Gecco announced this morning via email the new distributors for their Heather and Robbie statues. After the fiasco with ToyMunkey it's great news for fans who have been wanting to get their hands on the statues outside of Japan. All three statues will start to ship in May this year and are avaiable for pre-order now, however pre-order time is limited with some distributors closing pre-orders as early as March 10th.

Below is a list of where you can now order yours from and also the prices for each.

Distributors:
Diamond Comics Distributors Inc. (USA)
Kolektakon LLC (USA)
Abysse Corp (France)
Fantasiland (Italy)
HEO GmbH (Germany)
ILOVETOYZ, INC (Korea)
The Falcon's Hangar (Singapore)

Prices:
-Heather $138
-Robbie (pink) $128
-Robbie (blue) $128

Release Date: May 2014

In July of last year (2013) we were greeted with the news that Gecco were working on a new set of statues that would be based on Silent Hill 3. Not too long after we are all treated to the very first images of Heather and Robbie the Rabbit. 

Although originally due to be released December 2013 Heather was pushed back a month to January 2014 due to Gecco wanting to get her just right before her release and I have to admit they have done just that!

The Heather statue is a real work of art. The amount of detail that has gone into making her is outstanding and I have to admit that the additional one month wait was totally worth it. 

Although original images that were released showed her with a little more detail, I really cannot complain at all when looking at her. Even the box art is a real treat for the eyes.

The front of the box features a large image of Heather printed on the front and a circle window allows you to look inside at the statue itself. Also printed on the plastic window is the famous Halo of the Sun symbol. 

As with previous Silent Hill statues from Gecco, both sides of the box contain various information about Silent Hill, Heather and the team behind her. I especially love the image of the doll on the left hand side of the box. This is the same doll that Heather finds in one of the rooms in Brookhaven Hospital. (image below)

The back of the box features the popular image of Heather slumped over in a wheelchair with a nurse standing directly behind her. I love this image and although the front of the box is stunning, I will be having the back on display. 

Heather's face has an incredible amount of detail. Her eyes are amazing, the eyeballs themselves look almost real and the added darkness around them gives Heather that tired look that you would expect from a girl who has been none stop running from anything and everything in Silent Hill. Tiny little freckles are present on her face and arms and the small added detail of a beauty spot next to her lips. Her hair also contains various tones of colour which really do shine in the light. 

Heathers jacket is somewhat grey in colour due to the various tones and shading. As you can see from the pictures, a small green torch is present in the top left hand pocket. The torch even has a clear plastic front to give it a more realistic look. The wristband on her left hand side has a watch over the top which has the time '20:03' displayed on the front. This time coincides with the year Silent Hill 3 was released in 2003.
 Her skin has been painted so perfectly that you can almost pass it off for real skin even creases in her arms are darker in colour as with the back of her knees. Her skirt is worn in various places, especially at the back. For me, this detail gives off the impression of it being leather. 
Her boots are dark brown in colour and even have a small, delicately painted gold buckle on each of them. The statue itself stands at a total of 25 centimetres and 1/6 in size. 

As stated on the box "The base is modelled after the Amusement Park of the Otherworld"
In comparison to the base from the Bubble Head Nurse and Red Pyramid Thing statues, this base is by far my favourite. I love the way it looks as if Heather is under a spot light. The base really does look like its made from steel with the added appearance of bolts and mesh really give off an authentic look.

Unlike the Bubble Head Nurse, Heather comes with a total of three weapons. The first being the Steel Pipe which can be placed in Heathers right hand, along with the 'Beam Saber' which has a leopard print handle. The Beam Saber is acquired once you complete the game using mainly melee weapons. The third weapon is the trusty hand gun. I have decided to display my Heather with weapon due to my nurses already carrying the steel pipe. For those wondering, the Beam Saber does not glow in the dark. An additional hand is included for those who want to also display her with her gun, although it was quite a task trying to fit the gun into her hand. 

