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Big Daddy Bioshock - Figures

BioShock is a video game series developed by Irrational Games, 2K Australia, and 2K Marin. The first game, simply named BioShock , was first released in August 2007 and features a combination of first-person shooter and role-playing mechanics. Although the first two games are set in the 1960s, the series takes place on a fictional version of Earth where incredible advances in genetic manipulation have been discovered, allowing people to gain unusual supernatural abilities. Fans praised the game for the series' retro-futuristic setting, art deco-style visuals, and philosophical narrative, which helped the first game work incredibly well. A recurring entity in the BioShock series is the Big Daddies, the guardians of the Little Sisters. The Big Daddies act as a mascot for the series and are prominently featured on the cover art of the first two games. As such, no collection of BioShock merchandise would be complete without a Big Daddy figure. One particularly popular Big Daddy figure is the "Bioshock Big Daddy & Little Sister 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure."

Bioshock Big Daddy & Little Sister 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure

This scale figure set from ThreeZero features Big Daddy in all his glory, but at one-sixth the size. Nearly every aspect of the Bouncer variant of Big Daddy from the original BioShock is perfectly sculpted in this figure. The old-school diving suit is textured to look like it's made of thick, solid material, equipped with several large metal armbands. The suit itself is an earthy green color, which blends well with the partially corroded color of the metal. The most distinctive aspect of the figure is the metal diving helmet that covers his entire head and torso. The massive drill on the figure's right arm and the eight viewing holes in the helmet's head complete Big Daddy's look.

Aside from the incredible amount of detail found in this figure, several unique features set it apart from other items on the market. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this figure is the thirty-five points of articulation it has, despite being a scale figure. Other optional parts include an extra hand and a detachable drill. The set also includes a little sister figure for Big Daddy to protect. Like Big Daddy, the little sister figure is also articulated.

Product Name: Bioshock Big Daddy & Little Sister 1/6 Scale Collectible Figure
Manufacturer: TroisZéro
Sculptor: TroisZéro
Features: Set of 2 painted, articulated, 1/6 scale figures made of ABS, PVC, POM and fabric
Height (approx.): Big Daddy: 31.5 cm; Little Sister: 14.3 cm

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About Big Daddies

Big Daddies are a type of enemy that appears in the BioShock series. Here's a brief introduction.

Background

Before the creation of the Big Daddies, the underwater city of Rapture required workers to wear wetsuits to repair the enclosure surrounding the supposed paradise from the outside. This work was not voluntary, however, as the people inside the suits were often prisoners, exiled citizens, or mentally ill. Candidates who became Big Daddies were forcibly grafted into their suits, mentally conditioned, and genetically engineered to do the work assigned to them.

As the desire to alter one's DNA and gain superpowers grew in Rapture, so did the demand for ADAM, the material used to grant such abilities. Once Rapture was in ruins, the remaining inhabitants remained dependent on ADAM, leading Dr. Yi Suchong to devise a plan to collect ADAM from corpses found throughout Rapture. The Little Sisters were tasked with the collection, but they needed the protection of the Big Daddies to avoid being attacked by desperate Splicers.

Types of Big Daddies

The first Big Daddy type to be created was the Alpha series. Unlike later models, Alpha series Big Daddies can use Plasmid abilities and are constantly hostile towards others. The flagship Big Daddy type is the Bouncer, which specializes in close-quarters combat. Their primary weapon is a massive drill from their right arm. While they lack a long-range combat method, they are capable of using a devastating charge attack. Rosies are bulkier and slower than Bouncers, but use mines and a rivet gun. The most recent Big Daddy model is the Rumbler, which sacrifices some armor for added mobility and ranged combat capabilities. It uses a combination of mini-turrets and rockets to unleash deadly force against its opponents. The most advanced Big Daddy type is the Lancer, which is equipped with a stylish armor set and an ion laser.

Other important characters in Bioshock

Two figures are associated with the creation of the Big Daddies, as they are known in Rapture. These figures are Dr. Yi Suchong and Dr. Gilbert Alexander.

Dr. Yi Suchong

Dr. Suchong is a Korean physician responsible for most of the medical advances discovered in Rapture, including those concerning ADAM, its production, and its various uses on the human body. Among the most notable achievements he made during his career were the creation of the Little Sisters, the Plasmids, and the Big Daddies. While his work with the latter ultimately led to his death, his work allowed scientists to fully condition the Big Daddies to protect the Little Sisters as they retrieved ADAM from the dead Splicers—although it was refined by Dr. Gilbert Alexander before being fully implemented.

Dr. Gilbert Alexander

Dr. Alexander is credited with creating the automatic security system used in Rapture and continuing the development of the Big Daddies after Dr. Suchong's death. He further upgraded the Big Daddy suits with more weapons, making them better suited for their bodyguard role. His improved bonding system was a significant improvement over Dr. Suchong's, as it prevented the Big Daddies from going berserk after losing their specific little sister.