Tales of Symphonia: Unisonant Pack LaLaBit Market Limited Edition

Japanese limited editions hit different, and this one proves it. The Tales of Symphonia: Unisonant Pack LaLaBit Market Limited Edition for PlayStation 3 is the kind of Japan-exclusive release that makes import collectors lose sleep. The centerpiece is a set of five Chibi Kyun Chara figures modeled after Lloyd Irving, Colette Brunel, Marta Lualdi, Emil Castagnier in Ratatosk Mode, and Tenebrae.

These aren't generic figures. The Chibi Kyun Chara line carries a specific sculpting style that Tales fans recognize on sight, and getting five of them bundled together is the kind of generosity that LaLaBit Market was known for. Then there's the original paperback novel, "Tales of Symphonia: Kibou wo tsugu Mono," which is exclusive to this edition.

A physical novel expanding the Symphonia universe that you can't get anywhere else. The Tales series has one of the most dedicated collector communities in the JRPG space, and the Symphonia entries sit near the top of the franchise's legacy. The Unisonant Pack itself bundles both Symphonia and Dawn of the New World, making this the definitive way to experience the duology on PS3.

LaLaBit Market exclusives were only available through Bandai Namco's own Japanese storefront, which means these never saw wide distribution even in their home market. For Tales collectors building a comprehensive display, this is the one that separates a good collection from an extraordinary one.