There’s a new development in the ongoing saga of Detroit’s proposed Robocop statue with project organizer Jerry Paffendorf’s announcement that the statue is about to be cast in bronze. A 1:1 replica of RoboCop, recently completed by Hollywood-based robot replica builder Fred Barton, is currently at Across the Board Creations in Canada, where it is being 3D scanned and scaled up to a 10 foot tall foam form. Upon completion, the statue will be cast at Venus Bronze Works in Detroit. A location for the statue has not yet been selected, but it’s “definitely coming”.
(The Detroit News via LaughingSquid)
Don’t get too excited, the bust we are referring to is made of expertly-crafted resin. This 7-inch limited edition Daenerys Targaryen bust from Dark Horse features a newly hatched baby dragon on her shoulder, recalling the events of Season 1. Plus, the base is designed to mimic the opening sequence of the show.
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, this piece will surely start some conversations.
Product Page ($124.99/Pre-order for July 2012)
Only in a mall in Seoul would you stumble upon a statue like this. I don’t really have words except to say: well, we’ve all been there.
via Reddit
Sideshow Collectibles is releasing a 16″ Dead Space Isaac Clarke figure which features an illuminating helmet visor and is armed with his signature plasma cutter. A Sideshow Exclusive version will also be available which includes an additional right hand holding a ripper saw.
The figures are currently available for pre-order, and are expected to drop in the 2nd quarter of 2012. Check out some additional photos after the break.
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This 1/6 scale Batman by Kotobukiya needs to be on your shelf. The DC Comics ArtFX statue is one of the most popular designs, but now Batman is sporting the black costume instead of the blue one. The dynamic style is inspired by Jim Lee’s drawings from 2002. It’s highly detailed and ready to be pre-ordered for your collection.
View more photos of the Caped Crusader after the break.
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Icon Heroes has produced a fantastic looking Cat’s Lair resin statue and pre-orders are now being accepted. The statue is a limited edition of 600 and is expected to ship in the first quarter of 2012.
Check out an additional image after the break.
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If Yamato USA’s Sexy Robot Pink Bathing Suit Statue was was actually an award, I would hate to think what it was an award for. Excellence in the field of robot porn?
Do androids dream of electric sheep? We may never know. Fortunately, neither androids nor humans have to rely on dreams for visions of this metallic beauty as Yamato USA proudly makes the fantasy world of Hajime Sorayama a reality. The Fantasy Figure Gallery Hajime Sorayama Sexy Robot 001 in Pink Bathing Suit #1 Statue utilizes the latest in digital sculpting technology. Yamato USA’s Fantasy Figure Gallery, in collaboration with Jerry Macaluso’s Pop Culture Shock Collectibles, presents here one of master Sorayama’s famous “sexy robots”– anatomically correct female robots appearing to have been fashioned of molten silver. This resin statue stands approximately 22-inches tall and includes a specially designed base, as well as a removable pink fabric bathing suit, all packaged in a collector-style window box.
Removable bathing suit? Nice.
Product Page ($289.99 / Save $10 using the code “2011NA10″ at checkout)
If you’ve ever wondered how Nintendo thanks its employees for 20 years of faithful service – here’s the answer. This bronze Mario was awarded to Jerry Danson, Senior Manager of Systems and Engineering. His son posted this photo on Reddit and reported that his Dad’s job consists primarily of designing, building, and operating the machines that produce the packaging for all their games. I’m sure it would have been nicer if Mario’s hand had a bonus check in it.
(Reddit via GSW)
If I had enough money for one of those fancy home theaters like the ones you see in the homes of the super rich and nerdy, I would put this 1:1 scale R2-D2 Clone Wars figure in the lobby right next to my giant T-800.
From the product page:
This 1:1 scale R2-D2 Monument is unmatchable in its level of authenticity and comes with a hand numbered edition plaque. Handcrafted by the artisans at Gentle Giant, digital modelers processed the data from The Clone Wars animated series, sculptors perfected the design and painters brought the piece to life. The R2-D2 Clone Wars Monument stands 3-feet tall and is the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan’s home or store.
Product Page ($1079/Pre-Order for February 2011)
Kotobukiya’s latest Bishoujo statue breaks away from comic books into the world of the Ghostbusters with “Lucy”—a statue sculpted by Masahiro “Gill Gill” Takahashi based on sketches from artist Shunya Yamashita.
The 9 1/2-inch figure will be released in August, but you can pre-order it now for $47.
Check out more images of the figure after the break.
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