We all know that Aliens: Colonial Marines has been delayed until next year, which makes this sweet Collector's Edition all the more painful to behold. The highlight of the CE is the bad-ass resin Powerlaoder-squishing-a-xenomorph statue. I still don't understand how there's not a Powerloader in every garage in America, you know, for gardening and stuff. You can see all the included items in the collector's edition after the break.
Collector’s Edition*
High Quality Resin Powerloader Figurine in Limited Edition Xeno Hive Box Four Playable Movie Characters Players will be able to fight for their squad’s survival and confront hordes of enemies as the original ALIENS film icons Private Hudson, Corporal Hicks, Private Drake and Sergeant Apone. Additional Marines Character Customization Options Ripley’s Flamethrower Exclusive Multiplayer Weapons Sonic Electronic Ball Breakers Phase Plasma Rifle Exclusive Game Level USCM Academy Firing Range USCM Dossier Mission Brief USS Sephora Schematic Recruitment Card LV-426 Recon Photo USCM Iron-on Badges USCM Graduation CertificateThat's a lot of swag! The Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector's Edition will cost you $99.99, which is way cheaper than a real Powerloader. You can get a better view of all the included items from the image at the bottom of the page.
What if you don't want to blow a hundred bucks on a Collector's Edition because you don't like toys? Hey, just because you're dead inside doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Gamestop has a pre-order bonus for you! (Is it just me, or is Gamestop getting a lot of pre-order exclusives, lately?) You can still get the classic Marine skins from the Aliens movie, along with Ripley's Flamethrower. No indication on if you can duct tape it to a M41-A Pulse Rifle.
Oh wait, judging from that pic, that is a flamethrower duct taped to a pulse rifle. Righteous.
GameStop Exclusive Pre-Order Content in North America*
Four Playable Movie Characters Players will be able to fight for their squad’s survival and confront hordes of enemies as the original ALIENS film icons Private Hudson, Corporal Hicks, Private Drake and Sergeant Apone. Additional Marines Character Customization Options Ripley’s FlamethrowerAliens: Colonial Marines supports four player online co-op. It will hug your face on February 12, 2013, and be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.