Well now, if you’ve been playin’ Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you might’ve seen that fancy Gallant Statue sittin’ in the shop from ol’ Cousin Redd, or maybe you got it from one of your villagers. Don’t be fooled though, ’cause sometimes that statue might not be as it seems. You gotta know how to tell the real from the fake, or you’ll end up wastin’ your Bells on somethin’ that ain’t worth a penny!
Now, this Gallant Statue, it’s based on that famous Michelangelo’s David, ya know? If you ever seen that statue in real life, it’s a big ol’ statue of a young fella standin’ there with his arm all flexed. But in Animal Crossing, it looks just like that, only smaller and on a pedestal. If you’re lucky enough to get the real one, it’ll be just as fine as a fresh loaf of bread outta the oven.

How To Tell The Real One From The Fake
Alright, let me tell ya how to spot if it’s real or fake, ‘cause that’s the most important thing. Now, the fake Gallant Statue will have a little difference. You see, on the real one, you won’t see no book in the statue’s arm. But the fake one, well, it’ll be holdin’ a book between its arm and waist. If you see that book, then you got yourself a forgery, my friend. Don’t go thinkin’ you’ve got a real treasure in your hands. That’s how you can tell the difference.
Where Can You Get The Gallant Statue?
Now, you might be wonderin’, where can I get one of these fine statues? Well, you can buy it from Cousin Redd when he comes ‘round in his Treasure Trawler or over at Redd’s Co-Op on Harv’s Island. It’ll cost ya 4,980 Bells, so make sure you got enough Bells saved up in your pockets before you go rushin’ to buy it.
If you don’t want to deal with Redd and his tricky ways, you might get lucky and have a villager send you the Gallant Statue in the mail. Sometimes they’ll send you somethin’ fancy like that, though it’s not always guaranteed to be the real deal. Always check it before you place it in your house, or you might end up with a fake sittin’ in your living room.
What’s The Deal With The Fake Gallant Statue?
So now you’re probably thinkin’, “What’s so bad about a fake statue? It’s just for decor, right?” Well, that’s true, but in the world of Animal Crossing, if you’re tryin’ to fill out your museum with the real deal, those fake ones don’t count. You can’t donate a fake Gallant Statue to Blathers, so you’ll just have to keep it in your house. It’s not like the real one, where you can show it off at the museum for all your friends to admire.
In Happy Home Paradise
If you’ve been playin’ the Happy Home Paradise DLC, you can use the Gallant Statue when you’re helpin’ villagers with their vacation homes. You’ll unlock it when you’re doin’ design requests for certain villagers like Baabara, Klaus, Merry, Muffy, and Skye. It’ll add a little extra fancy touch to their homes, though I reckon they won’t care if it’s the real one or not. But you should still know the difference just in case.
Conclusion

So there you have it, folks. If you want to get your hands on a Gallant Statue, make sure you’re not gettin’ stuck with a fake one. It’s all about checkin’ for that book in the arm, and if it’s there, you know it’s a forgery. Get the real one from Redd or maybe from a friendly villager, and you’ll have a fine piece of art to show off in your home or donate to the museum. Whether you’re a fan of art or just want somethin’ pretty in your yard, the Gallant Statue is a nice touch for any Animal Crossing home.
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