Eden Small (Male Templar sculptor)
David Meng (Cabalist sculptor)
Brigitte Wuest (Female Templar sculptor)
Also, in case you forgot, Weta is holding a contest where the winner gets their head sculpted onto a custom Hellgate: London figure! Check out all the details right here.
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But now, things have changed. Get this: If you order one of the last remaining figures (remember, these were each limited to only 1000 pieces), you'll automatically be entered in a contest to have your own head sculpted on a custom Templar statue by one of Weta's master sculptors. Once again, YOUR OWN HEAD ON A WETA FIGURE!
This could be you... literally.
My real face doesn't even look this good.
Not only that, but the winner will also have his name put into the game on a character in a future update. That makes two ways to be immortalized forever!
Before you ask, yes, everyone who already ordered a figure is automatically put into the contest. Seeing as how there can only be 4000 entries total in the world (actually less since people bought multiple statues), chances of winning are really, really good. You can't find a better contest than this.
Check the full press release below.
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To celebrate the release of PC game Hellgate: London, Weta Limited and Flagship Studios are offering fans a very special opportunity to become a part of the game’s legacy: to win a custom made statue of their head on a Templar Knight from the Weta Collectibles range!
And, as well as receiving the unique collectible, the winner will also have their name rendered on an in-game character in a future version of the actual game, Hellgate: London, courtesy of Flagship Studios.
When anyone orders a piece from the Hellgate: London line of Weta Collectibles from www.wetanz.com, they automatically enter the draw.
The Weta Collectible range features four statues, featuring The Hunter, The Cabalist and both the Male and Female Templar knights. Each piece is hand crafted by the multi- Academy Award® winning team at Weta Workshop, and is part of a limited edition range of 1,000 pieces of each statue, worldwide.
The collectible is not only hand crafted by the technicians at the world-class visual effects company itself, but is also signed by Richard Taylor, head of Weta Limited.
Pre-orders are now open, so with only limited numbers available (1,000 of each of the four figures) the odds are winning are really good. Customers who have already ordered from the Hellgate: London range via www.wetanz.com will automatically be entered into the draw.
Entries will be drawn in March 2008 and winners will be notified by email. Fans can also enter by emailing info@wetanz.co.nz with their name, country and age.
To see the range visit: http://www.wetanz.com/hellgate and to view the terms and conditions of this special deal, log onto: http://www.wetanz.com/collectibles. Purchase not necessary to enter the competition. One entry per person.
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In other Weta news, the Beta promo is now over. Thanks a bazillion to all those that participated and supported Weta for all their hard work! Also, if you're interested in getting a figure and haven't done so yet, better act now as they're going quick...
Hellgate: London Weta Figures
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[UPDATE 2: This promo is now over! Thanks!]
[UPDATE: The promotion will be retroactive for all those who have already purchased the Weta figures through www.wetanz.com prior to August 16, 2007.]
Flagship Studios is offering fans of the highly anticipated PC game, Hellgate: London, the chance to participate in the closed beta test of the game!
Anyone who purchases a Hellgate: London statue from Weta Collectibles between 15 – 31 August, will be offered a key to the closed beta test for Hellgate: London. The closed beta is only available to a select group of video game industry insiders, and you only have a short time to join their ranks. To take advantage of this special offer, log onto www.wetanz.com and select any piece from the Hellgate: London statue range, which features The Hunter, The Cabalist, The Male Templar, and The Female Templar statues. Purchasers will then be asked via email to confirm whether they would like to take part in Hellgate closed beta testing.
This opportunity is only available for a short time so fans keen to get a sneak preview of the game are advised to get in quick.
This offer is open only to customers who order via http://www.wetanz.com, so get ordering!
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Surrounded by thousands of mad comics, games, and movie fans, we almost didn’t make it back from Comic-Con: International. Don’t believe us? We have the pictures to prove it. Okay, maybe that was a little dramatic (or not). Still, our quick trip down to San Diego was pretty hectic; leave in the morning, do our things, get back in time for dinner. But the trip was well worth it. We got to hang out with our great partners at Weta, Dark Horse, TOKYOPOP, and PocketBooks, and see the awesome Hellgate: London trailer playing at all the booths. There was even a guy dressed up as a Templar walking around, though he escaped the fate of the camera throughout the day.
Ivan spoke at a TOKOYPOP panel with the writer of the upcoming Hellgate: London manga, and it went really well. It was amazing to see so many fans sitting quietly in the middle of a stuffed convention center as Ivan spoke about life, love, and Hellgate. And then the signing. Out of nowhere, the crowd quadrupled to wait in line for autographed posters. Even Bill was seen in line. (See if you can find him in the photos.)
We got to spend a lot of time at the Weta booth with Rachel Service, Weta’s (un)official mascot, watching as hundreds of people ogled at the Hellgate statues that were encased in glass. It was almost saddening seeing them lust over something they couldn’t touch – until they bought them on the spot. Yeah, it was a good day.
Well, enough with words. Check out the grand photos we took by clicking here.
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"The sculpting is flawless, and the paints are the perfect accent."
"Not only is there some tremendous detail in the head and mouth of the beast, but Weta actually took the time to detail the animal’s hide with what looks a lot like crop circle designs."
"I’ve never seen a statue capture action like this before."
"This one is a must-have, even if you have no interest in the game."
Toy Shop magazine's online site has recently posted reviews for Weta's female Templar statue, as well as the male, and the above are just a few of the quotes taken from the story. Want to read the rest? Of course you do. Click here to get the full skinny.
Also, this might be your very last chance to get your own (remember, there are only 1000 of each and they're selling fast!), so head over to Weta's site and get one (or all four) while you still can! Flagship will also be representin' at Comic-Con International: San Diego this weekend, so come by and say hi.
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