them

Make a phone call and see if your closest store intends to stock it or if they can help you out...but like you say driving to dublin would be a pain

[AJLareneg]

Bethesda posted a picture of the dragon statue on facebook. It looks really good :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185504_10150257102411404_131368351403_7616533_8049 091_n.jpg

I came here just to post that. It does look super neat!

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Bethesda posted a picture of the dragon statue on facebook. It looks really good :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185504_10150257102411404_131368351403_7616533_8049 091_n.jpg

Looks rustier than in the promo pics. That screams sexy awesome to me.

[Matrix6]

Bethesda posted a picture of the dragon statue on facebook. It looks really good :)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185504_10150257102411404_131368351403_7616533_8049 091_n.jpg

Wow! That is amazing!! Did they use real Dragon wing skin?? :D
I hope there's a display window on the box because I don't think I'll be unsealing my copies. :S

[fod]

I asked at the local Game shop and they said getting one sent down to a local store would not be a problem, at least here anyway...maybe it depends on who you speak with and how helpful they are.

The member of staff did not seem to know if all stores will have them

Make a phone call and see if your closest store intends to stock it or if they can help you out...but like you say driving to dublin would be a pain

thanks for that masavon i just get worried when i see uk exclusive..alot of companies fail to see ireland as ireland and we miss out on a lot of games so i have to buy them ebay when game make them an online exclusive. had to call to my local gamestop to prebook other collector edition games today and they are recieving skyrim collectors edition so happy days its only 22km away thanks again doh

[JakXT]

I want everything in this collectors edition, but I want the Steelbook case and notebook from the EB edition too >.<

[themidlandmaster]

The one good thing about eb is that they offer insane trade ins for new AAA games. In the past ive traded one special edition game for another speical edition

[Madigan]

More pics of the dragon statue


http://i51.tinypic.com/24vjrs5.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/30tmlg3.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/vq5ljk.jpg

[Viridius]

that looks absolutely nuts! can't wait for this release!

To be honest, was never going to buy this game, let alone the collectors edition, until I saw this dragon statue!

For $200 AUD, this better be an awesome game (the dragon is well worth an extra $100 I reckon!)

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

So, what Alduin are we getting? The onyx black one or the rusty bronze one from Skyrim's Facebook page?

[Matrix6]

What does the Onyx Black one look like? FB link please?

[foreverflash]

What does the Onyx Black one look like? FB link please?I think you guys are confused a bit. There is only 1 style of this statue. The pictures shown of it around the web and here (so far) show it in different lighting situations (so the light makes it look "rusty" in 1 set of pics and "darker" and more black in others). The Statue appears to be brownish in nature w/ grey and black.

[Matrix6]

I only got confused because a 2nd model/color variation was mentioned which I wasn't aware of. Perhaps Berlin could relieve us with what he saw?!?

[foreverflash]

I only got confused because a 2nd model/color variation was mentioned which I wasn't aware of. Perhaps Berlin could relieve us with what he saw?!?Well I just googled this to see if any news/info would come up discussing more than 1 version of the Alduin statue but found nothing. I do not think there are multiple versions of the statue. Maybe someone else with better info/source can confirm?

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

I think you guys are confused a bit. There is only 1 style of this statue. The pictures shown of it around the web and here (so far) show it in different lighting situations (so the light makes it look "rusty" in 1 set of pics and "darker" and more black in others). The Statue appears to be brownish in nature w/ grey and black.

http://i51.tinypic.com/24vjrs5.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185504_10150257102411404_131368351403_7616533_8049 091_n.jpg

After closer inspection, they do look to be the same with the exception of eye color. Shame on me for not paying attention to lighting. :banghead: Sorry, guys. :blush:

[foreverflash]

Hey it's alright man. Everyone makes mistakes; part of what makes us "human" and not something perfect, like a machine. I could definitely see where you thought they were different though...but it was just the lighting in the room lol

:tomato:

[Matrix6]

Phew, I really didn't want to chase up another version.
I don't think machines are perfect either...they were created by "humans" ;) :D

[foreverflash]

Phew, I really didn't want to chase up another version.
I don't think machines are perfect either...they were created by "humans" ;) :DTrue, machines are created by "humans" but much of the time they prove to be "more capable" of attaining perfection than we ever will be. They make mistakes less and don't have all the same biological needs we do. I think it is Man's dream and destiny to help the machines we build evolve to a point where they will not need us to function anymore, at which time they may become fully "Self aware" like you see in all those sci-fi movies. Unfortunately, if that does happen, may "God" help us. lol

[Ayiu]

Skyrim custom made console pictures

The console was designed for marketing purposes only. Well, two lucky people won one at PAX 2011.

