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This is a FULL-SIZE, EXACT recreation of the famous Apollo 11 boot print photo!
It measures approximately 11 inches by 16 inches by 1.5 inches! It is BIG!
Returning to the original Apollo photos as reference, artist Jeff Stanislawski greatly enhanced the photogrammetry model into a printable, accurate 3D sculpture. Details that were obscured by deep shadow in the photos were reconstructed, and the tiny rocks and mounds of dust adjacent to the boot print are faithfully reproduced.
The artisans at Acme Design in Elgin, Illinois 3D printed Jeff’s model, producing an accurate 1:1 representation of the historic boot print scene. The master pattern was then cast in super-strong resin for durability and hand-finished to resemble the fine, dusty lunar surface in every detail.
This product was originally developed by Master Replicas Group (MRG) back in 2019, and is now produced by SD Studios Ltd.
As part of his scientific duties during the Apollo 11 moonwalk, astronaut Buzz Aldrin photographed his own boot prints to document the compression of the fine-grained lunar soil.
In particular, the image of one of these boot prints captured the public imagination and became a visual icon of space exploration.
Although only two photographs were made of this boot print, artist Whitney Potter was able to derive photogrammetry, or 3D depth information, from the images. The resulting 3D model captures the details of the lunar surface and the complete shape of the boot print.
Because of the different process, they hand-paint each one of these, so the color will vary SLIGHTLY from unit to unit. But they have copied the original's color VERY closely!
Made in the USA by SD Studios Ltd.
This item is a Pre-Order! That means it is still in production and we do not yet know delivery costs. Delivery costs will not be shown in shopping cart or orders until the item is ready to ship.
Please note that by placing this order your deposit is non-refundable unless the manufacturer cancels production.
Most sixth scale figures come double-boxed automatically when purchased through Secret Compass! Most other dealers will slap a label right on the cardboard shipper and ship that way with no protection. Secret Compass recognizes the value in your collectible figure and we always double-box the cardboard shipper, which comes fresh out of a master case so it shows no sign of shipping before it ships to you.
Because this item still in production, we do not know the final weight or dimensions, or even how many boxes there will be. Therefore, we cannot give you an accurate quote for shipping. Actual shipping rates will be determined when the item is in stock, and will be reflected on your final invoice.
The following are reasonable estimates for shipping based on the size/weight of various figures:
1/6 or 1/10 Scale Figures
Domestic: $20-$30
International: $60-$100
1/4 Scale (Premium Format Figures)
Domestic: $40-$60 per box
International: $100-$180 per box
1/3 Scale (Prime 1)
Domestic: $80-$180 per box
International: $150-$250 per box
1/2 Scale (Prime 1, Legendary Scale)
Domestic: $100-$200 per box
International: $200-$250 per box
Please note that size can vary greatly between different figures, and the above are only estimates based on figures we have seen in the past.
These estimates are by no means a guarantee of your final shipping cost - your final cost could be less or more. In the event that you aren't happy with the shipping costs, please contact us regarding other options, such as you providing your own shipping labels, a local pickup, or palletizing your order together with other figures and sending you freight on a pallet. We will always do our best to help you save money.
