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Bluefin Announces Exclusive Collectibles for Anime Expo ’16

by Kari Lane

Leading Japanese collectibles distributor, Bluefin, returns to Anime Expo (July 1-4) with new Dragon Ball figures and a wide array of new Gundam model kits! They have also announced a colorful collection of exclusive products that will be displayed and available for purchase during AX.

Bluefin will be located in Booth #1401.

Dragon Ball fans that purchase a Bandai Scouter headset at the Bluefin booth will receive Super Saiyan Hair that can be placed snugly over the head.

Read on to learn what figures/model kits will be available:

Bandai Figure-rise Standard “Dragon Ball Z” Super Saiyan Son Goku  

Height: 6 Inches

A new breed of action figure model kit that blends high articulation and detailed sculpts together in one package! Super Saiyan Goku is constructed using layered colored plastic techniques that blend the seam lines together with the folds of his outfit and contours of his muscles leading to a natural appearing joint system.  Simple construction patterns ensure it will be an easy to build figure even for those who have never built a model kit before!  Includes different hand parts for various martial arts poses, and 2 types of kamehameha effect parts with stand, and one powering up facial expression!

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Bandai Figure-rise Standard “Dragon Ball Z” Final Form Frieza

Height: 5 Inches

A new breed of action figure model kit that blends high articulation and detailed sculpts together in one package! Frieza is constructed using layered colored plastic techniques that blend the seam lines together with the contours of his muscles leading to a natural appearing joint system.  Simple construction patterns ensure it will be an easy to build figure even for those who have never built a model kit before!  Includes different hand parts for various signature poses, and 2 types of energy weapon effect parts with stand, and one wicked facial expression!

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Notable Bluefin Anime Expo GunPla products include: 

 

Bandai HG Full Armor Gundam Thunderbolt (Theatrical Clear Variant)  

***Anime Expo Exclusive!!***

MSRP: $34.99

A clear special model kit variant originally made available only at the Japanese theatrical screening locations for the animated short, “Gundam Thunderbolt.” It’s now a special Anime Expo exclusive. Don’t miss your only chance to score one this summer! Features 4 shields on movable arms, double barrel beam rifle, back mounted beam cannon and missile launcher, missile pods, beam sabers and propellant tanks. Limit 1 per person.

 

The Bandai Gundam Thunderbolt kit also will be included as part of an exclusive new Blu-ray bundle set that will be available (MSRP: $120.00) and offered during Anime Expo.  

 

Mr. Hobby Mr. Super Tool Set  

MSRP: $29.99

A specially designed tool kit with everything necessary to expertly build your GunPla model. Set includes a metal file, tweezers, a nipper, knife with replacement blades, and a black Gundam marker for panel lining. A must-have for the true GunPla model builder.

 

Bandai Shokugan Gundam Converge LTD 2016 

MSRP: $29.99

This special 3 pack consists of metallic colored versions of the Gundam MK II in AEUG and Titans colors along with G-Defenser that can combine with either figure to create the Super Gundam. It has been made specifically for select regions such as the U.S.!

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Bandai RG Wing Gundam Zero EW Pearl Gloss Version 

MSRP: $36.99

A special event exclusive RG Wing Zero Ver EW that has been coated in a beautiful pearl gloss finish. Utilizing the Advanced MS Frame that allows armor to be mounted on to a skeletal support structure, this iconic angel winged Gundam from “Gundam Wing Endless Waltz” is capable of performing its signature poses with its Twin Buster Rifle.

 

Bandai MG Hi Nu HWS Ver Ka Mechanical Clear Variant 

MSRP: $114.99

The MG Hi Nu Gundam Ver Ka fitted with a specially designed Heavy Weapons System in clear transparent outer armor designed to show off the amazing mechanical skeleton underneath.  Based on its original illustration by Yutaka Izubuchi, this Ver. Ka brings its original proportions into modern kit form from esteemed mecha designer Hajime Katoki.  Includes beam rifle, hyper bazooka, beam sabers, shield, and detachable HWS system which was originally a P-Bandai Web item.  Available in limited quantities for the U.S.  Limit 1 per person.

