This week Blizzard released StarCraft II, sequel to the smash hit of 1998. In addittion to the regular edition, devoted fans can pick up a collector's edition packed with extra goodies. We got our hands on a copy.

The CE includes:

• StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty for Windows and OS X
• a 176 page StarCraft II art book
• 2GB "Jim Raynor dog tag" USB drive with the original StarCraft and Brood War expansion
• Wings of Liberty behind-the-scenes DVD with developer interviews and the game's cinematics
• StarCraft comic issue #0
• Wings of Liberty soundtrack
• World of WarCraft baby Thor pet
• Art and character portraits for Battle.net
• Guest passes for World of WarCraft and StarCraft II

The box itself is pretty neat. Its sturdy and should hold up well.



The spread...



The USB "dog tag". It isn't just some cheap feeling plastic. It has a good bit of heft too it. The USB connector comes out via a slider on the back of the drive. It includes the original SC/SC:BW for both Windows and OS X.



When you plug in the drive it lights up.



And here is the mini Thor in action.



The CE portrairts include a Tauren and Night Elf as well as a 'Diablo Marine'. Also included are Diablo and World of WarCraft themed icons for multiplayer and a "Dedicated Fan" Feat of Strength Battle.net achievement.