ANIME
CREATORS LABO #23: BLASSREITER — AMANDA WERNER PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Yamato unveils its latest creation for their Creators Labo series — Amanda Werner from Blassreiter. Based on an illustration by Ni0 and sculpted by Toy Fujiura, this playful piece features the pistol-packing Amanda in her XAT uniform. What little of it there is, that is. Standing roughly 11" tall, Amanda comes complete with guns, killer curves, and a display base all packaged in a Japanese-style window box. Limited to just 204 pieces in the United States. Scheduled to ship in June 2010. (4368/347762A) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
PVC Figure SRP: $169.99
NENDOROID PETITE: DEATH NOTE CASE FILE #02 MINI-FIGURES
The super-cute Death Note characters are back for the final showdown! The second set of figures of the Nendoroid Petite action figures features a freshly sculpted looks for Light, L, and Misa, as well as figures of L's successors — Near and Mello, and even Kira's worshiper, Mikami! Each character includes certain items that featured in the original story, allowing multiple scenes from the anime or manga to be recreated in miniature form! Combine it with Case File #01 and recreate the battle of wits in Nendoroid form! Scheduled to ship in April 2010. (7541) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Mini Figure SRP: $8.99
FULL METAL PANIC: M9 GERNSBACK 1:48-SCALE KURZ WEBER VERSION MODEL KIT
Imported from Japan! Kurz Weber's personalized M9 Gernsback from Full Metal Panic! can be yours with the 1/48-scale model kit from Aoshima. This quality kit of Weber's mecha can be set in a variety of dynamic action poses, and features openable cockpit hatch, plus the two included anti-tank daggers can be stored inside the openable compartments underneath each shoulder. Other weaponry includes a shotgun, rifle, and rifle case. The kit comes molded in color and do not require cement or paint to complete. Some assembly required. Scheduled to ship in April 2010. (7714/044001) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Scale Model Kit SRP: $49.99
STAR OF THE MONTH
GALAXY EXPRESS 999: QUEEN ESMERALDA DIECAST MODEL LTD ED
Imported from Japan! The ship of the legendary Voodoo Queen, the Queen Esmeralda, sails through the spaceways to make its home in your collection. The model is made of diecast metal, and comes with lighting effects. When finished, the Queen Esmeralda will measure 13" long. Some assembly required. Available Now! (7714/91562-LTD) (APR098022) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.SRP: $199.99
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GRENDIZER 24-INCH PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Created by legendary anime producer Go Nagai, the Grendizer featured on the classic 1970's anime series UFO Robo Grendizer. Now, this iconic mecha is available in a super-detailed, deluxe 24" tall figure. Made of PVC, this Grendizer features multiple articulation points and can assume a variety of poses. Based on Nagai's original designs, this is one super-robot that no fan of the genre will want to miss. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Action Figure SRP: $150.00
GRENDIZER COINBANK
Imported from Japan! The Grendizer was the titular super robot from Go Nagai's classic 1970's UFO Robo Grendizer anime series. The robot's majestic head has been recreated as a 7" tall coin bank, sitting atop a 6" x 6" base. This piece features a detailed sculpt of the Grendizer, and fans of the series can use it for either its intended purpose or use it as a bust or statue on their desk or office shelf. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Bank SRP: $39.95
FRAULEIN REVOLTECH: QUEEN'S BLADE — ALLEAN ACTION FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Fraülein Revoltech is the name given to a line of Revoltech figures created and sculpted by Enoki Tomohide devoted entirely to female characters. Using an innovative and newly developed joint/body system known as "E.L.F.," these figures can demonstrate a large variety of realistic poses. In the popular Queen's Blade game series, Allean is one of the many warriors competing to claim the throne. This figure comes with torn clothing. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7541) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Revoltech PI
ROSARIO + VAMPIRE: KURUMU 1:8-SCALE PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! High school may seem terrifying and full of monsters, and for Tsukune Aono that's literally true! In the manga Rosario + Vampire, this perpetual underachiever is sent to a school of vampires and succubi, a dangerous place to be for the school's only human student. One of those monstrous students is Kurumu Kurono, a blue-haired succubus, who, though she wishes to enslave Tsukune, genuinely cares for the boy. This Rosario + Vampire: Kurumu 1/8-Scale PVC Figure depicts Kurumu kneeling in her gym gear, with her blue wings spread out behind her t-shirt. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (6680/TY13204L) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
PVC Figure SRP: $94.99
IKKITOUSEN