Gecco has once again included a small card that is attached to the inside of the lid. The card that came with previous statues was numbered however the card that comes with Heather contains only statue information. 

I purchased Heather from AmiAmi.com for 12,500 Japanese Yen, which including postage worked out at around £95. 


For fans of Silent Hill 3 and Silent Hill in general this is an amazing addition to anyone's collection. Heather really is a true work of art and a must for any fan. I cannot wait for Robbie to be released this month (February 2013) as I know that I will be impressed once again.


To get your own Heather from AmiAmi just click HERE


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According to Amazon Japan the release dates for both Heather and Robbie are below. However with all pre-orders the release dates are subject to change.

EDIT: Robbie has now been pushed back one month and will be released March 26th.

The box art work for Gecco's Heather and Robbie have finally been revealed and I have to admit they are pretty impressive!

I really like the box design for Heather, its creepy and eye catching.  I think the design is perfect for the figure and I cannot wait to see it in the flesh!
Heather will be released this month (December 2013) in Japan and hopefully later next year for everywhere else.

The design for the Robbie box art coincides with each figure. With Robbie being available in a total of 3 variants, the boxes appear to sync with each design. A clean design for the Souvenir edition figure (No blood stains on him at all) which is limited to 300 pieces!
The darker more worn design is for the general Robbie figure and finally the extremely worn and bloody design is for the exclusive Blue Robbie.

Robbie will be available in Japan next February (2014). You can pre-order both figures from various websites now!

A big thanks to Silent Hill Memories for these images.

As we all know Christmas is fast approaching! It's that time of year where you have to get something for pretty much everyone and lets be honest, its not exactly easy!

So to help you out this year I've come up with the perfect Christmas Gift Guide to ensure that awesome Silent Hill fan in your life gets exactly what they want and to make it a little bit easier I have included links directly to the gifts in question. So its as simple as click, checkout, chill! 

I have selected a large number of links from around the world so there is something for everyone no matter where you are!

Luckily this year SIlent Hill fans were treated to quite a lot of Silent Hill merchandise. For those fans who like to look good, why not treat them to a Silent Hill cap, T-shirt or wristband? 

Insert Coin Clothing currently have two different Silent Hill T-shirts available. The first being the Silent Hill Historical Society T shirt and the Lakeview Hotel T shirt. Both T-shirts are available in sizes Small to 3 X Extra Large. Or why not check out the Lakeside Amusement Park T-shirt available from Game Legends, this T-shirt is available in sizes Small to Extra Large.

For the fans who like to sport some awesome headgear, why not give them a Silent Hill Military Hat featuring the one and only Pyramid head or the brilliant Robbie the Rabbit cap. And if that's not enough a matching Lakeside Amusement Park cap (to go with the T-shirt) is also available.

The perfect stocking filler would also be the Lakeside Amusement Park wristband, also available from Game Legends.

If none of the above are making you want to spend your cash then maybe a Robbie plush will change your mind? There is nothing like a blood stained Rabbit to show its Christmas! And this year Gaya Entertainment released quite possibly one of the most amazing Silent Hill items ever! The Robbie the Rabbit plush is available from Game Legends, Amazon and various other stores. He stands at 37cm tall and is so darn cute! This one is pretty much a WIN all in its self.

Also available from Game Legends is the Halo of the sun Keyring, another great stocking filler!

If you're wanting to spend a bit more on your presents this year for that REALLY special Silent Hill fan, you could always grab them a Silent Hill Gecco figure. 

Currently there are a total of 4 figures available (with the 5th becoming available in Japan this month). The first being the Red Pyramid Thing figure with a Lying Figure or the Bubble Head Nurse figure. Both of these figures are more available than the Red Bubble Head nurse or the Red Pyramid Thing figure with a Mannequin in his hands. These latter figures were available at San Diego Comic Con this year are limited to 1500 pieces, so will be a bit more pricey. Do not fear though as you can still get them from Amazon, Ebay or any other sites that just happen to still have them in stock. 

