Dark Horse Direct and Crystal Dynamics entered the tomb with the Dark Horse design team kicking off the project with sketches inspired by the original Tomb Raider game, capturing Lara in a dynamic pose surrounded by spears, flames, and wielding the Scion artifact; a true moment of action and discovery.

As we moved into 3D modeling, every detail of Lara’s attire and iconic features such as her dual pistols, backpack, and signature braid were carefully rendered. Adjustments were made to ensure accuracy, from the warmth of her bag, the vibrancy of her hair, and the expressiveness in her eyes.

As the base began to form, a key addition was the Roman soldier skeleton beneath Lara, providing historical accuracy and enhancing the Egyptian tomb theme. Romans were likely to have looted ancient Egyptian tombs during this period, as evidenced by discoveries at Egyptian archaeological sites. This skeleton adds historical context to the location and complements Lara’s daring escape and she attempts to leave with the Scion artifact.

From this point, we 3D print the approved sculpt and send it to one of our fabulous painters to bring it to life. We send them reference material to which they do their best to match as accurately as possible.

Once all revisions are approved and final, we proudly present the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft (Classic Era) Statue, which stands a testament to Lara’s iconic status in the gaming and pop-culture world. As Dark Horse Direct and Crystal Dynamics move forward in their partnership, they will continue to celebrate adventures, discoveries and the determined spirit that is Tomb Raider.

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