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What's in the StarCraft II Collector's Edition box? (photos)

Check out the unpacked contents of the StarCraft II Collector's Edition box, and then decide if the extras are worth shelling out for.

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Dan Ackerman
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Here's the actual box the Collector's Edition contents come packed in.
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The top lid lifts off, showcasing a very Giger-esque biomechanical design, with metal "teeth."
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Inside, the box is packed with printed materials and discs.
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The full load-out of bonus materials in the Collector's Edition box. Virtual goods included with your purchase of the package include several StarCraft II and World of Warcraft guest pass codes, and exclusive in-game characters or items for both games.
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A slick-looking StarCraft comic book--in full color and numbered as issue No. 0.
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The official soundtrack CD, featuring the music from the game.
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A behind-the-scenes DVD, with artist and designer interviews, wireframe animation, and a retrospective of the game's history.
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A hardcover coffee table book, titled, "The Art of StarCraft II." It's packed with character sketches and landscape paintings from the game.
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An interior view of the StarCraft II art book.
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A 2GB USB drive, designed to look like a futuristic dog tag. Not only does it light up when you plug it in, it also includes the complete original StarCraft game.

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