Geek Culture Reviews

Ciri leaps straight from CD Projekt Red’s hit fantasy RPG The Witcher 3, to become Kotobukiya’s latest model in their Bishoujo collection.  Based from a design by Shunya Yamashita, the highly detailed figurine is currently available to preorder now for the price of $170 (roughly £135).  ‘ Known to be a descendant of the ancient elves, Ciri stands elegant and dignified. The statue is based on an illustration by Shunya Yamashita that depicts both the grace and strength of this powerful witcher.As with Geralt, the incredible details of the statue were sculpted by Yoshiki Fujimoto. One of the most noteworthy parts of the statue is the use of different sculpting and painting techniques, such as the wrinkles in the shirt creating a light material, and the heavy, leather-like textures, each adding realism to the statue as a whole.’

Rob reviews The Witcher: The Ballard of Two Wolves #1... When it comes to the worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 , no one knows them better than CD Project Red's Bartosz Sztybor. Across his narrative journeys,  Sztybor brings his unique take on the characters - and their worlds - but remains grounded in what's come before. While the world of Cyberpunk 2077 does give him a little more scope to be expressive, it's his work with The Witcher 's Geralt that deserves some praise.  The Witcher: The Ballard of Two Wolves #1 follows Geralt and Dandelion as they roll into the town of Grimmwald. Getalts gotten word that a werewolf is on the prowl, and Jaskier may get another tale to spin into a song and dance. As they get acquainted with their surroundings, the duo soon falls into the companionship of a local girl named Red. It's through Red that Grimmwald's history is explained, and the town's troubles all seem to stem from the wealthy Hogge siste...