Bluefin Bandai San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Info and Exclusives

Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Bluefin Distribution will have 2 booths this year for San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Booth #140 and Booth #3545. They are divided by the different Bandai Departments with each department offering their own exclusives. Tamashii Nations items will only be sold at Tamashii Nations booth #3545. Exclusives from Bandai Hobby and Bandai Shokugan will only be available at Bluefin booth #140. • There is a limit of 1 per person only for Exclusives from Bandai Hobby. • There is an opportunity to receive an autograph from Jason David Frank after purchasing S.H. Figuarts Green Ranger and the special stand set. Details on number of attendees for autographs and autograph location are still pending. • Megaforce Power Rangers will appear at Booth #3545 throughout the 4 days of the con. Times will be posted at booth. • All Exclusives that have not sold out will be available directly from Bluefin`s Premium Site (separate information to follow) directly in the future with a price TBA. Retailers may purchase exclusives, but must do so at our booth at SDCC at the same price as attendees just like in previous years.

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S.H. Figuarts Power Rangers Super Samurai Metallic Coating Deluxe Action Figure Set Rangers together, Samurai forever! This collectors’ set features all of the Rangers in an exquisite metallic finish only found in this commemorative 5-pack, including the Red Ranger in Super form, as well as the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink Rangers, which were originally Web exclusives in Asia and have never been released in the US before! Each comes with their full arsenal of accessories, including multiple handsets and their signature weapons. Quantities will be limited so don’t miss out! Go Go Power Rangers! Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $200

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MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Tamashii Stage Set

Set of three S.H. Figuarts MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS display stands for the Red Ranger, Green Ranger, and Armored Red Ranger. Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $15

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S.H. Figuarts Piccolo (Special Color Edition) Made exclusively for SDCC 2013 as requested by fans, S.H. Figuarts Piccolo (Special Color Edition) continues the North American DRAGON BALL Z lineup from Tamashii Nations in a vibrant anime color scheme. Designed to match the previous year’s exclusive S.H. Figuarts Gohan (Special Color Edition) this release of Piccolo features the same high-end articulation, sculpt, and features that characterize the S.H. Figuarts line. Three different heads, interchangeable handsets, and a removable cape are included. Quantities will be limited, so don’t miss your opportunity to snag what will soon become an incredibly elusive figure in the DBZ Figuarts line. Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $40

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FiguartsZERO - Uzumaki Naruto Nine-Tails Chakra Mode Color Exclusive</span We are pleased to announce a limited number of Naruto Uzumaki figures will be made available for SDCC 2013. Part of the popular FiguartsZERO line, this clear version features Naruto accessing the ultimate power of the demonic nine-tailed fox sealed away within his body. Originally an event exclusive in Japan, it will only be made available to those in attendance of the con. Stop by Bluefin’s booth and get yours before they all use Disappearing Jutsu, and vanish forever. Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $35

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HAC Naruto & Sasuke "Dattebayo" Special</span Believe it! Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchida make their way into the popular Half-Age Character series! Part of a set never before seen in the US, this 2-pack features a unique metallic hue to give the characters a sense of majesty fitting of Team Kakashi, and features Sasuke with Sharingan eyes and Naruto with blue colored eyes. Originally an event exclusive in Japan, this NARUTO SHIPPUDEN set has been made available exclusively for SDCC 2013 in limited quantities! Bandai Department: Tamashii Nations SDCC Price: $12

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Dragon Ball Z Exclusive Scouter Set "It`s over 9,000!" Straight out of the hit DRAGON BALL Z anime, we are pleased to offer a very limited run of Saiyan Scouter 3 Piece Sets as an exclusive to the 2013 San Diego Comic Con. Available in red, green, and purple color variations, each scouter features authentic sound bytes, and fits easily over most head sizes. Whether to enhance your DBZ experience, or to cosplay your favorite DBZ character, you too can now feel the power of the mighty Saiyan race. Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan SDCC Price: $25

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Shodo Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Spark Ver. A 2013 San Diego Comic Con exclusive, this DRAGON BALL Z figure 3-pack, features Super Saiyan Goku, Super Saiyan Vegeta and a secret character. Aprox 2" tall, each figure features a vast array of articulation in order to achieve the fighting poses the characters are known for. This particular set has an exclusive paint job available only for the con, and is set to quickly sell out. Don`t miss this chance to own the next stage of action figure evolution. Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan SDCC Price: $25

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Gundam Assault Kingdom EX1 Kshatrya Exclusive Ver. An SDCC 2013 exclusive, this version of the Kshatriya from GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) features funnel trails molded in translucent green, giving it a more show accurate after effect. Loaded with articulation, the Kshatriya comes with an additional display stand, which allows for a variety of action poses. Bandai Department: Bandai Shokugan SDCC Price: $25

HGUC RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode Green Frame Ver.) Previously available only at GunPla Expo events, this event limited Gundam Unicorn variant will be available for purchase at SDCC 2013! Featuring a semi-transparent green Psyco-Frame as depicted in episode 5 of the GUNDAM UC (UNICORN) OVA, this 1/144 model comes with beam its signature beam magnum and deployed shield. Molded in color and easy to assemble it requires no glue and paint to build. Quantities will be limited. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $35

HG GPB-4 Pink Bearguy (Bandai Hobby)

The Pink Bearguy returns to SDCC 2013! This extremely popular SDCC 2012 exclusive sold out on Day 2 last year, but another limited production has been produced for 2013. If you missed out last year, here`s your chance to grab it! Clad in pink plastic, its level of cuteness and female appeal have been taken to the highest levels! Molded in color and easy to assemble it requires no glue and paint to build. From the Gundam MOBILE SUIT GUNPLA BUILDERS BEGINNING G. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $30

RG Zaku II Real Type Color Ver. (Bandai Hobby) This exclusive GUNDAM Zaku variant will be available for purchase at SDCC 2013! The RG Zaku Real Type Color features the Advanced MS Frame, which allows the exterior armor to mount onto an internal skeleton that produces unbelievable degrees of articulation and stability at a 1/144 scale. Features new marking decals and a more military like color scheme not found in the original RG Zaku release. Molded in color and easy to assemble it requires no glue and paint to build. Quantities will be limited. Bandai Department: Bandai Hobby SDCC Price: $45

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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.