actually the "gritty" look is the easiest to customize on your own. it's the statue's pose itself that'll be too difficult for the average collector to change.
i added some dust to my rotla pf, added some subtle stains to his pants and roughed up his shirt a bit. makes a world of difference.
if ss doesn't give us a t.o.d production piece with the grit and grime, i'll just do it myself. some dirt and a bit of blood on his sword arm, and sweat stains on his shirt. maybe add some more wear & tear on his pants, esp around the knee area.
as for the stubble, i'll just wait and see how the prod piece turns out.