The Kiryu Heavy Arms version of MechaGodzilla joins the articulated S.H.MonsterArts figure series this October. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES,INC.?TM?© 2003?2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.Articulated Bandai Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Last October, Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts advanced monster action figure series released the MFS-3 (Multi-purpose Fighting System-3) Type 3 Kiryu version of Mechagodzilla from the film GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA (???×?????, Gojira x Mekagojira, 2002). This October, the line will add the Kiryu Heavy Arms incarnation from the sequel, GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? ??SOS, Gojira Tai Mosura Tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu, 2003). Only available in Asia as an exclusive from Bandai`s Premium Tamashii Web Shop, the S.H.MonsterArts Kiryu Heavy Arms will be made specially available to US S.H.MonsterArts fans via Bluefin. The cyborg is represented meticulously in the form taken after recovering from severe battle. With included interchangeable parts, Kiryu Heavy Arms can transform into a "High Mobility Type" and "Heavy Arms Type". Set includes full array of accessories including an originally crafted back unit, right hand unit and repaired head piece. This is a MUST-HAVE product for all robot and kaiju fans alike! S.H.MonsterArts: Kiryu Heavy Arms/ S.H.MonsterArts 3?????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 155mm Material: ABS, PVC, Diecast Shipping: October 2014 (Japan), November 2014 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥12,960 (Japan, Tax Included), $124.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112864048 SKU: BAN86404 ? Set Contents Kiryu Heavy Arms Figure Back Unit 2 Rail Gun Sets Interchangeable Spiral Drill Parts Repaired Replacement Head Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10707 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.MonsterArts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES,INC.?TM?© 2003?2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES, INC. TM?© 2003?2013 TOHO CO.,LTD.
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2003 TOHO PICTURES,INC.?TM?© 2003?2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.About Bluefin
Bluefin was founded with one goal in mind: bring the best of the hobby industry from the Japanese market to the US, at the most competitive prices. They do so by scouting out the latest trends in Japan and working with Japanese manufacturers to reflect demand in the American market. This combination of leading edge, two-way information flow allows Bluefin to best meet today’s market demand for classic models and new releases. Their attention to clients’ needs and manufacturers’ products has yielded several exclusive dealership arrangements. Bluefin has the distinct advantage of being the only distributor within its industry to have a direct presence in Japan. They find this to be a key advantage in discovering new products and trends. Their dealers have come to rely on Bluefin for latest releases, news and events from Japan. They currently are official distributors for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Candy Toy, GSI Creos, Square-Enix, Kotobukia, 3A Toys in the U.S. and the exclusive official distributor for Bandai Collectors aka Tamashii Nations for North America.