17,263
edits
Changes
ADVERTISEMENT
From Diablo Wiki
no edit summary
The first large piece of Diablo III [[merchandise]], this large, highly-detailed statue was created by Side Show Toysand went on sale in mid-2009.
The first round of statues sold out in two days, and they are currently available on back order. The statue may be purchased [http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=80231 through Side Show Toy for $299.99]. Limited quantities remain.
[[File:Merch-barb-statue6.jpg|thumb|250px|Quite a paperweight.]]
Side Show Toys and Blizzard collaborated to release numerous making-of photos, as well as a few interviews with the sculptors and other behind the scenes info. Various news posts about this statue can be seen in the news archives, and '''dozens '''of photos of the process are sorted in the Image Gallery.
* See [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=barb-statue the statue's creation] in the gallery.
===News Milestones===
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sideshow-diablo-iii-overthrown-nearing-final-stages/ May 13, 2009] -- Short interview with the Side Show sculptors.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/painted-diablo-iii-overthrown-diorama-unveiled/ June 12, 2009] -- Fully painted final statue unveiled.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-iii-overthrown-limited-edition-sold-out/ June 22, 2009] -- First edition of the statue sells out in two days.
[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-barbarian-merch-arrives/ December 1, 2009] -- First shipped statues arrive.
<gallery>
File:Merch-barb-statue1.jpg|In a new home.
File:Merch-barb-statue2.jpg|With a free apple.
File:Merch-barb-statue3.jpg|Rough version.
File:Merch-barb-statue4.jpg|Under construction.
File:Merch-barb-statue5.jpg|Putting it together.
File:Merch-barb-statue6.jpg|Final version.
</gallery>
[[category:merchandise]]