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/bethesda/elderscrolls/elderscrollsvoverflow/custom360/skyrim360pax3.jpg

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/bethesda/elderscrolls/elderscrollsvoverflow/custom360/skyrimgi1s.jpg

http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/bethesda/elderscrolls/elderscrollsvoverflow/custom360/skyrimfront360pax.jpg

[themidlandmaster]

Arkham one was cooler, IMHO

[foreverflash]

Too many "custom" consoles for Xbox 360 these days. They're doing all these special consoles because the 360 is at the very end of it's technical lifespan. Japan has already stopped stocking 360's due to incredibly poor sales; other countries will follow. I still LOVE my 360 but it is truely at it's end...

[thefunk007]

Thats why the PC rules :-P

[mosavon]

Too many "custom" consoles for Xbox 360 these days. They're doing all these special consoles because the 360 is at the very end of it's technical lifespan. Japan has already stopped stocking 360's due to incredibly poor sales; other countries will follow. I still LOVE my 360 but it is truely at it's end...

Its not finished in NA though far from it...although PS3 will overtake it WW eventually, but lets not turn this into a fanboyism thing haha...Sony are not exactly in short supply of console revisions etc themselves i wouldnt mind a few custom machines but none appeal

[foreverflash]

Its not finished in NA though far from it...although PS3 will overtake it WW eventually, but lets not turn this into a fanboyism thing haha...Sony are not exactly in short supply of console revisions etc themselves i wouldnt mind a few custom machines but none appealI might appear fanboyish at times but I am far from it. I own all major platforms: PC, PS3, 360 and some lesser consoles PS2, Gamecube, so I play on all sides of the fence. I was merely expressing my discontent with the frequency of Xbox 360 custom console releases. It is a marketing scheme designed to help "cushion" sales figures and keep the system alive longer than it should be. I now see why Sony doesn't do custom consoles often...they are smarter with consumers than Microsoft. All that aside, I still love both my 360 and PS3 equal. PC is a far 3rd for me...

[Madigan]

A pic of the package

http://i51.tinypic.com/4secxv.jpg

http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/2011/09/07/look-at-the-size-of-that-box/

[mosavon]

looks massive

[Viridius]

Damn that is one big box!

Can't wait for this to come out!

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Holy moly... Can't wait for November!

[Matrix6]

A pic of the package

http://i51.tinypic.com/4secxv.jpg

http://www.bethblog.com/index.php/2011/09/07/look-at-the-size-of-that-box/

The box is bigger than the person behind the desk! ;) :D

The Dragon will be pretty big by the looks of it! :drool:

[Lemur]

OMG! The box looks beautiful though they should have added a window so we can see the dragon. I think the box is so big as they need a lot of protective packaging in the box. If they didn't think of that, they're gonna be getting a lot of broken dragons.

[jugolicious]

FS Exclusive Steelbook!!!

http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/12218i5780E3F2E4F75F90/image-size/original?v=mpbl-1&px=-1

[Viridius]

damn that looks awesome!

[Onyxia]

Wow, that's one gorgeous steelbook! Loving that logo.
I'd preorder with them instead of EBGames, but I think I'll wait and see how it all works out with the Batman steelbook. That and I can't view the page for the CE at all. I always get an error.

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I canceled my pre-order at Amazon and instead ordered it from komplett.no (where I bought Dreamfall) and I will save 8 whole dollars xD If I am really, really lucky it will arrive on the 12th :D

EDIT: Holy mother of Stendarr! I just realized it is ony one month left! AAAAAAH! :cpatch:

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Don't know if I should be more excited for the collector's edition or for the game itself.