 

Bandai HG Barbatos Clear Variant Set 

MSRP: $16.99

The iconic and radical Gundam from the “Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans” TV anime series in a special clear form which can show off the incredibly detailed Gundam Frame underneath.  Includes parts to recreate Barbatos first and 4th forms and comes with Sword, Mace, Shield Arm, Long Range Cannon, and Mobile Worker. Available only for purchase at special events!  Limit 1 per person.

 

Bandai RG 00 Raiser Trans Am Clear Version 

MSRP: $35.99

A translucent version of the RG 00 Raiser from “Gundam 00” in Trans Am colors originally available only in Asia.  Special clear colored plastic allows display of the amazingly detailed Advanced MS Frame with the outer armor on. Includes a number of weapons and accessories including GN Sword III, GN Sword II, beam sabers and O Raiser which can detach from the body of the main Gundam.  Limit 1 per person.

 

Bandai Petit’guy Mass Production Type 

MSRP: $7.99

A cute little beargguy colored in Gundam’s iconic mass produced Zaku green! Includes one puzzle piece display stand which can connect to other Petit’gguy models!  Build your growing Beargguy army with one of these limited Petite Bears!  Purchase limited to 2 units per person.

 

Bandai HGUC RX-78-G3 Gundam 

MSRP: $13.99

A special limited color variant of the RX-78-2 Gundam in its G3 color scheme!  Featuring renewed proportions from the “Revive” campaign, this highly articulated Gundam features a beam rifle, shield, bazooka, and 2 beam sabers.  Limit 1 per person.

About Bluefin

Based in Irvine, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya and Capcom, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Hero Cross, Beast Kingdom, Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

These ‘Star Wars Samurai’ Figures Are Freaking Amazing! And You Can ACTUALLY Buy Them!

by Shane O'Hare

Every once in a while there comes along a perfect chocolate peanutbutter situation. Today we have the newest Reese’s on our hands.

Tamashii Nations and Bluefin have teamed up to bring us the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line of figures, and holy crap they look absolutely amazing! Check them out below!

The Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line pays homage to the Samurai aesthetic and artfully reimagines several Empire characters from the legendary films with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry. Each figure is exquisitely crafted by some of Japan’s top sculpting talent and constructed with hybrid materials featuring up to 15 points of articulation to create endless posing possibilities.

 

The newest addition to the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars product line is the “Ronin” Boba Fett, which debuts in December and depicts the intergalactic bounty hunter as a “lordless” Samurai warrior via the sculpting talent of artists Takeyuki Takeya and Junichi Taniguchi. The “Daisho” Darth Vader depicts the Dark Sith Lord as a Samurai General clad in sinister black “Death Star” armor and will debut in January 2016. It will be followed in May 2016 by the imposing Akazonae Royal Guard, outfitted with a Japanese-style katana and pike and resplendent in beautiful crimson-robed armor. Pre-orders for these figures are available now.

 

Fans that want to dive into the Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars line immediately can select from a trio of figures – available now – that includes the “Ashigaru” Stormtrooper, and the Samurai General “Taisho” Darth Vader. Each is clad in a unique set of armor and comes with an array of weapons and other accessories.

These look absolutely INCREDIBLE! We’ve all seen the pictures of Samurai Stormstrooper cosplays from Comic Con, but to see a bunch of other characters realized in the same fashion, this geek is ecstatic!

Star Wars and the Samurai motif go together perfectly, and even a lot of fans have drawn the similarities between the Star Wars films and early Japanese films from the likes of Akira Kurosawa.

The figures range in price from $82 – $93, these are obviously not for the youngsters. You can snag the Taisho Darth Vader and the Stormtrooper figures right now, and the rest can be added to your collection starting January 2016! For more information check out Bluefin’s official website!

Exclusive: Entertainment Earth Debuts Incredible Black and White Harley Quinn Statue

by Shane O'Hare

You’d be hard pressed to say Harley Quinn isn’t one of the hottest characters in comics right now. With the upcoming Suicide Squad film (watch the first trailer here), she is going to be thrown into the conscious of the main stream. So when I heard that our friends over at Entertainment Earth had an exclusive Black and White edition of their insanely popular Harley Quinn figure I was extremely excited.

