Update: The contest is over! Thanks to everyone for participating, and congratulations to our randomly-selected winner @equustel. She’ll be walking away (Sky-Lining away?) with the NECA-made Sky-Hook prototype.
We’re collaborating with NECA to create high-quality, life-size models of BioShock Infinite‘s Sky-Hooks, the devices used by citizens of Columbia to travel along the city’s Sky-Lines–and we’re giving one away before they go into production. There will only ever be a few of these early resin-cast prototypes. We’re keeping one.
For your chance to have your very own, just follow the @IrrationalGames Twitter account and retweet the contest announcement. You too could move as fast as the devil through the heavens! (Please do not attempt.)
The Sky-Hook’s design was a collaboration between Irrational’s Robb Waters, Mauricio Tejerina, and Adam Bolton. It was built by NECA, which will also produce the official line of BioShock Infinite models. The Sky-Hook will be shipped in a custom-built box designed by Robb and inspired by the cases used to hold dueling pistols. This unique case won’t ship with the eventual production Sky-Hooks–it’s prototype-exclusive.
louwagner | June 7, 2011 4:13 pm
Wow that is so damn sexy.
patcheschance | June 7, 2011 4:13 pm
DO WANT.
lilybanyard-fox | June 7, 2011 4:17 pm
That is simply beautiful! I must have it!
warheads | June 7, 2011 4:21 pm
That is so cool so much fine work coming out of this.
borrego | June 7, 2011 4:22 pm
Wow! That is SOLID!
svenderson | June 7, 2011 4:23 pm
I am silenced by sheer amazement… or something.
Retweeted!! Is this US only? Sure hope not…
senyadraquille | June 9, 2011 4:51 pm
no worries it isnt
akito | June 7, 2011 4:23 pm
Mmm smexy, just saw Ken with it on G4’s live feed. It’s HUUGE
inprogress | June 7, 2011 4:24 pm
That is just beautiful. I want one of those. NECA is pretty badass when it comes to making models.
nicholasbianco | June 7, 2011 4:26 pm
This looks simply incredible! This would be an awesome high school graduation gift Irrational 😀 Since my luck is really shitty and I probably won’t win, will they be sold through Neca’s website?
rabbidsl | June 7, 2011 4:29 pm
just saw this on G4, it looks awesome! I want one now.
jonathonridgway | June 7, 2011 4:31 pm
That’s awesome
knives | June 7, 2011 4:42 pm
How do you “retweet the contest announcement”? I don’t use twitter…
knives | June 7, 2011 4:56 pm
Nevermind…figured it out. (Not that I’m gonna win anyway)
lilybanyard-fox | June 7, 2011 4:46 pm
If only there were a way to guarantee winning this thing. Seriously, I’d fight a Big Daddy for a chance at the sky-hook!
nickmerritt | June 7, 2011 4:55 pm
Oh the things I could do in the bedroom with THAT!
Just kidding–or am I?
tiggrain | June 7, 2011 4:55 pm
That sky hook proto was blowing my mind. How much will it be onces you official put it out. You tempted me to signing up with ya’ll because of your sweet Proto. It’s a gotta have like Thor’s Hammer. >^,,^<
nickmerritt | June 7, 2011 4:56 pm
I would take a bare-knuckle gypsy punch for the box alone!
precipice66 | June 7, 2011 5:08 pm
Done.
juan29zapata | June 7, 2011 5:29 pm
Absolutely beautiful. I never thought that gaming swag could be that good (aside from the Vigor bottle that is).
evans0305 | June 7, 2011 5:39 pm
That’s an incredible design, especially that grapple mechanism. Already, I retweeted the announcement.
evans0305 | June 7, 2011 6:22 pm
I also want to include that this tool design would be the most realistic for getting around the Sky-Line. Definitely a worthy tool and melee weapon.
joshuaswan | June 7, 2011 6:06 pm
M U S T H A V E ahhhhh!
