There are various forms of merchandise
released for Manhunt 2, all of which can be found here, although
it is all primarily rare and generally hard to come by. On this
page it is intended to point out everything that Rockstar has released
for the game. All of the merchandise has been broken down into sub
categories.
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Rockstar included this DVD
in press packs released to retailers around the release
of Manhunt 2. It included trailers 1, 2 and 3, presumably
for the retailer to show on TV sets within their store
to show Manhunt 2 off to potential customers within
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This Manhunt 2 press pack
was handed out to North America retailers during the
launch of Manhunt 2. They included numerous effects
such as a Manhunt 2 t-shirt, a double sided Manhunt
2 poster sized at 16" x 21", a DVD containing
Manhunt 2 trailers 1, 2 and 3, a Dixmor Hospital ID
wrist band, Manhunt 2 and Rockstar branded stickers
finishing off the set was a sealed envelope containing
a letter from Dixmor Hospital for the Criminally Insane.
Apparently not all press pack released contained the
Manhunt 2 t-shirt, speaking of which each press pack
seemed custom made for those that receive the package
with ranging sizes and colours. |
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| Prior to a game being released it isn’t unheard of for
a game to go through numerous covers; some games even have different
art on the final product in different countries. The following
is the various box arts available for Manhunt 2:
Box Art #1 – Just as Manhunt 2 was
announced this box art started circulating, it was just a
temp box as evident by the black background and only displaying
the logo. This box art was featured everywhere until Rockstar
released the final box art in mid April. It first surfaced
on February the 6th 2007.
Box Art #2 – This box art was a place
holder that was on display on the large UK chain store HMV,
its purpose was to inform the public that the game was coming
out and that it was now available for pre-order. Judging by
the art on the back of the box it would appear that they where
given the temp art by Rockstar.
Box Art #3 – On April 13th Rockstar
released the final box art (minus the rating certificate).
This is the box art that the game was primarily advertised
around.
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Box Art #2 |
Box Art #3 |
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The patient binder is designed
to house A4 sheets of paper and is marked ‘confidential’,
they are likely the binders in which Daniel and Leo’s
patient files where housed. The binders are all stained
as though to have been through heavy use. On the back
it has a folded Rockstar logo. |
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This Manhunt 2 counter stand
was handed out to retailers for in-store display to
indicate the release of Manhunt 2 in the United States
and Canada. This particular counter stand was handed
out to Canadian retailers, as evident by the English
and French text. The counter stand is approximately
21.5cm x 28cm and is made of sturdy cardboard. |
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| On February the 13th 2007 Internet reports started circulating
of Rockstar releasing a faux ‘Internal Memo’ from
a Dr. Whyte to Dr. Pickman concerning inmates at the ‘Dixmor
Hospital for the Criminally Insane’. The letter contained
no evidence of being from Rockstar other than the mention of
Leo Kasper and Daniel Lamb. The letter came alongside two ID
bracelets. |
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| Similarly to the memo sent out by Rockstar in February 2007
to announce Manhunt 2, this second Dixmor letter was sent out
to retailers and within press packs during the release of Manhunt
2 in North America. In the letter Rockstar thanked the reader
for their continued support of Rockstar Games and Manhunt 2
as well as including an introduction to Manhunt 2. |
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Poster #1 - This double sided
poster was given out to UK retailers around May 2007
and was intended to serve as pre-release advertisement
for Manhunt 2 as well as to be used after the games
release. The poster was created to serve as advertisement
for all three format releases, as evident by the logos
situated towards the bottom of the poster; this is
particularly rare as posters are often created with
a specific format in mind. The imagery is the same
on both sides with only the text altering, with one
saying ‘Coming July’ and the other ‘Out
Now’. Since the game was delayed these posters
were never put into use and as such are very rare
to come across. Also worth noting is the ‘18’
certificate the poster has visible, this is particularly
interesting as it shows that Rockstar fully expected
the game to pass through the BBFC with little to no
issues.
Poster #2 - Like the poster released
to advertise Manhunt 2 in the United Kingdom this
was handed out to North American retailers and features
the Manhunt 2 box art and reads ‘In Stores October
31’ as well as including the platforms the title
is available for down the bottom of the poster. These
posters were handed out to retailers with the goal
of advance release advertising and came in various
sizes including; 18"x 24", 36" x 24"
and 4 foot wide by 6 foot high, the posters are produced
in brilliant razor-sharp 6 colour printed on thick
advertising poster stock.
Poster #3 - This poster was included
in the official strategy guide released by Brady Games
as well as passed out by Rockstar at events that were
used to promote the release of Manhunt 2. The render
of Daniel appears to be based upon the Nintendo Wii
version of Manhunt 2, as evident by the fact that
Daniel is covered in blood and appears to have improved
texture work (over the PS2 version). This poster was
also included in select press packs released by Rockstar.
