This text discusses the marketing tactic employed by Bandai Namco to promote the Shadow of the Erdtree collector’s edition, which includes an 18-inch statue of Messmer the Impaler. PlayStation UK is credited with introducing this new marketing strategy, as it enticed fans with a 19-inch Venom statue the previous year. Although FromSoftware characters have long captivated fans, the developer and publisher’s active involvement is a novelty. The text also features comments from several individuals expressing their excitement over acquiring the statue.
One user even suggested that not purchasing the statue would make someone a “fake fan.” This statement was made in jest, as it is acknowledged that the size of the statue does not define its appeal.
