What is the Infinity gauntlet in real life? Dare we say, it’s inevitable.
Marvel unveiled the rare collector’s item — worth a whopping $25 million — during the studio’s San Diego Comic-Con showcase on Friday. Currently on display at Marvel’s booth, the collaboration with East Continental Gems features actual precious stones that serve as stand-ins for Thanos’ favorite world-destroying galactic elements.
Each stone’s gem matches the color in the Infinity Saga films: the Time Stone is an emerald (from Colombia), the Space Stone is a sapphire (from Madagascar), the Reality Stone is a ruby (from Mozambique), the Power Stone is an amethyst, the Soul Stone is spessartite and the Mind Stone is a yellow diamond. These six stones total more than 150 carats.
Emmy-nominated “Shark Tank”Daymond John, a FUBU founder and investor, made the announcement. Los Angeles-based designer Darren Romanelli, also known as DRx, is the creative director behind the gems’ appearance, and Gentle Giant Ltd. created the Infinity Gauntlet in which the gems are displayed.
“Fans and collectors are a very important consumer for Marvel, since they truly live the Marvel lifestyle every day and are always seeking to connect with the brand in new and unique ways,”Paul Gitter was senior vice president at Marvel Consumer Products and gave his explanation for the eye-popping collaboration.
(Please don’t attempt to conjure the gauntlet by making any human sacrifices.