laforzadimente | June 7, 2011 6:06 pm
Pretty badass, too bad I don’t have twitter
musecuts | June 7, 2011 6:33 pm
Awesome, I’m reminded why I have twitter.
nyokou | June 7, 2011 6:41 pm
Gorgeous! Looks amazing. Already re-tweeted!
ladyliedie | June 7, 2011 6:52 pm
FFFFF WANT.
mangledrex | June 7, 2011 7:51 pm
Does it come with a change of pants because I need some help
*droools*
magicmaker | June 7, 2011 7:55 pm
Seriously guys, that’s just not right. I mean you shouldn’t be able to make another man feel like that but it’s just so damn fine.
magicmaker | June 7, 2011 7:59 pm
Oh so I just opened a Twitter account just so I could retweet it and have a shot at that beauty. And your retweet was my first time so do the honorable thing and show me the love.
chewbaccabigsis | June 7, 2011 8:24 pm
oh goodie now i can get to work faster instead of being stuck in traffic lol
felonious | June 7, 2011 8:59 pm
Another awesome contest held by Irrational, they just keep giving back to their fans, truly great stuff!
serfer0 | June 7, 2011 9:19 pm
wow. just wow. and yes please.
senyadraquille | June 7, 2011 9:38 pm
oh my gosh, its so well done, honestly, i think NECA spoils irrational games, lol all of their bioshock figures and models are so well done. im very impressed with it. well done!
jub8jub | June 7, 2011 9:54 pm
Cool can’t wait to try it out 😉
step2this | June 7, 2011 9:55 pm
Me likey!!
senyadraquille | June 7, 2011 10:01 pm
when it said ” before they go into production” does that mean that your selling the few that will be made, im only asking just incase i dont end up winning, because it would look very nice with my other bioshock collectibles.
chrisredfield | June 7, 2011 10:07 pm
Cool, but I think I will just wait for the production version…
mysterd | June 7, 2011 10:11 pm
Would this gadget possibly come in a Bioshock: Infinite – Collector’s Edition?
cactusclimber | June 15, 2011 4:42 pm
For 300 dollars more maybe! 😀
senyadraquille | June 7, 2011 10:24 pm
to whoever wins it just for future refernce congrats!
ftrapture | June 7, 2011 10:32 pm
Wow this is possibly the most amazing thing I have ever seen, I am a major Bioshock fan and think I would just cry a little if I won this.
felonious | June 7, 2011 10:55 pm
Check out this footage on G4 where Ken is wielding the sky-hook – http://www.g4tv.com/videos/53478/Bioshock-Infinite-E3-Gameplay-Demo/
Like others have said pretty blown away by it, top of the line collectible!
jendon | June 7, 2011 11:32 pm
Whoa.
Now that’s a collectible.
edwarddanielalmanza | June 8, 2011 12:59 am
Ddude i saw this on G4’s coverage at E3 and I just had too see IT!!!!!! I want It SOOOOO BAD!!!! I cant wait till the game release!!!! U guys did it again!!!!!
durandan | June 8, 2011 1:28 am
Great, now I have to go make a dang Twitter account. I wish these things also had a Facebook option as well.
toastedskittle | June 8, 2011 4:02 am
Irrational is doing a GREAT job Teasing us with such awesome Items… makes me wanna get the game right now! >.<
justincavnor | June 8, 2011 5:17 am
I’m already hooked but now I’m sky-hooked!
axident | June 8, 2011 8:19 am
Almost tempted to make a Twitter account – if someone confirms it’s not US only I will. 😛
IG.Chris | June 8, 2011 1:27 pm
It isn’t!
andrewroberthoyt | June 8, 2011 9:58 am
It would be nice to have it i am ahuge Bioshock Fan
icegrove | June 8, 2011 12:27 pm
Wish all could be in that contest and not have to be on twitter.
gabrielcpasco | June 8, 2011 1:12 pm
This is pretty amazing, and I want it!
luluachtdeh | June 8, 2011 1:30 pm
This is amazing. This would make me the most happy BioShock Fan if I could win this and add to my Collection. Just AWESOME!
