Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Bluefin Distribution will be attending New York Comic Con 2013 from October 10-13. Visit Booth #1612 for new products on display and product unveilings by Tamashii Nations and Bandai Shokugan. • The last U.S. regional event for the GunPla Builders World Cup, an international Gundam model competition will be at NYCC! Details for this contest are available at the NYCC website and Bluefin website. • New upcoming GunPla products including GunPla Build Fighters series, All Gundam Project, and possibly MG Sazabi Ver. Ka on display! • All Exclusives that have not sold out will be available from Bluefin`s Premium Site directly in the future at a higher price. Retailers may purchase exclusives, but must do so at the Bluefin booth at NYCC at the same price as attendees just like in previous years. • Armored Red Ranger is not a NYCC Exclusive, but is premiering 1 month ahead of the Japanese release at NYCC.

DRAGON BALL Z NYCC Exclusive 3 piece Saiyan Scouter This brand new 3 piece DRAGON BALL Z scouter set features metallic coating and is stamped with the NYCC logo. Available in 3 colors Green, Red, and the exclusive Blue variant made for the U.S., the New York version also comes with a small sticker to replicate the scouter HUD during scanning along with vision cards to see "Power Levels". Comes ready with batteries to make show-accurate sounds. Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan NYCC Price: $40

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Valvrave I Hito Metallic Version Based on the first mecha in Sunrise`s sci-fi anime VALVRAVE THE LIBERATOR, the Chara Hobby 2013 edition of the Valvrave I Hito is being made available for those attending NYCC 2013. This exclusive variant is molded in metallic colors, and features numerous translucent parts to recreate sensors and effect parts for shield and verniers. Made by the same company that produces GunPla (Gundam Plastic Models), the 1/144 Valvrave requires no glue and is color molded. When completed, the model features numerous points of articulation like an action figure, and can recreate many poses as seen in the anime. A large cache of weapons including 2 Fold Sickles, short and long Z-Edge swords, Strike Brace, Volc Arm handgun are provided. A small stand is also included for aerial posing. Limited to 80 pieces. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby NYCC Price: $50

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HG Gundam Astray Blue Frame 2nd L – Clear Armor Ver. This Chara Hobby 2013 exclusive version of the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED DESTINY Astray Blue Frame 2nd L will be made available in extremely limited quantities to those attending New York Comic Con. This version features clear armor over parts painted with a metallic finish. Fully articulated when put together, the kit features snap assembly, requiring no glue or paint to build Limited to 96 pieces. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby NYCC Price: $38

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HGUC RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode Green Frame Ver.)

Previously available only at GunPla Expo events, this event limited MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) variant will be available for purchase at NYCC 2013! Featuring a semi-transparent green Psyco-Frame as depicted in episode 5 of the Gundam UC OVA, this 1/144 model comes with its signature beam magnum and deployed shield. Molded in color and easy to assemble, it requires no glue or paint to build. Limited to 96 pieces. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby NYCC Price: $35

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HG GPB-4 Pink Bearguy 1/144 Scale

The Pink Bearguy returns for NYCC 2013! This extremely popular SDCC 2013 exclusive quickly sold out at the show, but another limited run is being produced for New York. If you missed out at San Diego, here`s your chance to grab it! Clad in pink plastic, its level of cuteness and feminine appeal have been taken to the highest levels! Molded in color and easy to assemble, the Bearguy requires no glue or paint to build. From the Gundam OVA and manga MOBILE SUIT GUNPLA BUILDERS BEGINNING G. Limited to 72 Pieces. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby NYCC Price: $30

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S.H.Figuarts Armored Red Ranger

Making his exclusive debut at NYCC 2013 and 1 month ahead of Japanese release, the most powerful form of the Red Ranger has arrived to take down Rita Repulsa`s forces of evil! After receiving the Green Ranger Powers from an exhausted Tommy, Jason is able to command the full arsenal of his former teammate, including the use of his Dragon Shield and Dagger. Ready for action, the S.H. Figuarts Armored Red Ranger incorporates all of the necessary elements to achieve this morphinominal transformation, including the Power Sword, Dragon Dagger, Blade Blaster (in Blade mode only), and multiple handsets for posing. Don`t miss your chance to own this POWER RANGERS NINJA STORM/HURRICANEGER piece before it forever disappears to attend a peace conference. This item will ship to North American retailers as a regular release after NYCC 2013. For complete specs and high-res photos please see the article on SciFi Japan. Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations NYCC Price: $45

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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.