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Just released, The Art of Borderlands 2 takes you behind the vibrant, cel-shaded curtain that is Pandora. Over 200 full colour pages show off the unique art style of Borderlands, as well as key changes made during the development of the game.

Celebrating the iconic art of Borderlands – explore the world in style, “The Art of Borderlands 2” offers fans of the games a stunningly visual and in-depth look at the mysterious world of Pandora. This unique and dangerous world has captured the imaginations of millions of gamers, and here you can see it come to life on the page. Filled with hundreds of images, including close-ups of Pandora's envi­ronments, vehicles and one-of-a-kind weapons; you can also follow the creation of your favourite characters and creatures, from the first sketches to the finished product. Every section boasts extensive commentary by the artists and developers who brought the game to life, making “The Art of Borderlands 2” a real collector's item for any fan of the series.

The Art of Borderlands 2 is great for any hardcore Borderlands fans – get your copy today!

Our PC monkey has been banging his banana away furiously sorting out some EPIC new Gorilla Gaming Rigs . Built lovingly with paw picked components from trusted brands such as Asus, Creative and Intel, Gorilla Gaming Rigs certainly pack a nice punch.

To make things even more awesome, for a limited time while stocks last, select Gaming Rigs purchased will also include a free copy of two of the best games released this year. You will recieve a copy of the insanely addictive FPS Borderlands 2 and a copy of the tactical strategy game XCOM . Also available is the Gorilla Warfare Rig which includes a free copy of the blockbuster smash hit Call of Duty Black Ops II.

If you're remotely interested in getting a serious gaming rig or are hunting for the ULTIMATE gift for an incredibly special someone , look no further than our fantastic Mighty Ape branded Gorilla Gaming Rigs to overclock your Christmas!

Check out these new collectibles that have just been unveiled by the number one manufacture of all things awesome, NECA!

First up, we have everyone's fa­vourite robot pal from Borderlands, Claptrap! The Borderlands 7 inch Scale Deluxe Action Figure – ClapTrap Blu14 (special edition) is a limited edition figure based on the blue variant seen in the original Borderlands game. He features fully posable arms, a retractable drawer, spinning wheels and a super cool Pandora base. If you want this Claptrap in your home/office/vault, get your pre-order in now to secure yours!

Next up we have two uber cool Team Fortress 2 Action Figures – the Pyro and Demoman. These will be limited to 10,000 pieces only! Each also comes bundled with a DLC code for a special in game bonus!

The Pyro features over 25 points of articulation meaning he is SUPER poasble. He of course comes bundled with his super deadly Flamethrower.

The Demoman also features over 25 points of articulation, and comes with his signature Grenade Launcher.

NECA are responsible for a great deal of the fantastic gaming collectibles that exist, and we stock most of them! Check out their full range!

The reviews for Borderlands 2 are rolling in, and it sounds like we're really in for a treat!

“With Borderlands 2, Gearbox has arrived as a real blockbuster studio. Right from the toe-tapping ‘Short Change Hero’ opening cinematic, Borderlands 2 stands out as Gearbox's magnum opus, and one of the most memorable and fun gaming rides I've ever been on.” – 9/10, GameSpy

“Borderlands 2 is still a hillbilly moonshiner sort of game, then, but it's the hillbilly at his canny, tinkering, big-dreaming best. It's the hillbilly at the peak of his powers. It's the hillbilly made majestic.” – 9/10, Eurogamer

“An excellent shooter no one even remotely curious should overlook. Prepare to level. Prepare to loot. Prepare to get lost in the hilarious, bizarre and wonderful world of Pandora.” – 9/10, IGN

You can find loads more great reviews at Metacritic. If you like what you are hearing, then you should pre-order the game, it releases tomorrow!

Borderlands 2, one of the most anticipated games this year, will begin shipping on Wednesday. The game received an amazing review on IGN, check out the quote below, and swing by their site for the full review!

“Borderlands 2 preserves the best parts of the franchise while also making numerous, much needed improvements to areas like narrative and class skill design. Additional visual customization options would make it better, and the occasional technical issue takes away from the experience, but overall this is an excellent shooter no one even remotely curious should overlook. Prepare to level. Prepare to loot. Prepare to get lost in the hilarious, bizarre and wonderful world of Pandora.” – 9/10, IGN

If you want to receive Borderlands 2 on release day then place your pre-order now!

Borderlands 2 will be releasing later this month. Check out this video for an introduction to the game by Sir Hammerlock!

Borderdlands 2 is just around the corner, and we here at Mighty Ape couldn't be more excited! With its unique art style and memorable characters, its one of the best new IP's to emerge this generation.

Luckily for us all, NECA have produced two of the coolest gaming collectibles we have seen! Both the Borderlands ClapTrap Action Figure and Borderlands Psycho Bandit Action Figure are very true to the game in their appearance. The brilliant cel-shading we all know and love comes to life in these fantastic figures.

The Borderlands ClapTrap Action Figure features a large wheel, retractable drawer, antenna, and fully poseable arms. Claptrap also comes with a cool display base and is in stock right now!

The Borderlands Psycho Bandit Action Figure is a highly-articulated and fully posable figure, and includes his trusty buzz axe with rotating blade. The Psycho Bandit is due in October, pre-order now to secure yours!

We've also started rolling out a brand new feature – rotatable 360° images! Selected products will offer you the ability to preview an item by rotating and magnifying an image of it. Simply click on image with the blue 360°icon in the corner to see a rotatable 360° image of the product. Super cool! Both of the Borderlands figures above feature 360° images so check them out now!

Borderlands 2 officially releases on September 20th, that's less than three weeks from now. If you haven't yet pre-ordered the game we suggest that you do, here are three reasons why you should pre-order:

• Pre-order Borderlands and receive an exclusive Borderlands 2 Key Ring and a huge exclusive A1 size Borderlands 2 Poster!
• You will also receive access to the Premiere Club Pack which includes the Gearbox Gold Gun Pack, Golden Key and Vault Hunter’s Relic fre­e!
• Day one delivery anywhere in NZ!

Borderlands 2 is easily one of the most eagerly awaited games of 2012 – and it's shipping next month! We got to spend some hands on time with the game yesterday and we can say without doubt, it's freaking epic. The game has shot straight to #1 on our most wanted list – we can't wait! :D

Pre-order Borderlands 2 from Mighty Ape and you'll score:

• A huge A1 size exclusive Borderlands 2 ‘Salvador’ Borderlands 2 poster
• An exclusive Borderlands 2 Key Ring
• The Borderlands 2 Premiere Club DLC pack
• Guaranteed RELEASE DAY delivery NZ wide!

We only have a limited number of Posters and Key Rings available – secure yours today!

This brilliant new Borderlands 2 trailer was released earlier today. You've got to love the juxtaposition of the music with the carnage happening on screen. What do you think of the trailer? Excited?