Gears of War replica weapons and armor to be produced

Cosplayers on ‘roids rejoice! TriForce Sales, a creator of licensed 1:1 scale replica from video games, films, TV, and comics, is going to produce the weapons and armor from the Gears of War universe. TriForce has partnered with sculptor Sid Garrand of Nightmare Armor Studios to recreate the gear worn by Marcus Fenix’s Delta Squad.

So what’s in the lineup of replicas? You can order the COG armor, helmet and the Lancer assault rifle. Advance orders can be placed online beginning July 8 at www.projecttriforce.com.

“I have been a huge fan of Gears of War since its release in November of 2006,” said Garrand. “In my spare time I sculpted a full set of armor for myself, which I enjoyed showing off at conventions. When the fans saw it they all asked me how they could get it. I was thrilled when the team from Epic saw it, and liked it, which allowed us to move to the point to where we are today. It all truly began as a labor of love.”

I think there’s a problem or two though. When Garrand and his squad showed off the replicas to Gears developer Epic Games, they weren’t exactly the most physically-fit cosplayers. In fact, Garrand’s arms are glaringly skinny compared to Fenix’s tree trunk limbs.

Additionally, the fictional Marcus Fenix is 6’1” tall and weighs 231lbs. If Garrand was anywhere near that weight or build, then the replicas should be even larger. Call me anal, but if you start hyping these products as 1:1 scale replicas, you’ve gotta back it up.

Gears of War image courtesy of Microsoft and Epic Games.