Saturday, May 24, 2014

Bluefin Tamashii Nations September and October Web Exclusive Offerings! Godzilla, Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and More!



S.H.Figuarts - Kamen Rider Hibiki

Kamen Rider Hibiki joins the S.H.Figuarts series that features enhanced articulation without compromising silhouette accuracy. By capturing the proportion of the actual suit actor and employing overlaid bone frame and muscle diagrams, the final sculpt captures Kamen Rider Hibiki’s exact proportions. The deep purple coloring changes in the light, adding an increased depth and realistic feel. Set includes handheld (left and right) and holstered Demon Attack Clubs - Raging Fire pieces, handheld and holstered Transformation Tuning Fork: Sound Angle, handheld and holster Disc Animals, 5 interchangeable hand parts, as well as small and large Raging Fire flame effects (left and right) for the Demon Attack Club.

Ultra-Act - Ultraman Tiga

Ultraman Tiga is making a comeback to ULTRA-ACT with a fresh, new sculpt and enhanced articulation! Close attention to the unique design of Ultraman Tiga’s head crest and detailed, clear parts for the eyes are used to create a heightened sense of realism. Go one step further utilizing specialized effect parts to recreate signature poses such as the firing of the Zepellion Ray. Set includes interchangeable hand parts and two special attack effect pieces.

S.I.C. - Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style

It’s Garuda Show Time! Kamen Rider Flame Style makes his fiery appearance as a magnificently detailed member of the S.I.C line-up, capturing the magical essence of the world of Wizards. Each jewel is made even more spectacular with the use of faceted clear parts. An adjustable cape makes it possible to capture the wild energy of extreme action sequences. Perform an aerial reconnaissance by summoning the equally detailed Red Garuda PlaMonster. Set includes interchangeable hand parts, The Red Garuda PlaMonster, special display stand, Garuda accessories, and two wizard guns.

S.H.Figuarts - Sailor Saturn

"My guardian deity is the planet of silence. The soldier of death and rebirth, Sailor Saturn!"
This is the introductory chant of Sailor Saturn, the first Outer Sailor Senshi to join the S.H.Figuarts Sailor Moon line-up. Her joints are carefully adjusted in order to reproduce the actual height difference between the other Sailor Senshi. Beautifully detailed additional expression parts (x3) allow you to recreate a variety of dynamic scenes from the anime. The set also includes Sailor Saturn’s elegantly fearsome weapon, Silence Glaive. Be careful not to turn the display stand to dust!


Robot Spirits - Auge

Introducing Heavy Metal Auge! With impressive golden coloring and faithfully accurate detail, Auge joins the impressive ranks of ROBOT SPIRITS. Utilizing the superior articulation, recreate Auge’s fearsome battle scenes as seen in the Heavy Metal L-Gaim series. Don’t stop there, crafted with a high attention to detail, Auge’s many articulated joints allow for endless posing possibilities. Set comes with interchangeable hand parts (x4), sabers (x2), lancers (x2), hilt, and exchangeable abdominal piece. 

Saint Cloth Myth EX - Cygnus Hyoga

Cygnus Hyoga is the fifth courageous saint to join the Saint Cloth Myth EX Reborn Bronze Cloth line-up. Each piece is intricately detailed and of the highest quality expected from the EX series. Dynamic articulation allows for expressive posing. Take the next step and recreate the excitement of your favorite battle scenes using the broken cloth armor. Cloth parts employ die-cast material for added weight and realism and can even be used to assemble the Cygnus object. Set includes two cloth types (normal, broken), specialty object frame, interchangeable facial expression parts (x3), and interchangeable hand parts.


Saint Cloth Myth EX - Libra Dohko

Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of Saint Cloth Myth EX Libra Dohko.


S.H.Figuarts - Kamen Rider Garren & Red Rhombus

Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Garren & Red Rhombus.

Robot Spirits - Doraemon


A robot cat has appeared from the future!?
It’s Doraemon! A character whose popularity crosses borders and generations. The S.H.Figuarts Doraemon figure is made with the latest high-grade articulation joints, allowing for realistic posing possibilities. Option parts can be added flawlessly with the use of precisely placed magnets. Set includes interchangeable eyes (x4), facial expressions (x2), and ears, as well as an abundance of favorite motifs from the anime including dorayaki, an emerging Anywhere Door, Take-copter, Air-Pistol, Small Light, and mouse.

