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Dark Horse to Publish an Ultimate Collection of “Metal Gear Solid”

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Dark Horse and Konami present a collection twenty years in the making, translated into English for the first time: The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV!

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV contains two historic volumes of concept and key art from Yoji Shinkawa, art director and illustrator behind Metal Gear Solid, MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater, MGS4: Guns of the Patriots, and MGS: Peace Walker. This definitive chronicle of characters, vehicles, and weapons is the ultimate companion to the tactical espionage and future warfare of Hideo Kojima’s celebrated Metal Gear universe, translated to English for the first time ever while leaving the original Japanese handwriting intact. Japanese publisher, Shinkigensha, is the original publisher of The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV.

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV is a two-book set packaged in a gorgeous collectible slipcase. The collection includes The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV and Peace Walker Gallery Works and Studio Works. Totaling 800 pages, The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV retails for $79.99, and is the perfect companion to Dark Horse’s The Art of Metal Gear Solid V.

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV goes on sale May 8, 2018.

Metal Gear Solid: Quiet 1/6 Scale Model Kit by Gecco

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Gecco Corp. has revealed their highly detailed resin model kit of Metal Gear Solid‘s Quiet as a 1/6 scale statue.

This kit is cast from the master silicon mold used to create the original sculpture of the “Quiet 1/6 scale prepainted PVC statue.” Quantity of this kit is limited to 50 sets only.

Sculpted by Shin Tanabe with a digital sculpt by Masaki Akao, the kit retails for $199.99 and requires painting and assembly and will be released January 2017.

Metal Gear Solid V: Venom Snake statue by Gecco

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Gecco has revealed by a Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Venom Snake 1/6 Scale Statue. Being released in late October or November 2016, the statue will retail for $299 and is sculpted by Shinya Yamaoka, digitally sculpted Masaki Akao, and painted by Katsushige Akeyama.

The painful scars suffered from XOF attack in the end of “Ground Zeroes” are faithfully sculpted on the face, and the skin texture is very realistic. Furthermore, the paint technique enhances the character’s aging facial expression.

His combat uniform has an amazing amount of details from the subtle wrinkles to the complex camouflage paint pattern. Every detail of this character has been captured faithfully by all artists involved.

The small accessories, such as porches, belts and water bottle, are made by hand whereas the rifle and bionic arm are sharply sculpted by digital.

Venom Snake can be displayed with or without the scarf according to your preference. The display base is the same stage as the Quiet statue, the Aabe Shifap Ruins. This is the ultimate Venom Snake statue, combining both his relaxed posture smoking the Phantom Cigar and capturing his tension keenly scanning the environment.

Dark Horse to Publish The Art of Metal Gear Solid V

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The Art of Metal Gear Solid VDark Horse has announced the newest video game art book in its long line of best-selling, award-winning titles with The Art of Metal Gear Solid V!

Witness the concept and design behind the genre-defining science-fiction military action and drama of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

Chronicling the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by Konami Digital Entertainment and featuring hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen art, this beautifully assembled volume is an essential addition to any gamer’s collection. Dark Horse is proud to offer a piece of gaming history with The Art of Metal Gear Solid V!

In addition to the standard release, The Art of Metal Gear Solid V will also receive a limited edition of four hundred copies packaged in a tactical slipcase featuring an exclusive fine art print by superstar illustrator Ashley Wood!

The Art of Metal Gear Solid V is in stores November 2, 2016.

Gecco’s Metal Gear Solid V, Quiet 1/6 Scale Statue

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Gecco Corp has announced that Quiet, the sniper unable to speak from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is recreated as 1/6 scale statue.

Retailing for $289, this 1/6 scale statue is sculpted by Shin Tanabe and Jinto with a digital sculpt by Masaki Akao and paint by Katsushige Akeyama.

Quiet, the sniper unable to speak from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is recreated as 1/6 scale statue. Her powerful feminine pose contrasts beautifully with the long and hard sniper rifle in hand. All of the details have been faithfully captured from the smallest bolt on the rifle to the ripped sheer tights on her legs making this an incredibly realistic piece of art!

The head is interchangeable with the butterfly mark face. The knife and handgun are detachable from the statue along with the sniper rifle which can be displayed with or without the suppressor.

All her beauty marks are faithfully painted as seen in the model sheet. The display base features the motif of the Aabe Shifap Ruins where she tried to capture Snake.

SDCC 2015: Metal Gear Exclusive figure by Gecco

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Gecco Corp. has revealed their exclusive figure for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. At this year’s convention, you’ll be able to pick up the Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes “Jamais Vu”/Raiden 1/6 Scale Statue, White Armor Variant.

In contrast to the familiar clean shiny black armor of MGRR Raiden, this exclusive white version tells the story of his fierce battles, highlighting his damaged armor.

His usual weapons, the blades and scabbards, are changed to the giant rocket launcher on his back and the assault rifle in his right hand. The assault rifle can be displayed with or without the suppressor.

The base features sandbags piled high and a fallen sign, representing a classic stage of the video game.
The eye glows red with a mounted LED in the head. The effect of “Augment Mode” is added on the visor.

“Jamus VU” is the extra mission unlocked only after clearing the main story of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Raiden got called in to eliminate the mysterious bioroids known as “Snatchers” that had infiltrated the base by killing people and stealing their identities. The White Armor can be gained after completing this mission on normal difficulty.

Here’s more details:

  • Price: US$195.00
  • Size：1/6 scale （32 cm high）
  • Release：July 8th, 2015 at SDCC Gecco booth
  • Prepainted statue
  • Material：ABS/PVC
  • Sculpt：Shinya Akao (HEADLONG)
  • Paint： Katsushige Akeyama (-accent-)
  • C)Konami Digital Entertainment

For those who cannot attend SDCC, the limited quantity will be distributed by the below distributors. Pre-order will start on May 11th. The goods will be shipped in the end of July.

  • Mamegyorai (Japan)
  • Ultra Tokyo Connection (North America)
  • D4TOYS (Other countries)

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