Yup, that's how best I think this game will be. As much as I love Nate, dragons has always been more fascinating to me than treasure hunting.

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/bb/98/bb98b454ad5302ef59f0e65c3206e386.jpg

And... Bam! There goes your pre-order map. Now here's your game manual (http://kotaku.com/5848496/now-skyrims-manual-has-leaked/gallery/1) that's apparently worth a read with all the interesting and useful info it has and the first pages (http://planetelderscrolls.ign.com/articles/news/8423/First-pages-from-Skyrim-art-book-revealed) of your artbook.

[Matrix6]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ibtmEA40a9o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ibtmEA40a9o

WOW!!!! *drools*

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

AAAH! Not gonna watch that >_<
I wanna wait until I can unbox it myself.
Stop tempting me! D:

[gurpswoo1]

It an unboxing of a life size statue in a GAME store, not the collector's edition.

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I wathced it. WOAH! Where can I get one? ^^

[Matrix6]

I wish we could get one somehow :S
Apparently I didn't win one from EBGames :(
http://content.ebgames.com.au/website/images/news/detail_skyrim_statue_news.jpg

But there's an army of them invading our world ;)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/112820-Bethesda-Preps-Bronze-Army-For-Skyrim-Release
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/0b/d5/0bd59403a388cb83adb5bed9f2d5e7e2.jpg
http://www.gamesniped.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/skyrim-statue1.jpg

[Majorg85k]

Sorry for changing subjects a little.

I receives emails from game.co.uk and from gameplay.co.uk saying my pre order was canceled because the weight is over 1000g. I was expecting this.

Now i have a "problem"? Anyone knows of a place to buy this in UK without the weight restriction?

I pre order from amazon.com too. The PC version which is what i'm interested. Does anyone knows if i'm going to have a problem to register a USA game in my EU steam account?

Thanks.

[Neilikki]

Anyone knows of a place to buy this in UK without the weight restriction?

Wasn't this GAME exclusive in the UK? <_<

[Majorg85k]

If that's a question the asnwer is no. Gameplay.co.uk also sells it as i said in my post.

Does anyone bought a Steam game from the USA and activated it an EU account? Any problem?

Any other options besides buying from USA?

Thanks

[gurpswoo1]

If that's a question the asnwer is no. Gameplay.co.uk also sells it as i said in my post.

GAME.co.uk, Gamestation.co.uk and Gameplay.co.uk are all the same company and as such have the same restriction on weight for international delivery. It is exclusive to this group in the UK.

Does anyone bought a Steam game from the USA and activated it an EU account? Any problem?

Usually if the game has been released in your own region then there should be no issues, however certain games will be region locked. Will Skyrim will one of them, that I don't know. The best option to ask via Steam Twitter feed or contact them direct.

The alternative is to purchase German version from Amazon: http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_7?__mk_de_DE=%C5M%C5Z%D5%D1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=skyrim+collectors+edition&sprefix=skyrim+

[Majorg85k]

Thank you for the explanation. Already sent a ticket to steam.

[Ayiu]

no school because of skyrim

http://game2gether.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/skyrim-794x1024.jpg

[vhal_x]

LOL! That's awesome :rotf: xx

[Pielord]

I too hope to get my child to skyive with one day to play a game! :D
Nice find!

[scottcross]

Wonder if my boss would accept that lol

[narg]

no school because of skyrim

She ?? wtf :D

win

[foreverflash]

The absentee note is awesome. :beach:

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Hey Matrix6, my firstborn mudcrab. As promised :P xD
https://forums.playfire.com/_proxy/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fimg408.imageshack.us%2Fimg408%2F 8587%2Fcimg3822eh.jpg&hmac=d227aacf36e0ef3f6bd1ca975539bc3c
https://forums.playfire.com/_proxy/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F40 75%2Fcimg3824r.jpg&hmac=ac980e21046e989c5e356b335161dcda

[vhal_x]

That looks awesome! xx

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Thank you ^^

[Lemur]

