Many anime fans in the West will tell you that Gundam Wing was their introduction to the Gundam franchise, so the news that the series was coming to Blu-ray earlier this year was very welcome indeed. Getting the series on Blu-ray outside of Japan has been a long time coming - but the wait is almost over. Not only that, fans have the option to purchase a Collector's Ultra Edition Blu-ray set that is absolutely spectacular.

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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collector's Ultra Edition contains Episodes 1-49, Operation Meteor OVA (Japanese Audio) and Endless Waltz OVA + Movie (Japanese/English Audio) housed in a high-quality chipboard art box. This Ultra Edition also includes 5 large art cards, 5 small art cards, 3 posters, 5-piece metal pin set, and a 188 page hardbound art book featuring pages of amazingly detailed key art, promotional artwork, mecha and character design galleries, staff and cast interviews, storyboards, and more! Mankind has moved into space. Thousands of people live on giant orbiting space colonies called "Sides." However, the Earth Government, which rules the colonies, is unjust and cruel. A group of revolutionaries build five robotic weapons called Gundams and plan to send them to Earth to begin their fight for independence. Piloted by five young men, these Gundams carry the colonists' hopes and dreams of freedom with them as they descend to Earth to begin Operation Meteor! Special Features: Disc full of exclusive extras including the New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Frozen Teardrop Picture Drama and cast interviews.

Currently, the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collector's Ultra Edition Blu-ray is available to pre-order at RightStuf for $175.49, which is 35% off the list price of $269.99. That’s certainly not cheap, but it’s probably the best deal you’ll get between now and the December 5th release date. If that’s still a bit too rich for your blood, you can also pre-order the series in three separate Blu-ray collections - all of which have the same deep discount:

• Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collection 1 Blu-Ray (Episodes 1-25) $48.74 - 35% off

• Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collection 2 Blu-Ray (Episodes 26-49) $48.74 - 35% off

• Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz Blu-Ray (OVA + Movie) $38.99 - 35% off