Normally, I leave toy and figurine reviews to Darryn. He seems to know what he’s looking for in a modeled piece of plastic, and is much better toy photographer than I am. However, when I saw the Red Knight statue that came in the Dark Souls 3 Collector’s Edition that I bought for my other half (from the awesome people at AWX), I was blown away.
The statue that came with the Dark Souls 2 collector’s Edition was also impressive, there’s no doubt, but this one is even more so. I think what impresses me the most is the sense of movement that is somehow brilliantly translated to a stationary figure. The arms can’t move, and yet it seems like the dual wielding Red Knight is going to come whirling at me any moment in a flurry of death and mayhem.
The detail on the Red Knight is equally impressive, with every link of chainmail, buckle on the armor and chink in the plate recreated in exquisite detail. From the boots all the way to the helmet, every inch of the statue is well textured, with plenty of details to be found upon closer inspection.
While heavy, the statue isn’t so heavy to be immovable. The swords are inserted into the hands by removing the pommels, which can then be replaced. They are quite small, so this can be a bit of a delicate procedure if you’re not careful.
Combined with the comprehensive art book and cloth map, this Collector’s Edition is definitely worthwhile. I will be admiring this statue for years to come, almost as much as I admire my husband’s skills in the game – I would throw my controller before I’d have the patience to play like that, but at least he doesn’t seem to die all the time, which I would do constantly.
If you haven’t already, you really should enter to win the Dark Souls 3 Collector’s Edition we’re giving away – it’s so very worthwhile, even if you intend to play the actual game on a different platform.
Last Updated: January 4, 2017
Ottokie
April 14, 2016 at 11:03
http://33.media.tumblr.com/2be2554874d0e47605127c54fec704cf/tumblr_inline_mzo0awUpoF1sn1zi7.jpg
Admiral Chief in New York
April 14, 2016 at 11:10
Same here, but we need it for different reasons.
I need it….to sell it….to buy other things
Ottokie
April 14, 2016 at 11:13
I need it for my display case. It will look spiffy next to my illidan statue and gunter penguin plushie
Admiral Chief in New York
April 14, 2016 at 12:30
GUNTER!
LOL
Loftus
April 14, 2016 at 11:35
Agents of Lazygamer can’t win competitions 😛
*neither does people who comment on their forums 🙁
HairyEwok
April 14, 2016 at 11:43
Yup, usually the people that give 1 comment every 3 or so odd months get to win nice things.
Loftus
April 14, 2016 at 11:49
That i have tried also, it doesn’t work. Rumor has it hugging someone at Lazygamer gives one the power to win competitions….
DragonSpirit009
April 14, 2016 at 11:53
Well this explains a lot why I lose!
Admiral Chief in New York
April 14, 2016 at 12:32
This is true.
The actual fact is that once Geoff fondles your nipples, your RNG factor goes up exponentially
Loftus
April 14, 2016 at 12:33
Even if ones has a 3rd nipple ?
Admiral Chief in New York
April 14, 2016 at 12:33
Then you crap out
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
April 14, 2016 at 11:07
HE IS STILL DANCING AND SINGING ABOUT THE WONDERFUL FLOWERS THAT SLAUGHTERED HIM ON HIS WAY TO HIS CAMP FIRE!!!
DragonSpirit009
April 14, 2016 at 11:17
I never really understood the reason for collecting toy statue/figurines… *said the girl with a shelf full of dragon statues*
Ottokie
April 14, 2016 at 11:20
Do you have a Spyro dragon statue? 😛
DragonSpirit009
April 14, 2016 at 11:39
Had one, but it died when one of my dogs got hold of it <_<
HairyEwok
April 14, 2016 at 11:45
I think it’s a Yoshi.
Original Heretic
April 14, 2016 at 11:25
Soon. Oh, my DS3 adventures shall begin oh so soon…..
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
April 14, 2016 at 11:27
You mean….
http://i.imgur.com/WRaSz.gif
Original Heretic
April 14, 2016 at 11:33
Oh, yes, there’ll be a fair share of nasties, waiting to take my blood. But their blood will run MUCH more freely than mine!! I’ll even make the skeletons bleed! Muhahahahahaha!
Admiral Chief in New York
April 14, 2016 at 12:33
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL