Sony and Media Molecule have announced the official release date for the sackboy sequel, LittleBigPlanet 2. In addition, pre-ordering the game from selected retailers will give gamers exclusive costumes to enjoy in-game. Selected retailers include Amazon, BestBuy, GameStop and more.

LittleBigPlanet 2 will hit the stores on November 16th 2010, just in time for Christmas. Media Molecule has also announced the availability of a Collectors Edition of the game, but it will be available in limited quantities. The Collectors Edition will feature:

• A copy of LittleBigPlanet 2 – duh.
• Your own little “Sackboy” – 7” of plushie-goodness for you to accompany you on your journey thru LBP2.
• Exclusive LBP2 “game ends” – keep your PS3 games in a tidy, organized and ‘Sack-ured” within these unique bookends
• One stop shop for exclusive DLC + more – regarding in-game content, the LBP2 Collector’s Edition comes packed with 11 different pre-order costumes, including:
  • Disney / Pixar’s Toy Story 3’s “Aliens” Sackboy Costume
  • Disney’s TRON: Legacy “Clu” Sackboy Costume
  • The Muppets’ “The Great Gonzo” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Ratchet” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Clank” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Crocodile” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Vulture” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Cobra” Sackboy Costume
  • Even More Animals’ “Mandrill” Sackboy Costume
• And exclusive to the LittleBigPlanet 2’s Collectors Edition:
  • PlayStation’s “Jak” Sackboy Costume
  • PlayStation’s “Daxter” Sackboy Costume
  • 5 exclusive LBP2 PSN Avatars – Lastly, complete your PlayStation experience with a new identity on the PlayStation Network with these new avatars.

Pre-Order Offers:

• Amazon.com
  • Ratchet & Clank Costumes x2
  • Animal Costumes x4
• BestBuy & BestBuy.com
  • Toy Story Alien Costume
  • Animal Costumes x4
• GameStop & GameStop.com
  • Tron: Legacy Costume
  • Animal Costumes x4