Nefarian would call himself the ruler of Blackrock Mountain, but Ragnaros and his elemental servants have been a thorn in the dragons side for far too long. Things are about to reach a flashpoint better break out the cards and show these two how real heroes settle their differences: with a civilized game of Hearthstone!īlackrock Mountain throws you right in the middle of one of Azeroths most heated conflicts, the ancient feud between the elemental lord of fire, Ragnaros, and the powerful black dragon Nefarian, the de-facto leader of the black dragonflight. Deep within the fiery cracks of the Molten Core, Ragnaros the Firelord is massing his elemental forces, posing a serious threat to the black dragon Nefarians mountaintop lair. And Evil Ryu, infected by the Satsui no Hado in an attempt to master the darker aspects of the fighting arts.Trouble stirs beneath Blackrock Mountain. Battle Ryu, his hardened, more mature Street Fighter V variant. Classic Ryu, the attire that’s become identifiable worldwide over the last three decades. With their signature level of artistry, Pop Culture Shock will depict Ryu in his three most indelible looks. By appearance he might look like any one of us, but by forbearance he represents the best of us.” “And that’s what ranks him up there with icons like Superman and Captain America, characters that prove greatness comes to people because they are humble, kind and respectful, not despite it. You can step into any dojo on the planet and find people dressed like Ryu,” said Jerry Macaluso, President of Pop Culture Shock.
“In a franchise full of flashy, colorful characters, Ryu is simple and uncomplicated. Pop Culture Shock Collectibles is proud to present their very first 1:3 scale statue of Ryu, one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in all of gaming. The irrefutable star of the #1 fighting game in history. Capcom’s unofficial mascot and ambassador for other media.
The only character to appear in every Street Fighter game and every crossover. “Re-creating that dress was no small feat, but we are lucky to have some of the most talented costumers in the business working with us for months, and it really shows in the amazing details on this piece, such as the embroidery.” Several iterations of the qipao were produced, trying a number of different techniques and materials before finding the right combination to make Chun Li look as if she had just stepped right out of the game. “We began with Chun Li’s most recognizable look, Classic Qipao, which is the blue outfit she’s worn since Street Fighter II,” continues Macaluso. In addition to the challenge of the sculpture, this collectible would be the most demanding and detailed tailoring project the PCS Team has tackled to date. As Street Fighter fans know, she is the ‘Strongest Woman in the World,’ which means she needs muscle, yet she also has to be, well…hot! So the sculpture itself went through many revisions over 12 months of development while I tried to find that perfect balance.’
Says Macaluso, “The greatest challenge with Chun Li is capturing this amazing balance of strength and femininity that Capcom’s designers have given her since the beginning. The Chun Li 1:3 Statue stands an impressive 30″ tall and features superb detailing and meticulously crafted fabric tailoring.įollowing the tradition of the previous 1:3 Street Fighter Collectibles, Chun Li was personally sculpted by PCS Creative Director, Jerry Macaluso, who spent months sculpting and resculpting until he captured her essence. PCS Collectibles is proud to present the third piece in our acclaimed line of 1:3 Street Fighter Collectibles.