Gears of War 3 Limited Edition - Unboxing

[JeffSaylor]

Gearheads are in for a treat...

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Happy Gears of War Day! Today millions of passionate Gearheads celebrate the release of the third (and final chapter) in the Gears of War video game series with not one, but TWO collectible versions of the title. For $80, fans can pick up the Gears of War 3 Limited Edition. In addition to a $60 copy of the game, fans get an Octus Award Service Medal and display box, fabric COG flag, and the Personal Effects of Adam Fenix. For the uber hardcore, there's the Gears of War 3 Elite Edition ($149.99) which includes all the goodies in the Limited Edition, plus an art book and collectible Marcus Fenix statue from TriForce (read all about the statue HERE).

On a budget, I opted for the Limited Edition; an impressive bundle that packs a wealth of extras. For only $20 more than you'd spend on just the game, it's well worth the investment. Let's take a look inside...

Removing the outer game sleeve, fans will find themselves with a handsome box with a soft leatherlike texture. This acts as an attractive display piece for the Octus Award Service Medal which is clearly visible through the front via a circular plastic window. The medal itself rests in an indentation on a velvety platform that is accessed by pulling down the inner flap.



The Octus Award Service Medal is a solid metal replica that has some nice heft to it. It measures 3 inches in diameter and is wide enough to stand on its own. The medal and box alone are well worth the extra $20.



This is actually the first thing you see when you lift open the Octus Award Service Medal box. Resting on the bottom is a copy of Gears of War 3 in a plastic game sleeve that resembles some futuristic tape. The flap to remove the medal is located directly above the game.



Finally, there's the game! They even packed in some stickers. Also included is the game's instructions and bonus code for an unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character.



Lifting out the game reveals another hidden surprise, the fabric COG flag. It's a bit smaller than I expected, measuring 15" wide and 12" tall. Guess I should have known a full scale flag wouldn't be included (though that would be cool!) Still, a very nice piece to hang on your wall to display your Gears of War fandom.



Unfurling the flag reveals yet more GOW goodness: the Personal Effects of Adam Fenix. I haven't read these yet, but Epic did a nice job on making the paper replicas look weathered and authentic. Good paper stock too (though the Octus Medal certificate is made of clear plastic).



Lastly we get to Adam Fenix's blueprints for the Hammer of Dawn, the device developed to eradicate the Locust Horde, but instead plunging the planet Sera into darkness and decay.

Final verdict on the Gears of War 3 Limited Edition? In the immortal words of Marcus Fenix: "SWEET". Time to tear up some Locusts...

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