Collector's Edition

[dracop]

So I was looking over the Collector's Edition, it looks really cool. BUT. $155+$25 S&H...

$180 for a computer game with immersive accessories? vs $60 for the reg game...

So I'm paying $120 for all of those accessories?

Don't get me wrong, they look COOL, but dude...$120 extra...
They should have ditched the Steel Case to bring it down, the weight alone is likely adding alot not just in materials costs but on the shipping side.

Who knows, maybe I win the lottery between here and Sep 3, but other than that I cannot see myself ponying up the extra cash. This forum is pretty hardcore in terms of TW Players, what are you guys thoughts?

I suspect it came out so expensive b/c they limited production to 22,000 copies, still, I don't view that as mass marketable. I like the toys, would consider it if it gets a nice sale. I doubt I will get that opportunity at launch, maybe a few years down the road after the next game is released.

[Vuk]

I doubt the steel case had anything to do with the increased cost. Steel is actually dirt cheap. In fact, I doubt it is the manufacturing costs at all that is making it cost so much. More likely it is just the fact that there are so few. I personally think it is ridiculous, but what do I know? It may be good as an investment, but that is all.

[Lemur]

Since I posted elsewhere, might as well re-post here: Collectors Edition info.

[xploring]

I wish we can buy the cards separately. Will they be available individually some time after release?

[phred]

The map interests me (I love maps).
I wonder if the map comes with other less expensive versions.

[LestaT]

I want the CE but unfortunately I can't buy if from my country... :-(