Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Veteran Edition

Some editions flex with statues and art books. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Veteran Edition on PlayStation 3 flexes with a Kotobukiya ARTFX statue of "Soap" MacTavish that puts most video game figures to shame. This is a GAME-exclusive release, meaning it was only available through one retailer, and it includes everything found in the Hardened Edition, the steelbook case, the "Behind the Lines" hardbound art book, and a download token for the original Call of Duty in HD.

But the Soap statue is why we're here. 45 caliber pistols, and an M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle that affixes to Soap's back when not in use. The level of detail and poseability puts this well above the static figures that typically ship with collector's editions.

Retail exclusivity, a premium Japanese sculptor, and interchangeable loadouts on a single figure. The Veteran Edition understood that MW2 wasn't just a game launch. It was a cultural event, the biggest entertainment release of 2009.

This edition matched that energy with a collector's piece that still holds up next to modern statues costing far more on their own. For PS3 MW2 collectors, this is the crown jewel, and its retailer-exclusive nature means the supply was limited from day one.