132w ago - Sony European Product Manager Alex Pavey has shared some new details today on the LittleBigPlanet 2 PS3 Limited Collector's Edition, as follows:

We've got lots of other bits of cool LBP news to share as we get closer to January, and I think the best place to start is with some details of what you'll actually be holding in your hands when the release date comes around.

First of all, here's a glimpse at the standard edition packshot for Europe and other PAL countries.

But even more excitingly, here are the details many of you have been waiting for about the Limited Collector's Edition...

The LittleBigPlanet 2 Limited Collector's Edition comes wrapped in striking SteelBook packaging. The pic above shows the full package - the various logos are on a transparent outer sleeve, which slides off to leave you with a clean and iconic image of Sackboy's iconic zip.

It's also packed with some cool exclusive DLC content - in addition to five PSN avatars, there are seven brand new Sackboy costumes that should serve as perfect inspiration for your new creations:

• Disney / Pixar's Toy Story 3′s "Alien" Costume
• Disney's TRON: Legacy "Clu" Costume
• The Muppets' "The Great Gonzo" Costume
• Even More...