Originally Posted by bojay1997 They increased it to $25 for all collector's editions regardless of price now. They were making an exception for GS exclusives, but I think that's only if it's a GS exclusive under $100 as the Post Pandemic Edition required $25.

Thanks for clearing that up.

Originally Posted by TooPoor I assume you guys are preordering in store and not online because you want it day one? There isn't any other benefits of doing it in store is there?

That and correct me if I'm wrong, GS also charges you the full amount when pre-ordering online. Which was something I didn't want to do.

Originally Posted by Woocls My favorite part is that they quote a retail price of $199 for the statue on it's own. I would probably check myself into an asylum if I ever paid $199 for a 12" video game statue.

Let's not forget that they also stated that "There's no way this art book will go for less than $39.99, but it's totally worth it!"... It's up for $26 on Amazon right now.

I've seen some closeups of the statue, it doesn't look like a $200 product, much less a $100 product, so I'll be sticking with the Survival Edition. I mean, you're basically charging $20 for SB/Art Book, you're telling me they really couldn't have put that in the PPE? I also think it's kinda cheap that our bonus DLC in the SE is the very same DLC you get for pre-ordering anywhere, and yet they're touting it as a bonus. Weird.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of both Sony & ND, but I feel these CE releases are being handled terribly.

Originally Posted by PimpLimp Thanks for clearing that up. That and correct me if I'm wrong, GS also charges you the full amount when pre-ordering online. Which was something I didn't want to do.

They don't charge until they ship.

Originally Posted by Mixer236 Let's not forget that they also stated that "There's no way this art book will go for less than $39.99, but it's totally worth it!"... It's up for $26 on Amazon right now. I've seen some closeups of the statue, it doesn't look like a $200 product, much less a $100 product, so I'll be sticking with the Survival Edition. I mean, you're basically charging $20 for SB/Art Book, you're telling me they really couldn't have put that in the PPE? I also think it's kinda cheap that our bonus DLC in the SE is the very same DLC you get for pre-ordering anywhere, and yet they're touting it as a bonus. Weird. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of both Sony & ND, but I feel these CE releases are being handled terribly.

You say you have seen closeups of the statue but then dont give links to pictures or at least say where it is you have seen it closeup? Not saying you havent, but it almost seems like your just saying something to support your reasoning for not getting it yourself.

Originally Posted by SkiLLs7984 You say you have seen closeups of the statue but then dont give links to pictures or at least say where it is you have seen it closeup? Not saying you havent, but it almost seems like your just saying something to support your reasoning for not getting it yourself.

I can't find the picture anymore, but wasn't really a closeup, just a bit more zoomed in than what we've already seen(sorry for the exaggeration). But I'm not trying to make myself feel better about it, I'm simply not interested for that price. I've got Revengeance, Infinite, Ascension & Tomb Raider CE's all coming within 5 weeks of each other. Spending another $160 so soon isn't something I'm prepared to do, especially for a new IP(I would in a heartbeat if it was Uncharted).

I mean, I'm a huge Bioshock fan, and I'm already contemplating dropping my Songbird preorder and just going with the premium for the same reason... An extra $70 for a statue just feels excessive when I'm already spending so much money.


**EDIT**

Here's the link to the picture I was talking about, definitely not a closeup, but I feel I don't see something that's worth $100+

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://guide4games.com/images/The_Last_Of_Us/the-last-of-us-survival-eddition-02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://guide4games.com/index.php/news/3107-the-last-of-us-survival-and-post-pandemic-editions-announced-for-north-america-get-full-details&h=1910&w=2568&sz=2641&tbnid=MMWs5UKzLfTyZM :&tbnh=93&tbnw=125&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dthe%2Blast%2Bof%2Bus%2Bpost%2Bpandemi c%2Bstatue%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=the+las t+of+us+post+pandemic+statue&usg=__iX1z5Kgj6y5XZms 1p4NclTsOgFM=&docid=2ZUVHKBnnvLzHM&sa=X&ei=6gEHUb_ UMvDE0AG2jYDYBQ&ved=0CG8Q9QEwBw&dur=300/img]

This is back in stock. I went in yesterday and they confirmed to me that the pre orders have been shut off. I wish I could resist. This is 172 bucks with tax. More than likely they will release more and this will get clearanced out. :(

SAVER should work on this CE right?

