The Last of Us franchise remains one of the most popular licenses in modern video games. While some fans are still hoping for the announcement of a third game, Naughty Dog continues to develop new projects while continuing to explore the universe of the series.
While waiting for new information on the future of the franchise, a new official product has just been announced for collectors. A statue of the Bloater, one of the series’ most iconic creatures, is now available for pre-order.
An official Bloater statue announced for The Last of Us fans
Naughty Dog and Dark Horse Direct have announced the release of a new statue inspired by The Last of Us. This collector’s item represents the Bloater, one of the most fearsome infected encountered in the games. The statue measures approximately 38 centimeters in height and is made of resin. It shows the creature advancing on a wooden floor, resuming the terrifying appearance it has in the games.
This statue is designed on the same scale as previous signature statues produced by Naughty Dog. It is therefore part of the same collection as other objects inspired by the world of gaming. The piece is priced at around $220, not including delivery costs.
A limited edition for collectors
The Last of Us Bloater Statue is intended as a rare collectible. According to information provided by Dark Horse Direct, production will be very limited. “Like his in-game counterpart, The Last of Us Bloater Statue is rare, limited to an edition of only 1,000. »
This limitation should make the item particularly sought after by fans of the franchise. Pre-orders are already open on the Dark Horse Direct website. Interested collectors are therefore encouraged to reserve their copy quickly before the production is completely sold out.
The Bloater, one of the most terrifying enemies in the series
In the universe of The Last of Us, Bloaters represent one of the most dangerous forms of the infected. These massive creatures appear in some of the games’ most memorable encounters. Their appearance is particularly recognizable, notably thanks to their “fungal plates and petals” which cover their body and form a sort of natural armor.
Bloaters also have formidable attacks. In particular, they can “project projectiles emitting spores”, which makes them particularly dangerous during clashes. These characteristics helped make the Bloater one of the franchise’s most iconic creatures.
A release planned between June and August
The Bloater statue is expected to ship to buyers during the summer. According to available information, deliveries are planned between June and August. With only 1,000 produced, this collector’s item is expected to quickly become one of the rarest items in The Last of Us universe. For fans of the franchise and collectors of game-related items, this statue represents another opportunity to add an impressive piece to their collection.