​Way back in April 2015 Gecco announced they were working on two more Silent Hill statues but since then very little information has appeared about them. 

The most recent update came from Whitney of Silent Hill Historical Society in December. She reached out to Gecco to see if there was any news to share with regards to the statues but unfortunately was told that they're still working on them and will post any news to their Facebook page.

​As it was only two months ago that we had an update I decided to contact Gecco myself but instead of asking for an update I was curious to see if Gecco had any plans to release any additional merchandise this year. As Gecco have released a bunch of T Shirts and iPhone cases in the past I wanted to see if we can expect more additional items to come. 

​Gecco responded to my email to let me know that there was no update on the statues (Which I expected) but they;


"Hopefully will release other items this year, and they are more like accessories".

So expect even more awesome releases possibly this year from Gecco! 

Silent Hill was released in 1999 and has since gone on to spawn a whole series of games, 2 films, comics and a whole heap of other merchandise. I'm sure some of you will have some (if not all) of the games as well as a soundtrack or two? Maybe some comics or a poster on your wall? But how many of you can say they have original movie props, signed merchandise, your name in not one but two of the games and a World Record Holder title? 

For Whitney Chavis Silent Hill is so much more than just a game. Chavis has been collecting since the game was released and really got into around 2004, her first big collectable was the James and Nurse statue from Silent Hill 2 and since then she has been unstoppable. Her collection has grown so much over the years that she now holds the title for 'World Biggest Silent Hill Collection', with no end in sight to her ever growing collection (and love for Silent Hill) I interviewed her to find out more about what attracted her to the game, her most loved items and everything in between. 

Your collection is constantly growing, where do you store it all?

Luckily for me most of my collection is made up of small items so I can fit 90% of it in plastic bins in my closet. When I get a bigger place with a spare room I would love to display everything but at the moment the only time everything is out is strictly limited to when I want to make a video or take pictures showing my entire collection.   

Over the years you’ve managed to add so many amazing additions to your collection but surely you’ve also missed out on a few as well?

Oh yes loads of times! 

So. 
Many. 
Times. 

One big missed item is the Silent Hill Cold Heart pitch document that resides in your kick ass collection! 

Shortly after scans of the document appeared online on Silent Hill Memories back in December 2014 the original owner reached out to me via facebook to see if I was interested in purchasing it. Well back then Facebook neglected to alert you if you have messages from people you aren’t friends with in your “other” folder so I didn’t see the offer for 4 days. By the time I saw the message and got back to the seller he had already sold it to you. It kills me how close I was to owning that document but hey at least it went to a friend’s awesome collection in the end :)

The Silent Hill Collectors group on Facebook is hugely popular and it’s seen so many new collectors showing off their collections, Can you offer any advice for anyone who wants to start their own?

To find rare and unique Silent Hill items be sure to check auction sites often! Most of my own collection was acquired through Ebay. Another great place to look is Yahoo Japan Auctions, it can be pricey since you’ll have to go through a third party like Rinkya.com which involves fees upon fees but it’s a great way to find many rare Japanese items! 

Also try and talk with other Silent Hill collectors and see if any are interested in trading or selling items as well. It’s one of reasons the collector group is around afterall! I’ve made a lot of great acquisitions for my own collection by just asking! It never hurts to try :)

Most importantly: have fun collecting! It doesn’t matter if you only have the games, it is still a worthy collection to share.  No matter how big someone else’s may be now just know it didn’t grow that way overnight... we all started with a single item afterall. :D

Out of everything in your collection, what was the hardest thing to get hold of?

Definitely the retailer incentive edition of Silent Hill: Dead/Alive #1. This particular comic has cover artwork by Loïc Zimmermann and is the rarest single issue of any of the Silent Hill comics printed to date.

According to Chris Ryall Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing this particular series didn't have huge orders so not many of these covers were shipped. 

I found how rare it was myself trying to track one down for my collection after I contacted over 100 comic shops across the world with no luck. Most of the shops either didn't order enough to receive an incentive cover from IDW and those that did only managed to score one and sold it years before my search started.  I really thought I would never find this particular issue but some friends of mine somehow found a copy and surprised me with it. I was so thrilled to check it off my want list!

And finally a few questions just for fun:

Who is your favourite Silent Hill character and why?

Heather. She’s a sassy badass. 

Favourite Silent Hill game?

All about the original baby as it is the one that hooked me from day one! (BTW Silent Hill 2 is my next favourite followed by Downpour!)

And finally describe Silent Hill in 140 characters or less.

Your vacation destination for lost family, bizarre cults, & facing your inner demons w/ a 100% chance of fog and a 98% chance of death. ​

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Why not check out Silent Hill Historical Society on Facebook and Whitney's Website. You can also see more pictures of her collection as well as more details for each item via her Collection Site and Facebook Page. A collector yourself? Join the collectors group too.

Why not check out a previous interview with designer and illustrator Masahiro Ito right HERE and for everything else like Paradise on Facebook, Twitter and now Instagram.

