I don’t normally pre-order items really far out from their release date. This time, however, I have given in. Why? Because the Blade Runner (Five-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition) is worth my time. And yours, I think.

What does it have? Five discs worth of goodness:

Disc one is the new Final Cut of the movie that Scott has done. That version of the film also has:

Commentary by Ridley Scott

Commentary by executive producer/co-screenwriter Hampton Fancher and co-screenwriter David Peoples; producer Michael Deely and production executive Katherine Haber

Commentary by visual futurist Syd Mead; production designer Lawrence G. Paull, art director David L. Snyder and special photographic effects supervisors Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich and David Dryer

Disc two has a new full length documentary.

Disc three has the original theatrical version, the internation version and the director’s cut.

Disc four has all of the extras. Like… yeah:

• Featurette “The Electric Dreamer: Remembering Philip K. Dick”
• Featurette “Sacrificial Sheep: The Novel vs. The Film”
• Philip K. Dick: The Blade Runner Interviews (audio)
• Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Cover Gallery (images)
• The Art of Blade Runner (image galleries)
• Featurette “Signs of the Times: Graphic Design”
• Featurette “Fashion Forward: Wardrobe & Styling”
• Screen Tests: Rachel & Pris
• Featurette “The Light That Burns: Remembering Jordan Cronenweth”
• Unit photography gallery
• Deleted and alternate scenes
• 1982 promotional featurettes
• Trailers and TV spots
• Featurette “Promoting Dystopia: Rendering the Poster Art”
• Marketing and merchandise gallery (images)
• Featurette “Deck-A-Rep: The True Nature of Rick Deckard”
• Featurette “–Nexus Generation: Fans & Filmmakers”

Disc five has the workprint version of the film, with a commentary.

Christ. I dunno, it has everything. And of course:

“The Ultimate Collector’s Edition will be presented in a unique 5-disc digi-package with handle which is a stylish version of Rick Deckard’s own briefcase. In addition, each briefcase will be individually numbered and in limited supply. Included is a lenticular motion film clip from the original feature, miniature origami unicorn figurine, miniature replica spinner car, and collector’s photographs, as well as a signed personal letter from Sir Ridley Scott.”

Which means there aren’t tons and tons of them. Only, probably, tons. So sure, it ships December 18, but come on! Look at it. Blade Runner loves you long time, ya know?

So yes, I had to give in. I just had to.