Monday, February 11, 2008

First 4 Figures' Samus Aran's Gunship Model Q3 2008, Pictures

First 4 Figures will be releasing a new model of Samus Aran's Gunship from Metroid Prime 2 this 3rd quarter of 2008. Here's a write up on this model from the First4Figures website:

First 4 Figures is proud to present a new collection of models based on the different gunships in the Metroid universe. The first ship in the line up is Samus Aran's gunship based on the version seen in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

Samus Aran's gunship plays an important role in the Metroid games, serving as a save point and a destination for many of the self destruct sequences. Her gunship in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes closely resembles the ship from the Metroid II and Super Metroid. The gunship is custom built for Samus on Aliehs III.

The model has been painstakingly recreated from original game files to bring about the most accurate representation of Samus Aran's gunship from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.

There are over 50 LED lights throughout the model. On the actual gunship, the windscreen and the four engines at the back all light up. When you turn off the lights, the LEDs very slowly turn off with a fading light effect. On the base, there are LEDs that create a circle light movement .

The point where the ship connects to the base has a swivel joint which lets you tilt and angle the ship to any angle that you want. Comes with a screwdriver to secure desired position.

Please note, you cannot rotate the model on the joint or you will damage the internal wires. The LEDs are guaranteed to last for a minimum of 17 days of continuous use.

Comes in deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity which allows you to purchase the same number of the model next in the Gunship series.

Limited: 750 pieces worldwide

Yup, you read the last line correctly. Only 750 pieces worldwide. So where to get it? Play-Asia has it listed for USD 249.90, 50 dollars off the retail price listed on the official site. So what are you waiting for? Click here for further details.

In the mean time, here are some pictures: