by JR Cook - 10 years ago     show comments

Earlier this month, Toymaker NECA announced that they were releasing some Diablo 3 themed items early next year. The most well known is the deluxe action figure of Diablo, Lord Of Terror. This figure is a far more playable version than Sideshow Collectibles’ Diablo 3 statue which ships out next June. Both figurines are created by Blizzard sculptor Brian Fay and NECA’s Alex Heinke.

But the collectible that has been missed by many fans is the replica of one very famous legendary weapon. NECA is also going to be releasing a replica of archangel Tyrael’s weapon, El’Druin the Sword of Justice, next year. The prop replica measures more then 42 inches tall and is being built from the data files used in Diablo 3. The sword also features what looks to be a pulsating blue LED light in the hilt to simulate the protective powers the sword draws from the “High Heavens”.

“Each El’Druin is carefully crafted of ABS, plastic and PVC in a construction designed for durability and impact resistance,” states NECA in the announcement. “Afterwards, it is hand painted in gold and and silver, using a mix of washes and dry brushing to enhance the detail and it’s metallic feel. The result is a realistic replica that looks just like the real thing, but is perfectly safe.”

Both the Diablo figurine and the El’Druin replica are due out in March 2014!