The S.H.Figuarts Toei hero lineup for September/October 2013. Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei/ © ToeiArticulated Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for three S.H.Figuarts releases coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in September and October 2013. Fans of Toei`s Kamen Rider franchise will soon be able to purchase Masked Rider Blade and Masked Rider No. 1`s Cyclone motorcycle, while Super Sentai fans can look forward to an exclusive Mighty Morphin White Ranger figure. All three items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.Figuarts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz.
S.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider Blade. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiS.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider Blade/ S.H.Figuarts ?????????? This latest S.H.Figuarts title commemorates the 5th anniversary of the S.H.Figuarts line with an all newly evolved, enhanced action figure frame! This new base frame will evolve the already cutting edge S.H.Figuarts line-up to all new levels of awesomeness.? S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Blade figure set features a full array of accessory parts including lightning blast effect parts, special rock parts for recreation of finishing move, Blay Rouzer parts, Rouse Cards, and interchangeable hand parts. Product Size: Height Approximately 150mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: September 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥3,990 (Japan, Tax Included), $38.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112788733 SKU: BAN78873 ? Set Contents Kamen Rider Blade Figure Interchangeable Hands Lightning Blast Effect Rock Blay Rouzer Rouse Card Set Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10364 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
S.H.Figuarts - Cyclone (S.H.Figuarts Masked Rider No. 1 sold separately). Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiS.H.Figuarts - Cyclone/ S.H.Figuarts ?????? At last, the bike that started it all joins the S.H.Figuarts series. The classic bike ridden by Masked Rider No. 1 (S.H.Figuarts Masked Rider No. 1 sold separately) has been recreated with meticulous attention to detail and front light areas employ clear parts for enhanced realism. Product Size: Length Approximately 160mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: September 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥4,200 (Japan, Tax Included), $40.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112788856 SKU: BAN78885 Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10365 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Mighty Morphin White Ranger. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © ToeiMighty Morphin White Ranger/ S.H.Figuarts ??????? A Bluefin Exclusive! Mighty Morphin White Power Ranger packaging is printed in English and exclusively available from Bluefin Distribution! The legendary White Ranger (Tommy Oliver) joins the ranks of the Power Rangers high-end S.H.Figuarts action figure line-up. Based off of a Tamashii Web Shop Exclusive only available in Asia markets, this original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Power Rangers packaged S.H.Figuarts title has been made specially available to North America fans in response to high-demand. Intended for the serious action figure collector, S.H.Figuarts White Ranger features meticulous attention to detail, accurate proportion, and advanced articulation characteristic of the S.H.Figuarts line. Action figure set includes Saba Saber with interchangeable short and long blades, as well as interchangeable hand parts. Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: October 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥3,675 (Japan, Tax Included), $44.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112820389 SKU: BAN82038 ? Set Contents White Ranger Figure Interchangeable Hands Saba Saber Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10383 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © ToeiAbout Bluefin
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