www.86thfloor.com     PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #3 March 2007 

IMPORT TOYS & MODELS

KOTOBUKIYA

TALES OF THE ABYSS ONE COIN GRANDE MINI-FIGURES A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The legendary RPG “Tales” series characters finally are available outside of Japan! TALES OF THE ABYSS (and subsequent related series) have been enjoying huge popularity in Japan for over a decade, and almost rival DRAGON QUEST or FINAL FANTASY fandom in their home country. TALES OF THE ABYSS is illustrated by Kousuke Fujishima who is world famous for Oh! My Goddess and Sakura Wars. KOTOBUKIYA has released a variety of full-size figures based on the TALES universe, and now we are going for the same level of detail and craftsmanship…but in a miniature size! Six brand new characters – as well as a seventh mystery figure – comprise the ONE COIN GRANDE MINI FIGURE SERIES. As a special added bonus, each of the main TALES OF THE ABYSS characters is available with either their regular weapon, or their “chase version” special weapon. Each 4” tall “GRANDE” figure is sold in individual mystery box packaging. The series includes: LUKE FON FABRE The last son of a noble family of the Kimlasca Kingdom. TEAR GRANTS A soldier of the Lorelei Church, which presides over the Score, and a user of the Seventh Fonon. JADE CURTISS Necromancer Jade is a colonel in the Malkuth Empire. He is an accomplished Tone Magic user, and is also good with the spear. ANISE TATLIN The guardian of the Lorelei Church's highest official, the Fon Master Ion. GUY CECIL A servant of the House of Fabre, originally hired to be Luke's babysitter, but now he acts more like his older brother and best friend. NATALIA LUZU KIMLASCA LANVALDEAR Natalia LK Lanvalder is the princess of the Kimlasca Kingdom. She is sublime and proud, but also troubled by the plight of her people. Mini-Figure SRP: $5.99Ea.

MEGAMI TENSEI ONE COIN MINI-FIGURES SERIES SIX A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The MEGAMI TENSEI rpg franchise comes to the west with the release of these great collectible figures! Megami Tensei (know by fans as MegaTen) games feature a wealth of supernatural events and demonic creatures, as well as mythological and religious characters for you to encounter or battle. Gods and creatures from Norse, Celtic, Judeo-Christian, Egyptian, Chinese, Hindu and Japanese folklore are represented in force in the game, and brought to 3D life by Kotobukiya’s sculpting team of Keiji Iwakura, Yasuhiro Hirai, Chuton Nakamura, and Hideaki Kiyohara. All characters are designed by Kauma “Akumaesi” Kaneko – Japan’s most famous painter of devils and mythological characters. In the past 20 years, over 35 (!) video games have been released in the MegaTen series, covering all major platforms: PC, Xbox, PS2, GBA and many others. Collect all SEVEN figures: * ODIN * ASTAROTH * LAKSMI * PIXIE * BARONG * THOR …and a SECRET unadvertised chase figure! Each 3~5” tall mini figure is sold in individual mystery box packaging. Dubbed “KOTOBUKIYA ONE COIN” figures in Japan, as they can be purchased using one five hundred yen coin. Mini-Figure SRP: $5.99Ea.

GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX 2ND GIG JIGABACHI FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Announcing the first in a series of new series of merchandise from Masamune Shirow’s GHOST IN THE SHELL universe! A futuristic police thriller dealing with the exploits of Motoko Kusanagi, a member of Section 9, a covert group which specializes in fighting technology-related crime. Helping Section 9 in their exploits are AI infused mecha such as the JIGABACHI helicopter and the TACHIKOMA “Think Tanks”. This Fine Scale Model Kit of the JIGABACHI is an anime-accurate recreation of the assault helicopter, including a special swivel-arm base so that the completed model can be displayed in a “flying’ pose. This incredibly detailed kit requires easy snap-fit assembly, and does not need to be painted, although you may choose to customize or detail the chopper as you see fit. Measuring at 1/72 scale, the ship is approximately 8 inches long. Also included are pictorial assembly instructions to guide you in the process of making this wonderful aircraft! As a special bonus, each Jigabachi comes with an in-scale TACHIKOMA! Use the Tachikoma and Jigabachi together to create a dynamic diorama from world of GITS:SAC! Model Kit SRP: $19.99

