Our Blog: Own the head of a Drone from Gears of War in '09

Well, it's the 1:1 scaled bust of a drone. Just don't keep it close to your bed. It could cause nightmares or, um, ruin the mood. (Unless you're Marylin Manson. Then you might get randy.) I think this drone could use some maintenance. He needs:

1. a toothbrush
2. checkup at the dentist
3. maybe a shower
4. some fruits and vegetables (throw in some vitamins.)



The Triforce website says:

Locust Drone
The savage Drones power the Locust Horde. A single Drone, armed with its Hammerburst assault rifle, is more than a match for a full squad of COG soldiers. In groups, they're even worse. Drones work together to ambush the enemy. Emerging unexpectedly from the underground with devastating results. Contrary to the "mindless horde" rumors you might hear, they're capable of setting up ambushes, lures, and sniping. When ordered they'll throw their lives away by the hundreds to kill one entrenched Gear. COG soldiers have never seen one lose morale and bolt.

ALL PHOTOS ARE FROM PROTOTYPES.

SPECS
Item Number: GOW_Drone
License: Gears of War
Product Size: 21"H x 12"W x 11"L
Product Weight: 20lbs
Artist: Chris Perna, Sid Garrand
Estimated Ship Date: 4th Quarter 2008

price: $549.99

TriForce Sales, LLC announced today that it has finalized work on its 1:1 scale Gears of War Locust Drone design maquette. The piece was sculpted by Chris Perna, art director, Epic Games, and painted by highly respected special effects and creature creator Jordu Schell. The bust stands 19 inches high, weighs approximately 15 pounds, and will be available to ship by the first quarter of 2009. View us on the web at www.projecttriforce.com.

“We wanted to give fans a chance to own a true piece of video game history,” said Drew Seldin, a spokesman for TriForce. “By using a design maquette created by Chris Perna, we knew we were giving fans the truest version of the Locust Drone possible. To complement Chris’ design, we brought in Jordu Schell, a special effects master who has worked on some of Hollywood’s most memorable creatures.”

”It’s been a pleasure to collaborate with Jordu Schell and TriForce on the full-scale Locust Drone sculptures,” said Chris Perna, art director of Epic Games. “We hope Gears fans and science fiction enthusiasts alike will be pleased with these pieces, as we put great effort into every last detail.”

"The opportunity to work with Chris Perna, and TriForce was a unique and exciting one, said painter Jordu Schell. “I pulled out all the stops with the coloring; after all, it's not every day that you get a chance to be a part of one of the biggest games ever created."

Gears of War 2 tells the story of humanity's last stand against the nightmarish, underground Locust Horde, and is the follow-up to one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. Gears of War 2 blends best-in-class third-person shooter action with unsurpassed high-definition visuals, all layered on top of an engaging story of survival, loss and retribution. Gears of War 2 will be available worldwide on Nov. 7 exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. For more information, visit http://gearsofwar.com.