Collectors

The Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]
$84.99
A spectacular boxed set of the Adventures of Dorothy and company in "The Wizard of Oz." Extras galore included. Highly recommended for children and adults of all ages!

The Collectors
$9.99
I didn't enjoy this book. The plot is flat and stale. An `ok' read as the "wow" factor was missing from the book.

As usual, David Baldacci tries to weave different stories together to create one plausible story which fails to deliver the much needed bang at the end. The plot of "Collectors" was a typical pot-boiler thriller with nothing new to offer. This book is not very different than other spy-thrillers out there - well, the only new ingredient is that the Library of Congress is somehow involved!

Two stories woven together is an overstatement - the stories are not woven together but just one character is handpicked and pushed into the prime story and that makes you wonder if there was even a need of the second story or was David Baldacci trying to write few more chapters to reach some sort of a goal of writing `n' number of pages? There are loose ends to this book which keeps readers wondering (well, not in a good way though!). The language of the book reminded me of books which I used to read in 5th grade i.e. Famous Five, Secret Sever, Hardy Boys.

The prime plot begins with he Speaker of the House and a curator at the Library of Congress are both murdered; the second story is about bunch of ex-cons trying to con a casino. One character of the second story becomes part of the prime plot and the story goes from there to never ending misery.

The problem I had with this book was that there was no "higher plot" or a "mastermind plot" which rules over the sub-plots and which at times can jolt the reader senses. Being spy and selling secrets just doesn't' do it!

David Baldacci can do better!

Seriously, this book is worth your time - keep it down as fast as you can and get a James Patterson or John Grisham book.

The New York Yankees 2009 World Series Collector's Edition
$79.95
This DVD Collection is a Must for All Yankee fans who want to relive the World Series, If it like Most Of the MLB Produced DVDs it will have all 6 World series games complete, Also look for an additional DVD maybe with the Clincher over the Angels and a Season Long Highlight DVD,
Also a Big thing is that on the MLB and Yankee Website this is listed at $79.99, here at Amazon I pre-booked it at $59.99, a saving of $20.00,

Assassin's Creed 2 Collector's Edition: Prima Official Game Guide
$29.99
This guide is magnificently done. All of the information you want to know about the game can be found inside, and it is organized very well. Screenshots, original artwork, and fully detailed maps underline all of this information.

Only the first few pages recap the simple instructions of how to play the game. It then jumps right into the Walkthrough section, which includes detailed information, including maps, collectibles, secondary missions, and even just game concepts that are introduced. None of the storyline is told without it being in context to what is required for the current mission, keeping the content of the game "safe."

While the walkthrough section is inclusive enough, the last two sections will probably prove the most useful for players who don't want to miss anything, but don't need the walkthrough either.

The Reference & Analysis section gives strategies, special moves, equipment lists, and shops. All of these lists and references include locations, prices, and when it is available in reference to how far you have progressed through the game.

The Extras section starts with an Achievements & Trophies list, but it is more than a simple list, as it gives page numbers to help you find information on completing them and the "Special Feats" are actually described in detail with their own individual breakdowns. The section continues by revealing all of the Free Missions, secrets, collectibles with maps and screenshots of the locations, and puzzle solutions. For some, the included wall poster with all the collectible items marked will solve the achievement/trophy hunter's problem by itself.

The last section includes a recap of the first Assassin's Creed, which is a great refresher for old fans and good background for new fans and then even brings more speculation to light with a section recapping the storyline of Assassin's Creed 2. A fun read for fans interested in the story.

The icing on the cake: a keyword index at the back for looking things up quickly.

Exactly what you want to see 100% of the game content, plus the artwork, plus a recap and analysis of the storyline. Highly recommend for anyone who purchases the game.