Christmas is once again upon us and if you're like me you quite possibly have no idea what you would like Santa to bring you this year. Good job Paradise is here to help! 

I have come up with another  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 we have been treated to a lot of Silent Hill merchandise lately and to start off lets look at some awesome apparel.

Insert Coin Clothing have three different Silent Hill T-shirts available. The  Silent Hill Historical Society T shirt  Lakeview Hotel T shirt and the Radio Repairs T shirt. All T-shirts are available in sizes Small to 3 X Extra Large and are priced at £22 each or 3 for 2. If you're after something more than a T-shirt why not check out the awesome James Sunderland Jacket they also have available? Priced at £60 it's similar to the original release jacket from 2001 that was limited to 250 pieces and is a must for any fan. You can also grab the full range in a bundle for £85.

Or why not check out the Lakeside Amusement Park T-shirt or the Halo of the Sun T shirt available from Game Legends, this T-shirt is available in sizes Small to Extra Large and are both priced at €18.98. You can also save 10% at Game Legends with the code: SHPGLMC (you're welcome).


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 and Welcome to Silent Hill wristband, along with the Halo of the Sun keychain 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. 

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. 

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 and 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. 

The more recent Gecco releases include Heather, Pink Bloody Robbie, Blue Bloody Robbie and A bloodless limited edition Robbie. The Bloodless version is exclusive to Japan and is limited to 300 pieces however you may be able to grab one if you use the auction sites Rinkya or Jauce.

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 Robbie the Rabbit Tree decoration or Toluca Mall Keychain. Both items are made by Amy who runs Silent Hill Alchemilla Hospital so you know it's been made by a fan for the fans!

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. 

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? Why not grab Silent Hill Revelation  on Dvd, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray? You can purchase Silent Hill Revelation from a large number of Stores including Amazon, Ebay, Hmv and more. The Uk Steel Pack of the Original Silent Hill film was also released this year and as it's limited edition, this is one item that should surely bring a smile to any Silent Hill fan.

As you should know by now at Gamescon this year we were treated to a free playable teaser download of P.T which revealed the forthcoming next Silent Hill game 'Silent Hills'. Well remember that creepy fetus in the sink? Why not own your very own? A 3D printed P.T Fetus is available via shapeways!

The currently in production fan film, Silent Hill Requiem from Zenithfilms also has an online store where you can grab your very own official Requiem T shirts and signed prints! Check out the store right HERE

We were also treated to more Downpour this year with the awesome Comic Book Series 'Silent Hill Downpour: Anne's story. This series of comics follows the story of Anne Marie Cunningham and extends upon what we played through in the Downpour game. Issues 1-3 are currently available now with the 4th and final issue being available December 10th. 

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. 
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 Red Pyramid Thing figure from Figma will be available April worldwide. A new pose-able Robbie the Rabbit figure will also be available in July from Medicom Toy. 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. 

And for those who just love a bit of Silent Hill why not check out these awesome pages and give them a like on Facebook:

Silent Hill Alchemilla Hospital, Silent Nerd, Silent Hill Historical Society, Silent Hill Memories, Silent Haven, Silent Evil, ZenithFilms (Silent Hill Requiem), Elisa Fs Art (Lovely lady behind A tale of Birds without a Voice), Silent Hill Collectors and SilentHillCollection.com 

Hope this helps guys and a big huge Happy Holidays from Silent Hill Paradise

Unfortunately Robbie the Rabbit isn't coming this month. Robbie has been pushed back to March 2014 as they want to get him just right.

In a blog post via the Mamegyorai blog it was revealed that he had been delayed but no official announcement from anywhere else had been made 

"Also will be released next, and segment of the Gecco silent statue "lobby the rabbit' production is underway.
Also postponed to March a month to now.
Reservations are Bon voyage are to your order we guide.
Please also kindly bear with us as the postponement from the judgment that you want to deliver something even better, because... Really sorry"


I then contacted Gecco myself who confirmed the delay


"As Mamegyorai says, we decided to release it in March, the same month as Pink one, which is postponed to March from February"


Although I was very much looking forward to getting my hands on Robbie this month, I can wait that little bit longer if it means they are going to look as best as they possibly can.

Confirmation of the delay can also be found via Silent Hill Historical Society.

In 2013 Insert Coin Clothing announced a Silent Hill range inspired by Silent Hill 2. 
The range consisted of three t shirts and a James Sunderland replica jacket, the entire range is official Silent Hill merchandise.
In August they released the Historical Society and Lakeview Hotel t-shirts at a price of £22 each and in December came the Radio Repair T shirt and Jacket.
Insert coin Clothing also have a 3 for 2 offer which allows you to buy all three t shirts and get one free. 

Luckily I have managed to get my hands on the new range and I have to admit im impressed!

