Gears of War 3 Limited & Epic Editions detailed

Gears of War - the trilogy which has enthralled Xbox 360 gamers for years - finally reaches its conclusion in September this year. To celebrate the series' grand finale, Epic will be offering Gears of War 3 in two 'special' edition configurations, Limited and Epic, giving hardcore fans a chance to show their love by splashing some cash.

Here's what you can expect to find in your Limited and Epic Editions when Gears of War 3 hits stores later this year:

Gears of War 3 Limited Edition (RRP R849.99):

Octus Award Display Box and Octus Service Medal—Replicas of the honors bestowed on Adam Fenix, Marcus’s father, for his work on the Hammer of Dawn.
Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character—Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that unlocks Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
Fabric COG Flag—Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
Personal Effects of Adam Fenix—Includes his “Last Will and Testament,” the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.

Gears of War 3 Epic Edition (RRP R1299.99):

Everything included in the Limited Edition plus...

Collectible Marcus Fenix Statue—The collaborative work of Chris Perna and the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC collectible makes an evocative living room conversation piece for any true Gears fan.
The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell—Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork, and more.
Infected Omen Weapon Pack -- Custom multiplayer skins for the game’s five starting weapons; Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Sawed-off Shotgun, and Gnasher Shotgun.