King Leonidas Sideshow Premium Format Figure

Item Number: 72291

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Est. Ship Date: 1st Qtr 2009

Limited Edition: TBD

Product Summary

Sideshow Exclusive
The Sideshow Exclusive version of the King Leonidas Premium Format Figure includes a unique feature available nowhere else: Switch out head with helmet for alternate display

This is Sparta!

The King Leonidas Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum quality piece. Leonidas stands strong and proud atop the display base, spear in hand, capturing the valor of the fearless king as he leads the 300 into battle. Each piece is cast in high-quality polystone, then hand-painted and hand-finished. The figure is dressed with a real fabric cape, and faux-leather belt, and the base is individually hand-numbered for authenticity. This stunning figure is the ultimate representation of King Leonidas, an outstanding addition to any collection.

Product Specifications

License: 300
Product Type: Premium Format Figure
Product Size: 21" H (533.4mm) x 11" W (279.4mm) x 21" D (533.4mm)*
Product Weight: 12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)*
Box Size: 23.00" H (584.2mm) x 13.00" W (330.2mm) x 23.00" L (584.2mm)*
Est. Shipping Weight: 12.00 lbs (5.44 kg)*

* Product size and weight are approximate values. Est. Ship Weight is an estimated value for U.S. shipping calculated by item, box and shipping materials. International (non-EU) shipping costs are based on dimensional weight, click here for more information.

Artist: The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Product Backstory
When a messenger arrives in Sparta with word from Xerxes of Persia, commanding the Spartans to surrender or die, King Leonidas makes the bold decision to defend his homeland against the tyrant lord. Despite the ominous premonitions of the Oracle, King Leonidas leads a small band of 300 soldiers to the gates of Thermopylae to ward off the Persian armies that threaten his people. The 300 are vastly outnumbered, but fight with great strength and bravery against the hordes of the Persian King. At the close of battle, though the 300 are defeated, the Persian numbers dwindle, their spirits greatly diminished. Word of the battle is sent ahead to Sparta, and forces are gathered, enough to defeat the remains of the Persian army. Fulfilling the Oracle's prophecy, King Leonidas sacrificed himself for Sparta, saving his people from Xerxes rule.