Gears of War 2 promo tank. Any new details?

[TVs Hasselhoff]

Couldn't find another thread for this on the forums here.

Anyone get to see, or have any idea of the size of this tank they are giving away with a special edition pre-order at Bestbuy for Gears of War 2?

I know it is a remote control and not radio control, but anyone dig up any specifics on the tank?

Once again, Gamestop will lose out on a sale, as incentives like this will always trump their "limited edition tin" specials every time.

[chicnstu]

My little brother is the one getting GoW2, he planned on buying the Lancer along with the LE but now the tank appeals more to him....probably because it doesn't cost $150 http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Athefre/wink.gif

[Oobgarm]

My understanding is that it's pretty small. It's a '$29.99 value', so it can't be very big.

[Poofta!]

My understanding is that it's pretty small. It's a '$29.99 value', so it can't be very big.

where does this 'understanding' come from? all the geniuses at cheapassgamer?

truth is - no one knows its size. it is *definitely* not small, as a 30$ value implies its at least 6" long. either way, getting this for free is better than paying an extra 70$ for a plastic toy gun that does nothing.

[gepeto]

Thanks for the heads up on the preorder. Quick question can you preoder at the store or is it online only?

[ProgrammingAce]

the best buy website tried to get me to buy a protection plan for the tank...

[The 1 2 P]

the best buy website tried to get me to buy a protection plan for the tank...

Are you really that surprised? Atleast your insurance company didn't ask if you wanted the tank included in your coverage.

[Oobgarm]

where does this 'understanding' come from? all the geniuses at cheapassgamer?

truth is - no one knows its size. it is *definitely* not small, as a 30$ value implies its at least 6" long. either way, getting this for free is better than paying an extra 70$ for a plastic toy gun that does nothing.

Based on some things I've overheard at the store from a few people, plus this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2aFSAf32DY

http://s4.tinypic.com/23h0qxi.jpghttp://s4.tinypic.com/i3bhqd.jpg

[TVs Hasselhoff]

Based on some things I've overheard at the store from a few people, plus this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2aFSAf32DY

http://s4.tinypic.com/23h0qxi.jpghttp://s4.tinypic.com/i3bhqd.jpg

Well, that pic sold me.

In for one tank!

Now the Godzilla and Wall-E figures on my desk will have something to battle.

[acem77]

gears of war 2 Centaur R/C tank details? how many channels.
I cant find any spec details on the tank...other than size
If its only 2 channel that would be lame.
hope it has real left, right, forward, back controls.
i did see some place that said the turret is controlable.
maybe it is really I/R controlled like the airhogs mini choppers to keep cost down.

[CDiablo]

Do you have a link to this, it seems like something I would waste my money on.

[ProgrammingAce]

i was under the impression it was wired.

it's the pre-order bonus from best buy

[acem77]

i was under the impression it was wired.

it's the pre-order bonus from best buy


I hope its not wired. but RC could be radio or remote controlled....???

I know most ads for the IR choppers call them radio control but there is no radio in them.

[gepeto]

I preordered mine and you have to get the gears 2 360 case it has a card that must be presented at time of pickup to get the tank. preorder is only 5 bucks.

[Poofta!]

i ordered mine online from bestbuy.com, pretty excited to get it. i dont wanna bother going to best buy and reserving it... bleh.

the way i see it, im gonna get the game anyway, might as well get a free r/c tank.

also, its definitely NOT wired. hence its r/c means! lol

for 30$ (MSRP) i expect it to be a decent toy.

[acem77]

i ordered mine online from bestbuy.com, pretty excited to get it. i dont wanna bother going to best buy and reserving it... bleh.

the way i see it, im gonna get the game anyway, might as well get a free r/c tank.

also, its definitely NOT wired. hence its r/c means! lol

for 30$ (MSRP) i expect it to be a decent toy.

it should be cool for $30, but r/c can just mean remote control,(wired, radio or Ir)

does the tank preoder have to be done online?

[PapaStu]

Threads merged.

The pre-order doesn't need to be done online. You can go instore and grab the case that mentions the RC tank and 'reserve' at the register.

[acem77]

I think the offer is over.. i thought it went to the 7th?