In addition to having a real, actual release date, Duke Nukem Forever will have a special Collector’s Edition set, 2K Games has revealed. Dubbed the “Balls of Steel Edition,” this collector’s set will feature an assortment of Duke-themed odds and ends, which is appropriate considering that the game’s campaign will apparently have Duke doing just a little bit of everything.

The star of the set is undoubtedly the collectible Duke Nukem bust that you’ll see below, but the bundle will also include a sharp 100-page hardback book that details the history, the legacy, and the legend of Duke Nukem Forever. Also, there are dice with a radioactive emblem etched into their surface.  
 

• Collectible bust of the greatest ass-kicker of all-time  
• Numbered limited edition certificate of authenticity 100-page hardcover book: 'History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault'  
• Duke Nukem Forever postcard series  
• Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker  
• Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book  
• Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft  
• Duke Nukem Forever poker chips  
• Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck  
• Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice 

In addition to having a real, actual release date, Duke Nukem Forever will have a special Collector’s Edition set, 2K Games has revealed. Dubbed the “Balls of Steel Edition,” this collector’s set will feature an assortment of Duke-themed odds and ends, which is appropriate considering that the game’s campaign will apparently have Duke doing just a little bit of everything.

The star of the set is undoubtedly the collectible Duke Nukem bust that you’ll see below, but the bundle will also include a sharp 100-page hardback book that details the history, the legacy, and the legend of Duke Nukem Forever. Also, there are dice with a radioactive emblem etched into their surface.  
 

• Collectible bust of the greatest ass-kicker of all-time  
• Numbered limited edition certificate of authenticity 100-page hardcover book: 'History, Legacy & Legend: Duke Nukem Forever Art from the Vault'  
• Duke Nukem Forever postcard series  
• Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem sticker  
• Duke Nukem Forever collectable comic book  
• Duke Nukem Forever foldable paper craft  
• Duke Nukem Forever poker chips  
• Duke Nukem Forever mini-card deck  
• Duke Nukem Forever radioactive emblem dice 

Oh yes!

There are no Balls of Steel? LAME.

A bust.
 
A freakin' bust. Talk about going all the way.

Paper craft? Really?

This is all well and good, but until I get word on Steamworks support, I'm willing to go without.

They should have called it the Bubble Gum edition. 

Sounds awesome, don't think I'll drop the $ on it though.

Depending on the price point (I'm going to go out on a limb and say $150-200), this might TOTALLY be worth it.

The only thing it doesn't include is the actual game.

Looks like this special edition is quite the bust.

BUY AT LAUNCH!

Wait, it has a Duke Nukem bust?

... and duke's still out of gum

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GameStop has it listed at $99.99, didn't see that in the story and thought I'd share it.

Amazon and Gamestop both list this at $100. That seems steep for a game that has been receiving luke-warm write ups in the press. I'm on the fence.

This should have included an hourglass with the sand stuck in one side. Shouldn't it?

.... 
that's a pretty sweet looking thing.

God damn this edition comes with a lot of shit.

It would be amazing if they just included two steel balls aswell.

Balls of Steel was a bad ass pinball game, I'm disappointed it's not included here.
 
Damn, I wish I didn't quit my job because I'd be all over this.

If i had the money... I have a strong urge for the poker-chip for some reason.

Who can't wait to buy this on eBay? I know I can't!

So it's actually called the "Balls of Steel Edition"?

A job well done, folks.

Tempting and reasonably priced.

Figured it would have actual replicas of his testicles, wouldn't put it past money.

" It would be amazing if they just included two steel balls aswell. "

I'd have paid a premium for the controller in the trailer but alas.

It's priced @ 100$ on amazon at the moment. I just pre-ordered.

" It would be amazing if they just included two steel balls aswell. "

Oh my god, I feel like I have to own this.  

I'd love to see what's in that book on the game's history.  Holy hell, there's a lot of weirdness they could pack in that.

I shouldn't but I totally will.

The history book is the most notable thing yet this article doesn't even acknowledge it.

The poker chips had better say "Always bet on Duke!" on them.

I...actually want this. 
 
No real idea why but I want this. Like, it'd be the only way I'd buy Duke Nukem Forever.

I wonder if they will count the people that pre-ordered in '97?

[insert vent harass video here]

Perhaps the only time I'll ever be interested in seeing an artbook for a game.

" This should have included an hourglass with the sand stuck in one side. Shouldn't it? "

What a shitty collectors edition.. No bubblegum or steel balls :(

why can't I just buy the game and the book!!!

I'm normally not one for collectors editions, but this is pretty cool. 

" What a shitty collectors edition.. No bubblegum or steel balls :( "

I'm bummed by the lack of balls.