Tatsunoko Superhero Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Official Site: sentinel-toys.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and photos for the Tatsunoko Fighting Heroes: Casshern figure from Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Tatsunoko Fighting Heroes is an action toy series that re-designs the "Tatsunoko SF heroes" created by anime studio Tatsunoko Production in the 1970s. The superhero Casshern -- aka Casshan -- first appeared in the series CASSHAN (??????????, Shinzoo Ningen Kyashaan, aka NEO-HUMAN CASSHERN, 1973-1974) and has been featured in anime, manga and a live-action feature film. Produced by Komatsubara Hiroyuki ?Studio RECKLESS?, the Casshern figure stands approximately 18cm and includes die-cast parts. Articulation allows Casshern to do his signature poses from the anime, and a built-in LED lights up the hero`s chest symbol. The set includes closed hand parts, open hand parts, knife hand parts, a display stand, and test batteries. Fans and collectors can purchase Sen-Ti-Nel Co. products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Tatsunoko Fighting Heroes: Casshern/ ????? FIGHTINGEAR ????? Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm Material: ABS, PVC, PA, POM, Die-cast Shipping: June 2015 (Japan), September 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Sentinel Co., Ltd (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥8,424 (Japan, Tax Included), $98.99 (United States) UPC: 4571335510060 SKU: SEN51006 ? Set Contents Casshern figure 2 Closed Hands 2 Open Hands 2 Knife Hands Display Stand 2 Test Batteries (LR41 Button Cell)

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