What's in the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim collector's edition?

The short answer - awesomeness for fans of the series, and anyone who likes cool fantasy stuff. For the long answer on Skyrim's Collector's Edition...

We were blown away by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at E3. The world, the characters and most of all the FREAKING DRAGONS are setting this out to be the King of all fantasy RPGs. A lot of our games media buddies are about to get hands on with it at Gamescom in Cologne, and to say we're jealous is a massive understatement.

However, to mollify our rage, we have great news for those looking forward Skyrim's Collector's Edition. Here's the skinny, straight from today's announcement from Bethesda:

• Alduin Statue. Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector’s only statue stands 30.5cm tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modelled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game’s many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons.

• ‘The Art of Skyrim’ Official Art Book. Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-colour illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 23.8cm x 30.8cm coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments and weaponry of Skyrim. With a foreword by game director Todd Howard and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, readers will be guided through the game’s iconic visual style.

• ‘The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ DVD. This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team as they take you from concept to creation and provide insights into the story, gameplay, setting, legacy of the Elder Scrolls franchise, and much more.

It's all about quality, not quantity. That art book in particular is going to rock. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be released on November 11 for all major platforms, and you can preorder the CE now through EB Games, JB Hifi and Game.