DEUS MACHINA DEMONBANE FINE SCALE MODEL KIT A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! A highly original blend of giant robot action and supernatural elements, such as the Cthulu Mythos, the DEMONBANE series has crossed all media (game, anime, manga), and now enters the world of high quality model kits! “Deus Machina” (Latin: God Machine) are robotic warriors standing over 20 stories tall and named after mythological beings. Many are summoned by teleporting through geometric arrays, and have energy attacks that function like spells – with the titular DEMONBANE as the mightiest of them all! This mecha is non-scale plastic kit and stands almost 10"" tall as an articulated figure when completed. The kit requires easy snap fit assembly, and does not require painting. Included are pictorial assembly instructions. The original Japanese language packaging will include an original illustration of the Deus Machina Demonbane, prepared by creators at Nitro + exclusively for this special release! Model Kit SRP: $45.00

LAMENTO: BEYOND THE VOID—ASATO & KONOE PVC STATUES A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! LAMENTO: BEYOND THE VOID is fantasy video game featuring neko characters (Cat Boys) facing the challenges of demons! From Nitro+, the makers of the smash hit TOGAINU NO CHI series, the renowned experts of the Yaoi B/L genre! LAMENTO has quickly become the best selling game in the ladies’ games market, even surpassing the sales of “True Blood”. While many companies produce Yaoi manga, only KOTOBUKIYA’s “ES” brand brings you B/L characters as collectible toys! ASATO is a brave, if quiet, warrior of Kira, and comes with a removable jacket & scarf, a sword that can be held or stored in its scabbard, and features a poseable cat tail! KONOE is a main character in the game, on a journey to heal his body from what appears to be a “curse” afflicting him with black spots. Konoe and Asato both come on detailed display bases of the Mayoi forest. Once you’ve collected all four figures in this series (two more cool cats will be released later in ’07), you can create a diorama setting directly out of the LAMENTO universe! Both stylish fantasy based PVC statues stand approximately 7 inches tall, and are sculpted respectively by Tatsumaki and Saki Asada. LAMENTO creator Ms Tatanakana has said that “the statue quality is excellent” and their poseable tails are “really cute”! As a special bonus, each figure comes with CD. The CD contains an original audio drama story of Lamento!! This Japanese language drama is recorded only for this KOTOBUKIYA statue series, and there will be four different stories in total. The figure and CD sets are sure to be a very limited and sought after Yaoi collectible! Please visit www.KotoUS.com for more details on the content of each CD! PVC Statue SRP: $29.99Ea.

THE IDOLM@STER XENOGLOSSIA: HARUKA AMAMI PVC STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The Sunrise anime and Xbox 360 game where you play as a producer working for prospective Japanese Idols – you are the IDOLM@STER! The brand new-anime features many of the creative staff behind the MY-HIME series, and Comic Red is launching a tie in Manga as well. This series is ready to expand worldwide! A gorgeously prepainted PVC model of the cute lead female character, HARUKA AMANE, complete with her trademark hair ribbons (her friends teasingly call her “Baka Ribbon”). Haruka stands approximately 8 1/2""tall (1/8 scale) and include a display base! A wonderful addition to any Bishoujo collection! PVC Statue SRP: $29.99Ea.

SHAKUGAN NO SHANA: SWIMSUIT SHANA PVC STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! SHAKUGAN NO SHANA is a manga & anime series (available in the US from VIZ and Geneon respectively) about a perpetual war between forces of balance and imbalance in the universe, featuring a soldier from the side of balance who comes to be known simply as Shana. The novel series has sold an astonishing 4 million copies in Japan and is illustrated by Noizi Ito, now well known for his work on The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya. This adorable Moe style statue features SHANA seated on a cushion of her favorite snack food – melon pan bread. A large 1/6th scale rendition of the Flame Haze Warrior measures approximately 6 inches tall has been rendered by sculptor Tsukuru Shirahige, who perfectly captures the essence of Shana’s personality. This cute collectible will be released in conjunction with the new SHAKUGAN NO SHANA feature length anime film later in 2007! PVC Statue SRP: $39.99

OH MY GODDESS: EVERYONE HAS WINGS—BELLDANDY PVC STATUE A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Aa! Megami-Sama – known to internationally as Oh My Goddess is the long-running manga series from Kosuke Fujishima (available in English from our friends at Dark Horse Comics). There have been four anime series spun off from the seinen manga, with the newest being the second season of the tv anime series subtitled “Everyone Has Wings”, which is heading to the US this year from ADV! BELLDANDY is the main character of the series, and one of three goddesses who come to earth to reside with Keiichi Morisato, ultimately becoming his love interest. This PVC statue perfectly captures the spirit of the kind hearted Belldandy, in an amazing floating pose – cleverly achieved by utilizing parts of her costume as a support base. Her likeness and costume details are replicated perfectly, even including her earrings, flowing hair, and tassels. The goddess is sculpted by Hiroshi Itagaki, and measures over 6 inches tall, and comes packaged in a collectible Japanese language window box package – a must for all fans of manga, Bishoujo figures, or just plain fans of great statues! PVC Statue SRP: $29.99

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION SHOUJO STATUE SERIES ASUKA LANGLEY SORYU: CASUAL CLOTHES VERSION REI AYANAMI: BMX TRICK A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The latest in the EVANGELION SHOUJO STATUE SERIES, coinciding with the tenth EVA-versary and REBUILD OF EVANGELION anime film projects! Both lovely Nerv pilots are packaged in Japanese language window box packaging.

ASUKA LANGLEY SOHRYU CASUAL CLOTHES PVC STATUE The half-German/half-Japanese 100% adorable Asuka sits at the edge of her bed, in a cute outfit comprised of a tube top and short-shorts. This 1/8th scale figure measures over six inches tall, including a special display base that will show part of the bed and the wood paneled floor. PVC Statue SRP: $29.99

REI AYANAMI: BMX TRICK PVC STATUE Now for something you don’t normally see out of EVA characters…Ayanami Rei atop a BMX 'trick' bike! The statue includes both Rei and the bike in a great action pose. Fantastic detail all around, and even more impressive considering the smaller scalel scale (1/12) with an incredibly sculpted bicycle and wonderful Tokyo-in-Fall attire on Rei. This figure stands approximately 6 inches tall, and will feature a new display base. PVC Statue SRP: $35.00

FINAL FANTASY MASTER CREATURES SERIES TWO A Square-Enix Japanese import! The second series takes the larger “master scale” of the FINAL FANTASY universe creatures to an even higher level of detail than ever before! The full range of the gods and creatures encountered and summoned by the heroes in the many games of the FF franchise are represented in the line, including characters from the newest installment, FINAL FANTASY XII! Each sculpture has astonishing detail and an intricate base, with many parts cast in translucent material, and most of the figures standing at least 6” tall! Collect all five PVC figures from MASTER CREATURES SERIES TWO! PVC Figure SRP: $22.99Ea.

FINAL FANTASY MASTER CREATURES SERIES ONE A Square-Enix Japanese import! Previously sold out, the first series of MASTER CREATURES figures returns! Each hyper-detailed sculpture includes an exciting base, with many parts cast in translucent material, with most of the figures standing at least 6” tall (and many with impressive wingspans). Be on the lookout for the extremely rare TIAMAT and BAHAMUT! Collect all five PVC figures from MASTER CREATURES SERIES ONE! PVC Figure SRP: $17.99Ea.

IMPORT TOYS & MODELS SECTION

ANIME

SRDX ZOIDS: GENERATIONS MIDORI PVC FIGURE Imported from Japan! Appearing in the serialized graphic novel, Zoids: Generations (based on the long-running Zoids toy line from Tomy), published in the pages of Dengeki Hobby Magazine, Midori is the heroine of the series! Dressed in her Zoid pilot gear, the Midori PVC figure stands 5.9" tall and comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5121/962547) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Maylasia, and Canada. PVC Figure SRP: $19.99

BURST ANGEL: JO 1/8-SCALE PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! With no memories of her past, Jo of Burst Angel (Bakuretsu Tenshi) is the lone wolf of Sei’s troop of mercenaries. Teamed up with Meg, Jo is the muscle of the group with guns blazing. Nothing stands in the way of Jo and her mission. You do not want to be on the other end of her weapons or her anger. Make her mad or cause Meg harm, and there is no stopping this silver haired girl of little word! Fully painted and ready to display, Jo measures ??" tall and features window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (7541) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $54.99

GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND-ALONE COMPLEX—2ND GIG TACHIKOMA EX DIE-CAST Imported from Japan! From the hit anime, Ghost in the Shell: Stand-Alone Complex— 2nd Gig, comes this amazing new die-cast replica of the famous Tachikoma "think tank" mecha! Consisting of over 60% die-cast parts, this fully poseable Tachikoma measures 6" wide and features working LED lights and interchangeable gattling gun and rocket launcher weaponry, as well as a fully detailed cockpit/interface. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (7541) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Die-Cast SRP: $169.99

