Captain Jack Sparrow ArtFX Statue

Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Statue

Who is Captain Jack Sparrow?
Jack Sparrow is a fictional character from the Pirates of the Caribbean universe who is portrayed by Johnny Depp. He was introduced in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), and appeared in the back-to-back sequels, Dead Man's Chest (2006) and At World's End (2007). He is also the subject of a children's book series, Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow, which chronicles his adolescent years, and the character's image was introduced into the theme park ride that inspired the films when it was revamped in 2006. The character has also appeared in numerous video games.

Sparrow is the Pirate Lord of the Caribbean Sea and can be treacherous, surviving mostly by using wit and negotiation rather than weapons and force; although he will fight if necessary, he tries to flee most dangerous situations. Sparrow is introduced seeking to regain his ship the Black Pearl from his mutinous first mate Hector Barbossa in the first film, and in the sequels, attempts to escape his blood debt to the mythical Davy Jones while battling the East India Trading Company.

Initially, Sparrow was conceived for the first film as a trickster who guides the hero, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), but Johnny Depp's performance led to Sparrow's role being altered. Depp's flamboyant and eccentric characterization, partially inspired by Pepé Le Pew and Keith Richards, turned Sparrow into an iconic anti-hero and the breakout character of the series. Depp earned his first Academy Award nomination, and in a case of life imitating art, Richards played a cameo role as Sparrow's father in the third film.

Captain Jack Sparrow ArtFX Statue
He may be the worst pirate you've ever heard of…but you have heard of him. Jack Sparrow…excuse me….Captain Jack Sparrow, sails the Carribean Sea in his beloved ship, The Black Pearl, drinking rum, seducing women, and usually getting into quite a bit of trouble along the way. Kotobukiya's ARTFX Statue captures not only the introduction of the character from the classic first film, The Curse of the Black Pearl, but also captures a perfect likeness of superstar actor Johnny Depp! Exactingly sculpted by Shunji (Darth Maul ARTFX) Hagii under supervision and approval of Disney, Captain Jack stands approximately 11-inches tall and requires limited assembly. No detail has been overlooked – from the beads in his hair, to the compass hanging from his belt – making this one of the most intricate Pirates collectibles ever produced. Special bonus parts are included so that you can display Jack with his pirate hat or with bandana!

Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0001274/