World of Warcraft Collector's Edition

When World of Warcraft was released for sale, it came as a regular version (basically the game manual and some game CDs) and a special Collectors Edition. [1]

World of Warcraft Collector's Edition

World of Warcraft Collectors Edition

World of Warcraft Collectors Edition Box

What you get:

• Large, hard-sided slip-out box with fitted fuzzy holder for all the contents.
• The full game on CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
• "Behind the Scenes" DVD with the game's cut-scenes, 3D concept art, drawings, screen shots, and audio tracks of Blizzard employees discussing in-depth the various elements of the game.
• 280-page hardcover coffee table book, "The Art of World of Warcraft".
• World of Warcraft Soundtrack CD.
• Cloth gameworld map with metal clasp.
• Exclusive in-game pet for every character. Choice of Zergling, Panda Cub, or Mini Diablo.
• 10-days free for a friend (via voucher with special CD-key).
• Manual.
• Blizzard Store pamphlet!

Where do you get it?

The short answer: you can't.

Blizzard made a limited number of copies of the Collector's Edition, and will not make more. They're completely sold out in stores (where it retailed for about $80).

Blizzard also made a CE for the UK, and will likely make them for other markets. It's unknown whether these versions will work on servers in other regions.

Some can be found on Ebay or similar online markets from time to time, but these have largely inflated prices. Also there is no guarantee that they are unused.

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Collector's Edition

This section concerns content related to The Burning Crusade.

The Collector's Edition for World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade will contain the following, according to World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Collector's Edition (EU (en)) at the official site:

• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade on both CD and DVD
  • 4 CD-ROMs in 4-CD Jewel Case and 1 DVD-ROM in a cardboard sleave
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade "Behind the Scenes" DVD
  • With "more than two hours worth of developer interviews and commentary on all aspects of the creation of The Burning Crusade, as well as trailers and cinematics from the game, and even footage of panel discussions from BlizzCon"
• The Art of World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Hardcover Art Book
  • Hardcover coffee table book with exclusive concept art
• Exclusive In-Game Pet: Netherwhelp
  • Due to a mistake by Blizzard[2], European players will also receive a "Lurky" murloc pet on proof of purchase to Blizzard) [3]
• Two World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Starter Packs, plus Exclusive Cards
  • A full-size color rulebook and 3 foil promo cards (which will be released in a future set in non-foil version) from the WoW TCG [4]
• Map of Outland Mouse Pad
• World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Soundtrack CD
• Blizzard Product Catalog (Burning Crusade themed)
• 2 World of Warcraft 10-day Guest Pass Keys
• Due to the mistake by Blizzard, European players will also receive 2 extra free game days.