A disgruntled Grand Theft Auto 6 fan has recreated the controversial gator statue included in Rockstar Games’ $400 collector’s edition and uploaded it to a 3D printing website, using the model as a vehicle to voice frustration over the game’s lack of a physical disc. The recreation, uploaded to Cults3D on September 24 by user Jouhna117, mirrors the cartoon alligator figure known as Macca that ships inside the pricey box set, which does not include the game itself but instead features merchandise tied to a fictional television show featured within the open-world title.
The fan-made version is priced at less than $2, a fraction of the retail cost of the official collection, and comes with its own pointed message that players will not find on the genuine article. Etched into the bottom of the model reads the phrase “$400 and no disc? FUCK YOU ROCKSTAR,” a blunt rebuke that has drawn attention alongside the model itself. The statue, which stands 16 centimeters tall, is recommended for resin printing according to the listing.
A Statue Built on Backlash
The controversy traces back to last week, when Rockstar Games unveiled the $400 collector’s box for GTA 6, confirming that the premium package would not contain the game. Instead, the collection leans heavily on branding from a fictional in-game cartoon series, including the Macca gator figure, a pair of sunglasses, and a crossbody bag. Many players reacted negatively to the concept, arguing that they would have preferred a statue depicting protagonists Jason and Lucia or more direct references to the Vice City setting they have seen in trailers rather than cartoon characters from a show fans have yet to experience.
On the product page for the knock-off gator statue, Jouhna117 expanded on their grievances beyond the engraved message. “Rockstar, if you’re reading this, like, $400 USD and no disc—what’s up, man,” the listing reads. “That said, enjoy it. 16 cm tall. Recommendation for resin printing.” The post was brought to wider attention by the Twitter account T5G, who shared the model along with images of the fan-made figure.
“Rockstar, if you’re reading this, like, $400 USD and no disc—what’s up, man. That said, enjoy it. 16 cm tall. Recommendation for resin printing.”
Jouhna117, Cults3D listing
The model’s listing sits alongside the broader community conversation about the collector’s edition, with fans expressing disappointment that the physical product they received did not reflect the characters and world they connected with. The sentiment echoes across social media, where players have voiced that they wanted Jason and Lucia represented in collectible form and instead received an alligator tied to a fictional cartoon.
Looking Ahead
As of September 28, the $400 collector’s box remained available to pre-order directly through Rockstar’s official site, even as the backlash over its contents and the absence of a physical disc continued to simmer. The fan-created gator model offers a low-cost alternative for collectors willing to print their own copy, though it carries none of the official licensing or packaging of the genuine product. The situation highlights a growing tension between Rockstar’s premium merchandise strategy and the expectations of a fanbase that has grown impatient for the game itself.
Rockstar has not publicly responded to the 3D-printed recreation or the broader criticism surrounding the collector’s edition. With GTA 6 still building toward its release, the debate over physical media, pricing, and collectible design is likely to persist among players watching the franchise’s next chapter unfold.
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