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The first large piece of Diablo III [[merchandise]], this statue was created by Side Show Toys.
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The first large piece of Diablo III [[merchandise]], this large, highly-detailed statue was created by Side Show Toys and went on sale in mid-2009.
  
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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-statue.jpg|frame|Quite a paperweight.]]
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==Making of the Statue==
  
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[[File:Merch-barb-statue6.jpg|thumb|250px|Quite a paperweight.]]
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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.
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* See [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=barb-statue the statue's creation] in the gallery.
  
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===News Milestones===
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/sideshow-diablo-iii-overthrown-nearing-final-stages/ May 13, 2009] -- Short interview with the Side Show sculptors.
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/painted-diablo-iii-overthrown-diorama-unveiled/ June 12, 2009] -- Fully painted final statue unveiled.
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* [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.
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[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/diablo-3-barbarian-merch-arrives/ December 1, 2009] -- First shipped statues arrive.
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<gallery>
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File:Merch-barb-statue1.jpg|In a new home.
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File:Merch-barb-statue2.jpg|With a free apple.
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File:Merch-barb-statue3.jpg|Rough version.
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File:Merch-barb-statue4.jpg|Under construction.
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File:Merch-barb-statue5.jpg|Putting it together.
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File:Merch-barb-statue6.jpg|Final version.
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Revision as of 07:05, 27 January 2010

The first large piece of Diablo III merchandise, this large, highly-detailed statue was created by Side Show Toys and 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 through Side Show Toy for $299.99. Limited quantities remain.

Making of the Statue

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.


News Milestones

  • May 13, 2009 -- Short interview with the Side Show sculptors.
  • June 22, 2009 -- First edition of the statue sells out in two days.

December 1, 2009 -- First shipped statues arrive.