[NECA] Gears of War 3 - 1:1 scale "GOLD" Retro Lancer Replica

Last week Epic Games revealed the contents for their Gears of War 3 game bundles. If you have already pre-ordered the "Limited Edition" or "Epic Edition," then you may want to consider revising your order. Today Epic Games has announced an even grander Gears of War 3 bundle extra, a 1:1 scale Retro Lancer replica produced by NECA.

Exclusive to GameStop, the Retro Lancer is being offered four different ways:

* Sold by itself priced at $99 and to be released 9/13/2011
* Sold with a standard copy of the game to be released 9/20/2011 ($139.98)
* Sold with the "Limited Edition" to be released 9/20/2011 ($159.98)
* Sold with the "Epic Edition" to be released 9/20/2011 ($229.98)

The weapon replica measures over 3 1/2 feet long and includes trigger activated sound effects. It was created from the actual 3D data used by Epic Games in the Gears of War 3 video game.

Following up on our story earlier this week, NECA provides some answers for those outside the U.S. on how to obtain their upcoming 1:1 scale Retro Lancer as seen in Gears of War 3. Due to stricter gun laws and customs, the foreign version of this weapon replica will be painted gold, just like the special version available in the game.

* Those in the UK can purchase the replica via Play.com, where it is available for pre-order now priced at £69.99.

* Those in Australia can get it through Gametraders.

* It will be available for those in Mexico through Blockbuster Mexcio.

* Canada is looking like Gamestop Canada , though it is the regular version of the replica.

In addition, NECA is looking to have some 1:1 Gold Retro Lancer versions made available for U.S. collectors. Details are pending.