GUN X SWORD: VAN 1/8-SCALE PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! Say hello to Van of the hit anime series, Gun X Sword. Also known as "Steel Van," "Van of the Dawn," etc., he has many names — and many enemies! However, that doesn’t matter to Van. All he cares about is tracking down the “Man with the Claw” and making him pay for the murder of Van's bride. Equipped with a shape-shifting sword and the strongest arms on the planet named Dann of Thursday, he will do anything to find his bride’s killer! Measuring approximately 6" tall, Van comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (7541) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $79.99

MY OTOME: ARIKA YUMEMIA "CORAL ROBE" VERSION ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! My Otome is one of Bandai's hot new properties. This action figure of Arika Yumemia is the special "Coral Robe" version and comes with interchangable hands and weapons, plus a display stand allowing you to pose the figure in mid-air as if attacking. Featuring over 18 points of articulation, this figure was designed and manufactured by Atelier Sei of Japan, makers of the Bubble Gum Crisis action figures offered by Yamato in the USA last year. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (7541) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $67.99

YOAKE MAE YORI RURI IRO NA (CRESCENT LOVE): FEEMA FAM EARTHLIGHT PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! In the 12-episode anime, Yoake Mae Yori Ruri Iro Na (Crescent Love), Mankind colonized the Moon, and founded the Sphere Kingdom. But the people of the Earth, angered by the "arrogance" of the Moon-dwellers, launched a war against them. Following the end of the war, the two sides are still wary of the other, and trust is at a premium. So the Princess of the Sphere Kingdom, Feema Fam Earthlight, is sent to Earth for a homestay, to learn more about the ways of life there and hopefully improve relations between the two worlds. Designed by Atelier Sei, this 1/6 scale PVC figure measures approximately 11" tall and comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (7541) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $99.99

DEMONBANE: ARU & RAIKA 1/8 PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! The new anime series Demonbane (based on a hit video game) mixes elements of H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos with the time-honored traditions of the Giant Robot anime for a genre-busting series that must be experienced! This 1/8 scale PVC statue depicts the duo of Aru Ajifu (a.k.a. Al Azif the living embodiment of the dreaded magical tome, The Necronomicon) and Raika, a compassionate and fun-loving local Nun who often feeds the down-on-his-luck detective lead, Kurou Daijuuji. Dressed for a day at the beach, the Aru and Raika PVC Statue stands approximately 8" tall and comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2007. (7572) (C: 1-1- 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. PVC Statue SRP: $79.99

ANIME PLUSH

FLCL (FOOLY COOLY) CHIBI-STYLE PLUSHES From the classic anime FLCL (Fooly Cooly) comes this pair of chibi-style plush of the free-spirited Haruko and Naota, who gets clobbered by Haruko's guitar early in the series, awakening Naota's ability to pass physical objects from one astronomically distant point to another by way of his head! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (4632) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. HARUKO (GE6948)—Plush SRP: $13.99 NAOTA (GE6949)—Plush SRP: $13.99

NEGIMA: ASUNA CHIBI-STYLE PLUSH Asuna is the "big sister" and protector of Negi, featured here as a chibi-style plush! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (4632/GE7012) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Plush SRP: $13.99

BLEACH CHIBI-STYLE PLUSHES These seated, 8" tall chibi-style plushes of Bleach's Ichigo and Renji are both filled with attitude — and soft stuffing! Also available is Kon the lion from the hit anime Bleach. Floppy and extra-cuddly, Kon measures 8" tall and features a real sewn-on button for a bellybutton! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (4632) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. ICHIGO (GE6981)—Plush SRP: $13.99 RENJI (GE6980)—Plush SRP: $13.99 KON (GE6960)—Plush SRP: $13.99

ART/FANTASY ART

RANGE MURATA: "TT-BUTTERFLY" PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! "TT-Butterfly" was first published in Renji Murata's second illustration book, Futurythm. Renji "Range" Murata is a Japanese artist and designer, best known for his unique art style combining Art Deco and Japanese anime elements, his Robot manga anthology series, and for his conceptual design work on the anime series The Last Exile and Blue Submarine No. 6. "TT-Butterfly" is a 1/10 scale PVC figure and comes equipped with accessories. Painted and ready to display. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6599/BGL880376) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $94.99