Poster #4 - Again very similar to
the promotional posters issued in the UK and US, this
poster was used not only to promote the release of
the game but also to advertise the Radio Rebllelion
contest that was set up by Rockstar Games on the official
Manhunt 2 website. |
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Poster 1 Side
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Poster 1 Side
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Poster 2 |
Poster 3 |
Poster 4 |
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Official Manhunt 2 promotional leaflets
were handed out at events to promote Manhunt 2 and in stores
for customers to pick up. The fliers contained the Manhunt
2 box art on the front of the leaflet alongside the release
date of the game and on the back featured an image taken from
the back of the Manhunt 2 box as well as including the game
rating, release game and game synopsis.
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| The promotional stickers for Manhunt 2 are waterproof and
can be used on windows and such, they are made of some form
of plastic. There was no release date for the game set when
the stickers where released as such on the back of the stickers
it says 'Coming Summer 2007'. |
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Just like the first game, the Manhunt 2 official strategy
guide is published by BradyGames. It is yet to be released
but has been announced to be larger than the first guide as
well as being much improved in quality and strategy quality.
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• A complete walkthrough
of the entire game.
• Detailed catalog of weapons.
• In-depth listing of enemies.
• Stealth tactics for using objects in the environment
to overcome enemies.
• Signature Series guide features bonus foldout
and more!
• Platform: PS2, PSP and Wii
• Pages: 240
• Available: worldwide
• Genre: Action/Adventure
• Release date: October 24th 2007
• Author: Tim Bogenn
• Price: $17.99 - £11.99
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The Manhunt 2 custom branded
bloodstained Wii paint job was commissioned by Rockstar
and given out through an official promotion set up by
Rockstar through the official Manhunt 2 website. This
item is supposedly a one off and was not for resale. |
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| The ID bracelets were initially included alongside the faux
‘Internal Memo’ that Rockstar sent out in mid February
2007. The two ID bracelets are for the inmates Leo Kasper and
Daniel Lamb; the bracelets included such information as the
patients’ date of birth and ID number. The wristbands
are approximately 12" long and all the bracelets had variants
of blood splatter and finger prints on them, making no two bracelets
alike. The bracelets are said to have been ripped off by Lamb
and Kasper during their escape from the asylum.
Rockstar also handed these out at events in the build up
to the release of Manhunt 2 and in the press pack they released
to retailers. Newer versions of the ID straps read ‘In
Stores October 31 For PlayStation 2, PSP and Wii’ on
the back.
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The Manhunt 2 Halloween doctor
scrubs were given out to retailers such as Gamestop and
EB Games with the launch of Manhunt 2 in North America.
As Manhunt 2 launched in North America on Halloween day
it seems like a very fitting piece of memorabilia. Also
included with the scrubs is a surgical mask, both the
surgical mask and scrubs are blood stained and are an
adult sized L-XL. |
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Rockstar sent out this exclusive Manhunt
2 branded straight jacket to videogame journalists who
were reviewing Manhunt 2. The straight jacket includes
a branded Rockstar Games logo, Manhunt 2 title and Dixmor
Hospital branding on the back of the jacket. Certain reviewers
such as IGN’s Matt Cassamassina had their name embroidered
onto the back of their jackets. |
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Manhunt 2 t-shirt 01 - The
shirt is white and has a Dixmor Dr. theme, with the
Manhunt 2 logo on the sleeve and 'DOCTOR' written on
the back of the shirt. The shirt was manufactured in
all sizes. |
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Manhunt 2 t-shirt 02 - The
shirt is black and has a Dixmor inmate theme, with the
Manhunt 2 logo on the front, the Dixmor Hospital logo
on the sleeve and 'PATIENT' written on the back of the
shirt. The shirt was manufactured in all sizes. |
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This Manhunt 2 t-shirt was
designed for ladies; as such it is a skinny fit shirt.
The shirt was to be worn at promotional events for Manhunt
2. The shirt is white and has Manhunt 2 written on the
chest in black writing. |
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| The custom Manhunt 2 branded Wii Remote controller wrist straps
were handed out by retailers who pre-ordered Manhunt 2 in North
America. The strap is made from a pretty sturdy rubber and is
designed to look like a Dixmor Hospital inmate ID bracelet.
The strap could also probably be used as a strap for USB flash
drives and digital cameras. |
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For additional images of the various merchandise released for Manhunt
2 you should check out the Gallery
which has an ever growing number of images. Or if you would like to
contribute to this page then get in Contact
with us and let us know what is missing. |
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