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The Crucible is currently up for sale if anyone is interested. Just ordered my 2 copies.

crucible looks cool. odd size to frame though.

I have to frame too many lithos to grab the Crucible. I buy nicer frames.

The sad thing is, while the artwork is amazing, I cannot really support the magical space macguffin that was the crucible.

So torn...

Picked up a copy of the Crucible litho. I'm a fan of larger sized prints. I even have a space for it over my computer area. Although I might not get an expensive custom frame like I did with the team litho. This will be my 3rd litho, and 2nd I bought from the main site. I found a signed Garrus litho a year ago at my Goodwill for 10 bucks!

Originally Posted by Hoffy Picked up a copy of the Crucible litho. I'm a fan of larger sized prints. I even have a space for it over my computer area. Although I might not get an expensive custom frame like I did with the team litho. This will be my 3rd litho, and 2nd I bought from the main site. I found a signed Garrus litho a year ago at my Goodwill for 10 bucks!

That's absolutely hysterical. I actually found a Wards litho at my local Goodwill. Was actually in better condition than some of the prints I have purchased on eBay, lol. Mine was twice as expensive tho, 20 bucks. Its nice to see a fellow Goodwiller. Most people don't think about Goodwill but I stop in at least once a week, and have done so for the last 10 years. I have found a LOT of amazing deals in that time. My most valuable find was a "Snowy Nap" print by Robert Bateman. Amazingly it was the more valuable Rigiclee edition which has a value of close to $2000. Paid 75 bucks for it. I probably should have sold it and taken the profit but I actually collect Bateman prints so I had to keep it.

I am also a fan of larger sized prints so The Crucible was a no brainer for me. I do my own framing so that will definitely keep the cost down. The most expensive aspect is buying the glass or acrylic. I usually prefer Tru Vue glass but given how large this is, I think I will go acrylic with this piece. As I have stated before, you guys should really think about learning how to do your own framing. Its actually not hard at all. It does take a bit of an investment on the front side but the money you wind up saving in the long run....well, it more than makes up for that initial investment. I usually save 70-80% by framing myself. Those frame guys make an absolute killing.

Originally Posted by Righteous Nixon That's absolutely hysterical. I actually found a Wards litho at my local Goodwill. Was actually in better condition than some of the prints I have purchased on eBay, lol. Mine was twice as expensive tho, 20 bucks. Its nice to see a fellow Goodwiller. Most people don't think about Goodwill but I stop in at least once a week, and have done so for the last 10 years. I have found a LOT of amazing deals in that time. My most valuable find was a "Snowy Nap" print by Robert Bateman. Amazingly it was the more valuable Rigiclee edition which has a value of close to $2000. Paid 75 bucks for it. I probably should have sold it and taken the profit but I actually collect Bateman prints so I had to keep it. I am also a fan of larger sized prints so The Crucible was a no brainer for me. I do my own framing so that will definitely keep the cost down. The most expensive aspect is buying the glass or acrylic. I usually prefer Tru Vue glass but given how large this is, I think I will go acrylic with this piece. As I have stated before, you guys should really think about learning how to do your own framing. Its actually not hard at all. It does take a bit of an investment on the front side but the money you wind up saving in the long run....well, it more than makes up for that initial investment. I usually save 70-80% by framing myself. Those frame guys make an absolute killing.

haha good find for $20! A price I would gladly pay over and over! Not going to lie, I'm a little jealous ! I love Goodwill, I have also been going regularly for several years. I love finding signed books there for a quarter or 50 cents. The best (and worst) part of Goodwill is the backwards pricing they do on most of their stuff. I mean, they will charge you $25 for a poorly made Figurine from China, or $5 for a crappy PS2 sports game worth 25 cents but a litho like Garrus/Wards/or a print like Bateman is only being sold for 10/20 bucks and hiding behind 50 generic prints (and most of the prints are usually marked for more)! I love Bateman's work too - $75 is an excellent price for his prints, the frame probably cost more!

