I posted a video tour of Model Factory Hiro by HobbyLink Japan a couple of days ago, and now I stumbled on a video tour of HobbyLink Japan’s warehouse by CollectionDX! So in this video HobbyLink Japan (HLJ) is the host rather than the visitor. It’s quite amazing to see how quiet and clean the warehouse is. I’ve always had the impression that a stocking warehouse would be a little noisier and more messy than that. Must be nice working at a place with all the toys, collectibles and model kits you’ll ever need!
Uplark looks like they’re on a roll. This fantabulous figure of Rei Ayanami with Entry Plug Interior is amazing don’t you think? Scheduled for a release before the end of the year for about 12,800 YEN (US$140). It’s by no means a cheap figure, but the price reflects the size of the entire piece, as the entry plug is 33 cm (13-inches) long. This would really stand out if displayed alonside other PVC figures. Definitely a must-have for me!
This badass “Raging Demon” Akuma Resin Statue from Sota Toys has a pretty unique interpretation of Akuma. He seems to have very pronounced facial features, almost “evil” like. And I think it fits the entire “Raging Demon” Akuma theme nicely. Top it off with a nicely defined and exaggerated musculature and we have a winner here. This Akuma statue is slated for a September 2009 release and will have a RRP of $120.
With the release of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra movie, Joe merchandises have moved into high gear at Sideshow Collectibles. Continuing their line of G.I. Joe 12″ figures is this Duke 12-inch Figure. This elite soldier comes loaded with a tonne of accessories: undershirt, shirt, pants, boots, detailed belt, go bag, utility belt, handgun pouch, helmet, goggles, water bottle, dog tags, medal, laser rifle, rifle, rifle grenades, pistol, pistol magazines, grenades, yellow smoke grenade, red smoke grenade, and three sets of interchangeable hands. Whew..did I miss anything?
This will be the start of a slew of SDCC 2009 and Wonderfest 2009 news I’ll be writing about hopefully in the next couple of days. There’re so much awesome stuff in the pipeline for us collectors I’m wondering how we’ll be able to pick and choose! To start this off, here’s one of my favorites. I’m a huge Bioshock fan, the first game was beyond awesome and I can’t wait for the sequel and this line of figures from Neca. Finally, a Big Daddy figure that doesn’t require paying a huge premium for!
Neca showed off 6 prototypes, Splicer, Little Sister, Big Sister, original Big Daddy from Bioshock, and 2 different versions of Big Daddy, with Rosie or Bouncer.
These figures should be released together with next year’s Bioshock 2 game and would most likely be priced somewhere along the $15 to $20 range.
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