Complete Calvin and Hobbes and Buffy coming...

In the category of cool stuff available for pre-order on Amazon that I really didn't need to know about, allow me to share the knowledge that currently taunts me...

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes is a 1440-page, three-volume slipcased hardcover collection of Bill Watterson's comic strip masterpiece coming October 4. It will retail for $150, but you can pre-order it (with free Super Saver Shipping!) for a mere $94.50 (37% off).

Then, prepare yourself for the Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Collector's Set on November 15, which collects all seven seasons of Joss Whedon's signature series on 40 DVDs. It will retail for $200, but you can pre-order it (with, yes, free shipping) for just $140 (30% off).