Metal Build Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Metal Build: Destiny Gundam/ METAL BUILD ??????????

Tamashii Nations is proud to announce that the titular mobile suit from MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED DESTINY (????????SEED DESTINY, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Shiido Desutinii, 2004-2005) will be joining the premium Metal Build series! Featuring diecast parts and state-of-the-art articulation, this incredible rendition of the titular MS has been rendered with an exceptional level of quality and detail. For this particular iteration in the series, mechanical design director Tomo Shigeta was brought in to personally oversee the figure`s creation, and ensure the Destiny seen on screen was faithfully replicated down to the most minute detail. This deluxe robot action figure set also boasts special features such as an original activation gimmick for the mobile suit’s secondary weapon -- the massive M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon. In addition, the blade part of the MMI-714 "Arondight" Anti-Ship Sword features a moveable slide gimmick. A full-array of accessories such as High-Energy Beam Rifle in addition to beam effect parts, interchangeable hands, and special display stand are also included in set. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz. Product Size: Height Approximately 190mm Material: ABS, PVC, Diecast Shipping: January 2014 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥17,850 (Japan, Tax Included), $189.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112814111 SKU: BAN81411 ? The set includes Destiny Gundam Figure Interchangeable Hands High-Energy Beam Rifle Anti-Beam Shield Arondight Anti-Ship Sword M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon Beam Effect Parts Display Stand Support Struts Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10501 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com

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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.