EverQuest II: The Shadow Odyssey Collectible Figurine Edition

MMO collector's editions live and die by their figurines, and EverQuest II: The Shadow Odyssey Collectible Figurine Edition for PC understood the assignment. This edition centers on a collectible Dire Bear pewter figurine, paired with an in-game Dire Bear mount and pet. The package is focused, almost minimalist, but that pewter bear carries real presence.

It's the kind of piece that anchors an MMO shelf display, heavy in the hand and detailed enough to reward a close look. The in-game mount and pet gave players a matched set between their physical and digital collections, which was a smart touch during EverQuest II's expansion era. For collectors of MMO memorabilia, pewter figurines from this period are becoming increasingly scarce.

EverQuest II may have lived in World of Warcraft's shadow commercially, but its collector's editions often outclassed the competition in physical goods quality. The Shadow Odyssey's Dire Bear is proof of that. Small package, lasting impression.