Quantum Mechanix opens pre-orders tomorrow for their new Mal holster artisan replica, from Firefly. At 3 P.M. (ET) on May 14, 2010, you can go to the QMx website to place your order for this highly limited-edition leather replica of Malcolm Reynolds’ gun holster. The holster costs about $300, and only 500 pieces will be produced. It is expected to ship in August, 2010. [A stunt pistol replica is also available for an additional $160.]
Gentle Giant has joined with Borders bookstores to create an exclusive set of Star Wars logo bookends, available only from Borders and Borders.com. The limited-edition, hand-numbered set sells for about $60. End-to-end the bookends measure 9.25 inches long x 3 inches wide x 4.25 inches high. Only 5000 were produced, so act now if you want this nice piece sitting on your book or video shelf.
Available only at Borders and Borders.com. Retail price $59.99
Blizzard Entertainment announced today the official release date of Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty, the highly anticipated follow-up game to the 1998 hit Starcraft. First announced in May 2007, the Starcraft 2 game has been in beta testing mode since February of this year. You can pre-order your copy now for about $60 at Amazon.com and other retailers; a Collector’s Edition version will set you back $100. Shortly after its release to retail, the game will also be available for purchase directly from Blizzard.
First 4 Figures will soon release an exclusive version of the Zant statue, from their Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess line. The exclusive, limited-edition version includes an alternate unmasked head, interchangeable with the regular helmet version. The hand-painted statue comes dressed in a detailed, tailored fabric costume with luminous detailing that glows in the dark.
Cast in poly-stone, the 1/4 scale statue stands approximately 21 inches tall (including base). With only 250 pieces available world-wide and price tag of $350, if you want this exclusive version you had better pre-order now. The statue is scheduled to ship in Q2 of 2010.
Perhaps a special Mother’s Day gift for the Tolkien or Lord of the Rings fan, Weta is now shipping stone pendants engraved with select images or motifs from Middle-Earth. The pendants feature an image of a Gandolf rune, Arwen’s coronation crown, or the White Tree of Gondor. These unique, natural stone pendants are hand-polished, delivered in a pouch and tied with an adjustable black string.
