Blackbeard Premium Format Figure

Item Number: 72271

Manufactured by: Sideshow Collectibles

Est. Ship Date: 3rd Qtr 2009

Limited Edition: TBD

Product Summary

Sideshow Exclusive
The Sideshow Exclusive version of the Blackbeard Premium Format Figure includes a unique feature available nowhere else: Axe Accessory

The Blackbeard Premium Format figure is a stunning 1:4 scale museum quality piece. Wielding his pistol and sword, Blackbeard stands 20 inches tall atop the display base. Each piece is cast in high-quality polystone, then hand-painted and hand-finished to Sideshow's exacting standard. The figure is dressed in an incredibly detailed fabric costume, complete with leather pouches and real metal elements. This stunning figure is the ultimate representation of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, an outstanding addition to any collection.

Product Specifications
Product Type: Premium Format Figure
Product Size: 20" H (508mm) x 17" W (431.8mm) x 9.5" D (241.3mm)*
Product Weight: 10.00 lbs (4.54 kg)*
Box Size: 22.00" H (558.8mm) x 19.00" W (482.6mm) x 12.00" L (304.8mm)*
Est. Shipping Weight: 10.00 lbs (4.54 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
A warning shot fired, the explosion of a cannon rocks the merchant ship. Firing back in defense, the merchant's musket balls fly, answered by makeshift grenades that litter the deck with glass and choking black smoke. Through the dark cloud of gunpowder, gruff crewmen begin to board the merchant vessel, screaming curses and threats with axes and swords drawn. Their captain is close behind, snarling through his gritted teeth. His holster holds six pistols with another in hand and a sword at the ready. His full and weathered beard is braided and tied with ribbons. Ropes hang from beneath his hat like snakes adding to his ominous appearance. His menacing stare dares the merchants to fight back. The most notorious and fearsome brigand on the waters, Blackbeard has pirated another ship.

In the early 18th century, sailors on the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea lived in fear of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, captain of the Queen Anne's Revenge. Known as the fiercest and most ruthless pirate on the waters, his reputation spread quickly and far. Soon, his crew was able to overtake ships based on fear alone, with merchant vessels and seamen rarely brave enough to give chase, knowing it would be their last adventure.