RANGE MURATA: PSE PRODUCTS #06 RIBBON STYLE PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! "Renji Murata PSE Products #6 (Ribbon Style)" depicts a Gothic/Lolita girl in a maid's uniform and very "un-maid-like" boots. Is she human or robot? This 1/8 scale PVC statue will keep you guessing for years to come! Painted and ready to display. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6599/BGL880421) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $74.99

BOME

"MON-SIEUR BOMÉ" COLLECTION VOLUME 21: HONEY BUNNY PVC FIGURES 2-PACK Imported from Japan! This time around, for the 21st installment of Kaiyodo’s “Mon- Sieur Bomé” Collection, created by famed Japanese figure sculptor, Bomé pays homage to the ladies of Japan's "bunny clubs" with this pair of Honey Bunny girls! Sitting back-to- back on a red flocked display base, these ladies are as sexy as they can be! Each figures measures approximately 5” tall (sitting). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2007. (4673) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available Eastern Asia. Figure 2-Pack SRP: $32.99

STAR OF THE MONTH

"MON-SIEUR BOMÉ" COLLECTION VOLUME 3: ONI MUSUME 2 PVC FIGURE—REPAINT Imported from Japan! Bomé is a famous Japanese sculptor who, for many years, created popular garage kits, then moved to work with Kaiyodo. Bomé is regarded as a “fine artist” by his many fans, and even hosted an exhibit of his works in early 2001 in Paris, France! This non-articulated Oni Musume 2 (“She Devil”) repainted figure is 8” tall, and is the third figure in the “Monsieur Bomé Collection.” Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4673) (SEP058305) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available Eastern Asia. Figure SRP: $17.99

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COLLECTOR FIGURES

JAWS 12-INCH PLUSH WITH SOUND Imported from Japan! "Bruce," the shark that dominated the Jaws movies through the '70s and '80s, can now dominate your bedroom in the form of this toothsome plush toy! At a mighty 12" long, this fuzzy plush shark will make you wish for a "bigger boat." It also features a sound-chip that plays the classic John Williams theme music when you squeeze his body! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6808/20001) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #7 (JUL064213) Plush SRP: $19.99

GUNDAM

RAHDX GUNDAM X: TIFFA ADILL "EXCELLENT MODEL" PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! Tiffa Adill is a mysterious Newtype girl who demonstrates clairvoyance throughout the series. She is "rescued" by Garrod from the Freeden but later joins the crew together with Garrod. Quiet and shy, thanks to Garrod and the Freeden crew she begins to open up, and eventually falls in love with Garrod. This RAHDX (Real Action Heroes Deluxe) "Excellent Model" PVC statue of Tiffa stands approximately 7" tall and comes painted and ready to display. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6680/MH71097L) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $45.99

RAHDX G-GUNDAM: ALLENBY BEARDSLEY "EXCELLENT MODEL" PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! The young Gundam Fighter who represents the space colony of Neo Sweden, Allenby Beardsley was an orphan raised in a state institution, and was trained from childhood by Neo Sweden's military to become the perfect Gundam Fighter. It's not until she encounters Domon Kasshu that Allenby finally meets a martial artist of her own caliber! Another release in Bandai's RAHDX (Real Action Heroes Deluxe), this "Excellent Model" PVC statue of Allenby stands approximately 7" tall and comes painted and ready to display. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6680/MH71096L) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. PVC Statue SRP: $45.99

OFFERED AGAIN

O/A RAHDX GUNDAM SEED DESTINY 2 "EXCELLENT MODEL" PVC STATUES Imported from Japan! From the popular Gundam Seed Destiny 2 Series comes Bandai's line of "Excellent Model" PVC statues. Each figure comes airbrushed with great detail and ready to display right from the box. Choose from: Frey Alstar, Rakusu Klein, or Kagari Yura Asuh. Each figure includes a base stand and comes in a window box. Available Now! (6680) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. FREY ALSTAR (MH71092L)—PVC Statue SRP: $49.99 RAKUSU KLEIN (MH71091L)—PVC Statue SRP: $49.99 KAGARI YURA ASUH (MH71093L)—PVC Statue SRP: $49.99

GUNDAM: CROSSBONE X-1 "FULL CROSS" MG MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This amazing 1/100 scale Master Grade model kit is the closes thing to a "Pirate Mobile Suit" with grinning Jolly Roger skulls and crossbones emblazoned on the mech's head, chest, and sword guard! Outfitted with armor plating and an adjustable jet pack, the Crossbone "Full Cross" model kit also includes a unique Crossbow weapon! Fully articulated when assembled — snap-together, color parts — no painting required! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5766/0148827) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $52.99