LOL what's that mudcrab exactly? Pastry? :thumb:

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

It is a wheat bun with vanilla custard :)

[Matrix6]

Hey Matrix6, my firstborn mudcrab. As promised :P xD
https://forums.playfire.com/_proxy/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fimg408.imageshack.us%2Fimg408%2F 8587%2Fcimg3822eh.jpg&hmac=d227aacf36e0ef3f6bd1ca975539bc3c
https://forums.playfire.com/_proxy/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F40 75%2Fcimg3824r.jpg&hmac=ac980e21046e989c5e356b335161dcda
OMG! That is so awesome! I shall name her...'Midnight' [snack] :D
Looks so delish as I luuuuurve custurd [I used to buy a carton of custurd just to drink it on its own!] My mouth is watering, there's a river of saliva that you have caused in my mouth :lmao:
I hope you can produce more of these yummies...I want to create a football team with them! Start bakin' in your oven!! :beer:

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

My next goal is to make sweetrolls. I am thinking of making them look like a cross between the Oblivion and Skyrim version.

And I am with you on the custard. It is sinfully delicious :D

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Mr. Destructoid Jim Sterling got his hands on the Skyrim Collector's Edition early and he made a pretty direct, straight-to-point video showing it. Here's the link to the unboxing vid, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnADVpKsgPY) seeing as how everyone's been very curious about how bad or badass the statue will turn out.

It was definitely not Destructoid's best unboxing video. They would usually do what any accountable company would do given such an exclusive opportunity - film something ridiculously stupid with it. Like this, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6jBAvaMmls) or this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0hiD7sRgDQ) I guess, like all of us, Jim's dying to play Skyrim and see if it lives up to the hype. Or maybe not giving us a proper unboxing was his way of killing through teasing, knowing that we still have to wait a couple more weeks before we ourselves can have a chance to live in Skyrim.

[vhal_x]

Damn, the statue's lightweight, I was hoping for something with a substantial weight, bit more quality. Grr. Oh well, still looks awesome xx

[gurpswoo1]

Not sure that's worth £130, was expecting quality like Crysis nano edition.

[fattyuk]

Will wait till the price has dropped for this one!

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Yeah. I too, did expect an epic collector's edition, especially with Bethesda's track record. Lightweight statue, with Alduin and the dragon rock not even joined together. Redeeming factor's the artbook, but even that doesn't justify the price. Sleeping on it for now, as I'm sure there's definitely going to be a price drop incoming.

I just hope the game's not like the statue. That is to say, it's big, but fails to deliver.

[AndyTheCollector]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQFc5La_KM

Better quality unboxing video of Skyrim Collector's edition. Unfortunately he didn't show artbook too much, which is my main and only point of interest in this edition. Alduin statue seems to be really top quality, however stand looks really cheap and crappy. :shrug:

[Pielord]

Yeah I much prefer this video :) that other guy is a douche bag!

[scottcross]

I had confirmation yesterday that game has already despatched my CE syrim, 9 DAYS early, YAY :)

[nipperkipper]

Same here which is quite strange - i was actually going to cancel my order after seeing the unboxing vid and wait for a price drop considering it is still available for pre order - will send mine back as i dont think its worth £130

[vhal_x]

It's not actually shipped by the way...

That email is automatic from game once the payment has been successfully taken.

I've also had it, for my MW3 Hardened editions and console too (despite the fact that they are NOT allowed to dispatch them until the 7th this year)

So don't get too excited ;) xx

[scottcross]

I had an e-mail saying that it wouldn be shipped, only order would be processed and payment taken, then another one saying item was ready for despatch and then finally another one saying item has been despatched and gave me a tracking number? Thought it might be bit strange :(

[themidlandmaster]

Another unboxing:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=178207035600070

[gurpswoo1]

I don't understand why members are buying this for £129. I have a feeling this is going crash in price in the run up to Christmas.

[vhal_x]

I have ordered it at the current price, but I think a crash *might* happen, but knowing my luck, if I hadn't preordered, it would sell out before I'd get it, so I'm taking the risk xx

[scottcross]

I don't understand why members are buying this for £129. I have a feeling this is going crash in price in the run up to Christmas.


