{"id":82769,"date":"2019-02-15T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T16:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=431358"},"modified":"2019-02-15T16:27:05","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T16:27:05","slug":"officially-licensed-gears-of-war-figures-comic-book-and-art-book-debut-at-new-york-toy-fair-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/02\/15\/officially-licensed-gears-of-war-figures-comic-book-and-art-book-debut-at-new-york-toy-fair-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Officially licensed \u2018Gears of War\u2019 figures, comic book and art book debut at New York Toy Fair this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its 2006 debut, Gears of War<\/em> has established itself as one of the best-selling and most iconic video game franchises of all time, known for acclaimed gameplay, compelling characters, and visceral action. Now, with three new Gears of War<\/em> games in development, The Coalition will introduce a new series of officially licensed figures, a comic book featuring a new set of characters and a retrospective art book chronicling the Gears of War franchise <\/em>at the New York Toy Fair<\/a> happening February 16 to 19.<\/p>\n

Storm Collectibles Action Figures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Developed by Storm Collectibles, the first wave of action figures includes classic Delta Squad members Marcus Fenix (both in his traditional look and a separate Vintage Armor Marcus Fenix variant) and Augustus Cole, with additional figures coming later in 2019.<\/p>\n

Our partners at Storm Collectibles paid particular attention to capturing authentic likenesses and sculpting for these action figures. Each figure features interchangeable heads with \u201dClassic\u201d and \u201cGears 5<\/em>\u201d versions of Marcus and Cole along with a full array of accessories (actually, the most accessories ever produced for a Gears of War<\/em> action figure). Complementing these details and accessories is a figure design with over 30 points of articulated joints \u2013 allowing for a broad range of dynamic poses.<\/p>\n

Note that the designs pictured below are early prototypes. The figures will release later this June, but fans can pre-order them now at GameStop<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marcus Fenix<\/a><\/p>\n

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Augustus Cole<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vintage Armor Marcus Fenix<\/a> (GameStop Exclusive)<\/p>\n

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Gears of War: Hivebusters<\/em> Comic Book<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gears of War: Hivebusters<\/em> shows a new side of the Gears <\/em>universe in this five-part comic book series. Featuring Scorpio Squad \u2013 a fearless team of COG soldiers tasked with infiltrating and busting Swarm Hives \u2013 and set after the events of Gears of War 4<\/em>, this collection will follow Scorpio Squad as they are tasked to go after the Swarm that decimated the home settlement of one of their own.<\/p>\n

Written by returning\u00a0Rise of RAAM<\/em>\u00a0author\u00a0Kurtis Wiebe\u00a0and featuring the artwork of\u00a0Alan Quah\u00a0(Dark Souls<\/em>,\u00a0Quake Champions<\/em>),\u00a0the first issue of Gears of War: Hivebusters<\/em> will be on sale beginning March 19. It is available at your local comic book store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really happy to be back on this new arc for\u00a0Gears of War<\/em>,\u201d says Wiebe. \u201cWe\u2019re taking the story back to the human side with three new characters that I\u2019ve played a major role in developing. Even with all the blood and violence, I\u2019m weaving a heartfelt story around our three main heroes: Mac, Lahni and Keegan. I can\u2019t wait for it to hit stores!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gears of War: Retrospective<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Gears of War: Retrospective<\/em> provides a detailed look at the entire Gears of War<\/em> franchise, beginning with first game\u2019s initial development all the way up to the highly anticipated Gears 5<\/em>. Featuring new interviews with developers including Rod Fergusson, Cliff Bleszinski, Tim Sweeney, this retrospective also shows off never-before-seen visuals, photos, and concept art, along with a sneak peek at some concept art from Gears 5<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Gears of War: Retrospective <\/em>is written by noted journalist Arthur Gies and will be available for purchase beginning July 16. It is available now for pre-order at Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information on the Gears<\/em> franchise, stay tuned to Xbox Wire or follow Gears <\/em>on Twitter\u00a0@gearsofwar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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