Gran Turismo 5 (Stickerbook Edition)

Not a SteelBook. Not a standard case. A stickerbook. The Gran Turismo 5 Stickerbook Edition for Playstation 3 comes in a metal sticker-book style case that's entirely distinct from the SteelBook brand, giving it a look and feel that stands apart from every other metal case in your collection. The game inside is identical to the standard release, but the packaging makes this a genuine oddity worth seeking out.

The availability story is what elevates this from curious to collectible. You could only get the Stickerbook Edition by pre-ordering Gran Turismo 5 at Media Markt in the Netherlands, making this a Dutch retail exclusive that most collectors outside the region have never encountered. These are sometimes called the "NL MediaMarkt Exclusive" editions, and that hyper-specific regional distribution means the total number of copies produced was inherently limited.

Gran Turismo 5 was the PS3's definitive racing simulator, a game that spent years in development and carried enormous expectations. Owning it in a variant case that most GT collectors don't even know exists is the kind of deep-cut find that makes regional collecting so rewarding. The stickerbook format is tactile in a way that standard cases and even SteelBooks aren't. It's a conversation starter, a shelf standout, and a reminder that some of the best collector's variants came from regional retail promotions rather than publisher-driven special editions. If you collect GT or PS3 regional variants, this is a piece that deserves a prominent spot.