Easy it being bought for me :)

[Lemur]

I think it was mentioned these will be very limited in numbers.....urgh I have a week to decide whether to cancel my order :think:

[themidlandmaster]

I don't understand why members are buying this for £129. I have a feeling this is going crash in price in the run up to Christmas.


It's skyrim.

It sold out soo quickly

[Lemur]

It's skyrim.

It sold out soo quickly

It's sold out in Australia? :nosleep:

[Viridius]

yep, couldn't get a pre-order at Jb (a store here) and my local EB games were ony taking orders for 2 of each platform (PC, Xbox and PS3).

Have seen them pop up again once, but the listing was taken down before i could take a look...

Seems to be pretty rare here...

[themidlandmaster]

yep, couldn't get a pre-order at Jb (a store here) and my local EB games were ony taking orders for 2 of each platform (PC, Xbox and PS3).

Have seen them pop up again once, but the listing was taken down before i could take a look...

Seems to be pretty rare here...

Got mine for 150 from gamesplus so im happy!

[nipperkipper]

Has anyone in the UK received theirs yet?

I keep getting despatch emails from GAME (4 so far?):scratch:

[Neilikki]

I think it was mentioned these will be very limited in numbers....

Yeah, right.

Anyway, they are selling them for £80 in my country and i doubt it will sell out here even for that price.
I will wait until it's £40-£50 :D

[Matrix6]

Released in Australia on 10th November due to 'street date' broken :P

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 'EBGames Exclusive' contents include; Thick boxing package, synthetic leather bound 100pg lined Journal with ribbon, x4 double sided Post Cards, G1 DVD sized Steelbook Case, Standard Game Case and large Physical Map inserted inside standard game case [made from perforated paper, not cloth].

http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBX2.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXSet.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXCaseandSteelbook1.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXPostcards1.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXJournal.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXSteelbookInterior1.jpg
http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp355/MatrixSixaxis/The%20Elder%20Scrolls%20V%20Skyrim/SkyrimEBXJournalInterior2.jpg
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[vhal_x]

Can't wait to get mine :) I'm getting that one and the Dragon statue one :D xx

[Matrix6]

That's awesome V :bananayes: :beer:
Hopefully my CE arrives next week.

Are you also getting the guide books? I've order both the softcover and hardcover editions, hopefully arrives in two weeks :v:

[vhal_x]

Unfortunately not, figured I was spending enough on Skyrim in the first place, but with any luck I'll get one for Christmas (not that it'll get used, it'll just look pretty :D) xx

[AndyTheCollector]

Really awesome, this AU version! I'll get my Xzone Limited Edition - Czech exclusive (game, map, artcards, soundtrack, medallion) tommorow and take pics for you, my beloved community. :)

[Matrix6]

Nawwwww, I hope you get a Hardcover version, although those sell out very quickly! :S My EB store only stocked the softcover [not that I was going to get one from them and pay almost $50 for it! :sick: ]
I'll be keeping my Hardcover version sealed and may just use the softcover [they're very thick books].

Really awesome, this AU version! I'll get my Xzone Limited Edition - Czech exclusive (game, map, artcards, soundtrack, medallion) tommorow and take pics for you, my beloved community. :)

Sounds cool man, can't wait to see pics :)

[sawada]

wow,the ps3 ver is G1 sized.....,pass it

[Matrix6]

yeah, unfortunately :( I wasn't expecting that at all, for a second I thot EA released this ;) I'm also wondering if I should expect the PS3 Collector's Edition to have a DVD size digi-pak packaging as well?? *sad cat panda*

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Hopefully I'm getting the CE tomorrow. But to be honest, I'm more excited on the game itself.

Dark Souls is still > Skyrim, for me though.

[mawa]

Solemn you will get a big box then tommorow
Its really big lol

[Matrix6]

I think I've been spoiled...after unboxing the Uncharted 3 EE and US CE and Sonic CE...this one didn't really give me any real excitement :( Neither the EB exclusive and the Dragon statue did anything for me :S :S

[Viridius]

Yeah I know how you feel Matrix.