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Harley Quinn is up to no good… and she’s hotter than ever! The Fantasy Figure Gallery DC Comics Collection Black-and-White Harley Quinn Resin Statue – Entertainment Earth Exclusive is based on the designs of famed illustrator Luis Royo. The stunning resin statue has the playful but poisonous psychopath sitting on a black-and-white ball in a sexy pose, dressed in a black-and-white outfit. This exclusive limited edition version features Harley’s bloody red mallet resting on her right shoulder. No detail is missed, from her belt-like choker to her 3-strap bodice and boots. The Joker’s main squeeze flashes an innocent smile, but her intentions are anything but! Harley Quinn stands about 10 1/4-inches tall and comes with a numbered display plate, art card, and certificate of authenticity. Limited to only 100 pieces!

This statue, as well as their full color original, were both designed by legendary artist Luis Royo.

With my personal experience with the manufacturer, Yamato USA, you can be sure that everything is going to be of extremely high quality. From the moulding and sculpt, down to the paint. I have quite a few Yamato USA items and have never been let down by their quality.

If you want to get your hands on the Black and White Harley Quinn, you can head on over to Entertainment Earth and preorder her now!

Just In Time For The Holidays: Om Nom Getting Squishy With Some Awesome New Plush Toys!

by Derek Kraneveldt

I’ve you’ve never played Cut the Rope, you should really do yourself a favor and pick it up. It’s adorable, it’s addicting, and it’s most importantly, it’s fun as hell! Honestly, if you think that Angry Birds is a good time, Cut the Rope may just blow it out of the water!

Cute things of course, typically warrant merchandise. While Angry Birds tends to go a little over the top with things (it’s hard to turn a corner without seeing those birds on EVERYTHING), Cut the Rope merchandise has tended to be much more subtle. Now, just in time for the holidays, we’re getting some new, great looking plushies of Om Nom, Cut the Rope’s adorable star.

Looks like we’ll be getting all kinds of new goodies, from tiny micro figurines, all the way up to 8″ plushies! Check them out below, along with their product descriptions right from distributors Round 5!

Nommies Micro Figures
– Tiny, squishy, collectible, and irresistibly awesome, Nommies Micro Figures are the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday! Series 1 kicks off with 29 characters including multiple variants based on Cut the Rope’s candy-gobbling Om Nom, as well as other favorites from the Cut the Rope universe. Each blind bag retails for $2.99 and contains three characters. Unwrap the mystery and add to your collection!
Bonus: Each package includes exclusive access to new Cut the Rope levels!

5” Pose-N-Play Plush – Pose Om Nom in a variety of fun and wacky facial expressions with your own two hands.  You have the ability to recreate all of his cute faces from the popular Cut the Rope mobile app or use your imagination and make up your own.  At 5 inches tall this Om Nom is cute, small, and very user friendly.  Om Nom’s mouth is posable and will be hours of fun for everyone.
MSRP: $9.99

3” Talking Plush with Clip – Now you can show off Om Nom that everyone has grown to love wherever you go!  Clip-on Om Nom with his memorable chomping sound is great for backpacks, key rings, luggage, belt loops, and anywhere that it can be clipped!  MSRP: $7.99

 

6” Reversible Plush – This 6” reversible plush recreates the familiar and most popular aspects of the hot mobile game app, Cut the Rope.   Set sad Om Nom free from his box, give happy Om Nom a star, and eating Om Nom his candy all by turning them inside out!  With this awesome plush toy you have two toys in one! Collect them all! MSRP: $12.99

8” DJ Box Plush – The coolest Om Nom you’ve seen yet.  8 inches tall with large headphones and real Cut the Rope sound track songs.  Leave him on your bed, on your shelf, or even on your desk at school and he will be a hit with all your friends.  Get your groove on with DJ Box Om Nom.  MSRP: $14.99

These look like some great toys, at some great prices! As a Cut the Rope fan, I’ll likely be picking these up as soon as I see them in stores! US fans will be able to pick these up at Wal Mart, and Canadians will be headed to Toys R Us to fill their Om Nom needs. What do you think?

DC’s New Green Lantern Getting An Action Figure Next Spring

by Shawn Madden

DC Comics introduced a brand new Green Lantern this Wednesday in Green Lantern #0. Simon Baz is a Muslim from Dearborn, Michigan, who leaves behind street racing to join the intergalactic police force. The character has only been around for a small period of time, the character was technically first introduced in DC Comic’s Free Comic Book Day issue, but he is already getting an action figure next spring. Take a look below.

Source: DC Collectibles Facebook