A fan has recreated Rockstar’s $400 GTA 6 collector’s box gator statue for 3D printing, and attached a message that makes the company’s pricing problem painfully clear. The model, uploaded by Cults3D user Jouhna117, costs less than $2 to download and print — and comes with a note reading “$400 and no disc? FUCK YOU ROCKSTAR.”
The statue, known as Macca the Gator, is exclusive to the collector’s box. It is not available separately. The box itself does not include the game, but instead bundles merchandise tied to a fictional TV show that appears within GTA 6’s world. The fan’s version captures the look of the original, but the price tag and the attitude could not be more different.
Jouhna117’s Message
Jouhna117 posted the recreation on September 24, as spotted by T5G on Twitter. The message on the model is blunt. The creator is not hiding their feelings about the collector’s edition.
“Rockstar, if you’re reading this, like, $400 USD and no disc — what’s up, man,” wrote Jouhna117 on the page for the knock-off gator statue. “That said, enjoy it. 16 cm tall. Recommendation for resin printing.”
The note on the model makes the same point about the lack of a physical disc version of GTA 6 at launch.
What The Box Actually Contains
The $400 box is not a purchase that gets you GTA 6. It is a bundle of merchandise tied to a fictional TV show that exists within the game’s world. That show has not been shown to fans yet, which is part of why the statue rubbed people the wrong way.
Some fans wanted a statue based on Jason and Lucia. They wanted more direct references to the Vice City seen in the game. The gator statue, in contrast, is based on a show that fans have not seen. The box’s contents were not what many players expected.
The Price Of The Original
The collector’s box costs $400. It does not include the game. It includes merch tied to a fictional TV show that fans have yet to see. That combination is the whole point of the fan’s recreation.
Jouhna117’s version is available for download and printing. The creator is charging less than $2 for it. The difference in price is stark, and the creator makes that difference explicit in the model’s description.
The Fan Response
The recreation has drawn attention from other fans who share the same view. The aesthetics of the $400 collector’s box and its inclusion of cartoon characters from a fake show have definitely rubbed some fans the wrong way.
Many want a statue based on Jason and Lucia. Many want more direct references to the Vice City seen in the game. Many want a physical disc version of the game at launch. The fan’s recreation answers part of that wish — the statue itself — but it also makes a statement about the price and the format.
The Box Is Still Available
As of September 28, the $400 collector’s box is still available to pre-order on Rockstar’s site. The recreation has not changed that. The box remains on sale, and fans who want it can still buy it.
The fan’s model, however, offers an alternative path. Anyone with access to a 3D printer can download the design, print it out, and skip the $400 entirely. That is the practical value of the recreation. The emotional value is the note attached to it.
The Recreation In Detail
The fan’s version is a small act of defiance. It is also a useful one. Anyone who wants the statue can print it themselves. The creator has done the work, and the price is far lower than the original.
The message, of course, is the real draw. “$400 and no disc? FUCK YOU ROCKSTAR.” That is the kind of honesty that fans appreciate. It is direct, it is funny, and it is exactly what the situation calls for.
The recreation is a success on its own terms. It gives fans a way to get the statue without paying the full price. It also makes a point about the box’s contents and the lack of a physical disc version of the game.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Model uploaded | September 24 |
| Spotted by T5G | September 25 |
| Box still available | September 28 |
| Fan recreation shared | As of September 28 |
The fan’s recreation is a clever piece of fanwork. It is a way to get the statue without paying $400. It is also a statement about the box’s contents and the lack of a physical disc version of the game.
The fan’s message is clear. The price is clear. The choice is clear. The gator statue is available to print, and the note attached to it is the clearest part of the whole story.
The recreation shows that fans have options. They can wait for the game. They can buy the box. They can print their own statue. The recreation demonstrates that the third option is viable.
The fan’s recreation is a clever piece of work. It is a practical solution to a frustrating problem. It is also a statement of principle. The creator has made their position clear, and the statue carries that position with it.
The recreation is a reminder that fans will find ways to get what they want, even when the official price doesn’t suit them. The statue may be small, but the message is loud.
Source material: “GTA 6′s Collector’s Box Gator Statue Can Now Be 3D Printed: ‘$400 And No Disc? F**k You Rockstar’,” Kotaku.
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