GUNDAM HGUC: QUEL GM MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This 1/144th scale kit reproduces the mass-production Quel GM mobile suit, a steel blue version of the Gundam Mobile suit, armed with a standard shield and blaster. Fully articulated when assembled, this kit features colored parts so no painting is necessary! Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5766/0148831) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $13.99

GUNDAM SEED STARGAZER: KERBEROS BUCUE HOUND HG MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This awesome 1/144th scale High Grade kit replicates the Kerberos BuCUE Hound, as seen in the Gundam Seed Stargazer OVA anime series, that mutilated the Blu Duel Gundam! The Kerberos is an upgraded version of the original BuCUE, with a black paint scheme and a Kerberos Wizard backpack attachment in place of the double laser cannons—giving this dog-like Mobile Suit three heads! The backpack is compatible with most Zaku models, so the BuCue can also carry their weapon packs! Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5766/0148828) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $16.99

STARS OF THE MONTH

GUNDAM U.C. HARD GRAPH: ZEON RAMBA RAL COMMANDO SET MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This set is part of Bandai's 1/35th scale U.C. Hard Graph diorama series, featuring characters from the Gundam Universal Century Side Story, The 08th MS Team! Presented in the 1/35th standard recognized by military modellers around the world, this Zeon Commando Set features figures of veteran guerilla soldier, Ral Ramba (member of Dozle Zabi's Space Attack Force, dispatched to Earth to avenge Garma Zabi by destroying the White Base), Dozle Zabi (2nd oldest of the Zabi clan), and the elegant Crowley Hamon, Ramba Ral's aide and lover. Also included are three Zeon commando's, a scout motorcycle, and a damaged Zaku mobile suit head, in scale with the figures! Painting and assembly required. Available Now! (5766/0146729) (NOV064501) (C: 1- 1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $34.99

GUNDAM HGUC: CHAR'S GELGOOG 1/144 MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! From the classic Mobile Suit Gundam comes this 1/144th scale figural model kit of Principality of Zeon ace Char Aznable's personal red Gelgoog mobile suit! Armed with its trademark laser rifle, shield, and twin-bladed polearm, this is a classic mecha design from the classic mecha anime! Assembly (and painting) required. Available Now! (5766/0146727) (NOV064498) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $17.99

GUNDAM HIGH GRADE MODEL KITS Imported from Japan! Check out these 1/144 scale (5" tall) high-grade kits of the Mobile Suits from the the various Gundam series, including Gundam Seed! Choose from: Gundam Ex Model La Vie En Rose or Gundam Seed Stargazer Ginn Type Insurgent! Manufactured by Bandai of Japan, these are the original Japanese kits with Japanese language instructions — but they are fully illustrated and easy to follow. Snap-together assembly, no glue is required. Available Now! (5766) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. LA VIE EN ROSE (OCT064516) (0145939)—Model Kit SRP: $75.99 GINN TYPE INSURGENT (JUN068299) (0145380)—Model Kit SRP: $13.99

GUNDAM: BALL IGLOO VERSION MG MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Harkening back to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, the RB-79 Ball is a space-based mecha that features articulated manipulator arms and a massive cannon. The 1/100 scale Master Grade "Igloo Version" features special decals to decorate the kit with classic skark teeth markings like WW2 fighter planes sported! Assembly required. Boxed. Available Now! (5766/0145381) (SEP064437) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $25.99

GUNDAM SEED DESTINY: DESTINY GUNDAM SUPER-DEFORMED MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! SD Gundam (Super-Deformed Gundam) are comical renditions of the various Gundam mecha designs featuring a disproportionately large heads and diminutive bodies! Each snaps together in minutes! Available Now! (5766/0143420) (FEB068159) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Model Kit SRP: $9.49

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GUNDAM HCM PRO #10-01: Z-GUNDAM HYAKU-SHIKI GOLD-COATING VERSION ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! The popular Hyaku-Shiki mobile suit from Z-Gundam is back in this special edition release in Bandai's HCM PRO (High Complete Model Progressive) series, this time sporting a shiny gold coating! Similar to Bandai's previous "Mobile Suit In Action" series, the HCM Pro series is a step up, featuring more detailing, more articulation and action features, and more accessories and weaponry, all packaged in a unique window box design. Measures approximately 5" tall. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5766/0148510) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $28.99

