The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition Announced

After months of speculation, Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is getting its own super collector's edition.

This premium edition of the game is not cheap, however. Get ready to shell out $150 (US) €149.99 (EU), or £129.99 (UK), depending on where you live.

So are the contents worth the price? We'll let you be the judge. Included in the Collector's Edition:

*Alduin Statue: Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector’s only statue stands 12” tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game’s many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons.

*‘The Art of Skyrim’ Official Art Book: Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-color illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 9 3/8” x 12 1/8” coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments, and weaponry of Skyrim. With a foreword by game director Todd Howard and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, readers will be guided through the game’s iconic visual style.

*‘The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’ DVD This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team as they take you from concept to creation and provide insights into the story, gameplay, setting, legacy of the Elder Scrolls franchise, and much more.

And of course, a copy of the game. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Collector's Edition will be available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 at launch on November 11, 2011.