Sideshow Unveils Arthas Statue -- Pre-Orders Now Open

Sideshow Unveils Arthas Statue -- Pre-Orders Now Open

We were simply blown away when we saw the final painted prototype of Sideshow Collectibles’ Arthas Menethil statue on our recent trip to their Thousand Oaks facility.

Blizzard Entertainment and Sideshow Collectibles are proud to announce this incredible new polystone statue that perfectly captures the former paladin’s icy terror. Meticulously sculpted by fine artist Brian Fay (whose body of work includes the Headless Horseman and Arthas deluxe figures from DC Direct) this museum-quality maquette realizes the Lich King as never before at a massive 19 inches (482 mm) high, atop a glacier-blue base. Hand-painted, frosted, and finished with unique edition numbers, Arthas represents just the first in an as-of-yet undisclosed new series of collectible offerings for 2012 and beyond.

To see more images of the final piece or to pre-order the limited edition collectible (shipping Winter 2012 at a suggested retail price of $349.99), head on over to Sideshow's website.

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Menhunter
Nazgrel
Menhunter
5/14/2012
hords suck !@#
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Silversix
Sen'jin
Silversix
4/15/2012
would be really cool to own but not at those prices
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Xanderpander
Tanaris
Xanderpander
4/14/2012
cool. i want
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Pewpewlazor
Blackrock
Pewpewlazor
3/24/2012
you know there's something wrong with the world when people are willing to pay 350 bucks for a shard of metal that happens to have an angry face on it
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Camofamale
Moonrunner
Camofamale
3/22/2012
Its beautiful and such good detail. I will own one. Wrath was a good expansion and until we all capped, I thought the Lich King was indeed, King.
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Blktoothgrin
Suramar
Blktoothgrin
3/21/2012
i rather buy diapers and food for my family but it does look bad !@# !!!!!! hat is off to the sculpter...
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Nevolmon
Doomhammer
Nevolmon
3/20/2012
More trinkets for my warcraft shrine.
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Phase
Mug'thol
Phase
3/20/2012
i would get one but i gotta buy gas =(
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Travesura
Duskwood
Travesura
3/19/2012
What everyone is really thinking: God damn i wish i can afford this ... ima complain and hope they lower price!
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Purrfect
Elune
Purrfect
3/19/2012
hmm 350 dollars for a 19 inch statue... no thanks
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Ghlafferge
Dentarg
Ghlafferge
3/19/2012
I wish I could get it. *Drools* would totally complete my nerd nirvana sanctum to World of WarCraft and Lord of the Rings.
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Duncey
Echo Isles
Duncey
3/19/2012
who would buy a satue of arthas for 350 buck? Its a crazy waste of money
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Belias
Exodar
Belias
3/18/2012
This looks incredible. I'd love to get my hands on one as I have a small collection of figures and statues going, but alas, I do not have the funds for this.. :'(
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Bolleten
Blackhand
Bolleten
3/18/2012
EPIC!
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Henrik
Kil'jaeden
Henrik
3/18/2012
Ordered it a few days ago and now I see its sold out, cant wait for this!
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Ezioalditore
Jaedenar
Ezioalditore
3/18/2012
cool picture!
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Allucard
Spinebreaker
Allucard
3/18/2012
Order mine, last week... As a guy who is getting into collecting figures, this is reasonably priced for the detail and size of the statue.. Gonna email them and ask them if they plan to do an illidan version...
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Allucard
Spinebreaker
Allucard
3/18/2012
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=901732&ref=home_featureA
Is also nice..
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Deathmocker
Stormreaver
Deathmocker
3/19/2012
@Allucard: I hope they do an Illidan one that would be badass if they did it correct
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Terroh
Drak'Tharon
Terroh
3/18/2012
This is a rip off.
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Zaruuk
Saurfang
Zaruuk
3/17/2012
one word to say, and even then its not a word, HHHNNNNNGGGRRRRHHHHH
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Cauterizer
Azuremyst
Cauterizer
3/17/2012
Nice, now they have to make one of Illidan:P
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Kestorey
Alleria
Kestorey
3/17/2012
Man I so want one!!!!!!
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Joetrader
Proudmoore
Joetrader
3/17/2012
It's nifty and all but 349.00?? Thats over half of the stipend I get per month to live on.If I'm spending that much on anything WoW it had damn well be a lifetime subscription or something, not a statue. Congrats those who can afford to spend money on something you cannot really use like that ,without a thought. Consider yourself blessed your not permanently stuck on SSI and disabled.
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Joetrader
Proudmoore
Joetrader
3/17/2012
Priorities of life come first and too many people cannot figure that out. I already know someone who ordered this but at the same time they cannot seem to afford to buy diapers for their baby.. hmmm
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Rikur
Icecrown
Rikur
3/17/2012
@Joetrader: For most "statue figures", considering the size and detail of it compared to a lot of Anime PVC figures -- This is actually a great deal. It is a lot of money, but people will buy it and it is worth it, if you can afford it.
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Rageshroud
Lightbringer
Rageshroud
3/17/2012
@Joetrader: I work hard for my money and pay all my bills plus put away 600 a month. Im sure i can afford this and it not be a waste of money if i am getting something out of it.
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Duncey
Echo Isles
Duncey
3/19/2012
@Rageshroud: But y would u wana waste ur money on a statue of a freaking video game character
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Howlingfjord
Dragonblight
Howlingfjord
3/17/2012
Lol
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Duraks
Garrosh
Duraks
3/17/2012
Look nice
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Kurtssingh
Illidan
Kurtssingh
3/17/2012
Too expensive, but it's ARTHAS..!!!! Damn damn damn
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Makoraias
Alterac Mountains
Makoraias
3/17/2012
Now I've got something to save up my paychecks for. That statue is gorgeous. ;o;
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Anbraxas
Illidan
Anbraxas
3/17/2012
The detail on this is amazing. bravo to the chap who had to paint it it's stunning.
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Shadorix
Alexstrasza
Shadorix
3/17/2012
Looks cool but all I can ever think is they could be a tad easier with the pricing. I could see paying maybe a 100 for this. MAYBE!! But at that price it is an easy NO. Looks like Blizzard isn't the only company tryng to suck every dime they can out of WoW before it dies.

