Standing almost 16-inches tall at the wings, Great Cthulhu towers over all other figures, inspiring a mixture of awe and terror that is most appropriate in the presence of an Ancient One. Crafted by sculptor Brian Dugas, Great Cthulhu is one of the most intricately detailed Clix pieces ever created.
From its open sores to its extra tentacles, the care and artistry that has gone into the creation of this figure is evident everywhere. Working from Lovecraft's description of Cthulhu in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu," Dugas mixed elements from many different sources to create the sculpture. Most notable was his use of real pieces of sea creatures (including shrimp and crab) for various parts of Cthulhu. The overall look of the sculpture is, therefore, very organic?you can almost smell the brine!
The tenacious Dugas lifted his brush and turned to his paint to add the details that bring Cthulhu to life. The creature's skin is pallid, befitting something that has spent the last few thousand years in the darkness beneath the ocean. Brian's use of shadows and tones bring Cthulhu's trademark tentacles to life, and he added the sickly ichor and blood dribbling from a couple of superficial wounds that the Ancient One might have suffered in its slumber.
The Great Cthulhu is not only a great piece for HorrorClix collectors but for any aficionado of the genre. It'll be offered in limited numbers at the WizKids® retail booths at the Origins, Gen Con, and Dragon*Con gaming conventions. Prepare yourself for the most ancient and evil collectible ever produced: the HorrorClix Great Cthulhu!
