Left 4 Dead's 'Tank' figure unveiled, busting through bank accounts
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We've got some mixed emotions about the just revealed Tank mini-statue (statuette just doesn't seem fitting for a giant terrifying zombie), created by Gaming Heads for Valve. Sure, its detail is marvelous and it comes with a totally sweet, albeit miniature, pump-action shotgun, but it's also 325 real-life actual dollars for the "exclusive edition".
At 15 inches tall, you'd better have a real special place in your heart (and in your house, preferably a cage) to shell out that kind of cash. If you'd like to save yourself a bit of money, there's a less-exclusive version (limited to a run of 750) for $300, but unfortunately it comes with no mini pump-action shotgun. And frankly, we both know that's completely unacceptable. How else will you fight off the little monster when he goes after your throat? Hmmm? Interested parties will be glad to know that orders appear to be open as of right now, though the statue won't be set free until "Q1 2011."
At 15 inches tall, you'd better have a real special place in your heart (and in your house, preferably a cage) to shell out that kind of cash. If you'd like to save yourself a bit of money, there's a less-exclusive version (limited to a run of 750) for $300, but unfortunately it comes with no mini pump-action shotgun. And frankly, we both know that's completely unacceptable. How else will you fight off the little monster when he goes after your throat? Hmmm? Interested parties will be glad to know that orders appear to be open as of right now, though the statue won't be set free until "Q1 2011."
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 1:35PM Wazzup4567 said
Im a Tank buster!
And that this is so details.... Its grotesque....
But This is why I love Valve :D
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And that this is so details.... Its grotesque....
But This is why I love Valve :D
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 2:16PM liquidsoap89 said
@ailurus74
``I'm not sure what upsets me more. The fact that Valve KNOWS people will actually pay for this shit...
...or the fact that people actually do``
Fixed it, and I would definitely buy this is I had some extra money...
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``I'm not sure what upsets me more. The fact that Valve KNOWS people will actually pay for this shit...
...or the fact that people actually do``
Fixed it, and I would definitely buy this is I had some extra money...
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 2:17PM Grey said
@ailurus74
Chill out dude. I could understand where you were coming from if this was a cheap plastic piece of shit that they are price gouging the crap out of, but it's not. The amount of detail on it makes the pricing reasonable. Also, if I had a 6 figure salary you can bet your ass I would buy every last one of these things...Sadly I don't make that amount of dough and can only dream... I don't get why you are upset about what people do with their own hard earned money though.
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Chill out dude. I could understand where you were coming from if this was a cheap plastic piece of shit that they are price gouging the crap out of, but it's not. The amount of detail on it makes the pricing reasonable. Also, if I had a 6 figure salary you can bet your ass I would buy every last one of these things...Sadly I don't make that amount of dough and can only dream... I don't get why you are upset about what people do with their own hard earned money though.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 2:59PM The Aquacharger said
@Grey
My friends have bought some game figurines before for around thismuch and they were just cheap plastic POS that broke upon arrival.
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My friends have bought some game figurines before for around thismuch and they were just cheap plastic POS that broke upon arrival.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 3:23PM Drakkenfyre said
@ailurus74
Valve didn't put this out. Another company did, with licensing from Valve.
Like I said about the last one, these things aren't worth it. The company expects someone to buy a statue of every class from TF2, and every infected from Left 4 Dead, at $300 a piece? I don't think so.
I doubt very seriously this company will sell many of any of them.
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Valve didn't put this out. Another company did, with licensing from Valve.
Like I said about the last one, these things aren't worth it. The company expects someone to buy a statue of every class from TF2, and every infected from Left 4 Dead, at $300 a piece? I don't think so.
I doubt very seriously this company will sell many of any of them.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 3:27PM The Aquacharger said
@Grey
Also I've seen someone make WH figurines (big ones for Apoc) and fully detail them down to every last inch and sell them for cheaper then $150.
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Also I've seen someone make WH figurines (big ones for Apoc) and fully detail them down to every last inch and sell them for cheaper then $150.
Posted: Aug 1st 2010 12:36PM Fata1Stryke said
@ailurus74
I know that if I had the spare cash, I'd buy one in a second.
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I know that if I had the spare cash, I'd buy one in a second.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 1:55PM Istari Spartan said
Reminds me of when I got my achievement for killing a tank by myself during the same run I got the achievement for using pistols only.
Good times.
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Good times.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 1:57PM Pure Black World Tendency said
Huge upper body, tiny legs... must be a UFC fighter.
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Posted: Jul 31st 2010 2:25PM Brando Calrissian said
A friend of mine is having a baby shower soon. I believe I just found the best gift ever.
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Posted: Jul 31st 2010 2:37PM Brando Calrissian said
@Faenix
Because the thing is a foot and a half tall and many people put lots of time into the details. I'm sure you think your time and effort is worth some financial compensation as well.
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Because the thing is a foot and a half tall and many people put lots of time into the details. I'm sure you think your time and effort is worth some financial compensation as well.
Posted: Jul 31st 2010 5:45PM Brando Calrissian said
@kjsin1994
You thought wrong. I'll let it go this time.
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You thought wrong. I'll let it go this time.
Posted: Aug 1st 2010 1:04AM juggalotusmx said
Valve + Zbrush + 3D Printer = :), what else can you ask?
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Posted: Aug 1st 2010 12:39PM AdamSpruijt said
It comes with a shotgun, next time actually try looking at the product page.
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