First 4 Figures

First 4 Figures (also known as Puzzle Productions) is a company that creates figures and statues of certain characters from video games such as Metroid, Sonic the Hedgehog, and The Legend of Zelda series.
The company signed a contract with Nintendo in 2006 allowing them to create collectibles based on the Metroid franchise. 
First 4 Figures have produced a number of Metroid statues, all of them being game-accurate by using in game files to recreate the designs of the characters or gunships. Each figure is produced in limited quantities.
They are not the first company to have produced a Metroid series figurine. Other figures have been created by JoyRide Studios, Yujin, Max Factory, Figma, and Jakks Pacific.
==Figures==
Currently, five Samus statuettes have been produced. Three are of upgraded Power Suits, all in identical poses. The other two are Zero Suit Samus statues in identical poses - one, however, features a light-up base and is exclusive to the First 4 Figures website.
Despite mention of such a statuette on the F4F website, no figure of the Dark Suit has been produced. 
===Varia Suit===
====First version====
First 4 Figure's first Metroid statue to be put into production was Samus's classic Varia Suit as it appeared in Metroid Prime. It was limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, and was painted according to the game files with metallic paint. Samus is shown in a shooting pose, leaning back and taking aim with her Arm Cannon. The base that the figure comes with is also very detailed, representing a metal platform. It retailed for $100.00 on the First 4 Figures website, but because many have been sold out, other sites such as Amazon.com charge more for the statue.
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====Second version====
A new version, based on the Varia Suit's appearance in later Prime games, was announced in May 2016 for an early 2017 release. A version with numerous LED lights is available exclusively on the F4F site. Ultimately, the statue was delayed to Q3 2018, giving the studio more time to fine tune the statue's appearance. It was finally released in early 2020.
A demonstration of the differences between versions can be found here.https://www.first4figures.com/blog/samus-varia-suit-before-and-after.html Preorders began on December 29, 2017, with the cut off date being January 1, 2018. 2,100 copies of this statue are to be produced.https://nintendowire.com/news/2017/12/29/last-chance-order-first-4-figures-samus-varia-suit-figure/ https://shinesparkers.net/last-chance-for-first-4-figures-varia-suit-samus-statue/
An unboxing video was shared by First 4 Figures on October 23, 2020. The package comes with Samus, her Arm Cannon and stand (with the Screw Attack symbol) as separate parts to assemble.
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====Third version====
A new PVC statue based on the Metroid Prime Varia Suit was announced on October 11. Preorders will open on October 24, 2023.First 4 Figures (First4Figures). "SAMUS VARIA SUIT PREORDERS OPEN IN 13 DAYS! Metroid fans, attention! Announcing the Metroid Prime™- Samus Varia Suit PVC statue! Save the date: 24th October 2023Three versions will be available.Get $10 off: https://f4f.group/IMPSVS#Metroid #MetroidPrime #VariaSuit #Samus" 11 October 2023 2:00 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1711985115033960796 The pose is similar to the second Varia Suit statue, in PVC form. It comes with an interchangeable hand that can either hang to Samus's side or be placed on her hip, as with the second statue. An Exclusive Edition is available, which comes with LED lights in Samus's helmet, Arm Cannon and green accents. Additional accessories include "a premium deluxe box, limited edition numbering, authentication card, rechargeable battery, and USB charging cable".
Samus Varia Suit PVC statue announcement.jpg|Announcement image
Samus Varia Suit PVC statue silhouette.jpg|Silhouette teaser.First 4 Figures (First4Figures). "SAMUS VARIA SUIT PREORDERS OPEN IN 12 DAYS!Our Samus Varia Suit statue's silhouette is out! It’s on its way real soon!Get $10 off: https://f4f.group/IMPSVSPreorders open on 24th October 2023.Pricing will be revealed on launch day.#Metroid #MetroidPrime #VariaSuit #Samus" 12 October 2023 11:00 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1712483469429977263
First 4 Figures Samus PVC statue Limited Edition 1.jpg|Exclusive Edition contents.
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===Gravity Suit===
====First version====
A repaint of the original Varia Suit statue, the Gravity Suit was more limited at only 250 pieces worldwide, and is currently sold out around the globe. It retailed for the same amount as the Varia Suit, but was more highly prized due to the amount that was produced.
====Second version====
A second Gravity Suit statue was revealed in July 2024, with preorders beginning August 8, 2024.Doolan, Liam. Metroid Prime Samus Gravity Suit Statue "First Look" Revealed, Pre-Orders Open Next Week. Nintendo Life. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024. https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/07/metroid-prime-samus-gravity-suit-statue-first-look-revealed-pre-orders-open-next-week Its pose is taken from the Gravity Suit's key art for Metroid Prime. Samus's face is faintly visible through the armor; it is taken from the back of the Japanese cover of Metroid: Other M.
