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Tales of Xillia 2 Ludger Kresnik Collector's Edition

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Tales of Xillia 2 Ludger Kresnik Collector's Edition
Bandai Namco Games8/22/2014REGION 2

There's something deeply satisfying about a collector's edition that understands its own characters. The Tales of Xillia 2 Ludger Kresnik Collector's Edition for PlayStation 3 centers itself around its protagonist with a focus that most JRPGs only dream of achieving in their marketing.

The Ludger Kresnik figure anchors the set, giving you a detailed sculpt of the dual-wielding hero in full battle stance. Beside it, Elle's Pocket Watch Replica Compact is the kind of in-universe prop that makes collectors lose their composure. It's not just merch. It's a narrative artifact, a piece of the story you can snap open and hold. The metalcase features Rollo, Ludger's iconic cat, which is either a bold artistic choice or an acknowledgment that the cat was always the real star.

Rounding things out, you get a Tales of Xillia 2 art book filled with character designs and production art, plus a music selection CD curated by the development team themselves. That personal touch elevates what could've been a generic soundtrack disc into something with actual curatorial intent. For Tales collectors working through the PS3 library, this Ludger Kresnik edition hits the balance between figure display piece and lore-rich companion set. The pocket watch alone makes it a conversation starter on any collector's shelf.