Oh, that gallant statue, ya know? It’s a tricky one in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake, especially with ol’ Redd always trying to sell ya somethin’. He’s a sly one, that fox, always comin’ around with his fancy boat full of art. But if you ain’t careful, you’ll end up buyin’ a fake. Now let me tell ya how you can figure out which is which when it comes to the gallant statue.
First off, the real gallant statue, the one that ain’t a forgery, has got a sling draped over just the left shoulder. If you’re lookin’ at a statue that’s got somethin’ else, like a towel hangin’ on both shoulders, that’s how you know it’s a fake. Ya gotta pay close attention, see, cause them details can be real small, but they’re there if you look close enough. You can find this statue if you’re lucky at Redd’s Treasure Trawler, or sometimes even from a villager. Ain’t that somethin’? They’ll just send it right to your mailbox sometimes! And in Happy Home Paradise, you can unlock this statue for designs when workin’ on special requests. But remember, if you don’t pay attention, you’ll end up with a fake sittin’ in your house, and nobody wants that.

Now, here’s a few things you can look out for when tryin’ to spot a fake:
- If there’s a book under the statue’s arm, well, that’s a fake right there. The real one ain’t holdin’ no book, just standin’ tall with pride.
- Like I said before, check the shoulders. If it’s got a towel on both shoulders, you’re dealin’ with a forgery. Only the real one has that sling on the left side, no more, no less.
- And sometimes, them fakes can look just a little off in color or detail. If it looks too shiny or too bright, that might be Redd tryin’ to fool ya again.
Now, Redd, that rascal, he’s always got a few tricks up his sleeve. All of his artworks in the game, whether it’s paintings or statues, are based on real-world pieces. But he ain’t shy about tryin’ to pass off them forgeries, hopin’ you don’t notice the small differences. So, every time he shows up in his boat, ya better look real close before spendin’ your bells. The real gallant statue costs 4,980 bells, and if you get the real one, it’s a fine piece to have in your collection.
Oh, and another thing – sometimes the villagers might give ya one as a gift. Ain’t that nice? But even then, ya still gotta keep an eye out, cause sometimes they might be handin’ you a fake without knowin’ it. So even if it’s a gift, double-check those details! Don’t be lazy now, cause it’s better to be safe than sorry. No one wants a forgery in their home, not when ya can have the real thing.
So, just to sum it all up:
- Real gallant statue has a sling on the left shoulder, while the fake’s got towels on both shoulders.
- Fake statue might have a book under its arm – don’t fall for that!
- Always look close at the details before ya buy, whether it’s from Redd or from a villager.
That’s the long and short of it. Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t let Redd take ya for a fool. There’s plenty of good art out there, but ya gotta make sure it’s the real deal. Happy art huntin’, and may your house be filled with nothin’ but genuine pieces!
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