Amazon: Replica Lancer with free copy of Gears of War 2

[IronFist]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_b...vert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;4

Last year, the Legendary Edition of Halo 3 took advantage of the most diehard of the series' diehard fans by charging them $129 for a bundle that included the game and replica Spartan helmet packaging. Microsoft is pushing the upper limits of pricey premium packages a little further with this year's Xbox 360 sci-fi shooter sequel, Gears of War 2.

Amazon.com is now taking preorders for an exclusive Gears of War 2 bundle that includes the game and a lifesize replica of the series' iconic chainsaw-bayonet rifle, the Lancer. The package sells for $139.99 and comes with the regular edition of Epic Games' third-person shooter, although gamers can tack on an extra $10 to get the limited edition of the game instead.

Pulling the trigger of the replica Lancer will cause the gun to vibrate and emit a chainsaw-like noise (3 "C" batteries required). Other features include a removable clip and an adjustable side handle on the rifle. The prop gun was designed by NECA, the company behind the Gears of War action figure line, and created from the 3D model used in the game. The group also sells Gears-branded messenger bags, hats, and keychains.

I did a search, but wasn't able to turn up anything, so hopefully this is new. Of course, it would come as a gigantic shock to me if you guys didn't already know about this, and to be honest a search I performed earlier today that should have turned up a specific thread didn't, so maybe there's a problem.

 

[CeSquared]

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=47996

But all good. Never hurts to remind people. :thumbsup

 

[IronFist]

Well, that officially confirms it. Something's kerfluckety with search, at least on my end. 'cause that thread most definitely should have shown up.

 

[G17RDY]

aaaarrrrggghhh.

I really really need this, but i am the wrong side of the water being in Scotland. I've not seen anyone offering these pre-orders over here.

Another reason for me to move to the good ol' US of A

 

[ralphee]

Guys

Just an update here, i have just got off the horn to Gamestation, where they ARE offering the Lancer with instore preorders of the game!

I double checked as a friend of the family ordered one for £129.99, and i had to call to check as i was made aware anything of this nature was taboo imported into the UK now?

Its great news, but i do have to ask, why the bend in the loony law when guys have been held up on items such as PKD's and M41A's?

lee

 

[tk6214]

but is it worth it? the stupid best buy preorder is just a remote control car, nothing cool like this