DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 26, 2011 I know at least two of us on here that got the Claude figure in November. I got mine bought for me by my wife, so i had to wait till Christmas to open it! I took a few photos of him in different poses with different clothes and accessories before putting him in my display cabinet. I made the decision to take him out of the box, seeing as how much it cost, i didn't want him to be locked away out of sight properly. I'll most likely change the pose and accessories once in a while to keep him looking cool. Here's some pics: And here's its final resting place: Who else got the figure, or who might be getting one in the future? Mas, where's the pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Mas, where's the pics? I don't think cell phone camera pics of a still-packaged figure against a concrete wall would add much to the topic. Fitty needs to get one and take several foreshortened pics that make it look like Claude is committing random crimes around NYC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcolepsy 581 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 I made a custom figure of claude a few years back out of Jakks WWE figures. I think the basic recipe was a Matt Stryker head on a basically anybody that wasn't too fat and the pants you had to paint. I ended up getting a leather jacket from Ralphs that I used as his jacket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 I made a Niko figure out of a 3 3/4 inch G.I. Joe figure. Ended up looking like shit because I didn't have a fine enough brush to make it detailed enough. If a Claude figure where to, erm, fall off a truck, I'd have it redressed and slightly modified to be Tommy Vercetti within the hour. But I won't touch the one I bought; that thing is my whole childhood summed up in one obscenely-priced, disturbingly lifelike toy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 I made a Niko figure out of a 3 3/4 inch G.I. Joe figure. Ended up looking like shit because I didn't have a fine enough brush to make it detailed enough. If a Claude figure where to, erm, fall off a truck, I'd have it redressed and slightly modified to be Tommy Vercetti within the hour. But I won't touch the one I bought; that thing is my whole childhood summed up in one obscenely-priced, disturbingly lifelike toy. Same here. I couldn't modify one i paid for, it's too much of a risk. But if I were to acquire another one I'd paint on some new eye brows and extend the side burns and then make a blue Tommy shirt. But i have a feeling they'll release a Tommy figure in a couple of years anyway, which I'll most likely buy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Definitely. I'll buy Tommy, and, if they keep making figures, Johnny. Maybe CJ, but not Niko, since they'd use his starting outfit, which I hate. Seriously, a leather jacket and work boots, with track pants? I've got someone I'd like you to meet, his name's denim. If I did get Niko, I'd make some tiny fingerless gloves, then I'd set them an inch away from the box, and laugh at how Niko will never get to wear them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoic Person Eater 159 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 How much was the figure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 $149.99 Not including shipping. That was $50... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 $50? I take it R* doesn't have a warehouse in the UK? Only cost me $10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 Nope. Anywhere out the US has a $50 shipping charge unfortunately for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney1 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 @DuP' This pose or GTFO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Hmmm..... ok Dunno how i'll get it too look good without a decent back drop though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney1 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Hmmm..... ok Dunno how i'll get it too look good without a decent back drop though. Just put him in your window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I decided after taking a few pics that my window view is shit, so i did a quick chop-shop just for you Marney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney1 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I decided after taking a few pics that my window view is shit, so i did a quick chop-shop just for you Marney YEEEEAAAAHHH!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 I've changed his posture in the display cabinet, tried to put him in a more natural stance, and tried to make him look bad-ass. I'm like a big kid, i keep playing around with him, swapping his weapons! I tell you one thing though, that prison top is a bitch to put on, it barely fits over his damn cranium... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marney1 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 I want a Claude figure now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercy 30 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 It must be a guy thing...u seriously paid that amount of money for basically an action man toy? Have to admit it does look like the game version tho. If it was £25 i would proably buy it but not at that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 It pretty much is an action man. But it's a limited GTA collectable. Only 1500 were made to celebrate the GTA III Anniversary, i believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercy 30 Report post Posted December 30, 2011 Are yours numbered then? that makes it kinda cool. Will be maybe worth a lot one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted January 2, 2012 Not sure actually. I haven't looked for a number. But i do know there is less that 200 left on the store. So stock is limited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreeFitty 2631 Report post Posted January 2, 2012 How they didn't sell out in a week is beyond me. Maybe the price was keeping people away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted January 2, 2012 Probably. It's not cheap that for sure. I'm happy with my purchase anyway. GTA 3 was my golden age of gaming, so it'll always bring me good memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcolepsy 581 Report post Posted January 2, 2012 Definitely. I'll buy Tommy, and, if they keep making figures, Johnny. Maybe CJ, but not Niko, since they'd use his starting outfit, which I hate. Seriously, a leather jacket and work boots, with track pants? I've got someone I'd like you to meet, his name's denim. If I did get Niko, I'd make some tiny fingerless gloves, then I'd set them an inch away from the box, and laugh at how Niko will never get to wear them. Yeah I always much preferred Johnny over Niko both personality and clothing. Niko had a badass foreign killer vibe about him, yet seemed a total pussy. Johnny didn't front really, only when he knew what he was doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
layboy 21 Report post Posted February 29, 2012 the techno beat them song was wicked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