IKKITOUSEN GREAT GUARDIANS: KANU "APRON VERSION" PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Things are definitely cooking in this kitchen as Kanu Unchou from Ikkitousen Great Guardians joins Ryofu Housen as part of TAKI's Apron Series of PVC figures. As with the previously-released Ryofu, this 1/8-scale PVC figure of Kanu features a cast-off apron and panties, plus a display base. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2010. (4368/TTHB5254) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
MATURE THEMES
PVC Figure SRP: $119.99
IKKITOUSEN GREAT GUARDIANS: RYOMOU "RIBBON VERSION" PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Neatly wrapped in a ribbon, Ryomou Shimei from Ikkitousen Great Guardians is the perfect picture of sweet innocence. But looks can be deceiving. This is one vixen you won't want to battle. Sculpted by Oniymama of Hyper Space, this 1/8-scale PVC statue stands — or rather, kneels — at 6" tall, and features cast-off ribbon and clothing. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2010. (4368/TTHB5255) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
MATURE THEMES
PVC Figure SRP: $124.99
KUBRICKS
MICKEY MOUSE & MINNIE MOUSE BEARBRICK 2-PACK
Imported from Japan! For over seventy years, film audiences have recognized Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Created by visionary animator Walt Disney, these two characters have starred in film, in cartoon shorts, in books and comics, and they are recognized the world over. Collectors of Disneyana can add this unique set of mini-figures to their collection, as Mickey and Minnie are reworked in the style of Medicom's Be@rbrick figures that take their original black-and-white appearances and turn them ursine! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (4239) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Asia.
Bearbrick Set (x2) SRP: $19.99
MANGA
GENSOU SENKI RULILURA EX MODEL CORE: IZURUHA "ANOTHER COLOR VERSION" PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Originally released as a limited item, Mega House's Gensou Senki RuLiLuRa Excellent Model Core PVC figure of Izuruha is being released in "Another Color" version. The original release featured a golden sheen, and this multi-colored edition will be more widely available. This fully-painted 1/8th scale PVC figure comes with a display base and window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (6680/MH71267L) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.SRP: $109.99
MOVIE/TV
STAR OF THE MONTH
ATRAGON DIECAST MODEL
Imported from Japan! Known outside Japan as the Atragon from the film of the same name, the flying submarine is realistically replicated in 1/350-scale and is loaded with features such as a motorized bow drill with pulsing tip, LED lamps in the rear and lower hull jet ports, and the option of having the superstructure and maneuvering fins in the extended or retracted positions. Requires two AAA batteries; not included. Some assembly required. Available Now! (7714/91432) (APR098027) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Diecast SRP: $199.99
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WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN: WOLVERINE 1/2-SCALE BUST
Imported from the UK! One2One Collectibles presents their latest 1/2-scale bust based on the hit animated series, Wolverine & the X-Men. This Wolverine bust has been sculpted with all the aggression of Wolverine about to lash out on his enemy. Standing 10 3/4" tall and 11" wide, this bust is cast in high-quality polystone and is hand-painted to the highest standards. Each piece is packed inside a molded foam interior, ready for safe shipment, and packaged in a beautiful full-color box with an authenticity card. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717/WLVBST) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Bust SRP: $200.00
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN: WOLVERINE 6-INCH STATUE
Imported from the UK! Based on the hit animates series, Wolverine & the X-Men, this statue captures the animated Wolverine about to unleash those indestructable claws on his enemy. This 6" (crouching) tall polystone resin statue stands in proportion to the other characters in the series and comes on a 9" base. Cast in high-quality polystone, the statue is hand-painted to the highest standards. Each piece is packed inside a molded foam interior, ready for safe shipment, and packaged in a beautiful full-color box with an authenticity card. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717/WLVSTU) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Statue SRP: $125.00
STAR WARS
STAR WARS: DARTH VADER & STORMTROOPER IPHONE COVERS
Imported from the UK! The Force will be strong with your iPhone or iPoh Touch when you accessorize it with these Star Wars covers! Star Wars fans can choose from four different styles, featuring either the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, or his legions of Imperial Stormtroopers. Choose from a hard plastic cover that comes with two protective plates, or wrap your iPhone in a soft silicone cover. The iPhone covers work with the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS, and the iPod Touch covers work with the latest iteration of the hardware. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (6808) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
