@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??
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