This item is being offerred to N. America for the first time

S.H.Figuarts - Nobi Nobita

Doraemon’s best friend and the master of siestas, Nobita Nobi, is now a part of the S.H.Figuarts family. Spectacular articulation allows for re-enactment of a variety of poses, including the laid back Nobita. Each of the additional Secret Gadgets is carefully crafted to depict meticulous detail. Accessory parts include interchangeable hands, facial expressions (x4), Take-copter, Air-Pistol, Korobashiya, Guiding Angel, ESP Hat, floor cushion, and manga.

This item is being offerred to N. America for the first time

METAL BUILD - Freedom Gundam 

Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of METAL BUILD Freedom Gundam.


Robot Spirits - L-Gaim Mk-II

Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of Robot Spirits L-Gaim Mk-II.

S.H.Figuarts - Sailor Mercury

Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of S.H.Figuarts Sailor Mercury.


FiguartsZERO - Super Saiyan Goku

Due to immense growth in foreign markets outside Japan in the Western nations, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce the first re-issue of a Tamashii Web Exclusive item for only those regions.  This item will be available only in N. American retailers and for the first time to consumers in the EU through their specific official distributors.




S.H.MonsterArts - Godzilla Effect Set 2

This Tamashii Web Exclusive high quality effect set is the perfect match to further expand the play horizons of your S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla figures. Available through U.S. retailers, you can enhance Godzilla’s world with the partially damaged buildings (x4), and portray scenes from the films using the atomic ray effect parts (beam and exploding type). Set also includes a cracking ground piece and special support part for the atomic rays.



S.H.MonsterArts - Toho Ultimate Weapon Set 2

This Tamashii Web Exclusive that will be available at U.S. retailers is a weapon set that comes with everything you need to create the feeling of a Toho film rich with special effects. You will even find one of mankind’s greatest aerial weapons, a meticulously crafted Super X3. Set also includes two types of realistic buildings, maser cannons (x4), maser-based tanks (x4), maser-based attack aircraft (x3), unique display base, and support parts.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Nendoroid Red in September!

He comes with 3 faces, loads of hands/arms, three sets of legs, the three Kanto starters, Poke and Master Balls, a Pokedex, and bag!*

4500 JPY in September!

AND IT'S AN EXCLUSIVE TO POKEMON CENTERS IN JAPAN AND AMAZON.JP :'D




*These are from a translator and may not be accurate, please understand, as Iwata would say, if these are not correct. It was just announced, and we will see more later!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Review: S.H. Monsterarts Gigan 2004




Introduction:  In 1972, the Godzilla franchise saw the introduction of one of the Monster King's most bizarre and memorable foes: The space cyborg Gigan!  An abomination formed by combining mechanical parts with an organic creature, the one-eyed beast positively bristled with deadly blades and sported a deadly chest mounted buzzsaw.  Teaming up with popular franchise villain King Ghidorah, he fought in a memorable tag team battle against heroic monsters Godzilla and Anguirus (In 1972's Godzilla vs. Gigan).  The following year, Gigan returned to battle Godzilla and the robot Jet Jaguar alongside a new partner:  The insectile god of the Seatopians, Megalon (in 1973's Godzilla vs. Megalon)!  Gigan would appear once more to battle Tokusatsu hero Zone Fighter before vanishing for over three decades.

 
Despite being a popular monster, Gigan was to have a 31 year absence.  It wasn't until 2004, that Toho decided to bring Gigan back for their 50th anniversary Godzilla film, Godzilla:  Final Wars.  Millennium Gigan received a sleek new look and a brand new arsenal of weapons including a cluster beam, grappling hooks, and double bladed chainsaw hands!

 
Whether or not Millennium Gigan lived up to the Showa version's legacy is being debated to this day.  However, the design itself certainly struck a chord with some fans.  It was apparently popular enough that Bandai/Tamashii decided to produce a Gigan 2004 figure for their super articulated S.H. Monsterarts line.  So, how did it turn out? Read on and find out!!