GUNDAM HCM PRO #36: Z-GUNDAM QUBELEY ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! The Qubeley is the crowning technological achievement of the renegade Zeons. Essentially a compact, humanoid version of the mobile armor MAN-08 Elmeth, the Qubeley was equipped with a fully functional psycommu system and an array of tiny remote-controlled weapon pods called "funnels." Via the psycommu system, a Newtype pilot could use their thought waves to control both the Qubeley's funnels and the mobile suit itself. Similar to Bandai's previous "Mobile Suit In Action" series, the HCM Pro series features more detailing, more articulation and action features, and more accessories and weaponry, all packaged in a unique window box design. Measures approximately 5" tall. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5766/0148511) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure SRP: $25.99

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: HARO CAPSULE CHAR COLLECTION TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! The Haro Capsule Char Collection presents detailed collector figures of Char Aznable, the man known as the "Red Comet," Zeon's most famous ace mobile suit pilot. He earned his nickname from his high-speed attack tactics, including the destruction of five Federation battleships during the "Battle of Loum!" However, defeating the Federation isn't the only thing on Char's mind, and his distinctive mask hides the face of a young man bent on his own personal quest for revenge! This series of trading figures depicts Char in his many outfits — five different figures plus a sixth chase figure — each figure packaged in a colorful capsule shaped like the fan-favorite robot, Haro! Minor assembly required. "Blind" Mystery Box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6680/MH80667L) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Trading Figure SRP: $6.99

HISTORICAL

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: HUANG ZHONG 12-INCH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Huang Zhong (148AD – 220AD) was a leading military general of the Kingdom of Shu during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. He was most noted for his victory in the "Battle of Mount Dingjun," in which his force routed that of Xiahou Yuan, who was slain in the battle. For his merits, Huang Zhong was ranked among the five leading generals of Shu, later popularized as the Five Tiger Generals. This 1/6th scale figure expertly captures this legendary warrior. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5933/SEA00065612) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Figure SRP: $109.99

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: MA CHAO 12-INCH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Ma Chao (176AD - 222AD) was the eldest son of Ma Teng and a general of the Three Kingdoms Period. In Luo Guanzhong's novel The Romance of the Three Kingdoms he received the nickname "Ma Chao the Splendid" due to his elaborate armour and skill as a warrior. Ma Chao is remembered as one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu. This 1/6th scale figure expertly captures this legendary warrior. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5933/SEA00064612) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Figure SRP: $109.99

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: ZHAO YUN 12-INCH DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Zhao Yun (168-229) was an important commander of the civil wars of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period of China. For most of his career, Zhao Yun served the warlord Liu Bei, playing a part in the establishment of Shu Han. In literature and folklore he is lauded as the third member of the Five Tiger Generals. This 1/6th scale figure expertly captures this legendary warrior. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (5933/SEA00063612) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Figure SRP: $109.99

SUPER ROBOTS

HEAVY METAL L-GAIM LIMITED ACTION MODEL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Produced by Bandai subsidiary, Megahouse, these amazing, 8" tall die-cast and plastic models replicate the unusual robots from the short-lived '80s TV anime series, Heavy Metal L-Gaim. Featuring over 30 points of articulation, these are some of the most detailed and articulated versions of these little-seen robots ever produced! Choose from L-Gaim or Bat-Shu models. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6680) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. L-GAIM (MH80688L)—Figure SRP: $146.99 BAT-SHU (MH80689L)—Figure SRP: $146.99

GREAT EXKAISER & GREAT FIGHBIRD ACTION FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! From the famous Sunrise Animation Japanese TV mecha action series Brave Exkaiser & The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird, comes the Brave Exkaiser and Great Fighbird! Standing 6" tall, this mighty mecha features multiple points of articulation and comes equipped with many accessories. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2007. (6599/CM650781) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figure Set SRP: $89.99

VIDEO GAMES

SAMURAI SPIRITS: IROHA "PLAYER 2" PINK 1/6 PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! From the classic Japanese video game Samurai Spirits (a.k.a. Samurai Showdown in theUSA) comes the beautiful-but-deadly Iroha! Standing nearly 12" tall, this 1/6th scale PVC statue beautifully captures the grace and emotion of this female fury, depicted in her "Player 2" pink color scheme! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2007. (7572) (C: 1-1-3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. PVC Statue SRP: $59.99