IPHONE COVER—iPhone Cover SRP: $35.00
IPOD TOUCH COVERS—iPhone Cover SRP: $35.00
STRIKE WITCHES
STRIKE WITCHES PLUSHES
Imported from Japan! In the middle of the 20th-century, the mysterious Neuroi invaded Earth, and a group of teenage girls in the island nation of Britannia were recruited to become Strike Witches, powerful fighters who could take flight and confront the magical Neuroi in the skies above their homeland. Three of the characters from the series — Yoshiko Miyafuji, Eila Ilmatar, and Sanya V. Litvyak — are recreated as plush dolls. Based on the Strike Witches anime and light novel series, these dolls have a super-deformed appearance. Scheduled to ship in April 2010. (7714) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
YOSHIO MIYAFUJI (087626)—Plush SRP: $49.99
EILA ILMATAR JUUTILANIEN (087633)—Plush SRP: $49.99
SANYA V. LITVYAK (087640)—Plush SRP: $49.99
MOBIP #7: STRIKE WITCHES — YOSHIKO PVC FIGURE
Imported from Japan! A new concept in poseable figures, Aoshima's Mobip line of figures use multiple ball and swing joints and molded PVC, creating a soft, easily adjusted body that can adopt virtually any pose. Plus, the clothing is molded with flexibility in mind, so that costumes do not impede the posing of the figure while conveying a sense of texture. The lead character of the anime and light novel series Strike Witches, Yoshiko is the latest character to receive the Mobip treatment. Made of PVC, she stands roughly 5 1/8" tall and comes with replacement hands, feet, clothing, hair, and facial expressions, allowing you to create the pose and the look you want. Display stand included. Scheduled to ship in May 2010. (7714/087909) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Mobip SRP: $39.99
VIDEO GAMES
FINAL FANTASY XIII PLAY ARTS -KAI- ODIN ACTION FIGURE
Imported from Japan! Square Enix's Play Arts -Kai- figures are an improved version of their popular Play Arts action figure series. With a larger scale, a greater attention to detail, more articulation points, and additional parts, these are their finest action figure yet. Based on Final Fantasy XIII, the highly-anticipated role-playing game coming to the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 in Spring 2010, this deluxe action figure recreates the Odin summons from the new game. The chief Norse god, Odin transforms from a human-like god into an impressive horse that can be summoned by Lightning, the game's primary character. Scheduled to ship in July 2010. (1089) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories.
Figure SRP: $199.99
METAL GEAR SOLID: SNAKE "STEALTH CAMO VERSION" VINYL COLLECTOR DOLL
Imported from Japan! Konami's Metal Gear Solid series of video games have been perennial best-sellers since their original release on the Nintendo Entertainment System over two decades ago, and the grizzled government operative Solid Snake is one of gaming's most recognized icons. Medicom takes the familiar hero and sculpts him as a Vinyl Collector Doll, depicting him in his Stealth Camo outfit from the most recent games in the series. Window box packaging. (4239) (C: 1-1-4) NOTE: Not available in Asia.
VCD SRP: $79.99
METROID PRIME 2 ECHOES: SAMUS "ZERO SUIT" STATUE
Imported from Japan! For over two decades, Metroid has been one of Nintendo's best-selling video game titles, and its hero, Samus, has gone on to become one of gaming's most memorable characters. Collectors and Nintendo fans can add Samus Aran's Zero Suit, based on the costume seen at the end of Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, to their collections. First 4 Figures has used Retro Studios' original game files to create an extremely accurate recreation of the Zero Suit. Standing 9 1/2" tall, Samus comes armed with her signature pistol and has curves in all the right places! Cast in high quality polystone, the statue is hand finished and hand painted. Comes packed in a foam interior full colored box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717) (C: 0-1-3)
Statue SRP: $119.99
METROID PRIME 2 ECHOES: GUNSHIP STATUE
Imported from Japan! Samus Aran has traveled the galaxy in Nintendo's best-selling Metroid series of games, and this statue, the first in First 4 Figures' line of Metroid vehicular statues, recreates the gunship she piloted in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Closely resembling the ship from Metroid II and Super Metroid, this gunship was custom built for Samus on Aliehs III. The model has been recreated from original game files to bring about the most accurate representation possible of her gunship from the game. There are over 50 LED lights throughout the model. On the actual gunship, the windscreen and the four engines at the back all light up. On the base, there are LEDs that create a circular light movement. The ship can be positioned on its base. Comes in deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 750 pieces worldwide. Scheduled to ship in March 2010. (7717) (C: 0-1-3)
RES. from Previews Vol. XVIII #3 (MAR084614)