katherine | June 8, 2011 2:49 pm
Totally retweeted, this is awesome! 🙂
jim360 | June 8, 2011 10:00 pm
gotta have it
derwin75 | June 9, 2011 8:40 am
OH MY GOODNESS!!! That is sooo beautifully made Sky Hook. If I win this, I will cherish it forever!!!
excuseforjuice | June 9, 2011 10:16 am
This is just amazing. I’d love to have that.
edwardian | June 9, 2011 12:58 pm
Portable sex toy, circa 1912 😀
senyadraquille | June 9, 2011 4:43 pm
i for one am estatic about this thing, i noticed that irratioal games is one of if not THE most generous gaming company i know, lol, like look at that thing, im gonna guess its worth 200dollars MINNIMUM! like wow.
senyadraquille | June 9, 2011 4:44 pm
btw does it actually work, i mean like Ken Levine said it can pop out and be used as a weapon, can this one do it? i doubt it, but im not sure, i already know the hooks unfold though
ramonmarte | June 9, 2011 6:06 pm
i wish i could win one of those
tuntun692 | June 9, 2011 7:29 pm
I would have to put this in a glass case if I won it. Too bad I don’t have a Twitter 🙁
ismell | June 9, 2011 8:46 pm
Hey I just realised that this Sky-Hook is different from the one shown in the first trailer.
Is that an in-the-fiction upgrade, or a timed upgrade within the game, or just a revision in game art assets, or what?
ismell | June 9, 2011 8:48 pm
Actually are the sky-hooks like a guerilla thing in Columbia? Cos I know you’re not supposed to ride the rails, so they must be like an illeagal device in the city right?
Thinking about that it’s weird that it comes in such a fancy box…
brettstenger | June 10, 2011 2:01 am
I want it !!!
knarf | June 10, 2011 5:49 am
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!
ariannepascual | June 10, 2011 12:42 pm
That is beautiful! I want!
teleportingman | June 10, 2011 1:41 pm
Damn i so need this
outkast2 | June 10, 2011 1:48 pm
Too cool
huntertl1 | June 10, 2011 4:08 pm
I’d soo jump out my window with that, what could go wrong ?
cycrum | June 10, 2011 5:49 pm
That is…to awesome!
dukhunter | June 10, 2011 11:02 pm
Is this US only? Cause I will move if needed…
maximus | June 12, 2011 3:58 am
extra
maximus | June 12, 2011 3:58 am
beautiful hook
quancro | June 12, 2011 6:09 pm
it is a simple trully master pice
carlotrenta | June 13, 2011 8:51 pm
lucky bastard ahahahahah congrats girl
outkast2 | June 13, 2011 11:05 pm
Big congrats to equustel !!
durandan | June 14, 2011 1:08 am
You have my envy. Well done.
enamelized420 | June 14, 2011 11:18 am
This would be awesome to win, def a nice conversation piece to go along w/ the game.
guybot360 | June 14, 2011 6:06 pm
man i would almost kill for one of thos
guybot360 | June 14, 2011 6:12 pm
wait ive knowticed that irraional has been giving out alot of stuff lately mabey that trying to keep attention on a game that that already rocks.
jeremyrc | June 15, 2011 4:29 pm
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuhhhh i need to have this ……… AMAZING.
jeremyrc | June 15, 2011 4:30 pm
can youonly get it with this contest or can you buy it too
cactusclimber | June 15, 2011 4:36 pm
This makes me cry with envy.
senyadraquille | June 23, 2011 2:50 pm
does anyone know when or if the winner was announced?
ig.kraack | June 23, 2011 5:15 pm
I didn’t see an announcement. But I just saw this, so I think it’s all over.
http://ca.kotaku.com/5814847/no-you-cant-have-it
shadowlink21 | July 24, 2011 6:05 am
I must have it! I do so hope you give me the pleasure of owning something like that :).
flyingfish | November 27, 2012 10:39 pm
Since the contest is now over… TAKE MY MONEY!!!