F4F Gravity Suit 1.jpg|The second Gravity Suit statue.
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F4F Gravity Suit set.jpg|The full set.
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===Zero Suit===
First 4 Figure's statue of Zero Suit Samus shows the Zero Suit in its appearance in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Samus is shown wielding her Paralyzer (absent in Echoes) with a curved stance. First 4 Figures claimed that "she has all the curves in the right places". Production was limited to 2,500 statues.
A second, nearly identical version exclusive to the website only differs in the base, which takes the form of the Chozo mark on Samus' back and contains LED lights that light up to envelop Samus in a pinkish-reddish glow. It is limited to 250 pieces worldwide.
File:Horizontal_02_12.jpg|The original Zero Suit
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===Phazon Suit===
While the mold is the same as the previous Varia Suit and Gravity Suit, the inside of the statue has been completely reworked to fit 50 LED lights all over the suit that illuminates all of the "lights" on Samus' suit when a button on the base is pressed, including the Visor and Arm Cannon. It is painted to match the Phazon Suit's color scheme (with the exception of the Arm Cannon, now colored silver). It includes a mirror base, which shows off the lights, but is very heavy. Two metal connectors plug into the base from under Samus' left foot. The Arm Cannon has blue LEDs in it, allowing the lines in the Cannon to light up, and it even generates a beam of light from the inside when lit. If facing a wall, the Arm Cannon will act as a blue flashlight and create a blue circle upon the surface of the wall. An internal IC Chip has been implanted into the statue, thus when the button is pressed again and the lights turn off, they fade out slowly. The Arm Cannon fades out first, then the rest of the suit follows. The figure requires three AA batteries that are included and is limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide. The price of the statue is $224.99. The pose for the statue is taken from the scene when Samus first acquires the suit.
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===Trace===
The red hunter from Metroid Prime: Hunters known as Trace was also prepared as a statue. Prototypes of the statue have been shown and First 4 Figures had created a page for the statue, but when clicked it now states "Product Not Available." It may have been designed by Goran Sadojevich.
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===Kanden===
Not much is known about this statue based on the original Ilya Nazarov model, but a prototype of the statue was seen, however the final product appears to have been rejected. It may have been designed by Goran Sadojevich.
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===Gunships===
Samus Aran's Gunship from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes was released in mid-2010, and features lights for the base, thrusters, and windscreen. The base of the statue is a rounded mirror base with light blue lights that rotate around when activated. The Gunship can also be turned on the base at a swivel joint, and comes with a screw to secure it in a fixed position. First 4 Figures has also hinted that they will release more of Samus's Gunships in the near future.
Another figure of Samus's Gunship in its likeness from Prime and Hunters was announced. LED lights are used for the cockpit, engines and gun batteries.
File:F4F-EchoesGunship.jpg|The Echoes Gunship
File:First_4_Figures_MP1_ship.jpg|The Prime Gunship
===Light Suit===
Following years without a Metroid piece, F4F unveiled in late July 2014 a new Light Suit figure. It was created by Goran Sadojevich.
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===Meta Ridley===
In December 2016, a Meta Ridley statue was announced. The pose appears to be based on the Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. A teaser trailer was released on January 12, 2019. On August 5, 2020, it was announced that preorders for this figure would close on August 12. An unboxing video was released on February 5, 2021. Its release is expected to be in Q2 2021.https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/87184
====Website====
First 4 Figures is proud to present the highly anticipated Metroid Prime – Meta Ridley statue
"The reconstruction of geoform 187, code-named Ridley, was recently completed. After his defeat on Zebes, Command ordered a number of metagenetic improvements for him. Though aggressive, we were able to implement these changes in a cycle. The metamorphosis was painful, but quite successful in the end. Early tests indicate a drastic increase in strength, mobility, and offensive capability. Cybernetic modules and armour plating have been added as well. We believe our creation, now called Meta Ridley, will become the mainstay of our security force, a job he will certainly relish." ― Pirate Data Logbook Entry, Metroid Prime
Leaving Samus Aran alive as a child was a mistake that Ridley would soon regret for the rest of his days. The Space Pirate general would fall at the hands of his archnemesis, only to see the light of day once again as a cybernetically enhanced reincarnation.
After his revival through Pirate technology, there was only but one thing left to do: to seek revenge against that who has caused his demise. As he continues to carry out his duties, he would inevitably face the bounty hunter once again in a battle unlike any other. Now equipped with heavy armor plating and a gamut of lethal arsenals, including a Multi-Missile System, a Kinetic Breath Weapon, a Meson Bomb Launcher, and an Ultrathermal Flamestrike Projector, even the ever-skilled Samus Aran herself might be in for more than just a challenge against the mighty Meta Ridley incarnate.
Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley STANDARD/EXCLUSIVE edition comes with the following:-
*Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley RESIN statue
*LED function implemented in the eyes [Exclusive only]
*Chest Plate with LED function [Exclusive only]
*Glow in the Dark Wings
*Highly detailed base inspired from the theme and style from the Metroid Prime game
*Authentication Card
[Exclusive only] Purchasing the Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley EXCLUSIVE edition at anytime during Day One after the launch starts (24 hours) will entitle you to the following extra free bonuses.
NOTE - You must come back to the website on 25th January 2019, log into your account and VALIDATE your order to confirm your Collector's edition.
*An additional Collector's Card.
*A Collector's edition Hologram Sticker.
*Plus extra F4F Reward Points.
Limited Edition number will be set later on.
This PREORDER period will close on 22nd February 2019.* [Exclusive only]
This is the first statue in First 4 Figures’ Metroid Prime – Meta Ridley Resin Metroid Villains Statue line. The lowest numbers will be available to those who pre-order earliest, so don't delay if you wish to have the best chances of securing a low number!
*Prototype shown, final product may be slightly different. Product details can subject to change without further notice.
Subject to final approval.
Product Size:
Statue
Height – 37 inches (94cm)
Width - 33 inches (84cm)
Depth - 22 inches (56cm)
Weight – 6.48 KG
Estimated Release Date: Q1 2020 
====Tweet====
"Metroid Prime™ – Meta Ridley statue pre-orders are about to close! Be sure to place an order before 12 August 2020. After this time, you'll have to jump on the waitlist for a chance at owning this collectible. Don't miss out and guarantee yours today! https://f4f.group/MetaRidleyLastChanceWeek"First 4 Figures (First4Figures). 5 August 2020 4:01 a.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1290920751844020225
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====Official photos====
====Video thumbnails====
Meta Ridley F4F teaser 2019.jpg|Meta Ridley Statue Teaser
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Meta Ridley Statue Trailer.jpg|Meta Ridley Statue Trailer
F4F Meta Ridley unboxing video thumbnail.jpg|Unboxing the Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley Statue
Meta Ridley Exclusive Edition Production Video.jpg|Meta Ridley Exclusive Edition Production Video
===Samus Helmet===
On February 23, 2021, First 4 Figures unveiled a statue based on Samus Aran's helmet as it appears in Metroid Prime. The statue's base resembles a Save Station platform in the Metroid Prime series (at least the first two games). It cannot be worn. More information was revealed in a livestream on March 2nd, 2021. It is the first in a series of "Metroid Life-Size Replicas". It is priced at $534.99 USD, or $484.99 during an early bird period between March 2-17. It is expected to be released in Q1 2022.
The Exclusive Edition (available online) features an LED Visor and dots around the base, and the helmet itself can rotate 360 degrees and separate from its mount.
====Website====
"First 4 Figures is proud to introduce their latest resin statue collectible, Metroid Prime™: Samus Helmet.
The Varia Suit is one of Samus Aran's many equipable [sic] space suits in the Metroid series and is the armor she starts with in Metroid Prime. Although the suit is predominantly orange in color, the helmet and the upper half of the torso are red. And just like in the games, her helmet, and the entire Varia Suit for that matter, has a shiny and metallic finish to it, just like the replica.
As for the base it's mounted on, the design of it replicates the Save Stations in the Metroid Prime games, which, as the name implies, is where you save the progress of your games."
====Tweets====
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📅 March 2, 2021
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🔗 Facebook Premiere – https://f4f.fans/FBPMPSH
🔗 YouTube Premiere – https://f4f.fans/YTPMPSH"First 4 Figures (First4Figures). 23 February 2021 11:23 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1364430720165310465
"And don’t forget to join our #GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a Metroid Prime™: Samus Helmet (Exclusive Edition) statue! Rules to the giveaway can be found here: https://f4f.fans/GMPSH
#First4Figures #Nintendo #Metroid #MetroidPrime #VariaSuit #Samus #gaming #videogames #statues"First 4 Figures (First4Figures). 23 February 2021 11:29 p.m. Tweet. https://twitter.com/First4Figures/status/1364432234053181441
====Official photos====
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====Video thumbnails====
F4F Samus Helmet.jpg|Teaser 1
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F4F Samus Helmet launch stream.jpg|Launch stream
F4F Samus Helmet video thumbnail.jpg|F4F Presents Metroid Prime: Samus Helmet Statue
F4F Samus Helmet A Closer Look video thumbnail.jpg|A Closer Look
==References==
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