Limited Run #243: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Collector's Edition (PS4)

Few franchises scream early '90s like ToeJam & Earl, and this collector's edition goes all in on that energy. Limited Run #243: ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove Collector's Edition for PlayStation 4 is a love letter to the Genesis original, packed with the kind of extras that make you want to clear a shelf and build a shrine. We're talking four enamel pins of the main characters, two blind box Earthling pins, a 25-piece puzzle that recreates an in-game map, ten pin stands, environment standees to deck out that map, an 18" x 24" poster, and the soundtrack on a physical cassette tape.

Yes, a cassette. That last detail alone tells you exactly who this edition was made for. The sheer volume of interactive pieces here sets it apart from the standard "poster and disc" CE formula.

You can literally build a diorama from the contents. For PS4 collectors who lived through the console wars era and remember when couch co-op was king, Back in the Groove is pure comfort food. The blind box pins add a layer of collectibility that keeps things interesting even after unboxing.

This isn't just a game with some merch thrown in. It's a display piece with a game included.