Originally Posted by shadylane SAVER should work on this CE right?

Yep, worked for me. Total was $166.75 online for me.

Great,

Messaged them so they can correct this.

Originally Posted by Sharkey1337 Yep, worked for me. Total was around $167 online.

It looks like the the Metal Gear Rising Limited Edition Xbox 360 version is sold out online for Gamestop.

Heres a closer pic of the Pandemic Edition. If the links work it should allow you to zoom once and get a better idea of the detail. Still not the greatest view of it but better than the thumbnails provided so far.

https://i.minus.com/ibeWJndeHSnor7.jpg

Originally Posted by Mixer236 I can't find the picture anymore, but wasn't really a closeup, just a bit more zoomed in than what we've already seen(sorry for the exaggeration). But I'm not trying to make myself feel better about it, I'm simply not interested for that price. I've got Revengeance, Infinite, Ascension & Tomb Raider CE's all coming within 5 weeks of each other. Spending another $160 so soon isn't something I'm prepared to do, especially for a new IP(I would in a heartbeat if it was Uncharted). I mean, I'm a huge Bioshock fan, and I'm already contemplating dropping my Songbird preorder and just going with the premium for the same reason... An extra $70 for a statue just feels excessive when I'm already spending so much money. **EDIT** Here's the link to the picture I was talking about, definitely not a closeup, but I feel I don't see something that's worth $100+ http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://guide4games.com/images/The_Last_Of_Us/the-last-of-us-survival-eddition-02.jpg&imgrefurl=http://guide4games.com/index.php/news/3107-the-last-of-us-survival-and-post-pandemic-editions-announced-for-north-america-get-full-details&h=1910&w=2568&sz=2641&tbnid=MMWs5UKzLfTyZM :&tbnh=93&tbnw=125&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dthe%2Blast%2Bof%2Bus%2Bpost%2Bpandemi c%2Bstatue%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=the+las t+of+us+post+pandemic+statue&usg=__iX1z5Kgj6y5XZms 1p4NclTsOgFM=&docid=2ZUVHKBnnvLzHM&sa=X&ei=6gEHUb_ UMvDE0AG2jYDYBQ&ved=0CG8Q9QEwBw&dur=300/img]

I totally understand my friend. I dont have QUITE as many as you preordered, but thats just simply cause me and my wife along with friends are headed to florida for a couple weeks for a disneyworld trip. Trying not to put myself in the dog house TOO much by spending what would be vacation money on video games, hehe.

Question for yourself, you say your a huge Bioshock fan, I am as well just didnt get into collecting things outside of simply the game till a little later. Im looking for the Big Daddy figure NECA put out, do you have one or luckily even a second one that youd mind selling or trading? I cringe when I see the $100 prices on Amazon.

Originally Posted by SkiLLs7984 Heres a closer pic of the Pandemic Edition. If the links work it should allow you to zoom once and get a better idea of the detail. Still not the greatest view of it but better than the thumbnails provided so far. https://i.minus.com/ibeWJndeHSnor7.jpg

From that pic zoomed in, Ellie's face doesn't look like Ellie...

Post-Pandemic back in stock to pre-order at gamestop.com! Go go go if you were on the fence! http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/th...edition/107705

Originally Posted by htz From that pic zoomed in, Ellie's face doesn't look like Ellie...

To be fair, that picture wasn't meant to be seen in that resolution, not really fair to udge it by its pixelated zoom.

Originally Posted by PimpLimp -snip- All you had to do was check their website to find out.

thanks, does that mean I can pre-order at the physical location?

Gamestop CE's supplies are a joke.

Take the Walking Dead CE for example. Preorders were sold out for awhile for both consoles. Launch day comes and behold 800+ copies available on their website and still plenty available in my stores.

If you miss out on a Post-Pandemic preorder, do not worry. I can almost assure you there will be many online or leftovers in store especially at that price.

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Originally Posted by Kovorkian thanks, does that mean I can pre-order at the physical location?

Yeah you should be good to go since it's still available for pre-order online.

I wonder, since petitions are so popular these days, can we start one to add the Artbook to the PPE? I would have no issues then.

Originally Posted by htz From that pic zoomed in, Ellie's face doesn't look like Ellie...

Like someone said it's pixelated or whatever but yeah I want to see a better pic of that because she does look pretty off there.