Category: Rocky 3

New HCG Rocky Statue!

Craig / / 2011, Rocky 3

Hey SZoners! Mark from Hollywood Collectibles is going to hook us up again. Hollywood Collectibles is currently taking pre-orders on a limited edition [just 750 pieces worldwide] approximately 20″ Rocky statue. Here’s how they describe it…

  • A movie and cultural icon, Rocky needs no introduction. The “Italian Stallion” created by Sylvester Stallone has become a part of our popular culture.
  • Standing in his classic boxing pose, this impressive 1:4 scale statue stands approx 20″ tall including base, and is designed as a companion piece for our highly sought after Rambo statue. Featuring an accurate likeness of Sylvester Stallone in the titular role of Rocky as he appeared in Rocky 3 and Rocky 4, it comes complete with a title-belt themed display base.
  • Sculpted by Edinho Maga.
    Paint masters by John Allred.
  • This incredible piece of art is constructed from heavyweight polystone and then hand painted to the finest detail. Limited to just 750 pieces worldwide There is no HCG Exclusive version of this piece. However if you like low serial numbers, we are reserving # 1 to # 100 for retail customers only. So the first 100 retail orders will receive the desirable low edition numbers!Strictly Limited to 500 Pieces Worldwide

Once again, Mark and the fine folks at Hollywood Collectibles have created a password for StalloneZone fans. Simply enter “Balboa” at check out and you will receive a 10% discount! Another feature that Hollywood Collectibles has started is the ability to spread the cost of owning an item out over four or six equal payments.

Folks, when they are gone, they are gone. And they do sell out. So if you want one, I wouldn’t wait too long!

 

Lady Gaga Gaga Over Rocky Balboa

Craig / / 2011, Celebs, Rocky, Rocky 3, Rocky Balboa

On May 23, 2011, Artist Direct posted an article titled titled “Lady Gaga Says Rocky Balboa is Her Dream Man.”  Gaga is quoted as saying…

  • “Rocky is my favorite movie – I love Rocky 3 because he gets his ass kicked in the first round and comes back.

Lady Gaga goes on to say…

  • “The Edge of Glory means a lot to me – it was written when my grandfather died. That song is about looking life in the eye and when you die saying ‘I won, I’m a champion’ like Rocky sprinting to the top of the staircase.”

You can read the entire article here.

 

Top Five Stallone Eighties Movies

Craig / / 2011, Cobra, First Blood, Rambo 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4

AMC recently posted their choices for the Top Five Stallone Eighties Movies.  Here’s a taste of the piece:

1. Rocky III (1982)
The third movie in the saga changes the pace, and Sly deftly walks a fine line between the Oscar-worthy drama of the movie’s predecessors and straight-up action… Rocky III is bigger, better, and more exciting than any sports movie that came before (or after)…

2. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
… one of the greatest action flicks of all time.

3. First Blood (1982)
…First Blood has a realism that is lacking from many eighties action movies…

4. Cobra (1986)
… Cobra is like Dirty Harry after five shots, three Red Bulls, and a trip to a military arsenal.

5. Rocky IV (1985)
The Rocky formula is taken to a whole new level with better training scenes and musical montages, bigger opponents (the truly monstrous Russian, Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren), and Cold War themes…

You can read the whole article here.

Ranking the “Rocky” Movies

Craig / / 2011, Rocky, Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Rocky 5, Rocky Balboa

On February 9, 2011, ChicagoNow.com posted Ranking the Rocky Movies by Kyle Trompeter.  While I don’t agree with Kyle’s rankings, he does make a good case for each choice… and there is a surprise or two in his list.

And for the record, here is how I rank them:

1.  Rocky and Rocky Balboa.  {Perfect bookends to the series]
2.  Rocky III
3.  Rocky II [Depending on my mood sometimes I flip positions on II and IV]
4.  Rocky IV
5.  Rocky V [While many fans really dislike Rocky V, I am thankful that because of it we got Rocky Balboa]

– Craig

Clubber Lang @ Hollywood Collectibles

Craig / / 2010, Rocky 3

It’s always a treat to hear from Mark at Hollywood Collectibles.  This time was no exception!

Hi Craig,

Here is our new Clubber Lang 12″ statue, a companion piece to our sold  out Rocky statue.

As before we would like to offer a 10% discount to your forum members.   If they enter the coupon code “clubber” they will automatically receive the discount.

Lots more Sly stuff in the pipeline too….!

Thanks,

Mark

Although it’s too early to announce all the Stallone projects planned, and there are several, I can say that Expendables fans will be happy.

As always, thanks to Mark and the great folks at Hollywood Collectibles! – Craig