I was ecstatic to grab this massive box from EB, but when I opened it, the dragon was kind of a let down...

It just felt so, well, fake.

Good thing it looks bloody awesome :P

[Matrix6]

I guess I was expecting a little bit more. I mean, I respect the fact that they created that through the cgi model which is a great artistry in its own rights. Though I feel they didn't pull it off completely. Perhaps it's the material they used to make the statue or something?!? Had that been made of iron or some sort of metal, it would have been epic and would probably bee too dangerous to touch/hold!! :rotf:

[Viridius]

and weighed like 10 times more!!

[Solemn_In_Berlin]

Okay, I just came home from school and about to go out and grab it.

Decided to go online for a while and see this. Now I'm having second thoughts lol. I don't care if it's not top-notch, but is it worth at least $50, assuming $40 go to the artbook, the DVD and the packaging?

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

I picked up my copy and got a free game guide! Now I'll have something to do on the long bus ride home. A shame that I still have a long day of school ahead of me.
Yes, I am sitting at school with a $150 game under my table :P
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1840/dsc0195j.jpg

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Mine has just been delivered. I shall report back once I've taken a few pictures ;)

[vhal_x]

Still waiting on mine, can't bloody wait :bananayes: xx

[darkabsolution]

I waited and waited for my Collectors Edition all week, after GAME said it had been dispatched all the way back on the 2nd [although now I see that seemingly its been at the depot waiting till today to ACTUALLY be dispatched to me].

Super excited.

And now I open it and my art book is back to front :banghead:.... The front with the dragon on opens to the back page, upside down.... Anyone else got this problem?

Kinda bummed out after getting so excited about it, I admit the artbook was the thing I was most excited about and the thing I used to persuade my boyfriend to let us get the Collectors edition...

[Gemini-Phoenix]

Here's my pics:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/387843_10150946556760157_748830156_21762934_297334 462_n.jpg

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[vhal_x]

Wow. I just received mine. I knew it was gonna be big, but it's even bigger than I imagined. I took a photo of it next to my (soon to be) 1 year old :/

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373844_186451798106561_100002252269600_390567_1856 790142_n.jpg

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Hahaha, the kid is like "mom please!"

[vhal_x]

Yeah, he is currently playing with the box it arrived in... And I have just this second looked at him (since unboxing Skyrim, to notice he no longer has anything on but his nappy :facepalm: bad Mummy :rotf:) xx

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

A box is the perfect toy for small children and cats xD

[Onyxia]

The look on your son's face as he seems to be reaching out for the box is so precious. He's giving you that cute puppy look - he wants the box. Clearly, he knows Skyrim is good stuff. You raised him well :yes:
Hoping mine will come in today as well!

[vhal_x]

Thanks :P Yeah, he's totally gonna be a gamer in a couple of years :rotf:

Oh I so hope it comes for you, the game is AMAZING xx

[narg]

Wow. I just received mine. I knew it was gonna be big, but it's even bigger than I imagined. I took a photo of it next to my (soon to be) 1 year old :/

I take dragon, U keep baby, yes ?? please

[Onyxia]

I'm sure he'll grow up to love being a gamer! And he'll be jealous of his mom's collection for sure!
It's never too early to start getting them into games! My father had me posing for the camera with our ColecoVision before I was even 1. It's probably my favourite picture to this day. When people ask when I started playing games, I pull out this picture, hahaha. :lol:

And apparently my game is out for delivery, the excitement! I'll try not to pounce on my poor mailman!

[Noodles]

This is now £89.99 over at Game.co.uk (http://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HubArticleView?hubId=140253&articleId=140254&catalogId=10201&langId=44&storeId=10151&cm_sp=Getitfortheweekend-_-topnav-_-Offer) for today only!

Was waiting for the price to drop on the standard version, but I can never resist a good offer on a CE. :P

[Matrix6]

The Skyrim CE guide book is huge!
It's also very thick even the boys would drool over it! [surprisingly "light" in weight also]

Unboxing video of the 'Dragonborn Statue'! :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibtmEA40a9o
ibtmEA40a9o