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TriForce to produce 1:1 Scale Replicas of Gears of War Weapons & Armour |
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Written by CB Team
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Monday, 02 June 2008 |
 TriForce Sales - a creator of officially licensed 1:1 scale replicas - has announced that it has acquired the license from Epic Games, Inc. to produce 1:1 scale replicas of the weapons and armour from the Gears of War universe.
TriForce has partnered with master sculptor Sid Garrand of Nightmare Armour Studios to recreate the gear worn by Delta Squad of the Coalition of Ordered Governments.
Fans will have a chance to order their own C.O.G. Armour, C.O.G. helmet and the Lancer Assault Rifle, replicas created from designs based on images of Delta Squad, led by game hero Marcus Fenix.
“I have been a huge fan of Gears of War since its release in November of 2006,” said Garrand. “In my spare time I sculpted a full set of armour for myself, which I enjoyed showing off at conventions. When the fans saw it they all asked me how they could get it. I was thrilled when the team from Epic saw it, and liked it, which allowed us to move to the point to where we are today. It all truly began as a labour of love.”
“Sid Garrand’s team came to our offices wearing the armour one day, and everyone here at Epic was blown away. The level of detail in these pieces is incredible, and it’s so rewarding to see our work come to life,” said Dr. Michael Capps, president, Epic Games. “We’re really psyched TriForce will give fans – and our team – the chance to own some of these awesome pieces from the Gears of War franchise.”
TriForce will be hosting a panel showcasing prototypes at Wizard World Philadelphia this Saturday, May 31st. In addition to the unveiling of the prototypes and a Q&A with sculptor Sid Garrand making a special guest appearance will be Lester Speight – Augustus (The Cole Train) Cole.
Advance orders can be placed online beginning July 8, 2008 at www.projecttriforce.com.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 June 2008 )
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