Being the nerd that I am, I was able to acquire one of those nifty Sonic Mania introduction manual that Sega was passing around at various conventions – thank you Sega Europe!. There’s also a voucher code for whatever version of Sonic Mania you purchased, and a metal collector card. The cartridge holder is the right size to fit inside of a Genesis clamshell case, but it doesn’t really fit in an actual Genesis machine (not that it would need to, anyway). ![]() The volume slider is active, though, and if two AA batteries are installed in the bottom, the classic “SEGA” chant can be played by switching the power button on (also, with a bit of finagling, it’s possible to even get the base’s LED working).Īlong with the statue, the CE includes a wonderful little Genesis cartridge that is actually a holding case for a metal ring, similar to the ones Sonic collects in-game. The Genesis logo has been replaced by that of Sonic Mania, and the controller ports and reset button don’t actually work. Sega did its homework, wisely selecting the “High Definition Graphics” version for the base (due to size and sheer awesomeness). The Genesis base Sonic stands upon is almost the size of an authentic model 1 Genesis console. Honestly, this is one item you’ll want to display proudly. Find a safe place for it and don’t move it!Īs much as one might want to prevent Sonic from a fall, I don’t think there’s a reason to keep the statue in its box, other that a desire to flip the entire set on eBay or something. I did find it to be a bit too light, and it doesn’t seem like it could survive much of a fall, but being that it’s meant to be a display piece, fragility shouldn’t be an issue (how many statues are fall-resistant?). A 12-inch rendition of classic Sonic, the statue is very well-sculpted and is perhaps the largest such piece of its kind released within this price range in the past several years or so. Of course, the whole point of this premium set is to take it out and enjoy it, though some have cited the seemingly delicate build of the statue itself as a reason to keep it under wraps. It’s perfect for those who want to display their CE but don’t to actually remove anything. ![]() The inner box is similar but has a neat door that opens to reveal the contents through a plastic window. The side even says “WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL,” spelled in the classic Sega promo font and everything. The set comes wrapped in an outer cardboard case that’s brimming with classic-style Sonic art. The first thing that impresses is the box itself. As much as I’ve come to love Sonic’s latest 2D outing, I really am awed at the amount of attention Sega put into this collector’s edition. In my mind, THAT was the star item, and the game itself could almost be considered a bonus (seriously, it’s Sonic ON A GENESIS!). ![]() To be honest, I was sold the moment I saw the statue it included of Sonic standing on a Genesis console. ![]() Excluding the system logo on the box, each version is identical, since no physical game was included. Speculation and hype also filled the air regarding the collector’s edition (CE) of Sonic Mania, which was available for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Upon the debut of Sonic Mania, fans were finally relieved to know that the game was everything they had hoped for. The visuals and presentation seemed to press all the right nostalgia buttons, and many were concerned that the game wouldn’t live up to the legacy of the 16-bit originals. There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the release of Sonic The Hedgehog’s return to his classic 2D form.
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