Dark Horse Whips Up a Tali'Zorah Masterpiece: Your Wallet Might Need a Medigel Shot
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Dark Horse is celebrating Mass Effect Day 2025 with an exclusive, highly detailed 1/6 scale statue of fan-favourite Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, complete with her Arc Pistol and combat drone, though it's a limited run and won't ship until mid-2026.
Well, blimey, would you look at that? Mass Effect Day has swooped in again, meaning it's time for Dark Horse to pull another rabbit out of the (collectible) hat. And this year, mate, they've gone and done something truly epic for all you quarian fanatics out there.
Fair dinkum, Tali'Zorah vas Normandy – the fan-favourite tech wizard herself – is getting the full-blown 1/6 scale statue treatment. Reckon our friends over at IGN South Africa got the exclusive scoop, complete with all the shiny piccies. (Big thanks to Jesse Schedeen for the initial intel!)
Sculpted by the fine folks at Gentle Giant Studios, this isn't just any old figurine. We're talking a seriously detailed rendition of Tali in her iconic enviro-suit, complete with her trusty Arc Pistol (you know, for all those pesky Geth skirmishes) and her equally trusty combat drone, Chatika vas Paus, hovering right by her side. It’s like they bottled a moment straight out of the game, eh?
So, what's the damage? Well, this bad boy stands a respectable 12.6 inches tall – a decent size for commanding attention on your shelf. But here's the kicker: it's limited to a mere 1000 units worldwide. Only a thousand? Bloody hell, that's going to make securing one a bit like trying to find an honest politician on the Citadel! Price tag? A cool $229.99, though Dark Horse Direct is offering a cheeky $20 discount if you're quick enough to pre-order before November 14th. Get in fast, or you might regret it more than that one time you forgot to assign skill points to your favourite biotic.
Speaking of Dark Horse Direct, that's where you'll need to go to grab this exclusive piece of Mass Effect history. Just a heads up though, if you do dive in, don't go holding your breath for it to arrive tomorrow. Shipping isn't expected until between June and August of *2026*. Two thousand twenty-six! That's practically a lifetime in gaming years! You might have played through Mass Effect 17 by then. Talk about a long-range projection, eh? Hopefully, our actual omni-tools will be able to beam it directly to us by then.
Still, for a character as beloved as Tali, it's a fitting tribute. It’s a bit of a wait, and definitely a dent in the credit chip, but if you’re a Mass Effect die-hard, especially a Tali devotee, this might just be the grail you’ve been looking for. What do you reckon, mate? Is your wallet ready for this upgrade?
(Original article and images provided by Jesse Schedeen via IGN South Africa)
Tags: Mass Effect, Collectibles, Dark Horse, Tali'Zorah, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa