Rockstar Games has revealed a $400 collector’s merchandise box for the upcoming release of “Grand Theft Auto VI” that completely omits a copy of the game itself. Named “The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection,” the premium bundle packs eleven items primarily inspired by the in-universe “Macca the Gator” television series.
What’s Inside the $400 Vice City Collection
For the $400 price tag, buyers receive a curated selection of lifestyle items and accessories rather than software. According to Rockstar Games, the full inventory consists of GTA VI Oakley Frogskins sunglasses equipped with Prizm Sapphire lenses, a Leonida Keys crossbody bag, and a 6-inch Macca the Gator figure featuring a built-in stash compartment.
The collection also includes a New Era 9FORTY A-Frame snapback hat, a Macca the Gator magnetic mirror, a Chunkee the Manatee shot glass, a Vice City swizzle spoon, a Vice City razor blade keychain, nine Leonida Keys enamel pins housed in a metal tin, stickers inside a stash bag, and a double-sided poster featuring a full map of Leonida on the reverse side.
Fan Reaction and Pricing Comparisons
Following the announcement, fans quickly took to social media to express dissatisfaction with both the steep price and the absence of the actual game. Social media users have drawn direct comparisons to previous physical bundles offered by Rockstar Games for past titles.
While “Grand Theft Auto V” offered extensive physical and digital special editions, “Red Dead Redemption II” launched a collector’s box that retailed for just $100 at the time. The new Vice City Collection stands as by far the most expensive collector’s merchandise package Rockstar Games has ever released.
Did you know? Previous Rockstar collector’s editions, such as the one released for “Red Dead Redemption II,” included physical items alongside the game cartridge or disc for a fraction of the cost of this standalone merchandise box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the GTA VI $400 collector’s box include the game?
No. “The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection” contains eleven pieces of merchandise, but a digital or physical copy of “Grand Theft Auto VI” is not included.
How much does the Vice City Collection cost?
The merchandise box is priced at $400, making it the most expensive collector’s bundle Rockstar Games has ever produced.
What are the standout items in the bundle?
The box includes Oakley Frogskins sunglasses, a 6-inch Macca the Gator figure with a stash compartment, a Leonida Keys crossbody bag, and a double-sided map poster of Leonida.
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