I once found a large talking Bumblebee when the first transformers movie came out and I flipped it for $200. My best find though, was a sealed original Clue game from the 60s. I paid $3 for it and I turned around and sold it for $350. For the most part though Goodwill's prices are decent (their prices were better 5 years ago).. they have saved my wallet from my gaming addiction. Just paid $5 for a new copy of Warhammer: Space Marine for the 360

I don't create any of the framing myself, but I do my own matting. Saves me a fortune as well, and it's simple to do after a few times. When I get a custom frame made I never leave it with the people. I will always put together the picture and frame myself (and they always have an issue with that). Usually they make you sign some liability form where they are only responsible for $200 or less of whatever the value of your picture is. I'm not going to leave my commission work with a random person to mess with my paintings.

Originally Posted by Hoffy Picked up a copy of the Crucible litho. I'm a fan of larger sized prints. I even have a space for it over my computer area. Although I might not get an expensive custom frame like I did with the team litho. This will be my 3rd litho, and 2nd I bought from the main site. I found a signed Garrus litho a year ago at my Goodwill for 10 bucks!

Originally Posted by Righteous Nixon That's absolutely hysterical. I actually found a Wards litho at my local Goodwill. Was actually in better condition than some of the prints I have purchased on eBay, lol. Mine was twice as expensive tho, 20 bucks. Its nice to see a fellow Goodwiller. Most people don't think about Goodwill but I stop in at least once a week, and have done so for the last 10 years. I have found a LOT of amazing deals in that time. My most valuable find was a "Snowy Nap" print by Robert Bateman. Amazingly it was the more valuable Rigiclee edition which has a value of close to $2000. Paid 75 bucks for it. I probably should have sold it and taken the profit but I actually collect Bateman prints so I had to keep it.

Shit! Sounds like I need to head to Goodwill to jumpstart my litho collecting!

You will probably never find a litho at a Goodwill. That is a sweet score, but you have to be damn lucky to score like that.

My Crucible Lithograph arrived today! I got 161/500. Looks great and not as big as I was imagining. The artist's signature is also very tiny compared to others. Only complaint is there was a minor bend in one of the corners, but luckily nothing was permanently creased. Will try to get it framed this week!

Another complaint I have, is they dumped a ton of black into the lithograph which is fairly normal with a piece this dark/detailed. I don't think most people will care too much (I don't really mind), but definitely not as vibrant as the online image they advertised.

edit: Photos added (photo has a flash spot in the center of image, stupid phone!)

All lithos are $25 at the Bioware store for PAX now (sorry people that bought crucible already)

damn, prothean litho is tempting...but why didnt they just put Javik instead? so dumb

good heads up. good deal. might get another...

Originally Posted by Pookymeister All lithos are $25 at the Bioware store for PAX now (sorry people that bought crucible already)

Thanks for the heads-up! I went ahead and grabbed a Prothean litho

Some great deals there. Thx for the heads up. For some reason it auto-applied $6 discount to my order of around $80

New screenprint poster up on the Bioware store. As always, this screenprint is limited to 250. The print is for the Mass Effect series and is titled: "No One Left Behind." After doing the quantity trick with the shopping cart, it looks like there are less than 125 available at this point.

These usually go out of stock fast and sadly they never bring them back. I was sad when I missed the limited run of the Lilith screenprint for Borderlands. Don't miss your chance if you like the art on this one.

Link to the store: http://biowarestore.com/no-one-left-...nt-poster.html

Link to the Deviant artist article: http://classical.deviantart.com/art/...hind-335539109

There's also a Garrus one: http://biowarestore.com/art/garrus-s...nt-poster.html.

meh not really digging the art style on these

Has anyone ever ordered from Gallery 1988 before? They have some cool prints and I was wondering about the quality.

Ubi Workshop just posted very limited Assassin's Creed art prints. Limited to 35 units worldwide. $79.99 plus $12.xx shipping. Going fast, 28 available at the moment.

Assassin's Creed Art Prints

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Ezio by Craig Mullins (17.6’’ x 19.2’’)
Part of the Assassin's Creed Artbook, this piece by renown artist Craig Mullins depicts Ezio Auditore Da Firenze, the protagonist from the award winning video game Assassin's Creed II.

Assassin by Gabz (15’' x 22½’’)
The piece by Gabz represents an Assassin imagined by the artist and was created for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia White Edition Carte Blanches commissioned works. It was originally introduced by UbiWorkshop as a teaser image for the launch of the website.


Print : Professional inkjet printing also called Giclée
Paper : 310 gsm, acid free and 100% cotton high quality textured paper

^^ tempting