The Silent Hill Historical Society T-shirt comes on a plain white t-shirt and has a very simple design, simple yet effective. 
As you can see from the images the image on the front is of quite possibly the most famous creature from Silent Hill; Pyramid Head.
Underneath this image are the words 'Silent Hill Historical Society 20th Anniversary Celebration' and the years '1993-2003'

The Lakeview Hotel t-shirts come on a dark blue t shirt and features a stamp-print style image of the hotel in front of Toluca Lake. The words 'Lakeview Hotel Toluca Lake' are printed in the centre of the image. The one thing I really like about this t shirt is that it looks kind of like a souvenir, something you would get from visiting the hotel. 

Both T-shirts are available in sizes Small right up to Triple Extra large and are printed on 60% Polyester and 40 cotton.  Both of these t-shirts were released in August 2013.

The first two t-shirts were released separate to the Jacket and Radio Repair t-shirt and were not made available until December 2013.

Any Silent Hill fan will know that one of the most sort after item's has to be the original James Sunderland Jacket. It was released in 2001 and only 250 were made. So when Insert Coin Clothing announced it was going to release its very own James Sunderland Jacket 12 years later, it got the Silent Hill community a buzz!

The Jacket was made available mid December and luckily mine arrived on Christmas Eve. 

The jacket is in mid green and features all of the famous patches James has on his jacket. Three patches on the two chest pockets and two on both arms. 
The jacket features 4 front pockets and a button/zip up front. 
Unlike the original James jacket, this jacket does not feature the 'Silent Hill 2 logo on the left side pocket. Upon unzipping the jacket I was surprised to see that it has no inside padding and a very thin inlay. Unlike the t-shirts, the info tag is stitched inside the jacket and not printed. I do like this jacket and is has made a great additional to my collection however with it being thin and tight on the arms I doubt ill be wearing this very much. 

When comparing the original jacket with the new release it is easy to see the differences just by looking at it, the missing front patch and the sizes (although that patch was never part of James Sunderland Jacket anyway) the thickness, colour and also weather-ability. I could see myself nice and warm while battling a snow storm in the 2001 release but would be soaked in the new release.

For £60 this is a great jacket, its stylish and well fitted and a great addition for any collector. For those expected an exact replica of its predecessor, this isn't it.  

The Jacket is available in sizes Small to triple extra large and is currently sold out. However for those of you wanting to get your hands on one fear not as it is due to return this year!

Want to get your hands on this awesome range? Just click HERE

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.

This month is the 'Month of Silent Hill' all month five Silent Hill fan pages will be hosting a competition to win some awesome Silent Hill merchandise! 

This week's competition is hosted by Silent Nerd and you could win all of this:

-Silent Hill Revelation Bluray/Dvd 
-Silent Hill 2006 Dvd
-Silent Hill 0rigins Ps2
-Silent Hill HD collection Ps3
-Silent Hill Sinners Reward issues 1 and 4
-Silent Hill Revelation Japanese Ad
-Silent Nerd Fan Made SH 4 door photo 
-Silent Nerd T-shirt

For your chance to win these awesome prizes click  HERE

This month is the 'Month of Silent Hill' all month five Silent Hill fan pages will be hosting a competition to win some awesome Silent Hill merchandise! 

This week's competition is hosted by Silent Haven
And you could see yourself winning one of two (or even both) official Toymunkey studios Red Pyramid Thing and Bubble Head Nurse Iphone 5 cases!

All you have to do is either upload a photo of your Silent Hill Halloween costume or click and like the suggested links. Simple!

For your chance to win these awesome prizes click  HERE

This month is the 'Month of Silent Hill' all month five Silent Hill fan pages will be hosting a competition to win some awesome Silent Hill merchandise! 

This week's competition is hosted by Silent Hill Historical Society 
And you could see yourself winning a Toymunkey Bubble Head nurse as featured in SHHS's latest video review!

For your chance to win this awesome piece of Silent Hill merchandise click HERE
Entry is open worldwide! 

The Robbie the Rabbit figures that we have seen at this years Comic Con are due to be released in February 2014! 

In total there will be three different variants available. A Pink and Blue blood covered Robbie and a 'Souvenir' version of Robbie which has no blood at all. 
The Blue Robbie has a chainsaw with the words "Your Fingerpost" and the Pink Robbie's chainsaw has the words "To you my dear" across it. Both figures also come with an additional steal pipe. As to whether the Souvenir editions comes with any weapons is yet to be seen.
Robbie is a 1/6 scale figure with an overall height of 34cm. 

Thank to Whitney from Silent Hill Historical Society, The Blue Robbie figure is available exclusively from mamegyorai.co.jp and is limited to a grand total of 1000 pieces! The souvenir version is also only available 'Figure King' magazine in Japan. It is limited to 300 pieces and can only be ordered via mail order. (Source)
Hopefully all three figures will become available across the pond soon, as I cannot wait to get my hands on all three!

The figures are priced at: 12,800 yen/ $ 132.79/ £81.31
 
You can pre-order the pink Robbie from HERE

You can pre-order the blue Robbie from HERE

If you pre-order from AmiAmi you will receive a free exclusive tin of Robbie Green Tea. Pre-Order HERE
More images are available via both links.