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Products: Marcus Fenix (Platinum) and Boomer (Bronze) Statues

Company: Mindzeye Studios

MSRP: Marcus Fenix $205 (Also in Bronze)
Boomer – $260 (Also in Platinum)

Review by: Bill Jones

Photos by: Sarah Kumley and Bill Jones

Mindzeye Studios already had our attention with its painted Hellboy statue. Despite some very minor flaws, the incredible attention to detail made it a fantastic collectible for any fan of Mike Mignola’s creation. And as much as it pains me to say it as such a big fan of Hellboy, the company’s take on the Gears of War license is even more impressive.

At the core, it’s that same attention to detail, not to mention a respect for the Gears property, that makes the latest creations of Pete Jirles and his design team incredible successes. Mindzeye earns every cent of the $200+ price tags on these heavy pieces of sculpted metal. While the statues may not be in everyone’s budget, Gears of War is a franchise that has spawned a nearly $1,000 Lancer replica and a $500 Locust bust. So in comparison, the statues come in at a fraction of the cost with all the same display case prominence to stare at in appreciation and show off to friends. (more…)

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Product: Hellboy – Painted Statue

Company: Mindzeye Studios

MSRP: $250 ($265 in Cold-Cast Bronze)

Review by: Bill Jones

Photos by: Bill Jones and Sarah Kumley

File this gift idea under, “For the Hellboy fan who seemingly has it all.”

We saw one of these bad boys at Comic-Con International in San Diego – well, a limited, exclusive variant of one – and just had to get our hands on it. Standing at 14.75 inches and weighing in at 5.25 pounds, it’s a towering piece of art perfect for the mantle of the hardcore fan of Mike Mignola’s most notable creation, Hellboy.

Mindzeye Studios, which previously created statues with the Hybrid license, not only acquired the license to Mignola’s creation to sculpt a statue in the image of its title character, but collaborated with the writer/artist on its design, and the result is absolutely fantastic. It is inspired specifically by the story “The Third Wish,” and roughly half of the statue’s height consists of a rock pedestal atop of which Hellboy stands. His demonic right fist is clenched, and in the other hand he’s carrying his unusually oversized revolver. (more…)

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