If you're like me, you might really enjoy hand made gifts. There is something about a gift that has either been made by someone close to you or just someone that really adds something extra! So for those of you who love to give a more personal gift why not check out the custom Silent Hill 4 Saint Medallion. This medallion is beautifully made and a real must for any Silent Hill fan. I ended up buying one myself. This Medallion is actually made by the awesome lady that runs Alchemilla Hospital

Another beautifully made item is the 'A Tale of Birds Without a Voice' Silent Hill inspired Art book. It features a total of 16 illustrations showcasing characters and locations in SIlent Hill. The book is created by Elisa Fortes, who I know is a HUGE Silent Hill fan so you're really getting an awesome piece of Silent Hill memorabilia. The great thing about this book is that you can purchase it in a Hardback copy or a Digital copy. I have asked for this for Christmas so if I don't get it ill be very upset. :P

Your Silent Hill fan may really love a Silent Hill Facebook fan page, so why not get them a Silent Nerd T-shirt or a Silent Haven T-shirt?

As it gets closer to Christmas you'll be wanting to get all of those presents done and dusted as quickly as possible and what is quicker than a Dvd/Blu Ray or Game? Silent Hill Revelation was released on Dvd, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray this year and so why not grab a copy? You can purchase Silent Hill Revelation from a large number of Stores including Amazon, Ebay, Hmv and more, plus with it already being out for quite a while you might be able to get it at a steal.

If you'd rather keep the person you're giving a gift to keep them quiet for a while so you can enjoy your own presents, go for a Silent Hill Game. It's a great gift and contains hours (if not days/weeks/months) of playing. You can choose from a total of ten Silent Hill games (including Book of Memories for the Vita) although the older games will most likely be found on sites such as Ebay. 

Finally for those who don't have the time to get a gift or don't quite have enough funds, why not give the gift of a pre-order? A Silent Hill 3 Heather figure will be available this month in Japan and hopefully available some time next year everywhere else. Along with this in February a Robbie the Rabbit figure will also be available and if you pre-order it now from AmiAmi you get a free tin of Robbie Tea! Both figures are made once again by Gecco. You could always pre-order one and then pay once available, that way the person you intend to give it to will receive an amazing gift without paying a penny. 

Hopefully this has helped you make up your mind on what to get the Silent Hill fan in your life. If it hasn't or you can't really afford anything FEAR NOT! As You can win some of the things featured in this article directly from Silent Hill Paradise, just click HERE to enter.

Silent Hill Historical Society is also giving away a Silent Hill play novel and guide.

Alchemilla Hospital is giving away a copy of Silent Hill 3 for Pc and a guide.

Silent Haven is giving away all 4 issues of Silent Hill Past Life.

Over on the Silent Hill Paradise Facebook page I am giving away a custom Robbie the Rabbit figure!
Head over there now to enter!

Silent Hill: Lost Messages WILL return before the end of August. So for those of you who remember SHLM it's on its way! 

Collection Update: 
I have recently received the Silent Hill Revelation 3D Japanese t-shirt.

The Toy Munkey Silent Hill pre-print t-shirts which were exclusive to San Diego Comic Con are now available under limited release via the Toy Munkey website!
The Heather AND Robbie figure are also now available to pre-order in Japan!

Climax Studios are also about to announce a Silent Hill competition via their Facebook page! 

I have also been in contact with Konami UK who have confirmed they are currently working on bringing the Silent Hill T-shirts and figures to the UK and European Konami Style Store!

Thanks to this awesome guy (http://srghost.tumblr.com/) We finally get to see a first look at the Unpainted Heather figure from Toy Munkey Studios.

Konami also revealed a fully complete Heather and TWO Robbie figure both with additional weapons.

Really liking these figures and cannot wait to see the finished product in all its glory! 

So first impressions what do you think?