Irrational Games have just announced the Collector’s Editions for their upcoming game, Bioshock Infinite in the usual 2 flavours, being the “Premium” edition, and the really premium “Ultimate Songbird” Edition.
Ultimate Songbird Collector’s Edition
RRP 150USD/158AUD
The Ultimate Songbird Collector’s Edition includes:
SONGBIRD STATUE
This highly detailed, hand painted, resin-cast 9.75” statue was designed in limited edition by Robb Waters, concept artist at Irrational Games. This statue, shipped in collectible packaging inspired by the world of Columbia, will look great on your shelf – in or out of the box.
ART BOOK
This 64-page collectible mini-edition of The Art of BioShock Infinite provides a substantial look at the full version, published by Dark Horse Comics. This special-edition art book offers an exclusive peek at the development of the game’s unique art style, and features a handdistressed linen cover, early designs, and concept art.
HANDYMAN FIGURINE
Get ready to play the upcoming BioShock Infinite board game, BioShock Infinite: The Siege of Columbia, created and published by Plaid Hat Games. With this exclusive, 25mm resin-cast Handyman figure, you’ll have a head start.
LITHOGRAPHIC PRINT
A real-life piece of propaganda from BioShock Infinite’s world of Columbia, this heavy-stock lithograph print, an ad for the Devil’s Kiss vigor, was designed by Jorge Lacera, concept artist at Irrational Games.
MURDER OF CROWS KEYCHAIN
This follow-up to the highly-demanded, full-size Murder of Crows replica bottle is an exclusive 3” keychain. It is fully 3-dimensional, hand-painted and distressed, and features a sturdy brass ring.
DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
- Digital Soundtrack: Downloadable soundtrack features music from BioShock Infinite and is exclusive to the Premium and Ultimate Songbird Editions.
- Gear Pack: Start the game with three exclusive Gear power-ups:
- Bull Rush: Melee strikes from a sprint have a chance to knock the enemy down.
- Extra! Extra!: Audio logs also grant a bounty of “Silver Eagles” – ingame currency.
- Betrayer: Killing your possessed enemies causes them to explode in a fireball that deals damage.
- PlayStation 3 players also get a Bioshock Inifinite theme.
Premium Edition
RRP 80USD/108AUD
The Premium edition basically has the same inclusions sans the statue centrepiece.
The Bioshock Infinite Premium Edition
Should you get this?
I’ve started to notice this trend that the prices of Collector’s Editions in the US are starting to catch up to the prices we pay in Australia. In other words, pretty damn expensive. So I like to do my CE valuation by asking the usual question:
Are you willing to pay up to 2-3 times the cost of the actual game for this? Keep in mind 9 inches (~20cm) is pretty big, but personally, for the asking price, I just can’t help but want more. How about some premium packaging or at least a steelbook?
