I Want To Believe - ET Varginha 1/10th Scale Statue

In January 1996, the quiet city of Varginha in Brazil became the centre of a bizarre and chilling encounter that would spark decades of speculation. Witnesses described a strange creature with a frail body, brownish skin, and glowing red eyes crouched near an urban lot. Reports ranged from sightings by civilians to claims of military involvement, prompting media frenzy and government denial. Though no concrete proof was ever released, the story spread across the world, earning its place as one of the most compelling UFO cases in South America. For many, it became Brazil’s Roswell. For others, it became a warning that we are not alone.

Iron Studios channels this legendary event with the ET Varginha 1/10th Scale Statue, a hauntingly detailed piece from the I Want to Believe collection. Crafted in hand-painted resin, the statue brings the mysterious figure to life with eerie accuracy. Its oversized red eyes dominate a face that seems almost mournful. Long, spindly limbs wrap around its body as it crouches in a defensive pose, as if hiding from the chaos it left behind or sensing that it never truly belonged here.

Set against a base that reflects the rough, overgrown edge of an urban Brazilian street, this statue doesn’t just depict an alien, it recreates a moment suspended between fear, fascination and the unknown. The muted tones and careful weathering of the scene give the piece a grounded realism that feels more like a snapshot than a sculpture.

Whether you're a believer, a collector of the unexplained, or simply drawn to real-world mysteries that refuse to fade, the ET Varginha statue stands as a reminder that truth may still be out there, waiting in the shadows of history.