Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, offers STAR WARS fans and ardent collectors something unique as it highlights a variety of super-detailed figures from the Movie Realization STAR WARS (?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????) line by Bandai Tamashii Nations. The Meisho Movie Realization STAR WARS line pays homage to the Samurai aesthetic and artfully reimagines several Empire characters from the legendary films with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry. Each figure is exquisitely crafted by some of Japan`s top sculpting talent and constructed with hybrid materials featuring up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities. The newest addition to the Meisho Movie Realization STAR WARS product line is the “Ronin” Boba Fett, which debuts in December and depicts the intergalactic bounty hunter as a “lordless” Samurai warrior via the sculpting talent of artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi. The “Daisho” Darth Vader depicts the Dark Sith Lord as a Samurai General clad in sinister black “Death Star” armor and will debut in January 2016. It will be followed in May 2016 by the imposing Akazonae Royal Guard, outfitted with a Japanese-style katana and pike and resplendent in beautiful crimson-robed armor. Pre-orders for these figures are available now. Fans that want to dive into the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line immediately can select from a pair of figures -- available now -- that includes the “Ashigaru” Stormtrooper and the Samurai General “Taisho” Darth Vader. Each is clad in a unique set of armor and comes with an array of weapons and other accessories.
Meisho Movie Realization “Ronin” Boba Fett/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ????????? Everyone`s favorite bounty hunter goes medieval! Boba Fett joins the Meisho Movie realization series in a spectacular feudal Japan aesthetic, appropriately portrayed as a lord-less “Ronin” Samurai via the sculpting talent of artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi. In addition to his EE-3 rifle portrayed as an flint-lock style blaster, this deluxe figure set features an extensive array of accessories that includes a characteristic backpack missile that can be removed/attached, and a movable helmet mounted scope. In addition to a short ninja-style katana and sheath, numerous ninja-style blade accessories that are also included can be subtly attached to shin and forearm area mounting points. Product Size: Height Approximately 170mm (6 3/4 Inches) Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: November 2015 (Japan), December 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥9,504 (Japan, Tax Included), $89.99 (United States) ? Set Contents Boba Fett Figure 4 Interchangeable Left Hands 4 Interchangeable Right Hands Katana Set Blaster Rifle Weapon Set
Meisho Movie Realization Samurai General “Daisho” Darth Vader/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??????????? ?????? The greatly popular Samurai General Darth Vader makes a comeback in an all new Death Star motif. Another stunningly unique artistic interpretation master crafted by acclaimed artist Takeya Takayuki, Darth Vader -- Death Star Armor -- has a revamped armor design. Most notable is the fearsome Death Star-style crest on the helmet and highly detailed chest plate pattern. Set includes interchangeable hands, gun (large, small), and katana sword (light saber and regular). Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (7 Inches) Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: December 2015 (Japan), January 2016 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥9,504 (Japan, Tax Included), $89.99 (United States) ? Set Contents Darth Vader Figure 3 Interchangeable Left Hands 3 Interchangeable Right Hands Katana Set 2 Lightsabers
Meisho Movie Realization “Teppou Ashigaru” Sandtrooper/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????????? The third figure to join this unique series is the artillery packed Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper! The Sandtrooper version comes with two gun powder type rifles and a Japanese katana sword ready for battle. A special backpack is designed with meticulous detail and finished with a rusty patina look. Flexible material makes posing the Sandtrooper holding a firearm a breeze. The set includes three sets of interchangeable hands, blaster rifles (small and large), a Japanese katana set, and backpack. Product Size: Height Approximately 170mm (6 3/4 Inches) Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: February 2016 (Japan), March 2016 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥8,856 (Japan, Tax Included), $89.99 (United States) ? Set Contents Sandtrooper Figure 3 Interchangeable Left Hands 3 Interchangeable Right Hands Large Blaster Rifle Small Blaster Rifle Katana Set
Meisho Movie Realization “Akazonae” Royal Guard/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??????????? The imposing crimson-robed Akazonae Royal Guards are next to join the Samurai General’s side in this high-quality Japanese feudal take on the Star Wars legacy. The Akazonae Royal Guard comes wielding not only the iconic force pike-esque staff, but a traditional Japanese-style katana as well. The front robe pieces are removable, giving the option of displaying the Guard in a samurai armor fashion. For further nuanced posing, the Akazonae Royal Guard set also includes interchangeable hands. The unique use of “wa,” Japanese style also makes for a one of a kind sculpt design that fans cannot find anywhere else. Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (6 3/4 Inches) Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: April 2016 (Japan), May 2016 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥8,856 (Japan, Tax Included), $89.99 (United States) ? Set Contents Royal Guard Figure 2 Interchangeable Left Hands 2 Interchangeable Right Hands Katana Set Staff Robe
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