P.S. @Elanil the reason some WoW collectibles are worth money is because there are close to none in existence ie. unused vanilla collectors editions. any of the blizzcon pets (pre 2008 or whenever it was they started letting the !@#$% who payed to watch in online have one too) and the rarest of the TCG Mounts. Every other collectors edition, statue, and crappy piece of "Priceless Artwork" can be found on ebay or amazon for a 1/4 what the original owner paid. If you like the statue buy it but VG collectibles are some of the LEAST profitable items you will ever buy. People like VG for very short periods of time colllectors wise unlike sports comic books... I see that most of their offerings are numbered 300 or less if that is the case it MIGHT be worth something. Otherwise I sell 20+ comics, collectibles, and sports cards on ebay monthly and I wouldnt touch this with a 10 ft pole unless it was something I personally wanted. Very cool just VERY OVERPRICED.
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Henrik
Kil'jaeden
Henrik
3/18/2012
@Shadorix: Before you spout off at the mouth at least know what you're talking about. Every single Sideshow blizzard statue has gone up in price since release. Look at Tychus Findley, hes worth over $2000. This thing isnt overpriced in the least because the preorders are sold out at most places and its not coming out for another 6+ months! 100 bucks?? Cmon get real, what do you want next? A Ferrari for 30 thousand??? This thing is 20" by 20" by 20" and hand painted and limited quanitities, how could you seriously expect that? lol. Look at the plastic DC 8" lich king, he was 50 bucks at retail and its cheap plastic. Just stop...
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Mordqt
Alexstrasza
Mordqt
3/19/2012
@Shadorix: lol. "maybe 100"
you must not be very educated in figure collecting. 100 is sometimes a hell of a deal for something far less detailed than this. this price is actually very good for this statue. there is so much detail and it is a very good size. i, myself, am not buying one. but it is very worth this price.
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Shadorix
Alexstrasza
Shadorix
3/19/2012
@Henrik: Believe what you want but I dont want something I might be able to sell for what I paid for it in 10 years I want someting that will sell for twice what I paid for it in 10 years. Yes right now while Wow is still in the popular culture you can say these are profitable, but unlike superhero, sports and Anime satutes and most of all a Ferrari there is no long term market for this AT ALL. Is it an awesome looking highly detailed statue of the king pain in th !@# YES. Is it worth 349 questionable. Will it be worth more than a 100 bucks in 10 years. NOT LIKELY. Although China will run the world by then so you might get a newly rich Chinese fanboy to buy it. Heres to hoping you get your Yuan.
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Elanii
Zangarmarsh
Elanii
3/16/2012
To those who are making fun of people who want to buy this statute, please note that an unused World of Warcraft Collector's Edition (vanilla) game goes for more than $2,000 on eBay. Many statutes like this increase tremendously in value over time. I have a friend that collects Barbies and the return on her investment beats any other investment vehicle. You really have to know what you are doing and buy at the right time, though, so don't try it. You also need to love and enjoy what you are collecting to make the right choices.

Putting down someone that enjoys this artwork means you have spent your time looking at an article about an item you have no interest in and taking the time to post the insult. Now that is what is sad.
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Bakura
Frostmourne
Bakura
3/17/2012
@Elanii: Ill i heard was "Blah Blah Barbie, Blah Blah Buy or Trade"
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Advocus
Hakkar
Advocus
3/17/2012
@Bakura: You've got some serious reading issues.